College is about life preparation–getting ready for the responsibilities and challenges that are just around the corner. At Baptist Bible College, it is also about heart preparation. It’s about educating and developing students who desire to think biblically and use Scripture as the foundation, focus, and filter for their whole life. The Bible Certificate program provides you with the opportunity to spend an entire year laying a solid foundation for life by training your mind academically and preparing your heart spiritually.

The Bible Certificate program functions as a stepping stone for the student looking to pursue careers or vocations outside of full-time ministry but who still desires to be grounded in the knowledge and understanding of the Word. The courses in the Bible Certificate program are freshman-level courses intended to give a broad overview of Bible history, personal Bible study, and basic theology.

As a student, your heart and mind will be stretched by the teaching and counsel of an outstanding Christian faculty that brings over 200 years of combined ministry experience to the classroom. You will develop a strong Christian worldview that will be critical to your success in life, regardless of your location or  calling. And whether you enter ministry or further academic study, you will benefit greatly from the challenge of
college-level coursework, hands-on ministry experience, and the chance to interact with other students who are passionate about seeking God’s glory in their lives.

Real People

“I attended a Christian high school, but it was great to get further biblical education in a college setting. At BBC, I got to deal with a lot of doctrines and views that were totally new to me. The faculty is great! God taught me the blessings of getting involved with others and diving into each other's lives, even if I am only there for a short period of time. I was able to participate in the Girl Scouts program while at BBC. Each week I met with some under-privileged girls near downtown Scranton. It taught me to reach out to people I wouldn't normally pursue and to be light for Christ even if I can't talk about Him. The lesson I learned at BBC about being "fully there" wherever God has me, helped me to dive into the lives of the students with whom we work. I never thought youth would be where God would want me to serve, but I have never been so blessed.”

– Moriah Huff, BBC graduate, Youth Pastor’s Wife, Fox Valley Bible Church, St. Charles, IL

“When it came time for me to choose a college, I knew BBC’s position and was certain that I would receive more than just a good education; I knew that I would receive a godly one as well. In addition to my Bible courses, I learned how to live a practical, godly life. I learned how to do so many things like keeping an organized daily schedule and communicating with people on a large scale. While I was at BBC, I was a hospice volunteer, and I would visit elderly people with terminal illnesses. I was definitely moved out of my comfort zone through that experience, but it was a blessing to see how I could spread Christ’s love to others in simple ways. Since graduating, I have been serving as an assistant youth leader, and we recently returned from an inner-city missions trip. I am happy to say that both in the preparation time and in the time we were ministering, I was able to utilize a lot of the skills and knowledge I gained through the Bible Certificate program from practical Bible study tips to street witnessing methods. This program is a good basis for any type of ministry one might encounter.”

– Elizabeth Hauser, BBC graduate, pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising