Nazarene Bible College

Nazarene Bible College (NBC) is a private Nazarene Bible college in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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]

Not to be confused with Nazarene Bible Institute.
Nazarene Bible College
Nazarene Bible College Seal
Motto"Christian Education for those Called to Serve"
TypeBible College
Established1967
Religious affiliation
Nazarene
PresidentHarold B. Graves Jr.[1]
Students1400[2]
Location
Colorado Springs
,
Colorado
,
United States

38.813760°N 104.753080°W / 38.813760; -104.753080
CampusCity
ColorsNavy and Silver   
Websitewww.nbc.edu

Academics

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, and South Pacific Nazarene Theological College.[7]

Presidents
  • Charles H. Strickland: 1967–1972
  • Leonard S. Oliver: 1972–1984[8]
  • Jerry D. Lambert: 1984–1994[9]
  • Hiram E. Sanders: 1994–2006
  • Harold B. Graves Jr.: 2006–present[10]

See also

References
  1. Nazarene Bible College Welcome page 08 Feb 2011
  2. Nazarene Bible College: Facts page from 08 Feb 2011
  3. Nazarene Bible College: History page from 08 Feb 2011
  4. Nazarene Bible College: Affiliation page from 08 Feb 2011
  5. Nazarene Bible College: Online page from 08 Feb 2011
  6. Nazarene Bible College: Why NBC page from 08 Feb 2011
  7. Nazarene Bible College: Partnerships page from 08 Feb 2011
  8. http://whdl.nbc.edu/leonard-s-oliver?language=en
  9. http://whdl.nbc.edu/jerry-d-lambert
  10. https://www.graceandpeacemagazine.org/trends-in-clergy-education-an-interview-with-harold-b-graves/
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