Atlanta Christian College - Harvester Yearbook (East Point, GA)

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The College Atlanta Christian College is a small residential institution locat- ed in the city of East Point, Georgia. With a small student body of nearly 200 students, it moves into its 48th year with vigor and optimism. A student who comes to Atlanta Christian College joins a great tradition of Christian education and evangelism. What began as 6 students in one small wooden structure has grown into a small but energetic college. Students are housed and taught in handsome brick build- ings. But the educational and evangelism goals of the past are still the goals of the future. 2 o The College h The college has experienced steady growth under the leader- ship of George BonDurant t1957-1947i, Orvel Crowder t1947-1955i, James Redmon t1955-1979i, Paul Carrier t1979-1984i. James Donovan became the fifth president of ACC when he was inaugurated in 1984. E The campus is set in a :3 rolling landscape among towering pines, its horizon blending the grace of' traditional Southern ar- chitecture with the modem skyline of Atlanta. An Atlanta Christian student may choose from several degree concentra- tions which includes a Bible major. All faculty members are Christians who believe and teach that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. The college is accreditated by the American Association of Bible Colleges.

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PROFILE OF ATLANTA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ATLANTA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE: Four-year coeducational Bible College, affiliated with the fellowship of undenominational Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, established in 1957. LOCATION: East Point, Georgia a suburb of Atlanta, Georgia. ACCREDITATION: American Association of Bible Colleges, recognized by United States Office of Education, Certificate of Authorization from Georgia Department of Education for granting baccalaureate degrees. ACADEMICS: Three degree programs. SIZE: Considered a small college in enrollment having all the advantages that are found in a small environment. FACULTY: Fourteen full-time faculty members, ten part-time faculty members plus ten administrative personnel and staff, and five retired faculty members. PRESIDENT: Dr. James C. Donovan. POLICIES: ACC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or sex in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment or any other college program or activity. Neither does it discriminate on the basis of handicap in the recruitment and admission of students. ATHLETICS: Intercollegiate and intramural sports for men and women, member of National Christian College Athletic Association. Profile 0 1

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The Community and the college brings benefits and provides students with a healthy place in which to live and to pursue an education. East Point's residences, churches, clubs, and officials are interested in ACC and strongly support various campus activities. The large metropolitan area provides students with excellent opportunities for employment in order to achieve their education. There are many churches in the city and state that afford students a place of worship and service. Atlanta Christian College combines the advantages of a iismall college atmosphere of friendliness and individuality with the assets offered from the neamess to the metropolitan city of Atlanta, Georgia. The college draws its richly mixed and diverse student body from all parts of the nation and the world, each sharing in the college experience. Among the various attractions East Point, Georgia is the location of Atlanta Christian College. Over the past 48 years the college and the town have grown together. The small town atmosphere of this north central Georgia town provides an excellent environment for the growth of the college. The spirit of cooperation which exists between the community o u 0 I C o O O O I O O O O O O C a and services available to ACC students are theaters, restaurants, banks, bus and air transportation, hospitals, industries, recreational and entertainment centers, a great variety of shopping centers, and student oriented businesses. Atlanta Christian students are fortunate to be able to live and study in a large international city such as Atlanta. There are many large and influential universities and colleges in the area from which students may draw added knowledge in their pursuit of an education. The community always offers a challenges for those who will accept. ' EAST POINT! CITY LIMIT l The Community a 5