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Urshan University offers a certificate in Theological and Ministerial Studies; [[Associate's Degree|associate's degrees]] in General Studies and Sociology; and [[Bachelor's Degree|bachelor's degrees]] in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Services, Religious/Sacred Music, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Music, and Communication and Media Studies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Urshan College |url=https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/fields/?494685-Urshan-College |website=College Scorecard |publisher=US Department of Education |access-date=3 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> In Fall 2008, the college began offering online classes through the Consortium of Online Christian Colleges in addition to their on-campus instruction.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www77.gatewaycollege.net/|title=Gatewaycollege.net|website=www77.gatewaycollege.net}}</ref>
Urshan University offers a certificate in Theological and Ministerial Studies; [[Associate's Degree|associate's degrees]] in General Studies and Sociology; and [[Bachelor's Degree|bachelor's degrees]] in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Services, Religious/Sacred Music, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Music, and Communication and Media Studies.<ref>{{cite web |title=Urshan College |url=https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/fields/?494685-Urshan-College |website=College Scorecard |publisher=US Department of Education |access-date=3 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref> It also offers distance learning in 8-week and 16-week long courses, offering a certificate in Apostolic Studies, an associate's in General Studies, and bachelor's in Christian Ministry, Organizational Leadership, and Human Services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Online Learning |url=https://urshan.edu/online |website=Urshan University |access-date=4 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Degree Programs |url=https://urshancollege.org/academics/distance-learning/programs |website=Urshan College |access-date=4 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>


On July 6, 2018, the Higher Learning Commission granted Urshan University a status of "Candidate for Accreditation".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://urshancollege.org/accreditation-press-release|title=Accreditation Press Release|website=Urshan College}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 6, 2018|title=Action Letter {{!}} Candidacy|url=https://www.hlcommission.org/download/_BoardActionLetters/Urshan%20College%20and%20Urshan%20Graduate%20School%20of%20Theology%20Action%20Letter%207.6.18.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Higher Learning Commission}}</ref> On June 30, 2020, HLC granted Urshan University regional accreditation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 30, 2020|title=Action Letter - Initial Accreditation|url=https://www.hlcommission.org/download/_BoardActionLetters/HLC%20Action%20Letter%20-%20Urshan%20College%20and%20Urshan%20Graduate%20School%20of%20Theology%206.30.20.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Higher Learning Commission}}</ref>
On July 6, 2018, the Higher Learning Commission granted Urshan University a status of "Candidate for Accreditation".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://urshancollege.org/accreditation-press-release|title=Accreditation Press Release|website=Urshan College}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=July 6, 2018|title=Action Letter {{!}} Candidacy|url=https://www.hlcommission.org/download/_BoardActionLetters/Urshan%20College%20and%20Urshan%20Graduate%20School%20of%20Theology%20Action%20Letter%207.6.18.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Higher Learning Commission}}</ref> On June 30, 2020, HLC granted Urshan University regional accreditation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=June 30, 2020|title=Action Letter - Initial Accreditation|url=https://www.hlcommission.org/download/_BoardActionLetters/HLC%20Action%20Letter%20-%20Urshan%20College%20and%20Urshan%20Graduate%20School%20of%20Theology%206.30.20.pdf|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=Higher Learning Commission}}</ref>

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Urshan University
Former names
Gateway College of Evangelism (1968-2012), Urshan College (2012-2024)
Motto"To Do Justly And to Love Mercy and to Walk Humbly With Your God"
TypePrivate university
Established1968; 56 years ago (1968)
AccreditationHLC, ATS
Religious affiliation
United Pentecostal Church International
ChairMichael Ensey
PresidentBrent Coltharp
DeanJared Runck
Total staff
84 (2022)[1]
Students473 (2022)[1]
Location
Wentzville
,
Missouri
,
US
CampusLarge suburb[1], 43 acres (17 ha)
Websiteurshan.edu

Urshan University, formerly known as Urshan College and Gateway College of Evangelism, is a Christian seminary in Wentzville, Missouri. It is owned and operated by the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI).[2] In 2012, the college was acquired by Urshan Graduate School of Theology.[3]

History

The founding of a Bible college in the St. Louis area was initiated by Harry Branding (superintendent of the Missouri District for the UPCI), who formed a committee to look into this possibility, this committee presented the idea to the Missouri District Board. On July 13, 1966, the district passed a resolution to create such a Bible college. The next year the bylaws were chosen and the college was given the name Gateway College of Evangelism.

On September 13, 1968, Gateway College officially opened at 3155 Charbonier Road in Florissant, Missouri. Three years later, the college purchased the former St. Stanislaus Seminary at 700 Howdershell Road.

After four decades, President Darrel Johns led the school through a transition to UPCI ownership. After many months of collaboration the UPCI General Board approved a plan for Urshan Graduate School of Theology to acquire Gateway College and start a new undergraduate Christian college. On July 1, 2012, the transition was complete. At this point, Urshan College began to be operated jointly with Urshan Graduate School of Theology under the governance of the Urshan Board of Directors and President David K. Bernard.

In January 2018, President David K. Bernard submitted his resignation as president of Urshan College and Urshan Graduate School of Theology. While the board of directors conducted a search for a new president for the Urshan System, Executive Vice President Jennie Russell served as interim president.[4] In November 2018, the board of directors selected Brent Coltharp to serve as president effective January 2019, and Jennie Russell returned to her role as executive vice president.[5]

Academics

Urshan University offers a certificate in Theological and Ministerial Studies; associate's degrees in General Studies and Sociology; and bachelor's degrees in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Services, Religious/Sacred Music, Theological and Ministerial Studies, Music, and Communication and Media Studies.[6] It also offers distance learning in 8-week and 16-week long courses, offering a certificate in Apostolic Studies, an associate's in General Studies, and bachelor's in Christian Ministry, Organizational Leadership, and Human Services.[7][8]

On July 6, 2018, the Higher Learning Commission granted Urshan University a status of "Candidate for Accreditation".[9][10] On June 30, 2020, HLC granted Urshan University regional accreditation.[11]

Enrollment

In Fall 2022, the school's enrollment was 473 students.[1] The student body is 41% Male and 59% Female; 82% are full-time and 18% are part-time; 69% are at least partly on campus while 31% are fully distance learners; 72% are white or Caucasian, 14% are Hispanic, 4% are Black or African-American, 4% are two or more races, 1% are Asian, 1% are American Indian or Alaskan Native, and 2% are unreported.[12]

Location

Urshan is located in St. Charles County, Missouri. The college relocated from Florissant, Missouri, to Wentzville, Missouri, kicking off the 2019–2020 school year on the new campus.[13] The campus, formerly a CenturyLink office complex, consists of five buildings sitting on 43 acres of land.[14][15]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Urshan College". National Center for Education Statistics. Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. 2023–2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  2. ^ "About Urshan | Our History". Urshan University. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Urshan College". Information St. Louis. Connecting St. Louis. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Press Release". Urshan College. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  5. ^ Trout, Janet. "Urshan Board Selects New President". Urshan College. Archived from the original on 5 April 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Urshan College". College Scorecard. US Department of Education. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Online Learning". Urshan University. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Degree Programs". Urshan College. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Accreditation Press Release". Urshan College.
  10. ^ "Action Letter | Candidacy" (PDF). Higher Learning Commission. July 6, 2018.
  11. ^ "Action Letter - Initial Accreditation" (PDF). Higher Learning Commission. June 30, 2020.
  12. ^ "Urshan College". College Navigator. National Center for Educational Assistance. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  13. ^ "About". Urshan College. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  14. ^ Duncan, Tamara (4 January 2019). "Former CenturyLink property in Wentzville slated to become college campus". 70 West Sentinel. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  15. ^ Coltharp, Brent; Russell, Jennie. "Urshan Acquires New Campus in Wentzville, MO". Urshan College. Retrieved 9 October 2019.

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