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Jarvis Christian University

Mission Statement

Jarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution, affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offering degrees at the associate, baccalaureate and master’s level. The mission of the University is to prepare a diversity population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery.

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Jarvis Christian University

Majors & Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Criminal Justice
    • Kinesiology
    • MASS Communications
    • Mathematics
    • Nursing (dual degree)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
    • Social Work
  • Bachelor of Science (Teacher Cert.)
    • Business Education (6-12)
    • Elementary Education (EC-6)
    • English/Reading/Language Arts (4-8)
    • English/Reading/Language Arts (8-12)
    • History (8-12)
    • Life Sciences (8-12) Biology
    • Mathematics (4-8)
    • Mathematics (8-12)
    • Physical Sciences (8-12) Chemistry
    • Science (4-8)
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PUBLIC INVITED TO JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M. FOR THE BIG HOMECOMING 365 IMPACT ON CAMPUS TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Monday, March 20, 2023
Jarvis Christian University (JCU) will host a daylong The Big Homecoming 365 Impact Tour sponsored by Wells Fargo on Tuesday, March 21, during the university’s 111th Founder’s Homecoming Week to... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY TO HOST RAP CONCERT MARCH 25 FEATURING RAP ARTISTS KCAMP AND TRUE STORY GEE

Friday, March 17, 2023
Tickets are on sale now for the 2023 Jarvis Christian University Student Founder’s Homecoming Concert and After Party, at 9 p.m. Saturday night, March 25, featuring headlining rap artists K... Continue Reading

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY TO HOST THE BIG HOMECOMING 365 IMPACT ON CAMPUS MARCH 21

Friday, March 10, 2023
Jarvis Christian University (JCU) will host a daylong The Big Homecoming 365 Impact Tour in partnership with Wells Fargo on Tuesday, March 21, during the university’s 111th Founder’s Homecoming Week... Continue Reading

JARVIS TO FEATURE WOMEN IN MINISTRY TRAILBLAZER, AUTHOR THE REV. DR. CYNTHIA L. HALE AT FOUNDERS HOMECOMING CONVOCATION THURSDAY, MARCH 23

Monday, February 27, 2023
Jarvis Christian University will feature the Rev. Dr. Cynthia L. Hale, founder and senior pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church in Decatur, Georgia, as the Founders Homecoming Convocation... Continue Reading
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Jarvis Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Jarvis Christian University. To view PDFs, you may download Adobe Reader here.