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.
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.
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.
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 (in progress)
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 health care 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 is currently enrolled in Rocky Mountain University’s Limited Residency PhD Program in Health Sciences with a specialization in Athletic Training. Kelly enjoys spending time with her family, running, hiking, dabbling into 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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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 (626) 696-4029 or registrar@providencecc.edu.
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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Provide lenders, insurance companies, employers, and other third-parties enrollment and degree verifications. Completed forms can be mailed, dropped off, or emailed. A student signature is required on all requests. Allow up to 2-3 business days for processing.
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See below under "FERPA Notification" heading.
Pertinent information from the U.S. Department of Education explaining the privacy rights of students.
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To withdraw from the college, both immediately or at the end of the term. Without this completed form, students risk receiving failing grades in all in-progress courses work.
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To take a leave of absence from enrollment in courses for up to two consecutive semesters. [Must be complete prior to leave.]
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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
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 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 • Shafter, CA
Duane Bulthuis • Ripon, CA
Brad Burke • Poway, CA
Julie Bussis • Manhattan, MT
Sara Cooke • Boise, ID
Jim Den Ouden • Bellflower, CA
William Godfrey • Escondido, CA
Doreane Huizenga • Ontario, CA
John Jansen • Chino, CA
Steven Kortenhoeven • Denver, CO
Ellen Korthuis • Lynden, WA
Shelli Lundgren • San Marcos, CA
Dayan Mathai • Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Lawrence McHargue • South Pasadena, CA
Benjamin Robblee • Corona, CA
Rev. Dr. Timothy Scheuers • Chino, CA
Mike Struiksma • Artesia, CA
Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel • Tulare, CA
Rev. Garry Vanderveen • Langley, BC
Ronald Verhoeven • Corcoran, CA
Richard Westra • Tulare, CA
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.
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.
