Ozark Christian College

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Ozark Christian College
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Former name
Ozark Bible College
MottoTraining men and women for Christian service.
Type Private college
EstablishedJune 12, 1942 (Ozark Bible College) in Bentonville, Arkansas; 1946 moved to Joplin, Missouri; 1985 merged with Midwest Christian College
Accreditation Association for Biblical Higher Education
Religious affiliation
Restoration Movement of Christian churches and churches of Christ
President Matt Proctor
Students600
Location, ,
United States

37°06′13″N94°30′40″W / 37.10350°N 94.51102°W / 37.10350; -94.51102
Colors    Navy and white
Sporting affiliations
ACCAMidwest Christian College Conference
MascotAmbassador
Website occ.edu

Ozark Christian College (OCC) is a private evangelical Christian college. Established in 1942 in Bentonville, Arkansas, it moved to Joplin, Missouri in 1946. It is affiliated with the Restoration Movement of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. It emphasizes vocational preparation for preaching, missionary, worship, youth, and children's ministers.

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Academics

As an institution of biblical higher education, Ozark Christian College prepares students to leave and serve in the church and other Christian ministries. A dual degree program with Missouri Southern State University lets students earn two bachelor's degrees—one from each college—to serve in various fields. OCC's hybrid master's program offers Christian ministry training at the graduate level. Ozark also offers an entire undergraduate degree online. Ozark is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission.

Athletics

Ozark's varsity sports teams are known as the Ambassadors, a name taken from the Bible (2 Corinthians 5:20). Athletics include basketball, cross country, men's soccer, and women's volleyball. Varsity teams are members of the Association of Christian College Athletics, the Midwest Christian College Conference, and the National Christian College Athletic Association Division II. Non-varsity, intramural sports include Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. Ozark's Multi-Purpose Building offers students a full-size basketball/volleyball floor, indoor walking/running area, weight room, cardio room, locker rooms, and theater seating. The campus also includes outdoor basketball goals, tennis and Pickleball courts, a sand volleyball pit, and a soccer field.

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