Colorado Christian University
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| Motto | χαρις και αληθεια (Grace and Truth) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private , Evangelical |
| Established | 1914 |
| President | William L. Armstrong |
| Students | 3,400+ |
| Location | , , USA |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Navy Blue , Gold |
| Affiliations | Council for Christian Colleges and Universities |
| Mascot | Cougars |
| Website | http://www.ccu.edu |
Colorado Christian University (CCU) is a private interdenominational Christian liberal arts university in Lakewood, Colorado in the United States. The University is comprised of two colleges: the College of Undergraduate Studies[1] and the College of Adult and Graduate Studies[2]. CCU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3]. The University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities[4] and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities[5].
Location
Colorado Christian University is located at the edge of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb just 10 miles west of downtown Denver. In addition to the main Lakewood campus that mainly houses CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) for traditional students, their College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) has several regional learning centers located throughout Colorado[6]. These centers include the Denver Tech Center Campus (Englewood, CO), the Northern Colorado Regional Center (Loveland, CO), the Northglenn Center (Northglenn, CO), the Southern Colorado Regional Center (Colorado Springs, CO), and the Western Colorado Regional Center (Grand Junction, CO). Many courses are also available online through the Global Online Center.
History
CCU’s heritage dates back to the formation of Denver Bible Institute in 1914. As the demand for Christian education grew, Denver Bible Institute was granted a state charter to become a four-year Bible college known in 1945 as Denver Bible College. As expansion continued with the formulation of three main academic schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School, and the Bible Institute, Denver Bible College became Rockmont College in 1949. During this period of time, a Denver Bible Institute alumnus founded Western Bible Institute whose mission was to “prepare students for the field of ministry”.
In 1981, Rockmont College was awarded accreditation by the North Central Association[7], and four years later merged with Western Bible Institute to become Colorado Christian College. Recognizing the benefits of combining resources in order to create an influential Christian university in Colorado, Colorado Christian College merged with Colorado Baptist University, in 1989, to become what is now Colorado Christian University[8].
Academics
College of Undergraduate Studies
The College of Undergraduate Studies provides academic programs for traditional undergraduate students. The college offers majors in: accounting, biblical studies, biology, business administration, communication, English, global studies, history, liberal arts, mathematics, music, music education, psychology, science, social science, theology, worship arts, and youth ministry. In addition, the college offers education licensure programs for elementary and secondary education, and pre-professional studies in pre-law and pre-medicine[9].
The College of Undergraduate Studies also offers off-campus study opportunities through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities’ Best Semester Program[10], Focus on the Family’s Focus Leadership Institute[11], and Jerusalem University College[12] in Israel.
College of Adult and Graduate Studies
The College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers undergraduate degree completion, educator licensing, and certificate programs for working professionals[13]. The college also offers master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs[14]. Students may take courses through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies Centers located throughout Colorado or through the college’s Global Online Center[15].
Student Life
Campus Activities
- Best of Colorado events
- Chapel Programs
- Clubs and Organizations
- Intramural Sports
- Student Government Association
- Student Publications
Community Involvement
Students in CCU’s College of Undergraduate Studies are required to complete a specified number of volunteer service hours per semester enrolled at CCU[16]. Through this requirement, CCU students participate in a variety of student-led outreach ministries in the local community.[17]
Global Outreach
Colorado Christian University sponsors several service-based, short-term mission trips through its CCU2theWorld organization[18]. The affluence of the countries visited is wide-ranging, though emphasis is typically placed on helping the underprivileged.
Athletics
CCU is both an NCAA Division II and NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association) institution that offers 12 intercollegiate sports including:
- Baseball (Men)
- Basketball (Men and Women)
- Cross Country (Men and Women)
- Golf (Men and Women)
- Soccer(Men and Women)
- Tennis (Men and Women)
- Volleyball (Women)
The CCU Cougars compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
Notable alumni
- Leanor Ortega, saxophonist for Five Iron Frenzy and currently on staff with Scum of the Earth Church[19]
- Ben Haley and Patrick Meese from the Band Meese[20]
- Michael Jenkins, son of Jerry B. Jenkins, author of the Left Behind Series
- John Eldredge, Christian author[21].
Notes and references
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/undergrad/
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/ags/
- ^ http://www.ncahlc.org/
- ^ http://www.cccu.org/members_and_affiliates/?member_type=mbr&all=true
- ^ http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/members.asp
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/a/locations/
- ^ http://www.ncahlc.org/
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/welcome/history.asp
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/undergrad/
- ^ http://www.bestsemester.com/
- ^ http://www.focusinstitute.org/Display.asp?Page=academicpartnerships
- ^ http://www.juc.edu/index.html
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/a/programs/
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/grad/programs/
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/ccu/a/locations/
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/lifedirections/service.asp
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/campusministries/studentmin.asp
- ^ http://www.ccu.edu/CCU2theWorld/
- ^ http://www.scumoftheearth.net/staff/leanor-till/
- ^ http://www.meesemusic.com/]
- ^ http://www.ransomedheart.com/
External links
- www.ccu.edu -- Official web site
