Liberty University is a private Christian university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Between residential and online students, Liberty has an enrollment of 57,371 students. LU is currently the largest Evangelical Christian university in the world. It was founded as Lynchburg Baptist College in 1971 by Jerry Falwell, who was also the Senior Pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church. The name was changed to Liberty Baptist College in 1976 before settling on its current name (Liberty University) in 1984, when it obtained university status. Liberty University describes itself as a Christian academic community. Its mission and aims are stated as promoting both the intellectual and spiritual development of its students. The students of Liberty University and all of its colleges must abide by the code of conduct entitled The Liberty Way. Students who live on campus are required to attend convocation three times per week. At these convocations, they have the opportunity to hear from speakers in all walks of professional life, be entertained by performers and musicians, and participate in live praise and worship.