Bryan College
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{{Infobox
|headerstyle = background:#921d14;
|labelstyle = background:#fcdb2a;
|Title = Bryan College
|image = [[Image:Bryan College Logo (full size).png|200px]]
|header1 = <font color="#ffffff">General Information</font>
|label2 = Motto:
|data2 = Christ Above All
|label3 = Founded:
|data3 = [[September 18]], [[1930]]
|label4 = Type:
|data4 = [[Private school|Private]]
|label5 = Endowment:
|data5 = $6 million
|label6 = President:
|data6 = Stephen Livesay
|header7 = <font color="#ffffff">Enrollment</font>
|label8 = Undergraduate:
|data8 = 750
|label9 = [http://www.bryan.edu/mba Postgraduate]:
|data9 = 50
|label10 = [http://www.bryan.edu/aspire Degree Completion]:
|data10 = 300
|label11 = [http://www.bryan.edu/distance_learning Distance Learning]:
|data11 = 113
|header12 = <font color="#ffffff">Location</font>
|label13 = City:
|data13 = [[Dayton, Tennessee|Dayton]]
|label14 = State:
|data14 = [[Tennessee|TN]]
|label15 = Country:
|data15 = [[United States|USA]]
|header16 = <font color="#ffffff">Athletics</font>
|label17 = Mascot:
|data17 = Lion
|label18 = Colors:
|data18 = [[Red]] and [[Gold (color)|Gold]] {{color box|#921d14}} {{color box|#fcdb2a}}
|label19 = Associations:
|data19 = [http://www.naia.org NAIA], [http://www.aacsports.org AAC], [http://www.nccaa.org NCCAA]
|label20 = Teams:
|data20 = Men's & Women's Soccer, Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track, Men's Baseball, Women's Volleyball
|header21 = <font color="#ffffff">Academics</font>
|label22 = [http://www.bryan.edu/majors Majors]:
|data22 = 18
|label23 = [http://www.bryan.edu/minors Minors]:
|data23 = 25
|label24 = Faculty:
|data24 = 167
|label25 = Staff:
|data25 = 135
|header26 = <font color="#ffffff">Physical Information</font>
|label27 = Area:
|data27 = {{convert|125|acre|km2}}
|label28 = Public Buildings:
|data28 = 9
|label29 = Residence Halls:
|data29 = 5
|header30 = <font color="#ffffff">Online</font>
|label31 = Website:
|data31 = [http://www.bryan.edu/ www.bryan.edu]
}}
==Introduction==
Bryan College is a nationally competitive, non-denominational liberal arts college located in Dayton, TN. The college has 22 majors and nearly 40 distinct options within those majors.<ref>[http://www.bryan.edu/programs.html Programs offered at Bryan College]</ref> Over 80% of their professors hold terminal degrees in their fields of study.<ref>[http://www.bryan.edu/prospective.html General Information]</ref> Bryan has been ranked as one of the best colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the last thirteen years.<ref>[http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1ccbach_s_brief.php U.S. News & World Report Listings]</ref>
Bryan is accredited by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools|Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]] to award the associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees.<ref>[http://www.sacscoc.org/details.asp?instid=81700 SACS Accreditation Information]</ref>
The mission statement of Bryan College is “Educating students to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today’s world.” The college seeks to assist in the personal growth and development of qualified students by providing an education based on an integrated understanding of the Bible and the arts and sciences.
Bryan College's close history with [[William Jennings Bryan]], and his desire for a university that would "teach truth from a Biblical perspective,"<ref>[http://www.bryan.edu/history.html]</ref> has led to their addition as a stop along the [http://www.southeasttennessee.com/www/docs/23 Southeast Tennessee Religious Trail].<ref>[http://www.southeasttennessee.com/www/docs/664.2693/religious-college-in-dayton-tennessee.html Southeast Tennessee Religious Trail]</ref>
Bryan College is a member of [http://www.ticua.org/ TICUA] (Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association), [http://www.chea.org/ CHEA] (Council for Higher Education Accreditation), [http://www.cccu.org/about/members.asp/ CCCU] (Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, [http://www.acaweb.org/content.aspx?sid=1&pid=204 ACA] (Appalachian College Association, and [http://www.acsi.org/ ACSI] (Association of Christian Schools International).
==History==
During the [[Scopes Trial|Scopes Evolution Trial]] in 1925, [[William Jennings Bryan]] expressed the wish that a school might be established in [[Dayton, TN|Dayton]] to teach truth from a Biblical perspective. Following his death on [[July 26]], [[1925]], a national memorial association was formed to establish such an institution in [[William Jennings Bryan|Bryan’s]] honor.
William Jennings Bryan University (in 1958 it was designated William Jennings Bryan College, and the name was shortened to [http://www.bryan.edu Bryan College] in 1993) was chartered in 1930 and admitted its first class in the fall of that year. Its stated purpose was, and is, to provide “for the higher education of men and women under auspices distinctly [[Christian]] and spiritual.”
Bryan College is founded upon the belief that God is the author of truth; that He has revealed Himself to mankind through nature, conscience, the [[Bible]] and [[Jesus Christ]]; that it is His will for man to come to a knowledge of truth; and that an integrated study of the arts and sciences and the Bible, with a proper emphasis on the spiritual, mental, social and physical aspects of life, will lead to the balanced development of the whole person.
===Presidents of Bryan College===
[[George Guille|Dr. George E. Guille]] (1930-1931)
[[Malcom Lockhart|Dr. Malcolm M. Lockhart]] (1931-1933)
[[Judson Rudd|Dr. Judson A. Rudd]] (1933-1955)
[[Theodore Mercer|Dr. Theodore C. "Ted" Mercer]] (1956-1986)
[[Kenneth Hanna|Dr. Kenneth G. Hanna]] (1986-1992)
[[William E. Brown (academic)|Dr. William E. Brown]] (1993-2003)
[[Stephen Livesay|Dr. Stephen D. Livesay]] (2003-Present)
==Programs==
===Graduate & Professional Studies===
====Masters of Business Administration====
The [http://www.bryan.edu/mba Masters in Business Administration] is a 36-credit program divided into three six-month terms. Classes meet on Saturdays and professor/student interaction is carried on via internet communication between class meetings. Students are required to have an [[undergraduate]] degree from an [[accredited]] institution with at least a 2.75 [[GPA]] and a minimum of three years experience in a responsible business position.<ref>[http://www.bryan.edu/mba_catalog.html MBA Program Catalog]</ref>
====Aspire Program====
The Bryan College [http://www.bryan.edu/aspire Aspire] Degree Completion Program is designed for men and women over twenty three years of age, with at least two years of college completed, and who are already in the work-force and need to take advantage of flexible class schedules to complete their undergraduate degrees. The program offers a [[Bachelor of Science]] in [[Business Administration]] with options in Organizational Management and [[Business Management]].<ref>[http://www.bryan.edu/program_details.html Aspire Program Details]</ref>
===Undergraduate Studies<ref>[http://www.bryan.edu/catalog Undergraduate Course Catalog]</ref>===
====Associate of Arts====
Within the [[Associate of Arts]] degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:<br>
'''[[Liberal Arts]]'''
====Associate of Science====
Within the [[Associate of Science]] degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:<br>
'''[[Business]]'''
====Bachelor of Arts====
Within the [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:<br>
'''[[Biblical Studies]]'''<br>
'''[[Christian Ministry]]''' with options in Christian Leadership and Youth Ministry<br>
'''[[Communications]]''' with options in Corporate Communications, Journalism, Political Communications and, Technology & Film<br>
'''[[English studies|English]]''' with options in Literature and English Literature<br>
'''[[History]]''' with an option in Social Studies History [[Licensure]]<br>
'''[[Liberal Arts]]'''<br>
'''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]''' with an option in Licensure<br>
'''[[Theatre]]'''<br>
'''[[Mathematics]]'''<br>
'''Politics and Government'''<br>
'''[[Psychology]]'''
====Bachelor of Science====
Within the [[Bachelor of Science]] degree, Bryan College offers majors in the following areas:<br>
'''[[Music]]''' with options in Christian Ministry/Church Music, Contemporary Music, Music Administration, Music Education with Instrumental Licensure, Music Education with Vocal/General [[Licensure]], Music Ministry/Church Music, Music Technology, Musical Theater, Piano [[Pedagogy]], and Performance with concentration in Piano, Organ, Voice, or Instrumental.<br>
'''[[Biology]]''' with an option in Licensure<br>
'''[[Computer Science]]''' with an option in Licensure<br>
'''[[Liberal Arts]]''' with an option in Nursing<br>
'''[[Mathematics]]''' with options in Licensure and Applied Mathematics/[[Informatics]]<br>
'''[[Business Administration]]''' with options in Management, Economics/Finance, and [[Management Information Systems]]<br>
'''Exercise and [[Health Science]]''' with an option in Physical Education Licensure<br>
'''Liberal Arts/[[Elementary Education]] Licensure'''<br>
'''Psychology Licensure'''
====Minors====
Bryan College offers minors in the following areas:<br>
'''[[Biblical Languages]]''',
'''[[Biblical Studies]]''',
'''[[Business]]''',
'''[[Chemistry]]''',
'''Christian Leadership''',
'''[[Classical Studies]]''',
'''[[Communication Studies]]''',
'''[[Computer Science]]''',
'''[[Counseling Psychology]]''',
'''Exercise and [[Health Science]]''',
'''[[Greek language|Greek]]''',
'''[[History]]''',
'''[[Journalism]]''',
'''[[Linguistics]]''',
'''[[Literature]]''',
'''[[Mathematics]]''',
'''[[Missions]]''',
'''[[Music]]''',
'''[[Origin of Life|Origins]] Studies''',
'''[[Philosophy]]''',
'''Politics and Government''',
'''[[Spanish language|Spanish]]''',
'''[[Theater]]''',
'''[[Writing]]''',
and '''[[Youth Ministry]]'''
==Athletics==
The Bryan College Lions compete in the [http://www.aacsports.com Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC)], the [http://www.nccaa.org National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)], and the [http://www.naia.org National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)].
===Men's Basketball===
The men's basketball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by fourth-year head coach Don Rekoske and assistant coach Matt Schock. They are currently ranked number nine in the AAC standings.<ref>[http://www.aacsports.com/sport/4/4.php AAC Men's Basketball Ranking]</ref> Bryan also fields a Junior Varsity men's basketball team.
===Women's Basketball===
The women's basketball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA Div. 1. They are coached by second year head coach Jamy Bechler and assistant coaches Sarah Coffman and Dr. Jack Traylor. They are currently ranked number six in the AAC standings.<ref>[http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/5.php AAC Women's Basketball Ranking]</ref> They also field a Junior Varsity women's basketball team.
They were AAC champions 2005, 2006, and 2007. They participated in the NAIA national tournament in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, making it as far as the "Sweet Sixteen" in 2006, and ranking in the top 25 teams in the NAIA each year.
===Men's Soccer===
The men's soccer team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by seventeenth year head-coach and Athletics Director, Dr. Sandy Zensen and assistant coach Joey Johnson. They are currently ranked number two in the AAC standings.<ref>[http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/1.php AAC Men's Soccer Ranking]</ref> They also field a Junior Varsity men's soccer team.
In the past nine seasons, the team has been to three conference championships, five NCCAA regional titles, and five trips to the NAIA Region XII Tournament with an appearance in the finals in 2000 and 2007.
===Women's Soccer===
The women's soccer team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and NCCAA. They are coached by fourth-year head coach Mark Sauve. They are currently ranked seventh in the AAC standings.<ref>[http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/2.php#news AAC Women's Soccer Ranking]</ref>
===Men's Baseball===
The men's baseball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by first-year head coach (former assistant coach and team alum) Taylor Hasty. They are currently ranked ninth in the AAC standings.<ref>[http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/6.php AAC Men's Baseball Ranking]</ref>
===Women's Volleyball===
The women's volleyball team competes in the NAIA, the AAC, and the NCCAA. They are coached by fifth-year head coach Leo Sayles. They are currently ranked third in the AAC standings.<ref>[http://www.aacsports.com/sport/5/3.php AAC Women's Volleyball Ranking]</ref>. They also field a Junior Varsity team.
In 2007 the team was an AAC tournament finalist, an NAIA Region XII tournament finalist, and participated in the NCCAA National Championships.
===Men's & Women's Cross Country/Track===
Bryan's co-ed Cross Country and Track teams compete in the NAIA and the AAC. They are coached by fourth-year head coach Rodney Stoker.
They are the 2007 NAIA Region XII Men's Cross Country champions and in 2008 they produced three NAIA All-Americans.
==Publications==
Bryan College has several publications.
'''Bryan Life''' is the college's alumni magazine and contains information about people and events of interest to the Bryan family. It is published quarterly.
'''Illumine''' is a bi-monthly publication of the Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice and contains scholarly articles which examine significant issues from a Biblical perspective.
'''E-Lumine''' is an e-newsletter for alumni and friends of Bryan and contains news updates from the campus and a calendar of events for the coming month. It is published each month except July.
'''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 print on campus and electronically to students, alumni, and student's families.
==Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice==
'''The Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice''' was developed in 2005 with the goal of developing academic seminars in which Christian scholars at the top of their fields present papers on the issues confronting the Christian Church, the United States, and the world. These seminars are held two to three times each year. These seminars are open to the public and required of many students. Topics have included natural law, the federal judicial system, science, fine arts, and global warming. For more information, one can visit their [http://www.bryan.edu/bryancenter.html homepage]
==External links==
* [http://www.bryan.edu Bryan College official website]
* The [http://www.bryan.edu/core.html Center for Origins Research]
* The [http://www.bryan.edu/BC_home.html Bryan Center]
* The [http://www.bryan.edu/bryancenter.html Bryan Center for Critical Thought and Practice]
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