Faulkner University is a
private
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Christian university in
Montgomery, Alabama
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. It is affiliated with the
Churches of Christ
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.
History
The university was founded in 1942 by Dr. Rex Turner, Dr. Leonard Johnson and Joe Greer as Montgomery Bible School. In 1953 the school's name was changed to Alabama Christian College (ACC'')'. In 1965, the college was moved to its present location on Atlanta Highway. The year 1975 marked the beginning of the school's satellite campuses in
Mobile
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* Mobile ( ...
,
Huntsville
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and
Birmingham
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. In 1985, the school was renamed Faulkner University in honor of
James H. Faulkner, a longtime supporter and chairman of the board.
Accreditation
Faulkner University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, a doctorate in humanities, a doctorate in biblical studies, and
juris doctor
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degrees.
Tuition and financial aid
In the 2017-2018 award year, Faulkner University had 1,700 students receiving Federal Pell Grants, totaling $7,229,388.
Athletics
The Faulkner athletic teams are called the Eagles. The university is a member of the
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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(NAIA), primarily competing in the
Southern States Athletic Conference
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(SSAC; formerly known as Georgia–Alabama–Carolina Conference (GACC) until after the 2003–04 school year) for most of their sports since the 1999–2000 academic year; while its football team competes in the Sun Division of the
Mid-South Conference
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(MSC), starting since the 2016 fall season.
They were also a member of the
National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association
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(NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the South Region of the Division I level; which they won the national championship in baseball in 2001.
Faulkner competes in 12 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball. Club sports include bass fishing, cheerleading and eSports.
Notable alumni and faculty
;Alumni
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Bobby Bright
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United States Congressman from Alabama
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Marcus Brimage
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professional
Mixed Martial Artist
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, former
UFC
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competitor
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Corey Black
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Born in Westminster, California, Black won his first race as a professional apprentice jockey on October 16, 19 ...
Baseball, Chicago Cubs
*
Ray Ray Armstrong
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Football, New York Giants
*
Austin Adams - Major League Baseball
;Faculty
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Allison Garrett
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Associate Professor of Law (200407)
*
Michael A. O'Donnell Assistant Professor of Family Studies, Dean of Professional Studies
Graduate programs
Law
Faulkner operates the
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law
The Thomas Goode Jones School of Law (FaulknerLaw, Jones Law, JLS, or JSL) is the law school of Faulkner University, located in Montgomery, Alabama.
History
Jones School of Law was founded in 1928 by Montgomery County Circuit Judge Walter B. ...
, with between 200 and 300 students. The school of law was provisionally accredited by the American Bar Association in 2006, and fully accredited in 2009.
Theology
The Kearley Graduate School of Theology, which opened the fall of 2013, offers students Masters of Arts degrees in Biblical Theology, as well as a
low-residency PhD in Biblical Studies.
Humanities
Faulkner University teaches from the canon of literature known as the Great Books of the Western World. Students attending Faulkner University are able to obtain a low-residency master's degree or a PhD in the Humanities through the university's Honors College.
See also
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Amridge University
Amridge University is a private university affiliated with the Churches of Christ with its main campus in Montgomery, Alabama. It was previously known as Alabama Christian School of Religion, Southern Christian University, and Regions Universit ...
References
External links
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Official athletics website
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Southern States Athletic Conference
Universities and colleges accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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Private universities and colleges in Alabama
Universities and colleges in Montgomery, Alabama