Former names | Christian Normal Institute (1919–1944) Kentucky Christian College (1944–2004) |
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Type | Private university |
Established | 1919 |
Religious affiliation | Christian churches and churches of Christ |
President | Terry Allcorn |
Students | 500[1] |
Location | , , United States 38°20′28″N 82°56′49″W / 38.341°N 82.947°W |
Colors | Red & Black |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Appalachian NCCAA – Division II Mid-East |
Mascot | Knights and Lady Knights |
Website | www |
Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university in Grayson, Kentucky. It was founded on December 1, 1919, as Christian Normal Institute, by J. W. Lusby and J. O. Snodgrass. As a "normal school" its programs included a high school, a junior college, and a training program for public school teachers. During the early 1920s its emphasis shifted to educating students for the Christian ministry. Degree programs are offered in six schools within the university and are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is authorized to award bachelor's and master's degrees.