Introducing "Did You Know?" - highlighting on a daily basis a service or opportunity available to students, and collected here for your convenience:
...about all the resources the WBC/CBS Oyer Memorial Library has to offer?
On the Lanham campus, the Oyer Library features a collection of 86,000 volumes and 12,000 non-print items. Two computer labs with a total of 18 computers plus two research computers, scanner, copier and printers are available for student use. The library also features an online catalog, OMEGA, e-resources, and 28 electronic databases providing our students access to 10,000+ e-journals, as well as Interlibrary Loan (ILL). WI-FI is available throughout the facility enabling access to the Internet. See the Library's web page for more information.
...WBC/CBS now offers online courses to the workforce?
EQUIP Institute announces a new era of service with FaithWorks: online, instructor-facilitated courses to assist in helping individuals achieve their goals: whether those goals are career development through the acquisition of new skills and knowledge, or personal enrichment aimed at a hobby or fulfilling a passion. Click here for more information.
...WBC/CBS offer the “Project Bridges” Program Discount?
If your church is a member church of Project Bridges and refers you to Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary, you will be eligible for a 25% discount per credit hour. Click here for more information.
...WBC/CBS offers a Ministry Support Grant?
WBC students taking 13 or more credits and CBS students taking 10 or more credits are eligible for this scholarship, which provides a discount of $250 per credit a student takes above the minimum requirement to be considered full time. For example: full time at WBC is 12 credits. A WBC student taking 15 credits is taking three credits over the minimum full time requirement, so this student would be eligible for a $750 scholarship. A CBS student taking 15 credits (6 credits over the requirement for full time) would be eligible for a $1,500 scholarship. (Please note: applied music courses do not count toward this eligibility.) Click here for the Ministry Support Grant Application Fall Semester 2011 and here for the Ministry Support Grant Application Summer Semester 2011.
...internships are now available?
Our partner, WIN Family Services, has developed internship opportunities for the purpose of gaining valuable Human Service skills and Social Work experience, and welcomes interested WBC/CBS students to contact them for internship opportunities. WBC/CBS students interested in an internship with WIN Family Services should e-mail their name, contact information, degree program, career goals, and what they would like to gain from an internship opportunity to Nadirah Smith at nsmith@winfamilyservices.org. Thereafter the student will be contacted and scheduled for an interview.
...WBC/CBS now offers the Quick Pick Café?
We’ve heard the student requests for a way to purchase food and beverages outside of the regular Dining Hall hours, and we’ve answered with the Quick Pick Evening Café! Coffee, candy, muffins, fruit, crackers, chips, sodas, sandwiches, and much more are available for purchase during breaks and before class. Open Monday – Thursday in the Bookstore from 5:30pm – 8:45pm. Cash only.
...CBS is now part of the Washington Theological Consortium, with access to over one million volumes in theology and related disciplines?
The libraries of the Washington Theological Consortium contain over one million volumes in theology and related disciplines. Seminary students and faculty who hold a current, valid ID from a WTC school are eligible for borrowing privileges at WTC libraries during the academic year.
...WBC/CBS is classified as a “Military-Friendly” School?
WBC/CBS is approved to accept GI Bill, Tuition Assistance, Vocational Rehabilitation, and other types of Veteran Education Benefits, and is proud to offer a special tuition price to those who are currently serving our country in any branch of the military as Active Duty, Reservist, or National Guard. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 301-552-1400, ext. 1212 or email them at iAdmissions@bible.edu.
...WBC/CBS offers the “Promise Fund Tuition Program”?
If your church refers you to Washington Bible College/Capital Bible Seminary and contributes funds to sponsor your education, WBC/CBS will match up to 25% of your tuition per semester. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at 301-552-1400 ext. 1212 or via email at iAdmissions@bible.edu. To take advantage of this special tuition price, complete your application for admission and register for classes by the deadline.
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...WBC/CBS now offers a “Bridge to Excellence” Center?
Through the partnership with WIN Family Services, students are now able to visit the Life Management Support Office. During office hours, a skilled and experienced WIN practitioner will be available to meet with students, assess their life management needs, and suggest viable interventions that will address student concerns and challenges. Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.; appointments may be scheduled by contacting Nadirah Smith. WBC students experiencing a life management crisis or emergency should contact Angela Gardner, Director of Family Services – 443.783.2712; Al Laws, Chief Executive Officer – 443.858.8240; or the PG Emergency Service Coordinator – 202.256.3099.
...WBC/CBS has added Academic Advising?
The WBC/CBS Advising Center is committed to providing guidance and information to help students enjoy a successful college and seminary experience. The Advising Center is located in Miles, room 219 and is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am - 7:00 pm. On the Virginia campus, the office is available Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Fridays 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Advising within their academic concentrations and programs is also available via appointment with the faculty. On a limited basis, advising is available via appointment with the Associate Dean and Registrar's Office. Contact iAdvising@bible.edu for more information.
...Achieving Regional Accreditation makes WBC the only regionally accredited, non-denominational Bible College with its base in the state of Maryland?
As the only regionally accredited, non-denominational Bible College with its base (including residential housing, library facilities and full dining services) in Maryland, we ensure that our students will receive the best education from top faculty who are dedicated to preparing men and women for local and worldwide service to God and humanity. The following is the full list of accreditations, authorizations and certifications:
- WBC/CBS is accredited by the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
- WBC/CBS is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- WBC/CBS is authorized by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) to confer degrees
- WBC is accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
- WBC Teacher Education and Music Education students graduate with ACSI certification
- WBC Counseling graduates receive certification by application with ACSI
- WBC Teacher education graduates may also apply for certification with the American Association of Christian Schools
- WBC/CBS is certified by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to operate in Virginia
- WBC/CBS is approved by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to offer the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts degrees in Virginia.
- CBS is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- CBS is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
Scheduled regularly throughout each semester are activities such as concerts, coffeehouses, movie nights, picnics, tournaments, day excursions to other cities including NYC and Washington D.C., and various other events. Each Spring semester the College and the Seminary hold a Spring Banquet to honor the graduates. These events connect you with great people and will provide many fond memories. For more information, contact the HelpDesk.
...WBC/CBS has made significant investments in and expanded our Fitness Center?
The Fitness Center provides opportunity for the WBC/CBS/EQUIP Community and Prince George's County residents to exercise, learn, and experience healthy lifestyle activities year-round. The Fitness Center, located in the Wagner Center, is a safe and clean environment equipped with top-tier equipment, professional staff, and an environment that glorifies God through the music we play and the standards we set. Racquetball, Basketball, and Volleyball courts are also available. Visit the Fitness Center Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 10:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am - 9:00 pm, and Sunday 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm. For more information, please contact iFitnessCenter@bible.edu.
...WBC/CBS now offers the Maximum Access Center?
Two rooms in Miles Hall make up the Maximum Access Center, dedicated to supporting our students with disabilities. In addition to providing helpful accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services to ensure effective participation in college and seminary programs, the Maximum Access Center offers The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities, an excellent source of information that lists a variety of both local and national resources available to our students with disabilities. For assistance in arranging or scheduling use of these facilities, academic advising, library check outs, or computer lab access, contact iMaximumAccess@bible.edu.
...WBC/CBS has intentional support for International Students?
Navigating a new school can be tough – doing it in an unfamiliar country can be overwhelming. We’ve added an International Students Advisor to help ensure the success of our International Students. In addition to this, WBC/CBS now offers the opportunity for international students to have fun and get to know others from different parts of the world by joining in fellowship and prayer hosted by Dr. Ok Cha Soh. Dr. Soh hosts a weekly prayer meeting in the Prayer Barn every Thursday at 11:30 am. For fellowship and prayer, Dr. Soh hosts a meeting at her house once a month and provides a lunch. Dates for the lunches are announced in the Community 411 and the student bulletin board. For more information, please email iinternationalstudentsgroup@
...WBC/CBS has services targeted for the Commuter Student?
Recognizing that many students' schedules are just beginning in the evening after their workday ends, the extended hours of the Help Desk ensure assistance is available to our students taking classes in the evening as well. Ensuring the needs of the Commuter Student are addressed, we’ve also added an Evening Commuter Student Liaison to help commuter students maximize their access to all the services and resources on campus. Contact our Commuter Student Liaison at iCommuterConnection@bible.edu.
...WBC/CBS has added a Help Desk?
The Help Desk creates a go-to point for students who have questions and no idea where to begin. From purchasing meal tickets and getting a parking permit to special services available or problems accessing or using campus information technology resources like cougarnet, email, or IT requests – to a myriad of other issues – the Help Desk is the easy starting point for a call, an email, or walking in with a question. The HelpDesk is available Monday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Located on the first floor of Miles Hall near the main entrance (Room 121), feel free to walk in, call 301-552-1400 or email HelpDesk@bible.edu.
...WBC/CBS now offers a Writing Center?
In the college/seminary setting, the ability to write formal, academic essays and professional papers influences your potential for success. Located in Miles Hall, Room 120 (near the Chapel), the WBC/CBS Writing Center offers tutors who come alongside students to strengthen this important skill. Sign-up sheets are available at the HelpDesk: students are strongly encouraged to sign up for appointments at least 24 hours in advance in order to avoid having to wait to see a tutor. For questions about the Writing Center, email iWritingCenter@bible.edu.
...CBS has added a Certificate in Christian Counseling?
The Certificate in Christian Counseling and Discipleship program is a non-degree course of study offered to those with college or professional degrees. For more information, click here.
…WBC now offers a Certificate in Biblical Studies?
Whether you are looking to obtain a certificate to meet requirements for mission boards or other ministry, explore a year at a Bible college, or simply to grow and mature while immersed in the Word of God, Washington Bible College now offers a Certificate in Biblical Studies. Click here for more information.
...WBC has added a General Studies Degree?
WBC now offers two Bachelor of Arts degrees: Biblical Studies and General Studies. The requirements are the same, the degrees are distinguished by concentration. Click here for more information.
…WBC has added an Adult Degree Completion Program?
WBC's accelerated Adult Degree Completion Program makes it easier for working adults to finish their bachelor's degree. With majors in Biblical Studies or General Studies (concentrating in Business Administration), both programs of study emphasize a biblical worldview within an accredited degree program. Meeting just one time per week for approximately two years, students earn their degree and are better prepared to accomplish God's calling on their life in their ministry or in the marketplace. Click here for more information.
…WBC working to make an education more accessible?
In addition to adding online classes and expanding our class offerings during nights and weekends, WBC is working to make an education accessible by locating our classes conveniently to you with extension locations nearby the campus in Lanham, in Annapolis, and our newly-upgraded facilities in Virginia. Click here for more information.
…WBC now offers Online Classes?
Offering convenience and flexibility in completing the requirements for a degree, WBC now offers online college courses in the areas of Bible/Theology/Missions, General Education, and Professional Studies. Click here to learn more!
…WBC/CBS now offers Online Bill Payment?
Now, keeping current with your bill is as easy at sitting down at a computer. Click here to pay online.
…WBC/CBS now offer Online Registration?
Registering for classes just got easier. Students can now register for from home or work, thanks to “real time” online registration. With the real-time service, participants can register and pay online, knowing instantly whether the class is available. Click here to register online for Washington Bible College; click here to register online for Capital Bible Seminary.
…WBC/CBS has added an Online Bookstore?
With the nation's largest mix of new and used textbooks, supplementary course materials, and eContent, our online bookstore makes it easy to find all the materials needed for class at affordable prices and offers guaranteed buyback of a number of titles. (NOTE: books for online courses are not available through the online bookstore. Students taking online courses should purchase materials according to the directions given in each online course.)