Kentucky Christian University

Kentucky Christian University

Former names	Christian Normal Institute (1919–1944) Kentucky Christian College (1944–2004)
Type	Private university
Established	1919
Religious affiliation	Christian churches and churches of Christ
President	Terry Allcorn
Students	500[1]
Location	Grayson , Kentucky , United States 38°20′28″N 82°56′49″W / 38.341°N 82.947°W / 38.341; -82.947
Colors	Red & Black
Sporting affiliations	NAIA – Appalachian NCCAA – Division II Mid-East
Mascot	Knights and Lady Knights
Website	www.kcuknights.com

Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a private Christian university in Grayson, Kentucky. It was founded on December 1, 1919, as Christian Normal Institute, by J. W. Lusby and J. O. Snodgrass. As a "normal school" its programs included a high school, a junior college, and a training program for public school teachers. During the early 1920s its emphasis shifted to educating students for the Christian ministry. Degree programs are offered in six schools within the university and are accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is authorized to award bachelor's and master's degrees.