Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary

Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary is located in Fresno, California and is popularly known as MB Biblical Seminary. The history of the seminary dates back to a mandate that was given in the convention of North American Mennonite Brethren Churches in 1948. The seminary was established and opened in September 1955. In addition to the Fresno campus, the institute has campuses in Winnipeg and Langley as well. Students are offered certificates, diplomas, and master’s degrees in different areas of theological studies. Some of the areas of study are intercultural mission, family counseling, divinity, Old and New Testament studies, and Christian Ministry.

MB Biblical Seminary has a Student Association that is led by the Student Leadership Team. All the social and cultural activities of the seminary are organized by the Student Leadership Team. Financial aid is available for students at the seminary in the forms of grants, loans, and scholarships.

Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary Highlights

Where Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Mennonite Brethren Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• High male/female ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary was 151 in 2007 (69 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 74% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 26%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary provides on-campus housing for 24 of its 69 (full-time) students (as of 2007).