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Founded in 1946 as a Junior College , it draws its staff, faculty, and most students from the " Non-institutional Fellowship Of Churches Of Christ ," though it is not officially affiliated with them. This makes for some unique arrangements for a Christian college – it refrains from taking any contributions from churches directly (although the churches which might otherwise be making them also refrain from making such contributions), and the members of its board are there only as individuals and not representatives of the congregations of which they are members. Florida College puts a high emphasis on its Christian heritage, which is expressed in its daily chapel services. All members of the Board Of Directors and all Faculty members are required to be active members in a church of Christ. All students are required to receive daily instruction in Biblical topics, even those majoring in Liberal Arts fields. HISTORY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE Florida College enrolled its first students in 1946. The college has remained independent from church affiliation, although the college charter stipulates the Board of Directors be active in a local Church Of Christ . The college also is in a unique position to be funded entirely by private donations, as the college does not accept donations from churches or the government. In 1996, the college added its first accredited four year degree program, the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. PAST PRESIDENTS
ACCREDITATION In 1954 the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Florida College full accreditation for the Associate of Arts degree. In 1996 the Association granted accreditation for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. More recently, the College has expanded its bachelor's degree programs to include a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music. ALUMNI Florida College receives support from an active and enthusiastic alumni base from all across the United States. Alumni have formed 28 "booster clubs" in cities as far away as Modesto, CA and Minneapolis, MN. Many of these clubs offer summer camps designed to recruit new students. STUDENT HOUSING Until they reach the age of 21, students must have parental permission to live off-campus, and even then must live with an adult relative. This is intended to create a close bond between on-campus students. The current residence halls include:
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