Bryan College

Infobox
headerstyle = background:#921d14;
labelstyle = background:#fcdb2a;
Title = Bryan College


header1 = General Information
label2 = Motto:
data2 = Christ Above All
label3 = Founded:
data3 = September 18, 1930
label4 = Type:
data4 = Private
label5 = Endowment:
data5 = $6 million
label6 = President:
data6 = Stephen Livesay
header7 = Enrollment
label8 = Undergraduate:
data8 = 750
label9 = [http://www.bryan.edu/mba Postgraduate] :
data9 = 50
label10 = [http://www.bryan.edu/aspire Degree Completion] :
data10 = 300
label11 = [http://www.bryan.edu/distance_learning Distance Learning] :
data11 = 113
header12 = Location
label13 = City:
data13 = Dayton
label14 = State:
data14 = TN
label15 = Country:
data15 = USA
header16 = Athletics
label17 = Mascot:
data17 = Lion
label18 = Colors:
data18 = Red and Gold color box|#921d14 color box|#fcdb2a
label19 = Associations:
data19 = [http://www.naia.org NAIA] , [http://www.aacsports.org AAC] , [http://www.nccaa.org NCCAA]
label20 = Teams:
data20 = Men's & Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track, Men's Baseball, Women's Volleyball
header21 = Academics
label22 = [http://www.bryan.edu/majors Majors] :
data22 = 18
label23 = [http://www.bryan.edu/minors Minors] :
data23 = 25
label24 = Faculty:
data24 = 167
label25 = Staff:
data25 = 135
header26 = Physical Information
label27 = Area:
data27 = convert|125|acre|km2
label28 = Public Buildings:
data28 = 9
label29 = Residence Halls:
data29 = 5
header30 = Online
label31 = Website:
data31 = [http://www.bryan.edu/ www.bryan.edu]

Introduction

Bryan College is a nationally competitive, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Dayton, TN. The college has 22 majors and nearly 40 distinct options within those majors. [ [http://www.bryan.edu/programs.html Programs offered at Bryan College] ] Over 80% of their professors hold terminal degrees in their fields of study. [ [http://www.bryan.edu/prospective.html General Information] ] Bryan has been ranked as one of the best colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the last fourteen years, with the most recent ranking placing them at number eleven. [ [http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1ccbach_s_brief.php U.S. News & World Report Listings] ]

Bryan is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. [ [http://www.sacscoc.org/details.asp?instid=81700 SACS Accreditation Information] ]

The mission statement of Bryan College is “Educating students to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today’s world.” The college seeks to assist in the personal growth and development of qualified students by providing an education based on an integrated understanding of the Bible and the arts and sciences.

Bryan College's close history with William Jennings Bryan, and his desire for a university that would "teach truth from a Biblical perspective," [ [http://www.bryan.edu/history.html College History ] ] has led to their addition as a stop along the [http://www.southeasttennessee.com/www/docs/23 Southeast Tennessee Religious Trail] . [ [http://www.southeasttennessee.com/www/docs/664.2693/religious-college-in-dayton-tennessee.html Southeast Tennessee Religious Trail] ]

Bryan College is a member of [http://www.ticua.org/ TICUA] (Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association), [http://www.chea.org/ CHEA] (Council for Higher Education Accreditation), [http://www.cccu.org/about/members.asp/ CCCU] (Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, [http://www.acaweb.org/content.aspx?sid=1&pid=204 ACA] (Appalachian College Association, and [http://www.acsi.org/ ACSI] (Association of Christian Schools International).

History

During the Scopes Evolution Trial in 1925, William Jennings Bryan expressed the wish that a school might be established in Dayton to teach truth from a Biblical perspective. Following his death on July 26, 1925, a national memorial association was formed to establish such an institution in Bryan’s honor.

William Jennings Bryan University (in 1958 it was designated William Jennings Bryan College, and the name was shortened to [http://www.bryan.edu Bryan College] in 1993) was chartered in 1930 and admitted its first class in the fall of that year. Its stated purpose was, and is, to provide “for the higher education of men and women under auspices distinctly Christian and spiritual.”

Bryan College is founded upon the belief that God is the author of truth; that He has revealed Himself to mankind through nature, conscience, the Bible and Jesus Christ; that it is His will for man to come to a knowledge of truth; and that an integrated study of the arts and sciences and the Bible, with a proper emphasis on the spiritual, mental, social and physical aspects of life, will lead to the balanced development of the whole person.

Presidents of Bryan College

Dr. George E. Guille (1930-1931)

Dr. Malcolm M. Lockhart (1931-1933)

Dr. Judson A. Rudd (1933-1955)

Dr. Theodore C. "Ted" Mercer (1956-1986)

Dr. Kenneth G. Hanna (1986-1992)

Dr. William E. Brown (1993-2003)

Dr. Stephen D. Livesay (2003-Present)

Programs

Graduate & Professional Studies

Masters of Business Administration

The [http://www.bryan.edu/mba Masters in Business Administration] is a 36-credit program divided into three six-month terms. Classes meet on Saturdays and professor/student interaction is carried on via internet communication between class meetings. Students are required to have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with at least a 2.75 GPA and a minimum of three years experience in a responsible business position. [ [http://www.bryan.edu/mba_catalog.html MBA Program Catalog] ]

Aspire Program

The Bryan College [http://www.bryan.edu/aspire Aspire] Degree Completion Program is designed for men and women over twenty three years of age, with at least two years of college completed, and who are already in the work-force and need to take advantage of flexible class schedules to complete their undergraduate degrees. The program offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with options in Organizational Management and Business Management. [ [http://www.bryan.edu/program_details.html Aspire Program Details] ]

Undergraduate Studies [ [http://www.bryan.edu/catalog Undergraduate Course Catalog] ]

Associate of Arts

Within the Associate of Arts degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:
Liberal Arts

Associate of Science

Within the Associate of Science degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:
Business

Bachelor of Arts

Within the Bachelor of Arts degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:
Biblical Studies
Christian Ministry with options in Christian Leadership and Youth Ministry
Communications with options in Corporate Communications, Journalism, Political Communications and, Technology & Film
English with options in Literature and English Literature
History with an option in Social Studies History Licensure
Liberal Arts
Spanish with an option in Licensure
Theatre
Mathematics
Politics and Government
Psychology

Bachelor of Science

Within the Bachelor of Science degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:
Music with options in Christian Ministry/Church Music, Contemporary Music, Music Administration, Music Education with Instrumental Licensure, Music Education with Vocal/General Licensure, Music Ministry/Church Music, Music Technology, Musical Theater, Piano Pedagogy, and Performance with concentration in Piano, Organ, Voice, or Instrumental.
Biology with an option in Licensure
Computer Science with an option in Licensure
Liberal Arts with an option in Nursing
Mathematics with options in Licensure and Applied Mathematics/Informatics
Business Administration with options in Management, Economics/Finance, and Management Information Systems
Exercise and Health Science with an option in Physical Education Licensure
Liberal Arts/Elementary Education Licensure
Psychology Licensure

Minors

Bryan College offers minors in the following areas:
Biblical Languages,Biblical Studies,Business,Chemistry,Christian Leadership,Classical Studies,Communication Studies,Computer Science,Counseling Psychology,Exercise and Health Science,Greek,History,Journalism,Linguistics,Literature,Mathematics,Missions,Music,Origins Studies,Philosophy,Politics and Government,Spanish,Theater,Writing,and Youth Ministry

Athletics

The Bryan College Lions compete in the [http://www.aacsports.com Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC)] , the [http://www.nccaa.org National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)] , and the [http://www.naia.org National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)] .

Men's Basketball

The men's basketball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by fourth-year head coach Don Rekoske and assistant coach Donald Green, affectionately known as "Mini D". They are currently ranked number nine in the AAC standings. [ [http://www.aacsports.com/sport/4/4.php AAC Men's Basketball Ranking] ] Bryan also fields a Junior Varsity men's basketball team.

Women's Basketball

The women's basketball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA Div. 1. They are coached by second year head coach Jamy Bechler and assistant coaches Sarah Coffman and Dr. Jack Traylor. They are currently ranked number six in the AAC standings. [ [http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/5.php AAC Women's Basketball Ranking] ] They also field a Junior Varsity women's basketball team.

They were AAC champions 2005, 2006, and 2007. They participated in the NAIA national tournament in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, making it as far as the "Sweet Sixteen" in 2006, and ranking in the top 25 teams in the NAIA each year.

Men's Soccer

The men's soccer team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by seventeenth year head-coach and Athletics Director, Dr. Sandy Zensen and assistant coach Joey Johnson. They are currently ranked number two in the AAC standings. [ [http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/1.php AAC Men's Soccer Ranking] ] They also field a Junior Varsity men's soccer team.

In the past nine seasons, the team has been to three conference championships, five NCCAA regional titles, and five trips to the NAIA Region XII Tournament with an appearance in the finals in 2000 and 2007.

Women's Soccer

The women's soccer team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and NCCAA. They are coached by fourth-year head coach Mark Sauve. They are currently ranked seventh in the AAC standings. [ [http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/2.php#news AAC Women's Soccer Ranking] ]

Men's Baseball

The men's baseball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by first-year head coach (former assistant coach and team alum) Taylor Hasty. They are currently ranked ninth in the AAC standings. [ [http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/6.php AAC Men's Baseball Ranking] ]

Women's Volleyball

The women's volleyball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by fifth-year head coach Leo Sayles. They are currently ranked third in the AAC standings. [ [http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/3.php AAC Women's Volleyball Ranking] ] . They also field a Junior Varsity team.

In 2007 the team was an AAC tournament finalist, an NAIA Region XII tournament finalist, and participated in the NCCAA National Championships.

Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track

Bryan's co-ed Cross Country and Track teams compete in the NAIA and the AAC. They are coached by fourth-year head coach Rodney Stoker.

They are the 2007 NAIA Region XII Men's Cross Country champions and in 2008 they produced three NAIA All-Americans.

Publications

Bryan College has several publications.

Bryan Life is the college's alumni magazine and contains information about people and events of interest to the Bryan family. It is published quarterly.

Illumine is a bi-monthly publication of the Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice and contains scholarly articles which examine significant issues from a Biblical perspective.

E-Lumine is an e-newsletter for alumni and friends of Bryan and contains news updates from the campus and a calendar of events for the coming month. It is published each month except July.

The Triangle is a bi-weekly student newspaper containing articles and stories written by Bryan College students. It also includes stats and updates on the college's sports teams. It is available in print on campus and electronically to students, alumni, and student's families.

Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice

The Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice was developed in 2005 with the goal of developing academic seminars in which Christian scholars at the top of their fields present papers on the issues confronting the Christian Church, the United States, and the world. These seminars are held two to three times each year. These seminars are open to the public and required of many students. Topics have included natural law, the federal judicial system, science, fine arts, and global warming. For more information, one can visit their [http://www.bryan.edu/bryancenter.html homepage]

External links

* [http://www.bryan.edu Bryan College official website]
* The [http://www.bryan.edu/core.html Center for Origins Research]
* The [http://www.bryan.edu/BC_home.html Bryan Center]
* The [http://www.bryan.edu/bryancenter.html Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice]

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