Virginia University-Lynchburg

Virginia University-Lynchburg

Virginia University of Lynchburg is a private historically black Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia. The university is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and offers instruction and degrees, primarily in religious studies, including a Doctorate of Ministry program.

Virginia University of Lynchburg is the oldest school of higher learning in Lynchburg. The school was founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1888 by the Virginia Baptist State Conventionas the coeducational “Lynchburg Baptist Seminary“. Classes were first held in 1890 under the name Virginia Seminary.With the offering of a collegiate program in 1900, the name was again changed, to Virginia Theological Seminary and College.

Current President:Kathy Franklin (Interim)

Official website:www.vul.edu