*I have often been asked about this college, and here are some bits of information I have recently gleaned. They are correct to the best of my knowledge.*
Southwestern Christian College has been located in Terrell, TX, since 1949, and, for the most part, it has always been a fairly well-kept secret. I will admit that I have only been there twice, and that was back when I was in high school and attended some athletic and some academic testing events, to the best of my memory.
Members of various Churches of Christ had attempted many times in many cities and states to set up a Christian College that would primarily serve the Black Youths of these congregations. Finally, after much searching, the Board of Trustees of the “college” decided upon Terrell, Texas, as the permanent home of the proposed institution.
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