What happened to Bob Jones University?

In 1976, the Internal Revenue Service revoked the universitys tax exemption retroactively to December 1, 1970, on grounds that it was practicing racial discrimination. The case eventually was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1982. After BJU lost the decision in Bob Jones University v.

Who is Bob Jones wife?

Beneth Peters Jones Bob Jones IIIBornRobert Reynolds Jones III August 8, 1939 Cleveland, TennesseeSpouse(s)Beneth Peters Jones (1937–2019) ​ ​ ( m. 1959; died 2019)​ Karen Rowe ​ ( m. 2020)​Children3, including Stephen JonesResidenceGreenville, South Carolina10 more rows

Where is Bob Jones Sr buried?

Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina, United States Bob Jones Sr./Place of burial

Who is Bob Jones Jr?

Robert Reynolds Jones Jr. (October 19, 1911 – November 12, 1997) was the second president and chancellor of Bob Jones University. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Jones was the son of Bob Jones Sr., the universitys founder. He served as president from 1947 to 1971 and then as chancellor until his death.

What denomination is Bob Jones?

As an orthodox, historic fundamentalist, non-denominational Christian liberal arts university, Bob Jones University has taken a consistent stand for complete abstinence from the use of alcohol since our inception in 1927.