Lancaster Bible College & Graduate School
About Lancaster Bible College & Graduate SchoolWelcome to Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School the place where you can experience the Word of God in theory and life. You will experience a Bible-centered learning community as you pursue a degree that will prepare you to minister with your life! Founded in 1933, Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School exists to educate Christian students to think and live a biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving him in the Church and society. The philosophy of your education will center in the development of your total being. Head—to develop academically, heart—to grow spiritually, and hands—prepared as a servant of Jesus Christ. Online Degree Experience at Lancaster Bible College & Graduate SchoolJust as our on-campus Degree Completion Program, our online courses are in an accelerated format. Accelerated refers to the fact that, not only are the courses fast-paced, but students earn college credits in a shorter time frame than semester-based courses. Each course is just five weeks in length and three semester credits are earned per course. You must have 45 prior college credits to qualify for our Degree Completion Program. You can complete the entire program online and there are no on-campus requirements. Life Learning CreditBesides taking courses, Degree Completion Program students can receive additional credits for prior life learning. These credits can be from a number of different sources, including military training, workshops, seminars, self-study, noncredit classes, licenses, training programs, work/ministry experiences and by examination. Please note that it is the learning from these sources that is evaluated and results in credit hours being awarded. Adult Friendly Online Degree ProgramInstructional modules are scheduled in a way that allows you to fit the program into an already busy lifestyle. In fact, students enrolled in the online program can complete their weekly assignments at times convenient to them. One module is taken at a time and each student will have a flexible schedule created to meet our graduation requirements. Online Degree Completion Program ObjectivesIn the Degree Completion Program you will be able to:
Lancaster Bible College & Graduate School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability. |
Accreditation
Lancaster Bible College & Graduate School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104; 267-284-5000) as well as the Association for Biblical Higher Education (5575 S. Semoran Blvd. Suite 26, Orlando, FL 32878-0339; 407-207-0808).
School Facts
Institutional Accrediting Agency
Agency that determines the quality of education and training for an institution of higher education.
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Address
Physical location of institution's main/corporate office or headquarters.
Degree Completion Program
901 Eden Road
Lancaster PA 17601-5036
Calendar Type
When you can enroll in/take classes.
Two terms per calendar year starting at rotating dates.
Credit-earning Options
Does the school accept transfer credits or other approved credits?
Transfer credits accepted from accredited institutions. Standardized tests accepted; CLEP, DANTES, AP, IB, and ACE-approved college credit. Military credits awarded/ transferrable. Credit for prior learning is also available.
Delivery Format
Is learning completed entirely online, and are there any special teaching methods?
Format is online using Moodle platform.
Technical Requirements
Required hardware/software that you'll need in order to run the course software.
Personal computer with Internet access; Minimum 56.6 K modem connection (DSL or Cable is highly recommended); 512 MB of RAM recommended; Must have Internet Service Provider (ISP), sound card and speakers.
Geographic Restrictions
Can you take the programs anywhere?
US only.
Scholarships Offered
Does the institution offer any direct grants or scholarships?
Students are encouraged to work with the University's Financial Aid office to obtain information about organizations that can help them find sources of funding (scholarships, grants, loan forgiveness programs, etc.)
Loans Offered
The types of loans can you make use of to help fund your education.
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Federal Application for Free Financial Aid (FAFSA).



