Lancaster Bible College
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Lancaster Bible College is a private
, coeducational Bible college
and graduate school
in Lancaster
, Pennsylvania
that "exists to educate Christian
students to think and live a biblical
worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving him in the Church and society."
Traditional undergraduate students graduate with a Bachelor of Science
degree in Bible. The college offers several Master of Arts
and Master of Education
degree programs, along with a Doctorate in Leadership.
, Pennsylvania. In 1973, the school took on its current name, and in 1981 the Pennsylvania Department of Education
gave LBC official approval to offer the Bachelor of Science
in Bible degree.
In 1994, LBC's graduate school was approved to award Master of Arts
in Bible, Ministry, Counseling, and Master of Education degrees in School Counseling and Consulting Resource Teacher.
Lancaster Bible College offers only one doctorate currently in Leadership.
Lancaster Bible College is classified by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
as a bible college with a high-undergraduate enrollment profile. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
and Association for Biblical Higher Education, and is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Students on average receive about $3,000 in financial aid from the college. Reduced tuition for one class per semester is offered to junior and senior high school students.
LBC's current president is Dr. Peter W. Teague . He was preceded by Gilbert A. Peterson (1979–1999), Dr. Stuart E. Lease (1961–1979), Dr. William J. Randolph (1953–1961), and Dr. Henry J. Heydt (1933–1953).
LBC's mission statement is as follows:"At Lancaster Bible College, our focus is on your journey to fulfill God's purpose for your life. Our mission has remained constant for over 75 years: to educate Christian students to think and live a biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving him in the Church and society."
It is a tradition for students to receive a towel along with their diploma as they graduate, as a symbol of foot washing and a reminder to use their education to serve others.
Private university
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, coeducational Bible college
Bible college
Bible colleges are institutions of higher education that specialize in biblical studies. Curriculum is Bible-based and differs from that of liberal arts colleges or research universities. Bible colleges generally exclude the study of philosophy, unlike seminaries and theological colleges...
and graduate school
Graduate school
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in Lancaster
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster is a city in the south-central part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat of Lancaster County and one of the older inland cities in the United States, . With a population of 59,322, it ranks eighth in population among Pennsylvania's cities...
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
that "exists to educate Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
students to think and live a biblical
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving him in the Church and society."
Traditional undergraduate students graduate with a Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degree in Bible. The college offers several Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
and Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in a large number of countries. This degree in education often includes the following majors: curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. It is often conferred for educators advancing in...
degree programs, along with a Doctorate in Leadership.
History
Founded in 1933 by Henry J. Heydt, the original name of the school was Lancaster School of the Bible. In 1957, the college made the move to its current location in Manheim Township, Lancaster CountyLancaster County, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County, known as the Garden Spot of America or Pennsylvania Dutch Country, is a county located in the southeastern part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of 2010 the population was 519,445. Lancaster County forms the Lancaster Metropolitan Statistical Area, the...
, Pennsylvania. In 1973, the school took on its current name, and in 1981 the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education is the executive department of the state charged with K-12 and adult educational budgeting, management and guidelines. As the state education agency, its activities are directed by Pennsylvania's Secretary of Education, Gerald L. Zahorchak...
gave LBC official approval to offer the Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Bible degree.
In 1994, LBC's graduate school was approved to award Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Bible, Ministry, Counseling, and Master of Education degrees in School Counseling and Consulting Resource Teacher.
Academics
LBC’s undergraduate education grants two bachelor degrees, one associate degree, and two one-year certificates. One hundred and six faculty (part-time and full-time) teach at the college, 31 of whom have doctorates. Students can select from 25 undergraduate programs in the following departments: Bible Ministries, Church and Ministry Leadership, Counseling and Social Work, Degree Completion, Health and Physical Education, Intercultural Studies, Teacher Education, Communication, and Worship and Performing Arts. The institution's graduate education grants four masters degrees and five graduate certificates. Graduate students can select from 14 graduate programs in the areas of Bible, consulting resource teacher, counseling, leadership studies, pastoral studies, school counseling, and small group leadership. The school's library includes more than 260,000 items.Lancaster Bible College offers only one doctorate currently in Leadership.
Lancaster Bible College is classified by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 and chartered in 1906 by an act of the United States Congress, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is an independent policy and research center, whose primary activities of research and writing have resulted in published reports on every level...
as a bible college with a high-undergraduate enrollment profile. The college is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
and Association for Biblical Higher Education, and is registered with the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Students on average receive about $3,000 in financial aid from the college. Reduced tuition for one class per semester is offered to junior and senior high school students.
LBC's current president is Dr. Peter W. Teague . He was preceded by Gilbert A. Peterson (1979–1999), Dr. Stuart E. Lease (1961–1979), Dr. William J. Randolph (1953–1961), and Dr. Henry J. Heydt (1933–1953).
LBC's mission statement is as follows:"At Lancaster Bible College, our focus is on your journey to fulfill God's purpose for your life. Our mission has remained constant for over 75 years: to educate Christian students to think and live a biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving him in the Church and society."
Student life
Lancaster Bible College has an enrollment of more than 1,105 students, almost 200 of whom are graduate students. They come from 32 states and 14 foreign countries.It is a tradition for students to receive a towel along with their diploma as they graduate, as a symbol of foot washing and a reminder to use their education to serve others.
External links
- Lancaster Bible College – official website
- Lancaster Bible College Athletics – official website