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Taylor University is a private, interdenominational, evangelical Christian college located in Upland, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest evangelical Christian colleges in America. Taylor University has been ranked first in ''U.S. News and World Report''’s guide to America’s Best Colleges among 109 Midwest Regional Colleges since 2007. It is currently in the middle of a comprehensive ten-year capital building initiative having built five new facilities in as many years, and a review and reorganization of its university and academic programs. ==Overview== Taylor University was founded in 1846 in Fort Wayne and moved to Upland in 1893. It is named after Bishop William Taylor (1821–1902). The university sits on an approximately campus〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.taylor.edu/about/profile/ )〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.petersons.com/college-search/taylor-university-000_10000393.aspx )〕 on the south side of Upland. It also preserves a arboretum and an additional of undeveloped land northeast of campus which have more of arboretum space. Taylor University has 1,910 undergraduate students, 108 graduate students, and 524 distance learning students.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher=Taylor University )〕 The student body hails from 46 states and 43 foreign countries, with 35 percent from Indiana. Taylor is a member of NAIA with 15 men's and women's sports teams. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=https://www.taylor.edu/about/profile/accreditations-and-memberships/ )〕 Being a Christian institution, academics and programs at Taylor are biblically anchored and centered on Christ, with a focus on the "integration of faith and learning." Adhering to a strict statement of faith and community lifestyle covenant, the university seeks to project the Gospel. The university has a special focus on global engagement and servant leadership. The university takes a special pride in its heritage and traditions, and invests heavily in fostering a community for its faculty, staff, alumni, students, and their families. The university holds chapel worship services three times a week during the academic year which community members are expected to attend. Eugene Habecker is the university's thirtieth and current president. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Taylor University」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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