Southeastern Free Will Baptist College
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Southeastern Free Will Baptist College is a college, located in Wendell, North Carolina
on the outskirts of Raleigh
, Knightdale
, Zebulon
, and Wake Forest
. It was begun in Virginia Beach, Virginia
at Gateway FWB Church and was moved to Wendell, NC approximately 30 years ago in order for the college to maintain a more central location. Honorary Doctorate Lorenza Stox is the President and Pastor Dann Patrick is Chairman of the Board of Trustees composed of various FWB (and Baptist) ministers.
Originally begun as a "local church
" college, it has now migrated into a Christian college represented by an array of various churches. The following churches are, or have recently been, represented on the board: Beacon Baptist Church of Raleigh, NC; Hilltop FWB Church of Fuquay, NC
; Tabernacle FWB Church of Kinston, NC
; Landmark FWB Church of Cary, NC
; Parkers Chapel FWB Church of Greenville, NC
; Faith FWB Church of Goldsboro, NC
; Gateway FWB College of Viriginia Beach, VA; and others (unsure).
Southeastern offers bachelor degrees in Christian Education, Music Education, Sacred Music, Religious Arts, Missions, and Bible. A three year certificate in Biblical Studies and a two year associates in business are also available.
SFWBC is a non-accredited institution. Its degrees are non-transferable to state colleges, community college
s, or various other universities. It is currently in the process of gaining "candidate" status with TRACS accrediting; however, accreditation
with SACS
is not currently being sought after. The school does not accept government funding either directly or through student grants and government issued loans.
The school maintains an approximate 140 students from Free Will Baptist and Baptist churches across the country.
Approximate cost for this college is $10,000.00 per year including tuition, room and board, and fees.
The school's Alma Mater is:
Of our great God upon His throne
These halls have taught us well
To live for Him who died for us
With burning hearts to tell.
To know Him and to make Him known
His glory shall be praised
In heart, in word, in deed, in life
God's standard we shall raise.
Southeastern's task was born of those
Whose hearts did burn within
To build the church of God's own Son
And rescue souls from sin.
To know Him and to make Him known
His glory shall be praised.
In heart, in word, in deed, in life
God's standard we shall raise.
Of this great task we pledge ourselves
To serve the Living Word
To break the firmaments of Hell
With the power of His Word.
To know Him and to make Him known
His glory shall be praised.
In heart, in word, in deed, in life
God's standard we shall raise.
Credit: Terri Siebert (Chairwoman of the music department at the college) in collaboration with a previous music theory
class.
Wendell, North Carolina
Wendell is a town in Wake County, North Carolina United States. It is a satellite town of Raleigh, the state capital. The population was 4,247 at the 2000 census-History:...
on the outskirts of Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh...
, Knightdale
Knightdale, North Carolina
Knightdale is a town and suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,958 at the 2000 census, and estimated at 9,843 in January 2008. With the population boom experienced in the North Carolina Research Triangle area in the past two decades,...
, Zebulon
Zebulon, North Carolina
Zebulon is the eastern-most town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. In 2008, the population was estimated to be 4,732. Zebulon is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan region...
, and Wake Forest
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest is a town and suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake County in the U.S. state of North Carolina and is located just north of the state capital, Raleigh. The population was 12,588 at the 2000 census. In 2009, the estimated population was 27,915...
. It was begun in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, on the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay...
at Gateway FWB Church and was moved to Wendell, NC approximately 30 years ago in order for the college to maintain a more central location. Honorary Doctorate Lorenza Stox is the President and Pastor Dann Patrick is Chairman of the Board of Trustees composed of various FWB (and Baptist) ministers.
Originally begun as a "local church
Local church
A local church is a Christian congregation of members and clergy.Local church may also refer to:* Local churches , a Christian group based on the teachings of Watchman Nee and Witness Lee, and associated with the Living Stream Ministry publishing house.* Parish church, a local church united with...
" college, it has now migrated into a Christian college represented by an array of various churches. The following churches are, or have recently been, represented on the board: Beacon Baptist Church of Raleigh, NC; Hilltop FWB Church of Fuquay, NC
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina
Fuquay-Varina is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 7,898 at the 2000 census. In 2009, the population was estimated to be 17,910. The town is a 30-minute drive south of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina...
; Tabernacle FWB Church of Kinston, NC
Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 23,688 at the 2000 census. The population was estimated at 22,360 in 2008. It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791 . Kinston is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks...
; Landmark FWB Church of Cary, NC
Cary, North Carolina
Cary is a large town and suburb of Raleigh, North Carolina in Wake and Chatham counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located almost entirely in Wake County, it is the second largest municipality in that county and the third largest municipality in The Triangle after Raleigh and Durham...
; Parkers Chapel FWB Church of Greenville, NC
Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville is the county seat of Pitt County and principal city of the Greenville, North Carolina metropolitan area. Greenville is the health, entertainment, and educational hub of North Carolina's Tidewater and Coastal Plain and in 2008 was listed as the Tenth Largest City in North Carolina...
; Faith FWB Church of Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 37,597 at the 2008 census estimate. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787 and Goldsboro was...
; Gateway FWB College of Viriginia Beach, VA; and others (unsure).
Southeastern offers bachelor degrees in Christian Education, Music Education, Sacred Music, Religious Arts, Missions, and Bible. A three year certificate in Biblical Studies and a two year associates in business are also available.
SFWBC is a non-accredited institution. Its degrees are non-transferable to state colleges, community college
Community college
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries.-Australia:Community colleges carry on the tradition of adult education, which was established in Australia around mid 19th century when evening classes were held to help adults...
s, or various other universities. It is currently in the process of gaining "candidate" status with TRACS accrediting; however, accreditation
Accreditation
Accreditation is a process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented.Organizations that issue credentials or certify third parties against official standards are themselves formally accredited by accreditation bodies ; hence they are sometimes known as "accredited...
with SACS
SACS
SACS may refer to:* St Andrew's Cathedral School, an Anglican school in Sydney, Australia* The South African College Schools, a school in Cape Town, South Africa...
is not currently being sought after. The school does not accept government funding either directly or through student grants and government issued loans.
The school maintains an approximate 140 students from Free Will Baptist and Baptist churches across the country.
Approximate cost for this college is $10,000.00 per year including tuition, room and board, and fees.
The school's Alma Mater is:
Of our great God upon His throne
These halls have taught us well
To live for Him who died for us
With burning hearts to tell.
To know Him and to make Him known
His glory shall be praised
In heart, in word, in deed, in life
God's standard we shall raise.
Southeastern's task was born of those
Whose hearts did burn within
To build the church of God's own Son
And rescue souls from sin.
To know Him and to make Him known
His glory shall be praised.
In heart, in word, in deed, in life
God's standard we shall raise.
Of this great task we pledge ourselves
To serve the Living Word
To break the firmaments of Hell
With the power of His Word.
To know Him and to make Him known
His glory shall be praised.
In heart, in word, in deed, in life
God's standard we shall raise.
Credit: Terri Siebert (Chairwoman of the music department at the college) in collaboration with a previous music theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
class.