Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

15800 Calvary Road, Kansas City, MO 64147

http://www.calvary.edu/

School Description

Provided by Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary is an independent, nondenominational institution proving undergraduate and graduate education which prepares Christians to live and serve in the church and the world according to a biblical worldview.

Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

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Opened in 1932, Calvary Bible College has become a nationally-known Bible college. Calvary Bible College (or "CBC" for short) is located in Kansas City, Missouri and offers several associate and bachelor degrees, including a bachelor degree completion program called Excel for older students. Master of Science degrees, Master of Arts degrees, and a Master of Divinity degree are offered at Calvary Theological Seminary.

Athletics

The Calvary Warriors offer sports for Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, and Women's Volleyball. In each of these sports the Warriors compete against other colleges in regular season games and post-season tournaments. The Warriors are members of the Midwest Christian College Conference (MCCC) and the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). The MCCC is made up of eight colleges from Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska. The NCCAA is made up of more than 60 colleges from all over the United States.

Radio

The College also has a 100,000-watt radio station (Calvary 88.5 FM - KLJC) which broadcasts through out the Kansas City area. The station is a Contemporary Christian format. Calvary 88.5 has a syndicated radio station for Emporia, Kansas at 103.9 FM. There is also a campus radio station, Calvary 1640 AM.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Protestant (Other)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
263
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
90%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,936
Students Receiving Aid:
78%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

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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      • 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.
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      • Theology and Religious Vocations
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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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      • 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.
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      • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
        A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.
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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.
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      • Religious/Sacred Music
        A program that focuses on the history, theory, composition, and performance of music for religious or sacred purposes, and that prepares individuals for religious musical vocations such as choir directors, Cantors, organists, and chanters.
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      • Theological and Ministerial Studies
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      • Theology and Religious Vocations
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      • Youth Ministry
        A program that prepares the ordained clergy and other religious professionals to provide spiritual, counseling, and leadership services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Includes instruction in child and adolescent psychology, human growth and development, family studies, communication skills, religious education, youth counseling, small group leadership, planning and organizing youth activities, volunteer supervision, and youth evangelism and worship.
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  • Business

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  • Communication & Media

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    • Broadcast Journalism
      This program teaches individuals the methods and techniques for reporting, producing, and delivering news and news programs in all audio/video mediums. Individuals in this program learn the skills to become journalists, editors, producers, directors, and managers. The program includes instruction in the principles of broadcast technology; broadcast reporting; on- and off-camera and microphone procedures and techniques; program, sound, and video/film editing; program design and production; media law and policy; and professional standards and ethics.
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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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      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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      • Secondary Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Urban Studies/Affairs
        A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services.
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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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      • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
        A program that focuses on the theory and principles of pastoral care and prepares ordained clergy to provide non-clinical pastoral counseling to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in pastoral leadership, counseling psychology; crisis intervention; individual and group procedures; theological and spiritual counseling; pastoral care; and applications to specific types of ministry.
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Certificate Programs at Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary

  • 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 90%
Part-Time 10%
Men vs. Women
Women 50%
Men 50%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 89%
African-American 5%
Other 2%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 76%
In-State 24%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Kansas 35%
Missouri 24%
Illinois 10%
Iowa 8%
Oklahoma 5%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 96%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 6,936    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 6,480    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 456    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,592 58%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 874 58%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,489 50%  
Any Aid:
  78%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 98% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 7%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 260
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 670, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 77%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 28, Verbal: 30, Math: 28

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Calvary Bible College and Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MO 64147
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