Mid-America Christian University
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| Established: | 1953 |
| Type: | Private, Christian |
| Religious affiliation: | Church of God (Anderson) |
| President: | Dr. John D. Fozard |
| Students: | 863 |
| Undergraduates: | 743 |
| Postgraduates: | 120 |
| Location: | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States |
| Campus: | 65-acre (260,000 m2) |
| Former names: | South Texas Bible Institute Gulf Coast Bible College Mid-America Bible College |
| Mascot: | Evangels |
| Athletics: | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
| Affiliations: | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Website: | www.macu.edu |
The Mid-America Christian University ("MACU") is a Bible college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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[edit] Mission Statement
Mid-America Christian University equips students to impact their world for Christ through achieving Bible-based academic excellence in a Christian environment, so that students professionally serve in their chosen vocation/ministry.
[edit] Core Values
The following are the University's core values, as listed in the 2008-2009 MACU Student Handbook:
Wesleyan-Arminian: We are faithful to the heritage of the Church of God Reformation Movement and to the Wesleyan-Arminian interpretation of Scripture.
Missionary: Christian higher education encompasses evangelism and discipleship of our constituencies so that graduates are prepared to fulfill the Great Commission.
Change-Agents: We prepare Christian leaders to bring about positive social change by sharing their Christian faith, demonstrating ethical character in their vocation, and being actively engaged in community leadership. Holistic: Our educational system is designed to develop the whole person, spirit, soul, and body.
Diversity: We are committed to being a redemptive community that respects racial, gender, and cultural diversity.
Lifelong Leaders: We are engaged in experiences and programs that encourage lifelong learners.
Relevancy: We provide relevant curriculum established upon biblical principles, best practices, and rigorous standards.
Stewardship: We practice faithful stewardship of God-given resources to ensure they are employed for maximum efficiency.
Innovation: We utilize innovative methods to make Christian higher education accessible.[1]
[edit] Academics
MACU offers Bible-based liberal arts programs and ministry education. The university extends over 25 major fields of study at the graduate and undergraduate level, leading to an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or a Master's Degree.[2]
[edit] Traditional (Undergraduate)
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[edit] Adult Studies (Undergraduate)
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[edit] Adult Studies (Graduate)
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[edit] Campus
The university campus consists of eight buildings set on a 65-acre (260,000 m2) plot. The main building has nearly two acres under the same roof. The college auditorium has the capacity of 670 seats, which is used for chapel, assemblies, and other special sessions.
[edit] Library
The Charles Ewing Brown Library, located on campus, offers the students and faculty access to thousands of resources for use in academic research as well as for personal pleasure. The Library's collection contains over 166,800 volumes, including: over 41,100 print book and periodical titles, over 58,200 electronic book titles, over 15,400 online periodical titles, and over 4,100 online government documents.[3] It can seat over 150 students and has 33 computer stations, two meeting rooms, a writing lab, and an Education Resource Center for students in the School of Teacher Education.
The C. E. Brown Library also participates in the OK-Share card system provided by the Oklahoma Council of Academic Library Directors (OCALD) which gives students and faculty of the university access to resources that are not directly available in the campus library.[4]
[edit] History
| South Texas Bible Institute | Established | 1953 |
| Gulf Coast Bible College | Renamed | 1955 |
| Gulf Coast Bible College | Accredited | 1978 |
| Mid-America Bible College | Relocated and Renamed | 1985 |
| Mid-America Christian University | Renamed | 2003 |
The institution, now known as MACU, was founded on September 14, 1953, as the South Texas Bible Institute in Houston, Texas. It was chartered as a center for higher education. Dr. Max R. Gaulke established the institution with the help of the First Church of God.
In the fall of 1955, the curriculum of the institution was expanded to that of a four-year university and the name was changed to Gulf Coast Bible College. In 1966, Gulf-Coast Bible College became an associate member of the American Association of Bible Colleges and was granted full membership in 1968. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional accrediting association, granted full accreditation in 1978.
The Gulf Coast Bible College became a general agency of the Church of God (Anderson) in June 1968. The Executive Council of the Church of God accepted the college as a member organization. Additionally, the college also was granted membership on the Commission on Higher Education of the Church of God.
The Gulf Coast Bible College relocated to Oklahoma City in the summer of 1985, and changed its name to Mid-America Bible College. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has accredited the college. The institution adopted its current name, Mid-America Christian University in 2003.
[edit] External links
- www.macu.edu -- the official MACU website
- www.macuathletics.com -- the official MACU Athletics website
[edit] References
- ^ "MACU Student Handbook 2008-2009". http://www.macu.edu/parents_visitors/files/08-09%20Student%20Handbook.pdf.
- ^ "MACU Academics". http://www.macu.edu/academics/majors.php.
- ^ "MACU Library". http://library.macu.edu/.
- ^ "Oklahoma Council of Academic Library Directors (OCALD)". http://www.okhighered.org/ocald/ok-share.shtml.
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