Calvary Chapel Bible College is an unaccredited evangelical Christian Biblical studies college located at 26409 CA-189 in

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. The campus relocated to Murrieta Hot Springs in Murrieta, California from 1994 to 2022 before returning to the original Twin Peaks site in July 2022. It was founded as a ministry of

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and operates on a 15-week spring and fall semester schedule. Classes offered include individual Bible books, topical courses (eg. Worship, Missions, Apologetics, Christian Leadership, and Biblical Greek & Hebrew), Old and New Testament Surveys, Attributes Of God, Practical Christian Ministry, Community Worship, Christian Education, and Chapel. Students are also required to attend chapel and seminars prior to their graduation.

History

Founded in 1975, Calvary Chapel Bible School was originally a "short, intensive residential study program"Calvary Chapel Bible College History https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/home/history-facilities/ with a tape-based

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consisting primarily of

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s by Calvary Chapel founder Chuck Smith and different speakers. Courses developed over time to include Biblical expositions, research, commentary, and leading scholarly views. C.C.B.C. now offers full programs leading to two and four-year degrees along with a variety of professional certifications. They additionally have articulation agreements where credits can be transferred to numerous schools including

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. Certificates of completion are awarded to students who are either not prepared for college-level work or who have not completed high school. The college is currently on track for accreditation through the

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and many transfer arrangements have already been established with accredited colleges.

Education

An Associate of Theology degree is offered to high school graduates, and

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of Biblical Studies degrees are given to students who have completed an associate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college along with other courses. No matter which degree or certificate is earned, the Biblical program of study is the same. Required courses are

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, Biblical Missions, Theology, and one of the four Gospels. The remaining requirements are elective Bible classes, twelve credits of Bible surveys based on Chuck Smith's ''Through the Bible'' series, four semesters of practical service, and other electives. The total number of semester credits required to graduate with the Diploma or Associate's is 72, or 132 for the bachelor's degree.

Notable alumni

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, Christian Singer and Songwriter

Notable faculty

* Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel Founder & President

References

External links

Official Website

Official Alumni Website

Calvary Chapel Bible College Affiliate Campuses
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