Judson University

1151 N State Street, Elgin, IL 60123-1498 -  View Map

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• Judson is an American Baptist-affiliated, evangelical Christian university of the liberal arts, sciences and professions. It is coeducational and offers the bachelor of arts degree and master degrees in Architecture and Education.
• Judson offers four-year B.A. programs with more than 60 majors, minors and concentrations to choose from. Judson also offers an accelerated B.A. degree completion program for non-traditional students and graduate programs in Architecture, Education and Organizational Leadership. The university has campuses in Elgin and Rockford, IL and a student body of approximately 1200.
• Judson is an evangelical Christian college that represents the Church at work in higher education, equipping students to be fully developed, responsible persons who glorify God by the quality of their personal relationships, their work, and their citizenship within the community, the nation and the world. Through a broadly based education in the liberal arts, sciences and professions, the college enables its students to acquire ideas and concepts that sharpen their insights, develop skills appropriate to their career goals, and develop the skills and commitment for lifelong learning. The Judson community experience challenges graduates to be decisive leaders and active participants in church and society, articulate proponents of Biblical Christianity, persuasive advocates for the sovereignty of God over all life, and effective ambassadors for Christ.
• The College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools for a full 10-year term. The master of architecture degree is fully accredited by The National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB). The master of education program and the master of organizational leadership program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Profile last updated: 08/05/2008.

In the News:

• Four years after leaving office, former Speaker Hastert still heavily involved (The Beacon News)
  posted on July 9, 2011 at 08:48:06 pm
  On April 13, two old friends met at Judson University. The fact that the two used to be among the most powerful men in the world made this reunion more than ordinary.That night, former President George W. Bush was planning to speak at a world leadership forum at the Elgin college. And since he was in the neighborhood, Bush decided to invite an old friend to stop by: longtime Speaker of the House ...
• Not ready for retirement (The Beacon News)
  posted on July 9, 2011 at 08:32:00 pm
  On April 13, two old friends met at Judson University. The fact that the two used to be among the most powerful men in the world made this reunion more than ordinary.That night, former President George W. Bush was planning to speak at a world leadership forum at the Elgin college. And since he was in the neighborhood, Bush decided to invite an old friend to stop by: longtime Speaker of the House ...
• Judson hosts Preview Nights in July (Daily Herald)
  posted on June 25, 2011 at 12:22:00 pm
  Judson University's Adult Education Program will host Preview Night visits at their Elgin and Rockford campuses. Rockford's Preview Night will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 and Elgin's will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.
• West gets best of East in Fehlman All-Star Game (Daily Herald)
  posted on June 14, 2011 at 03:50:00 am
  With the Fox River in the background winding its way lazily downstream, the careers of 40 or so of the most talented softball players in the suburbs wound to a close at the Eighth Annual Dave Fehlman Memorial Senior All-Star Game held at Judson University in Elgin on Monday. It was a chance for some of the best softball players in the area to sport a jersey and compete one last time before ...
• Glenbard South headed to state (Daily Herald)
  posted on June 7, 2011 at 02:55:00 am
  To coin a popular phrase of late, the Glenbard South softball team is in it to win it. Senior Jess Wilkes allowed just 3 hits and her defense made one harmless error Monday as the Raiders defeated Elmwood Park 3-0 in the Class 3A Elgin supersectional at Judson University to advance to the state finals in East Peoria for the third time in four years.

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