Liberty University
Falwell: By Liberty University’s definition, it’s still the largest Christian university
By Jack Jenkins — April 30, 2018
(RNS) — Liberty University's president questioned whether its rival for largest Christian university meets Liberty's definition of a Christian school, and then suggested — that by different measures — both schools could lay claim to the title.
Liberty University is no longer the largest Christian university
By Jack Jenkins — April 27, 2018
(RNS) — President Jerry Falwell boosted enrollments by courting online students. But other religious schools are also embracing the practice.
Why this conservative bastion chose a liberal evangelical icon for its commencement speech
By Adam Laats — April 25, 2018
(The Conversation) — The long-standing dream of conservative evangelical universities like Liberty is to be more than a niche school, writes Adam Laats.
Jimmy Carter, 93, talks about his new book: ‘Faith’
By Adelle M. Banks — April 13, 2018
(RNS) — The former president also told RNS about his plans to speak at Liberty University and cutting back on his Sunday school teaching.
At ‘Red Letter Revival,’ leaders give voice to evangelicals on the margins
By Jack Jenkins — April 9, 2018
LYNCHBURG, Va. (RNS) — For the few hundred who came to Lynchburg to assert a different kind of evangelical activism, the gathering offered hope.
Liberty U’s Falwell ‘censors’ student newspaper coverage of event organized by critics
By Jack Jenkins — April 7, 2018
LYNCHBURG, Va. (RNS) — The two-day event off campus drew speakers Shane Claiborne, the Rev. William Barber and others critical of university President Jerry Falwell Jr.'s support of President Trump.
Christian group plans ‘revival’ to protest ‘toxic evangelicalism’
By Jack Jenkins — February 8, 2018
(RNS) — Organizers say their event in the spring will 'stand in stark contrast to the distorted Christian nationalism that many white evangelical leaders have become known for.'
Evangelicals support Trump’s Jerusalem decision because we care about the Palestinians
By Johnnie Moore — December 18, 2017
JERUSALEM (RNS) — "We did not support the President’s decision because we favor Jews over Arabs nor for any obscure theological reasons like those speculated about, reported upon and sensationalized in recent days," writes Johnnie Moore. (COMMENTARY)
Why we banned Jonathan Martin from Liberty University
By Jerry Falwell Jr. — November 3, 2017
(RNS) — What if someone you had never met announced on social media that they were going to come into your living room, invite others, and have a "prayer meeting" after stating publicly that your home is the most hostile environment to the gospel in the U.S.? Wouldn't you call the police and have the stranger removed from your home?
Why I was banned from the campus of Liberty University
By Jonathan Martin — November 3, 2017
(RNS) — Liberty University President Jerry Falwell openly encourages his students to carry guns, but fears public prayer from Christians who openly embrace nonviolence. (COMMENTARY)
Evangelical pastor says he was removed from Liberty University campus
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 1, 2017
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — An evangelical pastor and author says he was removed from Liberty University after a concert and threatened with arrest if he returned to campus.
White House confirms Jerry Falwell Jr. on education task force
By Kimberly Winston — June 12, 2017
(RNS) The Liberty University president said he will be one of 15 college presidents to participate in the White House project.
Trump promises to protect Christians at Liberty commencement speech
By Lauren Markoe — May 13, 2017
(RNS) "In America we don’t worship government, we worship God," the president told the graduates.
Trump to speak at Liberty University commencement
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 22, 2017
(RNS) Trump 'is again showing that he has not forgotten evangelicals since he's been president,' said David Brody, breaking the news Wednesday morning on the Christian Broadcasting Network.
Evangelical Jerry Falwell Jr. to head Trump education task force
By Ian Simpson — February 2, 2017
WASHINGTON (Reuters) The president of Liberty University is keen to cut university regulations, including rules on dealing with campus sexual assault, the school says.
