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Line 1: − {{University − |name=Bob Jones University − |image= − |text=rgb(211,222,250) − |background=rgb(55,113,153) − |type=Private − |city= Greenville, South Carolina − |sports= − |colors=dark blue, light blue, whtie − |mascot= − |website=http://www.bju.edu/ − }} − '''Bob Jones University''' is a [[conservative]], [[Christian]] arts college in Greenville, [[South Carolina]]. It welcomes [[homeschoolers]]; nearly 30% of the student body has graduated from homeschool programs.<ref>Bob Jones University. [http://www.bju.edu/campaign/homeschool/ ''Welcome Homeschool Students'']</ref> − Its Mission Statement is: Within the cultural and academic soil of liberal arts education, Bob Jones University exists to grow Christlike character that is Scripturally disciplined; others-serving; God-loving; Christ-proclaiming; and focused Above. − − 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. [[Billy Graham]] also attended Bob Jones University, although he ended up graduating from Wheaton College in Illinois. [[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> − − [[Asa Hutchinson]] and his brother, [[Tim Hutchinson]], graduated from BJU in the early '70s. <ref name="wash" /> − − For years, Bob Jones University was a routine campaign stop for conservative Republicans visiting South Carolina. [[Ronald Reagan]], [[Dan Quayle]], [[Pat Buchanan]] and [[Robert J. Dole]] campaigned at BJU. <ref name="wash" /> Presidential candidate [[Alan Keyes]] and Democratic South Carolina Gov. Jim Hodges also campaigned there. <ref>Salon.com: Jonesing for votes, George W. Bush's speech at a college that bans interracial dating raises questions about his compassion, by Jake Tapper [http://archive.salon.com/politics2000/feature/2000/02/03/bob_jones/index.html]</ref> − − ==Accreditation== − − Bob Jones, Sr., the founder of BJU, was fearful of obtaining academic accreditation for the school. Over the years, as pressure mounted on the institution to give its students the benefits of accredited degrees, the university moved towards membership in the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Accreditation was not obtained until 2005.<ref>bju.edu: Bob Jones University Granted National Accreditation, Greenville, S.C., November 8, 2006[http://www.bju.edu/accreditation.html]</ref> − − ==College Life== − − Bob Jones University is well known for its stringent rules it applies to its students, and many of its rules are based on a strict interpretation of the [[Bible]]. Pornography, homosexuality and sexual activity outside of marriage are all strictly banned. Students are not allowed to have posters of movie and music stars and fashion models in their dorms or watch films or listen to New Age, [[jazz]], [[rock music|rock]] and [[country music]] (including [[Contemporary Christian music]]) <ref>http://www.bju.edu/become-a-student/accepted-students/expectations/residence.php</ref>. Strict dress codes also apply. Conservative and modest dress styles are required and tattoos, dyed hair and body piercings (with the exception of ear piercings for female students) are all banned. − − ==Political Controversy== − − In the primary race in 2000, [[George W. Bush]] campaigned at BJU, where he stated "I look forward to publicly defending our conservative philosophy." <ref>At Bob Jones U., A Disturbing Lesson About The Real George W., by Derrick Jackson[http://www.commondreams.org/views/020900-101.htm]</ref> His Republican rival, [[John McCain]], used the visit against Bush in a telephone calling campaign that turned out [[Catholic]] voters for the Senator. The McCain ad stated "Governor George Bush has campaigned against Sen. John McCain by seeking the support of southern fundamentalists who express anti-Catholic views." McCain said the calls didn't accuse Bush of bigotry, only the people Bush was turning to for support. <ref>CBS News: Bush Regrets Bob Jones U. Calls Visit There "A Missed Opportunity" NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2000[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2000/02/27/politics/main165529.shtml]</ref> − − Bush reacted to the political distortions by criticizing the attempts at guilt by association. He wrote a letter affirming that he is not a religious bigot and sent it to Cardinal John O'Connor of New York.<ref>The letter contained this sentence, which is often quoted out of context to imply that Bush was criticizing evangelicals, when he was not: "On reflection, I should have been more clear in disassociating myself from anti-Catholic sentiments and racial prejudice. It was a missed opportunity, causing needless offense, which I deeply regret." CNN: George W. Bush's Visit to Bob Jones University Continues to Stir up Controversy, aired February 27, 2000 - 8:09 p.m. ET [http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0002/27/wv.12.html]</ref> − − Such spats are common in primaries, and McCain subsequently endorsed Bush for president in 2000<ref>Boston Globe. [http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/53807426.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+14%2C+2000&author=Stacy+Milbouer%2C+GLOBE+CORRESPONDENT&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=MCCAIN'S+NEW+MESSAGE+IN+N.H.%3A+ELECT+BUSH&pqatl=google ''MCCAIN'S NEW MESSAGE IN N.H.: ELECT BUSH''] May 14th, 2000.</ref> while Bush endorsed McCain for president in 2008.<ref>FoxNews.com [http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2008Mar05/0,4670,BushMcCain,00.html ''Bush Endorses John McCain for President''] March 5th, 2008</ref> − − == Racial Controversy == − Bob Jones University did not enroll black students until 1971. Until 1975 only married black students were allowed to enroll. Afterwards it had a policy against interracial dating and marriage, for which the Internal Revenue Service revoked the the university's 501(c)(3) tax exempt status in 1976. The University challenged this action, but lost when the Supreme Court upheld the ruling in 1983. <ref>This ruling was upheld, over the objection of the U.S. Solicitor General, in 1983 by the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in Bob Jones University v. United States. BOB JONES UNIVERSITY v. UNITED STATES, 461 U.S. 574 (1983) [http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=461&invol=574].</ref> − − The university announced in 2000 that its policy against interracial dating was no longer being enforced and was officially discarded. <ref>CNN: Bob Jones University ends ban on interracial dating, March 4, 2000 [http://archives.cnn.com/2000/US/03/04/bob.jones/]</ref> − − In late 2008, the university issued a statement <ref>BJU: ''Statement about Race at Bob Jones University'' [http://www.bju.edu/about/race.html]</ref>, apologizing for its earlier policies. − − == References == − <references/> − − == External Links == − − *[http://www.bju.edu Official Website] − *[http://www.bju.edu/prospective/expect/rhall.html Residence Hall Life] − *[http://www.bju.edu/accreditation.html Accreditation Press Release] − − {{Nb_US_universities|South Carolina}}
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