Carolina College of Biblical Studies
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{{Infobox university
|name = Carolina College of Biblical Studies
|former_name = Carolina Bible College
|city = Fayetteville
|state = North Carolina
|country = United States
|president = Dr. Bill F. Korver
|type = Bible college
|established = 1973
|website = [http://ccbs.edu ccbs.edu]
}}
Carolina College of Biblical Studies (formerly Carolina Bible College) is a nondenominational Bible college in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in Biblical Studies. Several non-degree certificates are also available.
History
Carolina College of Biblical Studies was founded as the Cape Fear School of Theology in 1973 by Bill Owens. In 1978, Ralph Richardson took over the leadership role, and a site was purchased and classes started in 1980, at which time the name of the school was changed to Carolina Bible College. Bill Korver became the college's fourth president in April 2004. In April 2012, the name of the college was changed to Carolina College of Biblical Studies.Carolina College of Biblical Studies, [http://www.carolinabiblecollege.org/history.cfm History] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009134052/http://www.carolinabiblecollege.org/history.cfm |date=October 9, 2007 }}. Accessed December 20, 2012.
In 2012, the college listed 20 faculty members all of whom held at least a master's degree. More than 25% held earned doctorates.Carolina College of Biblical Studies, "[http://www.carolinabiblecollege.org/docs/CCBS-Catalog.pdf Academic Catalog 2012-2013] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202185048/http://www.carolinabiblecollege.org/docs/CCBS-Catalog.pdf |date=February 2, 2013 }}" Nearly all were active in local church or para-church ministries.
Academics
The college is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.{{cite web |url=https://www.abhe.org/directory/carolina-christian-college/ |title=ABHE Member Directory |publisher=Association for Biblical Higher Education |date=2022 |accessdate=April 8, 2022}} It is also a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, the Association of Christian Continuing Education Schools and Seminaries, and the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Campus
The college is located on {{convert|3|acre|m2}} in Fayetteville with one main building housing the chapel, classrooms, offices and library. The College is approximately {{convert|2|mi|km}} from Cross Creek Mall and approximately {{convert|10|mi|km}} west of Interstate 95.
Student body
The college primarily serves adult learners. Courses are offered mornings, afternoons, and evenings as well as online. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. Students are racially diverse, with nearly equal numbers of men and women. They come from more than 20 church denominations and independent churches.
References
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External links
- [http://www.ccbs.edu Official website]
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Category:Bible colleges in the United States
Category:Universities and colleges established in 1973
Category:Seminaries and theological colleges in North Carolina
Category:Universities and colleges in Cumberland County, North Carolina