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25-887: Christian University may refer to: Indonesia [ edit ] Artha Wacana Christian University , Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Duta Wacana Christian University ( Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana ), Yogyakarta, Java Maranatha Christian University , Bandung, West Java Petra Christian University , Surabaya, East Java Satya Wacana Christian University , Salatiga, Central Java Japan [ edit ] Ibaraki Christian University , Hitachi, Ibaraki International Christian University , Mitaka, Tokyo Tokyo Woman's Christian University , Tokyo Kenya [ edit ] Pan Africa Christian University , Nairobi, Kenya Scott Christian University , Machakos, Kenya Hong Kong [ edit ] Hong Kong Baptist University , Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Chung Chi College of

50-464: A continuation of Artha Wacana Academy of Theology. 'Artha' can be translated as purpose while 'Wacana' is the word (of God) and as a whole, Artha Wacana Christian University means the university where its purpose comes from the word (of God). Artha Wacana's rector is Ir. Godlief Neonufa, MT UKAW is organized into ten faculties, each with a different dean and organization. This Indonesia university, college or other higher education institution article

75-824: A master of education, the college achieved status as a university with five schools: Arts and Sciences, Creative Arts, Business, Education, and Nursing. At that same time, it was renamed the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor . The school has 119 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate degree programs, including several master's degrees and two doctoral programs. Qualified students can participate in engaged learning through internships with businesses and industries. Study abroad programs are offered on three continents. UMHB comprises eight colleges: The McLane College of Business, College of Christian Studies, College of Education, College of Humanities and Sciences, Scott and White College of Nursing, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and

100-653: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . University of Mary Hardin-Baylor UMHB's history dates to the time before Texas became a U.S. state . Its original charter was granted by the Republic of Texas (prior to statehood) in 1845 as the female department of Baylor University . Classes began in May, 1846, in a small wooden building on a hillside at Independence in Washington County. The first class consisted of 24 male and female students. While it

125-453: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Artha Wacana Christian University The Artha Wacana Christian University ( UKAW or Universitas Kristen Artha Wacana ) is a private university located in Kupang , East Nusa Tenggara , Indonesia . The university was founded on 4 September 1985 in Kupang , East Nusa Tenggara as

150-534: Is held during chapel service on the first Wednesday in February. During the service, seniors sing the alumni/senior song, " Up with the Purple ". At the conclusion of the service, seniors traditionally place a wreath of flowers on the grave of Judge R.E.B. Baylor , located in the courtyard. Homecoming provides opportunities for graduates and former students to return to campus and connect with former classmates and

175-2439: The Chinese University of Hong Kong , Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong Philippines [ edit ] Filamer Christian University , Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines Philippine Christian University , Ermita, Manila, Philippines Taiwan [ edit ] Chang Jung Christian University , Gueiren District, Tainan Chung Yuan Christian University , Zhongli District, Taoyuan City United States [ edit ] Heritage Christian University , Florence, Alabama Arizona Christian University , Phoenix, Arizona California State Christian University , Los Angeles, California Colorado Christian University , Lakewood, Colorado Lincoln Christian University , Lincoln, Illinois Indiana Christian University , Noblesville, Indiana Kentucky Christian University , Grayson, Kentucky Louisiana Christian University , Pineville, Louisiana Cincinnati Christian University , Cincinnati, Ohio Ohio Christian University , Circleville, Ohio Mid-America Christian University , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Oklahoma Christian University , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Southwestern Christian University , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Northwest Christian University , Eugene, Oregon Mid-Atlantic Christian University , Elizabeth City, North Carolina University of Mary Hardin-Baylor , Belton, Texas Abilene Christian University , Abilene, Texas Houston Christian University , Houston, Texas Texas Christian University , Fort Worth, Texas Lubbock Christian University , Lubbock, Texas Other places [ edit ] Christian Service University College , Kumasi, Ghana Martin Luther Christian University , Shillong, Meghalaya, India Dimitrie Cantemir Christian University , Bucharest, Romania St. Petersburg Christian University , St. Petersburg, Russia Uganda Christian University , Mukono, Uganda International Christian University – Kyiv , Kiev, Ukraine Southern Christian University (disambiguation) See also [ edit ] Christian college Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Christian Albrechts University Christian Brothers University (Memphis, Tennessee) University Christian School [REDACTED] Topics referred to by

200-531: The Holy Week . Each year the pageant takes place on the Wednesday afternoon before Easter and is performed on campus in front of Luther Memorial. The Easter Pageant is fully produced by the students of UMHB themselves, including directing, costumes, and performances and draws nearly 5,000 viewers each year. Charter Day is an annual tradition that celebrates the charter signing on February 1, 1845. The event

225-456: The Scott and White College of Nursing , named for the Scott and White Memorial Hospital located in nearby Temple , became a part of Mary Hardin–Baylor College. Mary Hardin–Baylor College once again became fully coeducational in 1971. August of that year had the first male graduates, including three males receiving bachelor's degrees. With the inauguration in 1978 of its first graduate program,

250-1049: The Graduate School. The UMHB Crusaders, or "The Cru", compete in Division III (NCAA) as a member of the American Southwest Conference (ASC). UMHB was formerly a member of the NAIA before becoming a full member of the NCAA Division III following the 1999–2000 school year. UMHB held dual membership in the NAIA and NCAA during a provisional period, as UMHB was transitioning to the NCAA. UMHB sponsors 15 varsity athletic programs, seven men's and eight women's: Men's sports Women's sports The Crusaders have won four national championships and seven national runner-up finishes: In 2015

275-551: The ceremony, students light candles and sing the Alma Mater. Immediately following the ceremony, the sophomores ring the sophomore bell the number of years the university has been in existence. The Pageant provides young women opportunities to gain confidence and poise and to develop friendships through competition. The pageant has evolved over the years into a two-evening, primarily student-produced event. Classes and student organizations select representatives and judges interview

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300-480: The college to start a costly building project. That, in addition to a devastating campus fire in 1929, required immediate construction of even more buildings, and with the help of the Great Depression , brought the college to the edge of bankruptcy. It was saved by a private donation from Mary and John G. Hardin. In gratitude, the college changed its name to Mary Hardin–Baylor College in 1934. In 1968,

325-501: The contestants, listen to their platforms, and evaluate them on the group dance, individual talent and evening gown stroll. Miss MHB and three runners-up are named, and each one receives a scholarship for the semester following their selection. The Class of 1994 held the first Crusader Knights in the Fall of 1993. It is a two-night, themed event for the men of UMHB. The competition includes a group opening number, short video-skits created by

350-481: The four classes that builds a bond between members and creates class spirit. It began in 1909 when George Rosborough, the physical education instructor, initiated Stunt Night to give the campus residents, who could not go home, an activity during the Christmas holidays. The Stunt Night committee selects a theme for the event, allowing the class directors time to prepare a skit and an original song. The winning class has

375-551: The honor of decorating the Stunt Night blanket which is then displayed in the Musick Alumni Center and Museum for a year. In the spring of 1995, students requested a ceremony to create closer emotional ties to the university. Subsequently, a "Dubbing Ceremony" became part of Welcome Week. Each fall new students are "dubbed" with a ceremonial sword by the university administration as "Crusaders Forever", Prior to

400-559: The junior class. The specific origin of the robing ceremony is not known, but it may have occurred as early as 1902. Seniors place their caps and gowns on the juniors, and this is the first time the juniors are allowed to sing the alumni/senior song, "Up with the Purple". Since 2007, Robing has been held on the Friday of Midnight March with Class Ring Ceremony. At midnight a few weeks before Spring Commencement, seniors in regalia march with lighted candles around Vann Circle Drive. As they sing

425-489: The same term This disambiguation page lists articles about schools, colleges, or other educational institutions which are associated with the same title. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Christian_University&oldid=1186526798 " Category : Educational institution disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

450-558: The second floor of a carpenter shop in quarters dubbed "The Shack". In 1925, Baylor Female College was renamed Baylor College for Women . A year later, it was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities, being the first Texas Baptist college to do so. Then in 1927, it received accreditation from the American Association of Colleges. In 1925, enrollment peaked at 2,372, which forced

475-520: The senior/alumni song, they stop to light the candles of special friends and alumni. In the early stages of the Midnight March, the dormitory residents witness the March inside of their dark rooms. Later during the ceremony, the residents migrate into the hallway so senior friends can light their candles. Due to fire codes, however, the March was moved outdoors. Stunt Night is a competition among

500-470: The serving president. Its aim was to provide more affordable housing for women students who could not meet the expense of dormitories. The women students earned financial assistance by growing vegetables, raising livestock, and hand making crafts and quality clothing items. Initially the cottages were modest wood frame residences. In 1905, a permanent residence hall for the Cottage Home System

525-516: The university was granted an exception to Title IX allowing it to exclude LGBT student organizations for religious reasons. In 2016 the organization Campus Pride ranked the college among the worst schools in Texas for LGBT students. The UMHB Student Handbook prohibits homosexual behavior. For 79 consecutive years the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor has produced an outdoor reproduction of

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550-481: The university. The first Homecoming was held in 1909, and over the years has been held in either the fall or spring. Students and alumni together celebrate Homecoming in the fall to include football activities. Selection of the Homecoming Court and the pep rally with fireworks are some of the new events established by students. Robing symbolizes the passing of the student leadership from the senior class to

575-460: The women's division relocated to Belton, where operations continued as Baylor Female College , and the men's division moved to Waco, merged with coeducational Waco University, and continued as Baylor University. The Cottage Home System, the first work-study program for women in a college west of the Mississippi, was instituted on the new Belton campus in 1893 by Elli Moore Townsend, wife of

600-657: Was a coeducational institution, the classes were still separated by gender. Baylor College's coeducation lasted only until 1851, when it was divided into a Female Department and a Male Department. Each began occupying separate buildings about a mile apart at the Independence campus. The changing demography of Texas and relocation of the local railroad made it increasingly difficult for college students to get transportation to Independence. Both colleges were relocated in 1886 to their permanent homes in Central Texas:

625-508: Was built by the residents themselves. Beginning in 1922, a few male students, known as "Campus Boys", were allowed to attend classes and work on campus through their junior year, at which time they transferred to Baylor University or another college for their senior year and graduation. "Campus Boys" did work that was deemed unsuitable for the young ladies. They maintained the grounds, unloaded coal from rail cars, milked cows, fed hogs, served as night watchmen, and unstopped drains. They lived on

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