Grace College

Infobox University
name = Grace College and Theological Seminary
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motto = "Character, Competence, Service"
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established = 1948
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type = private coeducational
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endowment = $4.3 million [cite web|title=America's Best Colleges 2006|publisher=U.S. News & World Report|accessdate=2006-01-27|url=http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/directory/brief/drglance_1800_brief.php]
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president = Dr. Ronald E. Manahan
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provost = Dr. Bill Katip
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faculty = 74
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students = 1,308
undergrad = 1,188
postgrad = 120
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city = Winona Lake
state = Indiana
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United States
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campus = rural, 165 acre (0.667 km²)
former_names = Grace College
Grace Theological Seminary
free_label = Associations
free = Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches
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colors = Red and White
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nickname = Lancers
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athletics = National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
affiliations = Mid-Central College Conference
website = [http://www.grace.edu www.grace.edu]

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Grace College and Theological Seminary exists as a fusion of two academic communities: Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN.

Accreditation

In 1994, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools gave accreditation to Grace College and Seminary thereby joining the previously two individually-accredited institutions. [cite web|url=http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/|title=The Higher Learning Commission website] [cite web|url=http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_directory&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1757|title=Directory of HLC Affiliated Institutions: Grace College and Seminary|accessdate=2005-12-16] It is also a member of several organizations including the Council of Independent Colleges, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Indiana Conference of Higher Education, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana, and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. [cite web|url=http://www.grace.edu/grace/undergraduate/accreditation-affiliations.htm|title=Accreditation/Affiliations] [cite web|url=http://www.cic.edu/|title=Council of Independent Colleges website] [cite web|url=http://www.cic.edu/about/membership/members.asp|title=Current Institutional, International, and Associate Members|accessdate=2005-12-17] [cite web|url=http://www.naicu.edu/|title=National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities website] [cite web|url=http://www.naicu.edu/member/alpha.asp#G|title=Alphabetical List of Members: G|accessdate=2005-12-17] [cite web|url=http://www.icindiana.org|title=Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana website] [cite web|url=http://www.icindiana.org/campuses_profile.asp?ID=10|title=Campus Profile|accessdate=2005-12-17] [cite web|url=http://www.cccu.org/|title=Council for Christian Colleges and Universities website] [cite web|url=http://www.cccu.org/about/orgID.94/member_detail.asp|title=Members: Grace College & Seminary|accessdate=2005-12-17] It is also approved by the Association of Christian Schools International. [cite web|url=http://www.acsi.org/ |title=Association of Christian Schools International website] [cite web|url=http://www.acsi.org/web2003/default.aspx?ID=2065&ConstitID=0001859|title=Membership: School|accessdate=2005-12-17]

History

Grace College

It began as a two-year college in 1948, and is currently categorized as a four-year liberal arts school by The College Board. [cite web|url=http://www.collegeboard.com/|title=The College Board website] [cite web|url=http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=4474&type=qfs&word=Grace%20College|title=Grace College and Seminary: At a Glance|accessdate=2005-12-16] Its mission statement reads, "Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies Biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service."

Grace Theological Seminary

The seminary enjoys a history that dates back to its 1937 organization by Alva J. McClain, the founder and first president. cite web|url=http://www.cob-net.org/be/index.htm|title=Church of the Brethren Network: Brethren Encyclopedia] [cite web|url=http://www.cob-net.org/be/bwa.htm|title=Feature: Brethren World Assembly|accessdate=2005-12-15] [cite web|url=http://www.believersweb.org/|title=Believer's Web website] [cite web|url=http://www.believersweb.org/view.cfm?ID=45|title=Alva J McClain, 1888-1968, Grace Theological Semin.|accessdate=2005-12-15] Its mission statement reads, "Grace Theological Seminary is a learning community dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming the whole person for local church and global ministry. [cite web|url=http://www.grace.edu|title=Grace College and Seminary] [cite web|url=http://www.grace.edu/grace/seminary/dean-of-seminary.htm|title=Dean of Seminary|accessdate=2005-12-14]

New Provost

The institution welcomed a new provost in 2007, Dr. Bill Katip, a Grace alumnus. Beginning with the start of the 2008-2009 academic year, Dr. Carrie Yocum will serve as the Assistant Provost.

Academics

The seminary is a candidate for accreditation by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. [cite web|url=http://www.ats.edu/member_schools/gracetsg.asp|title=Member schools] . The dean of the seminary is Dr. Jeff Gill.

Prison Education

The institution has a ministry to the incarcerated in Indiana at various correctional facilities throughout the state directed by Dr. John Teevan.

Campus

Residence Halls

Alpha Hall, Beta Hall, Kent Hall (named after former Grace professor and president Dr. Homer Kent), Indiana Hall (called Indy by students), Westminster Hall (called Westy by students), Gamma C, Epsilon (called Epsy by students), Lamppost, and the Gamma Townhouse are the residence halls on campus. Each specific dormitory has an assigned resident director. Some dorms have assistant resident directors (usually graduate students), who help with overseeing the residence hall), as well as resident assistants and growth group leaders that lead weekly small groups on the hall for residents.

For those students who do not live in the residence halls, there is an off-campus association. A lounge for these students is in Westminster Hall near the Student Grille. The lounge features televisions, couches, study tables, internet access, and purified water. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

tudent activities

Athletics

Grace sponsors 15 intercollegiate sports: Volleyball (coached by Andria Harshman), Golf (coached by Bo Wright), Men's Soccer (coached by Matt Hotchkin), Women's Soccer (coached by Michael Voss), Men's Cross Country and Women's Cross Country (both coached by Neal Butler), Men's Tennis (coached by Larry Schuh), Women's Tennis (coached by Deron Datzman), Men's Basketball (coached by James C.Kessler), Women's Basketball (coached by Scott A. Blum), Cheerleading (coached by Arianna Green), Baseball (coached by Joshua Bailey), Softball (coached by Stephen Liebsch), Track and Field (coached by Neal Butler)

Grace's athletic director is named Chad Briscoe. The volleyball and men's and women's basketball squads opened up play this past (2007-08) season in the beautiful new Orthopaedic Capitol Center. The sports information director is Matt Moore. Moore is also an assistant men's basketball coach. The athletic trainer is Megan Furnish of Kosciusko Community Hospital's Regional Rehabilitation Center.

ee also

*Hobart Freeman
*John C. Whitcomb

External links

* [http://www.grace.edu Official website]
* [http://gts.grace.edu Official Seminary website]
* [http://www.grace.edu/athletics Official Athletics website]

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