independent institution covering 120 acres (50 hectares) in Lubbock, Tex. It was founded in 1957 and is affiliated with the Church of Christ. Biblical courses are required for graduation, and all students attend daily chapel services. Enrollment consists of more than 1,100 students, including some 20 master's degree candidates studying religion. The majority of students hail from the southern United States, but other areas and several foreign countries also have representation. The numbers of men and women attending are relatively equal. About a fifth of the undergraduates are over the age of 25, and some attend part-time. Campus housing primarily serves traditional-age freshmen and sophomores who do not live with relatives. The academic calendar is divided into semesters. About 60 percent of the full-time faculty hold terminal degrees in their field. The university conducts undergraduate studies in education, liberal arts and sciences, business, agriculture, biblical studies, visual and performing arts, social work, communications, computer sciences, home economics, legal secretarial studies, and sports medicine. Students interested in engineering can enroll in a dual-degree program run in conjunction with Texas Tech University. Between 10 and 15 percent of the undergraduates pursue advanced studies directly after graduation. Extracurricular activities at Lubbock Christian include social clubs, religious organizations, performing arts groups, a student-run newspaper, and intramural sports. Varsity sports teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. |