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The '''Baptist University of the Américas''' ('''BUA''') is a private [[Baptist General Convention of Texas|Baptist]] university in [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]. It was founded in 1947. It was previously known as the '''Mexican Baptist Training School''', the '''Mexican Baptist Bible Institute''', the '''Hispanic Baptist Theological Seminary''' and the '''Hispanic Baptist Theological School'''. The school is associated with the [[Baptist General Convention of Texas]]. |
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The '''Baptist University of the Américas''' was founded by missionary Paul Siebenmann 1947 as the Mexican Baptist Training School, later becoming the Hispanic Baptist Training School and taking its present name in 2003.<ref>{{cite book |title=Congregation and campus: Baptists in higher education |authorlink=William H. Brackney |last=Brackney |first=William H. |page=131 |year=2008 |publisher=[[Mercer University Press]] |isbn=9780881461305 }}</ref> The University is a [[Baptist]] affiliated biblical institution. It is accredited by [[the Association for Biblical Higher Education]] allowing it to transfer courses to other [[Baptist]] universities in the state but is not regionally accredited. The university offers Bachelor of Arts degree programs in Biblical/Theological Studies, Business Leadership, Spanish and an Associate of Arts degree program in Cross-Cultural Studies. |
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==History== |
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In 1947, the school was founded by missionary Paul Siebenmann and named the Mexican Baptist Training School, which was changed to the Mexican Baptist Bible Institute. Initially, churches in the community hosted the school's classes. The school moved into a building at West Martin and North Leona in 1950. A new campus was established on the Pam Am Expressway in 1964.<ref name=TSHA>{{cite web|last=Atkinson|first=Ernest|title=Baptist University of the Americas|url=http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/kbb29|publisher=[[Texas State Historical Association]]|accessdate=January 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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Initially affiliated with the San Antonio Baptist Association and the [[Baptist General Convention of Texas]], the school entered into a merger with the [[Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary]] in 1982. The merger prompted a name change to the Hispanic Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1989, the relationship between the school and Southwestern seminary was dissolved. The institution fell under the authority of the Baptist General Convention of Texas again. The name was changed again to the Hispanic Baptist Theological School in 1999 to avoid suggesting that the institution was an accredited seminary.<ref name=TSHA/> The school took its present name in 2003.<ref>{{cite book |title=Congregation and campus: Baptists in higher education |authorlink=William H. Brackney |last=Brackney |first=William H. |page=131 |year=2008 |publisher=[[Mercer University Press]] |isbn=978-0-88146-130-5 }}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
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The university is associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and accredited by [[the Association for Biblical Higher Education]]. The school maintains an articulation agreement with [[Texas A&M University–Commerce]].<ref name=TAMUC>{{cite web|title=Articulation Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding|url=http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/oneStopShop/undergraduateAdmissions/transferAdmissions2/articulationAgreements.aspx|publisher=[[Texas A&M University–Commerce]]|accessdate=January 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116130048/http://www.tamuc.edu/admissions/oneStopShop/undergraduateAdmissions/transferAdmissions2/articulationAgreements.aspx|archive-date=2014-01-16|url-status=dead}}</ref> BUA is not regionally accredited. The university offers Bachelor of Arts degree programs and an Associate of Arts degree program in Cross-Cultural Studies. Rene Maciel was named president of the school in 2007 after working as an assistant dean at [[George W. Truett Theological Seminary]] at [[Baylor University]].<ref name=ABP>{{cite web|title=Maciel named seventh president of Baptist University of the Americas|url=http://www.abpnews.com/archives/item/2269-maciel-named-seventh-president-of-baptist-university-of-the-americas#.UtcSd_RDvoE|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140115230813/http://www.abpnews.com/archives/item/2269-maciel-named-seventh-president-of-baptist-university-of-the-americas%23.UtcSd_RDvoE|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 15, 2014|publisher=[[Associated Baptist Press]]|accessdate=January 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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BUA operates three institutes for specialized study. The Baptist Bible Institute is a non-degree program that provides "training to leaders, future pastors and church planters in their own geographical location, in their language and at a reasonable cost."<ref name=BBI>{{cite web|title=Baptist Bible Institute|url=http://www.bua.edu/bbi/|publisher=Baptist University of the Americas|accessdate=January 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116132345/http://www.bua.edu/bbi/|archive-date=January 16, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Christian Institute of Islamic Studies prepares Christians to serve Muslims by bringing them the gospel of Jesus. This program offers non-degree training as well as concentrations within the university's biblical studies degree.<ref name=CILS>{{cite web|title=The Christian Institute of Islamic Studies |url=http://www.bua.edu/academics/islamicinstitute/ |publisher=Baptist University of the Americas |accessdate=January 15, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116132350/http://www.bua.edu/academics/islamicinstitute/ |archivedate=January 16, 2014 }}</ref> The Latina Leadership Institute offers trainings and conferences to develop Hispanic Christian female leaders.<ref name=LLI>{{cite web|title=Latina Leadership Institute |url=http://www.bua.edu/latina-leadership-institute/ |publisher=Baptist University of the Americas |accessdate=January 15, 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116132356/http://www.bua.edu/latina-leadership-institute/ |archivedate=January 16, 2014 }}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 04:03, 11 July 2020
| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1947 |
| Students | 215 |
| Undergraduates | 175 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban 92 acres |
| Affiliations | Baptist General Convention of Texas |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | www.bua.edu |
The Baptist University of the Américas (BUA) is a private Baptist university in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded in 1947. It was previously known as the Mexican Baptist Training School, the Mexican Baptist Bible Institute, the Hispanic Baptist Theological Seminary and the Hispanic Baptist Theological School. The school is associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
History
[edit]In 1947, the school was founded by missionary Paul Siebenmann and named the Mexican Baptist Training School, which was changed to the Mexican Baptist Bible Institute. Initially, churches in the community hosted the school's classes. The school moved into a building at West Martin and North Leona in 1950. A new campus was established on the Pam Am Expressway in 1964.[1]
Initially affiliated with the San Antonio Baptist Association and the Baptist General Convention of Texas, the school entered into a merger with the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1982. The merger prompted a name change to the Hispanic Baptist Theological Seminary. In 1989, the relationship between the school and Southwestern seminary was dissolved. The institution fell under the authority of the Baptist General Convention of Texas again. The name was changed again to the Hispanic Baptist Theological School in 1999 to avoid suggesting that the institution was an accredited seminary.[1] The school took its present name in 2003.[2]
Academics
[edit]The university is associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. The school maintains an articulation agreement with Texas A&M University–Commerce.[3] BUA is not regionally accredited. The university offers Bachelor of Arts degree programs and an Associate of Arts degree program in Cross-Cultural Studies. Rene Maciel was named president of the school in 2007 after working as an assistant dean at George W. Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University.[4]
BUA operates three institutes for specialized study. The Baptist Bible Institute is a non-degree program that provides "training to leaders, future pastors and church planters in their own geographical location, in their language and at a reasonable cost."[5] The Christian Institute of Islamic Studies prepares Christians to serve Muslims by bringing them the gospel of Jesus. This program offers non-degree training as well as concentrations within the university's biblical studies degree.[6] The Latina Leadership Institute offers trainings and conferences to develop Hispanic Christian female leaders.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Atkinson, Ernest. "Baptist University of the Americas". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ Brackney, William H. (2008). Congregation and campus: Baptists in higher education. Mercer University Press. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-88146-130-5.
- ^ "Articulation Agreements and Memorandums of Understanding". Texas A&M University–Commerce. Archived from the original on 2014-01-16. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "Maciel named seventh president of Baptist University of the Americas". Associated Baptist Press. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "Baptist Bible Institute". Baptist University of the Americas. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "The Christian Institute of Islamic Studies". Baptist University of the Americas. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ^ "Latina Leadership Institute". Baptist University of the Americas. Archived from the original on January 16, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
