Arlington Baptist University is a private four-year Bible college located in Arlington, Texas, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was founded by J. Frank Norris in 1939 and was originally named Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute. At that time, there were only 16 students and classes were held at the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth.

In 1945, the school was renamed Bible Baptist Seminary. After Norris stepped down as president, George Beauchamp Vick became the new president, but soon Norris regained control of the school because he was worried that Vick had too much power and removed Vick from the position of president. This incident alienated many pastors from the school and established the Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri in 1950, with Vick as president.

After Norris' death in 1952, the college moved to a temporary campus in downtown Fort Worth. In 1953, Earl K. Oldham became president and in 1955, he became president of the school. In 1980, the college moved to its current location in Arlington and changed its name to Arlington Baptist College.

In 1980, Wayne Martin was president, and the school received full accreditation. In 1992, Wendell Hiers served as interim president until David Bryant took office in 1993.

D.L. Moody served as president from 2009 to 2019, and Clifton McDaniel was appointed president of the school in 2020.

In 2015, the school applied for a Title IX exemption, allowing it to discriminate against LGBT students based on religious reasons. On June 1, 2017, the school was officially renamed Arlington Baptist University.

School size

Number of students: The school is small, with a student population of about 220.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio is 15:1. The low student-faculty ratio allows teachers to better focus on the learning and growth of each student.

Professional settings

The school offers 18 undergraduate degrees and 3 Graduate degree courses cover a variety of fields such as education, theology and religion, and business management, including teacher education and development, comprehensive education, missionary studies, pastoral counseling and theology, and Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Teaching Features

Integration of faith and academics: In the context of the Christian worldview, faith and learning are closely combined, and students are committed to preparing for Christian life and management through studying the Bible, general education, church careers, and practical services, and cultivating students' spiritual beliefs, academic abilities, and personal qualities.

Practical teaching: Focus on practical links, and through internships, practical services, etc., let students apply what they have learned to practice, and improve their practical ability and professional qualities.

Small class teaching: With small class teaching mode, teachers can pay attention to the learning progress of each student, provide personalized guidance and support for students, and promote interaction and communication between students and teachers.

School Accreditation

The school has been accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education since 1981. It has also been approved by the Texas Education Accreditation Commission and the Texas Veterans Commission to receive veterans' educational benefits.

Campus Life

Sports Activities: The school is a member of the National Christian University Athletic Association's Southwest Division II and a member of the Christian University Athletic Association. It has many school teams such as baseball, basketball, volleyball, football, golf and softball. Students can participate in various sports and competitive activities to enhance their physical fitness and cultivate team spirit.

Campus Facilities: The campus is the educational institution of the World Baptist Fellowship. The campus also displays an 8-foot bronze sculpture of J. Frank Norris, the founder of the school and the fraternity. The campus was once the site of the Top o' Hill Terrace Casino and has historical relics such as sandstone guardhouses, iron gates, open-air tea gardens and escape tunnels. The public can make an appointment to visit during normal working hours.