Our Story

About Southwestern Christian University

Welcome to Southwestern Christian University (SCU)!

SCU is an exciting place to be. Since its founding in 1946, the University continues to foster a spiritually vibrant, academically rigorous, and mission-fervent community of visionaries seeking to make a difference in this world. 

Our vision for a Christian liberal arts education pursued from the perspective of the Biblical Christian worldview is expressed in all our degree programs and attracts students from multiple nations. Our Pentecostal blueprint for Christian living, undergirded by our core values of Scholarship, Spirit and Service, makes SCU a perfect place for preparing the total person to succeed and excel in careers, callings and in life. 

Our location in the City of Bethany, which is in the Metropolitan area of Oklahoma City, and our proximity to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) and state and interstate highways, makes the SCU campus easily accessible. 

Continuous improvements of a growing campus, the influence of dedicated faculty and staff, and vibrant spiritual life  activity have added to the excitement of student life at SCU. In addition, our athletic teams compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference of the NAIA as well as maintain membership in  the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).

Thank you for your interest in SCU. We invite you to take the opportunity to meet our faculty, staff and students who are always eager to meet you.

Welcome!