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APU’s Honors College Recognized as a “Hidden Gem”

November 20, 2019

From students and a professor discussing Aristotle’s philosophy of friendship around a table to afternoons in a library crafting essays on some of history’s greatest books—Azusa Pacific’s Honors College creates a living and learning community, which allows students to engage with life’s biggest questions, preparing the next generation of disciples and leaders. This fall, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni named APU’s Honors College one of five “Hidden Gems” in the nation, recognizing the exceptional value this challenging academic program holds for students.

students talking and smiling with their professor

Soul Music: Professor’s Son Inspires His Calling

November 15, 2019

Gentle harmonies mix with the babble of a baby as a husband and wife sing their young son a lullaby before bed—music weaves throughout the family of John Burdett ’01, Ed.D., assistant music professor, director of instrumental studies and bands, playing a central role in their lives. Then, a visit to the pediatrician’s office shook their world of sound and song: the doctor diagnosed their son, Cole, as profoundly deaf. When they received the news, shock flooded their minds.

John smiling with his family

Unearthing Biblical History for the Classroom

November 04, 2019

Biblical history came alive for me a decade ago when I participated in my first archaeological project. Since then I have worked on projects in Israel, Central Asia, and, for the past eight years, as a member of an archeological team at an excavation site on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. T (KUSP) is a collaborative effort led by Southwestern Theological Seminary seeking to better understand the transitional period of the 4 century AD when Christianity replaced paganism as the dominant religion of the island.

Unearthing Biblical History for the Classroom