Grace University

Grace University has a long lasting reputation of developing servant leaders for the home, the church and the world through excellence in biblically-integrated education. Here students receive a life changing experience in a personal and discipling environment, and all for the glory of God. Review the links below to learn more about our history, educational goals, beliefs.

Grace University was born in prayer as a group of ten Mennonite ministers met in Omaha, Nebraska, on June 1, 1943, to pray and plan for a college-level institution that would be fundamental in doctrine, vitally spiritual in emphasis, and interdenominational in scope. The need for such Bible-centered education became increasingly apparent to these evangelical pastors. A number of them shared this common concern with each other during the commencement activities at the Oklahoma Bible Academy in Meno, Oklahoma, in 1942. So in the providence of God, they selected Omaha as a central location for the meeting that led to the founding of Grace Bible Institute.

From June 1 through September 8, 1943, the Lord opened doors and removed obstacles in such unusual ways that all were convinced that this new venture of faith was from God. At the dedicatory service on September 8, 1943, Dr. C.H. Suckau, chairman of the Board of Directors and later a president of the college, mentioned seven specific answers to prayer:

Academic programs have been expanded and upgraded to reach each generation; the administrative structure has been revised and faculty has grown in size. Most significantly, the University has remained vigilant in upholding the fundamentals of the faith maintaining, without reservation, that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. In 1976, when a change of name was considered, “Grace Bible Institute” became “Grace College of the Bible.”

Grace University leadership has been marked by vision and faith. The following have served as presidents: Paul Kuhlmann (Acting, 1943), Dr. C.H. Suckau (1944-1950), Dr. H.D. Burkholder (1950-1955), Dr. Joseph W. Schmidt (1955-1960), the Rev. D.J. Unruh (Interim, 1960-1961), Dr. Waldo E. Harder (1961-1971), Dr. Robert W. Benton (1971-1984), Dr. Warren E. Bathke (1984-1993), Dr. Neal F. McBride (1993-1997), and Dr. James P. Eckman (1997-).

Courses Offered
Undergraduate Programs

• Business & Technology
• Christian Ministries
• Education
• Intercultural Studies
• Music
• Nursing
• Psychology
• I-Studies

Graduate Programs

• Master of Arts Degree

Contact Details
Grace University
1311 S 9th Street,
Omaha Ne 68108
800.383. 1422
402.449.2800
Official Website: http://www.graceuniversity.edu/