I graduated back in 2015, with a Bachelor of Science Communication Media degree with an emphasis in the New Evangelization.The New Evangelization program is one of the best programs offered at JP Catholic University. During my time here, I received an extensive amount of Theology, Philosophy, and Biblical studies, all while learning the practical skills of media communication, marketing, business, film production, and editing software. This particular program is designed for people who are specifically interested in serving the Church via ministry work with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical creative knowledge. If you have a heart for Ministry work, and have a deep love for the New Evangelization, i.e., using new methods of expression to share the Gospel to your average modern man of today, than this is the school for you! JP Catholic allowed me to merge my two greatest passions together, being a creative and being a catechist of the faith. I truly enjoyed my time at JP Catholic, would not have wanted it any other way. My time at JPCU helped me grow both professionally and spiritually. The school is very small, it is located in a small town in Escondido, CA. The surrounding area of the school is a great place to hang out with friends and go for walks, bikes, or runs. I made wonderful friends during my time here and am very happy that the university allowed me be surrounded by like-minded people. Everyone here has the same motto, impact culture for Christ, we all desire to grow both in our faith and our creative skills to create art that is beautiful, good, and true. If you are passionate about your Catholic faith and are passionate about creating beautiful art via modern technology than this is the school for YOU! Here, you will receive the best of both worlds!

Pleased with my education. I got a job in my industry post-graduation and have maintained wonderful connections with friends and mentors who continue to inspire and encourage me.It is very much what you make of it. If you come in assuming things will be handed to you, youre going to fail. But if one works hard and makes use of the many opportunities provided (or make a few of your own), you can do very well for yourself. My teachers were very open and willing to help me.If you decide to go here, be SURE to snag an internship or two in Los Angeles. Reach out to alumni and faculty with connections and ask. Yes, its worth the drive and couch surfing sucks but it will benefit your education immeasurably.

November 4th the VP of HR hired a participant from Goodwills Young Adult program. It means so much to me to see local High Education Facilities partnering in the community with the Non Profits to help attract and retain Digital Natives or iGens. These individuals are the future! Not to mention the school is always a pleasure to visit. Super friendly staff. I havent seen any recruiters at local hiring events, it would be nice to do a meet and greet for further collaboration. Find me on LinkedIn!

If I could give it zero stars I would. This a school that is charging you so much for so little. The building itself is so small it doesnt count as a university. Its in a strip mall, which Escondido itself is by far from a good town. The students are so close-minded and cliches result in this. Meaning no opportunity to network make friends if youre new. You have students working on films but you have to have your own equipment. The school does not have equipment for students and yet its a film school? For a school in communication the irony is how bad the school communicates with students. There is no communication. If your not a staff favorite or teacher favorite your not welcomed or treated nicely. Other than that you need to have a supervised visit if you wish to have friends of the opposite gender come over to hangout. Im sorry but we are all adults here if that is an issue then students shouldnt leave from this school. You have to be 25 to live off campus. There is no alcohol, nothing nice nearby. You need a car to leave this awful town to get away. Stay far from this school it is not what they claim to be, its all in the marketing. DO NOT ATTEND DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY.

Excellent theology program... such a blessing to all who are given the grace to attend this school! Thank you Jesus for a school that is true to the faith...

I would not be who I am today without this University. The school is very small, about 220 when I was there. That being said, the student teacher relationship is amazing. The classes are small and intimate and allow for incredible focus and assistance. Its really a very personal experience. The education is well rounded and the philosophy and theology is incredibly helpful. It has helped me define who I am, what I believe, and most importantly why I believe it.I originally came to the University to study film but after two or so years, I ended up feeling very disgruntled with myself and where I saw my life going. It was not the Universitys fault at all, in fact, the school helped redeem the situation by allowing me to add some custom elements to my degree and focusing in on something I profoundly enjoy.The faculty here is incredible and most of the film professors commute from L.A. once a week just to teach. The film students get access to great equipment compared to some other film schools. Its not the very top of the line, but its certainly not terrible equipment. There are also many film-making opportunities for the students in the area and internships in L.A. to help them hone their craft.In terms of the other programs, the business education is great. There is a series of classes for the business students during their senior year in which they actually build a business and if they so wish, could launch it and have a running business by the time they graduate. The gaming program is also very well designed and covers a great many important skills for young professionals to have. Lastly, the graduate programs have the same amazing access to awesome faculty and if Im not mistaken, the MA in Biblical Theology is one of the largest in the nation.All in all, this is an incredible University that is growing rapidly. I have seen many great things come from their senior classes for the last several years and without the culture, faculty, and spiritual formation, my life would be on a very different track. (Probably a much less enjoyable one.) This is simply a place where students can have an educational college experience that is also constructive and builds true young professionals well formed in virtue.

Some of the teachers are nice.

I have attended online (with occasional weekend intensives on campus) for the past five years. This learning experience is truly transformational in my formation as an adult Catholic who seeks understanding through faith and reason. The learning process at JPII promotes such intellectual virtues as discernment, testing, and reflection (Acts 17:11; Col. 2:8; 1 Thess. 5:21).

From the moment I heard about John Paul the Great Catholic University in my Junior year of high school, I knew that I had to be a part of it. There is no other school like it. If youre looking for a world-famous film school, JPCatholic doesnt pretend to be that. But if youre looking for a school that will help you grow personally and grow in your faith, include you in a strong and supportive community, and train you to become professionally and academically excellent, this is the school for you. At JPCatholic there was a place for nerdy Catholic artists like me who are passionate about film, evangelization, business, and the creative arts, and we received stellar instruction that serves as a foundation for our professional careers. Here I found a community network of both peers and mentors who would lead me to professional connections. Here I was not only formed spiritually and personally, but also as an artist. The intersection of art, technology, philosophy, literature, film, and faith in the curriculum here is truly a rare and special thing.What drew me to JPCatholic besides its unique character and mission was the simple fact that there is no other Newman Guide University that even come close to it in terms of the majors, the professional experience, and the practical and real-world preparedness.I find most people who are disgruntled with the school find themselves feeling that way because they expected a public college experience out of a school that is clearly not that. If you are looking for an ivy league school where you will find fraternities, classes of a hundred-odd students, and a long history, then yes, youd be disappointed by JPCatholic and any school that doesnt fit that description. This school is perfect for people like me, who truly sought spiritual growth, a well-rounded liberal arts education, an entrepreneurial environment, personal development, striving for excellence, close mentorship, and a customizable experience.

The Bible Conference was a real learning experience. Always enjoy learning as much as possible about my Catholic faith and the Bible.

After spending some time in community college, I transferred to JPCatholic looking for an educational foundation which would ultimately end in getting advanced degrees in biblical studies and theology. Im so indescribably grateful for my experience here.Undergrad: I completed the Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in New Evangelization. It included theology, philosophy, business, and media classes. I came for the theology and philosophy, and dreaded the business and media portion of the degree. My experiences in the business and media classes was most unexpected. The professors had the ability to draw my interest in such a way that I dont regret any of those courses. They taught me about entrepreneurial business and made me really start to like it! I had no interest in film/media, but I acquired the skills to create media from the excellent professors at JPCatholic. And I had a lot of fun doing it! I really came for the philosophy and theology, and I was not disappointed. In the course of my studies, I read the Bible and Catechism in their entirety (how many Catholics can say that nowadays?)! Im so grateful for the undergraduate preparation I received; it has prepared me to dive into real academic work at the graduate level.Graduate: Im currently in the Masters program for biblical theology, and I never cease to be impressed by my humble, but incredible, professors. They have a real command of the subjects, and they do actual work in their field. Theyre not just professors, theyre professional academics impacting the professional culture for Christ and his Church. I was blessed with the opportunities (two years in a row) to observe the professors interact with academia at the annual Society of Biblical Literature conference.In each course, they guide us through Scripture and Theology from a Catholic perspective. We learn to critique, interact with, and contribute to modern biblical scholarship. We also learn to be able to expertly teach the faith at the parish level. My favorite aspect of the program here at JPCatholic is that Im learning how all branches of theology (e.g. trinitarian, sacramental, moral, etc.) are at their heart, Biblical Theology. As far as I am aware, there isnt another institution in the world which marries Biblical Studies and Theology in the unique way that JPCatholic does. For this I am immensely grateful.The real highlight of my education here, though, is that my relationship with Christ has flourished. The professors encourage us to do our studying on our knees. Prayer is so important for the Catholic life, and we learn to do it in an intimate way here at JPCatholic. Im so glad I came here, and would recommend it to absolutely anyone and everyone.

Do Not Attend. People are so close minded and unwelcoming if you dont fit into their standards. Shouldnt be Catholic or even a film school. If you want film go to LA.

Our visit was wonderful.

Just heard about this Great University.