Calvary Chapel Bible College is an evangelical Christian Biblical studies college located at 26409 CA-189 in Twin Peaks, California. The campus relocated to Murrieta Hot Springs in Murrieta, California from 1994 to Summer 2022. The original Twin Peaks site was converted into a Christian Conference Center. In July 2022, C.C.B.C. returned to the original Twin Peaks site after nearly 30 years away. The conference center was disbanded and merged into the returning Bible College. It was founded as a ministry of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and operates on a 15-week spring and fall semester schedule with summer classes and various internships & work-study opportunities.
Former name | Calvary Chapel Bible School (-1989) |
|---|---|
| President | Rev. Justin Thomas |
| Students | 200+ |
| Location |
Twin Peaks, California (1974-94, 2022-Present)
(1994 - Summer 2022) |
| Website | https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/ |
History
In Spring of 1975, Calvary Chapel Bible School was established at the former Monte Vista Resort in the heart of Twin Peaks, California. Originally a very "short, intensive residential study program" [1] with a tape-based curriculum consisting primarily of sermons by Calvary Chapel founder Chuck Smith and different speakers, the college has now grown to offer complete Associates & Bachelor's degrees.
The college rapidly grew and was renamed Calvary Chapel Bible College (C.C.B.C.). In 1994, C.C.B.C. relocated to Murrieta Hot Springs where it thrived alongside Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Conference Center for almost 3 decades before returning to the original site.
2023 San Bernardino Mountains Winter Storms
In 2023, C.C.B.C. was near the epicenter of the 2023 San Bernardino Mountains Winter Storms which lasted nearly 10 weeks and killed over 20 people. [2] [3]
Academics
Special topical Courses developed over time have basis in Biblical expositions, contemporary worship, Attributes Of God, commentary, research, and leading scholarly views.
C.C.B.C. now offers full programs leading to two and four-year degrees along with a variety of professional certifications. They additionally have articulation agreements where credits can be transferred to numerous schools including Liberty University, Azusa Pacific University, etc. [4]
Many alumni have finished graduate studies at notable Christian institutions including Biola University, Liberty University, Veritas International University, San Diego Christian College, Faith Theological Seminary, etc.
Certificates & Degrees
C.C.B.C. offers various programs with plans to add more. Students can choose from Certificate, Associate's, and Bachelor's level programs. An Associate of Theology degree is offered for high school graduates, and Bachelor of Biblical Studies degrees are given to students who complete upper division units along with an associate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college. [5]
Notable alumni
- Jeremy Camp, Christian Singer and Songwriter [6]
- Daniel Singh, Wyoming State Representative [7]
Notable faculty
- Andy Deane, Longtime President
- Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel Founder & First President
- Joseph Holden, Veritas International University President And Regular Adjunct Faculty
See also
References
- ^ Calvary Chapel Bible College History https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/home/history-facilities/
- ^ Cowan, Jill (2023-03-09). "Death Toll Rises in Southern California Mountains After Blizzards". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-09-14.
- ^ Arango, Tim (11 March 2023). "In the San Bernardino Mountains, Coping with Mountains of Snow". The New York Times.
- ^ David Denna, The History of the Calvary Chapel Movement and its Implications for Church Planting Archived 2006-12-27 at the Wayback Machine, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, May 7, 2001.
- ^ "CCBC Undergraduate Program". Archived from the original on 2010-10-16. Retrieved 2010-08-06.
- ^ David Jenison (February 5, 2001). "Jeremy Camp | Breaking Camp". TodaysChristianMusic.com. Archived from the original on July 3, 2013. Retrieved March 7, 2013.
- ^ https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislators/2023/H/2116
