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About

DBCU was founded with a clear vision - to foster a setting where students can grow academically, spiritually, and personally, leading each day with purpose. Rooted in a classical education with a conservative Christian framework, our mission is to develop leaders who live out Christian morals. Through our tailored educational strategies and a staff profoundly dedicated to student success, we cultivate individuals to excel in their studies, faith, and character, encouraging a lifelong quest for truth, goodness, and beauty.

 

We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about how our curriculum, combining liberal arts and sciences with a strong emphasis on Christian teachings, alongside our community activities, supports the holistic development of each student. Reach out to us to arrange a visit, discuss admission options, or to find out more about how we weave these values into the everyday life at DBCU.

Faith, Knowledge, and Integrity:
Daytona Beach Christian University -
Where Your Journey Begins

Daytona Beach Christian University (DBCU) is more than just an educational institution; it's a community where faith meets intellect, and where students are encouraged to explore their spiritual and academic potential to the fullest. Nestled in the vibrant city of Daytona Beach, Florida, DBCU offers a unique blend of traditional values and innovative learning through our online and hybrid programs.

 

At DBCU, we are committed to nurturing a generation of leaders who put God first. Our desire is to provide an education that integrates deep religious studies with a classical core curriculum, ensuring that our students not only excel academically but also grow spiritually. We aim to equip students with the wisdom to understand the world through a Christian perspective, fostering integrity, compassion, and service.

 

Academic Excellence:

 

Our curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire. Students at DBCU engage with:

 

  • The Great Works: Delve into the literature, philosophy, and art that have shaped human thought, from Plato to C.S. Lewis, fostering critical thinking and cultural appreciation.

  • Constitution Class: Understanding the foundations of our society is crucial. Our Constitution class offers insights into the principles that govern and define our freedoms and responsibilities.

  • Deep Religious Study: Theology, biblical studies, and Christian ethics form the cornerstone of our educational offerings, encouraging students to live out their faith with depth and understanding.

 

Innovative Learning:

 

Leveraging technology, DBCU provides:

 

  • Online Programs: For those who need flexibility, our online courses maintain the same high standards as our on-campus offerings, allowing students from around the globe to participate.

  • Hybrid Learning: Combining the best of both worlds, our hybrid courses offer the convenience of online study with the personal touch of in-person sessions, particularly useful for our sports teams and students close to Daytona Beach.

 

Our Home:

 

Our support offices and sports teams are based in Daytona Beach, Florida, providing a vibrant community for our students. Whether you're attending lectures, participating in sports, or engaging with our faculty, Daytona Beach’s spirit of community and its scenic beauty enhance your educational journey.

 

Join Us:

 

At Daytona Beach Christian University, we believe education is a holistic experience. It's about more than acquiring knowledge; it's about forming character, understanding your place in God's world, and preparing to make a positive impact. If you're ready to be part of a transformative educational experience where faith and learning walk hand in hand, Daytona Beach Christian University welcomes you. Here, we're not just shaping scholars; we're nurturing future leaders of faith, ready to influence the world for the better.

Mission

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At Daytona Beach Christian University, our mission is to foster an educational environment where students can explore the divine nature of God and humanity, promoting spiritual growth alongside academic excellence. We are committed to illuminating the truths of Christianity through a lens of universal love, healing, and spiritual understanding. Our goal is to nurture individuals who embody integrity, wisdom, and compassion, ready to contribute positively to the world by demonstrating the transformative power of divine Truth in their lives and communities. Here, we believe in the unity of all creation under God, encouraging a life of service, peace, and the practical application of spiritual principles for the healing and betterment of society.

Vision

Our vision at Daytona Beach Christian University is to be a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and academic distinction, where the teachings of Christ are lived out through education, healing, and service. We aspire to cultivate a community where every individual recognizes their true identity as God's reflection, inspiring a world where love, peace, and divine understanding prevail, leading to the healing of all human conditions and the establishment of a harmonious global community.

Values

  • Teaching and learning

  • Thinking and acting from the basis of Principle, Love

  • Unfoldment of character

  • Individual and collective excellence

  • Citizenship and service

  • Innovation and continuous improvement

University Profile

Founded 

2022

Location 

Daytona Beach, Florida

Type of College

Four-year, independent, classical liberal arts, coeducational, nonsectarian Christian

Licensed

Florida Department of Education

Size of Campus

2 acres.  1 administration building, student center 

Academic Year

Two semesters, late August to mid-December and mid-January to mid-May

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science; Master of Arts

Average Class Size

7-10 students per 3-4 credit course

Majors Offered

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Off-Campus Study Programs

Northwest University

Athletics

Independent

Varsity Sports, Men

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer

Varsity Sports, Women

Basketball, Softball, Volleyball, Cheer

Varsity Sports, Coed

Esports

Scholarship and Financial Aid (2024-2025)

Merit-Based Aid: scholarships offered for achievement in academics, arts, athletics, leadership

Need-Based Aid: grants and loans offered

Undergraduates Receiving Aid: 99%

Tenets

  1. As adherents of Truth, we take the inspired Word of the Bible as our sufficient guide to eternal Life.

  2. We acknowledge and adore one supreme and infinite God. We acknowledge His Son, one Christ; the Holy Ghost or divine Comforter; and man in God's image and likeness.

  3. We acknowledge God's forgiveness of sin in the destruction of sin and the spiritual understanding that casts out evil as unreal. But the belief in sin is punished so long as the belief lasts.

  4. We acknowledge Jesus' atonement as the evidence of divine, efficacious Love, unfolding man's unity with God through Christ Jesus the Way-shower; and we acknowledge that man is saved through Christ, through Truth, Life, and Love as demonstrated by the Galilean Prophet in healing the sick and overcoming sin and death.

  5. We acknowledge that the crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection served to uplift faith to understand eternal Life, even the allness of Soul, Spirit, and the nothingness of matter.

  6. And we solemnly promise to watch, and pray for that Mind to be in us which was also in Christ Jesus; to do unto others as we would have them do unto us; and to be merciful, just, and pure.

Licensing

Religious institutions that meet the requirements found in Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes and Rule 6E-5.001, Florida Administrative Code are not under the jurisdiction or purview of the Commission for Independent Education and are not required to obtain licensure.​  Section 1005.06(1)(f), F.S. reads:  A religious college may operate without governmental oversight if the college annually verifies by sworn affidavit to the commission that:

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The name of the institution includes a religious modifier or the name of a religious patriarch, saint, person, or symbol of the church.

The institution offers only educational programs that prepare students for religious vocations as ministers, professionals, or laypersons in the categories of ministry, counseling, theology, education, administration, music, fine arts, media communications, or social work.

The titles of degrees issued by the institution cannot be confused with secular degree titles. For this purpose, each degree title must include a religious modifier that immediately precedes, or is included within, any of the following degrees: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy, and Doctor of Education. The religious modifier must be placed on the title line of the degree, on the transcript, and whenever the title of the degree appears in official school documents or publications.

The duration of all degree programs offered by the institution is consistent with the standards of the commission.

The institution's consumer practices are consistent with those required by s. 1005.04.

The commission may provide such a religious institution a letter stating that the institution has met the requirements of state law and is not subject to governmental oversight.

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