The mission of Providence Christian College as a Reformed Christian institution is to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts, and fully engaged in their church, their community, and the world for the glory of God and for service to humanity.
As a confessionally Reformed Christian college, we believe that God’s Word is the source of true wisdom and understanding.
A Providence education is rooted in the classical liberal arts—an immersive study of God’s common grace found in the richness of the Western intellectual tradition.
Providence embraces the aspirational ideals of Western Civilization: love of liberty and neighbor, public and private morality, human and societal flourishing.
A special message from A. Michael Kiledjian, Vice President for Advancement, regarding the mission of Providence Christian College.
The board of trustees, administration, and faculty of Providence Christian College affirm by subscription their personal commitment to these standards as a faithful summary of biblical Christianity contained in the holy Scriptures.
Why should there be another college on the west coast? More pointedly, why should there be a specifically Reformed college on the west coast? In this purpose statement we have set out to explain not only the need for a Reformed Christian school of higher learning, but also what the character and vision of Providence Christian College must be in order to obey the mandate the Lord has given to us to educate our posterity in accord with His Word.
We openly recognize that this task does not belong simply to people of one cultural background or denomination. In the establishment and maintenance of Providence Christian College, we wish to give expression to the unity of Reformed believers, not because they belong to a specific ethnic entity or denomination, but because they love the Reformed faith as expressed in the Reformed Confessions, and because they see the implications of that faith in the educational task of the covenant community. Providence Christian College belongs to Reformed Christians of various backgrounds who want their posterity to come under the covenant claims of Jesus Christ, who want the church of Christ to prosper, and who want our culture transformed for His glory.
All of us associated with Providence Christian College pray that this Statement of Purpose will clearly direct us in that educational endeavor entrusted to us by Christ. To Him alone be all the glory!
This document is written to display before our world, to ourselves, and to our posterity the purpose for and principles that govern Providence Christian College in its task to provide a Reformed Christian education.
In November of 2001, a small group of Reformed Christians met in Chino, California, to consider the feasibility of establishing a Reformed Christian college on the west coast. All of those present were motivated by a deep appreciation for higher education coming from a specifically Reformed and Christian perspective. Some had been educated in past years by such Christian colleges. Some had enrolled their own children in colleges of Reformed persuasion. All of those present were convinced of the necessity of expressing the reign of Christ in the area of higher education and of ensuring its promotion and continuance in the generations to come. This group, composed of believers from various Reformed churches, was convinced that the establishment and maintenance of a college committed to Biblical principles would greatly benefit the diverse community and the churches of Reformed persuasion on the west coast.
On several occasions, in the 1960’s, 80’s and 90’s, the desire to establish such a center of Christian training was discussed, but for various reasons it was never realized. Yet, the need for a Reformed Christian college never diminished. Parents and young people are often hesitant to travel great distances to the nearest Reformed college. Moreover, the west coast has a significant number of students who could well profit from a specifically Reformed perspective in their higher education. The original group was motivated to consider establishing Providence Christian College because of its desire to meet these needs.
To that end, the group unanimously agreed that the purpose of the corporation to promote Providence Christian College would be to establish and maintain a school for higher education by means of general arts programs that will be taught in accordance with the Bible, God’s infallible and inerrant Word, as it is interpreted by the following Reformed Standards: The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, The Canons of Dort, The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms. Out of its desire to establish Providence Christian College, which in all aspects of its life and learning shall seek to reflect the Lordship of Jesus Christ gladly and visibly from a Reformed Biblical perspective, the group agreed to commit itself to the eventual establishment of a quality four-year liberal arts program.
The group also agreed that the college should be governed by a self-perpetuating board, the members of which shall be drawn from various Reformed and Presbyterian churches that are fully committed to the Word of God, to the Reformed Standards as named above, as well as to the Purpose Statement of Providence Christian College.
It is our intention that this Purpose Statement will direct everyone associated with Providence Christian College in the joyous task and God-given responsibility to educate His people to understand and carry out the kingdom claims of Christ in all of life.
Providence Christian College has as its basis for all of its activities and teaching the Holy Scriptures, the infallible, inerrant, Word of God. These Scriptures are God’s inspired revelation of Himself, His work, and His plan for all of history and mankind. Because the Bible is His authoritative revelation, all things must be measured according to its standard, and all of life must be lived in obedience to it. Therefore, Providence Christian College willingly submits itself to the Triune God of the Scriptures and enthusiastically confesses that the Bible gives us the essential principles that direct our educational philosophy and task. Though God grants and expects us to use the freedom to discover, analyze, interpret, teach and apply the knowledge gained from His revelation, we employ this freedom responsibly only when our educational activity is carried out in submission to the Scriptures. The Scriptures alone are the glasses through which we can truly see, understand, interpret, and discover the character of creation, reality, and the very nature and purpose of life.
The Bible reveals to us that, according to His sovereign will, God the “Father through the Word, that is, through His Son, has created out of nothing heaven and earth and all creatures, when it seemed good to Him….” The Bible tells us, “Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made,” and “all things were created by him and for him.” The creation finds its true purpose for existence only in Christ. Therefore, we establish and maintain truly Christ-centered places of education that clearly and unashamedly promote a Christian world and life view in which students are taught and motivated to bring every thought into captivity and obedience to Christ.
The Scriptures also reveal that God in His sovereignty owns, controls, rules and cares for His creation. As Reformed Christians we gladly submit to and openly confess the providence of God in all that we do, including our educational task. “We believe that this good God, after He had created all things, did not abandon them or give them up to fortune or chance, but that according to His holy will He so rules and governs them that in this world nothing happens without His direction.” Therefore, in our study of the creation and of history, we not only explore the sovereign providence of God, but we also engage in this study with dependence on the regularity that God continues to maintain in His creation by His providential care.
The Triune God reveals Himself by His creation. Therefore, in education, as we discover the order, intricacies, beauty, and true purposes of His creation, we come to see the wisdom, power, and glory of God Himself, for God has spoken of Himself in His “eloquent book.” We believe “that He has given to every creature its being, shape, and form, and to each its specific task and function to serve its Creator.” This speaks of the variety within creation, each part and creature thereof required to fulfill the mandate for which God created it. Our educational endeavors must explore and appreciate both the unity and diversity within God’s creation.
Moreover, God made all human beings in His own image, reflecting God’s knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. God calls mankind to live in covenantal fellowship with and obedience to Himself. He has mandated all people to fulfill the offices of prophet, priest, and king for His glory. Therefore, having been made in God’s image, we also possess the responsibility and privilege, as those who bear these offices, to educate our posterity and ourselves so that we will reflect God’s knowledge, righteousness, and holiness more faithfully in the fallen world.
Man’s fall into sin resulted in a broken covenantal relationship with God. We do not and cannot fulfill our offices obediently apart from the grace of Jesus Christ. We have become totally depraved in the very core of our being so that, in our sinful nature, we “…exchange the glory of the immortal God for images…” made according to our own evil imaginations. Because of man’s fall into sin, God’s creation is subject to His curse. Therefore, as God’s image bearer, mankind also experiences His curse and its results: death, misery, separation from our Creator, the distortion of the image of God, hatred, pollution of heart and the universe itself. Christian education must recognize that the creation exhibits the consequences of our fall and that mankind’s mind is darkened by sin so that we are prone to deny God. Nevertheless, God continues to reveal Himself in the creation and the conscience of men. Though sin has deeply affected every part of our being, and though the hearts and minds of unbelievers cannot understand the true meaning of life, the world, and God’s purposes, fallen mankind nevertheless retains some knowledge of God, some understanding of His creation, and some awareness of God’s will due to His gracious preservation of creation. Therefore, Christians may utilize the discoveries and thoughts of non-Christians when these discoveries are approached with discernment and interpreted in the light of God’s word.
The Bible reveals to us, however, that His divine plan is to restore what has been broken and shattered by sin. Out of the fallen human race God has chosen a people for Himself in order to make them into a kingdom of royal priests. He has sent His Son, Jesus Christ, the Living, incarnate Word, as the only way of redemption for mankind and the restoration of His creation. He died and rose again bodily from the grave to bring His elect people by the work of the Holy Spirit into the new covenant, the covenant of grace, to restore His creation, and to reign eternally as Lord of His church and of all that He has made. Because Christ has all authority on earth and in heaven, He calls His people to express and promote His saving rule everywhere in all areas of life and the creation, including education. Therefore, though we can only make an imperfect beginning, we seek joyfully to fulfill this servant task, by the grace of Jesus Christ, as His redeemed people, while realizing that we live in a world full of unbelief and rebellion against the Creator and His commands.
It is on the basis of this foundational thinking that we seek to maintain Providence Christian College as an institution dedicated to the task of Christian higher education.
At the beginning of history God gave His mandate to mankind to explore, develop, use and care for His creation. In one sense, this is the broadest, overarching responsibility that God has given to us as the stewards of His creation. We must live all of life for the King who owns and rules all things, including business, family, government, the arts, the media, the various sciences, our property, and all human endeavors. As his image bearers, we must fulfill our offices of prophet, priest and king in obedience to the Scriptures. As prophets we are to bring God’s word to bear upon all of life. As priests we are to offer all that we do as a sacrifice of praise to God. As kings we are to care for and rule His creation so that it brings glory and honor to Him. Because we have been redeemed and restored to office by Christ, we must take seriously this cultural mandate when we engage in our educational activity.
In the area of education, we must examine, understand, and apply our insights into His creation for the glory of God and for the service of mankind. This demands of us a high degree of excellence, for we must do our very best for the Master. In addition, our insights into and understanding of God’s creation must be transmitted from generation to generation so that they might be of profit for our posterity.
Moreover, education is operative in all human relationships and endeavors, whether it be the home, the church, or the marketplace. Our Lord has commanded parents to instruct their children in the knowledge of God and His law. Christ has instructed the church to teach His disciples all that He commanded us. Education is an on-going process in the workplace as well.
Even though education occurs in all of the arenas of life, it is the school primarily where education takes place in a specifically structured manner. In the past, children were educated almost exclusively in the context of the home. We cannot underestimate the value of such education. Originally, God gave this task to the parents. They still must insure a God-honoring and Christ-centered education for their children. Education, however, has become increasingly complex and advanced, so that many parents are unable to give adequate instruction at home, particularly education on the higher levels. Therefore, this necessitates the establishment and maintenance of Christ-centered schools. Because of the cultural mandate given to all mankind, the community of God’s people at large also has been given the task to educate and promote learning. Our responsibility as parents and our responsibility as a Christian community with respect to education must stand together. Education is not an entity unto itself, as if schools have no accountability to the Christian community or to the parents in particular. Schools are responsible both to parents and the wider body of believers.
On the elementary, middle, and high school levels, our children learn the fundamentals. These early years prepare them for the college level where learning is more theoretical and specialized. The student who continues in formal education advances to the graduate level where learning often involves research and further professional training.
This college is an institution of Christian learning dedicated to exploring, understanding and imparting to its students insights into God’s created order so that they will come to know and appreciate the richness of the glory of God.
Since God has given the work of education to the Christian community of believers, qualified and responsible people must be trained, called, and placed in positions of leadership so that the educational task of Providence Christian College can be met. In fulfilling their various tasks, these people must do so as servants of God with a clear sense of calling to their office, using the gifts they have been given. These are not self-serving offices. It is God Whom we serve. There must be a sense of mutual respect, encouragement, responsibility, and accountability among those called to serve in these capacities.
This means that the board of trustees of Providence Christian College must serve God in setting and maintaining the Biblical direction for the College. As those transformed by the grace of Christ, deeply committed to the Reformed confessions, the members of the board must demonstrate the Biblical vision for the College set forth in this document. The board must implement goals and decisions that set and maintain the broad direction of Providence Christian College in all aspects of its operations.
The faculty exercises its office when each member, conscious of his or her calling from God, discovers, searches out, and brings to light true wisdom, and transmits these insights into God’s creation to the students and fellow faculty members. This requires that all members of the faculty be competent to teach with excellence in their field of learning. It means that faculty members must be Christians who are Biblically Reformed in their thinking, teaching, and perspective, deeply committed to the Reformed confessions and the purpose of Providence Christian College as set forth in this document. Faculty members must have a servant attitude and work with mutual respect, love, and cooperation with the other faculty members in order to promote the goals and vision of Providence Christian College.
The students must also fulfill their office by acquiring, interacting with, and sharing the information and wisdom they are taught. To be faithful in their calling, along with all the others of the college community, they must submit themselves to God’s Word, our ultimate standard. By the very nature of their activity as students, they should view their task as serving the Lord of life, not simply preparing themselves to serve God and society eventually, but doing so now by their learning about, their searching for, and their sharing of wisdom.
The administration, staff, and president of Providence Christian College have also been endowed with a calling and office. Their task is to organize, develop, administer, and facilitate the academic, financial, and public relations duties, along with the general operations of the College. In particular, the president is to direct the overall supervision and support of Providence Christian College so that it will function as effectively and efficiently as possible. While the faculty, students, administration, and staff are all ultimately accountable to the board of trustees, they are first of all directly accountable to the president, and the president, in turn, is directly accountable to the board.
As each one fulfills his or her calling faithfully before God, in love for Him and genuine love for, respect for, and humility toward the other members of the college community, His glory and name will be magnified, the college will function effectively, and the purposes of Providence Christian College will be advanced.
At Providence Christian College we openly confess and seek to implement the Biblically Reformed teaching that all of life must be lived under the righteous rule of Christ. Therefore, the instruction, methods, communal and personal attitudes, and lifestyles of all those involved in the educational task of Providence Christian College must clearly express this Biblical teaching. In its lifestyle, the college community is called upon to be obedient to God’s Word, to clearly demonstrate a repentant and redeemed heart and life, to respect one another as Christians, and to faithfully care for God’s creation as His stewards. In its doctrine, the College community must seek to understand, to appreciate the implications of, and to live in accordance with the Scripture as it is interpreted by the Reformed confessions. In its educational task, the college community is called upon to focus specifically and intentionally upon the cultural dimensions of the Biblically Reformed faith.
Providence Christian College has been established for the express purpose of inculcating into the minds, lives, and hearts of the college community a Reformed world and life view of reality. Therefore, the curriculum does not consist in a random collection of courses, but rather a wide range of studies that seeks to reflect the interrelatedness and the unity and diversity of the various aspects of God’s creation. This broad spectrum of courses is designed to equip the student to better understand, engage, and transform our culture for Jesus Christ. By God’s grace, it will enable them to excellently prepare for and to carry out their God-given tasks and responsibilities in our contemporary society on a day-to-day basis so that a profound difference will ultimately be made in our world. By God’s grace, their education will equip the students to carefully discern the religious direction of our society and, consequently, to promote the claims of Christ over all of life.
The instruction at Providence Christian College, its core curriculum, and all other courses must meaningfully and clearly be presented from the Reformed Christian perspective set forth in this document.
In November of 2001 a small group of Christians met in Chino, California to consider establishing a Reformed, Christian college on the West Coast. Parents and young people were often hesitant to travel great distances to the nearest Reformed college. Moreover, the West Coast had a significant number of students who would benefit from a specifically Reformed perspective in their college education.
Those present were motivated by a deep appreciation for higher education from a specifically Reformed and Christian perspective. Some had been educated in such Christian colleges. Others had enrolled their children in Reformed colleges. All of those present were convinced of the need to express the reign of Christ in higher education. This group, composed of believers from various Reformed churches, was convinced that establishing and maintaining a college committed to biblical principles would greatly benefit the diverse community and the Reformed congregations in the Pacific region.
This body unanimously agreed to establish a quality, four-year liberal arts program that would reflect the lordship of Jesus Christ from a visibly Reformed, biblical perspective in all aspects of its life and learning. All programs would then be taught in accordance with the Bible, God’s infallible and inerrant Word, as it is interpreted by the Reformed Standards: The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, The Canons of Dort, The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms. In addition, the group agreed that the college should be governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees whose members would be drawn from various Reformed and Presbyterian churches; those who embrace the Word of God, the Reformed Standards, and the college’s purpose statement.
As planning for the new college began, it was clear how very important God’s providence was for this effort. We began with nothing except a shared vision for a Reformed college on the West coast, and a commitment for that college to be established and maintained for God’s glory. There were several needs: board members committed to the same vision, faculty, staff, and administrators solidly dedicated to the Scripture and the Reformed confessions, students desiring a quality Christ-centered education with a Reformed worldview, and the necessary funding and facilities. All of these needs had to be provided by our sovereign Lord. So, when it came time to name the college it was appropriate for us to give credit to the Lord’s providential care and especially recognize His gracious provision.
Providence Christian College was incorporated in the state of California on November 12, 2002, and the first Board of Directors meeting was held on January 18, 2003. The following January, Providence took full possession of a campus in Ontario, California, and began renovating its five main buildings into classrooms, dorms, a library, a dining hall, and administrative offices; the college was granted permission to operate as a degree-granting institution in the state of California on December 9, 2004 by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education (BPPVE) with approval to offer 13 bachelor’s degree programs.
In the midst of this bustle, Providence inaugurated its first college president, Mr. Jim Den Ouden in June of 2004, and in September 2005 the college was privileged to welcome its first class of 22 students.
Immediately following approval by the BPPVE, Providence Christian College began the process of seeking accreditation with the regional accrediting body, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The college was granted eligibility status in December 2005 and candidacy status in February 2009.
On May 2, 2009, the Providence community gathered to celebrate the first commencement in the college’s history. Two months later, Dr. J. Derek Halvorson joined the administration on July 1 as the college’s second president, following the retirement of Mr. Jim Den Ouden.
On May 1, 2010, the college’s board of directors voted unanimously to move the college to Pasadena, where it took up residence on the campus of William Carey International University. Classes were held on the campus for the first time in the Fall of 2010.
The college’s candidacy for WASC accreditation advanced to the final stage in February of 2011 and WASC scheduled a site visit on campus in 2012. Providence received initial WASC accreditation in 2013.
On April 1, 2014, Providence installed its third President, Dr. Jim Belcher. Dr. Belcher continued to serve as President until April 1, 2020.
In December 2018, Providence moved to the new current campus in the heart of Old Pasadena.
In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the Calvinists of the various provinces of the Netherlands joined to fight for their independence from their Spanish Catholic overlords. Spain had a particularly formidable navy at the time—the Spanish Armada. Despite the strength of the Spanish navy, intrepid Dutch mariners took to the seas as pirates against the Spanish fleet. They harried the Spanish, capturing a number of silver galleons (often celebrated in Dutch folks songs) and winning important sea battles that contributed to the independence of the Dutch Republic (perhaps most famously, the liberation of the port city of Brill).
In Dutch, these valiant (and often violent) privateers were known as the Watergeuzen. (This is not a great college nickname—it’s too difficult to pronounce for those of us who don’t speak Dutch). In English, that term translates to “Sea Beggars.”
Many of Providence’s founders are Calvinists of Dutch extraction, as are many of our students, and so it seems appropriate that our nickname would reflect something of our Dutch Calvinist heritage. And like the Sea Beggars of history, Providence’s students are brave – and willing to work against the odds for something they believe in. Not lost on us, either, is the wonderful theological connotation of our nickname. Martin Luther’s last recorded words were Wir sind Bettler. Hoc est verum. “We are beggars; this is true.”
And so, for all of these reasons—and also because we like the idea of having a nickname that is our very own—we are the Sea Beggars.
One of the Sea Beggars fighting for Dutch independence against Spain was the naval officer Piet Hein (November 25, 1577 – June 18, 1629). This folk hero, along with Beggars such as William II de la Marck, is one of the inspirations behind the image of the Providence mascot. Hein was a sea captain’s son, and a lifelong sailor with a rocky career. When he was young, his ship was captured by the Spanish Armada, and he served several years in a galley before being released. After several other adventures, he joined the Dutch West India Company as a vice-admiral, leading attacks on Portuguese and Spanish ports in South America and the Caribbean. His greatest success was capturing a Spanish treasure fleet full of gold and silver, though he readily admitted that due to the circumstances there was very little risk. He died as the de facto supreme commander of the Dutch naval forces after being struck by a cannonball during a tremendous sea battle.
The Dutch people memorialized Piet Hein in verse:
Piet Hein, Piet Hein,
Your name will always shine
In your little ships so neat.
You beat the silver fleet,
The mighty silver fleet from Spain.
Some might wonder about the rationale behind choosing a college nickname. Here are some of the principles that guided us in our decision.
The best college nicknames share two characteristics. First, they are linked to the institution’s history or heritage. Consider the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, certainly one of the better-known college sports nicknames. They are the Fighting Irish because the university historically drew many of its students (and athletes) from Irish Catholic communities. Or how about the North Carolina Tar Heels? Legend has it that North Carolinians are known as Tar Heels because of the tenacity demonstrated by troops from North Carolina during the Civil War.
In both these cases, the nickname has a special stickiness because it arises from the institution’s heritage. And both these cases illustrate well the second characteristic of the best college nicknames: they are unique. When you hear someone say “the Fighting Irish,” you know they are talking about Notre Dame. How many other colleges have that nickname? When you hear people say “the Tar Heels,” you know they are talking about North Carolina. The same goes for Cornhuskers, or Buckeyes (or Banana Slugs or Anteaters, for those of you who follow California college sports). When you hear someone say “the Tigers,” or “the Wildcats,” you know they are talking about … well, I think you get the point.
The best college sports nicknames are both tied to an institution’s heritage and unique.
Unique and perhaps even unusual nicknames are particularly appropriate to smaller institutions. Think about minor league baseball teams: the Carolina Mudcats, the Montgomery Biscuits, the Toledo Mud Hens, and the Lansing Lugnuts. The unusual nicknames of these teams add to their charm and appeal. (And it has to be acknowledged that some major league baseball teams have nicknames that would sound pretty unusual were they not so well known–Dodgers, Red Sox, etc.) Likewise, some small colleges have distinctive athletic nicknames that help them stand out. The Pomona College Sagehens. The Whittier College Poets. Trinity Christian College students are the Trolls. (For ESPN’s top ten list of the best college nicknames, see this article: Off to College: What Name’s Got Game?)
One of our favorites, Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina, is the Blue Hose. Here is a nickname that meets all of the criteria of greatness. It is tied to the college’s history: Presbyterian was established by Presbyterians in the mill town of Clinton. Blue, the color of the Scottish flag, is associated with Presbyterianism, a distinctively Scottish brand of Protestant Christianity. Clinton, the mill town, used to excel in producing hosiery. And Presbyterian College’s early athletic teams often wore blue socks. Hence, the Presbyterian College Blue Hose (which, by the way, scores uniqueness points for having started out as “Stockings” but becoming “Hose” as opposed to “Sox”).
At Providence, we too have a nickname that bears all of the marks of greatness. It is tied to our heritage. It is unique. And hence it is particularly appropriate to us as a small college.
At Providence, we are the Sea Beggars.
Written by Lorissa Haveman, Class of 2015
Avast, ye mateys! Gather round the mast!
To tell ye a tale, and tell it fast!
To sail with ye back in time,
Before the Beggars, before Piet Hein.
All of ye buried in books are learning,
But in the 1600s, a war was churning!
The Spanish were trying to expand –
Trying to take this to the Netherland!
Soon all of the Dutch were under the grip
Of a Spanish King whose name was Philip!
His Armada was formidable
But the Dutch were not hospitable.
And much to Spain’s Catholic consternation
Many Dutch had joined the Reformation!
William of Orange, known for his silence
Thought, “This can only be solved with violence!”
(Oh, and by the way, another fact for you:
He also inspired the orange and blue!)
The Dutch were fighting to be free
And William of Orange cried, “Take to the sea!”
So from small and large Dutch provinces
Came intrepid sea-faring Calvinists!
They approached the Armada where it floated
And captured the Spaniards with silver loaded.
The Beggars won more battles on land and sea
That finally gave the Dutch their liberty!
The Board of Trustees includes members from a variety of Reformed denominations who share a commitment to confessional Christian higher education. These trustees come from a variety of geographic areas and backgrounds. For more information about joining the Board, please contact the Office of Advancement at 626.696.4000.
Steve Bloemhof
Bradley Burke
Duane Bulthuis
Julie Bussis
Sara Cooke
Jim Den Ouden
William Godfrey
Doreane Huizenga
John Jansen
Steven Kortenhoeven
Ellen Korthuis
Shelli Lundgren
Dayan Mathai
Lawrence McHargue
Benjamin Robblee
Timothy Scheuers
Mike Struiksma
Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel
Garry Vanderveen
Ronald Verhoeven
Richard Westra
The board of trustees, administration, and faculty of Providence Christian College affirm by subscription their personal commitment to these standards as a faithful summary of biblical Christianity contained in the holy Scriptures.
COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
The formal commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 will take place in person to celebrate their achievements and resilience. Please mark your calendars for the weekend of May 17-18, 2024.
Senior Celebration: Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 7 PM
Location: The Cove, Providence Campus
Details: Award Presentations, Charge, and Dinner / 2 Guest Maximum
Address: 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Commencement: Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Location: Witherspoon Sanctuary, Providence Campus
Time: Doors open at 9:35 AM for family and guests; graduates must arrive at 8:00 AM
Address: 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Live Stream: www.facebook.com/ProvidenceCC/
Expected Duration: 70 – 90 minutes
Note: There are no guest limitations for Saturday’s commencement exercises.
We will keep graduates updated with additional information as it becomes available.
PARKING
Arrive early, as parking options will fill up quickly. Carpool, if able. There is limited parking in the Providence Los Robles St. parking lot on the south side of the church building. Please note that Pasadena street parking is limited to 2 hours only.
Additional paid parking (rates vary) may be found at:
Public Parking Garage
100 N Los Robles Ave
The Westin
384 Union St.
Courthouse Lot
200 N. Euclid St. Lot
DIPLOMAS
All 2024 bachelor’s degree recipients will receive their diplomas via USPS after academic completion has been verified and final grades have been posted in late May/early June. The Registrar’s Office will contact graduates via email to validate mailing addresses for diplomas. Diplomas are expected to be ready for pickup or mailing in July.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 establishes the rights of students with regard to educational records. The act makes provision for inspection, review and amendment of educational records by the students and requires, in most instances, prior consent from the student for disclosure of such records to third parties. The consent must be in writing, signed and dated by the student. The act applies to all persons formerly and currently enrolled at an educational institution. Access to educational records does not give permission to make changes to the student’s record. For more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.
The College maintains two types of student education records: directory information and other student records. Directory information is considered public information and may be released by the College upon request, in accordance with existing law. Any student who does not wish directory information released must submit the appropriate documentation indicating such with the Registrar’s Office. Details about directory information may be found on the Registrar’s page of the Providence website.
The policy, found below, can be obtained through the Registrar’s Office or viewed in the Academic Handbook. Questions concerning the Act may be referred to the Office of the Registrar.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) was designed to transfer parental “rights” to their “adult” children when they enroll in college and, therein, protect the privacy of education records and provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Questions about FERPA should be referred to the Office of Registrar.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College.Upon request, the College also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
Providence designates the following categories of student information as public or “directory information.” The College reserves the right to disclose such information at its discretion, unless requested not to in writing by the student. Requests are to be filed with the Registrar’s Office prior to September 15 each year, or February 1 for students entering the College in the spring semester.
Providence Christian College intends to uphold both the letter and spirit of FERPA, while at the same time upholding Biblical relationships and responsibilities of the family. As general practice, the College does not inform parents and other students of disciplinary action taken toward students. However, the College encourages students to communicate openly and honestly with their parents about disciplinary matters. Even though students are legally and morally responsible for their conduct, the College also recognizes the concern of parents for the welfare of their children. Thus, the College reserves the right to notify parents under the following conditions:
In compliance with Title IX, Providence Christian College is required to publish materials used for training Title IX of coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and other individuals.
U.S. Department of Education Training Materials
Office of Civil Right’s Center for Outreach, Prevention, Education, and Non-discrimination (OPEN Center) is pleased to release its latest webinar explaining how colleges and schools can comply with the Department’s anti-discrimination laws and regulations, including OCR’s new Title IX Rule, while fully safeguarding constitutionally protected speech.
Husch-Blackwell LLP Training Materials
This course is designed to introduce students to the great writers and thinkers of the Reformed tradition. Students will consider and apply key philosophical and theological terms, and will engage in discussions that help them form a comprehensive and cohesive worldview that guides their Christian life. Topics will include the importance of faith for learning, a proper understanding of creation-fall-redemption in redemptive history, the Kingdom of God, the Lordship of Christ, and the relationship between Christ and culture.
B.A. Arizona State University
M.A. Baylor University
Ph.D. Baylor University
Dr. David E. Alexander is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Providence Christian College. In 2008, he received the Ph.D. in philosophy from Baylor University after receiving his M.A. in philosophy from Baylor University and his B.A. in philosophy from Arizona State University. He has been a Visiting Professor of Philosophy at both Madras Christian College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and Liaocheng University in Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China. He has published articles in philosophy of religion, metaphysics, and the history of philosophy. To date, he has published two books Goodness, God, and Evil and Calvinism and the Problem of Evil (with Daniel Johnson). Prior to coming to PCC, Dr. Alexander held faculty positions at Huntington University in Indiana and Calvin College in Michigan. He and his wife regularly take students to India where they learn about Indian culture and history.
Dr. Alexander’s wife, Genevieve, is one of the Residential Directors at PCC. They have two children, Julian and Angel. They are excited to find a Reformed Church in the area. Dr. Alexander loves music (especially hip-hop) and skateboarding, and is excited to start surfing again.
This program embodies the highest aspirations for a true Christ-centered, Classical Liberal Arts education. Witherspoon Scholars are awarded a generous 75% scholarship, and receive a fully-funded excursion between their Junior and Senior years.
The Education concentration at Providence Christian College is designed to equip students to teach from a distinctly Christian perspective, while providing opportunities to observe and serve in local schools under the mentoring guidance of Christian teachers.
The Biblical and Theological Studies concentration at Providence Christian College equips students to meet contemporary challenges, and to understand the difference theology makes for Bible teaching, missions, counseling, social work, international relief and refugee work, as well as for graduate study in those fields.
Through the BEE concentration, Providence Christian College prepares graduates to be innovators and leaders within an interconnected, dynamic economy, able to work expertly, confidently, and ethically at every stage of their career.
Providence Christian College’s Health and Life Science Concentration exists to prepare students interested in the fields of Physical or Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Pre-Med programs, Athletic Training or Exercise Science and Nutrition.
In this lecture, we learn of the true and corrupt forms of government, what types of government are attainable for all, what are suitable given particular circumstances, and what is the best form of government by examining the political reality of the one, the few, and the many.
Take a virtual tour of the Providence campus in beautiful Old Town Pasadena, California!
One of the great joys of the Providence experience is the lasting friendships you’ll make, the places you’ll explore together, and the laughs and tears you’ll share with each other as you grow. Visit our campus to experience our living, learning community.
Providence students live in fully furnished apartment buildings within a block of our main campus, affording them the opportunity to enjoy communal living with oversight provided by on-site resident life staff.
Providence is less than 15 miles from countless iconic landmarks like the Griffith Observatory, Hollywood, Universal Studios, downtown Los Angeles, Staples Center, Hollywood Bowl, and only a short Metro ride to Santa Monica beach pier.
The faculty at Providence are extremely accessible, investing in the comprehensive education of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
Each year the Providence student body takes part in a campus-wide academic, artistic and athletic competition. Cohorts compete for the coveted Witherspoon Cup!
Sea Beggar Weekend, often combined with Homecoming, is a fun-filled event in which students partake in games, food and fellowship.
Inspired by the Oscars, this popular film-festival includes students walking the red carpet, prior to an awards ceremony for the best student-produced films.
If you have hidden talents, the Providence Beggar Show is for you! Whether you sing, dance or perform a skit, the Beggar Show allows you to showcase your gift.
As a confessionally Reformed Christian college, we believe that God’s Word is the source of true wisdom and understanding.
A Providence education is rooted in the Classical Liberal Arts—an immersive study of God’s common grace found in the richness of the Western intellectual tradition.
Providence embraces the aspirational ideals of Western Civilization: love of liberty and neighbor, public and private morality, human and societal flourishing.
This program embodies the highest aspirations for a true Christ-centered, Classical Liberal Arts education. Witherspoon Scholars are awarded a generous 75% scholarship, and receive a fully-funded excursion between their Junior and Senior years.
This course unfolds the history of the American regime through a careful study of key public documents, speeches, literary works, films, and other cultural artifacts. Special attention is given to the colonial antecedents of the American republic, the principles and practice of the founding generation, controversies among the second and third generations of American statesmen over slavery, and the democratization and the reconceptualization of the American regime that paved the way for the introduction of Pragmatism, Pluralism, Progressivism, Imperialism, and the growth of the American administrative state. The course closes with a discussion of the nature and trajectory of the twenty-first century American regime.
B.A. and M.A. University of New Hampshire
Ph.D. Boston University
Dr. David Corbin has taught political philosophy, American politics, international relations and politics & literature at the University of New Hampshire, Boston University, and The King’s College over two decades. While at The King’s College, he served as Dean of their school of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, during a three-year period when the college doubled its enrollment.
Dr. Corbin graduated from the University of New Hampshire Magna Cum Laude with a BA in Political Science in 1993, earned his MA in Political Science at the University of New Hampshire in 1995, before receiving his PhD in Political Science at Boston University in 2005. He is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society.
Dr. Corbin has participated in numerous academic and civic endeavors, including serving a term in the New Hampshire State Legislature (1998-2000), involvement in the Henry Salvatori Fellows program at the Heritage Foundation (1998), the study of liberty and literature at the Liberty Fund (1999), touring Switzerland with a delegation of 20 outstanding young American diplomats to further American-Swiss relations in the summer of 2000, as a candidate for the governorship of New Hampshire in 2002, his appointment as the 2007-2008 Julius Stratton Adams fellow by the Friends of Switzerland, Boston, and as a Lehrman Institute Fellow in 2010.
Dr. Corbin has written a book on Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War (VDM, 2009) and co-authored Keeping Our Republic: Principles for a Political Reformation (Resource Publications, 2011) and A Readers Guide to Aristotle’s Politics (Continuum, 2009). He is currently working on a manuscript titled Shakespeare’s Prince on a comparative study of Shakespeare and Machiavelli’s understanding of statesmanship. Dr. Corbin’s analysis of political, cultural and social trends has appeared in the Investor’s Business Daily, The New York Times, The Washington Times, the Associated Press, First Things “First Thoughts”, Radio Free Europe, the French News Agency, New Hampshire Public Broadcasting, New England Cable News, and WCVB’s “Chronicle,” along with various other news organizations on the East Coast.
He and his wife Catie have five children: Alexander, Catherine, Patrick, Eliza, and Jack.
B.A. Azusa Pacific University
M.S. California State University, Fullerton
Ph.D. Rocky Mountain University
As a graduate from both California State University Fullerton (Master of Science, Clinical Exercise Science) and Azusa Pacific University (Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training), Kelly brings her passion and enthusiasm as an allied healthcare professional to the Health and Life Science Program here at Providence Christian College. As a professor and certified athletic trainer, Kelly has served as both an educator and a clinician at the high school and collegiate levels. Catalyzing change, she has thoroughly enjoyed adding to program development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and is passionate about educating young adults and guiding them to be the best possible versions of themselves academically, spiritually, and socially. She earned her PhD in Health Science with a specialization in Athletic Training from Rocky Mountain University. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, running, hiking, dabbling in photography, and traveling.
B.A. Arizona State University
M.A. Baylor University
Ph.D. Baylor University
Dr. David E. Alexander is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Providence Christian College. In 2008, he received the Ph.D. in philosophy from Baylor University after receiving his M.A. in philosophy from Baylor University and his B.A. in philosophy from Arizona State University. He has been a Visiting Professor of Philosophy at both Madras Christian College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and Liaocheng University in Liaocheng, Shandong Province, China. He has published articles in philosophy of religion, metaphysics, and the history of philosophy. To date, he has published two books Goodness, God, and Evil and Calvinism and the Problem of Evil (with Daniel Johnson). Prior to coming to PCC, Dr. Alexander held faculty positions at Huntington University in Indiana and Calvin College in Michigan. He and his wife regularly take students to India where they learn about Indian culture and history.
Dr. Alexander’s wife, Genevieve, is one of the Residential Directors at PCC. They have two children, Julian and Angel. They are excited to find a Reformed Church in the area. Dr. Alexander loves music (especially hip-hop) and skateboarding, and is excited to start surfing again.
On behalf of the student-athletes, coaches, and athletic staff at Providence Christian College, I would like to personally invite you to join us on Monday, April 1st, 2024, as we host our 15th Annual Sea Beggar Scramble at South Hills Country Club! South Hills offers a superb golf experience with first class amenities that you don’t want to miss! All proceeds raised directly benefit the student-athlete experience at Providence Christian College and your support truly makes a difference. You will have the opportunity to directly interact with Providence students, coaches, and staff. Those interactions and your participation are truly one of the highlights of our year!
How can you help? The answer to this is rather simple, get involved. Whether you can make the tournament or not, we have many levels of sponsorship available to meet your desire to participate. You can sponsor your own group, or you can donate a sponsored group to student-athletes, pastors, staff, or a person of your choice. For those with businesses, vacation homes, season tickets, etc., you can donate an auction item that will be raffled or auctioned off at our post-tournament awards ceremony. And finally, for those who would like to only attend the post-golf banquet, there are tickets available for the dinner and award ceremony that will immediately follow our tournament.
If you are a golfer, you do not want to miss the opportunity to play South Hills Country Club. The picturesque setting will be exclusively ours for the entire day and our team is planning an unforgettable experience for you, our trusted friends, and partners.
If you do not have a total of four players, you can donate these slots to a Providence coach, student athlete, or a ministry of your choice.
Premium tournament signage throughout the course (Complete with welcome banner, golf carts, programs, etc.)
Logo and link to your company website on www.seabeggars.com for one year
Foursome to play in Sea Beggar Scramble Tournament – See all inclusions of Single Player Registration.
Awards reception held immediately following tournament.
Four game play packages – one for each player.
Recognition at awards reception as Tournament Level Sponsor & opportunity to address attendees.
Tournament signage (registration table, course hole and programs).
Logo and link to company website on all electronic communications.
Foursome to play in Sea Beggar Scramble Tournament – See all inclusions of Single Player Registration.
Awards reception held immediately following tournament.
Four game play packages – one for each player.
Recognition at awards reception as Gold Level Sponsor.
Tournament signage (registration table, course hole and programs).
Logo and link to company website on all electronic communications.
Opportunity to host a hole on the course and interact with all golfers – Companies or families may send a representative to hand out promotional items, brochures, or set up an information table on the green.
Premier signage on course hole and program recognition
Foursome for Sea Beggar Scramble – See all inclusions of Single Player Registration.
Awards reception held immediately following tournament.
18 Holes of Scramble Tournament Play – Includes golf cart.
Lunch served prior to tournament.
Ticket to post golf awards reception -dinner, awards, and raffle winners announced.
Bag of golf goodies and snacks and Providence Christian logo wear.
Ten Providence Athletics Banquet Tickets – Appetizers and Dinner.
VIP table seating.
VIP Donor Recognition in program.
In addition, a portion of your sponsorship fees may qualify as a charitable tax deduction as Providence Christian College is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit institution. Please consult with your tax advisor for deductibility for tax purposes. The college tax identification number is 83-0340684.
If you have any questions, please contact Eddie Arnett, Director of Athletics, at eddie.arnett@providencecc.edu
The Tocqueville Library houses a reserved bookshelf for each core class, a complete Loeb Classical Library, thousands of volumes in stacks, and access to digital databases (listed below).
To access online library resources, students may use their student ID# and password. For more information, please contact the library at library@providencecc.edu.
OCLC WorldCat acts as both the cataloguing agent for our campus library, as well as providing access to countless other journal articles and volumes through ILL (inter-library-loan). CLICK HERE to login and access this resource.
JSTOR is a digital library that provides access to over 2,000 academic and peer-reviewed journals. Visit www.jstor.org to login and access this resource
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This catalog is a work in progress and should not be viewed as a contract. There may be changes in the catalog information relating to faculty, courses, student life, fees and other items. The online version of this document is the most up-to-date. You may also check with the administrative office for updates and supplements as they may affect current or prospective students.
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PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2019
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: January 1, 2020
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Health & Life Sciences will be responsible for:
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) in a discipline within Health & Life Sciences by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess an entrepreneurial spirit in developing a program, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of health and life sciences.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2019
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2020
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Philosophy will be responsible for:
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Philosophy by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of philosophy.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2020
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2021
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Professor of Media, Culture, and the Arts will be responsible for:
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least an Master’s degree (PhD preferred) within any of the MCA or E-COM tracks (Literature, Communications, Art, Drama, Film and Media Studies or Music) by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of Media, Culture and the Arts.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2020
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2021
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology will be responsible for:
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Psychology by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of psychology.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2021
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2022
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies will be responsible for:
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Biblical and Theological Studies (within the area of New Testament studies) by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of Biblical and Theological Studies.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2021
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: August 1, 2022
POSITION TYPE: Full-time, eligible for full benefits.
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that seeks to equip students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity.
All administrators and full-time faculty, prior to appointment and as an ongoing condition of employment, are expected to affirm that the system of doctrine taught in The Three Forms of Unity (The Belgic Confession, The Heidelberg Catechism, and The Canons of Dort) and/or The Westminster Standards (The Westminster Confession of Faith, and The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms) are in full agreement with the system of doctrine taught in the Bible.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant/Associate Professor of Economics will be responsible for:
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet our standard minimum requirements of at least a PhD within the discipline of Economics by the time of hire, demonstrate excellent teaching and mentoring abilities, possess a collegial and winsome orientation in working within an entrepreneurial environment, and desire to integrate faith and learning within the context of the study of Economics.
Compensation
Given its commitment to academic excellence, Providence Christian College’s faculty compensation package of salary, housing assistance, and benefits makes it one of the most desirable Christian college places of employment.
TO APPLY
For any open positions, the following application materials should be submitted to Human Resources at hr@providencecc.edu
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 15, 2019 – OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
POSITION TYPE: Beginning September with $500 monthly stipend for recruiting; Full-time employment offered with full benefits beginning July 1, 2020
Providence Christian College is an accredited and growing Reformed inter-denominational liberal arts college that exists to serve the Reformed and evangelical Christian community on the West Coast by equipping students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their church, their community and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity. Providence is located in Pasadena CA, within the cultural hub of greater Los Angeles.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Providence is seeking an energetic, self-starter with a passion for the mission and vision of Providence. This position will directly report to and work with the Director of Athletics to build Providence Christian College’s track and field program. The ideal candidate should be highly detail oriented, possess excellent research.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SKILLS
The head track coach is responsible for all aspects of the men’s and women’s track and field program. He or she is to be a strong Christian leader who actively contributes to the spiritual, social, and academic development of student-athletes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment of qualified student-athletes, practice planning and coordination of off-campus facilities, monitoring academic progress of student-athletes, spiritual development and formation of student-athletes, fundraising, budgeting, scheduling, supervising cross country and track staff, administrative duties and compliance with Providence, CALPAC, and NAIA rules and regulations. Travel is required for recruiting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
TO APPLY
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31, 2019 – OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PREFERRED POSITION START DATE: December 16, 2019
POSITION TYPE: Full-time exempt; requires living in the residential student Village among students.
COMPENSATION: Private on-site apartment, additional salary commensurate with education and experience, full host of employee benefits including healthcare and retirement, and a meal stipend.
Providence Christian College is a growing, inter-denominationally Reformed, accredited liberal arts college, that exists to serve the Reformed and Evangelical Christian community on the West Coast by equipping students to be firmly grounded in biblical truth, thoroughly educated in the liberal arts and fully engaged in their churches, their communities and the world for the glory of God, and service to humanity. Providence is distinctly Christian and Reformed; distinctly classical in its approach to emphasizing core liberal arts; and distinctly counter-cultural.
As a residential college, Providence is located in Old Town Pasadena, California. 90% of our students live on campus in apartment housing. 60% of our students are student-athletes, 55% are male, 75% are from California. Learn more about Providence by visiting our website: www.providencecc.edu
Position Summary
The Resident Director is a full time (evenings/weekends), live-in position that reports to the Dean of Students. General duties include promoting community, supervision of student employees, enforcement of college and resident life policies, and management of various resident life functions.
Responsibilities & Skills
Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Resident Director will be responsible for the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and some level of relevant work experience (1-2 years). Must possess strong organizational, administrative, communication and leadership skills. Candidates who have experience in Resident Life or Student Development, and/or hold a graduate degree are preferred. Candidates who have had a comparable educational experience to Providence will be more prepared for this position.
TO APPLY
The following application materials should be submitted to Human Resources at hr@providencecc.edu
The Registrar’s Office is here to help guide students in their academic endeavors and college career. Our Registrar staff oversees student records, creates course schedules, and assists students in an effort to successfully graduate from Providence. Click below to access incoming and current student resources. You may contact the Registrar’s Office directly at registrar@providencecc.edu.
This catalog is a work in progress and should not be viewed as a contract. There may be changes in the catalog information relating to faculty, courses, student life, fees and other items. The online version of this document is the most up-to-date. You may also check with the administrative office for updates and supplements as they may affect current or prospective students.
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Students who have missed at least one term of enrollment must apply for re-admission (unless prior leave of absence was granted).
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Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution are required for Providence to fully evaluate credits earned for possible transfer. In general, these policies apply:
Courses may be transferred in to PCC in one or more of these ways:
Providence Christian College reserves the right to deny credit for courses that are not compatible with those offered in its undergraduate degree program. Some general categories of courses never receive transfer credit-or, in some instances, receive credit on a case-by-case basis. Examples of courses that receive no credit include:
Below is more information about specific transfer credit policy for the college/university type you are transferring from.
You can transfer a maximum of 64 credits from an accredited community college. Transfer credit will normally be awarded for work completed in accredited institutions within the last ten years.
NOTE: High transcripts and SAT/ACT scores are required for students who have completed less than 2 years or 48 college credits.
Grades do not transfer – only credits of credit. A student’s grade-point average is computed for graduation purposes only on work completed at Providence.
The number of credits does not change in the transfer. For example, if a course is 3 credits at the other school and the equivalent at Providence is 4, the course will transfer as 3 credits.
If the other school is on a quarter calendar instead of semester, the quarter credit hours will be converted to semester credits. Quarter credits are converted to semester credits by reducing the quarter credits by one-third. Such a reduction does not mean loss of credit.
IMPORTANT: All students must complete their last year in residence and at least twelve (12) upper division hours in the concentration to graduate from Providence.
Transfer courses must be 100-level or higher (or equivalent) and a course grade of C or better must be achieved to be considered for transfer; remedial and developmental courses do not transfer. Math courses must be college algebra or higher; pre-algebra and lower courses do not transfer. Courses may not transfer for several reasons: repeat of work already taken, low grades (“C-” or lower), technical or vocational courses, remedial courses, etc.
See ‘Courses Receiving No Credit’ below for courses that are not transferrable. Please contact us at registrar@providencecc.edu for additional questions about this policy.
You can transfer a maximum of 72 credits from an accredited Christian college/university Transfer credit will normally be awarded for work completed in accredited institutions within the last ten years.
NOTE: High transcripts and SAT/ACT scores are required for students who have completed less than 2 years or 48 college credits.
Grades do not transfer – only credits of credit. A student’s grade-point average is computed for graduation purposes only on work completed at Providence.
The number of credits does not change in the transfer. For example, if a course is 3 credits at the other school and the equivalent at Providence is 4, the course will transfer as 3 credits.
If the other school is on a quarter calendar instead of semester, the quarter credit hours will be converted to semester credits. Quarter credits are converted to semester credits by reducing the quarter credits by one-third. Such a reduction does not mean loss of credit.
IMPORTANT: All students must complete their last year in residence and at least twelve (12) upper division hours in the concentration to graduate from Providence.
Transfer courses must be 100-level or higher (or equivalent) and a course grade of C or better must be achieved to be considered for transfer; remedial and developmental courses do not transfer. Math courses must be college algebra or higher; pre-algebra and lower courses do not transfer. Courses may not transfer for several reasons: repeat of work already taken, low grades (“C-” or lower), technical or vocational courses, remedial courses, etc.
See ‘Courses Receiving No Credit’ below for courses that are not transferable. Please contact us at registrar@providencecc.edu for additional questions about this policy.
You can transfer a maximum of 72 credits from an accredited public college/university. Transfer credit will normally be awarded for work completed in accredited institutions within the last ten years.
NOTE: High transcripts and SAT/ACT scores are required for students who have completed less than 2 years or 48 college credits.
Grades do not transfer – only credits of credit. A student’s grade-point average is computed for graduation purposes only on work completed at Providence.
The number of credits does not change in the transfer. For example, if a course is 3 credits at the other school and the equivalent at Providence is 4, the course will transfer as 3 credits.
If the other school is on a quarter calendar instead of semester, the quarter credit hours will be converted to semester credits. Quarter credits are converted to semester credits by reducing the quarter credits by one-third. Such a reduction does not mean loss of credit.
IMPORTANT: All students must complete their last year in residence and at least twelve (12) upper division hours in the concentration/major to graduate from Providence.
Generally, transfer courses must be 100-level or higher (or equivalent) and a course grade of C or better must be achieved to be considered for transfer; remedial and developmental courses do not transfer. Math courses must be college algebra or higher; pre-algebra and lower courses do not transfer. Courses may not transfer for several reasons: repeat of work already taken, low grades (“C-” or lower), technical or vocational courses, remedial courses, etc.
See ‘Courses Receiving No Credit’ below for courses that are not transferrable. Please contact us at registrar@providencecc.edu for additional questions about this policy.
For Providence to consider accepting transfer credits from foreign institutions, students MUST have their post-secondary academic transcripts evaluated by an official foreign-credential evaluation service. Students are responsible for the credential evaluation and translation fees. A list of credential-evaluation services can be found at www.edupass.org.
Please contact an admissions counselor admissions@providencecc.edu to gain further information about the steps required to apply and enroll at Providence.
COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND
The formal commencement exercises for the Class of 2024 will take place in person to celebrate their achievements and resilience. Please mark your calendars for the weekend of May 17-18, 2024.
Senior Celebration: Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 7 PM
Location: The Cove, Providence Campus
Details: Award Presentations, Charge, and Dinner / 2 Guest Maximum
Address: 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Commencement: Saturday, May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Location: Witherspoon Sanctuary, Providence Campus
Time: Doors open at 9:35 AM for family and guests; graduates must arrive at 8:00 AM
Address: 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, CA 91101
Live Stream: www.facebook.com/ProvidenceCC/
Expected Duration: 70 – 90 minutes
Note: There are no guest limitations for Saturday’s commencement exercises.
We will keep graduates updated with additional information as it becomes available.
PARKING
Arrive early, as parking options will fill up quickly. Carpool, if able. There is limited parking in the Providence Los Robles St. parking lot on the south side of the church building. Please note that Pasadena street parking is limited to 2 hours only.
Additional paid parking (rates vary) may be found at:
Public Parking Garage
100 N Los Robles Ave
The Westin
384 Union St.
Courthouse Lot
200 N. Euclid St. Lot
DIPLOMAS
All 2024 bachelor’s degree recipients will receive their diplomas via USPS after academic completion has been verified and final grades have been posted in late May/early June. The Registrar’s Office will contact graduates via email to validate mailing addresses for diplomas. Diplomas are expected to be ready for pickup or mailing in July.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 establishes the rights of students with regard to educational records. The act makes provision for inspection, review and amendment of educational records by the students and requires, in most instances, prior consent from the student for disclosure of such records to third parties. The consent must be in writing, signed and dated by the student. The act applies to all persons formerly and currently enrolled at an educational institution. Access to educational records does not give permission to make changes to the student’s record. For more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.
The College maintains two types of student education records: directory information and other student records. Directory information is considered public information and may be released by the College upon request, in accordance with existing law. Any student who does not wish directory information released must submit the appropriate documentation indicating such with the Registrar’s Office. Details about directory information may be found on the Registrar’s page of the Providence website.
The policy, found below, can be obtained through the Registrar’s Office or viewed in the Academic Handbook. Questions concerning the Act may be referred to the Office of the Registrar.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) was designed to transfer parental “rights” to their “adult” children when they enroll in college and, therein, protect the privacy of education records and provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Questions about FERPA should be referred to the Office of Registrar.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College.Upon request, the College also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
Providence designates the following categories of student information as public or “directory information.” The College reserves the right to disclose such information at its discretion, unless requested not to in writing by the student. Requests are to be filed with the Registrar’s Office prior to September 15 each year, or February 1 for students entering the College in the spring semester.
Providence Christian College intends to uphold both the letter and spirit of FERPA, while at the same time upholding Biblical relationships and responsibilities of the family. As general practice, the College does not inform parents and other students of disciplinary action taken toward students. However, the College encourages students to communicate openly and honestly with their parents about disciplinary matters. Even though students are legally and morally responsible for their conduct, the College also recognizes the concern of parents for the welfare of their children. Thus, the College reserves the right to notify parents under the following conditions:
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This catalog is a work in progress and should not be viewed as a contract. There may be changes in the catalog information relating to faculty, courses, student life, fees and other items. The online version of this document is the most up-to-date. You may also check with the administrative office for updates and supplements as they may affect current or prospective students.
2015-2016 Academic Course Catalog
2014-2015 Academic Course Catalog
2013-2014 Academic Course Catalog
2012-2013 Academic Course Catalog
2011-2012 Academic Course Catalog
2010-2011 Academic Course Catalog
2009-2010 Academic Course Catalog
2008-2009 Academic Course Catalog
2007-2008 Academic Course Catalog
Before you apply, please review and prepare the necessary information for your application:
1.) The application requires a pastoral or spiritual character reference and you will also be asked to provide the name and address of the current church you are attending, as well as the pastor of the church.
2.) A short statement of 3-5 sentences asking the following question is required. Question: Please articulate your personal faith in Christ Jesus, using scriptural references where appropriate.
3.) You will be asked if you agree to abide by the following Providence Expectations and follow the expectations for student behavior in the Providence Student Handbook.
We are glad you’re considering a transfer to Providence Christian College! We know that choosing a college can be a daunting decision, especially when changing institutions. Providence accepts transfer students from most accredited post-high school institutions. In fact, most transfer students now at Providence have thrived as they continue their education with us. Please use the following information to better understand the process at Providence.
The registrar will work on a case-by-case basis with applicants seeking to transfer from other colleges or universities to determine how progress toward meeting the applicant’s academic goals can best be achieved.
At Providence Christian College, student employment serves to assist in the educational program of the college by providing financial resources for the students to help pay for college and by training students to be effective and responsible Christian employees.
Student employment during college helps prepare students for full-time employment following graduation; therefore, we expect students to act professionally and responsibly in regards to their student employment assignments. This includes communicating well with their supervisor and fellow employees, dressing appropriately for the assigned position, and working diligently to complete tasks to the best of their ability. If students are not working at an acceptable level, or it is apparent that their primary role as students is being negatively affected due to employment, they may be removed from the student employment program. Each position will have specific job expectations that will be required.
A full Job Description can be found here.
Other positions, including Resident Assistantships and other paid leadership roles, are handled separately through the Student Life Office.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 establishes the rights of students with regard to educational records. The act makes provision for inspection, review and amendment of educational records by the students and requires, in most instances, prior consent from the student for disclosure of such records to third parties. The consent must be in writing, signed and dated by the student. The act applies to all persons formerly and currently enrolled at an educational institution. Access to educational records does not give permission to make changes to the student’s record. For more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html.
The College maintains two types of student education records: directory information and other student records. Directory information is considered public information and may be released by the College upon request, in accordance with existing law. Any student who does not wish directory information released must submit the appropriate documentation indicating such with the Registrar’s Office. Details about directory information may be found on the College website at providencecc.edu/registrar.
The policy, found below, can be obtained through the Registrar’s Office or viewed in the Academic Handbook. Questions concerning the Act may be referred to the Office of the Registrar.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) was designed to transfer parental “rights” to their “adult” children when they enroll in college and, therein, protect the privacy of education records and provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Questions about FERPA should be referred to the Office of Registrar.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before the College discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The College discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using College employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College.Upon request, the College also discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
Providence designates the following categories of student information as public or “directory information.” The College reserves the right to disclose such information at its discretion, unless requested not to in writing by the student. Requests are to be filed with the Registrar’s Office prior to September 15 each year, or February 1 for students entering the College in the spring semester.
Providence Christian College intends to uphold both the letter and spirit of FERPA, while at the same time upholding Biblical relationships and responsibilities of the family. As general practice, the College does not inform parents and other students of disciplinary action taken toward students. However, the College encourages students to communicate openly and honestly with their parents about disciplinary matters. Even though students are legally and morally responsible for their conduct, the College also recognizes the concern of parents for the welfare of their children. Thus, the College reserves the right to notify parents under the following conditions:
Providence Christian College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, 985 Atlantic Avenue, #100, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001. www.wascsenior.org
The WASC accreditation process aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations that an accredited institution has met high standards of quality and effectiveness.
In addition to assessing the academic quality and educational effectiveness of institutions, the Commission emphasizes institutional structures, processes, and resources.
The accreditation process is aimed at:
Information taken from the Handbook of Accreditation
This catalog is a work in progress and should not be viewed as a contract. There may be changes in the catalog information relating to faculty, courses, student life, fees and other items. The online version of this document is the most up-to-date. You may also check with the administrative office for updates and supplements as they may affect current or prospective students.
2021-2022 Academic Course Catalog
2019-2020 Academic Course Catalog
2018-2019 Academic Course Catalog
2017-2018 Academic Course Catalog
2016-2017 Academic Course Catalog
2015-2016 Academic Course Catalog
2014-2015 Academic Course Catalog
2013-2014 Academic Course Catalog
2012-2013 Academic Course Catalog
2011-2012 Academic Course Catalog
2010-2011 Academic Course Catalog
2009-2010 Academic Course Catalog
2008-2009 Academic Course Catalog
2007-2008 Academic Course Catalog
The Board of Trustees of Providence Christian College is pleased to announce the search for Providence’s next president. Established in 2005 as a Reformed college on the West Coast, Providence is entering an exciting stage of development for the glory of God and the advancement of His kingdom.
