About Biblical
Quick Facts
Founded: 1971
Biblical Seminary began as Biblical School of Theology in 1971 through the shared vision of Dr. Allan A. MacRae, former president of Faith Theological School, and Dr. Jack W. Murray, president of Bible Evangelism, Inc. More.
Locations:
Main Campus |
Urban MDiv Classes |
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200 North Main Street |
Joy in the City 4455 North 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19140 |
What we believe: Our convictions
Accreditation: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19401; The Association of Theological Schools (ATS), 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburg, PA 15275-1103; licensed to grant degrees by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Affiliation: Independent, interdenominational
Enrollment: 319: 70% men, 30% women; 15% Asian, 14% African-American. Over 30 denominations represented. (2011 data)
Alumni: Almost 1,300 alumni serving worldwide
Faculty: 13 resident; 12 with doctorates; 16 adjuncts
Academic Degrees Offered:
Master of Divinity
LEAD Master of Divinity
LEAD Master of Divinity, Urban Concentration
Master of Arts in Counseling
Master of Arts in Ministry
Master of Arts in Ministry, Counseling Concentration
Master of Arts - Missional Theology
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Doctor of Ministry (Advanced Missional Leadership)
Certificates
Certificate in Biblical Counseling
Certificate in Advanced Professional Counseling
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Certificate in Advanced Pastoral Studies
Certificate in Missional Theology
Campus: Convenient to major highways and public transportation; residential campus with housing for 30 students, including married couples. directions
Library: 52,000 bound volumes; subscriptions to over 400 periodicals; Voyager Online Public Access Catalog; electronic databases; interlibrary loans. library
Tuition/Fees: Tuition and fees vary by program. tuition & fees
Mission: our mission statement
Financial Aid: Our students receive awards, scholarships, and grants from a variety of sources. Biblical believes that no qualified student should be discouraged from pursuing seminary education for financial reasons. financial aid information.
Biblical Seminary is:
- rooted in a deep love of the Bible
- friendly and accepting
- innovative
- practical
- culturally aware
- missional
Dr. David G. Dunbar was inaugurated as Biblical's third president in 1986. Biblical was accredited by the Middle States Association in 1990 and by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada in 1995.
The greater Philadelphia region
Biblical Seminary is located in southeastern Pennsylvania, within easy driving distance of Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Allentown, PA. Local trains and SEPTA buses also provide access to the school. The area boasts historical landmarks (Valley Forge, Independence Hall, and Washington's Crossing, to name a few), cultural attractions, outdoor activities, and beautiful countryside.
