Academic Program Proposal

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Lancaster Bible College Associate, Bachelor, & Master DegreesOut-of-State Renewal Application 3/21/2019Authorized 6/17/2019
Out-of-State Renewal Application Program Description
Lancaster Bible College has submitted a renewal application, with the request for extended approval for five (5) years (through August 31, 2024), to offer its twelve previously approved programs. In addition, Lancaster Bible College is seeking approval for new areas of concentration within three of its previously approved programs. Lancaster Bible College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHE). Lancaster Bible College is a private not for profit institution based out of Pennsylvania and is registered as a foreign corporation in the State of Maryland. <br> <br>Previously approved programs: <br>1. Concentrated Bible (Lower Division Certificate) <br>2. Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Biblical Studies (Formerly A.S. in General Studies) <br>3. Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Biblical Studies (Formerly B.S. in Bible) <br>4. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in General Studies <br>5. Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration <br>6. Master of Arts (M.A.) in Biblical Studies <br>7. Master of Arts (M.A.) in Ministry <br>8. Master of Arts (M.A.) in Christian Care <br>9. Master of Divinity (M.Div.) <br>10. Master of Arts (M.A.) in Professional Counseling <br>11. Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) <br>12. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biblical Studies <br> <br> <br>Lancaster Bible College has proposed the following new areas of concentrations within its previously approved programs: <br> <br>Concentrations in the Master of Divinity: <br>Bible Exposition <br>Christian Apologetics <br>Christian Care <br>Cultural Engagement <br>Leadership Studies <br>Pastoral Studies <br> <br>Concentrations in the Master of Arts in Ministry: <br>Leadership Studies <br>Pastoral Studies <br> <br>Concentrations in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies <br>Bible Exposition <br>Christian Apologetics <br>Cultural Engagement <br>