Rawlings School of Divinity

Freedom Tower, 275-foot-tall home of the Rawlings School of Divinity

"Liberty University celebrated the opening of its newest — and tallest — landmark on Monday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place for the 275-foot-tall Freedom Tower, home of the Rawlings School of Divinity, the nation’s largest center for religious studies and ministerial training."

"the Rawlings family (brothers Herb, Harold, Carrol, and George)...donated $12 million toward the project. The family has been directly involved with some of the unique aspects of the building, including a scriptorium, which will open at a later date."

"Dr. Ed Hindson, dean of the School of Divinity, called the new building 'a divinity school for the 21st century.' 'This is an electronic marvel'...He read from Proverbs 18:10...'The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.'...'The light of the Gospel will shine from this building for generations to come,'...Hindson said"

Dean Ed Hindson (r.) at the grand opening of Rawlings School of Divinity's home, Freedom Tower