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− | '''Pensacola Christian College''' (PCC) is an | + | '''Pensacola Christian College''' (PCC) is an unaccredited, fundamentalist, Independent Baptist<ref>[http://www.soulforce.org/article/989 Soulforce Information on PCC]</ref><ref> [http://www.pcci.edu/spirituallife/articlesoffaith.html PCC's Articles of Faith]</ref> college in Pensacola, founded in [[1974]] by [[Arlin Horton]]. It is known as one of the strictest colleges in the U.S. and some claim that it is radically legalistic.{{fact}} |
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== Accreditation === | === Accreditation === | ||
− | Pensacola Christian College is | + | Pensacola Christian College is seeking accreditation, as of 2 March 2011.<ref>http://www.pcci.edu/newsevents/2011/tracsannouncement.html</ref> |
+ | College founder Dr. Arlin Horton announced the move during a chapel service. It is also posted on the school's website. Horton expects the process to take three years. | ||
+ | The move reverses a long-standing position of eschewing any sort of accreditation. | ||
− | + | Although PCC currently lacks institutional accreditation, its nursing program is certified by the Florida State Board of Nursing.<ref>[http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/lst_trainingprograms.pdf ''Florida Board of Nursing'' Nursing Programs June 2006]</ref> | |
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=== Philosophical position === | === Philosophical position === | ||
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==Articles of faith== | ==Articles of faith== | ||
− | Below are listed PCC's articles of faith as found on the PCC website:<ref>[http://www.pcci.edu/ | + | Below are listed PCC's articles of faith as found on the PCC website:<ref>[http://www.pcci.edu/GeneralInfo/ArticlesofFaith.html PCC: Articles of Faith]</ref> |
<blockquote>"We believe that the Bible is the verbally inspired and infallible, authoritative Word of God and that God gave the words of Scripture by inspiration without error in the original autographs. God promises that He will preserve His Word; Jesus said, “but my words shall not pass away”–Matt. 24:35. We believe God has kept that promise by preserving His infallible Word in the traditional Hebrew and Greek manuscripts and that the Authorized Version (KJV) is an accurate English translation of the preserved Word of God.</blockquote> | <blockquote>"We believe that the Bible is the verbally inspired and infallible, authoritative Word of God and that God gave the words of Scripture by inspiration without error in the original autographs. God promises that He will preserve His Word; Jesus said, “but my words shall not pass away”–Matt. 24:35. We believe God has kept that promise by preserving His infallible Word in the traditional Hebrew and Greek manuscripts and that the Authorized Version (KJV) is an accurate English translation of the preserved Word of God.</blockquote> | ||
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Pensacola Christian College, hosts a "local church" in the main auditorium on campus, the [[Crowne Centre]], called the [[Campus Church]]. Most PCC students are required to attend the Campus Church, which PCC feels is an integral part of each student's spiritual growth. | Pensacola Christian College, hosts a "local church" in the main auditorium on campus, the [[Crowne Centre]], called the [[Campus Church]]. Most PCC students are required to attend the Campus Church, which PCC feels is an integral part of each student's spiritual growth. | ||
− | On December 10, 2006, Dr. Arlin Horton announced that Dr. [[Neal Jackson]] would be the pastor of the Campus Church. Dr. Jackson received his Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from PCC. He also has a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Luther Rice Seminary.<ref> Dr. Jackson previously served along side his father as co-pastor of Belmont Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia.[http://www.belmontbaptistchurch.com/staff/co-pastor.asp Bio of Pastor Jackson]</ref> In addition, [[Lloyd Streeter]], formerly the pastor of the First Baptist Church of LaSalle, Illinois, has accepted the position of co-Pastor. The position of Pastor of the Campus Church had previously been held by [[Jim Schettler]] who resigned that position in May, 2006. | + | On December 10, 2006, Dr. Arlin Horton announced that Dr. [[Neal Jackson]] would be the pastor of the Campus Church. Dr. Jackson received his Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree from PCC. He also has a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Luther Rice Seminary.<ref> Dr. Jackson previously served along side his father as co-pastor of Belmont Baptist Church in Conyers, Georgia.[http://www.belmontbaptistchurch.com/staff/co-pastor.asp Bio of Pastor Jackson]</ref> In addition, [[Lloyd Streeter]], formerly the pastor of the First Baptist Church of LaSalle, Illinois, has accepted the position of co-Pastor.<ref>[http://www.pcci.edu/CampusChurch/default.html PCC: Campus Church]</ref> The position of Pastor of the Campus Church had previously been held by [[Jim Schettler]] who resigned that position in May, 2006. |
('''as of sept 2009 Dr. Joel Mullenix is now the Interim Pastor and Joe Shakour | ('''as of sept 2009 Dr. Joel Mullenix is now the Interim Pastor and Joe Shakour | ||
Assistant Pastor.<ref>[http://www.campuschurch.com/Staff.html]</ref> )''' | Assistant Pastor.<ref>[http://www.campuschurch.com/Staff.html]</ref> )''' |