New Evangelization Program

What is the New Evangelization?

In today’s postchristian society, John Paul II’s call for a new evangelization takes on even greater urgency. Christianity is no longer part of our ambient culture, and Catholics have the mission to find new and compelling ways of "re-proposing” the Gospel to Catholics who are lukewarm to its message, and a culture that has outright rejected it.

New Evangelization does not mean we’re changing the content of our Faith, but rather employing means of evangelization that are new in ardor, methods, and expression.

Our New Evangelization program prepares you for this mission through a deep study of theology and philosophy, along with training in practical means of communicating the truths of our Faith, through elective tracks in media, music, public speaking, and nonprofit leadership.

Study Liberal Arts and Humanities

The Humanities are concerned with the study of the human condition, with what human beings think, do, and make - which has a particular relevance to evangelization. As part of our Humanities Degree, the New Evangelization emphasis incorporates a rich study of the liberal arts. You will not only study ideas, art, and culture using great texts and works of Western Civilization as a foundation, but will enter into them actively, integrating the human powers of memory, imagination, and reason, educating the emotions and passions.

Build Practical Leadership & Business Skills

Our General Education includes seven courses in business that provide a solid foundation no matter what your career goals are. Learn skills in marketing, management, negotiation, and leadership, and easily earn a Business Minor by taking two additional business courses.

VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS

Combine your passion for theology and creativity with coursework in production, film criticism, and storytelling. Ideal for students interested in using media to evangelize.

ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Prepare for a career as a Catholic speaker with coursework in public speaking, culminating in a real-world project such as creating and presenting a curriculum for a local parish. Ideal for students who wish to be youth ministers, catechists, or public speakers.

MUSIC

Develop your musical talent with electives in songwriting, composition, and music theory, while also receiving training in how to use sound systems. Ideal for students who wish to serve the Church as youth ministers, music ministers, or simply those who wish to pursue musical interests while studying theology.

CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP

Apply your business skills to ministry with training in nonprofit management, fundraising, and social media marketing. Ideal for students who want to found or work at a nonprofit ministry.

Our Authentically Catholic Community

Our faith in Jesus Christ is at the heart of JPCatholic. We strive to create a campus environment where both students and faculty can grow in their relationship with Christ through Sacred Scripture, the Sacraments, and the Magisterial teaching of the Catholic Church. Immerse yourself in an abundance of opportunities for spiritual growth, including Daily Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, Retreats, and Service Projects.

Our Small Campus Environment

With a total student body under 300, JPCatholic offers a warm, tight-knit campus community. Foster lifelong friendships, form creative partnerships, and surround yourself with a supportive environment that encourages your growth in both virtue and academic excellence.

Graduate in 3 Years

Our unique academic model is structured on a year-round quarter system, and you graduate with your Bachelors Degree in just 12 quarters. Each quarter is 10 weeks long, with about 3 weeks of break between each quarter. Graduating in just three years will give you a head start on either starting your career or pursuing further education.

Alumni Success

Alumni have found fulfilling careers in a variety of paths, ranging from working for the Church, serving in a Catholic apostolate, teaching theology, and more. Alumni are also well prepared to pursue further education if desired. View more info on alumni jobs and graduate schools by clicking below.

Located in San Diego County

John Paul the Great Catholic University is centered in north county San Diego, just a 35-minute drive from downtown in America's Finest City. Southern California is famous for its fantastic weather, beautiful beaches and mountains, and bustling metropolitan areas. Our campus is just 15 miles from the beach, a short trip by car or train.

Study Abroad

JPCatholic offers a unique model of study abroad with a variety of destinations. Each trip is an interactive academic experience that starts with ten weeks of classroom instruction on-campus here in Escondido and culminates in a week or two of travel led by the professor. Destinations may be international or domestic, and each course is specially designed to provide a unique cultural and educational experience to the student.