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			{{Short description\|Christian university located in Shreveport, Louisiana}}
	{{Infobox university		{{Infobox university
	\| name = Louisiana Baptist University		\| name = Louisiana Baptist University
	\| image = Louisiana Baptist University (logo).png		\| image = Louisiana Baptist University (logo).png
	\| established = 1973		\| established = 1973
	\| type = ]		\| type = ]
	\| affiliation = ]		\| affiliation = ]
	\| president = ~~Rick~~ ~~Carter~~		\| president = Greg Lyons
	\| city = ]		\| city = ]
	\| state = ]		\| state = ]
	\| country = ]		\| country = ]
	\| enrollment = 650 (in 2010<ref name="ABHE2010">{{cite news\|url=http://directory.abhe.org/Details.aspx?id=235 \|title=Louisiana Baptist University \|publisher=] \|year=2010 \|access-date=2010-04-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202164929/http://directory.abhe.org/Details.aspx?id=235 \|archive-date=December 2, 2010 }}</ref>)		\| enrollment = 650 (in 2010<ref name="ABHE2010">{{cite news\|url=http://directory.abhe.org/Details.aspx?id=235 \|title=Louisiana Baptist University \|publisher=] \|year=2010 \|access-date=2010-04-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101202164929/http://directory.abhe.org/Details.aspx?id=235 \|archive-date=December 2, 2010 }}</ref>)
	\| faculty = 39		\| faculty = 39
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	'''Louisiana Baptist University''' ('''LBU''') is a ] ~~] ] ] located in ], ].~~		'''Louisiana Baptist University''' ('''LBU''') is an ] ] ] located in ], ].

	LBU has both an on-] program and a ] program which teaches subjects pertaining to the ] and ] theology. The school houses five departments: School of ], School of Communications (~~Music, Creative writing~~), School of ], School of Christian Education, and ].		LBU has both an on-] program and a ] program which teaches subjects pertaining to the ] and ] theology. The school houses five departments: School of ], School of Communications (Leadership), School of ], School of Christian Education, and ].

	==History==		==History==
	In 1973, Baptist Christian University was founded by Jimmy G. Tharpe (1930–2008) as part of the Baptist Tabernacle, offering ] for full-time ministers to complete degrees without leaving their pastorates.<ref>http://www.lbu.edu/download/LBU%20Catalog%202012-2013.pdf LBU 2012-2013 Catalog pg 20</ref> In February 1993, the trustees restructured the school's charter and changed the name to Louisiana Baptist University.		In 1973, '''Baptist Christian University''' was founded by Jimmy G. Tharpe (1930–2008) as part of the Baptist Tabernacle, offering ] for full-time ministers to complete degrees without leaving their pastorates.<ref>http://www.lbu.edu/download/LBU%20Catalog%202012-2013.pdf LBU 2012-2013 Catalog pg 20</ref> In February 1993, the trustees restructured the school's charter and changed the name to '''Louisiana Baptist University'''.

	], then governor of ], declared the month of April 2005 as "Louisiana Baptist University Month".<ref> Signed March 29, 2005. {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025191202/http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/Proclamations/honorary/3_louisianabaptistunmth.pdf \|date=October 25, 2006 }}</ref>		], then governor of ], declared the month of April 2005 as "Louisiana Baptist University Month".<ref> Signed March 29, 2005. {{webarchive \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061025191202/http://www.gov.state.la.us/assets/docs/Proclamations/honorary/3_louisianabaptistunmth.pdf \|date=October 25, 2006 }}</ref>
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	In its beginning, LBU was housed in the Centrum Building on Hollywood Avenue. It later relocated to a {{convert\|12500\|sqft\|m2\|adj=on}} facility off ] at 6301 Westport Avenue in the center of West Shreveport, where the campus remains today.<ref>Tharpe, ''Mr. Baptist'', pp. 135-137</ref>		In its beginning, LBU was housed in the Centrum Building on Hollywood Avenue. It later relocated to a {{convert\|12500\|sqft\|m2\|adj=on}} facility off ] at 6301 Westport Avenue in the center of West Shreveport, where the campus remains today.<ref>Tharpe, ''Mr. Baptist'', pp. 135-137</ref>

	In May 2013, the university expanded their campus with the completion of the Neal Weaver Conference Center.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151530148444492.1073741826.264062789491&type=3 LBU Official Facebook Page</ref> The center is equipped with the latest audio/video equipment which enables the university to host webinars in addition to their conferences.		In May 2013, the university expanded their campus with the completion of the Neal Weaver Conference Center.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151530148444492.1073741826.264062789491&type=3 LBU Official Facebook Page {{User-generated source\|certain=yes\|date=March 2022}}</ref> The center is equipped with the latest audio/video equipment which enables the university to host webinars in addition to their conferences.

	== Accreditation ==		== Accreditation ==
			LBU is accredited by the ] <ref>{{Cite web \|title=ASIC \|url=https://website.brand.asic.ryze.uk/directory/international-directory \|access-date=2024-06-19 \|website=ASIC \|language=en}}</ref>
	LBU is '''not''' currently accredited by any accrediting body recognized by the ]. Because this university only grants ] degrees for use in various areas of ], it operates under religious-exempt status in Louisiana.

	LBU achieved candidate status with ] in 1998 but failed to achieve full accreditation with TRACS, losing their accreditation shortly after.<ref>https://groups.google.com/g/alt.education.distance/c/FzVabmhG3RA/m/iTwMVnNvLo8J?hl=en&pli=1</ref>

	LBU previously claimed accreditation from ] which is a known Accreditation Mill ].<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19980207161915/http://www.lbu.edu/credents.htm</ref>

	==Memberships and Affiliations==
	LBU is a member of ], an Affiliate of the ]. LBU is also an approved university of ]<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Baptist Bible Fellowship International{{!}} Religious Groups {{!}} The Association of Religion Data Archives\|url=https://www.thearda.com/Denoms/D_1096.asp\|access-date=2021-04-20\|website=www.thearda.com}}</ref>


	==Academics and staff==		==Academics and staff==
	The school employs around forty faculty and staff.<ref name=":0" /> The current President of LBU is ~~Dr. Rick~~ ~~Carter~~.<ref name=":0"></ref>		The school employs around forty faculty and staff.<ref name=":0" /> The current President of LBU is Greg Lyons.<ref name=":0"></ref>

	== Alumni ==		== Alumni ==
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	*] – member of the ] for District 7~~, beginning 2016; received ] in elementary education at Baptist Christian College~~<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://plus.google.com/103515186974249288909/about\|title=Larry Bagley\|access-date=October 27, 2015}}</ref>		*] – member of the ] for District 7<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://plus.google.com/103515186974249288909/about\|title=Larry Bagley\|access-date=October 27, 2015}}</ref>
	* ] – author and director of the Bible Archaeology Search and Exploration Institute (BASE).<ref>Wilson, Jennifer. {{webarchive\|url=https://archive.today/20120707212938/http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,645192466,00.html \|date=2012-07-07 }}, '']'', August 11, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2007. "Bob Cornuke doesn't have a degree in archaeology; he holds a doctorate in Bible and theology from Louisiana Baptist University."</ref>		* ] – author and director of the Bible Archaeology Search and Exploration Institute (BASE).<ref>Wilson, Jennifer. {{webarchive\|url=https://archive.today/20120707212938/http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,645192466,00.html \|date=2012-07-07 }}, '']'', August 11, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2007. "Bob Cornuke doesn't have a degree in archaeology; he holds a doctorate in Bible and theology from Louisiana Baptist University."</ref>
	* ] – former president of the ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.suntimes.com/news/28159812-418/story.html \|title=Ex-head of religious group acted inappropriately, not criminally: investigation \|last=Knowles \|first=Francine \|date=June 18, 2014 \|work=] \|access-date=July 2, 2014}}</ref>		* ] – former president of the ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.suntimes.com/news/28159812-418/story.html \|title=Ex-head of religious group acted inappropriately, not criminally: investigation \|last=Knowles \|first=Francine \|date=June 18, 2014 \|work=] \|access-date=July 2, 2014}}</ref>
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	* ] – author and teacher		* ] – author and teacher
	* ] – American journalist, syndicated columnist, and author.		* ] – American journalist, syndicated columnist, and author.
	* ] - author and founder/operator of Koinonia Institute ~~in ], ]~~		* ] - author and founder/operator of Koinonia Institute
	* ] – author and founder of the unaccredited California Biblical University and Seminary.<ref>Arellano. {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071110081525/http://www.ocweekly.com/news/news/dr-jihad/24608/?page=2 \|date=2007-11-10 }}, '']'', March 2, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2007. "Morey also claims to have received a doctorate from Louisiana Baptist University. Two problems: LBU is unaccredited by the United States government, which means no serious academy would recognize it. Then there's this: LBU doesn’t offer a Ph.D. in Islamic studies."</ref>		* ] – author and founder of the unaccredited California Biblical University and Seminary.<ref>Arellano. {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071110081525/http://www.ocweekly.com/news/news/dr-jihad/24608/?page=2 \|date=2007-11-10 }}, '']'', March 2, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2007. "Morey also claims to have received a doctorate from Louisiana Baptist University. Two problems: LBU is unaccredited by the United States government, which means no serious academy would recognize it. Then there's this: LBU doesn’t offer a Ph.D. in Islamic studies."</ref>
	* ] – ~~founder~~ ~~of Sports and Leisure Ministry (Sports Chaplaincy Australia Inc), and Well-being Australia~~		* ] – businessman
	* ] - member of the ] for District 7~~, beginning in 2021~~<ref>https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=107</ref>		* ] - member of the ] for District 7<ref>{{Cite web \| url=https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators/Pages/Legislator-Profile.aspx?DistrictNumber=107 \| title=Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission }}</ref>

	== See also ==		==See also==
		⚫	* ]

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	==References==		==References==
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		⚫	==External links==
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⚫	== External links ==
	* – Official website

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Christian university located in Shreveport, Louisiana

Louisiana Baptist University

Type	Private
Established	1973
Affiliation	Baptist Bible Fellowship International
President	Greg Lyons
Academic staff	39
Students	650 (in 2010)
Location	Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Website	http://www.lbu.edu/

Louisiana Baptist University (LBU) is an independent Baptist Christian university located in Shreveport, Louisiana.

LBU has both an on-campus program and a distance education program which teaches subjects pertaining to the Bible and Baptist theology. The school houses five departments: School of Biblical Studies, School of Communications (Leadership), School of Christian Counseling, School of Christian Education, and Theological Seminary.

History

In 1973, Baptist Christian University was founded by Jimmy G. Tharpe (1930–2008) as part of the Baptist Tabernacle, offering distance education for full-time ministers to complete degrees without leaving their pastorates. In February 1993, the trustees restructured the school's charter and changed the name to Louisiana Baptist University.

Kathleen Blanco, then governor of Louisiana, declared the month of April 2005 as "Louisiana Baptist University Month".

In its beginning, LBU was housed in the Centrum Building on Hollywood Avenue. It later relocated to a 12,500-square-foot (1,160 m) facility off Interstate 20 at 6301 Westport Avenue in the center of West Shreveport, where the campus remains today.

In May 2013, the university expanded their campus with the completion of the Neal Weaver Conference Center. The center is equipped with the latest audio/video equipment which enables the university to host webinars in addition to their conferences.

Accreditation

LBU is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC).

Academics and staff

The school employs around forty faculty and staff. The current President of LBU is Greg Lyons.

Alumni

Seminary

Carl Baugh – author and founder of Pacific International University.
Mal Couch – author and founder of Tyndale Theological Seminary.
Rick Scarborough – author, activist, and founder of Vision America.

University

Larry Bagley – member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 7
Bob Cornuke – author and director of the Bible Archaeology Search and Exploration Institute (BASE).
Bill Gothard – former president of the Institute in Basic Life Principles
Grant Jeffrey – author and teacher
Roland S. Martin – American journalist, syndicated columnist, and author.
Chuck Missler - author and founder/operator of Koinonia Institute
Robert Morey – author and founder of the unaccredited California Biblical University and Seminary.
Mark Tronson – businessman
Adrienne Southworth - member of the Kentucky Senate for District 7

References

"Louisiana Baptist University". Association for Biblical Higher Education. 2010. Archived from the original on December 2, 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-11.
http://www.lbu.edu/download/LBU%20Catalog%202012-2013.pdf LBU 2012-2013 Catalog pg 20
United States of America, State of Louisiana, Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Proclamation Signed March 29, 2005. Archived October 25, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
Tharpe, Mr. Baptist, pp. 135-137
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151530148444492.1073741826.264062789491&type=3 LBU Official Facebook Page
"ASIC". ASIC. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
^ LBU Staff Page
Tobia, P.J. "Reading, Writing and Jesus: What nearby schools don’t know about the Bible class they soon may be teaching" Archived 2008-01-20 at the Wayback Machine, Nashville Scene, October 19, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2007. "While there are a few reputable legal and theological minds from solid universities associated with the group, they are far outnumbered by the likes of Carl Baugh, who holds a Ph.D. in theology from Louisiana Baptist University."
Perkes, Kim Sue Lia. "Fort Worth school sues to call itself "seminary'", Austin American-Statesman, April 15, 1999. "Tyndale has about 350 seminary students, about two-thirds of them taking courses by correspondence, said Mal Couch, the school's president and founder. He said he holds five degrees, including a doctorate of theology from Louisiana Baptist Seminary..."
Murray, Shailagh. "Filibuster Fray Lifts Profile of Minister: Scarborough Has Network and Allies", The Washington Post, May 8, 2005. Accessed December 19, 2007. "After receiving a master's of divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth and a doctorate in ministry from Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary, Scarborough hit the national revival and crusade circuit for 14 years."
Rick Scarborough Archived 2006-09-09 at the Wayback Machine Vision America
"Larry Bagley". Retrieved October 27, 2015.
Wilson, Jennifer. "Is Noah's Ark on mount in Iran? Man scours the world looking for religious artifacts" Archived 2012-07-07 at archive.today, Deseret Morning News, August 11, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2007. "Bob Cornuke doesn't have a degree in archaeology; he holds a doctorate in Bible and theology from Louisiana Baptist University."
Knowles, Francine (June 18, 2014). "Ex-head of religious group acted inappropriately, not criminally: investigation". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
Arellano. "Dr. Jihad" Archived 2007-11-10 at the Wayback Machine, OC Weekly, March 2, 2006. Accessed December 19, 2007. "Morey also claims to have received a doctorate from Louisiana Baptist University. Two problems: LBU is unaccredited by the United States government, which means no serious academy would recognize it. Then there's this: LBU doesn’t offer a Ph.D. in Islamic studies."
"Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission".

External links

Official website

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