Boston Baptist College
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| Motto | Think. Discover. Impact. |
| Established | 1976 |
| Type | Private |
| President | David Melton |
| Undergraduates | 130 |
| Location | Boston, MA, USA |
| Campus | Urban/Suburban |
| Website | www.boston.edu |
Boston Baptist College is a Bible college located in Boston/Milton, Massachusetts. It is the only Bible college to own land in the City of Boston.[1] Its President, David Melton, claims it to be the only Christian college in Boston,[2] denying Catholics as Christians, and ignoring the difference between a Bible college and an academic institution. It is the only Bible college to be recognized by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.[3]
History
Boston Baptist was founded in 1976 by A.V. Henderson and John Rawlings of Baptist Bible Fellowship International as Baptist Bible Institute East at Shrub Oak, New York.
In 1981, the school moved to its present location in Boston. At the time of the move, the school was considered a branch campus of Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri.
Beginning in 1993, the school began operating as a separate entity and ceased being a branch campus of Baptist Bible College in Springfield.
In 1996, the school received accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools[4]
In 2002, the name was changed from Baptist Bible College East to Boston Baptist College. Officially, the name was changed in order to distance the College from other universities throughout the country that operated under the name of Baptist Bible College, although the name was also taken to reflect its location.
Academics
Boston Baptist offers BA and AA degrees in Biblical Studies only.[5]
Campus life
The ratio of students to computers exclusively designated for student use is exceptionally low.[citation needed] The campus is also equipped with wireless internet capabilities with a strong filter system to censor content.[citation needed]
Campus facilities provide separate housing for men and women.
Student Government and the Director of Student Life organize activities for Boston Baptist.
Athletics
Boston Baptist College has two intercollegiate sports teams: Men’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball. The teams play competitive schedules with other colleges across the northeast. Intramural sports are also available.
References
- ^ The campus of Boston Baptist, officially at 950 Metropolitan Avenue, seems to straddle the Boston city line shared with Milton, Massachusetts.
- ^ Message from the President of BBC
- ^ About BBC
- ^ "TRACS Accredited Institutions", Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-07.
- ^ Boston Baptist Program Descriptions PDF
External links
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