Jarvis Christian University is an institution of higher learning with a profound historical heritage and unique educational characteristics. The following is a detailed introduction to it:

School Overview

Historical Origin: Founded in 1912, it is located in Hawkins, Texas, USA. The school was established by the Christian Women's Missionary Committee in cooperation with black Christian believers. It was originally intended to provide educational opportunities for African Americans in rural southern United States. Its name comes from Major James J. Jarvis and his wife Ida Van Zandt Jarvis, who donated land and laid the foundation for the establishment of the school.

School Nature and Scale: As a traditional liberal arts college associated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the school is of moderate size and can provide students with a relatively intimate and personalized learning environment.

Campus Environment: The campus is located in the rural area of ​​Texas, covering a large area, with a quiet and beautiful natural environment, providing students with a quiet space conducive to learning and personal growth. The architectural style on campus combines traditional and modern elements, and all kinds of teaching facilities and living facilities are available, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, dormitories, restaurants, etc., which can meet the learning and living needs of students.

Educational Philosophy and Mission

The educational mission of Jarvis Christian University is to comprehensively cultivate lifelong learners from different backgrounds in terms of intellectual, social, spiritual and personal aspects by providing interactive services and diversified teaching modes.

The school adheres to the guiding principles of academic and lifelong learning, service, integrity, respect, responsibility and Christian ethics, and is committed to cultivating students' leadership, integrity and social responsibility so that they can play an active role in the global society.

Academic Programs

Professional Settings: The school has the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of Business Administration, etc., providing a rich and diverse range of professional courses covering biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, sociology, religion, business administration, education and other fields.

Degree Level: Associate, Bachelor and Master's degree programs are provided to meet the educational needs and career development goals of different students.

Teaching Features

Small class teaching: The small class teaching mode is adopted to ensure that each student can get full attention and guidance from the teacher, which is conducive to students' active participation in classroom discussions, questions and interactions, and improve learning effects.

Practical teaching: Focus on practical teaching, through internships, experiments, project research, etc., let students apply theoretical knowledge to practical operations, cultivate students' practical hands-on ability and problem-solving ability. For example, in the biology major, students have the opportunity to participate in laboratory research projects and gain an in-depth understanding of the research methods and techniques of biological sciences; in the business administration major, students can accumulate practical business management experience through internship projects.

Christian education tradition: The school incorporates Christian values ​​and moral concepts into teaching, cultivates students' moral character and spiritual literacy, guides students to establish a correct outlook on life, values ​​and world view, so that students can receive spiritual nourishment and guidance while receiving professional education.

Student Life

Student Organizations and Societies: The school has a variety of student organizations and societies, such as student unions, academic clubs, art societies, sports clubs, etc. Students can participate in various club activities according to their interests and hobbies, expand interpersonal relationships, enrich extracurricular life, and cultivate teamwork spirit and leadership skills.

Campus Activities: Organize a variety of campus activities, including cultural festivals, concerts, sports competitions, academic lectures, religious activities, etc., providing students with a platform to show themselves and communicate and interact, creating a strong campus cultural atmosphere, and enhancing students' sense of belonging and cohesion on campus.

Accommodation Life: Provide on-campus accommodation, student dormitories are well-equipped and comfortable, providing students with a safe and convenient living environment. Dormitory life is not only convenient for students' study and life, but also helps to promote communication and friendship among students, and cultivate students' independent living ability and interpersonal skills.

Admission requirements and application process

Admission requirements: Undergraduate applications generally require students to have a high school diploma or equivalent, and some majors may have certain requirements for grades in specific subjects. For international students, it is usually necessary to provide proof of English language proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS. The language requirements of different majors may vary.

Application process: Students need to submit online application forms, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements and other application materials before the application deadline specified by the school. The school will review the application materials and make admission decisions based on the student's comprehensive quality and application situation.