Erskine College
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| Motto | Scienta cum Moribus Conjuncta (Knowledge joined with Morals) |
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| Established | 1839 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Randall T. Ruble |
| Faculty | 40 full time |
| Students | 575 undergraduate, 345 Seminary |
| Location | Due West, SC, USA |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Maroon and Gold |
| Nickname | Flying Fleet |
| Affiliations | Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church |
| Website | http://www.erskine.edu/ |
Erskine College is a four year, Christian liberal arts college located in Due West, South Carolina.
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[edit] History
Established in 1835 by the Associate Reformed Synod of the South as an academy for men, Erskine College became the first four-year church-related college in South Carolina in 1839. It was named for Ebenezer Erskine, one of the founders of The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and a pastor. Erskine had led a group of separatists from the Church of Scotland to found a separate Associate Presbytery. Also in 1839 was the formation of the Euphemian Literary Society/Temp, one of four literary societies at Erskine College. This society still exists today.
While the college has always employed a Professor of Divinity, its theological portion became a distinct but affiliated school, the Erskine Theological Seminary, in 1858.
Erskine began to admit women in 1894 and officially became coeducational in 1899. In 1927, it merged with Woman's College of Due West, founded in 1859.
The college adopted a Mission Statement in May of 1991: "Erskine exists to prepare persons for responsible living, service, and ministry, in both Church and society. As a community devoted to Christian commitment and excellence in learning, Erskine accomplishes its mission through undergraduate liberal arts and graduate theological education."
In 1999, Rev. John Carson became president of the college. Upon his installation he noted: "I do not intend to add anything new-not one new straw on the backs of faculty or staff or students," Carson said. "But I do intend to be consistent in making this vision a reality. Erskine College will be, by God's grace, what it has been called to be-a Christian liberal arts college open to all students."
In 1995, the college banned alcohol from the campus and later implemented changes which require all students under the age of 21 to reside in on-campus housing.
Erskine College is currently dealing with several controversial matters including allegations from students related to intimidation by administrators and first amendment violations. Erskine Alums is an alumni-run site with ongoing coverage of the controversy.
Dr. Randall T. Ruble was voted in as the President of Erskine College and Seminary on October 26, 2006.
[edit] Academics
Degrees offered include majors in Art, "Bible, Religion, and Philosophy," Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Physics, Education, English, Health, "Physical Education, Sports Management and Sports Medicine," Athletic Training, History and Government, Social Studies, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Music, and "Psychology and Behavioral Science."
[edit] Important Buildings
- Administrative offices: Belk Hall, Watkins
- Art buildings: Bowie Arts Center, Memorial Hall (Music)
- Classrooms: Belk Hall, Reid Hall, Daniel Moultrie Science Center (DMSC)
- Recreation: The Hangar, Pavilion, Swimming Pool, Volleyball Court
- Male housing: Grier (Freshmen), Kennedy, Pressly
- Female housing: Bonner, Carnegie (Freshmen), Robinson
- Dining services: Java City, Moffatt Dining Hall, Snappers
- Erskine Towers: Flagship Building, old astronomy tower and climbing tower
- Computer Lab and library: McCain Library
[edit] External links
| The Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
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