 Nazarene Bible College Seal | |
| Motto | "Christian Education for those Called to Serve" |
|---|---|
| Type | Bible College |
| Established | 1967 |
Religious affiliation | Nazarene |
| President | Scott J. Sherwood[1] |
| Students | 1400[2] |
| Location | , , United States 38°48′50″N 104°45′11″W / 38.813760°N 104.753080°W |
| Campus | City |
| Colors | Navy and Silver |
| Website | www.nbc.edu |
Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is a private Nazarene Bible college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1964,[2] chartered in 1967, and approved by the Colorado Department of Education to grant degrees in 1970.[3] NBC has a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio.[2]
Academics[edit]
Nazarene Bible College is a baccalaureate granting institution affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene.[4] All the degree programs (except Christian counseling) are offered through the online delivery system.[5]
NBC has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 2006, and the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) since 1976. NBC is also approved by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).[6]
NBC has collaborated with several institutions, including Caribbean Nazarene College, Nazarene Higher Education Consortium, Nazarene Theological College, The Salvation Army and South Pacific Nazarene Theological College.[7]
In 2017, the college announced its intention to close its physical campus in Colorado Springs and switch to online-only instruction, citing declining enrollment for in-person offerings with just 73 students in 2016. The property was sold for redevelopment,[8] with the bell tower and circular chapel building to be retained in the housing complex that was built on the site.[9]
Presidents[edit]
- Charles H. Strickland: 1967–1972
- Leonard S. Oliver: 1972–1984[10]
- Jerry D. Lambert: 1984–1994[11]
- Hiram E. Sanders: 1994–2006
- Harold B. Graves Jr.: 2006–2021[12]
- Scott J. Sherwood: 2021-present[13]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Biblical and Ministerial Preparation for Second Career Adults".
- ^ a b c "Accredited Private Four-Year Co-Educational Bible College". www.nbc.edu.
- ^ "Nazarene Bible College: History page from 08 Feb 2011".
- ^ "Affiliation - Online Education - Bible College Partnerships". www.nbc.edu.
- ^ "Online - Institution of Online Higher Education - Bible College". www.nbc.edu.
- ^ "Accredited Quality Higher Education - Christian Bible College". www.nbc.edu.
- ^ "Partnerships - A Nazarene Missional Approach to Education". www.nbc.edu.
- ^ Kelley, Debbie (May 10, 2017). "50-year-old Bible college in Colorado Springs to sell campus, switch to online-only instruction". The Gazette. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ Foster, Regan (February 14, 2020). "Housing project tests opportunity zone". Colorado Springs Business Journal. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Leonard S. Oliver | Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library". whdl.nbc.edu.
- ^ "Jerry D. Lambert | Wesleyan-Holiness Digital Library". whdl.nbc.edu.
- ^ "Trends in Clergy Education: An Interview with Harold B. Graves". www.graceandpeacemagazine.org.
- ^ "Olivet the Magazine - Spring 2020". Issuu.
