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Full Name: Taylor University
Founded: 1846

Website: http://www.taylor.edu

Email / Contact Form: http://www.taylor.edu/admissions/contact.shtml

Phone: 1-(800) 882-3456
Address: 236 West Reade Ave, Upland, IN  46989, USA

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Purpose Statement:

Mission

Taylor University is a Christ-centered educational institution, and an evangelical, interdenominational covenant community committed to advancing life-long learning and ministering the redemptive love of Jesus Christ to a world in need.

Purposes of the University

In order to advance this mission, Taylor University is committed to the following purposes:

• To provide whole person education, involving students in learning experiences imbued with a vital Christian interpretation of truth and life which foster their intellectual, emotional, physical, vocational, social, and spiritual development.


• To offer liberal arts, professional and life-long education based upon the conviction that all truth has its source in God, and that being Biblically anchored, the Christian faith should permeate all learning leading to a consistent life of worship, servant leadership, stewardship, and world outreach.


• To create specific experiences wherein the integrative focus of a Christian liberal arts education is clarified, personalized, and applied.


• To contribute to the advancement of human knowledge and understanding and serve the evangelical Christian church and the larger (public) community for the glory of God.


• To foster a biblical model of relationships that acknowledges both unity and diversity of the followers of Christ within a covenant community and which can be evidenced in a continuing lifestyle of service to and concern for others


• To foster and maintain appropriate and effective support services that enable maximum program effectiveness throughout the university.

Implementation of the Mission and Purposes

Taylor University carries out its mission and purposes through the operation of educational programs centered on two campuses. All Taylor University programs hold to a Christian worldview and are characterized by the integration of faith and learning.

Taylor University Upland serves Christian men and women in a community that consists largely of traditional college students living in a residential campus setting and pursuing baccalaureate-level degree programs.

Taylor University Fort Wayne uses traditional and alternate delivery systems to serve both traditional students and adult learners in educational programming that results in baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificates of completion, and continuing education. In the nontraditional adult programs, enrollment opportunities are extended to qualified individuals who respect, but may not personally embrace, the university’s statement of faith.

Description:

One hundred sixty-one years.

Sixteen decades of serious scholarship.

Over a century and a half spent preparing students to make a difference.

Since 1846, the mark of a Taylor education has been to enlighten the mind and ignite the soul. Inscribed on the University seal is the motto “Lux et Fides” – light and faith, a standing testament of Taylor’s dedication to both ideals.

On this page we want to introduce you to Taylor University – to capture the richness of our history and the foundation on which we are building our future. Spend a few minutes on our campus (or our website) and you can’t help but notice our passion for community.

However, dig a little deeper and you find more than our 250 acres and buildings where people reside and study . . . you find an intentional community.  As a whole, we are people who choose to live and to covenant together; resolving to wade into the messiness and capture the joy of real relationships. Relationships based on more than common interest or common rules, but on the common One.

It’s who we’ve been, who we are and who we will remain. Because within this covenant community we daily choose to study together, strive together and serve together. Without it, it would just be . . . four years. 

Regions Served:

Undergraduate Programs

The heart of Taylor’s commitment to academic excellence is demonstrated by both the variety and the intensity of its undergraduate programs. Students may focus on disciplines ranging from biblical studies to teacher education. Integrated programs are also available - allowing students to combine such seemingly exclusive fields as philosophy and computer systems, or business and music.

Art

Minor in Visual Arts - New Media
Minor in Studio Art
Minor in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts - New Media/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Art/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Art Education
Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts - New Media
Bachelor of Arts in Art

Biblical Studies

Minor in Biblical Literature
Minor in Biblical Languages
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Literature/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Literature

Biology

Minor in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Premedicine
Bachelor of Science in Biology Science Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Premedicine
Bachelor of Arts in Biology

BSCEP

Minor in Youth Ministry
Minor in Philosophy
Minor in Intercultural Studies / Missions
Minor in Christian Educational Ministries
Minor in Biblical Literature
Minor in Biblical Languages
Minor in Applied Missions
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Christian Educational Ministries/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Biblical Literature/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Educational Ministries
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Literature

Business

Minor in Marketing
Minor in Management
Minor in Human Resource Management
Minor in Finance
Minor in Accounting
Entrepreneurship Minor for Non-business Majors (ENTN)
Entrepreneurship Minor for Business Majors (ENT)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Management/Systems
Bachelor of Science in International Business/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
Bachelor of Arts in Management
Bachelor of Arts in International Business
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Minor in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science Education/Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science/Pre-medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Education
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry/Pre-medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry/BioChemistry
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Christian Education

Minor in Youth Ministry
Minor in Intercultural Studies / Missions
Minor in Christian Educational Ministries
Minor in Applied Missions
Bachelor of Science in Christian Educational Ministries/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Christian Educational Ministries

Communication Arts

Minor in Theatre Arts
Minor in Public Relations
Minor in Media Communication
Minor in Corporate Communication
Minor in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Science in Theatre Arts/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Media Communication/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Media Communication/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Media Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Computing and System Sciences

Minor in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - New Media/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science - New Media
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science
Associate of Arts in Management Information Systems

Earth and Environmental Science

Minor in Environmental Studies
Minor in Environmental Science
Minor in Environmental Law & Policy
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Economics

Developmental Economics Minor
BS in Developmental Economics/Systems
BA in Developmental Economics

Education

TESOL Certificate
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (K-6)
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

English

Minor in English Writing
Minor in English
Bachelor of Science in English/Systems/Writing
Bachelor of Science in English/Systems/Literature
Bachelor of Science in English Education
Bachelor of Arts in English - Writing Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in English - Literature Concentration

Geography

Bachelor of Arts in Geography

History

Minor in International Studies
Minor in History
Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education
Bachelor of Science in History/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
Bachelor of Arts in History

Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Interdisciplinary
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics - Environmental Science
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Modern Languages

Minor in Spanish
Minor in French
Bachelor of Science in Spanish Education
Bachelor of Science in French Education
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Bachelor of Arts in French

Music

Minor in Music Composition
Minor in Keyboard Pedagogy
Minor in Church Music
Minor in Applied Music
Bachelor of Science in Music - Theatre Arts
Bachelor of Science in Music - Marketing
Bachelor of Science in Music - Management
Bachelor of Music in Music/Performance - Vocal
Bachelor of Music in Music/Performance - Piano
Bachelor of Music in Music/Performance - Instrumental
Bachelor of Music in Music Education
Bachelor of Music in Music Composition
Bachelor of Arts in Music

Philosophy

Minor in Philosophy
Bachelor of Science in Philosophy/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Physical Ed. and Human Perf.

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science

Physics

Minor in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physics/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Physics/Mathematics Education
Bachelor of Science in Physics Science Education
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Bachelor of Science in Physical Science Education/Physics
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics
Bachelor of Arts in Physics

Political Science

Minor in Pre-Law
Minor in Political Science
Bachelor of Science in Political Science/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Psychology

Minor in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Social Work

Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Sociology

Minor in Sociology
Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Systems
Bachelor of Science in Sociology/Systems
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Graduate Programs

In 2003, Taylor’s Board of Trustees enthusiastically endorsed our return to graduate programs after more than 60 years of service as an exclusively undergraduate institution. Taylor University’s Graduate School now offers four graduate programs with enrollments exceeding 100 full-time students.

Masters degrees in Environmental Science, Higher Education/Student Development, and Religious Studies/World Religions are based on the Upland Campus.  In addition, a master of Business Administration is offered in a minimal-residency format through our centers in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.

Statement of Faith:

Taylor University is firmly committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ and
evangelical Christianity. To assure the central place of Christian
principles in the philosophy and life of the University, the trustees,
administration, faculty, and staff believe that:

1. There is one God, eternally existent in three persons—Father, Son, and
   Holy Spirit—the ultimate Creator and Sustainer of all things in
   heaven and on earth.


2. The Holy Bible is the only inspired, authoritative written word of God, progressively revealing God’s will for humankind.


3. Jesus Christ is the living word of God who made known and carried out God’s
   plan of redemption through His virgin birth, sinless life, atoning
   death, bodily resurrection, and ascension, and who will return in power
   and glory.


4. The Holy Spirit is present in the life of the
   believer, testifying to the lordship of Christ and enabling the
   believer to live a godly life.


5. Humankind, though uniquely created in God’s image, rebelled and stands in need of redemption.


6. God graciously extends salvation to anyone who comes to Christ by faith.


7. The Church is the community of believers who express their unity in Christ
   by loving and serving Him, each other, and all people. 

Life Together Covenant

The Life Together Covenant (LTC) identifies the expectations for living in
community as we seek to fulfill our mission. It is impossible to create
a community with expectations totally acceptable to every member.
Nevertheless, certain responsibilities and expectations must be
specified to assure orderly community life. When individuals join the
Taylor community, they freely and willingly choose to take upon
themselves the responsibilities and expectations outlined in this
covenant. The University Expectations are not intended to measure
spirituality or to promote legalism. Nevertheless, Galatians 5:13-14
reminds us that while we were called to be free, our freedom is best
used when we serve one another in love. (Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 8;
10:23-33)

History:

A Heritage Exceeding 160 Years

The year 2007 marks the 161st anniversary of the founding of Taylor
University in 1846. During the year of 1846, the United States annexed
New Mexico as a territory, admitted Iowa as the 29th state in the
Union, and declared war on Mexico. Electric arc lighting was introduced
in Paris, and Elias Howe in America patented the sewing machine. John
Deere constructed the first plow with a steel moldboard.

During the same year, an American dentist W. T. Morton introduced
ether as an anesthetic. In the literary world, Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow published "The Belfry of Bruges" and Herman Melville
published "Typee." In London, Charles Dickens introduced the first
cheap English newspaper, the Daily News, and the Evangelical Alliance
was founded. In Ireland the failure of the potato crop caused a famine,
which would send thousands of Irish immigrants to America.

Also in 1846, the Smithsonian Institute was established in
Washington D.C., and certain political and religious movements in
America gained momentum in advocating the emancipation of black slaves
and promoting expanded rights for women.

Forged in the fire of intense religious beliefs, Taylor University
was destined to become one of the oldest evangelical Christian colleges
in America. Conceptualized with the conviction that women as well as
men should have an opportunity for higher education, Taylor University
began as Fort Wayne Female College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and then
became Fort Wayne College.

Following the example of Oberlin College (which became the first
coeducational college in America and the first to award college degrees
to women in 1841), Fort Wayne College became coeducational in 1855. In
1890, the school merged with the Fort Wayne College of Medicine and
changed its name to Taylor University in honor of Bishop William Taylor.

In 1893, because of the population boom in the central part of the
state, Taylor University moved to Upland, Indiana. Nearly 100 years
later in 1992, Taylor University re-established its presence in Fort
Wayne by acquiring Summit Christian College. (Summit had started in
1895 with the sponsorship of the Missionary Church Association and the
spiritual leadership of Joseph P. Ramseyer and Daniel Y. Schultz.)
Since 1992, Taylor University has operated two campuses in Indiana:
Taylor University Upland and Taylor University Fort Wayne.

Bishop William Taylor became a symbol of the values and ideals of
the college. William Taylor was an energetic missionary evangelist
possessed with unusual vitality of commitment and devotion. His
voluminous writings including many books on preaching and missions and
extensive worldwide missionary endeavors resulted in his being the
first lay pastor to be named a Bishop of the Methodist Church.

With this heritage, Taylor University entered the twentieth century.
Taylor University’s historian, Dr. William Ringenberg, noted, "The
intellectual revolution at the turn-of-the-century cracked the
spiritual foundations of major universities" in America by challenging
the role of the Christian worldview. "This, coupled with the
dehumanizing of education" and the unrest caused by "the inability of
secular education to guide students in their quest for meaning" helped
to further shape, strengthen, and define Taylor’s Christian educational
mission. Since 1846 Taylor has been faithful to that mission.

As we enter the next millennium, the institution’s administration,
faculty, staff, and students stand committed to our heritage of
Christian commitment and academic excellence.