If God's Word is the foundation for your life, shouldn't it also be the backbone of your education? 

Every student's first major is Bible/Theology. This provides you with a mastery of essential Bible content and teaches you complete Bible study skills. 

You also choose a second ministry major to gain practical ministry skills and prepare for the service to which God has called you.

We're here to answer questions you may have and to provide any information you need as you're considering your options. Let us know how we can help you!

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As an undergrad student, you'll major in Biblical Studies with the option to add a second major as a focus area. Most undergrad students are double majors.  Popular second majors include Camping Ministry, Pastoral Ministry, and Christian/Biblical Counseling.

Shape your mind and heart for a Christlike approach to all aspects of a pastor’s ministry with particular emphasis on expository preaching.

Prepare to be a Youth Pastor, Women's Counselor, Associate Pastor or Assistant Pastor, and other ministry-focused careers.

Get a well-rounded, Biblically-based curriculum in residential, adventure, and environmental programming and learn to use programs as ministry tools.

Student body comprised of ~250 students

Appalachian Bible College exists by God's grace and for His glory to educate and equip servants for the Church of tomorrow while edifying the Church of today.

Located in Mount Hope, WV (near Beckley) on 150 acres

Non-denominational & fundamental, primarily serving with Baptist and Bible churches

Our school's vision is to train students through a truth-driven curriculum and transformative co-curriculum that prepares Christlike servants who are skilled in interpreting, obeying, and proclaiming God's Word for the global spread of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and the strengthening of His Church.

Accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education & the Higher Learning Commission

Member of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

It is my great joy to teach the Bible to ABC’s servants-in-training, and see it impact their hearts and minds. I pray that you would join us in the privilege of being mastered by the Word of God so you might proclaim the Gospel of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.

– Dr. Jonathan Rinker

Chair of the Bible/Theology Major

We're here to answer questions you may have and to provide any information you need as you're considering your options. Let us know how we can help you!

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