Alberta Bible College is a private, non-profit, non-denominational Christian higher education institution in Calgary, Alberta.
Alberta Bible College is a private, non-profit, non-denominational Christian higher education institution. Its stated purpose is to prepare believers for the sake of the kingdom of God in whatever social and cultural context God leads them locally and globally. The college describes its vision as preparing people to lead active Christian lives in whatever field God calls them.
The college was founded in July 1932 in Lethbridge, Alberta, by Charles H. Phillips. It moved to Calgary in 1937 and to its current campus in 1996.
The college describes itself as an accredited, undergraduate seminary offering certificates, diplomas, and Bachelor's degrees. Degree programs listed include the Bachelor of Christian Studies, Bachelor of Theology, and Bachelor of Christian Ministry. A College Program of full-time study is offered during daytime hours. Classes are taught by instructors who have real-world ministry experience, and the curriculum links classroom study with practical hands-on experience. Small class sizes encourage one-on-one learning opportunities with professors.
The current campus is located at 635 Northmount Drive NW in Calgary, Alberta. Listed facilities include a library with study spaces, reading room, and computer stations, classrooms, a gymnasium, a fitness centre, a student lounge, a prayer garden, a chapel, a Wi-Fi network, and parking.
Standard admission requires a Grade 12 diploma or equivalent. The college also accepts home school applicants and applicants without standard qualifications through faith-based entry. The application process has four steps.
Alberta Bible College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels.