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			{{short description\|Christian university in Lakewood, Colorado}}
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			\|logo = Colorado Christian University logo.svg
			\|image_upright = 0.8
			\|motto = ''χαρις και αληθεια''<br />(Grace and Truth)
			\|endowment = $4.85 million (2019)<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.govwiki.info/pdfs/Non-Profit/CO%20Colorado%20Christian%20University%20%26%20Ccu%20Endowment%20Foundation%202016.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2022-02-16 \|archive-date=2018-05-22 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522041317/http://www.govwiki.info/pdfs/Non-Profit/CO%20Colorado%20Christian%20University%20%26%20Ccu%20Endowment%20Foundation%202016.pdf \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
			\|established = {{Start date and age\|1914}}
			\|type = ]
			\|religious_affiliation = ]
			\|president = Eric Hogue
			\|students = 10,563 (Fall 2024)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ccu.edu/about/factsandstats/#students \|title=Facts & Stats {{!}} Colorado Christian University \|website=ccu.edu}}</ref>
			\|undergrad = 8,234 (Fall 2024)
			\|postgrad = 2,280 (Fall 2024)
			\|other_students = 49 (Fall 2024)
			\|campus = ]an
			\|free_label = Newspaper
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			\|former_names = Denver Bible Institute (1914–1945)<br />Denver Bible College (1945–1949)<br />Rockmont College (1949–1985)<br />Colorado Christian College (1985–1989)<br />Colorado Baptist Junior College (1968–1985)<br />Colorado Baptist University (1985–1989)<ref>{{cite web \|title=Then and Now — CCU Milestones \|url=https://www.ccu.edu/about/timeline/ \|website=ccu.edu \|publisher=Colorado Christian University \|access-date=22 November 2022}}</ref>
			\|city = ]
			\|state = Colorado
			\|athletics_affiliations = ] – ]
			\|mascot = ]
			\|colors = Navy blue, gold, capri<br />{{college color boxes\|Colorado Christian Cougars}}
			\|academic_affiliations = ]
			\|website = {{URL\|www.ccu.edu}}
			}}

			'''Colorado Christian University''' ('''CCU''') is a ] Christian university in ], United States. CCU was founded by Clifton Fowler in 1914 as the '''Denver Bible Institute'''.
	{{infobox University
	\|name= Colorado Christian University <br><br>
	\|image= ]<br><br>
	\|motto= ''χαρις και αληθεια''<br>(Grace and Truth)
	\|established= 1914
	\|type= ] , ]
	\|president= ]
	\|students= 2,900+
	\|campus= ]an
	\|city= ]
	\|state= ]
	\|country= USA
	\|athletics= ] Division II<br />12 varsity teams
	\|mascot= Cougars
	\|colors= ] , ] {{color box\|#000080}}{{color box\|#FFD700}}
	\|affiliations= ]
	\|website= http://www.ccu.edu }}

			==History==
	'''Colorado Christian University''' (CCU) is the only member of the ] (CCCU) located minutes from the Rocky Mountains and the city of ]. CCU provides a distinctive educational experience with an intentionally Christ-centered foundation and is classified as an interdenominational Christian Liberal Arts University. More than 3,400 undergraduate, adult, and graduate students are enrolled at CCU’s main campus in ], in online programs, and at regional centers throughout Colorado. CCU offers 35 undergraduate and graduate degree programs that serve to equip students professionally, spiritually, and interpersonally to be leaders in their careers and communities. The University mission is to engage the world with the message of Jesus Christ. Across the last decade, CCU has established numerous campus-based ministries that serve the Denver-metro area and has sent out more than 100 short-term mission trips throughout the United States and to approximately 20 countries.
			CCU's heritage dates back to the formation of Denver Bible Institute in 1914. By 1919 the institute had grown immensely, and the first permanent home location was purchased by Denver businessmen. In 1945, Denver Bible Institute was granted a state charter to become a four-year Bible college known as Denver Bible College. Expansion continued with the formulation of three main academic schools, including the college of liberal arts, the theological school, and the Bible institute. Denver Bible College became Rockmont College in 1949.<ref name=timeline_ccu>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ccu.edu/about/timeline/\|title=100-Year Timeline {{!}} Colorado Christian University\|website=ccu.edu\|language=en\|access-date=2018-11-27}}</ref>

			In 1981, Rockmont College was awarded accreditation by the ].<ref name=history_ccu/> It became Colorado Christian College after merging four years later with Western Bible College, known as Western Bible Institute before becoming a college in the 1970s.<ref name=timeline_ccu/> Colorado Christian College merged with Colorado Baptist University, in 1989, to become what is now Colorado Christian University.<ref name=history_ccu>{{cite web\|url=http://catalog.ccu.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=108\|title=History - Colorado Christian University\|website=Ccu.edu\|access-date=January 21, 2020}}</ref>
	== Location ==
	Colorado Christian University is located at the edge of the ] in ], a suburb just 10 miles west of downtown ]. In addition to the main Lakewood campus that mainly houses CCU's College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) for traditional students, their College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) has several regional learning centers located throughout Colorado. These centers include the ] Campus (]), the Northern Colorado Regional Center (]), the Northglenn Center (]), the Southern Colorado Regional Center (]), and the Western Colorado Regional Center (]). Many courses are also available online through the Global Online Center.
	]

			CCU hosts the Western Conservative Summit in conjunction with their think tank The Centennial Institute.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Western Conservative Summit 2022 \|url=https://www.ccu.edu/events/2022/06/wcs/index \|access-date=2022-09-26 \|website=ccu.edu \|language=en}}</ref>
	==History==
	CCU’s heritage dates back to the formation of Denver Bible Institute in 1914. As the demand for Christian education grew, Denver Bible Institute was granted a state charter to become a four-year Bible college known in 1945 as Denver Bible College. As expansion continued with the formulation of three main academic schools: the College of Liberal Arts, the Theological School, and the Bible Institute, Denver Bible College became Rockmont College in 1949. During this period of time, a Denver Bible Institute alumnus founded Western Bible Institute whose mission was to “prepare students for the field of ministry”.

			==Campuses==
	In 1981, Rockmont College was awarded accreditation by the ], and four years later merged with Western Bible Institute to become Colorado Christian College. Recognizing the benefits of combining resources in order to create an influential Christian university in Colorado, Colorado Christian College merged with Colorado Baptist University, in 1989, to become what is now Colorado Christian University.
			The main campus of Colorado Christian University is located near the foothills of the ] in ], a suburb {{convert\|10\|mi\|km}} west of ]. The Lakewood campus houses CCU's college of undergraduate studies for traditional students as well as options for married student housing and graduate students. The university's college of adult and graduate studies has regional learning centers throughout Colorado: ] and Global Online Center (]), Lakewood Center (]) Northern Colorado Regional Center (]), Southern Colorado Regional Center (]), Sterling Center at Northeastern Junior College (]), Western Colorado Regional Center (]).<ref name="ccu.edu">{{cite web\|url=http://www.ccu.edu/about/directions/ \|title=Maps, Directions, Locations \| Colorado Christian University \|website=Ccu.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref>
			]
			In 2002, CCU began searching for a new campus near ], after attempting to develop their Foothills Campus near ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=RM&p_theme=rm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F2D522C5A73E90C&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM \|title=Archives : The Rocky Mountain News \|website=Nl.newsbank.com \|date=2002-04-08 \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=RM&p_theme=rm&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0F159A3E935D1C48&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM \|title=Archives : The Rocky Mountain News \|website=Nl.newsbank.com \|date=2002-01-25 \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> For over 40 years, CCU held classes on the 53-acre site, which the university shared with ] station ] (later purchased by ]). Plans failed to rezone additional property at the site for future use, and it has since been abandoned and demolished.

			===Campus renovation===
	== Academics and Accreditation ==
			Colorado Christian University is currently undergoing a major campus renovation of their Lakewood, Colorado location.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/\|title=The Campaign for Colorado Christian University\|website=Ccu.edu\|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> The renovation is scheduled to take 7–9 years to complete at a cost of over $120 million.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/studentcenter/ \|title=Anschutz Student Center \| The Campaign for Colorado Christian University \|website=Ccu.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01 \|archive-date=2016-12-31 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161231051131/http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/studentcenter/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2012, former CCU President ] spearheaded the campus renovation project.<ref name="Armstrong Legacy">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ccu.edu/armstrong-legacy/index\|title=Armstrong Legacy\|website=ccu.edu\|language=en\|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref> The university created the Armstrong Legacy initiative as an effort to secure $30.2 million for the Armstrong Center, and $19.2 million for our second new academic building. An additional $50 million will also be pursued to provide a new endowment fund for need-based student scholarships.<ref name="Armstrong Legacy"/>
	Colorado Christian University is accredited by the ], and is the only member of the ] in an eight-state region. CCU is also a member of the ] and the CCU School of Music has been accredited by the ], the national governing body for schools of music in higher education.

			The new academic building, Leprino Hall, was opened in Fall 2014. This building is the first of the CCU renovation. The 43,000 square foot building cost $30 million to build and was completed in the summer of 2014.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/phase1/\|title=Leprino Hall & Phase One - Campus Redevelopment - CCU\|website=Ccu.edu\|access-date=2016-08-01\|archive-date=2016-11-04\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104142722/http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/phase1/\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://davispartnership.com/projects/leprino-hall-colorado-christian-university/\|title=COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY – LEPRINO ACADEMIC HALL\|last=Davis\|website=davispartnership.com\|access-date=2018-12-04}}</ref>
	CCU offers associate, bachelor's and master's degrees, as well as certificate and licensing programs. The College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) offers many major and minor programs of study and two pre-professional programs. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) houses programs for continuing adult education and graduate programs for Business, Counseling, and Education.

			CCU opened a new residence hall to students in August 2015. The new housing has been named "Yetter Hall" after the president of Rockmont College from 1954 to 1963, Archie Yetter.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/yetterhall/ \|title=Yetter Hall \| The Campaign for Colorado Christian University \|website=Ccu.edu \|date=2015-08-19 \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> The residence hall houses around 300 students in 53 apartment units. Each unit includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, full sized kitchen, and washer and dryers.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/phase2/ \|title=Phase Two \| The Campaign for Colorado Christian University \|website=Ccu.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01 \|archive-date=2016-09-05 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160905214852/http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/phase2/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	== Financial Aid ==
			]
	The majority of students at CCU qualify to receive some level of financial assistance through either scholarships and grants, work-study programs, or loans. In order to be considered for financial aid, students must first complete and submit the ].
			On August 24, 2017, the Anschutz Student Center opened.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Anschutz Student Center\|url=http://www.ccu.edu/campaign/anschutzstudentcenter/\|website=Colorado Christian University\|access-date=29 August 2017}}</ref> It is located at the center of CCU's campus and has 55,000 square feet of space, including food services, offices, and a gym. The Anschutz Student Center's upper floor is a hangout space for students and includes a game room, along with Student Life and Student Activities offices. The main floor of the student center has a canteen. The Great Room is available for different gatherings of students and visitors on campus.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://davispartnership.com/projects/colorado-christian-university-new-student-commons/\|title=Colorado Christian University - Anschutz Student Center\|last=Davis\|website=davispartnership.com\|access-date=2018-12-04}}</ref>

			Dedicated August 21, 2019, Rockmont Hall is the second new residence hall constructed as part of the university's campus redevelopment campaign. The 115,000-square-foot facility is named in honor of one of CCU's heritage institutions.
	== Student Life ==

			Fundraising is currently underway for the Armstrong Center. The facility will serve as the backbone of the academic quad; it will house the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics, the Clifton Fowler Library, and the university's first dedicated chapel space; and allow the School of Music to return to the heart of campus. Future plans also include the construction of a second dedicated academic building.
	===Mission Trips===

			==Academics==
	Colorado Christian University sponsors several service-based, short-term mission trips. The affluence of the countries visited is wide-ranging, though emphasis is typically placed on helping the underprivileged.
			The university comprises two colleges: the college of undergraduate studies and the college of adult and graduate studies. CCU offers over 100 degree programs as well as licensure and certification programs. The university is ] by the ]. It is also a member of the ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cccu.org/members_and_affiliates/?member_type=mbr&all=true \|title=Council for Christian Colleges & Universities - Members & Affiliates \|website=Cccu.org \|date=26 July 2016 \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> the ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/members.asp \|title=NAICU - Member Directory \|website=Naicu.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151109231238/http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/members.asp \|archive-date=2015-11-09 }}</ref> and the Council for Independent Colleges.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.cic.edu/about/members\|title=Members of CIC\|date=2016-03-07\|website=Cic.org\|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref>

			The college of undergraduate studies offers 30 academic majors as well as 37 minors. The college of undergraduate studies provides academic programs for traditional undergraduate students and also offers off-campus study opportunities through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities' Best Semester Program,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bestsemester.com/ \|title=BestSemester \|website=BestSemester.com \|date=2015-02-12 \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> and ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.juc.edu/index.html \|title=Jerusalem University College - Index Home Page \|website=Juc.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01 \|archive-date=2018-08-27 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180827233849/http://juc.edu/index.html \|url-status=dead }}</ref> in Israel.
	== Athletics ==
	CCU is both an ] ] and NCCAA (]) institution that offers 12 intercollegiate sports including:]
	* Baseball (Men)
	* Basketball (Men and Women)
	* Cross Country (Men and Women)
	* Golf (Men and Women)
	* Soccer(Men and Women)
	* Tennis (Men and Women)
	* Volleyball (Women)

			The college of adult and graduate studies offers undergraduate degree completion, educator licensing, and certificate programs for working professionals. The college offers master's degrees and graduate certificate programs.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ccu.edu/academics/ \|title=Degree programs from Colorado Christian University \| CCU \|website=Ccu.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> Students may take courses through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies Centers throughout Colorado or through the college's Global Online Center.
	The CCU Cougars compete in the ].

			According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the school has an open enrollment admissions policy;<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?q=colorado+christian+university&s=all&id=126669#admsns\|title = College Navigator - Colorado Christian University}}</ref> however, applicants are required to present a "strong spiritual recommendation" from a pastor, youth pastor, or "spiritual mentor", which can speak to their "Christian testimony and growth".<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ccu.edu/admissions/freshmen/\|title = Applying to CCU}}</ref>

			===Rankings===
			In the 2020 ], Colorado Christian University ranked 68th in Regional Universities West, with an overall score of 38/100.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges\|url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/colorado-christian-university-9401/overall-rankings#overallScore}}</ref>

			==Student life==
			===Lifestyle covenant===
			All traditional undergraduate students are required to sign a "Lifestyle Covenant" to attend Colorado Christian University. The Lifestyle Covenant states a commitment "to educate men and women in the process of integrating their faith and education. This agreement also expresses our commitment to providing an atmosphere for study, personal exploration, involvement in interpersonal relationships, spiritual life, and growth that is conducive to students achieving goals, while enjoying living and learning in community". Those who sign the lifestyle covenant are required to attend church services and chapel. Additionally, students under the lifestyle covenant are expected to remain in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Students who fail to sign the covenant are subject to immediate dismissal or suspension.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ccu.edu/lifestylecovenant/\|title=Lifestyle Covenant\|website=Ccu.edu\|access-date=2018-11-26}}</ref>

			===Chapel===
			Chapel attendance is required of all traditional undergraduate students who are taking 12 credit hours or more. Over a four-year period, 180 chapel credits are required to obtain clearance to graduate. For transfer students, or students who will graduate in less than four years, 45 credits per year of attendance at CCU is required.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ccu.edu/chapel/\|title=Chapel {{!}} Colorado Christian University\|website=ccu.edu\|language=en\|access-date=2018-11-27}}</ref>

			===Community service===
			CCU requires traditional undergraduate students to be involved in giving back to the community.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ccu.edu/lifedirections/service/\|title=Meaningful Service {{!}} Colorado Christian University\|website=ccu.edu\|language=en\|access-date=2018-12-02}}</ref> In order to graduate from the traditional undergraduate college, every student must complete an average of 45 ministry hours per year for a total of 180 hours of service through a local or international ministry, non-profit organization or business during his or her college career."<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://catalog.ccu.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=98#ministry_hour \|title=Life Directions Center - Colorado Christian University - Acalog ACMS™ \|website=Catalog.ccu.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref>

			===Global outreach===
			Colorado Christian University sponsors several service-based, short-term mission trips through its CCU2theWorld organization.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ccu.edu/CCU2theWorld/ \|title=CCU2theWorld \| Colorado Christian University \|website=Ccu.edu \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref> The affluence of the countries visited is wide-ranging, though emphasis is typically placed on helping the underprivileged. Over the past twenty years, CCU has sent over 270 short-term missionary teams to more than 60 countries around the world and throughout the United States.

			===Athletics===
			{{main\|Colorado Christian Cougars}}
			The CCU Cougars participate in both ] and NCCAA (]). The Cougars compete in 15 intercollegiate sports, with over 200 athletes between the teams, and currently compete in the ].
			In 2016, the women's soccer team took part in the RMAC tournament. They went on to participate in the NCCAA (Division I) tournament in ], where they won 1–0 against ].

	==Notable alumni==		==Notable alumni==
			*], Colorado State Representative
			*], theologian
			*], American soccer player<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Chris McClellan (2008) - Hall of Fame\|url=https://ccucougars.com/honors/hall-of-fame/chris-mcclellan/1\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=Colorado Christian University Athletics\|language=en}}</ref>
			*], college basketball coach.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.nnusports.com/coaches.aspx?rc=414&mobile=skip\|title=Northwest Nazarene University\|website=Nnusports.com\|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref>
			*Betty Sparrow Doris, former Secretary of Work Force Development, State of New Mexico<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.workforceconnection.state.nm.us/pdf/OWTD_Newsletter.pdf \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2009-11-23 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120525183700/http://www.workforceconnection.state.nm.us/pdf/OWTD_Newsletter.pdf \|archive-date=2012-05-25 }}</ref>
			*], Christian author and founder of Ransomed Heart<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ransomedheart.com/ \|title=Ransomed Heart Ministries \|website=Ransomedheart.com \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref>
			*], Australian basketball player
			*], Colorado State Senator
			*], saxophonist for ] and currently on staff with ]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.scumoftheearth.net/staff/leanor-till/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724055053/http://www.scumoftheearth.net/staff/leanor-till/ \|archive-date=2011-07-24 \|title=Scum of the Earth Church – Denver, Colorado » Leanor Inez Ortega Till \|date=2011-07-24 \|access-date=2016-08-01}}</ref>
			*], Taiwanese politician<ref>{{Cite web\|last=立法院\|date=2013-07-23\|title=立法院\|url=https://www.ly.gov.tw/EngPages/List.aspx?nodeid=11685\|access-date=2021-09-02\|website=立法院\|language=zh-tw}}</ref>
			*], U.S. Senator, CCU President 2006-2016

			==References==
	*], saxophonist for ] and currently on staff with Scum of the Earth Church
			{{reflist}}
	*Ben Haley and Patrick Meese from the Band Meese
	*Michael Jenkins, son of Jerry B. Jenkins, author of the Left Behind Series
	*John Eldredge, Christian author.

	==External links==		==External links==
	* ~~-- Official web site~~		* {{Official website\|http://www.ccu.edu/}}
			*

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Christian university in Lakewood, Colorado

Colorado Christian University

Former names	Denver Bible Institute (1914–1945) Denver Bible College (1945–1949) Rockmont College (1949–1985) Colorado Christian College (1985–1989) Colorado Baptist Junior College (1968–1985) Colorado Baptist University (1985–1989)
Motto	χαρις και αληθεια (Grace and Truth)
Type	Private university
Established	1914; 111 years ago (1914)
Religious affiliation	Christian
Academic affiliations	Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Endowment	$4.85 million (2019)
President	Eric Hogue
Students	10,563 (Fall 2024)
Undergraduates	8,234 (Fall 2024)
Postgraduates	2,280 (Fall 2024)
Other students	49 (Fall 2024)
Location	Lakewood, Colorado 39°42′45.9″N 105°05′40.2″W / 39.712750°N 105.094500°W / 39.712750; -105.094500
Campus	Suburban
Newspaper	CougMedia
Colors	Navy blue, gold, capri
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain
Mascot	Cougars
Website	www.ccu.edu
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Colorado Christian University (CCU) is a private Christian university in Lakewood, Colorado, United States. CCU was founded by Clifton Fowler in 1914 as the Denver Bible Institute.

History

CCU's heritage dates back to the formation of Denver Bible Institute in 1914. By 1919 the institute had grown immensely, and the first permanent home location was purchased by Denver businessmen. In 1945, Denver Bible Institute was granted a state charter to become a four-year Bible college known as Denver Bible College. Expansion continued with the formulation of three main academic schools, including the college of liberal arts, the theological school, and the Bible institute. Denver Bible College became Rockmont College in 1949.

In 1981, Rockmont College was awarded accreditation by the North Central Association. It became Colorado Christian College after merging four years later with Western Bible College, known as Western Bible Institute before becoming a college in the 1970s. Colorado Christian College merged with Colorado Baptist University, in 1989, to become what is now Colorado Christian University.

CCU hosts the Western Conservative Summit in conjunction with their think tank The Centennial Institute.

Campuses

The main campus of Colorado Christian University is located near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb 10 miles (16 km) west of Denver. The Lakewood campus houses CCU's college of undergraduate studies for traditional students as well as options for married student housing and graduate students. The university's college of adult and graduate studies has regional learning centers throughout Colorado: Denver Tech Center and Global Online Center (Englewood), Lakewood Center (Lakewood) Northern Colorado Regional Center (Loveland), Southern Colorado Regional Center (Colorado Springs), Sterling Center at Northeastern Junior College (Sterling), Western Colorado Regional Center (Grand Junction).

In 2002, CCU began searching for a new campus near Ken Caryl, Colorado, after attempting to develop their Foothills Campus near Morrison, Colorado. For over 40 years, CCU held classes on the 53-acre site, which the university shared with Christian radio station KWBI (later purchased by K-Love). Plans failed to rezone additional property at the site for future use, and it has since been abandoned and demolished.

Campus renovation

Colorado Christian University is currently undergoing a major campus renovation of their Lakewood, Colorado location. The renovation is scheduled to take 7–9 years to complete at a cost of over $120 million. In 2012, former CCU President William Armstrong spearheaded the campus renovation project. The university created the Armstrong Legacy initiative as an effort to secure $30.2 million for the Armstrong Center, and $19.2 million for our second new academic building. An additional $50 million will also be pursued to provide a new endowment fund for need-based student scholarships.

The new academic building, Leprino Hall, was opened in Fall 2014. This building is the first of the CCU renovation. The 43,000 square foot building cost $30 million to build and was completed in the summer of 2014.

CCU opened a new residence hall to students in August 2015. The new housing has been named "Yetter Hall" after the president of Rockmont College from 1954 to 1963, Archie Yetter. The residence hall houses around 300 students in 53 apartment units. Each unit includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, full sized kitchen, and washer and dryers.

On August 24, 2017, the Anschutz Student Center opened. It is located at the center of CCU's campus and has 55,000 square feet of space, including food services, offices, and a gym. The Anschutz Student Center's upper floor is a hangout space for students and includes a game room, along with Student Life and Student Activities offices. The main floor of the student center has a canteen. The Great Room is available for different gatherings of students and visitors on campus.

Dedicated August 21, 2019, Rockmont Hall is the second new residence hall constructed as part of the university's campus redevelopment campaign. The 115,000-square-foot facility is named in honor of one of CCU's heritage institutions.

Fundraising is currently underway for the Armstrong Center. The facility will serve as the backbone of the academic quad; it will house the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics, the Clifton Fowler Library, and the university's first dedicated chapel space; and allow the School of Music to return to the heart of campus. Future plans also include the construction of a second dedicated academic building.

Academics

The university comprises two colleges: the college of undergraduate studies and the college of adult and graduate studies. CCU offers over 100 degree programs as well as licensure and certification programs. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and the Council for Independent Colleges.

The college of undergraduate studies offers 30 academic majors as well as 37 minors. The college of undergraduate studies provides academic programs for traditional undergraduate students and also offers off-campus study opportunities through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities' Best Semester Program, and Jerusalem University College in Israel.

The college of adult and graduate studies offers undergraduate degree completion, educator licensing, and certificate programs for working professionals. The college offers master's degrees and graduate certificate programs. Students may take courses through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies Centers throughout Colorado or through the college's Global Online Center.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the school has an open enrollment admissions policy; however, applicants are required to present a "strong spiritual recommendation" from a pastor, youth pastor, or "spiritual mentor", which can speak to their "Christian testimony and growth".

Rankings

In the 2020 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges Ranking, Colorado Christian University ranked 68th in Regional Universities West, with an overall score of 38/100.

Student life

Lifestyle covenant

All traditional undergraduate students are required to sign a "Lifestyle Covenant" to attend Colorado Christian University. The Lifestyle Covenant states a commitment "to educate men and women in the process of integrating their faith and education. This agreement also expresses our commitment to providing an atmosphere for study, personal exploration, involvement in interpersonal relationships, spiritual life, and growth that is conducive to students achieving goals, while enjoying living and learning in community". Those who sign the lifestyle covenant are required to attend church services and chapel. Additionally, students under the lifestyle covenant are expected to remain in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Students who fail to sign the covenant are subject to immediate dismissal or suspension.

Chapel

Chapel attendance is required of all traditional undergraduate students who are taking 12 credit hours or more. Over a four-year period, 180 chapel credits are required to obtain clearance to graduate. For transfer students, or students who will graduate in less than four years, 45 credits per year of attendance at CCU is required.

Community service

CCU requires traditional undergraduate students to be involved in giving back to the community. In order to graduate from the traditional undergraduate college, every student must complete an average of 45 ministry hours per year for a total of 180 hours of service through a local or international ministry, non-profit organization or business during his or her college career."

Global outreach

Colorado Christian University sponsors several service-based, short-term mission trips through its CCU2theWorld organization. The affluence of the countries visited is wide-ranging, though emphasis is typically placed on helping the underprivileged. Over the past twenty years, CCU has sent over 270 short-term missionary teams to more than 60 countries around the world and throughout the United States.

Athletics

Main article: Colorado Christian Cougars

The CCU Cougars participate in both NCAA Division II and NCCAA (National Christian College Athletic Association). The Cougars compete in 15 intercollegiate sports, with over 200 athletes between the teams, and currently compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. In 2016, the women's soccer team took part in the RMAC tournament. They went on to participate in the NCCAA (Division I) tournament in Kissimmee, Florida, where they won 1–0 against Oklahoma Baptist University.

Notable alumni

Jon Becker, Colorado State Representative
Brian Brock, theologian
Chris McClellan, American soccer player
Dave Daniels, college basketball coach.
Betty Sparrow Doris, former Secretary of Work Force Development, State of New Mexico
John Eldredge, Christian author and founder of Ransomed Heart
Brent Hobba, Australian basketball player
Kevin Lundberg, Colorado State Senator
Leanor Ortega, saxophonist for Five Iron Frenzy and currently on staff with Scum of the Earth Church
Chang Sho-wen, Taiwanese politician
William Armstrong, U.S. Senator, CCU President 2006-2016

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