Johnson University Florida

Since 1893, Johnson University has been a leader in Christian higher education. The University’s flagship campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, was established by Ashley S. Johnson as the “School of the Evangelists” primarily to train preachers. The School was later renamed “Johnson Bible College,” then “Johnson University” as the scope of the School’s offerings expanded to include additional strategic vocations to extend the kingdom of God.

Johnson University Florida was founded in 1975 as Central Florida Bible College. In 1985, the College received 40 acres of land in Kissimmee as a donation from the Chapman family. A new campus was constructed on that property, and the College was renamed Florida Christian College. In July of 2013, Florida Christian College merged with Johnson University and was renamed Johnson University Florida.

As part of the Johnson University System, the School remains focused on equipping individuals for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations to extend the kingdom of God. Located in a culturally diverse community just outside Orlando, Johnson University Florida maintains a close-knit family environment and high academic standards across a range of bachelor’s programs.

The motto– Strong in the Scriptures – was the motto of Florida Christian College and continues to be a valuable part of Johnson University Florida’s heritage and identity to this day.Johnson University’s vision is to bring glory to God and hope to the world by preparing promising students for excellence in Christian ministry through an affordable, community-oriented, Christ-centered education.

Johnson University has a strong reputation in the higher education community and has been a leader among Christian universities in accreditation for decades.Exceptional, caring faculty positively challenge students to excel in all areas of individual and group studies. As such, Johnson University graduates are known throughout the world for their knowledge, abilities, commitment, and character.

A Christian worldview permeates every program and activity in the Johnson University System. Each academic program maintains a strong biblical core to help prepare graduates to be well-rounded Christian leaders in whatever profession they choose.

Johnson University Florida offers students a quality educational experience that is unique in the Johnson University System. The Florida campus combines Johnson’s rigorous academic standards and experienced faculty with a close-knit family atmosphere. Students benefit from personal relationships with caring faculty committed to their spiritual formation.The diverse culture of Central Florida also affords JUFL students a wealth of opportunities for both ministry and employment.

Weekly chapel services provide not only spiritual nourishment for JUFL students but also an opportunity to serve in various ministry leadership roles.

Athletics are also an important part of the JUFL campus experience. In addition to intercollegiate athletics, JUFL offers a variety of opportunities for students to connect with each other and the community around them.

Johnson educates students for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations.

Johnson University’s vision is to bring glory to God and hope to the world by preparing promising students for excellence in Christian ministry through an affordable, community-oriented, Christ-centered education.

Johnson, a private, coeducational institution of higher learning offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, strives to be faithful through twenty-first century methods to its historic purpose of preparing students to preach the Gospel.

Johnson seeks qualified students committed to communicating throughout the world the message of peace, wholeness, and restoration as described in Christian Scriptures. We enroll students from all age groups and from diverse geographic, ethnic, and social backgrounds. Consistent with our historic practice, we endeavor to make education available to students regardless of their financial resources.

Johnson engages a faculty supportive of its mission and committed to teaching and advising; scholarly and creative activity; and service to churches, Johnson, and the larger community. We create a supportive environment for spiritual formation in which students and faculty can identify abilities and realize responsibilities for personal growth and for service to others in the churches and the human community. We also provide financial resources, facilities, and administrative and academic services that support student and faculty achievement.

Johnson offers graduate programs in professional and academic areas that prepare students for leadership in congregations, educational institutions, and other service vocations. Johnson also recognizes its responsibility of service to Christian congregations, the local community, and the world.

Johnson provides in the cocurricular and extracurricular activities a transformational, experiential, and missional education. These activities lead students to understand and exhibit ethical behavior consistent with scriptural norms, provide students with service learning opportunities that sharpen their abilities and sense of calling, and demonstrate ways that selected vocations accomplish their part of the Great Commission.

Connecting is easy in Johnson University Florida’s Christ-centered environment. Johnson University Florida is more than a college campus; it’s a community. JUFL students often use words like “family” and “home away from home” to describe their college experience.

Since its founding in 1975, the faculty, staff, and students of Johnson University Florida have been committed to developing an atmosphere that values relationship, spiritual formation, tradition, and service. The JUFL campus provides the ideal backdrop for lively fellowship or moments of quiet reflection.

On a typical day, JUFL students may be found in a group study session over coffee in the SUB, hanging out with friends by the pool, competing for the title of best ultimate Frisbee team ever, sharing a meal in the on-campus apartments, or leading devotions by the bonfire. Weekends might include an on-campus concert, a community service event, traveling as part of New Creation or a New Life team, or cheering on one of the Suns athletic teams.

Naturally, the unique culture of Central Florida offers a wealth of leisure activities as well. World-class shopping, world-famous amusement parks, and professional sports teams are only 20 minutes from campus. Additionally, the beautiful Florida coast is just an hour’s drive away. Student life at Johnson University Florida is truly a unique and memorable experience.