Lancaster Bible College Profile

Lancaster Bible College (LBC) is a private, non-denominational Christian institution founded in 1933 and dedicated to educating Christian students to think and live a biblical worldview. Lancaster Bible College offers robust on-campus and online programs for undergraduate, graduate, and seminary students that integrate faith, scholarship, and service.

Key Information

Founded: 1933
Founder: Henry J. Heydt
President: Dr. Thomas L. Kiedis, President
Headquarters: 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Phone: 717-569-7071
Website: lbc.edu
Number of Employees: ~400
Industry: Higher Education
Accreditations: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (ABHE)

On-Campus & Online Program Links

On-Campus Bachelors Programs: lbc.edu/academics/bachelor-programs/

Online Bachelor's Programs: lbc.edu/academics/online-bachelor-programs/

Master's Programs: lbc.edu/academics/masters-programs/

Seminary Programs: lbc.edu/academics/masters-programs/seminary-degrees/

Doctoral Programs: lbc.edu/academics/doctoral-programs/

On-Campus Associate's & Certificate Programs: lbc.edu/academics/associate-programs/

Online Associate's & Certificate Programs: lbc.edu/academics/online-associate-programs/

Academic Departments & Degree Programs

On-Campus Undergraduate Programs

Biblical & Theological Studies, Biblical Studies, Children & Family Ministry, Christian Thought in the Humanities, Criminal Justice, Intercultural Studies, Ministry Leadership, Pastoral Ministry, Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Concentrated Bible Certificate; Business Administration, Sport Management; Communication, Communication + Strategic Communication Leadership, Media Arts Production; Psychology, Psychology + Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology + Professional School Counseling, Social Work; Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education + English as Second Language Ed., Early Childhood Education + Special Education, Health & Physical Education, Middle Level Education; Music Composition, Music Education, Performance, Music: Elective Studies, Music: Worship Arts, Musical Theatre.

Online Undergraduate Programs

Biblical Studies, Ministry Leadership, Concentrated Bible Certificate; Business Administration, Sport Management; Christian Thought in the Humanities, Criminal Justice, General Studies; Communication; Interdisciplinary Studies; Psychology.

Graduate Level Seminary Programs

Biblical Studies (MABS), Christian Apologetics (MA), Christian Care (MACC), Divinity (MDiv), Formational Leadership (MAFL), Ministry (MAM). Biblical Studies (PhD), Leadership (PhD), Strategic Leadership (DMin).

Graduate Level Professional Programs

Business Administration: Nonprofit Management (MBA), Nonprofit Management (MS), Sport Management (MSS). Communication: Strategic Communication Leadership (MA). Counseling & Social Work: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Professional School Counseling (MEd), Social Work (MSW). Education: Curriculum & Instruction (MEd), Early Childhood Education (MEd), English as a Second Language (MEd), Health & Physical Education (MEd), Special Education (MEd).

Distinctives

Biblical worldview integration across the curricula
Accredited academic excellence
Experiential learning via internships and ministry/professional practicums
Low student‑to‑faculty ratio
Close‑knit community

Contact

General Inquiries: admissions@lbc.edu
Financial Aid: financialaid@lbc.edu
Residence Life (Housing): residencelife@lbc.edu
Postal Address: 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601