Appalachian Bible College is a private

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. While unaffiliated with any particular denomination, it generally serves independent churches within the fundamental Bible and Baptist associations.

History

The school was founded as Appalachian Bible Institute in 1950 by Dr. Lester E. Pipkin and Rev. Robert S. Guelich. Pipkin served as the school's first President until he was replaced by Daniel L. Anderson, current president, in 1983.

Academics

All students who enroll in ABC's dual-major Bachelor of Arts program have one

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in Bible and Theology and choose another ministry-related major. Additional programs include a Bible Certificate and an Associate of Arts. The school also offers online courses through ABC Connect, and on-campus modular classes for its Master of Arts in Ministry degree. In 2014, ABC began offering accredited courses to inmates at

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, West Virginia's maximum security prison. Mount Olive Bible College students are enrolled in the Pastoral ministry major. The first graduating class received Bachelor of Arts degrees in December 2018.

Accreditation

ABC is accredited by both the

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and the

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References

External links

Official website
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