Central Bible College School Description
Central Bible College is an Assemblies of God institution of higher learning having a Bible-centered curriculum designed to educate and train ministers, missionaries, and Christian workers to serve the Lord Jesus Christ in and through the local church.
At Central Bible College, we specialize in preparing men and women, just like you, to fulfill their role in the family of God. CBC has this mission and only this mission: to train ministers and missionaries for tomorrow's Church. Spirit-filled faculty dedicated to this cause diligently prepare and working many disciplines: preaching and evangelism, missions, urban ministry, church education, music, multimedia, communications, church administration, pastoral studies and many other areas of ministry.
CBC develops spiritual leaders in every area of their life - heart, soul, mind, and strength. By giving of yourself completely to the academic discipline you choose, to the student body and faculty around you, and to the world beyond through service, you will be well prepared as a relevant spiritual leader upon graduation. CBC's full integration of educational, experiential, and spiritual disciplines is what makes us unique.
Springfield, Missouri is a growing metropolitan area that has not lost its unique charm. The home of five major colleges and universities, Springfield offers a vibrant downtown scene complete with theatre, live music, restaurants, art galleries, boutiques, sports, and coffee houses within a five-minute drive of CBC's campus. Springfield also offers a great deal of outdoor activity and is located only thirty minutes from Branson. The home of numerous faith-based institutions and nonprofits, not to mention the Assemblies of God World Headquarters, Springfield offers a variety of job and internship opportunities.
Since the general headquarters of the Assemblies of God is located in Springfield, Missouri, the college has many unique advantages. Leading pastors, district officials, and missionaries are frequent visitors to the campus contributing great spiritual blessing by their ministry in chapel service, special meetings, and classroom lectures.
Central Bible College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaCentral Bible College is an Assemblies of God institution of higher learning located in Springfield, Missouri. The college has a Bible-centered curriculum designed to educate and train ministers, missionaries, and Christian workers. It is the purpose of Central Bible College to provide Bible-centered courses of training to prepare Christian workers for effectual service at home and abroad; to maintain an institution which shall foster and nourish the spiritual life of its students; to stimulate missionary and evangelistic interest and zeal; and to serve as an instrument to perpetuate and strengthen the distinctive testimony and ministry of the Assemblies of God. Founded in 1922, CBC is accredited with the Association for Biblical Higher Education, as well as the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The current President is Dr. Gary Denbow. Central Bible College motto: "For the training of ministers and missionaries."
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Mid-size City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Assemblies of God Church
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 741
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 94%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Central Bible College Degree Programs
Associate Degree Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries. See more Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Schools or Online Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology School Degree Programs
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Religious Education
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising instructional activities; designing and developing instructional materials; and administering religious education programs and facilities. See more Religious Education Schools or Online Religious Education School Degree Programs
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Religious/Sacred Music
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- Theological and Ministerial Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bachelor’s Degree Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social mission work, missionary education, missionary aviation, emergency services, legal and political aspects of working in other countries, and preparation for ordination as missionaries. See more Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology Schools or Online Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology School Degree Programs
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Religious Education
A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and teaching lessons; organizing and supervising instructional activities; designing and developing instructional materials; and administering religious education programs and facilities. See more Religious Education Schools or Online Religious Education School Degree Programs
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Religious/Sacred Music
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- Theology and Religious Vocations
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Certificate Programs
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Central Bible College Students & Campus Life
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 93% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Central Bible College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 10,422 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 9,400 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,022 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,675 | 72% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,857 | 22% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,211 | 63% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,542 | 75% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
Central Bible College Admissions
| Acceptance Rate: | 89% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 20% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 400, Math: 400 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 600 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 62% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 21 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Not Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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