Bob Jones University exists as a training center for Christians from around the world. The goal of the administration, faculty, and staff is to equip students with a uniquely Christian education for a lifetime of service to Christ. While the majority of Bob Jones University students enter Christian ministries upon graduation, a large number also become professionals in such secular fields as higher education, medicine, law, and business. Whatever field of study students choose, they are taught the importance of having Christ at the center of their lives. Biblical values are integrated in every classroom and every other part of the Christian education process.

This Christian university gives special emphasis to studies in Bible, church administration, missions, pastoral training, theology, history, education, ancient and modern languages, public speaking, drama, music, and literature. Every student enrolled in Bob Jones University takes a Bible course each semester. This emphasis is rooted in the university's adherence to the Bible as mankind's only source of faith and Christian practice. Christian professors and staff members encourage students by precept and example to a lifelong commitment to learning, teaching, and exemplifying spiritual truths. This uniquely Christian university does not exist solely to teach men and women how to make a living, but more importantly, how to live.

Bob Jones University seeks to maintain high academic standards, an emphasis on culture, and a practical Christian philosophy that is both orthodox and fervent in its evangelistic spirit. Relying upon the strength of God, this Christian university continuously strives to provide the best Christian education possible, to the honor and glory of Christ.