Louisville Bible College is a private, co-educational college located in southeast

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, United States. It was founded in September 1948. LBC's mission is "to educate preachers and other Christian leaders for Christ's Church." The college is authorized to grant degrees in the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a religious institution with a letter on file with the Council on Postsecondary Education.

Courses of study

Degrees

* Certificate of Christian Leadership * Associate of Sacred Literature * Bachelor of Sacred Literature * Master of Sacred Literature All associate degree students major in Bible and select one of the following specialties: * Ministry * Christian Education All bachelor's degree students major in Bible and: * General Ministries degree students select one of the following: * Bible (Focus: Old Testament or New Testament) * Bible and Ministry * Bible and Theology

Student life

LBC is primarily a commuter campus with student housing available for those beyond a commuting distance. Students are encouraged to participate in campus life (such as cookouts with administration, faculty and staff) and to cultivate a network of Christian mentors and friends. Chapel services are held and are considered to be an important part of Student Life. They are developed to meet students' spiritual formation needs.

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents is the governing body of the college. The board is responsible for hiring the President, setting policy, approving the budget, securing adequate funding/resources, and advancing the mission of the institution.

Presidents

The college has had seven presidents. * Ira M. Boswell (1949–1950) * Ralph L. Records (1950–1965) * Frank W. Buck (1965–1971) * Thomas R. Omer (1971–1990) * Tommy W. Mobley, D.Min. (1990–2004; 2016–present) * Charles A. McNeely, D.D. (2004–2009) * Tracy W. Marx, D.Min. (2010–2015) * Kerry Allen, A.A, B.A, MSL (2020-Present)

Campus facilities

The current campus is located at 8211 Restoration Drive in Louisville and consists of the following facilities. * Ralph L. Records Hall * Ira M. Boswell Memorial Library * Chapel is available at LifeBridge Christian Church next to the campus

Notable students

* Pat Day – Inductee,

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Gallery

File:LBC Admin. Building.JPG, Records Hall File:LBC-- Gray Room.JPG, Gray Room File:LBC-- Sign and Library.JPG, Campus Entrance File:LBC-- Library Entrance.JPG, Boswell Memorial Library File:LBC-- Library Stacks and Tables.JPG, Library Stacks File:LBC--Books.JPG, Library—New Testament Studies File:LBC--Garden Seal.JPG, Inspiration Garden—College Seal

References

External links

* {{authority control Bible colleges Educational institutions established in 1948 Universities and colleges in Louisville, Kentucky 1948 establishments in Kentucky Christianity in Louisville, Kentucky