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 Central Christian College of Kansas, 2017 | |
| Other name | Central |
|---|---|
| Former names | Orleans Seminary (1884–1914) Central Academy and College (1914–1940) Central College (1940–1950s) Central College of the Free Methodist Church (1950s–1999) |
| Motto | Christ-Centered Education for Character |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1884 (1884) |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Religious affiliation | Free Methodist Church |
| President | Dr. Leonard Favara |
| Chief academic officer | Dr. Lara Vanderhoof |
| Location | McPherson, Kansas, U.S. |
| Colors | Blue & Gold |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Sporting affiliations | NAIA – SAC NCCAA Division I – Central |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Website | www |
Central Christian College of Kansas is a private evangelical Christian college in McPherson, Kansas, United States. Central Christian is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church.
Athletics
The Central Christian athletic teams are called the Tigers. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) since the 2017–18 academic year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Central Region of the Division I level. The Tigers previously competed as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions (AII) from 2015–16 to 2016–17; and in the defunct Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference (MCAC) from 2002–03 to 2014–15 (when the conference dissolved).
Central Christian competes in 16 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, volleyball and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include cheerleading and eSports.
References
- About CCC of KS
- "Educational Institutions - Free Methodist Church USA". fmcusa.org. 2019-05-01. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- "Sooner Athletic Conference". Sooner Athletic Conference. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- "NCCAA Member Schools - Division 2024-25". thenccaa.org. Retrieved 2024-11-25.
- Central Christian College of Kansas - Official Athletics Website
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| Governing body: Kansas Board of Regents | |
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