Our mission is to 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 upon an integrated understanding of the Bible and the liberal arts.
Bryan College was established as a four-year undergraduate college of arts and sciences, although until 1958 the corporate title used the term “University.”
In December 2005 the College was authorized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on Colleges) to offer its first graduate degree: The Master of Business Administration. Chartered in 1930 under the laws of Tennessee as a general welfare corporation with the basic purpose of providing “for the higher education of men and women under auspices distinctly Christian and spiritual,” the College has responded to changing times with various modifications of its educational program. The goals for institutional development and the changing climate in American higher education will continue to influence the educational program. However, the original institutional purpose as a Christian liberal arts college remains unchanged.
With an awareness of its heritage and a commitment to its future, the College endeavors to serve its constituencies by traditional and novel means. Bryan College maintains the following distinctives as part of its vision for the next century.
Although students are neither required to subscribe to any statement of belief nor placed under any duress with regard to their religious position, the College leadership desires that its graduates will ultimately find their lives transformed by the living Christ, being filled with the Holy Spirit, and consistently practicing a thoroughly Christian lifestyle which grows from a well-developed biblical worldview. These graduates should be well integrated persons and mature citizens who accept their responsibility to glorify God and serve others.
At Bryan College you will receive a first class education, and a Bachelor’s Degree that will equip you for your future.In this highly competitive global marketplace, a Master’s Degree can provide an even greater advantage over other job candidates.Now, you can earn both degrees for the price of one. If you complete your Bachelor's Degree at Bryan College, you will have the opportunity to earn a Master’s Degree at Bryan College tuition free. It’s the Bryan Difference.
Bryan College’s Master of Business Administration in General Management (MBA) allows students to achieve their personal and professional goals by learning real-world applications about the business environment through a Christian worldview. The online MBA program is delivered in an accelerated format, which allows students to finish their graduate degree in as little as 18 months. Bryan College’s MBA program is accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).The program highlights aspects such as leadership formation, service commitment, technological competence, and global astuteness as being key aspects for business proficiency. You can also choose from several specializations based on your career goals and interests. Specializations include Marketing, Human Resources, Healthcare Administration, Sports Management, and Ministry.
The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry program is designed to prepare servant leaders for a wide variety of church or ministry-related fields.The online degree program provides a broad understanding of the Christian Ministry while providing specific in-depth knowledge and personal development to succeed in full or part-time ministry. Courses provide students with a strong understanding of biblical leadership principles with focus placed on biblical, theological and practical applications.The degree is ideal for the ministry and lay leaders, church staff, Christian educators, mission leaders, non-profit and para-church organization workers, and individuals who desire a more knowledgeable perspective on life and faith. The program is entirely online, making an accredited Christian Ministry graduate degree from one of the best value Christian colleges in the nation, accessible from anywhere in the world.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) non-licensure program at Bryan College is regionally accredited and designed for current teachers or those who have completed an undergraduate teacher education program.
The program is delivered completely online providing the flexibility to continue teaching full-time while earning your degree. The Master’s in Education program credits are approved by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) for use in gaining initial certification, as well as renewing and upgrading existing ACSI certificates.
Bryan’s exciting strategic plan is designed to accommodate our growing student body and the expanding programs and calls for building new facilities; adding programs, faculty, and staff; achieving enrollment goals; and increasing the funds for scholarships to maintain and enhance Bryan’s place as a premier Christian liberal arts college. The strategic plan is built on the foundation of our purpose, mission, vision, shared values, and core strategies.The strategic plan is designed to develop programs and build infrastructure to support 1,200 students in our Arts and Sciences residential program and 3,000 students in our Adult and Graduate Studies and Dual Enrollment programs enrolled online or attending classes at satellite campus locations.
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I transferred to Bryan College as a sophomore and have been thankful I did ever since. Bryan sticks to its motto: "Christ Above All." The school emphasizes missions and serving others. The students are friendly and polite, and the professors are helpful. The classes are challenging and interesting, encouraging students to think for themselves. Overall, I'm very glad I came to Bryan.
By Kristina B. (Sep, 2010) |
I just transfered to this school this semester after completing 3 semesters at a much bigger school. Here I am much more than just a number, the head of my major knows me by more than my GPA, and the students are incredibly inclusive. Yes, this is a smaller school so there are not as many options as to what you can major in, but the ones we do have are composed of high-quality courses with tough but personable and understanding professors. You will be taught about God here, told about the truths found in it, asked about what you believe and challenged to defend it. When you cannot defend it the attitude is not one of "Aha! I just won the debate!" but of mercy and guidance toward the truth, and why they believe that. The faculty/staff/administration are approachable, and allow themselves to be perceived as real people instead of stereotypical professors. They step outside of those boundaries as "classroom professors," and let you get to know them as a mother/father with a family, and long to know you as a person and invest in your life not just your GPA.Before coming to Bryan you should know that the staff will do anything they can to get you in here once you know God wants you here; that you will work hard in your classes on papers and projects THAT MATTER and will prepare you for the "real world"; that the students here are real people, some from broken families and backgrounds, but all with a story of God's grace that will astound you. Lastly, you should know that although you will be challenged here beyond average standards, you will also grow in your faith, in your ability to work with people, and in many other ways beyond your preconceived expectations of this "small town college."
By Taylor A. (Apr, 2007) |
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Enrolling my child at this university in Tennessee has been a transformative experience; the dedicated faculty fosters a passion for learning, and I've witnessed remarkable growth in their confidence and skills.
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