Pastor Buster Swoopes, dressed in a gray suit, stands and talks as he teaches his class

Religion

Our Bible-based curriculum and hands-on approach prepare individuals for a life of ministry. 

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Religion Department

How SWAU Ranks


Did you know SWAU religion graduates show some of the best understanding of Greek when entering seminary? 

98%

Job placement by graduation

90%

Placed in churches within six months of graduation

15h

Average weekly internship


Church Involvement

In the Keene Church, two female students hold hands and bow their head as they pray together

Events


Jul

5


3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum


Jul

12


3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum


Jul

13


6:00 PM -

Chisholm Trail Community Band Summer Concert


Jul

21


All Day -

STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Jul

22


All Day -

STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Jul

23


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Jul

24


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Jul

25


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26


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Jul

27


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Jul

28


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29


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30


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Jul

31


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

1


All Day -

STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

2


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

2


3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum


Aug

3


All Day -

STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

4


All Day -

STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

5


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

6


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

7


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

8


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STEP - Summer Immersive Program


Aug

9


3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum


Aug

17


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

18


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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

19


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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

20


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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

20


All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation


Aug

21


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

21


All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation


Aug

22


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

22


All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation


Aug

23


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

23


All Day -

CORE - Freshman Orientation


Aug

23


3:00 PM -

Hopps Museum


Aug

24


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

24


10:00 AM -

Last Day to Register


Aug

25


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

25


7:30 AM -

Instruction Begins


Aug

26


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

27


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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

28


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Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

29


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

29


8:00 AM -

Last Day to Add Class


Aug

30


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Aug

31


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Sep

1


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Sep

1


7:30 AM -

Labor Day/School - School in Session


Sep

2


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Sep

3


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Sep

4


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Sep

5


All Day -

Bookstore in Meadows Gallery


Sep

5


8:00 AM -

Last Day to Withdraw w/o W


Sep

8


11:20 AM -

Week of Prayer


Sep

9


1:00 PM -

Week of Prayer


Sep

10


11:20 AM -

Week of Prayer


Sep

11


1:00 PM -

Week of Prayer


Sep

12


11:20 AM -

Week of Prayer


Oct

11


7:00 PM -

Nursing Dedication


Oct

15


8:00 AM -

Mid-Semester


Oct

16


All Day -

Fall Holiday


Oct

17


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Fall Holiday


Oct

18


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Fall Holiday


Oct

19


All Day -

Fall Holiday


Oct

22


8:00 AM -

SWAU Career Fair


Oct

23


5:00 PM -

University Days


Oct

24


8:00 AM -

Deadline for SU Incompletes


Oct

24


8:00 AM -

University Days


Oct

25


10:00 AM -

University Days



Jerry Pinzon graduated from SWAU in 2013
Michael Gibson graduated from SWAU in 2016.



Jerry Pinzon

Class of 2013

"Coming to Southwestern Adventist University (SWAU) took place during a crucial point in my life and my military career. As I accepted the call to become a pastor, I found a warm environment and people willing to help me transition from the Air Force to the college classroom. The Religion Department provided excellent tools for my future endeavors as a pastor, especially in the area of pastoral ministry, and the professors were always open for individual counseling and support. As a recently married young man, I found a home at SWAU that welcomed both my beautiful wife and me! We are very grateful to God and to my Alma Mater for the opportunity to experience, change, growth, and family at Southwestern Adventist University.”

Michael Gibson

Class of 2016

"Little did I know that my choice to attend Southwestern Adventist University would lead me to falling in love with biblical languages while studying for my theology degree. Early-morning classes aren’t for the faint of heart, yet my professors began to unravel the beauty and depth of the library of Scripture found in the original text. This knowledge and experience helped me to excel while studying at the Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. Today, I continue to exercise and use my biblical language skills in the classroom and the pulpit as I teach at Southwestern Adventist University and preach at Keene SDA Church. The Word of God is as sharp as a two-edge sword, and I am forever grateful to the Department of Religion at Southwestern Adventist University for giving me the skills to wield it well."

Faculty

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