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The Rev. Dr. [[Ian Paisley]], MP, leader of the [[Democratic Unionist Party]] and First Minister of the [[Northern Ireland]] Executive, holds an honorary doctorate from Bob Jones University.  [[John D. Ashcroft]] accepted an honorary degree from BJU in May 1999. Republican senators [[Jesse Helms]] (N.C.) and [[Strom Thurmond]] (S.C.), along with Republican Representatives [[Lindsey Graham]] (S.C.) and [[Asa Hutchinson]] (Ark.), also received honorary degrees.<ref name="wash">Washington Post:  Bob Jones: A Magnet School for Controversy, University's Policies Haunt GOP Hopefuls, By Juliet Eilperin and Hanna Rosin, Friday, February 25, 2000; Page A06 [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/2000-02/25/045r-022500-idx.html]</ref>

The Rev. Dr. [[Ian Paisley]], MP, leader of the [[Democratic Unionist Party]] and First Minister of the [[Northern Ireland]] Executive, holds an honorary doctorate from Bob Jones University.  [[John D. Ashcroft]] accepted an honorary degree from BJU in May 1999. Republican senators [[Jesse Helms]] (N.C.) and [[Strom Thurmond]] (S.C.), along with Republican Representatives [[Lindsey Graham]] (S.C.) and [[Asa Hutchinson]] (Ark.), also received honorary degrees.<ref name="wash">Washington Post:  Bob Jones: A Magnet School for Controversy, University's Policies Haunt GOP Hopefuls, By Juliet Eilperin and Hanna Rosin, Friday, February 25, 2000; Page A06 [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/2000-02/25/045r-022500-idx.html]</ref>

Another alumnus is the prolific hymn writer and composer [[Ron Hamilton]], the creator of the ''Patch the Pirate Adventures'', geared toward reaching children for [[Jesus Christ]].

Another alumnus is the prolific hymn writer and composer [[Ron Hamilton]], the creator of the ''Patch the Pirate Adventures'', geared toward reaching children for [[Jesus Christ]].  

 

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