THROUGH CHRIST THROUGH CALLING “ALL
THINGS
HAVE
BEEN
CREATED
THROUGH
HIM
AND
FOR
HIM.
HE
IS
BEFORE
THROUGH FAITH & SERVICE THROUGH COMMUNITY
ALL
THINGS,
AND
IN
HIM
ALL
THINGS
HOLD
TOGETHER.”
COLOSSIANS
1:16B-17
THROUGH CHRIST Beyond the classroom, the court, and the quad, East Texas Baptist University is
students to their passion and
equipping them for their purpose. The family of ETBU wants to meet students where they are and propel them toward where the Lord has called them to be. Founded on
, East Texas Baptist fosters
engagement that empowers students to live in to God and humanity on campus, in the community, and across the globe. Through Christ-centered academics taught by dedicated Christian scholars, ETBU Tigers are challenged to reach their greatest potential through the sharpening and supporting of their intellectual development and spiritual formation. No matter a student’s background or major, each and every Tiger who finds their home on the Hill is the light of
by a
to shine
into the lives of others.
“I AM THE VINE; YOU ARE THE BRANCHES. IF YOU REMAIN IN ME AND I IN YOU, YOU
“I’m so glad we get to come together on the Hill. I’ve been able to spend so much time with my classmates and friends. The opportunity to grow together in Christ is what makes the ETBU college experience so amazing.” ABIGAIL JONES (‘23) WORSHIP STUDIES
WILL
BEAR
MUCH
FRUIT;
APART
FROM
ME
YOU
CAN
DO
NOTHING.”
JOHN 15:5
“ETBU makes sure that you are academically prepared to go out into the world and not just be good at your profession, but be great. Not just doing your profession as something that’s a day to day thing, but something that’s going to make a difference for the people you come into contact with.” AINSLEY REEVE (‘22) KINESIOLOGY EDUCATION
“AND WE KNOW THAT IN ALL THINGS GOD WORKS FOR THE GOOD OF THOSE WHO
THROUGH CALLING LOVE HIM, WHO HAVE BEEN CALLED ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE.” ROMANS 8:28
FRED HALE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Students are prepared to be proficient in core business subjects, primed for employment or further academic endeavors, and able to incorporate the values of Christian faith in their careers. The School of Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science, and a Bachelor of Applied Science with majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, and Economics and Finance.
“DO
NOT
CONFORM
SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES The School of Christian Studies maintains a clear identification with the Christian faith and functions within the context of Baptist values and distinctives. Students are given the opportunity to gain knowledge of God’s Word, to reflect upon its theology, and to apply it personally and professionally. Religion majors may choose various concentrations including Biblical Studies, Children and Discipleship Ministry, Missions, Pastoral Ministry, and Youth and Discipleship Ministry.
TO
THE
PATTERN
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMING ARTS Provided with various opportunities to develop both knowledge and skill, students are enabled to experience and contribute to creative work in the disciplines of Communication, Music, and Theatre Arts. With exceptional faculty leadership in these disciplines, School of Communication and Performing Arts students are challenged to become scholars, creative artists, musicians, and technicians while being encouraged to apply their abilities in the context of a Christian worldview.
OF
THIS
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Focused on field-based experience, the School of Education professors share proven teaching techniques, while keeping students aware of current best teaching practices and effective classroom technologies. Graduates leave the program equipped to become a highly effective Christian teacher in public and private school settings. The School of Education offers majors in Elementary Education, Secondary Education, All-Level Education, and a supplemental certification in Special Education.
WORLD,
BUT
BE
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES In the School of Humanities, the faculty seek to deepen the arts of reading, writing and speaking, inquiry and reflection, and discussion and debate. ETBU believes that these creative capabilities have purpose in a Christcentered life. Students will engage in the Christian tradition of seeking wisdom that informs and strengthens personal faith. The School of Humanities offers majors in English, History, Modern Language, Political Science, and International Studies.
TRANSFORMED
SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE The vision of the School of Natural and Social Sciences is to utilize the philosophy and methods of science to promote understanding of how the physical world is composed and related to the properties and behaviors of plant, animal, and human life. Students are challenged to integrate the logic of rational certainty with the logic of Christian faith and conviction. ETBU’s School of Natural and Social Sciences offers majors in Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Health Science, Mathematics, Psychology, and Sociology.
BY
THE
RENEWING
TEAGUE SCHOOL OF NURSING ETBU nursing students receive hands-on training that encompasses a health care philosophy that is rich in tradition, infused with compassion, and grounded in the pursuit of evidence and innovation. ETBU equips servant-hearted nurses to enter the health care field prepared to serve with knowledge, excellence, and skill with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. ETBU Nurses consistently achieve 100% pass rates on the NCLEX, and the program was recently ranked 1st among 119 nursing schools in Texas.
OF
YOUR
FRANK S. GRONER SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Research continues to demonstrate the physiological benefits of exercise on the overall well-being of its participants. Our bodies, minds, and spirits are enabled to learn, work, and worship through attaining knowledge and skills related to physical health, fitness, and wellness. In the Frank S. Groner School of Professional Studies, students have the opportunity to study Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Rehab Science, Sport Management, University Studies, and Wellness Management.
MIND.”
ROMANS
12:2
“Receiving an education from ETBU equipped me to incorporate a spiritual focus into the process of healing the physical body. I am forever grateful for the time I spent at ETBU. It has completely shaped my approach to service-oriented work. May the Light on the Hill never die.” LAUREN VAUGHAN (‘18) REGISTERED NURSE WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
THROUGH FAITH & SERVICE “EACH OF YOU SHOULD USE WHATEVER GIFT YOU HAVE RECEIVED TO SERVE OTHERS,
“God definitely called me to ETBU. When I look back from my freshman year to now, I’ve seen how much I’ve grown spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. I’m more confident in myself, in my faith, and my relationship with Christ, and I can spread that through my words and actions. I believe that is something God has called me to do, not only at ETBU, but after I graduate.” MYLAN SHED (‘21) BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
AS FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD’S GRACE IN ITS VARIOUS FORMS.” 1 PETER 4:10
COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer your time with local charities and schools like Marshall ISD through programs such as Learning and Leading, Baptist Student Ministry, Rec Team, Kids Club, D-NOW, Habitat for Humanity, Neighborhood Renewal Initiative, and Tigers Serve.
TIGER ATHLETIC MISSION EXPERIENCE Every student-athlete at the University has the opportunity to travel on a mission trip. Through the TAME program, each Tiger team cultivates the Word of God and His hope through Christ while using their God-given talents in sports.
SEMESTER ABROAD ETBU offers a wide variety of study abroad programs through CCCU, CAPA, CGE, and Veritas. Students earn course credit that can be transferred to ETBU while living out of state or country. Travel for the semester, a summer, or the year to thousands of locations.
GLOBAL STUDY & SERVE The Global Study & Serve program at ETBU allows students to earn class credit while traveling on one-to three-week trips across the nation and around the world. Each trip is led by an ETBU professor, who ties together the academic subject matter, trip location, and ministry service component to create a rich learning experience.
THE GREAT COMMISSION CENTER The GCC exists for the express purpose of connecting students, faculty, and staff with the community and the world to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission call to make disciples from Matthew 28:19-20. The GCC equips ETBU students through numerous avenues, including mission classes, evangelism training, and ministry service opportunities in local and global communities.
ENGLAND IRELAND
NEW YORK
LOUISIANA
GERMANY
MISSISSIPPI
TEXAS
ALABAMA
FRANCE
BELIZE
NICARAGUA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
COSTA RICA
JAMAICA
ECUADOR
PERU
BRAZIL
“THEREFORE GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS, BAPTIZING THEM IN THE
“When I started
SWEDEN
as a student at ETBU,
CHINA
LATVIA AUSTRIA
I couldn’t believe the many opportunities offered to serve Christ, my church,
SLOVAKIA
SERBIA
GREECE
and my community. These opportunities
INDIA
helped me become
JAPAN ISRAEL
who I am today, strengthened my relationship with the
PHILIPPINES ETHIOPIA
Lord, allowed me to serve others, and give back to the community that I love.” EMILY HICKS (‘20)
ZAMBIA SOUTH AFRICA
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
AUSTRALIA
NAME OF THE FATHER AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.” MATTHEW 28:19
THROUGH COMMUNITY
“SO
IN
CHRIST
WE,
THROUGH
MANY,
FORM
ONE
BODY,
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & MINISTRIES Alpha Chi (National Honor Society) Alpha Lambda Delta (First-Year Success) Alpha Psi Omega (Theatre) Association of Texas Professional Educators Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) Black Student Association Chapel Worship Band Chemistry Club
Co-ed Small Groups Concert Choir Cultural Outreach Ministry (.COM) Debate Team D-Now Ministry Enactus (Business) Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fishers of Men Hilltop Singers
Ignite Worship Jazz Band Joyful Praise Ministry Kappa Kappa Psi (Band) Kid’s Club Kinesiology Professional Club (KPC) Lampsato Lambda Pi Eta (Communications) Marching Band
AND
EACH
MEMBER
BELONGS
Missions Ministry National Association for Music Education (NAfME) National Association of Hispanic Nurses National Black Nurses Association Phi Alpha Theta (History) Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences) Political Awareness Society Prayer Ministry
TO
ALL
THE
Psi Chi (Behavioral Sciences/Psychology) Roar Corp (Basketball Pep Band) Sigma Beta Delta (Business) Sigma Pi Sigma (Allied Health) Sigma Tau Delta (English) Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing) Student Foundation Student Government Association (SGA) Student Leadership Advisory Board
OTHERS.”
ROMANS
Symphonic Band Tau Beta Sigma (Band) Texas Nursing Students Association Theta Alpha Kappa (Religion) Titus Women’s Ministry & Groups Thrive Women’s Choir Women’s Ministry
12:5
“Being a studentathlete at ETBU means that I have the opportunity to represent not only myself, but my teammates, my university, and God on a platform that many other people don’t get the opportunity to use. I love being a part of the ETBU Family because it allows me to be part of something bigger.” CAMERON TULLIS (‘22) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
“I
PRESS
ON
TOWARD
THE
GOAL
TO
WIN
THE
PRIZE
FOR
WHICH
GOD
TIGER NCAA SPORTS ACROBATICS & TUMBLING BASEBALL BASKETBALL (Men’s & Women’s) BEACH VOLLEYBALL (Women’s) CROSS COUNTRY (Men’s & Women’s) FOOTBALL GOLF (Men’s & Women’s) SOCCER (Men’s & Women’s) SOFTBALL TENNIS (Men’s & Women’s) TRACK (Men’s & Women’s) VOLLEYBALL
TIGER CLUB SPORTS BASS FISHING CHEER HOCKEY LACROSSE POM HAS
CALLED
ME
HEAVENWARD
IN
CHRIST
JESUS.”
PHILIPPIANS
3:14
“AND LET US RUN WITH PERSEVERANCE THE RACE MARKED OUT FOR US, FIXING
NCAA DIVISION III ATHLETIC SPORTS
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
CLUB SPORTS TEAMS
DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR ATHLETES 2009-2022
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE EAST DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS
GAGLIARDI TROPHY SEMI-FINALIST
NCAA ELITE EIGHT APPEARANCES
ALL-AMERICANS
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE PLAYOFF APPEARANCES
NCAA PLAYOFF APPEARANCES
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICANS OF THE YEAR
OUR EYES ON JESUS, THE PIONEER AND PERFECTER OF FAITH.” HEBREWS 12:1B-2
JOIN THE
APPLY
Submit the online Application for Undergraduate Admission.
ETBU.EDU/APPLY
ACCEPT
Submit all official transcripts for acceptance consideration. Official test scores may be used for scholarship awarding.
ASSIST
Complete the Christian Leadership Scholarship Application and FAFSA to learn more about the affordability of a Christ-centered education.
ATTEND
Register for classes and begin your journey. SEND
Official Transcripts & SAT, ACT, or CLT Scores to admissions@ETBU.edu or Attn: ETBU Admissions One Tiger Drive Marshall, TX 75670
MAJORS & MINORS MAJORS
ATHLETIC TRAINING BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES BIOCHEMISTRY BIOLOGY BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CHEMISTRY CHILD DEVELOPMENT CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND BUSINESS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIGITAL ARTS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ENGLISH ENGLISH SECONDARY EDUCATION FINANCE/ACCOUNTING
FINANCE/ECONOMICS HEALTH SCIENCE HISTORY HISTORY SECONDARY EDUCATION HUMANITIES KINESIOLOGY EDUCATION KINESIOLOGY-WELLNESS MANAGEMENT LIFE SCIENCE SECONDARY EDUCATION MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT/MARKETING MARKETING MASS COMMUNICATION MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE MATHEMATICS SECONDARY EDUCATION MUSIC MUSIC EDUCATION MUSICAL THEATRE
NURSING ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION POLITICAL SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH PUBLIC RELATIONS REHABILITATIVE SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES SECONDARY EDUCATION SOCIOLOGY SPEECH COMMUNICATION SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY* SPORT MANAGEMENT SPORTS COMMUNICATION THEATRE ARTS THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION UNIVERSITY STUDIES WORSHIP STUDIES *PENDING SACSCOC APPROVAL
MINORS
AMERICAN STUDIES APPLIED STATISTICS BIBLICAL LANGUAGES BIOLOGY BRITISH STUDIES BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CHEMISTRY CHILDREN AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY COUNSELING CRIMINAL JUSTICE ECONOMICS/FINANCE ENGLISH FAITH DEVELOPMENT FAMILY STUDIES FORENSIC SCIENCE
GRAPHIC DESIGN HISTORY HONORS HUMANITIES INTERDISCIPLINARY FILM INTERNATIONAL STUDIES KINESIOLOGY MANAGEMENT MARKETING MASS COMMUNICATION MATHEMATICS MEDIA STUDIES MISSIONS MUSIC ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION PHOTOGRAPHY
POLITICAL SCIENCE PRE-LAW PSYCHOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH PUBLIC RELATIONS READING EXCEPTIONALITIES SOCIAL SCIENCES SOCIOLOGY SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SPEECH COMMUNICATION SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY THEATRE ARTS WORSHIP ARTS WRITING YOUTH AND DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY
FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS
Presidential Scholarship - $11,000 per academic year Honor Scholarship - $10,000 per academic year Dean Scholarship - $8,000 per academic year Achievement Grant - $4,000 per academic year Christian Education Opportunity Grant (CEOG) - $3,000 per academic year National Merit Semi-Finalist - Full Tuition
TRANSFER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
Presidential Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship - $11,000 per academic year Awarded to current PTK members. Transfer Honor Scholarship - $10,000 per academic year Transfer Dean Scholarship - $8,000 per academic year Transfer Achievement Grant - $4,000 per academic year
CHURCH-RELATED SCHOLARSHIPS
Christian Leadership Scholarship - Up to $4,500 per academic year Church Matching Scholarship - Up to $2,000 per academic year Baptist Minister’s Dependent Scholarship - $1,500 per academic year Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) Ministry Scholarship
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Honors Program Louisiana Educational Advantage Program (LEAP) Scholarship Students who graduate from a high school in Louisiana are eligible to participate in the LEAP Program. Rufus-Spraberry Memorial Alumni Scholarship - Awarded by the Alumni Association to children and grandchildren of former students. Math, Biology, and Chemistry Scholarships Music and Theatre Scholarships Visit www. ETBU.edu/scholarships for more information about scholarship opportunities.
EMBRACING FAITH ENGAGING MINDS EMPOWERING LEADERS
LOCATED IN MARSHALL, TEXAS 150 MILES EAST OF DALLAS 40 MILES WEST OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 200 MILES NORTH OF HOUSTON
ENHANCING COMMUNITY
50+
MISSION STATEMENT
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & MINISTRIES
As a Christ-centered institution, East Texas Baptist University educates students by integrating biblical faith and learning to develop mind, body, and soul through community engagement to prepare graduates to be Christian servant leaders in their calling to God and humanity.
20 AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
STUDENTFACULTY RATIO
STUDENTS FROM
38 STATES 23 COUNTRIES “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” PROVERBS 3:5-6
54%
1,688
FEMALE STUDENTS
46%
MALE STUDENTS
2020-2021
OVER
99% 60,000
OF STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS EACH YEAR
45+ 17 NCAA
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
DIVISION III ATHLETIC SPORTS
15 30+
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
INTRAMURAL SPORTS
5
CLUB SPORTS TEAMS
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