University Hymn and Motto and Colors and Mission Statement

University Hymn

"Tell Me The Story of Jesus"

Words by Fannie Crosby, Tune by John Sweney.

University Motto

"Changing the World Through the Unchanging Word.^®"

University Colors

BUF Navy and BUF Gold.

University Mascot

BUF Eagle – Izzy.

BUF Mission Statement

Baptist University of Florida exists to serve Florida Baptists and the wider Christian community by providing premier Christian higher education and programs of study from a Christian worldview at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels in a co-educational post-secondary setting. The mission is to educate and prepare Christian leaders for Kingdom service.

To fulfill its mission, the university seeks to develop those qualities in students that contribute to effective ministry. In the areas of personal growth, we seek to foster a desire for knowledge; develop cultural awareness by introducing students to a wide range of knowledge; nurture the ability to acquire, evaluate, assimilate, and use information; and promote personal and social maturity. For spiritual growth, we provide the resources for gaining biblical and religious data; we also assist students in learning and living the Christian life. In terms of professional growth, students are enabled to gain the credentials that enhance opportunities for ministry, and they learn to master a specialized body of knowledge. At the same time, we encourage positive attitudes toward ministry and foster both an awareness of and a loyalty to the Southern Baptist heritage.