Our History
Centered on Christ, Equipped for Life
San Diego Christian College (formerly Christian Heritage College) was generated through the vision of Drs. Tim and Beverly LaHaye who felt the need for a Christ-centered college on the west coast.
The College began in the fall of 1970, under the sponsorship of Scott Memorial Baptist Church, and was founded by Dr. Tim LaHaye, Dr. Art Peters, and Dr. Henry Morris. The first graduates were awarded degrees in June 1973.
As the College continued to grow at the Scott Memorial Baptist Church (now Shadow Mountain Community Church) in El Cajon, CA. Dr. David Jeremiah became Senior Pastor in 1981. He led the College as President and Chancellor over the next four decades.
Over 50 years after its founding, SDCC remains true to its Christ-centered beginnings.