Description
Among Christian colleges and universities, Belhaven University, formerly Belhaven College, stands at the forefront--both for its enduring commitment to the liberal arts as well as to the integration of the Christian faith into the classroom.
Program areas at BU
Belhaven University (Belhaven), is a christian liberal arts University dedicated to excellence in christian higher education. Belhaven's rich legacy with a christian curriculum is centered on the biblical worldview. This unique worldview curriculum seamlessly intertwines history, literature, art, music, and philosophy into a chronological core curriculum for all incoming freshmen and sophomores. Belhaven has received national recognition for its academic programs and affordability, and the college has earned regional accreditation by the commission on colleges of the southern association of colleges and schools (sacs). Belhaven is nationally accredited in all four of the arts: dance, music, theatre, and visual art. Offering 70 areas of study including academic majors and concentrations and a 12:1 student to faculty ratio for the traditional undergraduate program, Belhaven provides a close-knit learning community where students see the college's vision and mission lived out in the lives of faculty members. Accredited online degree programs are also available for students who desire distance learning with a christian curriculum. Belhaven has an enrollment of approximately 6,500 students, including approximately 5,500 students enrolled in its nontraditional program.
Auxiliary expenses-dormitories, cafeteria, vending machines, bookstore and post office.