Lancaster Bible College

901 Eden Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601

http://www.lbc.edu/

School Description

Provided by Lancaster Bible College

Lancaster 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.

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Lancaster Bible College

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Lancaster 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).

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,080
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Lancaster Bible College

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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  • Business

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      • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
        Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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  • Education

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      • Elementary Education and Teaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.
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      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
        A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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      • Theology and Religious Vocations
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Mental & Social Health Services See more schools with programs in Mental & Social Health Services
      • 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.
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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.
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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.
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Certificate Programs at Lancaster Bible College

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • Bible/Biblical Studies
        Biblical Studies is a four, six, or eight year program studying the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature. These programs are designed for those desiring an in-depth theological study of these ancient scriptures. Often, these programs prepare students for vocations as religious leaders, teachers, etc.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 57%
Men 43%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 90%
Other 4%
African-American 4%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 71%
Out-of-State 29%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 71%
Maryland 9%
New York 4%
Delaware 3%
New Jersey 2%
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

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Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA 17601
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