Global InformationKentucky Christian University information
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Former names | Christian Normal Institute (1919–1944) Kentucky Christian College (1944–2004) |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1919 |
Religious affiliation | Christian churches and churches of Christ |
| President | Terry Allcorn |
| Students | 500[1] |
| Location | Grayson , Kentucky , United States 38°20′28″N 82°56′49″W / 38.341°N 82.947°W |
| Colors | Red & Black |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Appalachian NCCAA – Division II Mid-East |
| Mascot | Knights and Lady Knights |
| Website | www |
Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university in Grayson, Kentucky. It was founded on December 1, 1919, as Christian Normal Institute, by J. W. Lusby and J. O. Snodgrass. As a "normal school" its programs included a high school, a junior college, and a training program for public school teachers. During the early 1920s its emphasis shifted to educating students for the Christian ministry. Degree programs are offered in six schools within the university: the Sack School of Bible and Ministry, the School of Business, the Keeran School of Education, the School of Distance and General Education, the Yancey School of Nursing, and the School of Social Work and Human Services.
The name was changed to Kentucky Christian College in 1944. In September, 2004, the institution changed its name from Kentucky Christian College to Kentucky Christian University.
KCU is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is authorized to award bachelor's and master's degrees. All programs requiring professional licensure (i.e. Nursing, Social Work, and Teacher Education) are professionally accredited.
Twice weekly mandatory chapel services are an important part of the KCU experience and contribute to a sense of community on campus. The university is also well known for the magnitude of their worship leaders, their Christian nursing program, and athletic programs (football, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, archery, softball, baseball, cheerleading, men's and women's golf, bass fishing, and cross country/track and field.)
- ^ "Quick Facts". Kentucky Christian University. Retrieved 5 May 2023.