Baptist Bible College & Seminary
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Baptist Bible College & Seminary was founded in 1932 in Johnson City, New York. It is a fully accredited, Christ-centered educational institution. The College originally used the facilities of First Baptist Church in Johnson City, with the student body growing from the first enrollment of 40 students.
The College gradually purchased and built some buildings of its own. In the 1960s, the need for a new campus became evident. In 1968, Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton assisted in locating the Clarks Summit campus for the school which is only a few hours from New York City and Philadelphia by car.
The campus in the suburban area of Clarks Summit is about 10 miles from Scranton, the largest city in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the county seat of Lackawanna County. It is an area both rich with history and focused on growing its economy in areas of industry and technology.
BBC&S has several buildings including the main academic and administration building, Jackson Hall. The Phelps Student Center is a multi-purpose facility consisting of the Cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium), the gymnasium, weight and cardio rooms, a small snack bar, and a game room. Buckingham Hall contains practice rooms, classrooms, and the offices of the Music Department faculty. A facility that houses maintenance, video communications, and counseling areas.
Work is continuing on the Kempton Athletic Center, a $4.5 million expansion of the Phelps Student Center.
NCCAA II – National Christian College Athletic Association, Division II
NCAA III – National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III
CSAC – Colonial States Athletic Conference
(NCAA III)
The Athletic department offers baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis for men. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267.284.5000
The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 26
Orlando, FL 32822
407.207.0808
The College gradually purchased and built some buildings of its own. In the 1960s, the need for a new campus became evident. In 1968, Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton assisted in locating the Clarks Summit campus for the school which is only a few hours from New York City and Philadelphia by car.
Campus
Baptist Bible College & Seminary is part of a community offering the dual benefits of a low cost of living and a high quality of life. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region of more than 500,000 people ranks among the safest metro areas in the nation.The campus in the suburban area of Clarks Summit is about 10 miles from Scranton, the largest city in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the county seat of Lackawanna County. It is an area both rich with history and focused on growing its economy in areas of industry and technology.
BBC&S has several buildings including the main academic and administration building, Jackson Hall. The Phelps Student Center is a multi-purpose facility consisting of the Cafetorium (cafeteria/auditorium), the gymnasium, weight and cardio rooms, a small snack bar, and a game room. Buckingham Hall contains practice rooms, classrooms, and the offices of the Music Department faculty. A facility that houses maintenance, video communications, and counseling areas.
Work is continuing on the Kempton Athletic Center, a $4.5 million expansion of the Phelps Student Center.
Athletics
Baptist Bible College belongs to the following sports conferences:NCCAA II – National Christian College Athletic Association, Division II
NCAA III – National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III
CSAC – Colonial States Athletic Conference
Colonial States Athletic Conference
The Colonial States Athletic Conference is an NCAA Division III collegiate athletic conference in the Mid-Atlantic United States. There are currently twelve full member institutions as of 2008. The conference's membership, as with most Middle Atlantic conferences, has been shaken up as a result...
(NCAA III)
The Athletic department offers baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and tennis for men. Women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
Accreditation
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267.284.5000
The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 26
Orlando, FL 32822
407.207.0808
Notable alumni
| Name | | Known for | | Relationship to Baptist Bible College & Seminary |
|---|---|---|
| James M. Grier, Th.D. | Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary | Graduate |
| Dr. Wendell Kempton | Distinguished Professor at BBC, Former President of ABWE, Professional Sports Ministries | Graduate & Faculty |
| Dr. Friedie Loescher | V.P. for Student Development, Dean of Students, Interim President, Faculty | Graduate, Faculty, Administrator |
| Robert Sumner Robert Sumner Robert L. Sumner is an American Christian author, Baptist pastor, evangelist and editor of the fundamentalist newspaper called The Biblical Evangelist.-Personal:... |
Noted Author of nearly 40 Books, Longtime Editor of The Biblical Evangelist, Pastor | Graduate |
| Dr. Charles Ware | President, Crossroads Bible College | Graduate |