Accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education, Alaska Bible College offers one-, two- and four-year programs and states that their mission in each program is to encourage students "to develop a Christian worldview that will serve them in a life of ministry, missions and beyond." In addition to the graduation requirement of at least a 2.0 grade point average, students must also demonstrate that they have shown recognizable examples of Christian living, and they they are committed to following the biblical truth as stated by the Statement of Faith of the College.
Students can choose to pursue a Bible Certificate, Bible and Ministry Certificate, Associate of Arts Degree or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries.
Alaska Bible College
Box 289
Glennallen, AK 99588
907-822-3201
akbible.edu
At Emmaus Bible College, students engage with peers from a variety of places, as the school draws its students from 35 different states and a number of foreign countries. Students can major in subjects such as biblical studies; biblical studies and youth ministries; biblical studies and music ministry; and biblical studies and elementary education. The school also offers a number of certificate programs, such as in continuing education in elementary education and a certificate of teaching English to speakers of other languages. Emmaus is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
According to its website, the college prides itself on the bustling social life it offers its students, consisting of concerts, road trips, amusement park adventures and banquets. In fact, 90 percent of the student population participates in the intramural sports program.
Emmaus Bible College
2570 Asbury Road
Dubuque, IA 52001
563-588-8000
emmaus.edu
At Lancaster Bible College, which is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and School, undergraduates can enroll in one of the more than 20 bachelor's degree programs, including majors in children and family ministry; women in Christian ministries; social work; sports management and ministry; and Bible education. Graduate students can pursue master's degrees in areas like pastoral studies, small-group leadership, marriage and family counseling and mental health counseling.
According to its website, the college is committed to community service and during the 2008-2009 academic year, students volunteered more than 45,000 hours of service with 220 ministries, 13 of which were churches in the surrounding areas. The school also offers a number of athletic programs for students interested in participating. Programs include soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross country, basketball and lacrosse.
Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School
901 Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
717-569-7071
lbc.edu