The 1955
In 1955, a group of faithful believers stepped out and established a small Reformed college in Pasadena, CA soon to move to St. Louis, MO the following year. By 1964, the college moved to the Castle in the Clouds in Lookout Mountain, GA. Build on the legacy the 惇蹋勛圖厙 Founders left by giving a gift of $1,955 a year to support the ongoing work of the college.
In 1955, 惇蹋勛圖厙s founders stepped out in faith to establish a Christian
liberal arts college. At the corner of East Walnut Street and North Oakland Avenue
in Pasadena, CA, these courageous believers laid the foundation equipped with a worthy
vision, a strong work ethic, and deep trust in the Lord.
These men and women rooted themselves and the college in the vision of making Christ preeminent in all things, which became our official motto: In all things Christ preeminent. Before long, 惇蹋勛圖厙 moved to St. Louis, MO, where we shared a campus with 惇蹋勛圖厙 Seminary. We quickly outgrew that space and relocated to the Castle in the Clouds in 1964.
惇蹋勛圖厙s founders initiated a legacy for students to become theologically-trained, thoughtful, faithful Christians. Some of them never got to see what 惇蹋勛圖厙 would become, yet we benefit from the fruits of their labor each day. We are proud to follow in the footsteps of these pioneers.
In light of this legacy, 惇蹋勛圖厙 launched The 1955, a group of committed givers partnering closely with us to continue this mission.

What We Do
To join The 1955, we ask you to contribute at least $1,955 to 惇蹋勛圖厙 annually, thus financially participating in the ongoing work of the college.
We thank those who partner with 惇蹋勛圖厙 in this way through a special annual event hosted in 惇蹋勛圖厙s Great Hall, presidential greetings and updates from the college, and opportunities to regularly connect with us.
With the support of The 1955, we will continue to teach, equip, and disciple students to be the next generation of leaders who are faithfully following Jesus in all things.
Email Karen Leavengood for more information!
Undergraduate Departments, Majors, Minors, Certificates, Concentrations, and Programs
Art
- Art, 2-D Concentration
- Art, 3-D Concentration
- Art, Art History Concentration
- Art, Graphic Design Concentration
- Art, Photography Concentration
- Art minor
- Art History minor
- Arts Administration Minor
Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies
- Biblical & Theological Studies, Missions Concentration
- Biblical & Theological Studies minor
- Biblical Languages minor
- History of Christianity minor
- Missions minor
- Youth Ministry minor
Biology
- Biology, Biomedical Concentration
- Biology, Environmental Concentration
- Biology, General
- Biology, Health Professions Concentration
- Biology minor
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
- Neuroscience minor
Business
- Business
- Business, Accounting Concentration
- Business, Finance Concentration
- Business, Marketing Concentration
- Sport Management
- Business minor
- Sport Management minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
Chemistry
- Chemistry, Biochemistry Concentration
- Chemistry, General
- Biochemistry minor
- Chemistry minor
Computer Science
- Computer Science
- Computer Science minor
Economics
- Economics
- Economics minor
Education
- Education Studies
- Elementary Education (P-5)
- Secondary Education Certifications through MAT program
- Education minor
Engineering 3:2 Program
- Natural Science, Pre-Engineering Studies Concentration
English
- English
- English, Writing Concentration
- English minor
- Writing minor
- Journalism and Society minor
Health, Wellness and Coaching
- Coaching minor
History, Politics, and International Studies
- History
- History, Art History Concentration
- Political Science
- International Studies
- History minor
- Political Science minor
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies with Concentrations
Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Mathematics minor
Music
- Music, Church Music Concentration
- Music, Creative Studies Concentration
- Music, General Music Concentration
- Music, Instrumental Performance Concentration
- Music, Music Education (Pre-MAT) Concentration
- Music, Organ Performance Concentration
- Music, Piano Pedagogy Concentration
- Music, Piano Performance Concentration
- Music, Vocal Performance Concentration
- Music minor
Philosophy
- Philosophy
- Philosophy minor
- Medical Ethics Consultation Minor
Physics
- Physics
- Physics minor
Poverty and Development
- Poverty and Development
- Poverty and Development
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Psychology
- Psychology
- Psychology minor
Sociology
- Sociology
- Sociology, Family Studies & Social Work Concentration
- Sociology minor
Theatre
- Theatre minor
World Languages
- French
- Spanish
- French minor
- Spanish minor
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Minor