frequently asked questions
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Morning classes are held in the classroom with live instructors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m.
On Wednesday evenings, pre-service prayer begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 7:00 p.m. service. After, we have a post-service debrief that concludes at 9:20 p.m.
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Evening classes take place in the classroom, where instruction is delivered via video on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. The live teaching session conducted in the monring are recorded and subsequently presented to evening students through these videos.
On Wednesday evenings, pre-service prayer begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 7:00 p.m. service. After, we have a post-service debrief that concludes at 9:20 p.m.
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Morning exams are built into the Tuesday through Thursday schedule after the last class of the corresponding session.
Evening exams take place on Saturday mornings, starting at 9:00 a.m., after the last class of the corresponding session.
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No. You must select either morning or evening classes and commit to that choice throughout the whole school year.
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Yes, both options follow the same curriculum. Please note that course dates and exam schedules may differ.
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No, we do not currently offer online courses. At Life Bible College, we believe that much of what our students receive is not only taught but also caught, as we are both Word and Spirit.
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Students have one week off for Thanksgiving and Spring Break and three weeks off for Christmas.
Finances
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LBC tuition* is $2,150 per year for all three years. The amount students pay covers tuition ($1,900) and the enrollment fee ($250), which covers books and our online learning management system (Populi).
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Many inquire about scholarships and/or financial assistance. Life Bible College does not qualify for Federal student aid. We also do not have a scholarship program at this time.
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Accepted students are welcome to pay their tuition in full at any time. Students using our payment plan must pay $237.50* each month from September through April of the following year. The Enrollment Fee of $250 is due by the second Friday in September.
*The monthly tuition amount is subject to change, but is set during the school year.
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Yes. Convenient monthly payment plans are available for your tuition. The first payment is due on September 5, and the final payment is due on April 5.
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Yes, we are happy to offer Military personnel a 10% discount, married couples attending during the same year a 20% discount, and senior citizens (65+) a 50% discount.
Military tuition: $1,710 (+$250)
Married tuition: $1,520 (+$250) each
Senior tuition: $950 (+$250)
Policies
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Yes. Life Bible College desires that all students be dressed modestly and in good taste. We follow a business casual dress code; however, nice jeans and well-kept tennis shoes are acceptable.
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A device with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and location services enabled is required for daily attendance, access to grades, school announcements, and course exams. A smartphone can work; however, a tablet or a laptop computer is recommended.
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Life Bible College is not accredited by any agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). Life Bible College has chosen to be a non-accredited institution through a state accrediting agency because of its specific focus on training ministers. However, we are accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International (TACI). Serving the Christian education community for over 30 years, TACI is a non-profit church educational organization. Their philosophy is to demonstrate accountability to the consuming public for education obtained in non-traditional evangelical educational institutions.
TACI's accreditation is not recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Yes. Students who successfully complete the second year of Life Bible College will receive an Associate Degree in Ministry.*
*A cumulative 2.0 GPA must be maintained.
*All financial obligations must be fulfilled. -
No. Life Bible College does not qualify for state or federal tax deductions.
SCHEDULE
We offer two options: morning classes and evening classes.
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