Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1929-1930 Page: 19
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GENERAL INFORMATION
its usual vices and degrading influences. It is a high, healthful
location, almost entirely free from malaria, and with an abundance
of sunshine the year around. Students, without doubt
have better health, feel better, do more work and better work
in our excellent climate than in the low altitude and humid atmosphere
further east. Abilene is a very desirable place in
which to live, from the viewpoint of elevation, climate, health,
citizenship, church, and school. The oil industry and excellent
crop conditions make it especially inviting in the various business
fields at this time. Good families are moving here especially
for the benefit of Abilene Christian College. This should be
true to a greater extent than ever since we are giving four years
of standard college work so that the children of the family can
complete their college education with us and receive their B. A.
degrees. We are glad to furnish further information on these
points.
PURPOSE OF ABILENE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
The Christian men and women who make Abilene Christian
College possible have in mind the glory of God, through the Lord
Jesus Christ, and the ennobling of mankind. The promulgation
of truth and the building of Christian character are primary.
Sacrifices have been made and will be made to maintain such
secular courses as will give the greatest efficiency for the several
fields of human endeavor. To this end, by the grace of God and
through the kindness of consecrated men and women, is offered the
full work of a standard four-year college. The purpose is to
develop genuine Christian men and women, well equipped for
efficient service in any honorable field of human activity.
ACADEMIC STANDING
Abilene Christian College is graded "First Class" by the
Department of Education and by the Association of Texas Colleges.
This places our school in the first group of educational
institutions of the state. Our B. A. degree represents four years
of standard college work. We are permitted to give all certificates,
both temporary and permanent, that colleges are permitted
to issue under the Texas laws.
CAMPUS AND BUILDINGS
The new campus on which the school will begin its activities
in September is in the center of a tract of 680 acres owned by
the college. This campus consists of 60 acres. On this campus19
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Abilene Christian College. Catalog of Abilene Christian College, 1929-1930, book, June 1929; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth45913/m1/21/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Christian University Library.