Lomaland was a Theosophical community in Point Loma in San Diego, California , from 1900 to 1942. Theosophical Society leader Katherine Tingley founded it in 1900 as a school, cultural center, and residential facility for her followers. The American headquarters of the Theosophical Society Pasadena was also situated there. The facility was important to the growing city of San Diego for its cultural offerings, and it left a lasting legacy in its campus (now Point Loma Nazarene University ) which still retains many of the unique architectural features of the original Lomaland. The residents of Lomaland also transformed their Point Loma neighborhood by planting so many trees, orchards and shrubs that the formerly barren neighborhood is now known as the " Wooded Area ".
45-506: Led by Katherine Tingley, the group came to Point Loma to establish a community that would model the philosophical and humanitarian goals of Theosophy. The "White City" envisioned by Tingley was to be located on the extreme western edge of the North American continent but oriented toward India, the spiritual center of Theosophical beliefs. The blend of new world confidence, Victorian morality, a love of antiquity, and Indian spirituality created
90-406: A Bible college did not fit Bresee's notion of a real Christian school, and he "promised little or no assistance." The women went ahead with their plan, with money raised from their husbands, and Pacific Bible College opened in 1902 under Principal Mary Hill. In 1906, Bresee's interest in the college was piqued with a large donation from Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Deets. Bresee now saw the possibility for
135-544: A deal which was finalized on September 15, 1950. That same year, Balboa University became affiliated with the Southern California Methodist Conference , changed its name to California Western University and relocated to Lomaland. In 1960, the Cal Western law school moved from its downtown location to Rohr Hall at Point Loma to join the rest of the school. The law school received accreditation from
180-577: A display center for the Woman's Exchange and Mart. The unusual truss design in the interior of the building emphasized the square and the circle, which were symbolic of heaven and earth. Lomaland dissolved in the aftermath of the Great Depression of the 1930s and the death of Katherine Tingley in 1929. In 1942, the campus was sold to Coronado developer George W. Wood. The Theosophical Society staff and remaining students moved to Covina . Wood planned to use
225-602: A lengthy pre-PLNU history. Before it served as the Point Loma Nazarene University campus, the area was the location of a Theosophical commune run by Katherine Tingley . It became known as "Lomaland". By 1900, the campus was dominated by the imposing Academy Building and the adjoining Temple of Peace of the Theosophical Society. Both buildings were constructed in the Theosophical vernacular that included
270-500: A prisoner released from jail, and going home." From that time forward, Purucker taught classes, gave lectures and wrote several works on Theosophy. He succeeded Katherine Tingley to leadership of the Theosophical Society in 1929 and saw its operations through the great depression. In 1942, he sold the property at Point Loma and moved the headquarters to Covina, California. He died a few months later, on September 27, 1942. His legacy includes several publications, including elucidations of
315-524: A real liberal arts college in the newly renamed Deets Pacific Bible College. Bresee and Deets were soon planning Nazarene University together: academy, liberal arts college, and bible school. It became one of the first three "official" educational institutions affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene in 1908, and was named Deets Pacific Bible College in 1909. In 1910, it was renamed Nazarene University and, against
360-549: A unique community that found its expression in architecture that is still visible on the campus of Point Loma Nazarene University. Gottfried de Purucker visited Point Loma in 1894, and in 1896 he met Katherine Tingley in Geneva where he spoke about the place. In 1897 Tingley bought a piece of land at Point Loma, and in February 1897 she laid the first stone for a School for the Revival of
405-795: Is a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) since the 2012–13 academic year. They were also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the West Region of the Division I level. The Sea Lions previously competed in
450-605: Is based on the number of units the student is enrolled. Full-time students are required to attend chapel. Freshmen and sophomores must attend 33 chapels, and juniors and seniors must attend 25 chapels. If a student does not complete all of their chapel credits by the end of the semester, they will be fined for each chapel credit missed. Point Loma Nazarene University has a "commitment to educating students as whole people." The university offers more than 60 areas of scholarship as Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, as well as graduate degrees. There were 3,480 students at
495-739: Is currently the location for the Communication Studies Department. Lomaland dissolved in the aftermath of World War I and was used for bootlegging during the Prohibition period. The tunnel systems and site were later taken over by Fort Rosecrans before World War II . It served as an observation point and several barracks were installed on the site, which constitute some of the campus dormitories for PLNU. In 1952, California Western University relocated to Point Loma. In 1968, California Western changed its name to United States International University and moved to Scripps Ranch , while
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#1733085802364540-589: The American Bar Association in 1962. In 1968, California Western University changed its name to United States International University (USIU). The law school, however, retained the name Cal Western. In 1973, the law school relocated from its Point Loma location to the current downtown campus and Pasadena College moved to Point Loma to replace it. USIU moved to Scripps Ranch and in 2001 it merged with California School of Professional Psychology to form Alliant International University . Pasadena College
585-864: The California Western School of Law retained its old name and relocated from its Point Loma location to downtown in 1973. Pasadena College moved from Pasadena to Point Loma to replace it. PLNU is one of the eight U.S. liberal arts colleges and universities affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene . PLNU is the college for the "Southwest Region" of the United States, comprising the northern California, Sacramento, central California, Los Angeles, Anaheim, southern California, Arizona , New Mexico , and Hawaii districts, which include California , Arizona , New Mexico , Hawaii , and parts of Nevada , Utah , and Texas . Each college receives financial backing from
630-695: The Eastern Nazarene College : Fred J. Shields and Floyd W. Nease , 1919-1923 and 1924–1930, respectively. One, Orval J. Nease , was president of his alma mater from 1928 to 1933. The fourth, David Alexander, has been president of Northwest Nazarene since 2008. Hoku , singer and daughter of the late Don Ho , studied business at PLNU briefly, but left during her first semester. William De Los Santos , author, poet, screenwriter and motion-picture director, attended (enrolled as William Hilbert). Micah Albert , photojournalist who has covered issues in Africa and
675-1086: The Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1986–87 to 2011–12. Point Loma became an active member in the NCAA since the summer of 2014, which signified the conclusion of their three-year transition process from the NAIA to NCAA Division II. Point Loma competes in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, soccer and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field and volleyball. Notable alumni include Edward J. Blakely , educator and researcher on urban and suburban issues, James Dobson , evangelical psychologist , Greg Laswell , musician and producer, Mildred Bangs Wynkoop , and Nazarene theologian . Alumni include four college presidents. Two were presidents of
720-635: The Symbolist style popular in Europe at that time. Machell also supervised the woodworking school at Point Loma. Agricultural experimentation was essential to the Lomaland community's desire to be self-sufficient in all respects. Lomaland had public buildings for the entire community and several private homes. The home of Albert Spalding , the sporting goods tycoon, was built in 1901. The building combines late-Victorian wooden architecture with historical motifs such as
765-516: The Academy Building were influenced by the Symbolist style popular in Europe at that time. Machell also supervised the woodworking school at Point Loma. Lomaland had public buildings for the entire community and several private homes. The home of Albert Spalding , the sporting goods tycoon , was built in 1901. The building combines late- Victorian wooden architecture with historical motifs such as
810-542: The Christian College National Championship seven times since 1998. PLNU's resources include an honors program, career services, and study abroad opportunities. PLNU hosts numerous denominational and local community events: arts & culture gatherings, outdoor activities, and faith and ministry opportunities. The Point Loma Nazarene (PLNU) athletic teams are called the Sea Lions. The university
855-578: The Church of the Nazarene" until the name was changed to Point Loma Nazarene College (PLNC) in 1983. In 1998, the name was changed again, to Point Loma Nazarene University (PLNU). PLNU has different locations besides the main campus in Point Loma, with graduate programs at regional centers in Bakersfield, and Mission Valley San Diego. Once owned by the Theosophical Society , the Point Loma site has
900-510: The Lost Mysteries of Antiquity (SRLMA). In 1899 Tingley moved to Lomaland, and in 1900 Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society (UBTS) also established their headquarters there. Agricultural experimentation was essential to the Lomaland community's desire to be self-sufficient in all respects, and the group imported and tried many different types of plants and trees including avocados , oranges , and other fruit. Katherine Tingley's goal
945-728: The Middle East, earned a degree in graphic communications. Robert Pierce , the evangelist who founded World Vision and Samaritan's Purse , studied on the Pasadena campus. Destin Daniel Cretton , a filmmaker, majored in communications. Dawson Daughtery and Luke Fabry of the band Almost Monday also attended Point Loma Nazarene University. Notable faculty members include Frank G. Carver , Wesleyan Center Scholar in Residence; Darrel R. Falk , author of Coming to Peace with Science ; and director of
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#1733085802364990-432: The Nazarene churches on its region; part of each church budget is paid into a fund for its regional school. Each college or university is also bound by a gentlemen's agreement not to actively recruit outside its respective "educational region." Point Loma Nazarene University offers many ministry opportunities including chapel, community and discipleship ministries, international and worship ministries. Attendance to chapel
1035-699: The Regional Universities West category out of 128 schools listed in that section. Forbes ranked PLNU as #263 in the country among all universities as of 2019 and #54 in the West. According to PayScale, the median mid-career salary of PLNU graduates in 2019 (bachelor's degrees only) was $ 90,100. The institution has a debate team that won the National Parliamentary Debate Association championship in 2007 and met success as Sweepstakes Champions three times since 2003. PLNU has won
1080-663: The Temple of Peace was dominated by two massive carved doors that symbolized the Theosophical Principles of spiritual enlightenment and human potential. These doors are currently located in the archives of the San Diego Historical Society. The sculptor, Reginald Machell, was educated in England , but moved to Lomaland with the community in 1899. The interior furnishings he carved for the Academy Building were influenced by
1125-459: The Theosophical Society, under the leadership of Katherine Tingley . Of this period, Purucker said: "all my early life, up till nearly thirty, was passed in the whirl of social and diplomatic and literary and artistic circles, in Geneva, Paris, and other European capitals and big cities. I hated this life, as you can imagine, and when the word came to me from the "Bosses" to pack up and go to Point Loma into years of retirement and training, I felt like
1170-419: The buildings and site to create a 5,000 population housing district (after using the property for temporary war housing during World War II.) However, due to limitations in the property transfer agreement and the dangerous condition of many of the buildings on the site, he was allowed to move in only 300 patrons. After Wood died, Dwight Stanford helped purchase the property for the struggling Balboa University ,
1215-490: The church through extensive training in language and religious studies. Purucker recalls having at age 14 translated the entire New Testament from Greek, and at age 17 having translated the Book of Genesis from Hebrew. But he recalls having had an intuition that something was wrong with the church system he grew up in. It was when he began studying eastern religions and philosophies and Theosophy that, in his words: "I realized that
1260-553: The college in 2007, 2,346 of whom were undergraduates . The 2007 acceptance rate for students who applied to the college was 53.5 percent. In 2017, PLNU launched its first doctoral-level curriculum in the form of a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission . Some programs and units at the university are accredited by specific organizations: U.S. News & World Report 2019 ranked PLNU #9 in
1305-626: The community was female, and notable for this time, the same percentage was also represented in executive positions. "Raja Yoga" meant divine union, and the educational goals of the school involved not only the intellect, but also moral and spiritual development. The Raja Yoga Academy was a boarding school; over 300 students lived together in group homes that were known as "Lotus Houses." Children from poor families could go to school without paying any charges. The students also played classical dramas, as well as those of Shakespeare . Each student had to learn to play at least one instrument, so that after 1905
1350-486: The first school orchestra of the United States could hold weekly concerts and go on tour. A theosophical university was established in 1919. It offered courses in the humanities and in science, and was accredited by the state of California. In 1942 the university was relocated to Covina . The publishing house changed its name several times, it was called The Theosophical publishing company , Aryan theosophical press , or Theosophical university press . In 1942 Lomaland
1395-525: The flattened arch motif and whimsical references to antiquity . The buildings were topped by amethyst domes, which were lighted at night and could be seen offshore. The entrance to the Academy Building was dominated by two massive carved doors that symbolized the Theosophical Principles of "spiritual enlightenment" and "human potential." The sculptor, Reginald Machell, was educated in England, but moved to Lomaland in 1896. The interior furnishings he carved for
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1440-455: The instinct of my soul had been a true one". Of the Theosophical literature, he said: "I read it avidly and studied it eagerly, and then my heart awoke, as my brain had awoke before. But now, from a study of the theosophical literature, my heart awaking, I began to realize what there was, not only in me, but in my fellows; and I said to myself: hereafter my life is consecrate to what I know to be
1485-541: The modified Corinthian column (now shaped like a papyrus leaf) and flattened arches. The amethyst dome was restored by a team of scholars led by Dr. Dwayne Little of the PLNC department of History and Political Science in 1983. The first Greek theater in North America was built on this site in 1901. It was used for sporting events and theatrical performances. The tessellated pavement and stoa were added in 1909. The theatre
1530-520: The modified Corinthian column (now shaped like a papyrus leaf) and flattened arches. The amethyst dome was restored by a team of scholars led by Dr. Dwayne Little of the department of history and political science at Point Loma Nazarene University in 1983. The first Greek theater in North America was built on this site in 1901. It was used for sporting events and theatrical performances. Tessellated pavement and stoa were added in 1909. The theatre
1575-416: The truth. No man can live unto himself alone; no man can tread the pathway — the still, small, old pathway — of the spiritual self within him, alone." These experiences led him to the Theosophical Society , which he joined on August 16, 1893. The years from 1893 until 1903 were spent traveling and working, largely in Europe, before moving to Point Loma and joining the staff at Lomaland , the headquarters of
1620-644: The wishes of Jackson Deets and the advice of Nazarene General Superintendent John W. Goodwin , the college moved to the Hugus Ranch property in Pasadena, California . It was renamed again to Pasadena University following a theological dispute and near bankruptcy in 1917. In 1924, the name was changed again, this time to Pasadena College. The school received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in 1949. The college preparatory program
1665-502: The writings of Helena Blavatsky . Several additional works were also published posthumously. Point Loma Nazarene University Point Loma Nazarene University ( PLNU ) is a private Christian liberal arts college with its main campus in Point Loma in San Diego, California , United States. It was founded in 1902 as a Bible college by the Church of the Nazarene . The college
1710-443: Was ended in the 1950s. In 1973, the college was moved to the former California Western University campus on Point Loma in San Diego , after a rejected plan to move the school to Santa Ana . The Pasadena campus was later purchased by the U.S. Center for World Mission and currently houses William Carey International University . After the move to San Diego, the college existed for ten years as "Point Loma College: An Institution of
1755-553: Was founded by several female laypersons in the Church of the Nazarene with the assistance of Phineas F. Bresee , co-founder of the Nazarene Church in Los Angeles . The "initiators," in the words of historian Timothy L. Smith, convinced "a reluctant Bresee to support the venture." The institution envisioned was "a simple Bible college" to train ministerial and lay leadership for the newly established Nazarene denomination; however,
1800-532: Was moved in the early 2000's to the east side. Cabrillo Hall is currently the home of the Communication Studies department. The reception area was housed in a rectangular building known as the Executive Building. This multi-purpose structure was originally located just southwest of the Academy Building. It served a variety of functions that included telephone and mail services; in 1908 it was used as
1845-613: Was renamed Point Loma College, then Point Loma Nazarene University , and remains at that location. 32°43′01″N 117°15′02″W / 32.716853°N 117.250686°W / 32.716853; -117.250686 Gottfried de Purucker Gottfried de Purucker (January 15, 1874 – September 27, 1942) was a Theosophist , author and leader of the Theosophical Society Pasadena (then headquartered at Point Loma , California) from 1929-1942. Purucker's father, an Anglican minister, prepared his son for his future with
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1890-540: Was sold, and the Theosophical Society moved to Covina, near Los Angeles . At its height, the community consisted of at least five or six dozen buildings, some quite distinctive. By 1900, the campus was dominated by the imposing Academy Building and the adjoining Temple of Peace. Both buildings were constructed in the Theosophical vernacular that included a flattened arch motif and whimsical references to antiquity. The buildings were topped by amethyst domes, which were lighted at night and could be seen offshore. The entrance to
1935-555: Was the site of a number of productions of Greek and Shakespearean dramas. Cabrillo Hall, which served as the International Center Headquarters, the Brotherhood Headquarters, and "Wachere Crest" building, was completed in 1909. It served as office space for the Theosophical Society and as a residence for Katherine Tingley after 1909. It was originally located on the west side of Pepper Tree lane. The hall
1980-421: Was the site of a number of productions of Greek and Shakespearean dramas. Cabrillo Hall, which served as the International Center Headquarters, and the Brotherhood Headquarters (also called "Wachere Crest" and "Laurel Crest"), was completed in 1909. It served as office for the Theosophical Society and as a residence for Katherine Tingley after 1909. It was originally located on the west side of Pepper Tree Lane but
2025-476: Was to serve fresh fruits and vegetables at Lomaland every day of the year. In summer 1900, the educational arm of Lomaland, a Raja yoga school, was opened up. In 1901 followed an open air Greek theatre, a temple, in 1914 a college, and by 1919 a theosophical university. Many other buildings were established including a hotel, a theatre, a textile factory, a joinery, a bakery, a publishing house, and more. Vegetable and fruit gardens were planted. Around 60 percent of
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