American Baptist College
Location and Contact Information
1800 Baptist World Ctr DrNashville, TN 37207-9980
USA
Main Tel: (615) 256-1463
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The American Baptist College is located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was opened on September 14, 1924 as the American Baptist Theological Seminary, but it received its current name in 1971. The college’s campus covers an area of more than 50 acres. It offers associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in theology and biblical studies. ABC also offers a certificate program in Christian training.
The American Baptist College offers President’s Scholarships to its eligible students. Financial aid is also available in the form of Veteran’s Benefits, Federal grants and State grants. Some of the notable alumni of the American Baptist College include Civil Rights Leader James Bevel, LeRoy Bailey Jr. and actor and theatrical producer Andre Hairston.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to American Baptist:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talmudical Seminary of Bobov | Brooklyn, NY | 126 |
| 2 | New Life Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC | 85 |
| 3 | Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim Berlin | Brooklyn, NY | 246 |
| 4 | Bais Medrash Toras Chesed | Lakewood, NJ | 93 |
| 5 | Tri-State Bible College | South Point, OH | 49 |
| 6 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 7 | Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | Oak Park, MI | 82 |
| 8 | Central Baptist Theological Seminary | Shawnee, KS | 112 |
| 9 | Saint John's Seminary | Brighton, MA | 144 |
| 10 | Yeshiva Gedolah Imrei Yosef D'spinka | Brooklyn, NY | 108 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 16 | 1 |
| Associate | 2 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 106 in 2009-2010 (86 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 10% of the student body. About 28% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
American Baptist provides on-campus housing for 50 of its 86 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Theology/Theological Studies
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