"Education With a Christian Purpose." Since 1907, Olivet Nazarene University has made this more than a motto, but a mission. At Olivet, considered one of the nation's premier Christian colleges, faith is at the heart of superior academics, athletics, social atmosphere and ministry opportunities.
Here, students not only learn how to make a living; they learn how to live. Since Olivet's founding, more than 20,000 degrees have been granted to graduating students. Whether their chosen fields are in medicine, business, education, ministry or a myriad of other professions, Olivetians make a difference in the world for Christ and His kingdom.
At Olivet, ambitious dreams meet uncommon opportunity.
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Founded: 1907
Location: Bourbonnais, Ill., just 50 minutes south of Chicago’s Loop
Campus: Beautiful, park-like campus including 30 major buildings on 250 acres
Degrees:
Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate (2007)
Academic Calendar:
Two-semester calendar, with summer offerings

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Olivet Nazarene University is a private, Christian, liberal arts University–a service of the Church of the Nazarene, theologically grounded in the Wesleyan tradition.
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One University Avenue Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2345
Phone: (800) 648-1463 (815) 939-5011
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