Ahead of the 2026–27 academic year, Cairn University has reorganized its academic offerings into three schools: the School of Bible & Theology, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and the School of Professional Studies. In the School of Bible & Theology, the graduate programs are now offered through Cairn Theological Seminary.
The newly formed School of Professional Studies brings together a broad collection of academic programs and departments, including the departments of Business and Technology, Teacher Education, Music, and Graduate Counseling. The EdD and Criminal Justice programs are also housed in this school. Dr. Stephen Dill is serving as the interim dean.
The School of Liberal Arts & Sciences maintains its name in this transition but (in transferring a few programs to the School of Professional Studies) has a renewed focus on the interdisciplinary education found in the liberal arts. Dr. Victoria Aquilone has been appointed as dean ahead of the Fall 2026 semester. The previous dean, Dr. Aneesh Khushman, is serving as the chair of natural sciences.
The School of Bible & Theology (previously the School of Divinity) is also home to Cairn Theological Seminary. The seminary was not introduced in order to offer new programs, as Cairn University has offered graduate-level Bible education since 1992. This was instead a decision that reiterates and clearly communicates Cairn University’s longstanding commitment to biblical and theological education to prospective students and churches. The Master of Divinity, Master of Arts (Religion), and Master of Arts (Executive Ministry Leadership) are offered through the Seminary. A more robust look at Cairn Theological Seminary will be available in the Fall 2026 issue of Cairn magazine, to be released in late October.
