Covenant Bible College Canada
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Covenant Bible College CBC, Covenant Bible College Canada, or CBC-Canada as it is sometimes more commonly referred to was a vocational/Bible college
was located in Strathmore, Alberta
where the last campus was held. It closed in 2007.
under the name Covenant Bible Institute. The idea of this institute/college would come out of the Canada Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church
. Originally it was a three year course, but by 1957 it became a two year course, and in 1962 CBI (Covenant Bible Institute) was condensed into a one year program. During its first 50 years, CBI/CBC was led by Joel Peterson and Wendell Anderson. During that time, the class size would range anywhere from 25-45 students with the central focus being the equipping young adults to serve the church as Biblically literate and spiritually formed lay persons.
in 1944. It remained in Prince Albert until it moved to Strathmore in 1995.
is located 30 minutes east of Calgary. With a population of about 9,500, offering students a small town atmosphere. The campus is situated on 5 acres (2 ha) of land. CBC-Canada offers students four dorms that house 22 students each. Each dorm contains single and double rooms, plenty of space to lounge about, a games room, laundry room, and kitchen. For easier access, the dorms are connected to the building for convenience during the winter months. The campus also has an administration building with classrooms, library, cafeteria and a full size gym with hardwood floor.
Bible college
Bible colleges are institutions of higher education that specialize in biblical studies. Curriculum is Bible-based and differs from that of liberal arts colleges or research universities. Bible colleges generally exclude the study of philosophy, unlike seminaries and theological colleges...
was located in Strathmore, Alberta
Strathmore, Alberta
Strathmore is a town located along the Trans-Canada Highway in southern Alberta, Canada, east of the city of Calgary, within the boundaries of Wheatland County.- History :...
where the last campus was held. It closed in 2007.
Roots
CBC-Canada begin in 1941 in Norquay, SaskatchewanNorquay, Saskatchewan
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under the name Covenant Bible Institute. The idea of this institute/college would come out of the Canada Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church
Evangelical Covenant Church
The Evangelical Covenant Church is an evangelical Christian denomination of more than 800 congregations and an average worship attendance of 179,000 people in the United States and Canada with ministries on five continents. Founded in 1885 by Swedish immigrants, the church is now one of the most...
. Originally it was a three year course, but by 1957 it became a two year course, and in 1962 CBI (Covenant Bible Institute) was condensed into a one year program. During its first 50 years, CBI/CBC was led by Joel Peterson and Wendell Anderson. During that time, the class size would range anywhere from 25-45 students with the central focus being the equipping young adults to serve the church as Biblically literate and spiritually formed lay persons.
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan campus
Covenant Bible College relocated to Prince Albert, SaskatchewanPrince Albert, Saskatchewan
Prince Albert is the third-largest city in Saskatchewan, Canada. It is situated in the centre of the province on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. The city is known as the "Gateway to the North" because it is the last major centre along the route to the resources of northern Saskatchewan...
in 1944. It remained in Prince Albert until it moved to Strathmore in 1995.
Strathmore, Alberta campus
Strathmore, AlbertaStrathmore, Alberta
Strathmore is a town located along the Trans-Canada Highway in southern Alberta, Canada, east of the city of Calgary, within the boundaries of Wheatland County.- History :...
is located 30 minutes east of Calgary. With a population of about 9,500, offering students a small town atmosphere. The campus is situated on 5 acres (2 ha) of land. CBC-Canada offers students four dorms that house 22 students each. Each dorm contains single and double rooms, plenty of space to lounge about, a games room, laundry room, and kitchen. For easier access, the dorms are connected to the building for convenience during the winter months. The campus also has an administration building with classrooms, library, cafeteria and a full size gym with hardwood floor.