Faith · Character · Knowledge · Service
Latin American University of California prepares Christian men and women through an education that integrates biblical faith, knowledge, character formation, spiritual growth, and practical preparation for service. Students are equipped to strengthen their relationship with God, serve their communities and fellow human beings, and fulfill their calling with a view toward the soon coming of Christ.
Admissions and application information
Faith, knowledge, and compassionate action in one educational mission.
Who we are
LAUC is a Christian educational institution operated by an independent, self-supporting Seventh-day Adventist ministry. Its educational work brings together biblical faith, practical preparation, and service to God and humanity.
LAUC is independently operated and is not owned, operated, sponsored, or organizationally affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church denomination.
Our identity
Faith forms character. Knowledge prepares for service.
Christian education at LAUC seeks the formation of the whole person, bringing together biblical faith, spiritual life, academic knowledge, practical preparation, and compassionate service.
Mission & vision
Mission
LAUC exists to prepare men and women for faithful Christian service through an education that brings together biblical truth, spiritual formation, academic knowledge, practical preparation, and compassionate service to others.
Vision
LAUC envisions graduates whose biblical faith, spiritual growth, knowledge, and practical preparation equip them to care for people, strengthen communities, and serve with wisdom and compassion.
The LAUC experience
Academic preparation and Christian formation come together in a community shaped by purpose.
Biblical principles provide the foundation for learning, spiritual life, character, and purpose.
Education seeks not only knowledge, but the development of Christian character and a life shaped by faith.
Students are prepared with knowledge and practical skills so that learning can be applied in ministry, profession, and service.
Education is directed toward useful and compassionate service to God, the community, and fellow human beings.
Academic programs
Explore LAUC's established areas of study and continuing education, each grounded in Christian formation and practical service.
Area of study
Area of study
Area of study
Continuing learning
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Our history
From professional institute beginnings to a growing university community, LAUC's story is one of education in service of a larger calling.
1990
Ministerio El Evangelio Eterno was established in California as a religious, educational, and philanthropic nonprofit organization, with education included as part of its institutional mission.
2009
The ministry's first educational institution, Instituto Rancho La Esperanza, began operating in Valle de Ojos Negros, Ensenada, Baja California.
January 2015
The Instituto de Naturopatía y Teología began in Alhambra, California, later operating in Baldwin Park, preparing students for Christian ministry, biblical instruction, evangelism, missionary health service, and related areas of service.
2017
In July, the institution transitioned to Latin American University of California at the Los Olivos campus in Perris, California.
2021
An Associate program in Christian Counseling was added, expanding preparation for service to people and communities.
Today
LAUC continues developing Christian higher education, academic preparation, and digital learning for service to God, students, communities, and the broader mission.
Student resources
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Your next chapter
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