Liberty University, known simply as Liberty, is a private evangelical Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell Sr. and Elmer L. Towns as Lynchburg Baptist College, Liberty is among the world's largest Christian universities and one of the larges…
Liberty University, known simply as Liberty, is a private evangelical Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is affiliated with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia. Founded in 1971 by Jerry Falwell Sr. and Elmer L. Towns as Lynchburg Baptist College, Liberty is among the world's largest Christian universities and one of the largest private non-profit universities in the United States by total student enrollment.
Former names: Lynchburg Baptist College (1971–1976) · Liberty Baptist College (1976–1984)
Motto: "Knowledge Aflame"
Type: Private university
Established: 1971
Founder: Jerry Falwell Sr. · Elmer L. Towns
Accreditation: SACS
Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia (Southern Baptist Convention)
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Degree programs: Business, Engineering, Nursing, Aviation, Psychology, Cinematic Arts
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