Louisville Bible College
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1948 |
| Affiliation | Christian churches and churches of Christ |
| Location | Louisville, USA |
| Colors | Burgundy & Gold |
| Nickname | Trailblazers |
| Website |
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Louisville Bible College is an accredited, private, co-educational college located in southeast Louisville, Kentucky. It was founded in September 1948. LBC's mission is "to educate preachers and other Christian leaders for Christ's Church."
The College is authorized to grant degrees by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.[1]
Accreditation
Louisville Bible College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education.[2]
Courses of study
Degrees
- Certificate of Christian Leadership (offered fully online)
- Associate of Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Master of Arts
All bachelor's degree students major in Bible and select one of the following specialties:
- Preaching Ministry
- Women's Ministry
- Apologetics
- Youth Ministry
- Christian Education
- Missions
- Family Ministry & Counseling
- General Ministries[3]
Master's degree students select one of the following:
- Bible (Focus: Old Testament or New Testament)
- Bible and Ministry
- Bible and Theology[4]
Student life
LBC is primarily a commuter campus with student housing available for those beyond a commuting distance.[5]
Students are encouraged to participate in campus life (such as cookouts with administration, faculty & staff and the annual "Christmas at the President's Home") and to cultivate a network of Christian mentors and friends.[6]
Chapel services are held weekly and are considered to be an important part of Student Life. They are developed to meet students' spiritual formation needs.[7]
Administration
- Barry S. Thornton, D.D, Acting President/Vice President for Advancement[8]
Board of Regents
The Board of Regents is the governing body of the College. The Board is responsible for hiring the President, setting policy, approving the budget, securing adequate funding/resources, and advancing the mission of the institution.
Presidents
The college has had seven presidents.
- Ira M. Boswell (1949–1950)
- Ralph L. Records (1950–1965)
- Frank W. Buck (1965–1971)
- Thomas R. Omer (1971–1990)
- Tommy W. Mobley, D.Min. (1990–2004)
- Charles A. McNeely, D.D. (2004–2009)
- Tracy W. Marx, D.Min. (2010–2015)
Campus facilities
The current campus is located at 8211 Restoration Drive in Louisville and consists of the following facilities.
- Ralph L. Records Hall
- Ira M. Boswell Memorial Library
- Bell Hall
- Maintenance Building
- Two condominium units
Notable students
Pat Day — Inductee, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
Affiliation
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
Gallery
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Records Hall
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Gray Room
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Campus Entrance
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Boswell Memorial Library
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Library Stacks
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Library—New Testament Studies
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Inspiration Garden—College Seal
References
- ↑ Council on Postsecondary Education Information
- ↑ "Association for Biblical Education".
- ↑ LBC. "UNDERGRAD".
- ↑ LBC. "GRADUATE".
- ↑ LBC. "HOUSING".
- ↑ LBC. "STUDENT LIFE".
- ↑ LBC. "CHAPEL".
- ↑ LBC. "STAFF".