The primary objective of the bible college was to train ministers for the Churches of Christ in Christian Union denomination.

The university was granted an exception to Title IX in 2016 which allows it to legally discriminate against LGBT students for religious reasons.

A popular activity is midnight breakfast, an event scheduled at the beginning of final examinations week, catered by favorite staff and faculty.

Chapel is housed in the Ministry & Performing Arts Center and is offered twice weekly (Tuesday and Thursday mornings).

The university is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), competing as an independent in the Mideast Region at the Division I level.