Inaugurations

Addresstitles/themes
Jonathan Blanchard - 1860
[no known inauguration]
Charles A. Blanchard - 1882
[no known inauguration]
J. Oliver Buswell - 1926
"A Christian College" – need for distinctivelyChristian education
"Wemust courageously walk in the light which we have, and confidently affirm thesame."
V. Raymond Edman - 1941
"For Christ and His Kingdom"
"Insuch an hour of uncertainty, we do well before moving forward to adopt thecustom of the sea, namely, to check on our chart, our compass, our equipment,our supplies, our guiding stars, to see whether or not we are on our course."
Hudson T. Armerding - 1965 "Entrusted with a Vision" – reaffirmation offidelity to historic faith
"Christiantheism is the philosophical system which enables us to approach the data ofexacting scholarship and identify that which is not only true but alsoimportant and meaningful."
J. Richard Chase - 1982 Freedom for Excellence – balancing governanceand administration
"Inauguraladdresses are ceremonial in nature. One must paint with a broad stroke inattacking ignorance, addressing society's ills, praising excellence,complimenting all segments of the academic community, while committing one'sself to heroic fund-raising efforts, compassionate leadership, and, for aChristian institution, biblical fidelity….I intend to stretch the limits ofceremony on this occasion. I do have something to say."
A. Duane Litfin - 1993
[no title] – The barbarians(pluralism/relativism) are at the gates (C.F.H. Henry)
"First,the barbarians are coming; in fact, they are already within the gates. Second,Jesus also is coming, which is the blessed hope of the Christian. And third,the church, unfortunately, often does not know whether it's coming or going."
Philip G. Ryken - 2010 Number of visiting delegates

Year

Delegates

Academic Associations

1926

24

0

1941

149

19

1965

122

16

1982

124

16

 1993

 92

 6

 2010