Calvary Bible College And Theological Seminary

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Calvary Bible College was established in 1961 following a merger between two Bible colleges in Kansas City, the Kansas City Bible College and the Midwest Bible College. The college is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The institute offers certificates, diplomas and associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. Students can choose from a wide range of programs, including accounting, English literature, film and media arts and music, and youth ministry, among others.

Calvary Bible College’s athletics department sponsors men’s and women’s sports teams in basketball, soccer and volleyball. Sports teams at Calvary are nicknamed the Warriors and participate in the Midwest Christian College Conference and the National Christian College Athletic Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Other Protestant religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in music and religion and philosophy.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Theological and faith-related.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 302 in 2009-2010 (237 full-time equivalent).

About 53% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 47% of the class.

Undergrads are 60% of enrolled students and graduate students are 40%.

Students under 25 years old represent 50% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 81% are full-time and 19% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

Calvary Bible provides on-campus housing for 225 of its 237 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Graduate School Focus

Calvary Bible offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (6 awarded)

• Human Resources Management and Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Music Teacher Education
• Secondary Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (1 awarded)

• History
• Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
• Urban Studies/Affairs

MEDIA (1 awarded)

• Broadcast Journalism

MUSIC (2 awarded)

• Music Performance

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (62 awarded)

• Bible/Biblical Studies
• Christian Studies
• Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
• Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
• Pastoral Studies/Counseling
• Religious Education
• Religious/Sacred Music
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Theology/Theological Studies
• Youth Ministry