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TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Great things He hath taught us, great
things He hath done.
"Just as these words from the beloved
hymn describe God's love for us and our gratitude for His
grace, they apply equally to the miraculous history of Dallas
Baptist University. Time and again over the past one hundred
years DBU has experienced the grace of God. It has grown from
solid, yet humble, beginnings into a multi-faceted, thriving
institution. Its earliest years tell the story of many devoted
and visionary people who were committed to creating a school
in Decatur, Texas, that would be an important asset to Texas
Baptist higher education. The countless students and lives
that were forever impacted by Decatur Baptist College can
attest to their success.
But, God had ways to use the school beyond
the scope of its original roots in Decatur. After nearly seventy
years of existence, it became possible for the school to move
to Dallas. The transition was accompanied by many difficult
obstacles that often seemed potentially fatal to the college
during such a vulnerable time. However, now with more than
thirty years on University Hill overlooking Mountain Creek
Lake, Dallas Baptist University continues to firmly hold its
place among Texas Baptist institutions and the others schools
of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
DBU is reaching more students than ever. They
come from across the nation and around the world to be part
of its continuing history. They come to experience its many
innovative programs both in and out of the classroom, such
as a college which recognizes the valuable experiential learning
of adult students who return to meet their educational goals,
a dynamic intercessory prayer ministry, and a nationally prominent
baseball team. They come to be part of a school where the
trustees, faculty, and staff demonstrate genuine care for
them. Most importantly, they come to learn in an environment
that unashamedly incorporates faith in Jesus Christ with the
academic experience while they discover what God has in store
for their lives.
As DBU looks back at its achievements in its
over 100 year history and prepares for the opportunities of
its next century, I can only echo the concluding words of
the university hymn:
"And give Him the glory, great things He hath done."
- Dr. Gary Cook
President of Dallas Baptist University
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