Loma Linda University's School of Religion has been entrusted with the mission of presenting the story of God’s gracious plan to redeem a lost and broken world through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The school’s mission, as part of Loma Linda University, is particularly focused on the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ and the role it plays in equipping healthcare practitioners to integrate Christian faith, health, and science. The school contributes to the University's mission, vision, and values by giving priority to the sacred task of serving students in its eight schools, as well as San Manuel Gateway College. Its use of mission-focused learning through scholarship expands knowledge and addresses the challenges healthcare professionals face in today’s complex world as well as provides a critical service to the University and world-wide Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The school offers three master’s degrees: M.A. degree in bioethics, M.S.Chap. degree in chaplaincy, and M.A. degree in religion and society. These programs prepare graduates with theological education and skills in bioethics and chaplaincy, and emphasize religion’s relationship to culture and society. Within the framework of our academic programs, we offer a unique opportunity for students in other University programs to apply for dual enrollment in bioethics as well as religion and society. Students enrolled in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy are eligible to apply for admission to the bioethics as well as religion and society programs. Please refer to The Combined Degrees Programs of the University section to learn more about our dual enrollment degree programs.
We believe our academically rigorous programs and mission-focused courses cultivate a vibrant Christian community at LLU, and help to prepare healthcare practitioners to go forth and “make man whole” as they embody the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Welcome to Loma Linda University School of Religion.
Leo Ranzolin, Th.D.
Dean, School of Religion
In the configuration of Loma Linda University as a health sciences university, the role of religion as integrative in each of the programs of the University is mandated and continuously affirmed by the University administration and the Board of Trustees.
In July of 1990, the Faculty of Religion (now the School of Religion) was established to assist in this integration.
As implied by its motto, "To make man whole," the University affirms these tenets as central to its view of education:
The School of Religion is committed to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ by integrating Adventist faith with the world's changing need.
The program admissions committees of the University intend that an applicant to any of the schools is qualified for the proposed curriculum and is capable of profiting from the educational experience offered by this University. The admissions committees of the schools accomplish this by examining evidence of scholastic competence, moral and ethical standards, and significant qualities of character and personality. Applicants are considered for admission only on the recommendation of the program in which study is desired.
In addition to Loma Linda University admissions requirements, the applicant must also complete the following requirements:
The School of Religion has a rolling admission policy for some programs in which completed applications are reviewed, and students are accepted on a continual basis. Applications must be completed by the deadlines listed for the program in which the student wishes to enroll:
Master of Arts degree in Bioethics and Master of Arts degree in Religion and Society
Master of Science in Chaplaincy degree
Students are responsible for informing themselves of, and satisfactorily meeting, all regulations related to registration, matriculation, and graduation. Section III provides the general framework for each school’s programs, including subject and unit requirements for admission to individual professional programs. It is important to review specific program requirements within the context of the general requirements that apply to all programs.
Degree students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of any quarter will be placed on academic probation. While on probation, students may register for no more than 12 units per quarter. Students who:
fail to earn a 3.0 GPA during the following quarter, or
fail to raise their overall GPA to 3.0 within two quarters
jeopardize their standing in the degree or certificate program and may be dismissed from the University.
Upon approval, students may be admitted to a School of Religion program while simultaneously enrolled in another Loma Linda University program. Concurrent programs may be either formal (established combined degrees programs in the University Catalog) or informal. (Informal concurrent programs that must meet established criteria before approval is granted.)
The Office of the Dean is the final authority in all financial matters and is charged with the interpretation of all financial policies. Any exceptions to published policies—such as tuition reductions or reimbursements—must be approved by the dean. Any statement by individual faculty members or program directors in regard to these matters is not binding on the school or the University unless approved by the dean.
Registration is not complete until tuition and fees on the required installments are paid. The student should be prepared to make these payments during scheduled registration for each academic year. There may be adjustments in tuition and fees as economic conditions warrant. Current tuition, fees, and other cost-of-attendance information are located on the Find a Program webpage.
Housing information and application forms are available at: llu.edu/central/housing
For additional University‑wide policies, refer to Section II of this catalog and the University Student Handbook. Students are responsible for understanding and meeting all regulations related to registration, matriculation, and graduation.
MASTER'S DEGREES
CERTIFICATES
Leo Ranzolin
Whitny Braun de Lobatón
Erik Carter
Janice De-Whyte
Jeffrey Gang
Marina Garner
Moises Isaac
Yi Shen Ma
Miguel Mendez
Jon Paulien
Zdravko Plantak
Michael Rhynus
Randy Roberts
Chris Stanley
Calvin Thomsen
Zane Yi
David L. Taylor, Jr.
David Larson
Richard Rice
James W. Walters
Sigve Tonstad
Gerald Winslow
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