A private Bible college in Florida rooted in Wesleyan-Arminian theology and the conservative holiness movement.
Hobe Sound Bible College offers Bachelor of Arts degrees alongside Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs. Undergraduate majors include Counseling, Intercultural Studies, Ministerial Studies, Music Education, Professional Studies, Education, TESOL, Welding, and Aviation. Graduate programs include Master of Education, Master of Theology, and Master of Counseling. The college emphasizes biblically-based education in the Wesleyan tradition and provides both on-campus and online learning options, including Spanish-language instruction.
The college operates from its main campus in Hobe Sound, Florida, on grounds originally developed as Sea Breeze Camp. The library houses approximately 36,000 books and periodicals with special strengths in religion, Bible, theology, and Christian education. Students have access to computer labs, wireless internet, and academic databases including Gale Religion and Philosophy Collection and EBSCO Academic Search Premier. The college also operates Hobe Sound Christian Academy, serving grades K–12.
Hobe Sound Bible College welcomes applications from academically qualified individuals who desire to study in a spiritually disciplined atmosphere and agree with the institution's doctrinal position and ethical standards. The college does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, disability, or age. Prospective students can contact the Director of Admissions, Lynn Weitbrecht, at admissions@hsbc.edu or (772) 545-1400, ext. 1033.
Founded in 1960 by Dr. Stephen D. Herron, a Wesleyan Methodist minister, the college began with 24 students representing 12 states and Canada. The institution emerged from a vision for a conservative holiness school offering quality biblical education. It is part of the conservative holiness movement and maintains Wesleyan-Arminian theological alignment. The college's mission centers on preparing servant-leaders who think biblically, live Spirit-filled lives, and fulfill the Great Commission.