Admissions Requirements
Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary and Graduate School exists to education Christian students to think and live a biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving him in the Church and society. Since the college is committed to educating the entire person, it has a distinctive set of admissions standards in the spiritual, personal, and academic areas.
Spiritual Standards
Applicants must confirm that they have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and be in essential agreement with the Statement of Faith of the College. Applicants must also demonstrate that they are living a consistent Christian life based on the principles of God’s Word.
Personal Standards
Applicants must give evidence of sufficient spiritual, social, physical, and mental development and maturity for doing work in their academic program.
Academic Standards
Applicants must provide documentation through transcripts that their educational preparation and academic achievements and potential are sufficient for being successful as a student at LBC | Capital. A minimum of a bachelor's degree, with the necessary GPA, is required for graduate/seminary programs. A minimum of a master's degree, with the necessary GPA, is required for doctoral programs.
Academic criteria are listed below. Programs may have additional requirements. Applicants with a GPA lower than the minimum may be considered on an individual basis.
| Seminary Programs |
2.50 |
Pastoral/character reference |
| Graduate Programs |
3.00 |
Check program pages for additional requirements |
| DMin Program |
2.75 |
Graduate level research paper, Character reference, Connection with program director
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| PhD Leadership, PhD Biblical Studies |
3.25 |
Writing sample, Professional reference, Meeting with program director
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| EdD Educational Leadership |
3.00 |
Statement of purpose, Professional reference, Resume/CV, Connection with program director
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Students pursuing certificate programs or enrolling as a non-degree seeking student follow the admissions criteria listed above.
Students must complete an application and all required documents to be considered for acceptance to LBC | Capital.
International Students
All international students must show proof of English proficiency. See the English Language Proficiency policy in the catalog.
International students desiring to enroll in hybrid programs that have a residency component must show proof of passport or VISA.
Admissions Appeal
Applicants whose admission is denied have the right to appeal the decision. Appeals must be made in writing and should include the following information:
- Request for re-evaluation of admissions application
- Reason for requesting the appeal
- Additional information that is new, significant and/or not provided in the admissions process related to the applicant’s academic performance including extracurricular activities; ministry/work experience, or a description of the extenuating circumstances. Applicants may submit a reference letter or updated official transcripts.
- Plan outlining how the applicant intends to be successful at LBC | Capital
Appeals must be submitted in writing as soon as possible, but no longer than 90 days after receiving an admissions decision. Applicants should include their name and date of birth on all documents. Appeals will be reviewed by the Appeals Committee. Applicants will be notified of the decision in writing and will be final.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School is certified by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Maryland Higher Education Commission, and Florida Department of Education; and is approved by the appropriate states to operate at the site in their state: 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601; 7852 Walker Drive, Suite 100, Greenbelt, MD 20770; 2400 Yamato Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431; and 2001 W. Lehigh Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19132. The college is approved by the U.S. Department of Justice for the training of nonimmigrant international students. Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School’s online courses/degrees are available to residents of all states and territories of the US under the terms and provisions of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA), of which LBC | Capital is an institutional participant, or through authorizations/exemptions in the following non-SARA state: California.
Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School is an equal opportunity institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification), ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, admission to and enrollment with the College.