Mission Statement

Tennessee Temple University is a distinctively Christian liberal arts institution of higher education that prepares students for lives of leadership and service.

Tennessee Temple University is characterized by quality academics and biblical values. The University�s purpose is to prepare men and women for life through the emphasis on knowledge acquisition, biblical application, skill development, evangelism and Godly living. Tennessee Temple University is multi-faceted, with undergraduate programs at the associate and bachelor levels and graduate programs in education, ministry, theology, and leadership. Tennessee Temple University balances a traditional liberal arts program with a historical Baptist position regarding doctrine and conduct. Its unique characteristic is its emphasis on local church ministries through affiliation with the Highland Park Baptist Church of Chattanooga, Tennessee.