Gayle D. Beebe and Kevin Vanhoozer: Why a Christian Liberal Arts College Matters
Kevin Vanhoozer
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27 April 2026
4 May 2026
Westmont President Gayle D. Beebe and renowned theologian and Westmont alumnus Kevin Vanhoozer discuss the power of a liberal arts education that prepares students for a lifetime of purpose, growth and impact.
Beebe has served as the eighth president of Westmont College since 2007, guiding the nationally ranked Christian liberal arts institution through transformative growth, academic innovation and resilient leadership. Drawing on a rich background in theology, philosophy, and strategic management, Beebe has combined intellectual depth with practical vision to advance Westmont’s mission of cultivating thoughtful scholars, grateful servants, and faithful leaders for global engagement.
Vanhoozer, who joined the Westmont College Board of Trustees in 2024, is a research professor of systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
