The Reuben Welch School of Theology and Christian Ministry equips students with a deep commitment to Christian service rooted in the Wesleyan heritage. Students receive personalized attention and engage in programs designed to prepare them for ministry in diverse forms, as well as for other professional callings. With approximately fifty denominations represented at Point Loma, students have the opportunity to explore the similarities and differences among the major Christian traditions and deepen their understanding of the faith.

PLNU engages its faculty, staff, and students in an annual assessment cycle, where student learning is evaluated through appropriate courses, assessment results are analyzed, and necessary adjustments are made to improve the curriculum.

This complete process—encompassing planning, assessment, and improvement—is commonly referred to as “Closing the Loop.” It is illustrated in the Annual Assessment Cycle for each curricular program and culminates in a comprehensive six-year Program Review. This review includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Action Plan, through which assessment findings directly inform financial and strategic planning.