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Name of Institution: Biblical Theological Seminary
Founded: 1971
Biblical Seminary began as Biblical School of Theology in 1971 through the shared vision of Dr. Allan A. MacRae, former president of Faith Theological School, and Dr. Jack W. Murray, president of Bible Evangelism, Inc.. Dr. MacRae and his colleagues became the founding faculty and classes began meeting in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania granted Biblical the right to grant degrees in 1974; in 1978 the school's name was changed to Biblical Theological Seminary.
Dr. David G. Dunbar was inaugurated as Biblical's third president in 1986. Biblical was accredited by the Middle States Association in 1990 and by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada in 1995.
Locations:
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200 North Main Street Hatfield, PA 19440 |
4455 North 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 |
Our Mission Statement:
To incarnate and communicate the story of Jesus with...
- Humility and authenticity
- Fidelity to Scripture
- Appreciation of the Christian tradition
- Sensitivity to the needs and aspirations of postmodern culture
What We Believe:
Biblical Theological Seminary is an evangelical seminary committed to the gospel of Jesus Christ and a generously orthodox Christian faith for the purpose of preparing missional leaders to serve the church. We are intent on maintaining the following convictions in the life and work of our community. Read more about our convictions.
Affiliation:
Independent, Interdenominational
Enrollment:
337: 67% men, 33% women; 39% Asian, 12% African-American. Over 30 denominations represented. (2012 data)
Accreditation:
Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved: MDiv, MA in Counseling, MA in Ministry, MA, DMin. Approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program.
The Commission contact information is:
- The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
- 10 Summit Park Drive
- Pittsburgh, PA 15275
- USA
- Telephone: 412-788-6505
- Fax: 412-788-6510
- Website: www.ats.edu
Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education to offer: Doctor's - Research/Scholarship, Master's, Doctor's - Professional Practice, Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Post-Master's Certificate.
The Commission contact information is:
- 3624 Market Street
- Philadelphia, PA 19104
- USA
- Telephone: 267-284–5000
- Fax: 215-662–5501
- Website: www.msche.org
State Licensure:
Biblical Seminary is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Alumni:
Almost 1,300 alumni serving worldwide
President:
David G. Dunbar, PhD
Controller:
Wayne Davidson
Faculty:
13 Resident; 12 with doctorates; 16 adjuncts
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Financial Aid:
Our students receive awards, scholarships, and grants from a variety of sources. Biblical believes that no qualified student should be discouraged from pursuing seminary education for financial reasons. Find out more about our Financial Aid Programs.
Tuition and Fees:
Tuition and fees will vary by program. Click here to learn more about tuition costs
Library:
52,000 bound volumes; subscriptions to over 400 periodicals; Voyager Online Public Access Catalog; electronic databases; interlibrary loans.Find out more about our Library Services
Biblical Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, scholarship, loan programs, and other school-administered programs. Biblical admits students of any race, color, sex, age, disability, national origin, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.
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- Sexual Abuse Education
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