Nelson University
Former names | Southwestern Assemblies of God College (1927–1994) Southwestern Bible School Shield of Faith Bible School Southern Bible Institute Southwestern Assemblies of God University (1994–2024) |
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| Motto | Higher Education for a Higher Purpose |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1927 |
Religious affiliation | Assemblies of God |
| President | Kermit Bridges |
| Provost | Kimberly Trewern |
Academic staff | 125 |
| Students | 2,012 |
| Undergraduates | 1,700 |
| Postgraduates | 312 |
| Location | , Texas , United States 32°24′14″N 96°51′11″W / 32.4038°N 96.8530°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 70 acres (0.28 km2) |
| Colors | Purple & Gold |
| Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Sooner NCCAA Division I – Central |
| Mascot | Judah the Lion |
| Website | nelson |
Nelson University, formerly Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU), is a private Christian university in Waxahachie, Texas, United States. Nelson is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and endorsed by the Assemblies of God USA. The university offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in liberal arts programs as well as programs in Bible and church ministries.
On August 1, 2024, Southwestern Assemblies of God University changed its name to Nelson University.