Lancaster Bible College
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| Established | 1933 |
| Type | Private bible college |
| Religious affiliation | Non-denominational |
| President | Peter W. Teague |
| Academic staff | 54 full-time, 52 part-time[1] |
| Admin. staff | 92 full-time, 22 part-time |
| Students | 1,106[1] |
| Undergraduates | 923 |
| Postgraduates | 183 |
| Location | Lancaster, Pennsylvania,  USA40°4′30″N 76°17′17″W / 40.075°N 76.28806°WCoordinates: 40°4′30″N 76°17′17″W / 40.075°N 76.28806°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 109 acres (.45 km²) |
| Former names | Lancaster School of the Bible (1933–1973), Lancaster Bible College & Graduate School (1996–2010) |
| Hymn | "My Hope is in the Lord" |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III, NCCAA Division II, NECVA 11 varsity sports |
| Nickname | LBC |
| Mascot | Charger |
| Affiliations | Association for Biblical Higher Education Middle States Association |
| Website | lbc.edu |
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Lancaster Bible College (LBC) 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."[1]
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,[1] along with a Doctorate in Leadership.[2]
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[edit] History
Founded in 1933 by Henry J. Heydt, the original name of the school was Lancaster School of the Bible.[3] In 1957, the college made the move to its current location in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, 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.
[edit] 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.[4]
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.[5] 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.[6][7]
Students on average receive about $3,000 in financial aid from the college.[8] 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 .[9] 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."[10]
[edit] 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.[11]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d "Facts about LBC". Lancaster Bible College. http://www.lbc.edu/about/facts/. Retrieved March 15, 2011.
- ^ "New PhD in Leadership Program Launched" (Press release). Lancaster Bible College. February 8, 2011. http://www.lbc.edu/news-events/newsdetail.psml?doc-path=/default/files/default.www/content/content/news/11/02/New-PhD-in-Leadership-Launched.xml.
- ^ "Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School". The Princeton Review. http://www.princetonreview.com/LancasterBibleCollege.aspx. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Library". Lancaster Bible College. http://www.lbc.edu/student-experience/resources/library/. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School". The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/lookup_listings/view_institution.php?unit_id=213400. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Lancaster Bible College". National Center for Educational Statistics. http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213400. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Lancaster Bible College". Pennsylvania Department of Education. http://www.edna.ed.state.pa.us/entity.asp?txtAUN=413364744&txtSchool=0&txtInst=34721. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ Reilly, PJ (July 18, 2010). "The Hunting Connection; Sportsman's Odyssey Helps Lancaster Bible College Develop Partnerships And Long-Term Friendships". Sunday News (Lancaster, PA): p. C9.
- ^ "Administrator Detail". Pennsylvania Department of Education. http://www.edna.ed.state.pa.us/Admin.asp?InstAdminPK=21325. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ "Mission and History". Lancaster Bible College. http://www.lbc.edu/about/facts/. Retrieved March 22, 2011.
- ^ Harris, Bernard (December 18, 2010). "Bible College Grads Are Urged To Serve; Fifty-Nine Graduates Receive Towels, Degrees And Words To Live By During Commencement At Good Shepherd Chapel". Intelligencer Journal/Lancaster New Era (Lancaster, PA): p. B1.
[edit] External links
- Lancaster Bible College – official website
- Lancaster Bible College Athletics – official website
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