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| Mission |
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The purpose of Johnson Bible College is to educate students for specialized Christian ministries with emphasis on the preaching ministry. A secondary purpose is to provide programs in Christian leadership and community service. [More] |
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| Location / Campus Facilities |
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JBC's 175 acre campus is located 6 miles southeast
of Knoxville, Tennessee. [Map]
Two modern dormitories, housing
294 students each, and the 30,000 sq. ft. Global•Education•Technology
Center exemplify a commitment to providing quality facilities
that enhance the academic, spiritual and personal development
of our students. [More] |
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| Accreditation |
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Johnson is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher
Education (5575 South
Semoran Boulevard, Suite 26, Orlando, FL 32822-1781, Phone: 407-207-0808) and by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate,
bachelor's and master's degrees. Inquiries to the Commission (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4500) should relate only to the accreditation status of the institution. The teacher education program is
accredited by the Tennessee State Board of Education.
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| Academic |
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A variety of associate, bachelor, and master's degrees are available. [More] |
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| Undergraduate |
| Every undergraduate student completes a major in Bible with an accompanying major or minor in one of the following vocational areas: |
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Preaching and Church Leadership
Preaching and Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry
Children's Ministry
Children's Min. Preschool/Daycare
Church Music
Music and Worship Ministry
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Counseling
Media Ministry
Missions
TESOL
Teacher Education
Leadership & Ministry (adult
evening degree completion)
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| The following graduate programs are offered: |
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New Testament
(distance learning)
Holistic Education |
Marriage and Family Therapy /
Professional Counseling
Bible & Educational Technology |
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| Tuition and Costs: 2007-08 Academic Year |
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Tuition and Fees (year) |
$7,180 |
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Room & Board (year) |
$4,890 |
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Total (year) |
$12,070 |
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In the 2007/08 school year, students came from 39
states and 8 foreign countries. The table below further
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the fall enrollment of 901. |
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Men |
Women |
Total |
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Undergraduate |
381 |
387 |
768 |
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Graduate |
81 |
52 |
133 |
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Total |
462 |
439 |
901 |
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Johnson is a nondenominational, independent college
associated with the Independent Christian Churches/Churches
of Christ
whose
heritage
is rooted
in the Restoration Movement (also known as the Stone-Campbell
Movement). While the majority of students come from these
churches, followers of Christ from many denominations
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Johnson Bible College is a member of the National Christian
College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and offers varsity
athletics in men ’s
and women’s basketball and soccer, men’s baseball, and women’s volleyball. [More] |
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Founded in 1893 by Ashley S. Johnson, Johnson Bible College
is the oldest Bible College in the United States affiliated
with the Independent Christian Churches/Churches of Christ. It
is the
second oldest continuing Bible College in the United States.
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