Dallas Baptist University - 50 Years - Dallas TX
N 32° 42.486 W 096° 56.881
14S E 692333 N 3620789
A plaque commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the move from Decatur to Dallas by the religious college now known as Dallas Baptist University
Waymark Code: WMWCVJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2017
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This plaque near the main administration building of Dallas Baptist University commemorates the college's 50th year of relocating from Decatur, Texas to Dallas.
The plaque reads as follows:
[Seal of DBU]
DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
[LOGO]
Celebrating 50 years in Dallas
Our Commitment: To follow Jesus daily as our Lord and Savior
Our Vision: To build a great Christian University that is pleasing to God by producing Christ-centered servant leaders who are transforming the world
Our Mission: The purpose of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education and the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings
Our Theme: For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17
Dallas Baptist University trustees
[list of names]
Administration
[list of names]
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015"
The waymarked plaque is separate from the state historic marker which was issued in 1998, and reads as follows:
DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
(DECATUR BAPTIST COLLEGE)
Closely linked to Northwest Baptist College, which operated from 1891 to 1897, Decatur Baptist College opened its doors in 1898. The college was the result of an effort by Texas Baptist leaders to consolidate all Texas Baptist Schools under the direction of Baylor University and the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
The college, which initially served primary and secondary school students in addition to the junior college program, had an enrollment of 105 in the fall of 1898. J. L. Ward, president of the college from 1900 to 1907 and 1914 to 1950, was most influential in the development and expansion of the college. By 1959 the school offered courses in religion, fine arts, business, languages, and vocational training.
Increasing financial challenges and decreasing enrollment led the college to accept an invitation to move to Dallas. The school's name was changed to Dallas Baptist College in February 1965; its first classes were held that fall, with an enrollment of 941.
The college became a four-year institution in 1968. Renamed Dallas Baptist University in 1985, the school began awarding graduate degrees in religion, education, and business administration. The school grew steadily under the leadership of a new president beginning in 1988 and paid its outstanding financial debts. By the 1990s, the population of the college community exceeded 3,500 as the school affirmed in its mission statement its commitment "to provide Christ-centered quality higher education." (1998)"
Anniversary Year: 2015
Year of Event, Organization or Occurance: 1965
Address:
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX
Website: [Web Link]
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