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 shall operate within the confines of a Christian worldview to promote, provide for, operate and control a program of education and training for Christian leaders through awarding certificates and associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees in a co-educational postsecondary setting.
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.