Burman University

Burman University

Northern Lights over Burman University in Lacombe.
Motto Think. Believe. Act.
Type Independent University
Established 1907
Affiliation Seventh-day Adventist, Christian
President Mark Haynal
Students 479
Location Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
52°29′20″N 113°43′52″W / 52.489°N 113.731°W / 52.489; -113.731Coordinates: 52°29′20″N 113°43′52″W / 52.489°N 113.731°W / 52.489; -113.731
Colours Purple and Gold
Nickname Burman
Mascot Broose the Moose
Affiliations La Sierra University, Andrews University
Website www.burmanu.ca

Burman University is an independent publicly funded university located in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.[1] It is sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system.[2][3][4][5] The school's official mission statement is to educate learners to think with discernment, to believe with insight and commitment and to act with confidence, compassion, and competence. The university places emphasis on service in local and global communities.[6][7]

History

Burman University traces its roots to the first Seventh-Day Adventist secondary school in Alberta, established in 1907 in Leduc. In 1909, a site outside Lacombe was chosen. In 1919, the school became a junior college. In 1947, it began its first four-year program in theology and adopted the name Canadian Union College.[8] In 1997, CUC's name was changed to Canadian University College.[9] It and the nearby Hamlet of College Heights was annexed by Lacombe in 2000.[10][11]

In July 2014 the Alberta Government gave permission for Alberta's five independent publicly funded institutions to change status from "university college" to "university". As a result, in December 2014, the Canadian University College Board of Trustees approved changing the university's name from Canadian University College to Burman University. The name Burman University was chosen in honour of Charles A. and Leona Burman who founded the institution in 1907. The university will continue to operate under the name Canadian University College for the remainder of the 2014-15 academic year. Implementation of the new name will begin with an official launch week from 27 March - 3 April 2015 and culminate with full implementation of the Burman University name and brand on 1 May 2015.[12][13]

Programs

Burman University offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees, a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (BBA), a Bachelor of Education degree (BEd) and a Bachelor of Music (BMus) degree. Degrees are approved by the Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC) and the Alberta Ministry of Advanced Education.[14][15] Areas of study include Adventure Based Counselling, Behavioural Science, Biology, Business, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, English, General Studies, History, International Studies, Music, Outward Pursuits, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Wellness Management.

Consistent with Seventh-Day Adventist teachings,[16] Burman University (formerly Canadian University College) teaches—or has taught—a literal interpretation of the Book of Genesis including young-earth creationism.[17]

Student expectations

Students are prohibited from consuming alcohol or using tobacco on- or off-campus, and possession of pornography or occultic materials is also forbidden.[18] Students should not engage in dancing/clubbing or other activities that may occur in the presence of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.[18] They are counselled against "sexual promiscuity and perversion", and premarital sex is forbidden.[18] Students should dress neatly in modest attire that is "characteristic to specific gender" and are discouraged from wearing jewelry or body piercings.[18] As a Seventh-Day Adventist school, the Sabbath is observed from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday, and students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately.[18] Attendance is expected at all spiritual and academic programming.[18]

Affiliations

Affiliated with Burman University and operating on the same campus, are Parkview Adventist Academy (a boarding school for grades 10-12), an elementary school, a La Sierra University extended campus program offering a Master of Arts degree from the La Sierra University School of Education, and an Andrews University extended campus program offering a Master of International Development Administration.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Alberta Advanced Education. Retrieved 2011-09-02
  2. ↑ http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Opinion/2010/1115/For-real-education-reform-take-a-cue-from-the-Adventists"the second largest Christian school system in the world has been steadily outperforming the national average – across all demographics."
  3. ↑ http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/seventh_day_adventist.htm
  4. ↑ "Department of Education, Seventh-day Adventist Church". Retrieved 2010-06-18.
  5. ↑ Rogers, Wendi; Kellner, Mark A. (April 1, 2003). "World Church: A Closer Look at Higher Education". Adventist News Network. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  6. ↑ Industry Canada. Canadian University College. Accessed 03-16-2011
  7. ↑ About Burman University. Burman University. Retrieved 2009-08-03
  8. ↑ http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/music-at-community-colleges-emc/ The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada
  9. ↑ History. Canadian University College. Retrieved 2009-08-03
  10. ↑ "Board Order: MGB 042/00" (PDF). Municipal Government Board. March 10, 2000. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  11. ↑ "Order in Council (O.C.) 135/2000" (PDF). Province of Alberta. April 12, 2000. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  12. ↑ Name Change. Canadian University College Name Change. Retrieved 2015-01-16
  13. ↑ "Canadian University College to become Burman University with name change set for May". Lacombe Globe. December 16, 2014. Retrieved 2014-12-21.
  14. ↑ Campus Alberta Quality Council
  15. ↑ Ministry of Advanced Education and Technology
  16. ↑ Did you know the world was made in just six days?
  17. ↑ Which universities, colleges, and seminaries teach a literal Genesis, including six-day, young-earth Creation?
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 2015-2016 Student Handbook

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Burman University.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Wednesday, January 27, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.