Azusa Pacific University is a private Christian university located in Azusa, California. It was founded in 1899, and classes opened on March 3, 1900 in a building in Whittier, California.

History

APU's original name was The Training School for Christian Workers. It was renamed Pacific Bible College in 1939, and then Azusa College in 1956. In 1965 it merged with Los Angeles Pacific College , and was renamed Azusa Pacific College; in 1968, it merged again, this time with Arlington College. In 1981, after achieving university status, the college was renamed Azusa Pacific University.

Organization

Colleges and schools

APU's academic departments and programs are organized into 5 schools and 1 college:

• Azusa Pacific University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Azusa Pacific University School of Business and Management
• Azusa Pacific University School of Education and Behavioral Studies
• Azusa Pacific University School of Music
• Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing
• Azusa Pacific University Haggard School of Theology

Presidents

• Cornelius P. Haggard (1939 - 1975)
• Paul E. Sago (1975 - 1989)
• Richard E. Felix (1990 - 2000)
• Jon R. Wallace (2000 - Present)

APU remains an evangelical Christian university today APU runs branch campuses in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, and other southern California communities.

External links

• Azusa Pacific University