Grace College

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Grace College & Seminary

Image:GraceSeal.gif
Motto Character, Competence, Service
Established 1948
Type private coeducational
Endowment $4.3 million[1]
President Dr. Ronald E. Manahan
Faculty 74
Students 1,308
Undergraduates 1,188
Postgraduates 120
Location Winona Lake, IN, USA
Campus rural: 165 acre (0.667 km²)
Athletics Image:GraceCollegeIndianaSpiritMark.jpg
14 NAIA teams,
called Lancers
Colors Red and White
Affiliations Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches
Website www.grace.edu

Grace College and Theological Seminary exists as a fusion of two academic communities: the college and the seminary in Winona Lake, IN.

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[edit] Accreditation

In 1994, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools gave accreditation to "Grace College and Seminary",[2] thereby joining the previously two individually-accredited institutions. It is also a member of several organizations including[3] the Council of Independent Colleges,[4] the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities,[5], the Indiana Conference of Higher Education, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana,[6] and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.[7] It is also approved by the Association of Christian Schools International[8]

[edit] Grace Theological Seminary

The seminary enjoys a history that dates back to its 1937[9] organization by Alva J. McClain,[10] the founder and first president. Its mission statement reads, "Grace Theological Seminary is a learning community dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming the whole person for local church and global ministry."[11]

The seminary is accredited by Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada.[1]. The dean of the seminary is Dr. Jeff Gill.

[edit] Grace College

It began as a two-year college in 1948,[9] is currently categorized as a four-year liberal arts school by The College Board.[12] Its mission statement reads, "Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies Biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service."[13]

[edit] Athletics

Grace sponsors 15 intercollegiate sports. The college is probably best known in the athletic realm for the Men's Basketball team winning the 1992 N.A.I.A. Division 2 National Championship. Coach Jim Kessler has been head men's basketball coach at Grace since the 1976-1977 season, and in 2005, won his 500th career game.

[edit] References

  1. ^ America's Best Colleges 2006. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved on January 27, 2006.
  2. ^ The Higher Learning Commission website. "Directory of HLC Affiliated Institutions: Grace College and Seminary". Retrieved Dec. 16, 2005.
  3. ^ "Accreditation/Affiliations"
  4. ^ Council of Independent Colleges website. "Current Institutional, International, and Associate Members". Retrieved Dec. 17, 2005.
  5. ^ National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities website. "Alphabetical List of Members: G". Retrieved Dec. 17, 2005.
  6. ^ Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana website. "Campus Profile". Retrieved Dec. 17,2005.
  7. ^ Council for Christian Colleges and Universities website. "Members: Grace College & Seminary". Retrieved Dec. 17, 2005.
  8. ^ Association of Christian Schools International website. "Membership: School". Retrieved Dec. 17, 2005.
  9. ^ a b Church of the Brethren Network: Brethren Encyclopedia. "Feature: Brethren World Assembly". Retrieved Dec. 15, 2005.
  10. ^ Believer's Web website "Alva J McClain,1888-1968, Grace Theological Semin.". Retrieved Dec. 15, 2005.
  11. ^ Grace College and Seminary website. "Dean of Seminary". Retrieved Dec. 14, 2005.
  12. ^ The College Board website. "Grace College and Seminary: At a Glance". Retrieved Dec. 16, 2005.
  13. ^ Grace College and Seminary website. "Mission/Values". Retrieved Dec. 14, 2005.

[edit] External links

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Mid-Central College Conference (NAIA)
Bethel College • Goshen College • Grace College • Huntington University • Indiana Wesleyan University • Marian College • Spring Arbor University • Taylor University • University of St. Francis
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