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ABOUT US
Arizona Bible College and Seminary (AZBCS) is designed with an accelerated academic schedule and offers affordable tuition with low debt burden. The College maintains an open enrollment admission policy, which requires proof of a high-school diploma, GED, or its equivalent. The seminary requires a bachelor's degree for enrollment.
Arizona Bible College and Seminary fills a unique niche in post-secondary Christian education by providing continuing education for students seeking to serve in the ministry field.
Since 2008, the education programs have been developed for our on-line curricula and continuing education credit is available for all participating students.
With AZBCS online study programs, students learn biblical knowledge at a college and seminary level and develop ministry training to become a ministry career professional in 12 - 24 months. For students working in a lay capacity in ministry, our programs will improve their professional skills and help them to minister on a broader and more effective level. Those seeking a professional career in ministry will learn HOW and WHERE to find a job here. Our programs will guide each student every step of the way and there is no experience necessary to start.
Our graduates are highly regarded and recognized by churches and para-church organizations around the world
Action training gives you knowledge and experience.
Your AZBCS education contains hands-on training. Each lesson is an easy-to-understand audio/visual action experience. Actual situations and sessions give on-the-job style training to advance you quickly. Learning by doing is the best and most effective way to learn new skills. The AZBCS training program was specifically written to provide you with everything you need to ensure your advancement.
For many, what we offer is a great opportunity to study ministry classes, without having to leave the convenience of their homes, their jobs or families by studying online. Once accepted, students can attend our subsidized programs and work towards their selected degree online. Our campus is completely online and we encourage chat, clubs, blogs, forums, and video and photo exchange between students.
In the process of gaining a degree, students will get an outstanding Christian education (with certain degrees leading to ordination) and an opportunity to become leaders in their chosen field of ministry. To be eligible for the College, students must be United States citizens and meet the academic requirements for the desired program.
For our graduates, there are several opportunities to upgrade their degree and undergo further education.
Our ordaining partner, General Conference of the Evangelical Baptist Church, will subsidize the tuition of an Arizona Bible College and Seminary applicant seeking ordination with them, to a maximum of $2500/yr. with a three year limit. NOTE: AZBCS is an independent, non-denominational college and seminary. However, students are free to be ordained with which ever Christian denomination they choose. Academic requirements will vary according to the program. To learn more about academic requirements applicable or a program, or to obtain more information, contact us at (520) 303-7261 or contact us here.
THE FIRST AND LAST WORD IN MINISTRY CAREERS SINCE 2006
 Arizona Bible College and Seminary, is a division of Abbey Ministries and operates under recognition of exemption, as a religion based degree granting institution, by the Arizona State Board of Private and Post Secondary Education Department under A.R.S. 32-3022 (E). The state of Arizona, like other states, does not require accreditation or theological accreditation for our religious education curriculum.
NOTE 6/1/2010: Arizona Bible College and Seminary has begun state licensing with Arizona State Board of Private and Post Secondary Education Department to award AA, BA amd MA degrees with state approval. This process is the first step towards accreditation and we must be licensed for two years before the accreditation process can begin.
However, the College and Seminary is affiliated with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities - University and College Accountability Network UCAN. The University and College Accountability Network, selects only accredited or non-accredited schools with professional standing to be members with them, to ensure quality educational standards.
Please note: The College will not seek accreditation from governmental secular boards or agencies which conflict with our Christian beliefs since such accreditation programs invariably require conformity to non-biblical standards of instruction, operation, and/or philosophy. (see Accreditation Standard 211)
Arizona Bible College and Seminary operates under the authority of the California Department of Consumer Affairs by Chapters 67 and 635 of the Statutes of 2007.
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