Appalachian Bible College

Not to be confused with Appalachian State University.
Appalachian Bible College
MottoBecause life is for service
TypePrivate Bible college
Established1950; 75 years ago (1950)
PresidentDaniel L. Anderson
Academic staff
13
Students250
Location
Mount Hope
,
West Virginia
,
United States

37°51′09″N 81°12′00″W / 37.852633°N 81.200117°W / 37.852633; -81.200117
CampusSuburban
Sporting affiliations
NCCAA Division II – Mideast
MascotWarriors
Websiteabc.edu

Appalachian Bible College is a private Bible college in Mount Hope, West Virginia. While unaffiliated with any particular denomination, it generally serves independent churches within the fundamental Bible and Baptist associations.

History

The school was founded as Appalachian Bible Institute in 1950 by Lester E. Pipkin and Robert S. Guelich. Pipkin served as the school's first president until he was replaced by Daniel L. Anderson, current president, in 1983. The school started as a Bible training institute for the youth of the Appalachian Mountains.[1]

Academics

All students who enroll in ABC's dual-major Bachelor of Arts program have one major in Bible and Theology and choose another ministry-related major. Additional programs include a Bible Certificate and an Associate of Arts. The school also offers online courses through ABC Connect, and on-campus modular classes for its Master of Arts in Ministry degree.

In 2014, ABC began offering accredited courses to inmates at Mount Olive Correctional Complex, West Virginia's maximum security prison.[2] Mount Olive Bible College students are enrolled in the Pastoral ministry major. The first graduating class received Bachelor of Arts degrees in December 2018.[3]

Accreditation

ABC is accredited by both the Higher Learning Commission and the Association for Biblical Higher Education.[4]

Athletics

The Athletic Department of Appalachian Bible College is part of the National Christian College Athletic Association.[5] Appalachian Bible College participates in the following intercollegiate sports:

  • Men's basketball
  • Men's soccer
  • Women's basketball
  • Women's volleyball

References

  1. ^ "History". Appalachian Bible College. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
  2. ^ Mount Olive Bible College
  3. ^ "Mount Olive Bible College". abc.edu. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
  4. ^ "Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs". U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education. Archived from the original on August 25, 2008. Retrieved April 19, 2013.
  5. ^ "2023-2024 NCCAA Membership Directory" (PDF). National Christian College Athletic Association. Retrieved 5 January 2024.



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