| Established | 1966 (age 60) |
|---|---|
| Colors | Red and White |
| President | David Ley |
| City | Palmer |
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Students | 39 (Fall 2022)[1] |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | www.akbible.edu |
Alaska Bible College is a private Christian bible college in Palmer, Alaska. It is nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.[2]
The school was established in 1966 by missionary Vincent James Joy, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute who became a pioneer missionary to the Ahtna people and also founded Central Alaskan Missions (which is now a branch of SEND International).[3] Joy began ABC with a focus on theological education for those preparing for ministry within Alaska.
A primary distinctive of the school is its emphasis on training individuals, including Alaska Natives, for rural ministry in the Far North.
References
- ^ "Alaska Bible College". Retrieved 2023-08-11.
- ^ "COA Members". 23 September 2014.
- ^ Faye E. Crandal, Into the Copper River Valley, Taylors, SC: Faith Printing, 1994.