Mizpa Pentecostal University () is a theological university located in

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, led and administrated by the

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, International Movement of Puerto Rico Region. Founded in , Mizpa is the oldest Pentecostal theological school in Puerto Rico.

History

In 1937, the Juan L. Lugo founded the Mizpa Bible Institute. The first Pentecostal missionary, Longo established the institute in barrio Santurce in the facilities of the Pentecostal Church of God, International Movement. On January 9, 1939, the first 12 students graduated. The Institute later moved to barrio Pajaros in Bayamon. In 1956, Lugo move the institute to the barrio Caimito in

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, its current location. . Currently the college community is represented by more than 13 denominations sisters. In 1985, the Pentecostal Seminary of Puerto Rico (SEPRI) and Mizpa Bible Institute merged under the name of Mizpa Pentecostal College. The new college offered university-level education with associates and bachelor's degrees. In February 2001, received the status "Initial Accreditation" from the

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(ABHE). In February 2006, the ABHE reaffirmed the accreditation of the College for the next ten years.

Programs

Certificates

Mizpa offers certificate programs in 20 centers across the island * Chaplaincy * Christian education * Ministerial erts

Associate degrees

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* Pastoral theology *

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Mizpa offer courses in professional improvement to all pastors who are promoted by the Church of God Pentecostal, M. I. in Puerto Rico. At the San Juan campus, students have the opportunity to receive Pell Grants and federal aid via

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program.

Directors

* Rev. Fr. Juan L. Lugo, * Reverend. Jose M, Martinez (3 times), * Rev. Fr. Benigno Colon, * Reverend. Luis C. Otero, * Reverend. Ramon Muniz (2 times), * Mis. Matilde Roman, Reverend. * Juan Caban (2 times), * Rev. Fr. Eleuterio Feliciano, * Reverend. Esmeraldo Cruz, * Reverend. David Ramos, * Rev. Joseph O. Santos * Dr. Sara Ramos Cartagena

Presidents

* Dr. Ramón Muñiz * Reverend. Reinaldo Arroyo * Dr. Naomi Rose * Rev. Luis R. Cruz * Rev. Daniel Cruz Olivera (since May 2003)

References

External links

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