Baptist Bible College and Seminary
538 Venard Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Baptist Bible College and Seminary's goal is to prepare students -- both men and women -- for Christian seminary careers and it has been doing just that since 1932. Originally founded in Johnson City, N.Y., Baptist Bible College and Seminary had 40 students in its first class. Today, the student population has grown and so has its campus. Now located in Clarks Summit, Pa., the sClarks Summit chool is home to more than 1,000 students who seek to pursue a degree in higher education.

More than two decades after its founding, Baptist Bible College and Seminary offers nearly 40 degree program that range from one-year Bible certification doctoral degrees. Baptist Biblical College is devoted to undergraduate studies that offer a biblical perspective as the Pennsylvania college feels that the Bible should be at the heart of all studies.

Undergraduates may choose between a number of programs including communication ministries programs, general ministries programs, mission programs, music ministries programs, office professionals programs, pastoral programs, pre-professional programs, specialized ministry programs and teacher education programs. Receive your master's degree in one of three subject areas at Baptist Bible College: biblical ministries, Christian school education and counseling ministries. Each program prepares students for ministry work and supplemental learning, whether it be summer course study or distance learning. The Seminary at Baptist Bible College and Seminary offers students hands-on experience that will equip them with the knowledge and know-how to succeed in the world of ministry. Students may choose from a number of master's degrees at The Seminary at Baptist Bible College and Seminary, which includes a Master of Ministry, a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology. Currently, two doctoral degrees are offered through the ministry: Doctoral of Ministry and Doctoral of Philosophy.

Proudly supporting its athletic programs, Baptist Bible College encourages its athletes to include God in their glories and accomplishments. The Baptist Bible College Defenders are part of the North Eastern Athletic conference and the NCCAA II East Region.

Quick facts:

• Approximately 45 percent of students enrolled at Baptist Bible College and Seminary come from public high schools.


• More than 200 students take part in global ministries each summer.


• At Baptist Bible College and Seminary, students gain field experience by serving and leading in more than 60 churches, parachurch ministries and location organizations.


• The Association of Biblical Higher Education and the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits Baptist Bible College and Seminary.