Carolina College of Biblical Studies (formerly Carolina Bible College) is a nondenominational Bible college based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. It is a post-secondary institution offering associate and bachelor's degree programs in Biblical Studies. Several non-degree certificates are also available.
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Location
The school is located on 3 acres (12,000 m2) in Fayetteville with one main building housing the chapel, classrooms, offices and library. The College is approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) from Cross Creek Mall and approximately 10 miles (16 km) west of Interstate 95.
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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 males and females and come from more than 20 differing church denominations and independent churches.
History
Carolina College of Biblical Studies was founded as the Cape Fear School of Theology in 1973 by Dr. Bill Owens. In 1978, Dr. 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. Dr. 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.
The school currently lists 20 faculty members all of whom hold at least a master's degree. More than 25% hold earned doctorates. Nearly all are active in local church or para-church ministries.
Accreditation
In February 2013,Carolina College of Biblical Studies was granted initial accreditation by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, which is recognized by the United States Department of Education as an approved accrediting agency. Currently, the institution belongs to the Association of Christian Schools International and the Association of Christian Continuing Education Schools and Seminaries. CCBS is also a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
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