Mount Vernon
Georgia
Brewton Parker College
Brewton-Parker College offers an undergraduate education committed to academic excellence, the liberal arts tradition, and the Christian faith. Faculty and staff, reinforced by the College's affiliation with the Georgia Baptist Convention, share a desire to nurture and develop the whole student in a caring, Christian community.
Students study the traditional liberal arts and sciences, and selected professional and pre-professional programs, at the campus in Mount Vernon and designated external locations. Faculty serve as teachers, mentors, and scholars promoting intellectual inquiry that develops the mind and spirit. Activities both inside and outside the classroom, facilitated by faculty and staff, afford students opportunities for intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth that prepare them for meaningful service to their local, regional, and global communities.
Recent News
BPCU Marks Milestone with New Interstate Signage
Pictured: BPCU trustees, staff, and local officials standing in front of the new university I-16 sign. Mount Vernon, GA – Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) trustees recently joined representatives from the Georgia Department of…
Read More »BPCU President’s Gala – Featuring Jay McSwain
Pictured: BPC Voices of Truth performing during the gala. From left to right: John Graham, Maggie Barlow, Kenan Strutchen, Macy McClintic, John Smith, Madelyn Parker, Jeremy Grey, Bethany Underwood, Cameron Taylor, and Lily Anderson. MOUNT VERNON —…
Read More »BPCU Students Visit Historic Rosenwald School in Ailey, GA
BPCU students from Dr. Roger Byrd’s Race and Ethnic Relations class with Ailey Councilman Earl Bell. Mount Vernon, GA – September 19, 2025 – Students from Dr. Roger Byrd’s Race and Ethnic Relations class at Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU)…
Read More »BPCU Senior Gains Political Experience with Senator Tillery
Pictured: BPCU Senior, John Carroll Mount Vernon, GA – John Carroll, a senior at Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) and a double major in History and English from Toombs County, is immersing himself in the world of politics through a summer…
Read More »Brewton-Parker Christian University Marks Historic Transition with “Celebrate the U” Event
Mount Vernon, GA – August 23, 2025 – Brewton-Parker Christian University (BPCU) marked a milestone in its 121-year history with a day-long celebration titled “Celebrate the U,” commemorating its transition from college to university…
Read More »Brewton-Parker Christian University Breaks Ground on Nursing Facility
Pictured above (from left to right): Michael Sharpe, Contractor; Dr. Debbi Bryarly, Director of Nursing; Hoppy Sikes, City Councilman of Mount Vernon, GA; Ginger Morris, Chair of Montgomery County Commissioners; Dr. Steven Echols, President of…
Read More »BPC Education Program Earns Exceptional Review from GaPSC
Brewton-Parker College (BPC) has received a strong vote of confidence from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) following the completion of its Continuing Program Review. The college’s educator preparation programs were found to…
Read More »BPC Receives Approval for M.Ed. Program in Teaching and Learning
MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is proud to announce that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has officially approved the launch of a new Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching and Learning.…
Read More »BPC Historic Arch Dedicated to Don and Beverly Thigpen
Pictured above: Don Thigpen (center) with his family at the arch dedication at Brewton-Parker College. From left to right: D. Alan Thigpen (son), Lacey Thigpen (daughter-in-law), Alexis Best (granddaughter), Catherine Thigpen (granddaughter), T.…
Read More »Brewton-Parker College Honors Dr. Steven Echols for a Decade of Transformative Leadership
Pictured above: Dr. Steve Echols, BPC President, holding the commemorative street sign with the framed Steven Echols Drive resolution Mount Vernon, Georgia – Brewton-Parker College recently recognized a decade of leadership under President Dr.…
Read More »State Leaders Visit Brewton-Parker for ‘Tea@Ten” Events
Pictured above, from left to right: Mr. Joe Filippone (MCDA), Anna Farris (BPC Student), Representative Leesa Hagan, Carl Kohn(BPC Student), Dr. Timothy Miller (BPC Professor), and Senator Blake Tillery Mount Vernon, Georgia – Brewton-Parker…
Read More »8th Annual BPC Southern Classic Raises over $40,000
(Presenting Sponsor Tim Redding of Metter Ford pictured with Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker College.) MOUNT VERNON — On Friday, April 4, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) hosted its 8th Annual Southern Classic Golf Tournament, presented…
Read More »Eight BPC Students Published Research in the Georgia Journal of Science
MOUNT VERNON, GA – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) proudly announces that eight of its students have recently been published in the Georgia Journal of Science. Their research contributions represent the college’s commitment to academic excellence and…
Read More »GBHCMF Awards BPC a Grant of $150,000
(From left to right: Rev. Thomas Hammond, Executive Director Georgia Baptist Mission Board, Brandon Braddy, Brewton-Parker College Vice President of Advancement, Rev. Larry Wynn, Executive Director Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation,…
Read More »BPC’s Seminary, TBTS, Launches Two New Degrees
Brewton-Parker College (BPC) announces two new master’s degree programs for Temple Baptist Theological Seminary (TBTS), a Master of Arts in Biblical Proclamation (MABP) and a Master of Arts in Worship Ministry (MAWM). These new degree programs…
Read More »Brewton-Parker College Announces Name Change to Brewton-Parker Christian University
MOUNT VERNON, GA–In a significant milestone for the institution, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is set to elevate its status with the upcoming transition to Brewton-Parker Christian University, effective July 1, 2025. The BPC trustees have unanimously…
Read More »Young Writers Conference Returns To BPC
On Friday, January 31, 2025, six high school students won scholarships to Brewton-Parker College during the 2025 Young Writers Conference. During this conference, students from several school systems around the state participated in immersive…
Read More »BPC Nursing Program Earns ACEN Accreditation
Mount Vernon, Georgia – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is proud to announce that the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is now accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). As a specialized national accrediting body for…
Read More »BPC Hosts Amy Denty, GaDOE Director of Literacy
Mount Vernon, Georgia – On Monday, September 9th, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) was honored to host Amy Denty, Director of Literacy for the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). Local educators and BPC Education students had the opportunity…
Read More »BPC Inaugural Nursing Cohort Receives 100% Pass Rate on NCLEX
Brewton-Parker College (BPC) proudly announces that 100% of the inaugural class from its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. This…
Read More »BPC Faculty Member Awarded Grant from U.S. National Science Foundation
(Pictured above: Dr. Sampyo Hong, Professor of Physical Sciences at Brewton-Parker College) MOUNT VERNON, GA—Brewton-Parker College (BPC) celebrates with Dr. Sampyo Hong, Professor of Physical Sciences, who secured a grant from the U.S. National…
Read More »BPC Appoints New VP of Advancement
MOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Brandon Braddy as the new Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Relations. With a wealth of experience from his previous roles in public service and…
Read More »BPC Celebrates 118th Commencement with First Nursing and Seminary Graduates
(Pictured above: 2024 Graduating Class receives an address by Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker College MOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) proudly celebrated the academic accomplishments of its graduating class at a historical…
Read More »7th Annual BPC Southern Classic Raises Over $30,000 for College
Presenting Sponsor Tim Redding from Metter Ford with Dr. Steven Echols, President of Brewton-Parker College. 7th Annual BPC Southern Classic Raises Over $30,000 for College MOUNT VERNON — On Friday, April 5, 2024, Brewton-Parker College (BPC) hosted…
Read More »BPC Nursing Student Completes Undergraduate Science Research
BPC Nursing Student Completes Undergraduate Science Research MOUNT VERNON – Brewton-Parker College (BPC) Junior nursing major, Yanique O’Connor had the opportunity to perform a summer undergraduate research project at the University of Central…
Read More »GBHCMF Awards BPC a Grant of $150,000
MOUNT VERNON – This year marks the 17th annual Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation’s (GBHCMF) Grant Award Luncheon. 8.4 million in checks were handed out to faith-based healthcare providers on February 8th. This year,…
Read More »BPC Appoints New Provost
BPC Appoints Dr. Justin E. Russell as New Provost MOUNT VERNON — Brewton-Parker College (BPC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Justin E. Russell as the new Provost, succeeding Dr. Robert Brian, who is retiring after many years of…
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