Cincinnati Christian University
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1924 |
| Affiliation | Christian churches and churches of Christ |
| President | David Faust |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | |
| Mascot | Eagles |
| Website | www.ccuniversity.edu and www.goccueagles.com |
Cincinnati Christian University (formerly Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary) is a private Christian university located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is supported by the Christian churches and churches of Christ, which are part of the Restoration Movement.
History
CCU was established in 1924 and has served the Cincinnati area for over 88 years. It's mission is to teach men and women to live by biblical principles and to equip and empower them with character, skills, insight, and vision to lead the church and impact society for Christ.
In the fall of 2004, President David Faust unveiled the new CCU name and logo. The festivities were titled "Lighting the Hill" which represented a renewed commitment to being a light to the Price Hill community and the city of Cincinnati. However, Cincinnati Christian University not only wants to be a light in the community but to light the world for Christ by preparing men and women of all ethnic groups to obtain a degree in a Christian higher educational environment .
Campus
The university's main campus is located just a few miles west of downtown Cincinnati, but classes are also offered at extension sites in Sharonville, Ohio, and in Indianapolis. In 2009 CCU began offering classes in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and in the Greater Louisville area.
Academics
The university is made up of three schools: Cincinnati Bible College (traditional undergraduate), Cincinnati Bible Seminary (traditional graduate), and the College of Adult and Lifetime Learning, or CALL (adult education).
The university offers bachelor's degrees in biblical studies, ministry, leadership, intercultural/urban ministry, education, music, business management, information technology, and psychology. Graduate degrees are offered in counseling (MAC), religion (MAR), and divinity (MDiv).
Cincinnati Christian University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.[citation needed] Cincinnati Bible Seminary is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.[citation needed] CCU is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities, an organization including all of the accredited colleges and universities in the area. This consortium relationship gives students access to course offerings of the other institutions through a cross-registration arrangement as well as access to library resources of the other schools in the consortium.
CCU is a member of the Association of Schools of Jerusalem University College (formerly known as the Institute of Holy Land Studies) and is approved to offer the Master of Arts in Counseling program by the Ohio Counseling and Social Worker Board.
Athletics
Cincinnati Christian teams, nicknamed athletically as the Eagles, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). The Eagles also compete as a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division I level. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf and soccer; while women's sports include cross country, soccer and volleyball.
Notable alumni
- George W. BonDurant BA 1936, founder and former president of Atlanta Christian College and Mid-Atlantic Christian University.[citation needed]
- Terry Bradds BA 1980, jazz guitarist.[citation needed]
- Dan Burton did not graduate, member of United States House of Representatives from Indiana.[citation needed]
- Jack Cottrell BA 1959, Christian theologian.[citation needed]
- William A. Griffin MA 1979, former president of Mid-Atlantic Christian University.[citation needed]
- Rich Mullins, Christian musician.[citation needed]
- Michael A. O'Donnell MA 1983, former professor of Family Studies and founding Executive Director of the Southwest Center for Fathering at Abilene Christian University.[citation needed]
- James E. Smith, Biblical scholar and professor at Florida Christian College.[citation needed]
- Mindy Smith, singer/songwriter.[citation needed]
- James D. Strauss, theologian.[citation needed]
- Seth Wilson BA 1936, Dean of Ozark Christian College.[citation needed]
- Tim Peace Christian Musician and singer songwriter.[citation needed]
Presidents of Cincinnati Christian University
- Ralph Records (1928–1948)
- Woodrow Perry (1948–1970)
- Harvey C. Bream, Jr. (1970–1986)
- Ron Geary (1986–1988)
- Barry McCarty (1988–1993)
- David Grubbs (1993–2002)
- David Faust (2002-current)
References
External links
- Cincinnati Christian University
- Universities and colleges affiliated with the Christian churches and churches of Christ
- Association for Biblical Higher Education
- Universities and colleges in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Bible colleges
- Educational institutions established in 1924
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Greater Cincinnati Consortium of Colleges and Universities