Southwestern Christian University
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Located in the welcoming suburb of Bethany, Oklahoma, Southwestern Christian University (SCU) is a private, Christ-centered institution renowned for integrating scholarly research with Christian faith, boasting particularly strong programs in business administration, psychology, and biblical studies. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where students actively participate in spiritual discipleship, regular chapel services, and a competitive NAIA athletic program. What truly sets SCU apart is its proud heritage as the first higher education institution of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, alongside its commitment to exceptionally small class sizes that ensure you receive personalized mentorship from faculty invested in both your academic success and spiritual growth.
Wikipedia:Southwestern Christian University is a private Pentecostal university in Bethany, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1946 as Southwestern Bible College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and was the first Pentecostal educational institution in the state. While it was established as a Bible college for the training of Christian church leaders within the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, the denomination planned to quickly expand the school into a junior college.
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