Dallas Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university located in Dallas, Texas, USA.

Contents

1 Mission Statement 2 DBU's Theme Scripture 3 DBU History 4 Trivia

Mission Statement

The purpose of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in 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.

DBU's Theme Scripture

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

DBU History

DBU began as Decatur Baptist College in Decatur, Texas, in 1898. Originally a two-year college, it served as a feeder to the larger baptist institution, Baylor University in Waco, Texas. In 1965, DBU moved from Decatur to its present location in southwest Dallas as a result of the local Dallas Baptist Association's desire for a local baptist college.

Plagued by financial problems, the school struggled for a number of years. Campus folklore says that many believed the official name of the school to be "Financially Troubled Dallas Baptist University", since it always preceded the name of the university. However, in the late 1980s, Dr. Gary Cook became president of the university, a turning point in its history. From that point, enrollment has continually increased and the school has emerged from its financial difficulties. At present time DBU has approximately 4,700 students.

Trivia

Dallas Baptist University has conferred honorary doctorates upon Billy Graham and Chuck Colson.