Louisville Bible College

Louisville Bible College
Motto	Bringing truth into focus
Established	1948
Type	Private
Affiliation	Christian churches and churches of Christ
President	Dr. Tracy W. Marx
Academic staff	30
Location	Louisville, USA
Colors	Burgundy & Gold
Nickname	Trailblazers
Website	www.mylbc.edu

Louisville Bible College is an accredited, private, co-educational college located in southeast Louisville, Kentucky. It was founded in September 1948. LBC's mission is "to educate preachers and other Christian leaders for Christ's Church."

The College is authorized to grant degrees by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.^[1]

Accreditation

Louisville Bible College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education.^[2]

Courses of study

Degrees

• Certificate of Christian Leadership (offered fully online)
• Associate of Science
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Arts
• Master of Arts

All Bachelor's degree students major in Bible and select one of the following specialties:

• Preaching Ministry
• Women's Ministry
• Apologetics
• Youth Ministry
• Christian Education
• Missions
• Family Ministry & Counseling
• General Ministries^[3]

Master's degree students select one of the following:

• Bible (Focus: Old Testament or New Testament)
• Bible and Ministry
• Bible and Theology^[4]

Student life

LBC is primarily a commuter campus with student housing available for those beyond a commuting distance.^[5]

Students are encouraged to participate in campus life (such as cookouts with administration, faculty & staff and the annual "Christmas at the President's Home") and to cultivate a network of Christian mentors and friends.^[6]

Chapel services are held weekly and are considered to be an important part of Student Life. They are developed to meet students' spiritual formation needs.^[7]

Administration

• Tracy W. Marx, D.Min., President/CEO
• Matthew Sullivan, M.Div., Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Barry S. Thornton, D.D, Vice President for Advancement
• Melissa Patrick, M.S., Vice President for Student Affairs^[8]

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents is the governing body of the College. The Board is responsible for hiring the President, setting policy, approving the budget, and advancing the mission of the institution.

Presidents

The college has had seven presidents.

• Ira M. Boswell (1949–1950)
• Ralph L. Records (1950–1965)
• Frank W. Buck (1965–1971)
• Thomas R. Omer (1971–1990)
• Tommy W. Mobley, D.Min. (1990–2004)
• Charles A. McNeely, D.D. (2004–2009)
• Tracy W. Marx, D.Min. (2010–Present)

Campus facilities

The current campus is located at 8211 Restoration Drive in Louisville and consists of the following facilities.

• Ralph L. Records Hall (classrooms, offices, lounge, men's housing)
• Ira M. Boswell Memorial Library (computer lab, Walter W. Steever Restoration Movement Collection)
• Student Union (includes Graduate Center; under renovation to include Prayer Room, Fitness Room, Recreational Area, study area, and offices)
• The Bell House (home of the President)
• Maintenance Building
• Two condominium units (faculty and women's housing)

Notable students

Pat Day — Inductee, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Affiliation

Christian Churches and Churches of Christ

Gallery

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  Records Hall

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  Gray Room

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  Campus Entrance

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  Boswell Memorial Library

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  Library Stacks

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  Library—New Testament Studies

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  Inspiration Garden—College Seal

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  President Marx in his office

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  Senator Dan Seum presents President Marx with a Commendation from the Kentucky Senate during Marx's Inaugural Ceremony.

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