Former name | Ozark Bible College |
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Motto | Training men and women for Christian service. |
Type | Private college |
Established | June 12, 1942 (Ozark Bible College) in Bentonville, Arkansas; 1946 moved to Joplin, Missouri; 1985 merged with Midwest Christian College |
Accreditation | Association for Biblical Higher Education |
Religious affiliation | Restoration Movement of Christian churches and churches of Christ |
President | Matt Proctor |
Students | 600 |
Location | , , United States 37°06′13″N 94°30′40″W / 37.10350°N 94.51102°W |
Colors | Navy and white |
Sporting affiliations | ACCA – Midwest Christian College Conference |
Mascot | Ambassador |
Website | occ.edu |
Ozark Christian College (OCC) is a private evangelical Christian college. Established in 1942 in Bentonville, Arkansas, it moved to Joplin, Missouri in 1946. It is affiliated with the Restoration Movement of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. It emphasizes vocational preparation for preaching, missionary, worship, youth, and children's ministers.