In 1953, the school was founded in Pontiac, Michigan by Tom Malone Sr. as a liberal arts college, which included a Baptist seminary on more than 55 acres (220,000 m2).
Malone wanted to offer a faith-based education including both academics and morals.
The college also stressed being a moral compass, to "abstain from all appearances of evil", and fulfilling the Great Commission.
[4] The highest degree the college awards is the Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.)
[5] The school also offers associate degree in Music, Commercial Subjects, and Biblical Studies.