Bob Jones University

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Bob Jones University

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MottoPetimus Credimus.

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Established

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1927

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School type

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Private

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President

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Stephen Jones

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Location

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Greenville, SC, USA

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Greenville - SC - USA

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Enrollment

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3,592+ undergraduate600+ graduate

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Faculty/Staff

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1,800

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Campus

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Suburban 225 acres (911,000 m²)

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Suburban - Acre - M²

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Sports teams

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intramural

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Website

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www.bju.edu

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Bob Jones University (BJU) is a private, non-denominational, Christian liberal arts university in Greenville, South Carolina. Founded in 1927 by Bob Jones, Sr., an evangelist and revival-preacher, it is the largest private liberal arts university in South Carolina.

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Private - Christian - Liberal arts - University - Greenville - South Carolina - 1927 - Bob Jones, Sr. - Evangelist

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The current president of the University is Stephen Jones, son of previous school president Bob Jones III and the first president of the University not named "Bob Jones." The university enrolls approximately 4,200 students with a staff of 1,800. It offers degrees in 126 majors, plus additional schools from kindergarten through 12th grade.

Related Topics:
Stephen Jones - Bob Jones III - Kindergarten

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The University is currently a candidate for accreditation through the Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, allowing it to be listed as an accredited institution.

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Its mission statement read as follows: Within the cultural and academic soil of liberal arts education, Bob Jones University exists to grow Christlike character that is Scripturally disciplined; others-serving; God-loving; Christ-proclaiming; and focused above.

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The school is also known for its strong connection to the anti-Catholic movement in Ireland, and anti-Catholic movements in general.

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Interracial relationships at the university were prohibited for many years, but the ban was lifted in 2000 after Dr. Bob Jones III announced its nullification on Larry King Live.

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2000 - Bob Jones III - Larry King Live

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