School Description
Provided by Piedmont Baptist CollegePiedmont Baptist College is an independent, fundamental, Baptist, Bible College. Preparation for Christian ministries is its principal aim with a required major in biblical studies. Piedmont Baptist College prepares students for a variety of church-related Christian ministries, both lay and professional, through a program of biblical, general, and professional studies. The programs of the College are designed to prepare individuals for Christian service as pastors, associate pastors, evangelists, missionaries, missionary pilots, school teachers, youth leaders, church musicians, and church education workers.
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From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaPiedmont Baptist College is a private Independent Baptist Bible college and seminary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Originally called Piedmont Bible Institute (and later Piedmont Bible College), the school changed its name in 2001 to its current name to reflect its Baptist heritage and beliefs. The school is located near downtown Winston-Salem and blocks away from the historic district of Old Salem. Its current President is Dr. Charles Petitt, a former missionary to St. Vincent.
Piedmont is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and maintains membership in the American Association of Christian Colleges and Seminaries.
History
Early years
In early 1945, Charles Stevens gathered a group of Baptist leaders from across North Carolina at the Evangel Light House in Winston-Salem to discuss the possibility of starting a Baptist educational institution. The following is told of the meeting: “After some discussion one of the brethren, a prominent Baptist leader in North Carolina, rose and made this remark, ‘We already have seven Baptist schools in North Carolina. It is my opinion that we do not need another school.’ To this Dr. Stevens replied, “I agree that we do not need just another Baptist school. We need a school that can be distinctive, committed to perform a definite task.’”
That is exactly what happened. In 1945, Piedmont Bible Schools, Inc. was founded. In September of that year, Piedmont Bible Institute opened on a restricted basis. All of the classes were taught “on Monday afternoon and evening and all day Tuesday. Twenty-two students attended that first year, with four part-time faculty members. The next fall, the fall of 1946, found the school “in full swing,” with six faculty members, of which only N.A. Thompson was full-time.
In its charter, the institution has the capacity to serve as three schools - an academy, Bible institute, and Bible college. From 1945 until 1948 Piedmont Bible Schools consisted of only an academy and a Bible Institute. Also, during this time, satellite classrooms were set. In 1948, two years of junior college were added. From then until 1952 the corporation consisted of the academy, the Bible institute, and the junior college. The academy was discontinued in 1952. The Bible institute and the college continue today, although in slightly different forms. Six years after the closing of the academy it was said, “If and when the demand becomes great enough, the academy will be included again.” However, with the existence of Salem Baptist Christian School (a Christian primary and secondary school across the street) it is doubtful that this will ever be done.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Mid-size City Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Baptist
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 263
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 74%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Piedmont Baptist College
Associate's Level 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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Religious Education
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Education
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
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Skilled Trades
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Aircraft Maintenance
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Bachelor's Level 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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Jewish/ Judaic Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Religious Education
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Business
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Administrative Services
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General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and long-term therapeutic strategies in family group contexts. Includes instruction in psychotherapy, family systems and studies, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression, identification of psychopathologies and behavioral disorders, holistic health care, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.See more schools with programs in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Transportation Careers
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
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Master's Level 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
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Certificate Programs at Piedmont Baptist College
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 70% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 9,350 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 8,650 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 700 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,080 | 38% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,324 | 56% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,323 | 54% | |
Any Aid: |
85% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |