Alaska Bible College
| Alaska Bible College | |
|---|---|
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| Motto | Explore His Word. Follow His steps. |
| Established | 1966 |
| Type | Bible college |
| President | Bob Lee (Interim) |
| Students | 51 [1] |
| Location |
Palmer, Alaska, Glennallen, Alaska (extension), Anchorage, Alaska (extension), United States |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Red and Gold |
| Website | http://www.akbible.edu/ |
Alaska Bible College is a private four-year institution located in Palmer, Alaska. Extension courses are also offered in Anchorage and Glennallen. It is nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.[2]
The school was established in 1966 by missionary Vincent James Joy, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute who became a pioneer missionary to the Ahtna people and also founded Central Alaskan Missions (which is now a branch of SEND International).[3] Joy began ABC with a focus on theological education for those preparing for ministry within Alaska.
A primary distinctive of the school is its emphasis on equipping individuals, including Alaska Natives, for rural ministry in the Far North. ABC also runs KCAM Radio, a Christian radio station serving the Copper River Valley of southcentral Alaska.
References
- ↑ http://www.akbible.edu/about/effectiveness
- ↑ http://www.abhe.org/pages/NAV-Directory.html
- ↑ Faye E. Crandal, Into the Copper River Valley, Taylors, SC: Faith Printing, 1994.
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Coordinates: 62°06′53″N 145°31′47″W / 62.11472°N 145.52972°W