Dallas Baptist University
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Dallas Baptist University (DBU), formerly known as Dallas Baptist College, is a Christian liberal arts university located in Dallas, Texas, USA. The school's stated purpose is to provide quality Christ-centered education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in order to produce servant leaders who can integrate faith, learning and profession.
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[edit] History
DBU began as Decatur Baptist College in Decatur, Texas, in 1898. Originally a two-year college, it served as a feeder to the larger baptist institution, Baylor University in Waco, Texas. In 1965, DBU moved from Decatur to its present location in southwest Dallas as a result of the local Dallas Baptist Association's desire for a local baptist college.
Plagued by financial problems, the school struggled for a number of years. Campus folklore says that many believed the official name of the school to be "Financially Troubled Dallas Baptist University", since it always preceded the name of the university. However, in the late 1980s, Gary Cook became president of the university, a turning point in its history. Enrollment has increased and the school has emerged from its financial difficulties.[citation needed] Fall 2006 enrollment for the total of graduate and undergraduate students was 5,153 students.[1]
The school is associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
[edit] Notable faculty
- William E. Bell
- Jim Underwood
- Fred A. White
- David Naugle
- Gary Cook
- Genslay
[edit] Theme scripture
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
[edit] External links
- DBU's Official Site
- Baptist General Convention of Texas Denominational entity with which DBU is aligned.
- The Chieftain The 2004-2005 unofficial press of DBU.
- DBU's Unofficial Site Useful compendium of links.
- The DBU Snipe Student underground movement.
- Snorglak, Prince of DBU Written in the tradition of Screwtape Letters.
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