BJU News and Events

Thanksgiving at BJU

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:10:13 EST

This year's Thanksgiving season is full of events including concerts, sports, a play and more.

Great Expectations is Nov. 18-21 — tickets are available

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:30:13 EST

Tickets are available for the upcoming production of Great Expectations. The Classic Players will present 4 performances of this adaption of Charles Dickens' classic novel.

Heritage Day — October 29, 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:57:13 EST

BJU’s annual Heritage Day is a time set aside to present the university family with an example of God’s providence in the history of the school. This year’s presentation was a video titled “A Short and Fevered Rehearsal” about Rodeheaver Auditorium.

BJU to host annual High School Festival (The Collegian)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:05:13 EST

More than 900 high school students representing 20 states will spend Monday through Friday focusing their talents and gifts through competition in the 35th annual High School Festival and Preaching Conference.

High School Festival & Preaching Conference schedule available

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:10:13 EST

BJU hosts the High School Festival & Preaching Conference on Nov. 2-5. The full schedule is now available.

Saving lives, one pint at a time (The Collegian)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:13 EST

During the week of Oct. 26-30, the Community Service Council and the Blood Connection will host an on-campus blood drive that occurs one time each semester.

Alaska Cruise

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:10:13 EST

Bob and Beneth Jones invite you to mark your calendar for July 3–10, 2010, to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Alaska Inside Passage.

Journeys of Paul Tour — reservations open

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:10:13 EST

Make your reservation to be a part of the Journeys of Paul Tour. Visit Ephesus, Laodicea, Istanbul, Philippi, Thessaloniki and many other cities.

Missions Emphasis Week

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:58:13 EST

Every year during Bob Jones University’s Missions Emphasis Week, mission boards and missionaries serving around the world present their ministries to the university family.

Read Notes, the Division of Music newsletter

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:10:13 EST

Find out the latest news from the Division of Music including a closer look at faculty members, a new faculty member and recent award winners.

Farm Fest — Recap

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:32:13 EST

Bob Jones University hosted Farm Fest on Saturday, Oct. 10. About 1,600 people enjoyed the warm weather at Harvest Acres in Greenville, S.C. for a day of games and preaching.

BJU hosts Special Olympics

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:39:13 EST

Bob Jones University will host the annual Special Olympics/Washington Center Challenge Day from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, October 2 in the Davis Field House and adjoining Alumni Stadium.

Day of Prayer focuses on reverencing God’s name

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:40:13 EST

Faculty, staff and students focused on reverencing God’s name on this year’s Day of Prayer, Sept. 30. Matthew 6:9 was the theme verse for the day.

Unusual Films launches feature film website

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:52:13 EST

Unsual Films launched the website for the 1920's Baseball Film Project. Visit to read about the film, read production notes and learn how about the film's casting call.

Farm Fest welcomes area teens — Oct. 10

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:30:13 EST

Area teens are invited to attend Farm Fest on October 10. This one-day experience is packed full of carnival-type challenges "out in the pasture," delicious food, hilarious skits and great music. In addition to these festivities, teens will attend three preaching services held under the "big tent."

Dallas Brass concert is Oct. 1 — tickets available

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:30:13 EST

The first event in the Concert, Opera & Drama Series is the Dallas Brass. Tickets are available for the Oct. 1 concert.

Cal Thomas convocation recap

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:13 EST

Cal Thomas, America's No. 1 syndicated columnist, addressed the university family at a special convocation this past Tuesday evening. Approximately 5,000 people attended.

Cal Thomas to speak at convocation — Sept. 22 (The Collegian)

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:30:13 EST

Columnist Cal Thomas will address the university family Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. for a special convocation held in Founder's Memorial Amphitorium.

Introducing our new application and Apply area

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:10:13 EST

We have launched our new Applying to BJU area and application with the capability to save your progress, check your application status and more.

Senator Jim DeMint book signing — Sept. 18

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:30:13 EST

On September 18 Senator Jim DeMint will be at the Campus Store to sign his book Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America's Slide Into Socialism.

BJU launches BJUOnline

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:30:13 EST

Bob Jones University recently launched BJUOnline, a distance learning portal providing access to online classes and independent learning courses which can be taken for college credit.

Seminary Retreat recap

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:13 EST

This weekend seminary students and faculty paused from studying and teaching for a time of fellowship, discipleship, preaching and discussion.

High School Festival and Preaching Conference — Nov. 2-5

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:30:13 EST

High school and homeschool students are welcome to participate in the High School Festival and Preaching Conference. The deadline to register is October 2.

Reformation Tour 2010 — reservations open

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:15:13 EST

Make your reservation to be a part of the 2010 Reformation Tour. Visit Rome, Venice, Zurich, Worms, London and many other cities.

Opening Exercises and Society Induction

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 8:45:13 EST

This past weekend Opening Exercises were held, and Rand Hummel was the speaker. New students picked a society to join and were inducted.

Opening Weekend

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:30:13 EST

Students arrived this past weekend to check in, move in and prepare for the start of a new year.

Opening services on Sept. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. — live webcast available

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 8:47:13 EST

Evangelistic services will take place 7 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 4 in Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium.

Summer Projects and Renovations

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:20:13 EST

Numerous construction projects took place this summer, including new facilities and several renovations.

Music and Drama Ministry Teams travel the Midwest and West

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:30:13 EST

The fall ministry teams will be traveling in the Midwest and the West holding services in local churches and schools across the nation. See the music or drama team in your area.

Bob Jones pre-college schools begin a new year

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:52:13 EST

On August 17, Bob Jones Academy, Junior High and Elementary schools rang in the new school year with classes beginning at 8 a.m.

BJU faculty featured on Great Awakening documentary website

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:00:13 EST

Several faculty members of BJU have been featured on a new promotional website for The Great Awakening documentary released on DVD last fall by ShowForth.

BJU launches Excellence in Teaching Initiative

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:10:13 EST

To help faculty members excel in teaching, BJU launched the new Excellence in Teaching Initiative (EITI) from July 21 through August 7.

Journeys of Paul Tour 2010 — reservations now open

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:10:13 EST

Make your reservation to be a part of the 2010 Journeys of Paul Tour. Visit Ephesus, Laodicea, Istanbul, Philippi, Thessaloniki and many other cities.

Response to Sword of the Lord book review

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:30:13 EST

In the July 10, 2009, issue of Sword of the Lord, Dr. Shelton Smith, the paper’s editor, reviews The Christian and Drinking: A Biblical Perspective on Moderation and Abstinence, written by Dr. Randy Jaeggli of the Bob Jones University Seminary faculty.

BJU to host fall business conference

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:30:13 EST

BJU will host the Forum on Biblical Business Ethics which is sponsored by Alliance for Excellence. The forum is designed for Christian men and women in business and Christians who own their own businesses.

Returning Students: Register your vehicle before you check in

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:15:13 EST

Beginning August 1, all returning students and Graduate Assistants will be able to log in to the vehicle registration site and renew their registration from last year or submit a new registration.

Reformation Tour 2010 — reservations now open

Thu, 15 Jul 2009 15:15:13 EST

Make your reservation to be a part of the 2010 Reformation Tour. Visit Rome, Venice, Zurich, Worms, London and many other cities.

Pennington Child Development Center expansion opens this fall; supports 60 additional children

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:50:13 EST

The Pennington Child Development Center (PCDC) is expanding and is now able to enroll up to 60 additional children this fall.

Meet the 2009-10 Admissions Counselors

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 4:15:13 EST

Meet the current admissions counselors who help prospective students through the process of becoming students.

Casting call for new Unusual Films feature film begins June 12

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:40:13 EST

Bob Jones University and Unusual Films are excited to announce the beginning of production for an upcoming feature film.