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| motto = Training men and women for Christian service.
|established =1985 merger; 1942 (Ozark Bible College); 1946 ([[Midwest Christian College]])
| established = June 12, 1942 (Ozark Bible College) in Bentonville, Arkansas; 1946 moved to Joplin, Missouri; 1985 merged with [[Midwest Christian College]]
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{{distinguish|College of the Ozarks}}
'''Ozark Christian College''' is a private [[Christian churches and churches of Christ|evangelical Christian]] [[college]] in [[Joplin, Missouri]]. It is affiliated with the [[Restoration Movement]] of [[Christian churches and churches of Christ]].
'''Ozark Christian College''' ('''OCC''') is a [[Private college|private]] [[Christian churches and churches of Christ|evangelical Christian]] college. Established in 1942 in Bentonville, Arkansas, it moved to [[Joplin, Missouri]] in 1946. It is affiliated with the [[Restoration Movement]] of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. It emphasizes vocational preparation for preaching, missionary, worship, youth, and children's ministers.


==Academics==
==Academics==
The college's stated purpose is to "train men and women for Christian service" through an undergraduate Bible college education. Coursework focuses almost exclusively on the [[Bible]], ministry training, and related topics. A dual degree program with [[Missouri Southern State University]] lets students earn two bachelor's degrees — one from each college — to serve in a variety of fields. OCC also offers an entire degree online.
As an institution of biblical higher education, Ozark Christian College prepares students to leave and serve in the church and other Christian ministries. A dual degree program with [[Missouri Southern State University]] lets students earn two bachelor's degrees—one from each college—to serve in various fields. OCC's hybrid master's program offers Christian ministry training at the graduate level. Ozark also offers an entire undergraduate degree online. Ozark is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the [[Higher Learning Commission]].

===Accreditation===
Ozark was initially accredited by the American Association of Bible Colleges (now the Association for Biblical Higher Education) in 1988.<ref name="ABHE">{{cite news | url=http://directory.abhe.org/Details.aspx?id=74 | title=Listing of Ozark Christian College | publisher=[[The Association for Biblical Higher Education]] | year=2009 | access-date = 2009-03-24}}</ref> It is also accredited by the [[Higher Learning Commission]].


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
Ozark's varsity sports teams are known as the Ambassadors and include men's and women's [[basketball]], men's [[soccer]], women's [[volleyball]], and men's and women's cross country. Athletic teams are members of the [[Midwest Christian College Conference]] and the National Christian College Association of Athletics. Intramural sports include Ultimate Frisbee, [[futsal]], volleyball, and basketball. Ozark's Multi-Purpose Building provides a full-size basketball/volleyball floor, indoor walking/running area, weight room, cardio room, racquetball court, locker rooms, and theater seating. The campus also includes outdoor basketball goals, tennis courts, a sand volleyball pit, and a soccer field.
Ozark's varsity sports teams are known as the Ambassadors, a name taken from the [[Bible]] (2 Corinthians 5:20). Athletics include basketball, cross country, men's soccer, and women's volleyball. Varsity teams are members of the Association of Christian College Athletics, the [[Midwest Christian College Conference]], and the National Christian College Athletic Association Division II. Non-varsity, intramural sports include Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. Ozark's Multi-Purpose Building offers students a full-size basketball/volleyball floor, indoor walking/running area, weight room, cardio room, locker rooms, and theater seating. The campus also includes outdoor basketball goals, tennis and Pickleball courts, a sand volleyball pit, and a soccer field.

==LGBT Prohibition and discrimination==
The college has expelled students for gay or lesbian relationships. The college has a partial exemption from [[Title IX]] which allows it to discriminate against LGBT students for religious reasons. <ref>{{cite news |last=Levin |first=Koby |date=March 3, 2018 |title=Students who are openly gay and Christian challenge OCC, other religious colleges |url=https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/local_news/students-who-are-openly-gay-and-christian-challenge-occ-other-religious-colleges/article_621b6f86-80c0-567c-97df-9a2feb71e532.html |work=The Joplin Globe |access-date=August 23, 2021}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 16:35, 9 November 2023

Not to be confused with College of the Ozarks.
Ozark Christian College
Former name
Ozark Bible College
MottoTraining men and women for Christian service.
TypePrivate college
EstablishedJune 12, 1942 (Ozark Bible College) in Bentonville, Arkansas; 1946 moved to Joplin, Missouri; 1985 merged with Midwest Christian College
AccreditationAssociation for Biblical Higher Education
Religious affiliation
Restoration Movement of Christian churches and churches of Christ
PresidentMatt Proctor
Students600
Location
Joplin
,
Missouri
,
United States

37°06′13″N 94°30′40″W / 37.10350°N 94.51102°W / 37.10350; -94.51102
Colors   Navy and white
Sporting affiliations
ACCA – Midwest Christian College Conference
MascotAmbassador
Websiteocc.edu

Ozark Christian College (OCC) is a private evangelical Christian college. Established in 1942 in Bentonville, Arkansas, it moved to Joplin, Missouri in 1946. It is affiliated with the Restoration Movement of Christian Churches and Churches of Christ. It emphasizes vocational preparation for preaching, missionary, worship, youth, and children's ministers.

Academics[edit]

As an institution of biblical higher education, Ozark Christian College prepares students to leave and serve in the church and other Christian ministries. A dual degree program with Missouri Southern State University lets students earn two bachelor's degrees—one from each college—to serve in various fields. OCC's hybrid master's program offers Christian ministry training at the graduate level. Ozark also offers an entire undergraduate degree online. Ozark is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Higher Learning Commission.

Athletics[edit]

Ozark's varsity sports teams are known as the Ambassadors, a name taken from the Bible (2 Corinthians 5:20). Athletics include basketball, cross country, men's soccer, and women's volleyball. Varsity teams are members of the Association of Christian College Athletics, the Midwest Christian College Conference, and the National Christian College Athletic Association Division II. Non-varsity, intramural sports include Ultimate Frisbee, soccer, volleyball, and basketball. Ozark's Multi-Purpose Building offers students a full-size basketball/volleyball floor, indoor walking/running area, weight room, cardio room, locker rooms, and theater seating. The campus also includes outdoor basketball goals, tennis and Pickleball courts, a sand volleyball pit, and a soccer field.

References[edit]

External links[edit]

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