Baptist University of Florida

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Baptist University of Florida
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Baptist University of Florida
Established1943
Religious affiliation
Florida Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention)
Students467
Location
Graceville, Florida
Website www.buf.edu

The Baptist University of Florida is a private Baptist College in Graceville, Florida. It is affiliated with the Florida Baptist Convention (Southern Baptist Convention).

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History

The Baptist University of Florida was founded in 1943 and is a cooperating ministry of the Florida Baptist Convention. [1] [2] The school first opened its doors in Lakeland, Florida as the Florida Baptist Institute. Two years later, in 1945, it was renamed as the Baptist Bible Institute. The school moved to its present location in Graceville, Florida in 1953. In 1988, the school was renamed as the Florida Baptist Theological College and in 2000 it was renamed the Baptist College of Florida. Finally, in November 2023 it took on its current name as the Baptist University of Florida. [3]

It was originally focused on training Baptist ministers but now offers degrees in theology, music, counseling, education, and business. It is nationally accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation

It is affiliated with the Florida Baptist Convention. [4]

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References

  1. Shelly Campbell, Baptist College of Florida celebrates 75 years, wjhg.com, USA, September 17, 2018
  2. William H. Brackney, Congregation and Campus: Baptists in Higher Education, Mercer University Press, USA, 2008, p. 445
  3. https://www.baptistcollege.edu/history, accessed Jun. 15, 2023.
  4. Southern Baptist Convention, Colleges and Universities, sbc.net, USA, retrieved October 22, 2022

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