The Seal of La Sierra University represents the core of our existence and our reason for being.
Every element represents an important part of our mission.
The cross, as the pre-eminent symbol for Christ, is placed in the position of greatest importance in the design, and it superimposes the world. It is in the Greek form rather than the Latin, and the arms are made up of three strokes, symbolizing belief in the Trinity. The opened books are displayed in deep perspective, as though on a scholar's desk, and their converging lines of projection focus at the center of the cross, indicating that Christ is at the heart of the University's life. The symbol of two intersecting circles in the right-hand border is the mandorla, representing the person of Jesus Christ linking the two realms of heaven and Earth. All rights reserved.