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During the [[Scopes Trial]] in 1925, [[William Jennings Bryan]] expressed the wish that a school might be established in Dayton, Tennessee, "to teach truth from a Biblical perspective".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bryan.edu/history.html |title=College History |publisher=Bryan.edu |access-date=2012-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918043331/http://www.bryan.edu/history.html |archive-date=2012-09-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On July 26, 1925, he died in his sleep in Dayton, five days after the trial ended.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1925/07/27/Great-Commoner-Bryan-dies-in-sleep-apoplexy-given-as-cause-of-death/4119893170734/|title=Great Commoner Bryan dies in sleep, apoplexy given as cause of death|website=UPI|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref> Following his death, a national memorial association was formed to establish such an institution in Bryan's honor. |
During the [[Scopes Trial]] in 1925, [[William Jennings Bryan]] expressed the wish that a school might be established in Dayton, Tennessee, "to teach truth from a Biblical perspective".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bryan.edu/history.html |title=College History |publisher=Bryan.edu |access-date=2012-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918043331/http://www.bryan.edu/history.html |archive-date=2012-09-18 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On July 26, 1925, he died in his sleep in Dayton, five days after the trial ended.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1925/07/27/Great-Commoner-Bryan-dies-in-sleep-apoplexy-given-as-cause-of-death/4119893170734/|title=Great Commoner Bryan dies in sleep, apoplexy given as cause of death|website=UPI|language=en|access-date=2019-12-05}}</ref> Following his death, a national memorial association was formed to establish such an institution in Bryan's honor. |
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'''William Jennings Bryan University''' was chartered in 1930. Its stated purpose was to provide “for the purpose of establishing, conducting and perpetuating a university for the higher education of men and women under auspices distinctly [[Christianity|Christian]] and spiritual, as a testimony to the supreme glory of the Lord [[Jesus]] Christ, and to the Divine inspiration and infallibility of the Bible,”<ref>{{cite magazine |
'''William Jennings Bryan University''' was chartered in 1930. Its stated purpose was to provide “for the purpose of establishing, conducting and perpetuating a university for the higher education of men and women under auspices distinctly [[Christianity|Christian]] and spiritual, as a testimony to the supreme glory of the Lord [[Jesus]] Christ, and to the Divine inspiration and infallibility of the Bible,”<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,789259,00.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090130030437/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,789259,00.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 30, 2009 |title=Education: Bryan University |magazine=Time |date=1930-08-18 |access-date=2012-11-07}}</ref><!--- |
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Education: Bryan University], ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'', August 18, 1930----> In 1958, it was designated '''William Jennings Bryan College''', and the name was shortened to '''Bryan College''' in 1993.<ref>''From the Heart of a Lion: Thoughts from the Spiritual Journey of the Bryan College Family'' (Dayton, TN: Bryan College Press, 2000) p. 367.</ref> |
Education: Bryan University], ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'', August 18, 1930----> In 1958, it was designated '''William Jennings Bryan College''', and the name was shortened to '''Bryan College''' in 1993.<ref>''From the Heart of a Lion: Thoughts from the Spiritual Journey of the Bryan College Family'' (Dayton, TN: Bryan College Press, 2000) p. 367.</ref> |
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Former names | William Jennings Bryan University (1930–1958), William Jennings Bryan College (1958–1993) |
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| Motto | "Christ Above All" |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1930 |
Religious affiliation | Christian, (no denominational affiliation) |
Academic affiliations | Appalachian College Association, Association of Christian Schools International, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association |
| Endowment | $6 million |
| President | Douglas F. Mann |
Academic staff | 204 (48 full-time) |
Administrative staff | 169 (131 full-time) |
| Students | 739 |
| Postgraduates | 131 |
Other students | 840 |
| Location |
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, United States 35°29′51″N 84°59′57″W / 35.4976°N 84.9991°W / 35.4976; -84.9991 |
| Campus | Small town |
| Colors | Red and gold |
| Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Website | www |
Bryan College is a private Christian liberal arts collegeinDayton, Tennessee. It was founded in the aftermath of the 1925 Scopes Trial to establish an institution of higher education that would teach from a Christian worldview.
During the Scopes Trial in 1925, William Jennings Bryan expressed the wish that a school might be established in Dayton, Tennessee, "to teach truth from a Biblical perspective".[1] On July 26, 1925, he died in his sleep in Dayton, five days after the trial ended.[2] Following his death, a national memorial association was formed to establish such an institution in Bryan's honor.
William Jennings Bryan University was chartered in 1930. Its stated purpose was to provide “for the purpose of establishing, conducting and perpetuating a university for the higher education of men and women under auspices distinctly Christian and spiritual, as a testimony to the supreme glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, and to the Divine inspiration and infallibility of the Bible,”[3] In 1958, it was designated William Jennings Bryan College, and the name was shortened to Bryan College in 1993.[4]
The Bryan College campus is located in Dayton, Tennessee and sits on a 128-acre (52 ha) hilltop.[6] The campus is within walking distance to downtown Dayton and the historic Rhea County Courthouse.
Bryan College's campus consists of six public buildings, five resident halls, and twelve townhouses.[7] The newest addition to the campus, The Stophel Welcome Center, opened on October 4, 2019. The Stophel Center is a two-story building that encompasses 18,000 square feet. The building is home to 25 offices including Admissions, Advancement, Marketing and Executive Offices, as well as a banquet facility.[8]
In the fall of 2000, the administration building was greatly damaged by a fire that spread to its third floor, but has since been repaired.[9]
Its association with the Scopes Trial has led to its addition as a stop along the Southeast Tennessee Religious Trail.[10]
As of 2019, Bryan College has an on-campus physical therapy clinic.[11] Omni Rehab is located on the first floor of Mercer Hall.[12]
Bryan offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees in 20 majors with over 60 distinct options,[13] and three master's degrees: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Arts in Christian Studies, and the Master of Education.[14] 77% of their professors hold terminal degrees in their fields of study.[15] Bryan College also has over 26 different minors[16] available to students with varying interests. Minors include Biblical Studies, Business Administration, Leadership studies, and Theater.[16]
The Adult and Graduate Studies programs are designed for adult learners to attend school part-time. Students can earn degrees online and onsite, and options include associate degrees, as well as bachelor's and master's degrees.[17]
In February 2018, Bryan College announced the opening of The Vogel School of Engineering, enabling students to obtain an undergraduate degree in mechanical or civil engineering options.[18]
Bryan has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969.[19]
Bryan ranks 71st in the U.S. News & World Report for Regional Universities in the South as of the 2019 rankings.[20] In 2015, the college ranked 22nd[21] and was formerly ranked 4th among the "Up and Coming" institutions in its category by the same publisher in 2012.
Bryan College is a member of the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA),[22] the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA),[23] the Appalachian College Association (ACA),[24] and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).[25]
In February 2014, college administrators supplemented the original statement of belief, which is included in the employment contract of professors, with the declaration that Adam and Eve "are historical persons created by God in a special formative act, and not from previously existing life-forms." Hundreds of students, including the vice president of student government, opposed the change. They petitioned trustees and several professors left the institution.[26]
The same month, the faculty voted 30-2 "no confidence" in the college president, Stephen Livesay.[27]
Two tenured faculty had their contracts terminated after refusing to agree to the revised statement of belief, and filed a lawsuit against the college in May 2014. The college settled out of court in October 2014.[28]
The college cut 20 staff members in May 2014, claiming dwindling enrollment. Two months later, five members of the board of trustees resigned in response to the controversy. The following year, Livesay instituted procedural rules that faculty members claimed made it extremely difficult for them to hold meetings.[27][29]
Bryan College athletic teams, nicknamed athletically as the Lions, are part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC).[30] Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, fishing, volleyball, and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cheerleading, cross country, fishing, golf, soccer, softball, track & field, and volleyball.
The Music Department [31] offers seven distinct Bachelor of Science Degrees: Church Music, Musical Theatre, Music Education: Instrumental, Music Education: Vocal, Performance, and Piano Pedagogy.
Bryan Life is the college's alumni magazine and is published twice a year.[32] Illumine is a publication of the Bryan Institute for Critical Thought and Practice.[33] E-Lumine is an e-newsletter for alumni and friends of Bryan, and is published each month except July.[34] 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 electronically.[35] In 2012, President Stephen Livesay prevented a student news story from being run, which revealed the coverup of the arrest of a faculty member.[36] In 2015, the Vice President of Academics imposed censorship restrictions on the Triangle.[29] Students are required to get approval from the current faculty advisor in order to run any stories.
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