Regions University

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Regions University is an accredited private Christian university located in Montgomery, Alabama associated with the Churches of Christ. Formerly known as Southern Christian University, the Board of Regents changed the name to Regions University on August 2, 2006. Regions' primary purpose has historically been one as a theological seminary to train ministers in Bible and Christian Counseling. However, it has expanded to offer other degrees. Seminary training continues to be the primary purpose, now offered in the university's Turner School of Theology (named for the school's founder, Dr. Rex A. Turner, Sr.). All levels of ministry and theological degrees are available (Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, Doctor of Philosophy). It offers resident and online education opportunities with some face-to-face time being required in order to receive a degree. The campus is located west of Montgomery just north of I-85 at the Taylor Road exit, adjacent to Auburn University-Montgomery.

1 Accreditation
2 Facilities
- 2.1 Libraries
- 2.2 Buildings and Physical Plant
3 Contact information
4 External links

[edit] Accreditation

Regions University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404.679.4501) to award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

[edit] Facilities

[edit] Libraries

The RU library features a large collection of religious books and theological reference works. A significant and growing number of periodicals are also present.

The library is linked with other libraries across the U.S. to ensure availability of books which may be borrowed via interlibrary loan.

The library card catalog is online and available for searching by students, faculty and staff.

[edit] Buildings and Physical Plant

The RU campus has one building which houses classrooms and the library downstairs. Upstairs houses mainly administrative offices.

Classrooms are equipped with extensive multimedia equipment so that instruction and lecture may be streamed via the internet. Instructors may stream computer data, video or still pictures from their desk in addition to their own comments.

Students have hard-wired computer stations at every desk and may also make use of wi-fi access when in the building.