Established in 1878,SBU’s roots stem from a long-standing Baptist heritage. This legacy continues to grow with our everlasting belief that all people are to be treated with respect since they have been created in the image of God. Our faculty is respected for academic excellence, but they are loved for the personal attention they give their students. Our faculty is committed to helping you grow mentally and spiritually.

If I could speak in any language in heaven or or earth but didn't love others, I would only be making meaningless noise like a loud gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:1, NLT

At SBU, you will be supported as you learn to integrate knowledge, character, and faith into your everyday life. By learning who you are while in a Christian community, you will be a more effective witness to others. When you graduate from SBU, your rigorous classroom experience and extracurricular activities will have prepared you to take on leadership roles that are awaiting your special combination of intelligence and passion for service.

While at SBU you will have the chance to learn about people different from yourself. You will have the opportunity to take part in a global society by going on mission trips or studying abroad. SBU Missions is committed to going to the ends of the earth — where those who need to hear the Gospel are waiting.In 2006, SBU Missions will send teams to: Central Asia; Guatemala; Houston,TX ;India; Turkey; Senegal; Detroit,MI; Canada; Zambia; Philippines; Mississippi; South America; Thailand; Panama City Beach,FL; Swaziland; Alaska; and Katrina Relief.

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem,and in all Judea and Samaria,and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8, NKJV