Hyles–Anderson College facts for kids
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| Type | Unaccredited private college |
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| Established | 1972 |
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Religious affiliation
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Independent Baptist |
| Chancellor | John Wilkerson |
| Vice-Chancellor | Ray Young |
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United States
41°27′57″N 87°24′17″W / 41.465833°N 87.404644°W |
| Colors | Blue and yellow |
| Mascot | Lion |
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Hyles–Anderson College (HAC) is a private college located in Crown Point, Indiana. It is a special kind of college that focuses on religious studies. The college is part of the First Baptist Church of Hammond. It trains people to become pastors, missionaries, and Christian teachers. These teachers often work in Independent Baptist schools.
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The History of Hyles-Anderson College
Hyles–Anderson College started in 1972. It was founded by a person named Jack Hyles. Russell Anderson helped with money to start the school.
Early Campus and Leaders
The college was first located in Schererville, Indiana. This campus was known as Baptist City. Later, the old campus became a K-12 school. This school is also run by the First Baptist Church of Hammond.
The college's first president was Robert J. Billings. He later worked with Ronald Reagan. He also spent six years in the U.S. Education Department. Mr. Billings was also a founding member of a group called the Moral Majority.
Changes in Leadership
When Jack Hyles passed away in 2001, his son-in-law, Jack Schaap, became the chancellor. Mr. Schaap had graduated from the school in 1979. He had also been a vice president since 1996. A new leader took over as chancellor in 2012.
College Enrollment Over Time
In 2012, a magazine reported on the college's student numbers. It said the school had about 1,000 students. This was fewer than its highest number of 2,700 students.
In 2015, Stuart Mason, who was the college president, left his role. He became a pastor at a church in Oregon. John Wilkerson then became the new president of the college.
Where Graduates Go
Many people who graduate from Hyles–Anderson College become pastors. They lead churches in the U.S. and Guam. Over 123 graduates become missionary families. They also start churches and join mission teams around the world. One graduate, Jon Nelms, started a mission board. This board has helped create many churches worldwide.
Academics and College Policies
Hyles–Anderson College is not officially recognized by all accreditation groups. Accreditation means a school meets certain quality standards. An essay on the college's website explains why they choose not to be accredited. However, some places, like the U.S. armed services, do not accept degrees from unaccredited schools. Also, some states have rules about using degrees from unaccredited schools.
Student Activities and Rules
All teachers, staff, and students at the college must participate in "soul-winning" each week. This means they go door-to-door to share their faith. They do this as part of the First Baptist Church of Hammond's outreach. The college's 2008 catalog stated that many new baptisms happen at the church each year.
The college has specific rules for students. The 2010–2011 catalog listed policies under the title "Maybe You Wouldn't Like...". These rules included not allowing long hair for men. They also prohibited dancing, Hollywood movies, and playing cards. Students were also told not to spend time with "liberals."
See also
- List of unaccredited institutions of higher learning
- WRTW, "The Key", a Christian radio station licensed to Hyles–Anderson College
