Foundations
In what year did the Bible Training School (BTS) first open in Cleveland, Tennessee?
1918
In what year did Lee College move to its permanent location in Cleveland, TN?
1947
Which president guided Lee College from 1986 to the present growth era?
Dr. Paul Conn
What economic problem in the early 1980s caused Lee to struggle financially?
Nationwide economic problems
When we choose to live a life reflective of these values, our faith expresses itself through love toward God and ______.
Neighbor
How many students met in the very first BTS classroom at the Church of God Publishing House?
12
Under whose presidency did Lee introduce a four-year liberal arts degree?
F.J. Hughes (1960–1966)
Who was the first long-term president of Lee College, serving from 1969 to 1982?
Charles W. Conn
In what year did Lee begin offering a four-year liberal arts degree?
1960s (officially 1966)
Which biblical list of virtues is referenced as a model for Lee’s values?
The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23)
What was Lee University originally called in 1947?
Lee College
By the late 20th century, approximately how many students were enrolled at Lee?
About 1,000 before Paul Conn, 4,000+ after expansion
Which president expanded Lee’s academic offerings but faced nationwide economic struggles in the 1980s?
Charles W. Conn (late years) and successors
During which decades did Lee undergo massive campus expansion, adding more than 20 new structures?
1990s–2000s
What three areas of integration are emphasized in Lee’s mission?
Responsible citizenship, ethical action, redemptive service
Name two of the three subjects emphasized by BTS at its founding.
Music, Evangelism, Service
How many academic programs and majors does Lee currently offer?
Dozens of programs and more than 20 new structures
Who provided stability as president for more than twenty-five years, helping Lee grow into a major institution?
Dr. Paul Conn
Which two accreditation associations recognized Lee’s programs in the late 1950s and 1960s?
Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
In 1941, Lee was charged to provide “appreciations, understandings, abilities, and attitudes” for what kind of living?
Responsible Christian living in the home and community
Who were the three leaders of BTS when it incorporated in 1928?
F.J. Lee, Anna Z. Tharp, Nora Chambers
What year did Lee College become Lee University?
1997
Which president had previously been a Church of God leader before becoming Lee’s first long-term president?
Charles W. Conn
How did Lee adapt its mission in the late 20th century to maintain relevance while staying rooted in its Pentecostal heritage?
Expanded programs, embraced liberal arts, integrated faith and learning.
Finish the Aristotle quote: 'If you would understand anything, observe its beginning and its ______.'
Development