School Description
Provided by Lancaster Bible CollegeLancaster Bible College exists for the purpose of educating Christian men and women to live according to a biblical worldview and to serve through professional Christian ministries.
Lancaster is a premier Bible College that prepares students to be ministry leaders with global impact.
Through the College, the Graduate School, and non-traditional programs of study, you can achieve your academic and professional objectives with an integrated focus on spiritual development and the Word of God.
LBC is accredited and offers 25 undergraduate programs, 14 graduate programs, and non-traditional programs, including the Degree Completion Program (DCP) and the Institute of Biblical Enrichment (IBE). Our courses are conveniently offered on campus and online.
For over 75 years, LBC has been dedicated to providing students with an intentional education experience that is biblical, transformational, experiential and missional.
The Bible, the Written Word, is the divinely inspired source for truth and instructions for living (2 Timothy 3:16). Therefore, LBC believes the answer to the world's search is found in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible. Lancaster Bible College is committed to preparing men and women who thoroughly know the Bible and live in accordance with its principles. Consequently, LBC is a Bible college with approximately 40 percent of the curriculum being centered in the study of God's Word through courses in the Division of Bible Education. This is true of all of our 26 undergraduate programs including the Degree Completion Program.
LBC is preparing people to communicate to people. For this process to occur successfully, the student must know and understand people and the cultural context in which they live. This knowledge begins with self-understanding and then reaches to an understanding of others. LBC is a Bible college—a college committed to a knowledge and understanding of the entire person—physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. As a result, approximately 40 percent of the curriculum focuses on people and the world through course selections in the Division of Arts and Sciences.
Lancaster Bible College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaLancaster Bible College and Graduate School, commonly referred to as LBC, is a Bible college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania that "exists for the purpose of educating Christian men and women to live according to a biblical worldview and to serve through professional Christian ministries."
History
Founded in 1933 by Henry J. Heydt, the original name of the school was Lancaster School of the Bible. 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 Resourse Teacher.
Today
LBC has an enrollment of over 800 students, almost 350 of which are graduate students. They come from 26 states and 27 nations around the world. 96 faculty (part-time and full-time) teach at the college, 35 of which have doctorates. The school's library includes nearly 200,000 volumes.
The school offers bachelor and graduate degrees in several areas, including Bible, Education, and Ministry. In addition, it offers a host of certificate programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, which include pre-seminary, pastoral studies, student ministries, education, missions, music, health, and two year Bible programs. Reduced tuition for one class per semester is offered to junior and senior high school students.
The college is accredited by a number of associations, including the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Association for Biblical Higher Education, and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
LBC's current president is Dr. Peter W. Teague. He was preceded by Dr. Gilbert A. Peterson (1979-1999), Dr. Stuart E. Lease (1961-1979), Dr. William J. Randolph (1953-1961), and Dr. Henry J. Heydt (1933-1953).
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Evangelical Free Church of America
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Nickname:
- LBC
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 748
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 93%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Lancaster Bible 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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Business
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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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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Theology and Religious Vocations
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations.See more schools with programs in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance 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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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
A program that prepares individuals to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counseling services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crises. Includes instruction in human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling, personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and applicable laws and regulations.See more schools with programs in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Certificate Programs at Lancaster Bible College
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 54% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 13,080 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 12,510 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 570 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,328 | 36% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,116 | 39% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,118 | 85% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,939 | 68% | |
Any Aid: |
93% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 64% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 420 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 550 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 13% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 15 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 24, 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 |
