Jerry Falwell
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Jerry Falwell's greatest accolades are tied to the institutions he built. Liberty University, which he founded in 1971, has grown into the largest evangelical Christian university in the world, with over 100,000 students including online learners. The Moral Majority, which he co-founded in 1979, is widely credited with mobilizing evangelical voters as a political force, fundamentally reshaping American politics. His television program, "Old Time Gospel Hour," was one of the longest-running religious broadcasts in history. These achievements have cemented his place as a pivotal figure in the modern religious right.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Jerry Falwell Library named in his honor
The main library at Liberty University was named the Jerry Falwell Library, serving as a lasting memorial to his legacy.
Honorary Doctorates
Received multiple honorary doctorates from Christian institutions.
25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America
Named among the most influential evangelical leaders in America.
Rankings & Lists
Most Influential Religious Figures in America
Magazine Covers
TIME
1980-06-02
The Moral Majority
Newsweek
1981-01-19
Jerry Falwell: The Man Behind the Moral Majority
U.S. News & World Report
1980-11-03
The New Religious Right
Records & Feats
Founder of the largest evangelical university in the world
Liberty University, founded by Falwell in 1971, has grown to become the largest Christian university globally, with over 100,000 students including online learners.