Maple Springs Baptist Bible College And Seminary
Location and Contact Information
4130 Belt RdCapitol Heights, MD 20743
USA
Main Tel: (301) 736-3631
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary was founded in 1986 by Dr. C. A. McDonald Sr., a pastor from the Maple Springs Baptist Church. Commonly abbreviated as MSBBC&S, it is a specialized, theological institute offering education related to biblical studies for prospective clergy. MSBBC&S offers its students with programs that lead to associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degree in diverse areas of study. It also offers adult education programs for the students. The course areas include biblical studies, Christian counseling, church administration, and divinity. The college is divided into the following academic divisions:
- The Bible College
- The Seminary
MSBBC&S offers deserving students with financial aid in the form of a limited number of institutional and private scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Baptist religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- 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 Maple Springs:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winebrenner Theological Seminary | Findlay, OH | 99 |
| 2 | St. Petersburg Theological Seminary | Saint Petersburg, FL | 46 |
| 3 | Saint Josephs Seminary and College | Yonkers, NY | 115 |
| 4 | Hobe Sound Bible College | Hobe Sound, FL | 130 |
| 5 | New Life Theological Seminary | Charlotte, NC | 85 |
| 6 | Apex School of Theology | Durham, NC | 171 |
| 7 | Oblate School of Theology | San Antonio, TX | 173 |
| 8 | Christ the King Seminary | East Aurora, NY | 98 |
| 9 | University of Saint Mary of the Lake | Mundelein, IL | 213 |
| 10 | Summit Christian College | Gering, NE | 41 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 5 | 1 |
| Master | 5 | 3 |
| Bachelor | 2 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | |
| First-professional degree | 1 | |
| Doctorate | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 159 in 2009-2010 (55 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 69% of enrolled students, graduate students are 17%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 14%.
Students under 25 years old represent 1% of the student body. About 91% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Maple Springs offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Religious Education
- Theology/Theological Studies
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