Pacific Bible College (Medford, Oregon)

Pacific Bible College
Motto Training Students to Kingdom Think
Type Private
Established 1991
President Mike Robinson
Location Medford, Oregon, USA
42°19′46″N 122°52′35″W / 42.329453°N 122.876405°W / 42.329453; -122.876405Coordinates: 42°19′46″N 122°52′35″W / 42.329453°N 122.876405°W / 42.329453; -122.876405
Website www.pacificbible.com

Pacific Bible College is an independent, private, two-year Bible college located in Medford, Oregon, United States. Students can pursue a two-year Associate of Biblical Studies or a one-year Certificate in Christian Ministries. PBC also offers the Foundations Program which provides a Bible based, two-year general studies curriculum which is transferable to accepting four-year institutions.[1]

History

In 1989 local Christian radio station owner, Perry Atkinson met with a group of pastors to discuss the possibility of a Bible college in southern Oregon. In December 1991 Dove Bible Institute was founded. The name was changed to Pacific Bible College in 2000.[2]

Academics

Authorization/Accreditation

Pacific Bible College is authorized by the State of Oregon to grant the Associate of Biblical Studies and Certificate in Christian Ministries. Additional degrees are in the development process. PBC has full or partial articulation agreements in place with New Hope Christian College, Corban University, and Multnomah University. Pacific Bible College holds applicant status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Applicant status is a pre-membership status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving candidate status within four years.[3]

References

  1. "Pacific Bible College FAQ". Pacific Bible College. Retrieved December 22, 2011.
  2. Achen, Paris (October 8, 2010). "Pacific Bible College Seeks Accreditation". Mail Tribune. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  3. "Pacific Bible Attains Application Status". Pacific Bible College. Retrieved December 22, 2011.

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