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| '''Hyles-Anderson College''' is |
'''Hyles-Anderson College''' is a ] college in unincorparated St. John Township, ] that has never sought accredition. The college is operated by ]. It focuses primarily on training ], ] and other church workers. It also trains ] educators to work in ] Christian schools. {{unaccredited|Hyles Anderson College}} | ||
| The partially-wooded 100 ] (40 ]) campus includes a lake, football field, bowling alley, and a variety of school and entertainment resources. | The partially-wooded 100 ] (40 ]) campus includes a lake, football field, bowling alley, and a variety of school and entertainment resources. | ||
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| ==Academics and accreditation== | ==Academics and accreditation== | ||
| Hyles-Anderson College has never applied for accredition because the founder believes that it takes away the churches freedom when outside regulatory bodies are given authority to control the churches curriculum or faculty.<ref name="Church">Pastor Jack Hyles Jack Hyles Ministries 1992</ref> Thus, Hyles-Anderson College is not accredited by any agency recognized by the ] or the ].<ref>Council for Higher Education Accreditation </ref> Since it is unaccredited by these bodies, it cannot receive any government funding, nor may its students participate in the federal student loan program. | |||
| ⚫ | As of May of 2005, the college has a total of 38 full time educators and administrators, who have received degrees from a wide range of both traditional universities and bible colleges. Each of the faculty has also received at least one degree from Hyles-Anderson College. | ||
| Schools are not accredited by the government rather accreditation is given by non-profit independent bodies, which include specifically religious accreditors. Hyles-Anderson College is not accredited by any agency recognized by the ] or the ].<ref>See accreditation database at </ref> Since it is unaccredited by these bodies, it cannot receive any government funding, which includes participating in the student loan program. The school claims that it does not want accreditation.<ref>Founder ] asserted that the college remains unaccredited because the government would "take away our freedom." </ref> | |||
| ⚫ | The science programs the school offers include "music education," "marriage and motherhood," "pastoral assistantship" and "pastoral theology." | ||
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| ==Policies== | ==Policies== | ||
| The school forbids students "to attend Hollywood movies, play cards, or participate in other questionable amusements." As for politics, "we do not fellowship with liberals, but instead take a strict separatist stand from the world and apostasy." In terms of sex, the school notes that "absolutely no hand holding or other intimacies are allowed between the sexes."<ref> |
The school forbids students "to attend Hollywood movies, play cards, or participate in other questionable amusements." As for politics, "we do not fellowship with liberals, but instead take a strict separatist stand from the world and apostasy." In terms of sex, the school notes that "absolutely no hand holding or other intimacies are allowed between the sexes."<ref name="MYWL">{{cite web | author=Hyles-Anderson College | url=http://www.hylesanderson.com/about_us/maybe_you_wouldnt_like | title=Maybe you wouldn't like... | accessdate=2006-05-02}} </ref> | ||
| Students are required to go "soul-winning" each week.<ref |
Students are required to go "soul-winning" each week.<ref name="MYWL" /> | ||
| HAC also offers free courses for wives of students taking more than five units at the college so that the wives "can learn to be a successful leader's wife."<ref |
HAC also offers free courses for wives of students taking more than five units at the college so that the wives "can learn to be a successful leader's wife."<ref name="MYWL" /> | ||
| Hyles-Anderson is a supporter of the ], using the KJV exclusively.<ref> |
Hyles-Anderson is a supporter of the ], using the KJV exclusively.<ref>{{cite web | author= Hyles-Anderson College| url=http://www.hylesanderson.com/about_us/doctrinal_statement | title = Hyles-Anderson College Doctorinal Statement | accessdate=2006-05-02}}</ref> | ||
| ==Controversy and criticism== | ==Controversy and criticism== | ||
| ===Funds=== | ===Funds=== | ||
| On May 28, 1989 '']'' reported |
On May 28, 1989 '']'' reported that former associate Victor Nischik accused Hyles of questionable financial dealings.<ref name="CAL">"Charges All Lies, Hammond Pastor Says," '']'', May 28, 1989.</ref> Pastor Hyles replied by saying the charges were "false".<ref name="CAL" /> | ||
| ===Sex scandals=== | ===Sex scandals=== | ||
| On May 25, 1989 ''The Chicago Tribune'', explained former deacon of the First Baptist Church, Victor Nischik accused Jack Hyles of committing adultery with Nischik's wife and Hyles' long time assistant, Jennie Nischik.<ref |
On May 25, 1989 ''The Chicago Tribune'', explained former deacon of the First Baptist Church, Victor Nischik accused Jack Hyles of committing adultery with Nischik's wife and Hyles' long time assistant, Jennie Nischik.<ref name="CAL" /> | ||
| The publication that forced the scandals of Jack Hyles into the public view of Baptist Fundamentalism was a lengthy series of allegations printed by Robert Sumner in his May 1989 newspaper, '']'', under the title "''The Saddest Story I've Ever Told''."<ref>"Ed Briggs. Fundamentalists' House Displaying Widening Cracks" Richmond Times - Dispatch. Richmond, Va.: Jul 22, 1989. pg. A-9 </ref> | |||
| The Chicago Sun-Times reported that in 1993, a ] |
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that in 1993, a ] area news team aired a story about Hyles that alleged various sex scandals.<ref>"Pastor Linked to Sex Abuse Lashes Out," '']'', June 2, 1993.</ref> Hyles was not ever charged with a crime, and the prosecutor said that no charges were pending against Hyles related to the matter. | ||
| === Combs' child abuse=== | === Combs' child abuse=== | ||
| Reverend Joseph Combs and his wife, Evangeline Lopez Combs were members of First Baptist Church of Hammond and Combs was also a professor at Hyles-Anderson College.<ref> |
Reverend Joseph Combs and his wife, Evangeline Lopez Combs were members of First Baptist Church of Hammond and Combs was also a professor at Hyles-Anderson College.<ref>"Experts say Combs child abuse case unusual," The Associated Press, April 7, 2000.</ref>. The two adopted Esther Combs, who "experts" say was "tortured" for nearly 20 years. "The 410 scars she accumulated from curling iron burns, baseball bat beatings and other abuse went undetected because she was in the care of a minister and his wife, who used a cloak of religion and home schooling to isolate her."<ref>Esther Combs faces the woman she called mother and asks: Why?. The Associated Press. 25 April 2000.</ref> While one babysitter testified "that they suspected Esther was mistreated but didn't want to contradict Combs, who had been their Bible professor at Hyles Anderson College."<ref>"Experts say Combs child abuse case unusual," The Associated Press, April 7, 2000.</ref>. Furthermore, another babysitter testified she "reported her suspicions to the college president, but apparently nothing was done, she said."<ref>"Experts say Combs child abuse case unusual," The Associated Press, April 7, 2000.</ref> In 1986, Combs moved to Florida to start a church. After accusations of abuse, they moved to Tennessee. There they were charged in 1998 and convicted in 2000 of kidnapping, child abuse and aggravated assault. | ||
| ===Merrillville Homes=== | |||
| The '']'' reported three former Hyles-Anderson students where arrested for a burglary "rampage" in January 2004 after the President of the college helped obtain a confession from two former students.<ref> Deborah Laverty. | |||
| April 22, 2004</ref> A realtor entered a Merrillville house she was selling only to find several times missing. She was later contacted by James Clement Jr., attorney for the First Baptist Church of Hammond, and said "he had received information about the Merrillville burglary from church officials."<ref> Deborah Laverty. | |||
| April 22, 2004</ref> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Established | 1972 |
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| School type | Private/Unaccredited |
| President | Wendell Evans |
| Location | unincorprated St. John Township, Indiana, United States |
| Campus | 8400 Burr Street Crown Point, Indiana 46307 United States |
| Enrollment | approximately 1700 |
| Faculty | 38 full time |
| Colors | Green and White |
| Mascot | Bagpiper |
| Homepage | www.hylesanderson.com |
Hyles-Anderson College is a Bible college in unincorparated St. John Township, Lake County, Indiana that has never sought accredition. The college is operated by First Baptist Church of Hammond. It focuses primarily on training pastors, missionairies and other church workers. It also trains Christian educators to work in K-12 Christian schools. Hyles Anderson College is not accredited by any accreditation body recognized by its country. According to the US Department of Education, unaccredited degrees and credits might not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions.
The partially-wooded 100 acre (40 hectare) campus includes a lake, football field, bowling alley, and a variety of school and entertainment resources.
History
Hyles-Anderson was founded in 1972 by the late Jack Hyles with financial support from Russell Anderson. The college states that it was established so that pastors, assistant pastors, bus directors, missionaries, music leaders, teachers, and principals may be better equipped to do the work of the Lord. The school was originally located on a campus known as Baptist City in Schererville, Indiana. HAC's former campus is now used by the Hammond Baptist K-12 school. This school is also operated by the First Baptist Church of Hammond. After his death, Hyles, who was the school's chancelor, was succeeded by his son-in-law, Jack Schaap, a graduate and former vice president of the school.
Academics and accreditation
Hyles-Anderson College has never applied for accredition because the founder believes that it takes away the churches freedom when outside regulatory bodies are given authority to control the churches curriculum or faculty. Thus, Hyles-Anderson College is not accredited by any agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation or the US Department of Education. Since it is unaccredited by these bodies, it cannot receive any government funding, nor may its students participate in the federal student loan program.
As of May of 2005, the college has a total of 38 full time educators and administrators, who have received degrees from a wide range of both traditional universities and bible colleges. Each of the faculty has also received at least one degree from Hyles-Anderson College.
The science programs the school offers include "music education," "marriage and motherhood," "pastoral assistantship" and "pastoral theology."
Policies
The school forbids students "to attend Hollywood movies, play cards, or participate in other questionable amusements." As for politics, "we do not fellowship with liberals, but instead take a strict separatist stand from the world and apostasy." In terms of sex, the school notes that "absolutely no hand holding or other intimacies are allowed between the sexes."
Students are required to go "soul-winning" each week.
HAC also offers free courses for wives of students taking more than five units at the college so that the wives "can learn to be a successful leader's wife."
Hyles-Anderson is a supporter of the King-James-Only Movement, using the KJV exclusively.
Controversy and criticism
Funds
On May 28, 1989 The Chicago Tribune reported that former associate Victor Nischik accused Hyles of questionable financial dealings. Pastor Hyles replied by saying the charges were "false".
Sex scandals
On May 25, 1989 The Chicago Tribune, explained former deacon of the First Baptist Church, Victor Nischik accused Jack Hyles of committing adultery with Nischik's wife and Hyles' long time assistant, Jennie Nischik.
The publication that forced the scandals of Jack Hyles into the public view of Baptist Fundamentalism was a lengthy series of allegations printed by Robert Sumner in his May 1989 newspaper, The Biblical Evangelist, under the title "The Saddest Story I've Ever Told."
The Chicago Sun-Times reported that in 1993, a Detroit area news team aired a story about Hyles that alleged various sex scandals. Hyles was not ever charged with a crime, and the prosecutor said that no charges were pending against Hyles related to the matter.
Combs' child abuse
Reverend Joseph Combs and his wife, Evangeline Lopez Combs were members of First Baptist Church of Hammond and Combs was also a professor at Hyles-Anderson College.. The two adopted Esther Combs, who "experts" say was "tortured" for nearly 20 years. "The 410 scars she accumulated from curling iron burns, baseball bat beatings and other abuse went undetected because she was in the care of a minister and his wife, who used a cloak of religion and home schooling to isolate her." While one babysitter testified "that they suspected Esther was mistreated but didn't want to contradict Combs, who had been their Bible professor at Hyles Anderson College.". Furthermore, another babysitter testified she "reported her suspicions to the college president, but apparently nothing was done, she said." In 1986, Combs moved to Florida to start a church. After accusations of abuse, they moved to Tennessee. There they were charged in 1998 and convicted in 2000 of kidnapping, child abuse and aggravated assault.
References
- "Educational accreditation". US Department of Education.
- Pastor Jack Hyles The Church Jack Hyles Ministries 1992
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation CHEA Home Page
- ^ Hyles-Anderson College. "Maybe you wouldn't like..." Retrieved 2006-05-02.
- Hyles-Anderson College. "Hyles-Anderson College Doctorinal Statement". Retrieved 2006-05-02.
- ^ "Charges All Lies, Hammond Pastor Says," The Chicago Tribune, May 28, 1989.
- "Ed Briggs. Fundamentalists' House Displaying Widening Cracks" Richmond Times - Dispatch. Richmond, Va.: Jul 22, 1989. pg. A-9
- "Pastor Linked to Sex Abuse Lashes Out," Chicago Sun-Times, June 2, 1993.
- "Experts say Combs child abuse case unusual," The Associated Press, April 7, 2000.
- Esther Combs faces the woman she called mother and asks: Why?. The Associated Press. 25 April 2000.
- "Experts say Combs child abuse case unusual," The Associated Press, April 7, 2000.
- "Experts say Combs child abuse case unusual," The Associated Press, April 7, 2000.
Alumni
- Jack Schaap - (BA 1978; MA, 1979) - Chancellor of Hyles-Anderson College
See also
External links
- Hyles-Anderson College– Official Web Site