About Nazarene Bible College
Our Mission is Clear.
Nazarene Bible College is an undergraduate, professional school of Christian ministry committed to academic and practical programs designed to educate students for service and leadership in a diverse world.
Founded and sponsored by the Church of the Nazarene, the college has a unique place among the institutions of higher learning in the denomination. The college provides ministerial preparation for a diverse community of adult learners primarily within the United States through traditional and innovative delivery systems. The college is committed to a strong program of academic excellence offering baccalaureate and associate degrees supported by appropriate student development programs and strategies.
Nazarene Bible College views truth through the Wesleyan-Holiness perspective and affirms the Bible as the cornerstone for a proper understanding of God's redemptive plan for humankind. The college especially emphasizes the biblical doctrine of entire sanctification and living a holy, Christlike life.
Accreditation and Recognition
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 2006.
Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), 1976. The ABHE is a member of the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and is approved by the United States Department of Education.
Accreditation
Accreditation documents may be reviewed by contacting the office of the president.
- Chartered by the State of Colorado (1967) as a non-profit educational institution.
- Approved by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (1969) to grant degrees.
- Approved for training veterans and authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
- Approved by the Church of the Nazarene International Board of Education for training leaders toward ordination or commission in the ministries of the Church of the Nazarene.
- Approved by the United States Department of Education for federal aid to students (Title IV).
- Approved by the Association of Christian Schools International for teacher certification training.
Online Education Proven to Work!
National Average
Nazarene Bible College
- Completed Courses
- Incomplete Courses
While the national average of those who begin an online class and finish it is only 47%, Nazarene Bible College has a consistent 94% completion rate average since 1998.
Exceptional Online Program!
NBC continues to lead the way in offering courses available to anyone, anytime, anywhere in the world. This year NBC will offer over 100 different catalog courses, with 50 different classes offered in each of seven six-week-long online sessions. These classes can lead to a baccalaureate degree or to fulfillment of the educational requirements for ordination within the Church of the Nazarene or Christian school teacher certification though the Association of Christian Schools International.
While the national average of those who begin an online class and finish it is only 47%, Nazarene Bible College has a consistent 94% completion rate average since 1998. The reason for this outstanding completion rate is:
- a. The superior course management software,
- b. The outstanding student services,
- c. The quality and commitment of our faculty,
- d. The great sense of community developed in online classes, and
- e. The commitment of our online students.
Nazarene Bible College has developed a system of online course delivery that offers ease of use, power, speed, and reliability. Course content is delivered through Internet pages, and class discussions are held in a "store and retrieve" newsgroup format. This allows for downloading the class notes and working off-line—a great benefit to students that is rarely found in other systems. Our course management software enables students to complete their education anywhere, anytime, from any computer in the world that has Internet access.
Our Talented Faculty
We Take Your Education Personally
Nazarene Bible College offers talented faculty members that are here to help.
Faculty members at NBC are practitioners as well as educators. The full-time faculty at NBC has more than 150 years of practical experience in pastoral or staff roles in churches of all sizes. Adjunct faculty members are all involved in ministry within their own local churches.
Faculty members take a personal interest in students in a way that is unlike other colleges. Campus faculty members open their homes to students and their families. Faculty members pray with students online, on the telephone, at the altar in chapel, in their offices, and at local Nazarene churches.
Ordination
NBC Fulfills Education Requirements for Ordination.
The Sourcebook on Ordination: United States of America Edition, 2006, published by Clergy Development, Church of the Nazarene, stipulates the requirements for elder or deacon ordination within the Church of the Nazarene. The B.A.Min. with a major in Pastoral Ministries meets the requirements for the elder ordination course of study as outlined in the Sourcebook. The B.A.Min. degree with a major in Christian Educational Ministries or a major in Music Ministries meets the requirements for the deacon ordination course of study for those respective fields. Ordination requirements for other deacon tracks are supported by specific programs.
Students from traditions other than the Church of the Nazarene are welcome to pursue ministerial training at Nazarene Bible College. Fulfilling ordination requirements in one's respective denomination, however, will be the responsibility of the individual student.
What NBC Offers
What NBC Offers
Nazarene Bible College offers two degrees—the Bachelor of Arts in Ministry (B.A.Min.) and the Associate of Arts in Lay Ministries (A.A.L.M.). These degrees are offered through two design structures—the traditional degree structure and the Advantage accelerated degree structure. Both structures are offered on campus and online.
Traditional Degree
In the traditional degree structure, a B.A.Min. major can be taken in Bible and Theology, Christian Counseling (campus only), Christian Educational Ministries, Counseling for Christian Ministries (online only), Music Ministries, or Pastoral Ministries. In addition to a major, it is possible to receive a minor in Biblical Languages, Early Education Ministries, Christian Educational Ministries, Missions, Music Ministries, NewStart, or Pastoral Ministries.
Advantage Accelerated Degree
In the Advantage accelerated degree structure, a major can be taken in Leadership and Ethics, Christian Counseling (campus only), Christian School Education, or Counseling for Christian Ministries (online only).
Associate of Arts in Lay Ministries
The A.A.L.M. degree offers concentrations in Church Ministries, Christian Educational Ministries, Early Education Ministries, Music Ministries, and Women's Studies. The associate of arts degree requires a minimum of 64 semester hours for graduation.