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, faith-centered educational institution. For its first thirty-six years, the College used the facilities of First Baptist Church in Johnson City. As the student body grew from the first enrollment of forty 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. Classes began in the Seminary in 1972 and in the Graduate School in 1989.

Mission Statement

Baptist Bible College & Seminary exists for the primary purpose of preparing men and women for Christian ministry careers. Our mission is to provide excellence in biblical education for effectiveness in ministry leadership.

•Baptist Bible College is committed to preparing men and women for leadership in life and ministry. With an emphasis on academic excellence and hands-on experience, BBC is focused on equipping students to think and live in ways that have an impact on the world and shape the culture.

•Baptist Bible Graduate School provides a quality academic experience from a thoroughly biblical perspective. The Master of Science in Counseling Ministries prepares students for career ministries in professional counseling and the Master of Science in Christian School Education deepens the knowledge and skills of professional educators.

•Baptist Bible Seminary equips pastors, missionaries, and educators for Bible teaching churches and ministries all over the world. Each course of study at BBS is designed to provide excellence in academic scholarship, to ignite a passion for God and people, and to teach effective ministry methods for service.

Academics

Students choose from 38 programs in the College, Graduate School, and Seminary. Undergraduates earn the equivalent of a double major over four years of coursework. An increasing number of courses are offered through online and other distance-learning options.

Bible College Undergraduate Studies (30 programs):

•One-year Bible certificate •Two-year Associate of Arts •Four-year Bachelor of Science in Bible •Five-year Bachelor of Sacred Music

Graduate Studies:

•Master of Science (in Counseling Ministries, Biblical Ministries,or Christian School Education)

Seminary Studies:

•Master of Ministry •Master of Divinity •Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) •Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biblical Studies

The 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. Life here is comfortable and affordable.

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, a wrestling loft, 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, print, and counseling areas as well as the Campus Bookstore compelete the main non-residential buildings.

There are five men's residence halls (Shaffer, Ridley, Loeshcer, Ketcham, and Christen)and six women's residence halls (Carter, Commons, Barndollar, Woolsey, Vibbard, Thomson, and Fletcher). Each residence hall consists of three floors. Each floor conains a lounge and four suites which each have three rooms and a bathroom.

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 (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 StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104267.284.5000

The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 26Orlando, FL 32822407.207.0808

Notable Alumni

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James M. Grier, Th.D. || Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary || Graduate
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Dr. Wendell Kempton || Distinguished Professor at BBC, Former President of ABWE, Professional Sports Ministries || Graduate & Faculty
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Dr. Friedie Loescher || V.P. for Student Development, Dean of Students, Interim President, Faculty || Graduate, Faculty, Administrator
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External links

* [http://www.bbc.edu Baptist Bible College & Seminary Website]
* [http://www.bbc.edu/chapel/podcasts.asp Baptist Bible College & Seminary Podcasts]