Bob Jones University
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Bob Jones University is a private, Christian fundamentalist university known for its conservative values and strict code of conduct.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Bob Jones University canonical | 24 |
| Bob Jones College | 5 |
| Bob Jones University campus | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T981050 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bob Jones University Context triple: [Greenville, South Carolina, hasUniversity, Bob Jones University]
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Berea College
Berea College is a private liberal arts work college in Berea, Kentucky, known for offering tuition-free education to students, particularly from Appalachia and low-income backgrounds.
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California Baptist University
California Baptist University is a private Christian university located in Riverside, California, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Blount College
Blount College was the original institution that evolved into what is now the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Regent University
Regent University is a private Christian university known for its emphasis on faith-based education and leadership training, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs both on campus and online.
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E.
Elon University
Elon University is a private liberal arts university known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning, study abroad, and undergraduate teaching, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Bob Jones University Target entity description: Bob Jones University is a private, Christian fundamentalist university known for its conservative values and strict code of conduct.
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A.
Berea College
Berea College is a private liberal arts work college in Berea, Kentucky, known for offering tuition-free education to students, particularly from Appalachia and low-income backgrounds.
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B.
California Baptist University
California Baptist University is a private Christian university located in Riverside, California, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.
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C.
Blount College
Blount College was the original institution that evolved into what is now the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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D.
Regent University
Regent University is a private Christian university known for its emphasis on faith-based education and leadership training, offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs both on campus and online.
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E.
Elon University
Elon University is a private liberal arts university known for its strong emphasis on experiential learning, study abroad, and undergraduate teaching, located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian university
ⓘ
fundamentalist Christian institution ⓘ nonprofit organization ⓘ private university ⓘ |
| academicFocus |
Bible and ministry
ⓘ
business ⓘ education ⓘ fine arts ⓘ liberal arts ⓘ sciences ⓘ |
| accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ⓘ |
| athleticAssociation | NCCAA ⓘ |
| athleticNickname | Bruins ⓘ |
| Bob Jones University v. United States | 1983 U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding revocation of tax-exempt status over racial policies ⓘ |
| campusSetting | urban ⓘ |
| controlType | independent ⓘ |
| country |
United States
ⓘ
linked to:
United States of America
|
| dressCode | formal and modest dress standards for students ⓘ |
| fineArtsReputation | strong emphasis on sacred music and drama ⓘ |
| foundedBy | Bob Jones Sr. ⓘ |
| foundingDate | 1927 ⓘ |
| governance | board of trustees ⓘ |
| hasMuseum | Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University ⓘ |
| hasPresident | Steve Pettit ⓘ |
| institutionType | coeducational ⓘ |
| issuedApology | apologized in 2008 for past racial policies ⓘ |
| knownFor |
conservative values
ⓘ
dress and grooming standards ⓘ mandatory chapel services ⓘ prohibition of alcohol and tobacco use ⓘ rules governing social interaction between men and women ⓘ strict code of conduct ⓘ |
| legalHistory | involved in U.S. Supreme Court case Bob Jones University v. United States ⓘ |
| libraryName | Mack Library ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Greenville, South Carolina ⓘ |
| motto | “Build Faith. Challenge Potential. Follow Christ.” ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Bob Jones Sr. ⓘ |
| offersDegreeLevel |
graduate degrees
ⓘ
undergraduate degrees ⓘ |
| originalLocation | Lynn, Florida ⓘ |
| policyChange | ended ban on interracial dating in 2000 ⓘ |
| policyHistory | formerly prohibited interracial dating ⓘ |
| religiousAffiliation | Protestant Christianity ⓘ |
| religiousOrientation | fundamentalist Christianity ⓘ |
| relocatedTo |
Cleveland, Tennessee
ⓘ
Greenville, South Carolina ⓘ |
| state | South Carolina ⓘ |
| studentLifeRequirement |
daily or frequent chapel attendance
ⓘ
residence hall curfews ⓘ |
| taxStatusHistory | lost federal tax-exempt status in 1970s over racial discrimination policies ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Bob Jones University Description of subject: Bob Jones University is a private, Christian fundamentalist university known for its conservative values and strict code of conduct.
Referenced by (30)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
linked to: Bob Jones University
linked to: Bob Jones University
linked to: Bob Jones University
subject linked to:
Lynn, Florida
subject linked to:
Lynn, Florida
linked to: Bob Jones University
linked to: Bob Jones University
linked to: Bob Jones University
subject linked to:
Greenville