Established 1973 Affiliations Non-denominational Phone +1 705-742-2437 Founded 1973 | President Dan Degeer Website [1] Province Ontario | |
Type Evangelical Bible College Address 2225 Lansdowne St, Peterborough, ON K9J 6X4, Canada Similar Bible college, Master's College and Semi, Emmaus Bible College, Toronto Baptist Seminary, Emmanuel Bible College | ||
Kawartha Lakes Bible College (KLBC) was a small evangelical Bible college located in Peterborough, Ontario.
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History
KLBC was founded as Kawartha Lakes Bible School in 1973, which offered night classes in intensive biblical studies. In 1977 KLBS began operating as a full-time day school located at Edmison Heights Bible Chapel. Beginning in 1994 a second year program was started. September 2001, KLBC opened the doors to the current 12.5 acre campus.
KLBC has since closed. Emmaus Bible College has undertaken the responsibility of hosting the academic records and transcripts for Kawartha Lakes Bible College.
Academics
KLBC offered a One year (Diploma of Biblical Studies) and a Two year (Diploma of Advanced Biblical Studies) program. Each of these years students receive approximately 550 hours of Bible training.
- 17 Bible/ Theology Courses were offered. - 18 General/ Practical Courses were offered.
Kawartha Lakes Bible College was not an accredited degree granting school, but it was recognized as an educational institution by the Government of Canada. Students were able to apply for Government financial assistance.(Ontario Student Assistance Program)
The college was recognized by the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education and also by the Canadian Council of Christian Charities.
Academic transfer
Graduates of the program could transfer course credits into a Bachelor program at a number of institutions. Examples are (not limited to); Heritage College and Seminary, Emmaus Bible College, Prairie Bible Institute