Student Information
Welcome to King’s Coast Bible College! At KCBC, our goal is to equip you so that you possess not only, a high standard of academic excellence in order that you might stand against the wave of contemporary culture as a Christian thinker, but also that you may engage in world-changing, Holy Spirit led and empowered ministry.
Combining both, proven educational methodologies and an intense hands-on practicum, to approach Biblical five-fold ministry with; a true understanding of the sacred text, a continued commitment to the historic church founded in Acts, and the ongoing presence and work of the Holy Spirit, we our confident that KCBC will prepare you to serve the Kingdom of God successfully in whatever capacity you are called to!
Is King’s Coast Bible College accredited?
Like many independent Bible Colleges, we offer a Bachelor’s degree under religious exemption in the State of Florida. This means that we are not “regionally accredited”. Many of our nation’s most respected institutions of higher learning began as religious schools, and many still operate without regional or national accreditation, (including Harvard University). This freedom is reflected in our Certificate and Degree programs, in that we have zero General Education courses, and this enables us to accelerate your learning in specific areas applicable to your calling.
Both, our certificate and our Bachelor’s degree programs are specifically designed for students who want to prepare for ministry. We don’t believe that you should graduate with a mountain of debt or overload your time taking courses that are irrelevant to your calling. Instead, we believe that those who are called to full-time/vocational ministry should be properly educated and practically trained, and equipped for use in the ministry. The bottom line: We aren’t regionally accredited. We are exempt from accreditation in Florida under “Florida Statute Section 1005.06 (1)(f))”, establishing that churches are permitted to educate and train their own clergy.
The first colleges or universities in America were Christian, and the first universities worldwide were planted strategically by the church. We see our Certificate and Degree level programs as a return to the way things initially were and still should be. In no way does this mean that we compromise the standard or integrity of the educational or practical components of our programs. We offer real degrees, and our courses of study are highly academic and intense in their practicum.
What am I able to do with a degree from King’s Coast?
Contrary to most seminaries or bible colleges that teach ministry in theory, but provide no experiential learning, we believe that upon graduating with a degree from King’s Coast Bible College, students will be among the most valuable and sought after in church/ministry employment.
We currently have an established and growing relational network and agreements with churches and schools who share the same theological vision as King’s Coast Bible College, to assist students in ministry placement following graduation, or if students desire, to pursue other areas or avenues of education.
King’s Coast Bible College exists primarily for students who feel called and possess a desire to be trained in historic Christian theology and thought/application for ministry purposes.
Can I transfer credits from another Bible College?
Yes. Any credits that you have taken outside of our program that are equivalent can be transferred in. If transferring credits, Official transcripts can and must be submitted in the admissions process. Equivalency will be reviewed and determined on a per case basis by our Admissions staff.
What is the workload expectation?
It’s college level, academic, and depends on how many courses you take. A typical course has; lecture hours, assignments & essays, and exams & student interaction. Students are expected to conduct research in order to fulfill the writing requirements for each assignment and may be asked to read or defend their writing in classroom interaction. Certain courses will also include practical hands-on training and demonstration outside of the classroom, or even in church services.
Both certificate and degree programs have a concentration on classroom room academics and interaction, as well as practical education and application, so ultimately it comes down to knowing your own capacity, time-management, and what you are capable of accomplishing. Many students are well able to succeed in having part or full-time jobs in addition to their course workload.
Does King’s Coast have semesters?
Yes, the school year at KCBC is divided into two semesters, a Fall Semester and a Spring Semester. Applications for enrollment must be received no later than 2 weeks from the start date of classes, and all payment requirements, (depending upon the payment option selected), must be met by their respective dates.
Please keep in mind that if the information is needed to be obtained by KCBC admin, such as high school transcripts or proof of graduation, or college transcripts, (if requesting to have existing earned credits transferred and applied to KCBC programs), it may take additional time, so the process should be initiated earlier in order to ensure being able to begin classes at start of the semester.
What are the classroom hours? What if I cannot make it in person?
Our School year at King’s Coast Bible College will be divided into two semesters, the first running from September into December (Fall Semester), and the second from January into June (Spring Semester).
For the Fall 2023—Spring 2024 school year, first semester classes will commence on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023, with the final day of the first semester being Friday, January 19th, 2024. The second semester will reconvene on Monday, January 29th, 2024, and will conclude on Friday, June 7th, 2024.
Classroom instructional hours will take place on-site between 9 am—2 pm daily, Tuesday—Friday, (excluding holidays or other scheduled breaks or non-classroom days).
Some days will include chapel services, and some will also include additional times following classroom instruction for practical training/teaching or ministry service (especially for those in specialized ministry tracts). *These additional times will always be scheduled ahead of time with advanced notice given.
While we firmly believe that in-person face-to-face instruction and interaction is the best way to learn and be trained for ministry, in instances where unforeseen circumstances prevent attendance, or if someone desires a strictly online academic experience due to employment schedule or simple preference, each classroom lecture will be available to watch “on-demand” by accessing the student portal at any time following it’s being uploaded. Any assignments will still be due at their determined times and must be submitted electronically by the student.
*For students in degree programs, practicum requirements must be coordinated and successfully completed in order to meet graduation requirements.
Naturally, certificate-level students who opt to complete their academics solely through the virtual teaching videos and electronic work submissions via the student portal, will not receive the benefit of classroom interaction, Q & A with instructors, chapel services, or student life activities, but will ultimately pay less for their education. Those who utilize both in-person and occasional online instruction will still be required to pay the full fee for the level they are enrolled in.