Eternity Matters More.
At Bob Jones Academy, biblical truth shapes every classroom and every relationship.
We do more than prepare students for success. We equip them with a biblical worldview that stands firm in an uncertain world.
We partner with families to cultivate faith, character, and intellectual growth.
Bob Jones Academy exists to assist like-minded Christian parents in challenging students to love Jesus Christ, to embrace God’s truth, to exercise integrity, to pursue excellence, and to serve others.
Guiding Principles
Eternity-focused
Compelled by the invisible, lasting reality to know, love, and serve God
Growing
Mindset of continuous self-reflection, Bible saturation, learning, and personal change
Humble
Receiving and giving undeserved grace
Transparent
Openness to admit faults, ask forgiveness, receive grace, and seek restoration
Unified
Building body-of-Christ relationships; seeking and giving candid, edifying feedback
Loving
Sharing God’s love to others by joyful, second-mile service
Excellent
Consistently giving our best as unto the Lord, not for personal or institutional glory
Statement of Faith
Bob Jones Academy affirms and teaches the inspiration of the Bible (both the Old and the New Testaments); the creation of man by the direct act of God; the incarnation and virgin birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ; His identification as the Son of God; His vicarious atonement for the sins of mankind by the shedding of His blood on the cross; the resurrection of His body from the tomb; His power to save men from sin; the new birth through the regeneration by the Holy Spirit; and the gift of eternal life by the grace of God.
Position Statements
Our statement of faith highlights the core doctrines that unite us but does not include more specific issues. Bob Jones Academy/Bob Jones University position statements on some issues are also available.
Philosophy of Education
Christian education at Bob Jones Academy is a spiritual ministry designed to teach students to know God and to imitate Him in His character and His works. Knowledge of the written Word of God remains at the center, but biblical truth is not confined to Bible courses. The commitment to our students’ spiritual development embraces all that is done in and out of the classroom.
To know God implies more than just knowledge about God; it requires a personal knowledge that begins with repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. To know God is to be born into His family and to grow in obedience to and in fellowship with Him. With this knowledge as the starting point, Christian education then encourages the student to develop a biblical worldview in all academic pursuits.
Growing in Christ is a process in which a believer learns to imitate God’s character and serve others. BJA faculty members encourage students in this process and provide an environment designed to nurture spiritual growth.
* For an expanded statement of our philosophy of education, please refer to the Bob Jones University Press title Christian Education: Its Mandate and Mission.
Our Beliefs in Action
Our convictions shape our culture and guide every classroom. We do more than teach facts. We develop character. A biblical worldview is our starting point, and student transformation is the goal.
We prepare students for lives anchored in truth, grounded in faith, and directed toward eternity.
Because eternity matters more.