Central Bible College
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| Motto | "To train ministers and missionaries for the 21st century" |
| Established | 1922 |
| Type | Private Bible College |
| Religious affiliation | Assemblies of God |
| President | Dr. Gary A. Denbow |
| Location | Springfield, MO, USA |
| Campus | 108 acres (43.7 ha) |
| Nickname | Spartans |
| Website | http://www.cbcag.edu/ |
Central Bible College is a private[1] coed[2] Bible college for the Assemblies of God. It was founded in 1922[3] with the main campus being located in Springfield, Missouri.[4] The college has a Bible-centered curriculum designed to educate and train ministers, missionaries, and Christian workers. As of April 2011, Central Bible College had 628 full-time students and 109 part-time students.[5]
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[edit] Accreditation
Central Bible College has been accredited with the Association for Biblical Higher Education since 1948 and was last reaccredited in 2006.[6] In addition, Central Bible College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and was last reaccredited in 2010.[7]
[edit] History
Upon the founding of the Assemblies of God in 1914, there was need for training pentecostal ministers and missionaries. Central Bible Institute was created as a response to this need in 1922 by the General Council of the Assemblies of God. After starting in the basement of Central Assembly of God in Springfield, Missouri, the institution established a campus on the north side of Springfield where it still remains today. In 1948, it began to offer a four-year baccalaureate program[3] and the name was later changed to Central Bible College. Dr. Gary A. Denbow is the 9th and current president of Central Bible College assuming the position in 2005 after serving as a church planter, missionary, educator, district youth director, assistant district superintendent, and senior pastor.[8]
[edit] Academics
Central Bible College offers 21 undergraduate Bachelor of Arts majors in four divisional categories focused solely on preparing students for full-time ministry:[9]
- Biblical Education
- Bible & Theology
- Bible & Theology Pre-Seminary
- Biblical Languages
- Church Ministries
- Children's Ministries
- Christian Counseling
- Church Administration
- Church Leadership
- Preaching
- Urban Ministries
- Youth Ministries
- Missions & Evangelism
- Global Missions
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Deaf Ministries
- Deaf Missions
- Fine Arts & Communication
- Church Music
- Contemporary Worship Leadership
- Ministry & Arts/Drama
- Ministry & Arts/Music
- Music Degree (Instrument, Piano, or Voice)
- New Media Drama
- New Media Ministry
[edit] Athletics
Central Bible College's athletic program offers men's soccer, women's volleyball, cheerleading, and men and women's basketball. CBC is in Division II of the National Christian College Athletic Association. Despite not offering athletic scholarships, CBC's men's basketball team has won 20 regional championships, has appeared in the NCCAA National Tournament 30 times, and has won the national championship in 1994, 2001, and 2002.[10] Kirk Hanson has served as the men's basketball coach since 1979 and is also the school's athletic director. On January 25, 2011, Hanson won his 700th career win as head coach of the Spartans.[11]
[edit] Alumni
- David Wilkerson, Founder of Teen Challenge
- Mark Batterson, Author and Pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Central Bible College" Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- ^ Peterson's (2009) Colleges in the Midwest (24th edition) Peterson's, Lawrenceville, New jersey, page 139, ISBN 978-0-7689-2690-3
- ^ a b "History" Central Bible College
- ^ "Academics" Central Bible College
- ^ "Central Bible College" Higher Learning Commission
- ^ "Central Bible College" Association for Biblical Higher Education
- ^ "Central Bible College" Higher Learning Commission
- ^ "Conversation: Gary Denbow" Pentecostal Evangel
- ^ "Degrees & Diplomas" Central Bible College
- ^ "Athletics" Central Bible College
- ^ "CBC's Hanson Wins 700th Game" Ozarks First
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