The Churches of Christ have their roots in the Restoration Movement in the early 1800's in the United States.  This 19th Century movement was spawned by a desire to seek unity among Christians by men like Alexander Campbell, Barton W. Stone, and others.  Below are links to websites devoted entirely to the history of what is known as the Restoration Movement.

Restoration Movement Pages - a website with historical texts by Restoration Movement preachers / authors, research, and photos.

The Stone-Campbell Journal - a scholarly journal published online and in print for students, scholars, and ministers interested in the Stone-Campbell movement.

World Convention - a quad-annual meeting of members of the Christian Church, Churches of Christ, and Disciples of Christ.

Restoration Movement.com - a website with research information regarding the Churches of Christ, Independent Christian Churches, and Disciples of Christ.

 Visit the websites of the Wiregrass area Churches of Christ listed below.  Also check out the Churches of Christ Online.

Adams Street (Enterprise)

Cedar Grove (Andalusia)

Chattahoochee Valley (Columbus)

College Ave. (Enterprise)

Collegedale (Troy)

Elba

Stanley Ave. (Andalusia)

Abilene Christian University is located in Abilene, Texas.  They boast over 4800 students and a rich Christian academic history dating to 1906.  ACU has a Biblical studies department offering undergraduate degrees and both master's and doctoral degrees in Bible.  The school also offers programs in Education, Social Work, liberal arts, and sciences.

Cascade College in the scenic Pacific Northwestern city of Portland is a satellite campus for Oklahoma Christian University.  It was established in 1993 and offers an intimate learning environment (just over 300 students) and a Liberal Arts curriculum including Biblical studies.

Faulkner University is located in Montgomery, Alabama.  Faulkner is "big enough for excitement and small enough to feel like home."  First established in 1942, today Faulkner offers over 65 degrees including a Juris Doctorate through the Jones School of Law.  It is comprised of 4 colleges including the V.P. Black College of Biblical Studies.

Freed-Hardeman University, is located in Henderson, Tennessee.  Established in 1869, FHU is perhaps the oldest Christian University affiliated with the Churches of Christ.  It has a cozy campus and an enrollment of over 2000 students with an excellent liberal arts program, colleges of education, business, and social work.  It has one of the oldest and most respected Bible programs with both undergraduate and graduate offerings.

Harding University, located in Searcy, Arkansas, is composed of the College of Arts & Humanities, a College of Bible & Religion, a College of Business Administration, a College of Education, a College of Nursing, and a College of Sciences.  The current enrollment is over 6,100 students.

The Harding Graduate School of Religion is located in Memphis, TN.  It is home to the oldest graduate program among universities affiliated with the Churches of Christ.  HUGSR offers terminal degrees such as the Doctor of Ministry and every program of study on the campus is directly related to ministry work.  The campus boasts an enviable research library and a faculty with great depth and breadth of experience.

Heritage Christian University, formerly known as International Bible College (IBC), is located in Florence, AL.  The school was established in 1971 and underwent a name change in 2000 when it began offering graduate level degrees.

David Lipscomb University is located in Nashville, Tennessee.  Established in 1891, Lipscomb University has been a provider of excellent Christian education for over a century.  Its Graduate Theology Program is recognized nationally and the school has Colleges of Business, Education, Social Work, Engineering, and Pharmacy.

Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, TX, was established in 1957.   The school offers graduate programs in Bible, nursing, social work and education has many undergraduate offerings.  It is the only school among those affiliated with the Churches of Christ to offer an ROTC program on campus. 

Chartered in 1958, Ohio Valley University is located in beautiful Vienna, West Virginia along the Ohio River.  This small Appalachain University of nearly 600 students has a 12:1 student to faculty ratio and offers degrees in Bible and many other Liberal Arts curriculum.

Oklahoma Christian University is in Oklahoma City.  This university of 2,400+ has a strong college of Arts & Sciences in addition to the traditional Bible and Liberal Arts curriculum.  OCU has a nationally recognized engineering program and several degree offerings in the hard sciences.

Pepperdine University is one of the most academically prestegious universities in the United States. The main campus is located on the shores of Malibu, CA.  It boasts one of the largest and most diverse student bodies and offers terminal degrees in Religion and Law.

Rochester College, formerly known as Michigan Christian College, is a bustling campus located in the suburban Detroit city of Rochester Hills.  The student body of 1000+ is pursuing a vigorous program of study in liberal arts.    

Southwestern Christian College is located in Terrell, Texas.  It is one of the nation's historically black colleges.  SWCC can boast about its rigourous academic program and rich multicultural emphasis.  Founded in 1949, SWCC has prepared many fine young men and women for their future in this world and the next.

 York College of Nebraska is an intimate campus of approximately 500 students.  Founded in 1890 by the United Brethern Church, York was transfered to members of the Churches of Christ in 1956.  It has operated continuously since as a Christian Liberal Arts school serving the community and church throughout the world.