APU Articles
What It’s Like to Teach the Science of the Crucifixion
March 10, 2019
Each semester, Cahleen Shrier, Ph.D., a professor in Azusa Pacific’s Department of Biology and Chemistry, presents a lesson like no other. Her General Biology 1 students learn about the science of the crucifixion, a lecture Shrier has given for the past 20 years. Focusing on the physiological components of Christ’s crucifixion, what Shrier teaches offers a window into the suffering Jesus experienced and the depth of the sacrifice made on the cross. We talked to Shrier about what it’s been like to teach this subject matter for two decades.
Scriptural Stations of the Cross: A Devotional Reflection on the Science of Jesus’ Crucifixion
March 08, 2019
For 20 years, Azusa Pacific University professor Cahleen Shrier, PhD, has shared with her biology students a significant and moving lecture outlining the physical suffering leading up to and during Jesus’ crucifixion. Shrier’s perennial lecture was the focus of a 2002 article on the Science of the Crucifixion, which has since been viewed thousands of times and used in churches and faith communities as a tool for study and prayer.
Writing a Purpose Statement: 5 Tips to Stand Out in Your Graduate School Application
March 05, 2019
Writing a purpose statement is one small yet vitally important part of the graduate school application process. As a prospective graduate student, this is your chance to prove you’re capable and ready to work at a high academic level.
Commuter Hacks: 4 Tips for Improving Your Commuter Experience
February 28, 2019
There are a wide variety of reasons why students choose to commute instead of living on campus. Fortunately, if it’s more convenient for you to live elsewhere and travel a little farther to class, colleges offer resources that can make a big difference in improving your commuter experience.
Project Best High School Scholars Experience APU
February 27, 2019
High school juniors and seniors from Kern County excitedly filed out of a charter bus onto the bustling Azusa Pacific University campus, ready to explore and learn about college success. The ambitious group of Project Best scholars buzzed with great enthusiasm, energy, and curiosity. Project Best is a high school program aimed at increasing college access and success for traditionally underrepresented students in Kern County. APU recently formed a partnership with Kern High School District, which includes 18 schools and more than 39,000 students. APU guarantees admittance and at least $10,000 in financial aid to Kern County students who meet requirements. This district joins 22 other school districts and 12 private high schools that partner with APU in an effort to promote access and development.
11 Careers If You Want to Help People (But Don't Want to Be a Doctor)
February 26, 2019
So, you want to help people. That’s a noble desire—and one you should be proud of! It’s important to nurture this characteristic as you head to college.
APU Alumnus Performs in Hamilton National Tour
February 24, 2019
When Azusa Pacific University alumnus Darnell Abraham ’09 took the stage as George Washington in a national tour of Hamilton, alongside renowned Broadway actor and Hamilton creator Lin Manuel Miranda, it was a dream come true. Abraham’s elation was evidenced by his Facebook post after his first performance.
The Undergraduate Experience: Making Service a Priority
February 21, 2019
Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Media and Communication
February 19, 2019
Build Your Own Adventure With APU’s Games and Interactive Media Degree
February 15, 2019
What Is the Student Teaching Experience Like?
February 14, 2019
Part of the journey toward becoming a teacher involves applying your training and knowledge to a real-world classroom. During the student teaching experience, you’ll learn to lead in the classroom under the guidance of an experienced educator.
Meet the Accomplished Artist at the Helm of APU’s MFA Program
February 13, 2019
Finishing High School Strong: 5 Remedies for Senioritis
February 12, 2019
It may not be in medical dictionaries (yet), but senioritis is a well-known affliction that affects thousands of high schoolers across the country, starting right around now. It’s so pervasive that Microsoft Word recognizes it as a word and informal polling shows that most everyone knows what it is. But not everyone knows good remedies for senioritis—and overcoming it is an important part of preparing for college.
Child Life and Counseling Psychology Programs: What’s the Difference?
February 07, 2019
According to an NBC News report, one in five American children aged 3 to 17 struggles with a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. However, only 20 percent of those children are ever diagnosed and receive treatment. If your main focus for a career in psychology is to help better the lives of children and their families, you may be wondering about the difference between Child Life and Counseling Psychology graduate programs, like those offered at Azusa Pacific University.
