Concentrated Bible Certificate (CBC)

Degree: Concentrated Bible Certificate

Major: Biblical Studies

Program Mission: The CBC graduate will learn the principles of studying the Bible and be exposed to a broad range of Bible and theology within one year of study at Lancaster Bible College.

Locations: Lancaster (traditional format); Philadelphia, DC, Online (Adult Ed format) 

Requirements: The CBC program is designed to expose students to a full range of Bible and theology courses in one year of concentrated study. The program requires a B average from high school for admission and leads to the Concentrated Bible Certificate.

The curriculum sheet identifies the courses for this program.  Biblical Studies (Certificate) Curriculum Sheet

For the course descriptions related to this program, see the courses section of the catalog.

 

Total Credit Hours: 30

Program Director:

Samuel Harbin, D.Min.

Sam Harbin is blessed to have been a follower of Jesus Christ since childhood, and brings more than 30 years of experience in pastoral and Christian higher education ministry to the classroom. He has served in a variety of roles, including assistant pastor, senior pastor, seminary chaplain and professor, and seminary president. His ministry has taken him throughout the United States and to seven countries internationally.

Sam holds degrees from Indiana Baptist College (B.A., 1982), Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity, 1985), and Dallas Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry, 2001). His doctoral studies focused on effective interpretation and communication of Old Testament narratives.

As chair of the Bible & Theology department, Sam enjoys leading his talented team to serve with excellence every program at Lancaster Bible College / Capital Seminary and Graduate School. Tasked with providing the biblical and theological content for every major, the Bible & Theology team seek to build growing believers who understand Scripture and know how to integrate biblical truth into life and service regardless of vocational calling.

Sam teaches at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of hermeneutics, English Bible, and homiletics. He also maintains an active speaking and consulting ministry and particularly enjoys serving local churches who are in the pastoral search process. He holds pastoral counseling certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.

A native of southern Indiana, Sam’s hobbies include following Indiana University “Hoosier” basketball, woodworking, bluegrass music, and playing several stringed instruments. Sam and his wife, Elaine, have three grown sons and four grandchildren. They reside in Manheim, PA.

 

Faculty:

Douglas Finkbeiner, PhD

John Soden, PhD

Mark Farnham, PhD

Victor Jacobs, PhD

Tim Nicholls, PhD

Joseph Kim, PhD

Gordon Gregory, ThD

Dan Carver, PhD

Tony Shetter, PhD