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Conception Abbey, site of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, [1] is a monastery of the Swiss-American Congregation of the Benedictine Confederation. The monastery, founded by the Swiss Engelberg Abbey in 1873 in northwest Missouri's Nodaway County , was raised to a conventual priory in 1876 and elevated to an abbey in 1881.
Central Methodist University (formerly known as Central Methodist College and also known as Central College or CMU) is a private university in Fayette, Missouri. CMU is accredited to offer master's, bachelors, and associate degrees. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
In 1942 Conception Abbey and Seminary, located in Missouri, was expanded to a 12-year institution, including a preparatory high school, a junior college, a senior college, and a school of theology. [2] By 1950 increased enrollment and a change in focus led to the transfer of the high school division to a new Benedictine monastery.
In August 2021, the trustees of Central Christian College of the Bible and Saint Louis Christian College approved a merger of their institutions, which was completed with the approval and assistance of The Solomon Foundation, the owner of both campuses. The Missouri Secretary of State accepted the merger agreement on December 5, 2022. [2]
Central Christian College of the Bible is a private Christian college in Moberly, Missouri. Founded in 1957, it is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and focuses on biblical instruction and practical training for its students. It offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees and certificates in ministry ...
The college is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), primarily competing as an independent in the Central Region of the Division I level. The college has undergone revitalization and expansion of athletics since 2019, including the return of soccer and baseball to the BBC campus in 2023. [ 6 ]
Athletic teams are open to any eligible STLCC student, regardless of which campus the student attends. The teams are known as the Archers (named for, and the athletic teams' logo incorporates, the Gateway Arch) and participate in the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference (MCCAC). The Florissant Valley Campus hosts Men's Soccer.
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 ...