In an early catalog, the founders expressed their views about providing a liberal education that included Christian underpinning: We purpose to present in the way of a liberal education as extensive a curriculum as can be found in any school, college, or university in the land, and at the same time to thoroughly drill its students in the Bible, the divine source of wisdom and goodness.

It was not our design to make professional preachers, but to train males and females, young and old, all who might become members of the school, for the greatest usefulness in life.

Each student is left to choose his own calling.Several prominent Church of Christ ministers received at least a portion of their higher education here (see Notable alumni below).

The merger would become official in January 2021, with Lipscomb managing all of AGST's affairs and expanding their course offerings.

The Nashville Bible School was co-founded in 1891 by college founders David Lipscomb and James A. Harding.

[19] Lipscomb has announced plans for a new College of Business building and a new performing arts center.

Rather, it has social clubs, which are local and unique to Lipscomb University and are not part of any national Greek system.

The Lumination Network, the school's converged student media outlet, replaced the weekly Babbler and is tied heavily with the academic program of the Department of Communication and Journalism.

The university is a member of the Division I level of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the ASUN Conference.

[citation needed] Lipscomb competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track & field (indoor and outdoor); women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and volleyball.