Colleges & Seminaries

Estep Named Dean of Lincoln Christian Institute

Dr. James Riley Estep Jr. was announced as founding dean of Lincoln Christian Institute last week by Lincoln (Ill.) Christian University president Silas McCormick.

Lincoln Christian University Revamping Its Model, May Sell Campus

Lincoln Christian University has announced sweeping changes to its program offerings as it grapples with a difficult economic environment in higher education. The university says it plans to…

GLCC Calls Frank Weller as Next President

The Great Lakes Christian College board of trustees voted unanimously Friday to call Frank Weller as the institution’s 10th president. On June 1, Weller will succeed longtime president…

DeWelt Retires from Ozark but Not from Ministry, Missions

Chris DeWelt is moving on to the next chapter in his life. But he’s not going to slow down—at least not much. “There’s always plenty to do,” said…

Looking Back: How Christian Colleges Have Responded to the Need for Preachers Over the Past Century

Dallas Christian’s Basketball Team Drops Game to Texas A&M

Dallas Christian College’s men’s basketball team lost to Texas A&M University 102-52 on Monday, in a matchup that came together quickly after Tulane University had to cancel a…

Milligan to Use $1M Lilly Grant for Academic Changes to Seminary

Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded Milligan University a $999,230 grant to review and redesign the academic programs offered through Emmanuel Christian Seminary at Milligan.

GLCC Women Capture National Soccer Championship (Plus News Briefs)

The Great Lakes Christian College women’s soccer team won their first national championship on Saturday when the Crusaders defeated Arlington Baptist University, 2-1. Also briefs from Clifton (Colo.)…

Milligan University Cross Country Teams Win National Titles

The men and women of Milligan University won titles Friday at the NAIA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country National Championships in Vancouver, Wash.

CCCU Honors ‘Young Alums’ Minter, Corzatt

During October, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities has been “sharing inspiring stories of alumni who are making a difference.” Among the “young alums” CCCU has highlighted…

HIU Prof Seeks to Help Readers ‘Rediscover’ Jesus at Christmas

Professor of New Testament Dr. Carl N. Toney has written academic books in the past, but with "Ruining Christmas—Rediscovering Jesus," he targets a wider Christian audience.

Milligan Takes Steps to Support, Protect Student-Athletes

Milligan University athletic director Christian Pope has announced a series of initiatives to bolster the well-being of student-athletes at the Tennessee institution.

Lincoln Christian Partnering with Merold Institute to Provide Regional Training

Lincoln (Ill.) Christian University and the Merold Institute of Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Ill., recently announced they will partner to form a regional training…

Boise, Johnson Striving to Keep College Affordable (Plus News Briefs)

Boise (Idaho) Bible College and Johnson University are taking steps to keep a Christian college education as affordable as possible. Plus briefs from Unionville (Va.) Christian Church, Journey…

Missouri Colleges Will Be ‘Better Together,’ SLCC President Says

Under a merger plan being discussed between Central Christian College of the Bible and St. Louis Christian College, the latter’s campus “will remain open and functioning as normal…