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Meaningful Christ-Centered Education
Dallas Baptist University
We are an intentionally Christ-centered university whose focus is to please God above all else and to develop Christian servant leaders through a transformative educational experience.
Faith & Learning
The DBU Difference
Preparing Students to be a Light in a Dark World
Why Choose DBU?
Through a vibrant faith community, students are encouraged to discover their calling and make it a reality. They are shaped to become Christ-centered servant leaders whose heart is to transform the world for the glory of God.
Admission to DBU
Our Mission
Our mission is no small task, and DBU is no small university. For more than 100 years, we have been pursuing our mission to develop Christian servant leaders, resulting in the footprint of DBU being seen throughout the world.
Read DBU's Mission
Your Future
DBU Patriots serve throughout our neighborhoods and around the globe. They are filled with hope, knowing their future is bright because they remain focused on the Kingdom of God.
Alumni Stories
Academics
Equipping You for Your Future
In and Outside the Classroom
More Than a Degree
DBU offers a Christ-centered transformative educational experience where students are challenged to integrate faith in all their studies and throughout their daily lives. Our students enjoy a 16:1 student/faculty ratio, allowing students to connect with faculty and staff and to grow academically, spiritually, and professionally via a mentoring partnership. A DBU education does not end after four years. A DBU education is forever.
A Pursuit of Excellence
At DBU, we desire to glorify God above all else as we prepare individuals to impact the world for the sake of the Kingdom. Excellence in service to God and humanity is mandated by the essential tenets of the Christian faith. DBU, therefore, aspires to fulfill this requirement by providing its students with the finest possible education, all to the glory of God.
How to Become a Patriot
Step 1: Explore DBU
Step 2: Apply
Prospective students are encouraged to apply early since some types of Financial Aid have priority deadlines.
Step 3: Register for Classes
Stories
From University Hill to Around the World
How God is Using Patriots to Make an Impact
Meet the DBU Family
Megan Babler
Current Student
Psychology Major
"My studies at DBU have assisted me greatly; whether it be peers or professors, I am continuously pushed to be and do my best."
Jason Rajiv
Alumnus ('23)
M.B.A. with a Concentration in Marketing Analytics
"Dallas Baptist University has felt like home to me in many ways since the moment I first stepped onto campus. What motivated me to attend DBU was the personal interaction I received from professors and faculty."
Dr. Cicely S. Jefferson
Alumna ('20), Dean
Teaches Business and Leadership Courses
"I believe it is critical to our mission at DBU that we teach students that they can achieve success in business and law without compromising their ethics and moral values."
Jason Webb
Alumnus ('13)
B.S. in Mathematics
"The serenity of the campus combined with the friendships among the students created a nurturing environment that I found conducive to learning."
Dr. Debbye Garner
Faculty Member
Teaches Education Courses
"What excites me the most each day is preparing students to be a light wherever they serve, demonstrating how the Bible can be their roadmap for whatever challenges they might face in the classroom or the world."
Dr. Uriah Rinzel
Alumnus ('12), Faculty Member
Teaches Music Courses
"Being able to encourage, challenge, and help students find their way is a large part of why teaching at DBU isn't just a job for me, it's a vocation."
