Arlington Baptist College School Description
Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in Bible, general education, church vocations, and practical service; integrating faith and learning in the context of a Christian world view.
Shaped by its fundamental Baptist heritage, Arlington Baptist College stands on the conviction that thorough preparation in the Word of God best equips an individual for a useful career and responsible citizenship. Education at Arlington Baptist College centers on a Christian world view; as the Bible teaches, the world and men are direct creations of God and that man is responsible to God. Learning and faith are integrated in all college programs to provide a balanced educational experience.
This experience is based on an acquaintance with the life of Jesus Christ and an emphasis on practical service. Programs are characterized by academic excellence and personal discipline. A student's personal life and performance concern the faculty as much as training of the mind. All phases of college life are devoted to building Christian character into the life of each student.
Arlington Baptist College emphasizes a thorough preparation in the Bible for all its students. Every program is built around a Bible major. This Biblical curriculum is the equally shared experience of all students at the College.
The College is situated on thirty-five acres in west Arlington, Texas only minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth. The scenic campus isolates the College from the bustle of city life, but is only minutes away from all the conveniences and opportunities of the area.
The region offers good employment opportunities. Houses, apartments, churches, medical facilities, and reputable private and public schools are plentiful.
Seven universities, four major seminaries and several small colleges add many academic opportunities. Excellent libraries, various types of museums, performing arts, and other educational resources are available in the area.
Arlington Baptist College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaArlington Baptist College is a private four year Bible college in Arlington, Texas. The current president is David Bryant. Enrollment is generally near 150 students.
History
Founded by the well-known Fundamentalist J. Frank Norris in 1939 as Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute, it changed its name to Bible Baptist Seminary in 1945 and adopted its present name in 1972. The school has been affiliated with the World Baptist Fellowship for its entire existence.
The school first held classes at Norris' First Baptist Church of Fort Worth, Texas until his death, then leased the facilities of the former Brantley Draughon Business College in Fort Worth. The lease on the temporary quarters was lost a year later. A search began for a more permanent home for the seminary when the Elmo White property, located on US Highway 80 (now State Highway 180) in Tarrant County, was purchased. Plans were being made to construct buildings on this site. In 1956 the former Top O' Hill Terrace property became available. This property was purchased and the seminary relocated; Arlington Baptist College has been on this site for 50 years.
Academics and athletics
The college is accredited by Association for Biblical Higher Education. It offers four year Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Beginning in fall of 2009, Arlington Baptist College will offer a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies. (MABTS) The ABC athletic program has been inactive for several years. The school has traditionally competed with the Patriot as their mascot.
Alumni
- John Birch, namesake for the ultra-conservative John Birch Society. One of the school's first graduates in 1940.
- Kirk Franklin, the Grammy-winning gospel singer attended ABC for one semester, playing on the basketball team during his time at the school.
Campus
The Arlington campus is notable as being the site of the former Top O' Hill Terrace casino which attracted the likes of Joe Louis, Humphrey Bogart, and Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Because of its notoriety the campus was declared a Texas state historic site on May 17 2004.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Baptist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 194
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 86%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Arlington Baptist College Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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General Education
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Arlington Baptist College Students & Campus Life
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 102% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Arlington Baptist College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 6,830 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 5,550 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 540 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,293 | 41% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,513 | 44% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,856 | 53% | |
Any Aid: |
72% |
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