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    Welcome to Rochester University!

    Rochester University is an institution of Christian Higher education for educating emerging leaders.

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    Programs

    Rochester University offers the following programs leading to the degrees: Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology and Master of Divinity.

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    Online Program or Distance education (DE) at Rochester University

    is defined as a formal educational process in which the majority of the instructional interaction occurs when student and instructor are not in the same place.

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Rochester University is an institution of Christian Higher education for educating emerging leaders. It is a place where scholars and students build genuine community through meaningful interaction through lecture, forum, discussion, presentation, and research. This is a leading institution of higher education that provides students with excellent programs in the area of biblical studies, theology and ministry. Rochester University continues to provide a firm foundation on biblical principles and perspectives.

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  • Admission Criteria

    Rochester University is committed to the training of men and women for Christian leadership, both lay and clerical. Because of this commitment, we seek to admit persons whose motivation, character, and aptitude are in keeping with this purpose.

  • Admissions Policy

    Rochester University has policies and procedures regarding admission policy. An applicant for admission to a degree program must meet the minimum admission requirements for each program.

  • Diversity Policy

    Rochester University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, nationality, ethnic origin, socioeconomic class, gender, and/or physical and mental disabilities in the administration of its policies in education, admission, and hiring. Rochester University is committed to practicing the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. The university strives...

  • Mission and Goals

    The mission of the Rochester University Library is to provide students, faculty, and staff with the bibliographic resources, technology and electrical resources, research guides and information literacy instruction, network and interlibrary loan, facilities, assessment and plan, research tools, and study environment necessary for the academic training of men and women...

  • Reference Services

    Books in this area contain specific factual information and are not usually read cover-to-cover. Information in a reference work, which may be single or multi-volume, is usually presented alphabetically or topically, often with thorough indexes at the end of the work and instructions for use at the beginning. The staff...

  • Mission Statement

    The mission of Rochester University is to educate students to be good citizens and competent leaders to serve communities through the excellent programs of higher education.

  • Our Vision

    The vision of Rochester University is to train competent leaders to serve the society at every level – from the local community to the global society.  The fulfilment of this vision inspires, orients, and defines the work of this institution.

  • Institutional Objectives

    In order to achieve our mission, we have developed the following institutional objectives or learning outcomes. At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • Bachelor of Theology

    Program Description: The Bachelor of Theology program is designed to give the student the maximum benefit of a broad education in theological studies with an emphasis in biblical studies and ministry. General Education requirements ensure that the student is broadly educated in the arts and sciences, while a significant portion...

  • Master of Theology

    Program Description: The Master of Theology is designed to prepare students for further study, in preparation for an advanced study or employment that requires a master’s degree. This program concentrates especially on the upper division biblical courses including biblical languages, methods of exegesis, theology, and hermeneutics.

  • Master of Divinity

    Program Description: This program is designed to equip dedicated Christians for various ministries in the church setting, including the ordained ministries of instruction and leadership in the church. This program emphasizes developing the capacity to study and communicate the Christian scriptures and the theological traditions and the capacity to model...

  • Philosophy of Community

    Rochester University is a community of believers dedicated to the development of leaders in the Body of Christ. So that the Body is built up in love (cf. Ephesians 4:16) faculty, staff, and students encourage one another to be conformed to the image of Christ (cf. Romans 8:29). The primary...

  • Student Rights under FERPA

    From time to time pastors, parents, and others request information from the college about a particular student. With few exceptions, Federal law (the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, or FERPA) prevents the school from disclosing academic records, student disciplinary matters, student finances, and other personally identifiable educational records without...

  • Student Orientation

    Once a student is admitted to the program, he or she will be assigned to an academic advisor who will advise the student with academic planning. New students will be given an orientation of the school, rules and regulations, and its facilities before the start of the program During orientation,...

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Rochester University History

Since its establishment in 2012, Rochester University has continued to serve students with education of Higher Education in the area of biblical studies, theology and ministry. Rochester University continues to provide programs that meet the needs of the diverse community of Southern California.

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Philosophy of Education

At Rochester, students and scholars truly mold and shape an edifying community where governance is shared, and horizon of critical knowledge is broadened, and leadership and servant spirit become foundation of the university. We are here to serve with one another holding biblical values. The mission of Rochester University is to educate students to be good citizens and competent leaders to serve communities through the excellent programs of higher education.

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Student Government

All registered students are members of the Student Association. The purpose of the student government is to promote Christian fellowship among students and to advance the kingdom of God and the mission of Rochester University. Activities of the Association are supported through a student fee and individual gifts.

Campus Address

Rochester University’s campus is located minutes from public transportation at: 3 Corporate Park #130 Irvine, CA 92606 Rochester University’s classes are held in facilities that use equipment that fully comply with all federal, state and local ordinances and regulations, including fire safety, building safety, health and handicapped access requirements.

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Campus Facilities

Our main campus is located at 3 Corporate Park #130 Irvine, CA 92606, in the city of Irvine. We’re blessed with 6 classrooms, 4 offices, student reading room, computer lab with several personal computers. The administrative area houses administrative and faculty offices, and the student lounge.

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Registration Procedures

Registration is processed through the Registrar’s Office. Students are to register in person during the scheduled registration days. Registration forms and the schedule of class are available at the Registrar’s Office. Late Registration will be allowed through the first week of class and requires a late registration fee.

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Rochester University is an institution of higher education that holds the highest religious values and cultural diversity in educating students to be leaders to serve the community of the Southern California in general and Orange County in particular.

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