Introduction to University Hill

THE DBU SEAL Sitting in front of the Patty and Bo Pilgrim Chapel is the DBU seal. Cast in bronze, this image is displayed not only here, but also throughout the campus, on University documents, diplomas, advertisements, and countless other places. The seal contains four words: Character, Truth, Faith, and Knowledge. These traits make up the essential elements of a DBU education, and at the center of it all is the cross of Christ.

JOHN 3:16 ETERNAL LIFE GLOBE

The Jeannette and Cletys Sadler Global Mission Center contains the International Admissions Department, the Baptist Student Ministry offices, the Student Affairs offices, and the offices for the Master of Arts in Global Leadership program. As a fitting reminder of the building’s purpose, a sculpture entitled John 3:16 Eternal Life Globe sits in front. On each side of the eight-sided pedestal at the base of the globe is a cast-stone rendering of John 3:16 in eight languages: Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), English, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese.

ELLIS PRAYER GARDEN The Lou Morton Ellis Prayer Garden is the largest of several prayer gardens on the DBU campus where visitors can take a break for a quiet prayer and reflective meditation while enjoying the beauty of God’s creation. It has two koi ponds, connected by a 40-foot waterfall, beautiful flowers and plants, and a cross that sits at the top, providing a peaceful location for prayer and Bible study.

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