Become a Student
At UUC, you will benefit from small class sizes and faculty who are deeply passionate about their areas of expertise. Professors invest in you personally and are committed to your academic, emotional and spiritual growth. They are available to talk with you about your future over a cup of coffee and will even offer advice and support as you apply to jobs or graduate schools.
VIETNAMESE THEOLOGICAL
SCHOOL (VTS)
Certificates
UUC’s Certificate Programs increases the effectiveness of current pastors and ministry leaders and prepares lay leaders, including church elders, deacons, Sunday School teachers, mission trip leaders, denominational officers, or officers or managers in faith-based or secular organizations, to make a greater impact.
Master of Arts in Ministry
The Master of Arts in Ministry is an integrated program for leadership in local churches, Bible schools, para-church organizations or other non-profit agencies.
Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program is designed to empower and equip students to serve as transformational Christian leaders within today’s multicultural contexts.
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Program is constructed to help graduates develop their professional competencies, including critical reflection on ministry, interpersonal skills, the capacity for theological interpretation, and special skills for service in particular contexts.
Meet The UUC Faculty
UUC faculty are experts in their respective fields and passionate about teaching. They have earned degrees from well-known universities, such as Fuller Theological Seminary, Western Seminary, Stanford, MIT, USC, and UC San Diego.
Our faculty are inspired to bring the latest knowledge and best practices to help you make a difference in your ministry and in the marketplace.
School of Innovation and Management Faculty Members
Ackerman, David Allen (New Testament)
- D. in Religious and Theological Studies, The University of Denver
- MDiv, Cum Laude, Nazarene Theological Seminary
- BA in Religion (Pre-Seminary), Magna Cum Laude, Northwest Nazarene University
Blake, Richard D. (Old Testament)
- MLS in Library Science, Rutgers—the State University of NJ
- D. in Old Testament, Union Theological Seminary, NY
- MDiv in Biblical Literature Emphasis, Bangor Theological Seminary
- BA with High Distinction in English, University of Maine (Orono)
Cooper, Aimee Stone (Spiritual Formation)
- DMin, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Newburg, OR
- MDiv, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City MO
- California Elementary Teaching Credential Masters in Ed (2002), Whittier College Whittier, CA
- BA Child Development (2000), Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
VIETNAMESE THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBERS
Ackerman, David Allen (New Testament)
- D. in Religious and Theological Studies, The University of Denver
- MDiv, Cum Laude, Nazarene Theological Seminary
- BA in Religion (Pre-Seminary), Magna Cum Laude, Northwest Nazarene University
Blake, Richard D. (Old Testament)
- MLS in Library Science, Rutgers—the State University of NJ
- D. in Old Testament, Union Theological Seminary, NY
- MDiv in Biblical Literature Emphasis, Bangor Theological Seminary
- BA with High Distinction in English, University of Maine (Orono)
Cooper, Aimee Stone (Spiritual Formation)
- DMin, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, Newburg, OR
- MDiv, Nazarene Theological Seminary, Kansas City MO
- California Elementary Teaching Credential Masters in Ed (2002), Whittier College Whittier, CA
- BA Child Development (2000), Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA
Dang, Ngoc Bau (Bible Studies, Practical Theology)
- Doctor of Ministry (1995), Fuller Theological Seminary, CA
- MBA (1987), National University, San Diego, CA
- Master of Divinity (1986), Biola University, CA
- BA in Biblical Studies (1980), Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Dawson, Don (Contextualized Ministry And Mission)
- DMin, Union Theological Seminary, VA
- BA in Theology, Westminster College (PA)
Dayam, Joseph P. (Bible And Theology)
- ThD in Systematic and Philosophical Theology, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA
- ThM in Systematic and Philosophical Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ
- MTh in Christian Theology, United Theological College, Bangalore, India
- Bachelor of Divinity, United Theological College, Bangalore, India
- Bachelor of Theology, South India Biblical Seminary, Bangarapet, India
Dereshiwsky, Mary I. (Research And Writing)
- D. in Business Administration (1985), University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
- MS in Accounting (1977), University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
- BS in Education (1974), Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Dingrin, La Seng (Theology Of Mission, Ecumenics And History Of Religions)
- D. in History and Ecumenics (2006), Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ
- ThM in Theology and Philosophy (2002), Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ
- Master of Divinity (1998), Myanmar Institute of Theology, Insein, Burma
- V.Sc. (1993), University of Veterinary Science, Yezin, Burmar
Doan, Hung Linh (Bible & Theology, Practical Theology)
- President and Chief Executive Officer
- D., Fuller Theological Seminary, CA
- MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary, CA
- BA, Hope International University, CA
Garvin, Shannon Frances (Leadership & Spiritual Formation)
- DMin (2016), George Fox University, OR
- MACE (1999), Asbury Theological Seminary, KY
- BA in Biblical Studies (1995), George Fox College, OR
- BA in Christian Ministries (1995), George Fox College, OR
Kreutzer, Bruce A. (Christian Education)
- D. in Higher Education (1998), Georgia State University, GA
- Master of Divinity (1989), San Francisco Theological Seminary, CA
- MA in Christian Education (1982), Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ
- BA in Biblical and Theological Studies (1980), Gordon College, MA
Le, Thien Dung (Bible & Theology, Practical Theology)
- Doctor of Ministry (1994), School of Theology at Claremont
- Master of Divinity (1992), School of Theology at Claremont, CA
- Completed course work for MA in Philosophy (1975), University of Saigon, Vietnam
- BA in Philosophy (1973), University of Saigon, Vietnam
Le, Hoang Anh Vu (Theological Studies)
- D. in Theological Studies (2016), Regent University, VA
- MA in Biblical Studies and Theology (2006), Fuller Theological Seminary, CA
Ngo, Kim Lien T. (Christian Education Research & Writing)
- Doctor of Education (2010), Alliant International University, CA
- Master of Education (2002), Hope International University, CA
- Master of Arts in Ministry (2000), Union University of California, CA
- BA in Literature (1988), Pedagogy University, Vietnam
NGUYEN, HUU CUONG (ETHICS, PRACTICAL THEOLOGY)
- Doctor of Ministry (1995), San Francisco Theological Seminary, CA
- Master of Theology with Ethics focus (1971), Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ
- Master of Divinity (1970), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, IL
- Bachelor of Arts (1965), Saigon University, Vietnam
NGUYEN, KIM SON (MISSION & THEOLOGY)
- D. in Intercultural Studies (2017), Fuller Theological Seminary
- Master of Divinity (2010), McGilvary College of Divinity, Payap University, Chiangmai, Thailand
- MA in Intercultural Education (2004), Bethany School of Mission, Singapore
NGUYEN, XUAN SON (PRACTICAL THEOLOGY)
- Doctor of Business Administration (2012), Apollos University, Huntington Beach, CA
- Doctor of Ministry (1985), School of Theology, Claremont, CA
- Master of Divinity (1985), School of Theology, Claremont, CA
- MS in Organizational Management (2006), Capella University, MN
- Bachelor of Divinity (1977), Luther Rice Seminary, GA
PHAN, PHUNG HUNG (CHURCH HISTORY)
- Doctor of Ministry (2015), San Francisco Theological Seminary
- Master of Divinity (2009), Union University of California
- Phan, Christian Phuoc Lanh (Ministerial Studies, Christian Education)
- EdD in Educational Leadership (2004), Argosy University, Seattle, WA
- MDiv (2002), Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Mill Valley, CA
- BA (2000), California State University, CA
SCOTT, MARGARET (PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES IN CONTEXT)
- D. in Education, Curriculum Design, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
- MEd in Instructional/Program Development, Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, MA
- AB in Secondary Education/Biology, Olivet Nazarene University, Kankakee, IL
