Calvary University

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Calvary University
Calvary University logo.png
MottoBiblical Equipping for Excellence in Life and Service
TypePrivate, Non-Denominational
Established1932
PresidentDr. Alexander Granados[1]
Undergraduates348 (fall 2019)
Postgraduates82 (fall 2019)[2]
Location
Kansas City
,
Missouri
,
U.S.

38°50′18″N 94°32′40″W / 38.83842°N 94.54455°W / 38.83842; -94.54455Coordinates: 38°50′18″N 94°32′40″W / 38.83842°N 94.54455°W / 38.83842; -94.54455
CampusSuburban
ColorsCrimson, white, gold
     
AffiliationsABHE, HLC, ACCA, MCCC
MascotNikao Warriors
Websitewww.calvary.edu

Calvary University is a biblically based, theologically conservative Christian university in Kansas City, Missouri. Formerly Calvary Bible College, the institution opened in 1932 and offers several associate and bachelor's degrees, including an adult degree completion program and online programs. Master of Science (MS) degrees in Organization Development, Music and Education are offered in the Graduate School, and Master of Arts (MA), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Bible and Theology are offered in the Seminary. Fall 2019 total enrollment was 430, with undergraduate enrollment of 348 and graduate enrollment of 82.

History[]

Calvary University is a result of a merger in 1961 between two small Bible colleges—Kansas City Bible College (est. 1932) and Midwest Bible College (est. 1938) in St. Louis. The two schools moved to a campus in the Kansas City suburban community of Prairie Village, Kansas, and became Calvary Bible College. A second merger took place in 1987 when Citadel Bible College of Ozark, Arkansas, joined Calvary.

Calvary University campus on the former Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base.

In 1966, Calvary moved to 1111 West 39th Street in Kansas City, where it remained until 1980. It then moved to its current campus at the former Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base.

James L. Clark became President in 2009. In 2012, the campus expanded across the street to 13 acres vacated by the US Marines and awarded to the school by the US Department of Education, which included a move-in ready dorm and three other buildings for new offices, classrooms, and space for chapel. Clark retired in 2016 and Christopher Cone was named president.[3]

In mid-2016, Calvary rebranded as Calvary University, identifying several reasons for the rebranding, including the increased difficulty for graduates to find employment with a degree from a Bible college, the increased difficulty in accessing some countries for missions with a degree from a Bible college, the incorrect yet increasingly prominent perceptions that a Bible college only prepares people for full-time church ministry and a Bible college offers a lesser quality of education. Also included in the reasoning was Calvary’s mission, degree offerings, accreditation, and undergraduate and graduate divisions are all broader than the traditional Bible college classification. The statement given included, "Rebranding does not represent a change in the mission or philosophy of Calvary. Rebranding is not because Calvary needs a new philosophical direction, but because Calvary has been operating beyond the perceived scope of a Bible college for many years."[4][5]

In May 2020, the Board of Trustees announced the end of Dr. Cone's presidency.[6]

In December 2020, Dr. Alexander Granados was named the next president of Calvary. Dr. Granados earned a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) in 1992, a M.Div. in Pastoral Ministries from The Master’s Seminary in 1995, a Th.M. in Systematic Theology from The Master’s Seminary in 1997, and a Ph.D. in Intercultural Education from Biola University in 2008. He has a long history as a higher education executive.[7][8]

Academics[]

Recent Calvary University graduates.

Calvary is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission[9] (since 2003) and professionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (since 1947).

Calvary offers over 60 degrees through both traditional and online education. Undergraduate degrees are available in theology, education, business administration, biblical counseling, music, English, theatre arts, and other professional degrees.[10] Calvary's graduate school provides degrees in organizational development, education, worship arts, Bible and theology, and biblical counseling.[11]

Campus[]

Madison Hall at Calvary University serves as the main administration building.

The Calvary campus is located in Kansas City, Missouri. Calvary's residence hall offers accommodations to on-campus students, and Philadelphia Hall offers housing to married students. Administration and Admissions offices are located in Madison Hall. Liberty Chapel hosts an auditorium, several classrooms, the Student Lounge, and the Warrior Cafe and mailroom. Other classes are held in the East Education Building and the Center for Advanced Biblical Research and Engagement (CABRE). Athletic events take place in the Pyramid Gym. The cafeteria, assemblies, and other student events are held in the Student Life Center, located next to the Hilda Kroeker Library.

Hilda Kroeker Library[]

The Hilda Kroeker Library is home to more than 56,001 books, ebooks, and audio/visual materials. The library primarily serves the needs of Calvary University students. The library is a participating member of the Kansas City Public Library's Library Services Program consortium (KCPL-LSP). This allows students and faculty the ability to submit requests to the library for materials that are unavailable within the consortium by sending an email request to the library through WorldCat. The library also houses the Clark Academic Center, a tutoring and mentoring program in which students can get additional assistance with study skills.

Warrior Café and Student Lounge[]

The campus coffee shop and student lounge is named for the school's mascot, Nikao the Warrior.[12]

Athletics[]

The Calvary Warriors offer sports for Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Women's Volleyball, and Men's and Women's Cross Country. In each of these sports the Warriors compete against other colleges in regular season games and post-season tournaments. The Warriors are members of the Midwest Christian College Conference (MCCC) and the Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA). The MCCC is made up of eight colleges from Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska. The ACCA is made up of 16 colleges from across the United States.

2012 National Soccer Championship[]

The Warriors' Men's Soccer team took the ACCA national title in November 2012.[13]

2021 Regional Basketball Championship[]

The Warriors' Men's Basketball team won their first NCCAA North Region Championship to advance to the NCCAA DII National Championship tournament.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ "Dr. Alexander Granados Named President of Calvary University".
  2. ^ "College Navigator - Calvary University". nces.ed.gov.
  3. ^ "Introducing Dr. Christopher Cone". 19 December 2015. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  4. ^ "History - Calvary University". Calvary University. Archived from the original on 13 April 2020. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  5. ^ "CBC Rebrands as Calvary University". 17 June 2016. Archived from the original on 23 April 2021.
  6. ^ "Letter from Board Regarding the End of Dr. Cone's Presidency". 8 May 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Dr. Alexander Granados Named President of Calvary University".
  8. ^ "Calvary University President".
  9. ^ "About HLC | About HLC". www.hlcommission.org.
  10. ^ "Bachelor's Degrees". Calvary University. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  11. ^ "Graduate School". Calvary University. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  12. ^ "Calvary Introduces Nikao".
  13. ^ "Men's Soccer". Archived from the original on 31 October 2019.
  14. ^ "Calvary Wins NCCAA Regional Tournament".

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