Lincoln Christian University

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Lincoln Christian University
Official Logo of Lincoln Christian College
Motto To nurture and equip Christians with a Biblical worldview to serve and lead in the church and the world
Established 1944 (1944)
President Keith Ray
Admin. staff 95
Students 1,050
Location Lincoln, Illinois, USA
Website http://www.lincolnchristian.edu

Lincoln Christian University (LCU), formerly Lincoln Christian College and Seminary (LCCS)[1], comprises a School of Undergraduate Studies, a Seminary, and the Hargrove School, all located in Lincoln, Illinois. LCU is affiliated with the Christian churches and churches of Christ.

LCU's School of Undergraduate Studies is a private, four year, co-educational, residential Bible college offering Certificates, Associate's and Bachelor's degrees.[2] LCU's graduate Seminary offers Master's degrees (including a Master of Divinity) and a Doctor of Ministry degree.[2] The Hargrove School offers continuing educational programs.[1]

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[edit] History

[edit] Foundation

LCU was founded in 1944 as Lincoln Bible Institute,[1] a four-year Bible college aligned with the Restoration Movement. Its first President was Earl Hargrove; its first Dean was Enos Dowling. The seminary opened in 1951.

[edit] Recent history

In May 2009, officials from then-LCCS announced that the institution would change its name to Lincoln Christian University, effective September 2009.[1]

In 1993 LCU became affiliated with Eastern Christian College, which was renamed Lincoln Christian College-East Coast.[3] ECC then closed in 2005 and was absorbed by Mid-Atlantic Christian University.[4]

LCU recently completed an extensive capital campaign, including the construction of new housing and athletics facilities and the renovation of office and classroom buildings.

[edit] Programs

LCU currently offers undergraduate degrees that include:

  • Biblical Studies,
  • Biblical Exposition,
  • Business Administration,
  • Children and Family Ministry,
  • Christian Education,
  • Intercultural Studies,
  • Philosophy,
  • Pre-Nursing,
  • Preaching,
  • Psychology (formerly Community and Care Ministries),
  • TESOL,
  • Worship Ministry,
  • Youth Ministry

Graduate programs include:

  • Master of Divinity,
  • Master of Arts in Bible or Theology,
  • Master of Arts in Ministry,
  • Master of Arts in Counseling,
  • Master of Arts in TESOL,
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Management,
  • Doctor of Ministry

Seminary Master of Arts and/or Master of Divinity students select a specialization from the following fields:

Bible and Theology/Philosophy Field--

Bible:

  • Biblical Languages
  • New Testament
  • Old Testament

Theology & Philosophy:

  • Christian Apologetics
  • Church History/Historical Theology
  • Church & Culture
  • Contemporary Christian Theology
  • General Theology
  • Philosophy

Christian Ministries Field--

  • General Ministry
  • Preaching Ministry
  • Church Development
  • Christian Education
  • Leadership Studies
  • Worship Studies
  • Pastoral Care & Counseling
  • Intercultural Studies (Missions)
  • Bible Translation

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d "LCCS to become LCU." Lincoln Courier, 6 May 2009.
  2. ^ a b Association for Biblical Higher Education Directory. Accessed 9 May 2009.
  3. ^ http://www2.westminster-mo.edu/wc_users/homepages/staff/brownr/MarylandCC.htm
  4. ^ http://www.macuniversity.edu/Assets/MACU/Documents/Academics/ECC%20Trans%20Req%20Form.pdf

[edit] External links

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