About UsLancaster Bible College is authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to grant the undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Science in Bible, Bachelor of Science in Education, Associate of Science in Bible, Associate of Science in Secretarial Studies, two one-year certificate programs, and the graduate degrees of Master of Arts in Bible, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in Counseling, and Master of Education in School Counseling. The College is listed in the Directory of Post secondary Institutions published by the US Department of Education.
LBC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) [formerly the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC)], and is approved by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). In addition to ACSI certification, graduates of the Elementary Education, Health and Physical Education, and M.Ed. School Counseling programs receive state certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The College is also a member of the Evangelical Training Association (ETA). ETA is a nationally recognized agency for the promotion of higher standards for Christian teachers and church educators. ETA diplomas are awarded to qualified students upon graduation.
Lancaster Bible College is approved by the United States Department of Justice for the training of nonimmigrant international students.
The names and addresses of the accrediting associations are:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-662-5606
Association for Biblical Higher Education
PO Box 780339
Orlando, FL 32878-0339
Phone: 407-207-0808
