this is reformation bible college.
Our core principles:
It’s a
hand of God, moving across generations, to unchanging. It doesn’t bow to trends. In Scripture, may be discerned, understood, and applied. halfway around the world to share it. We can’t conforming to the world. Reformation Bible College four-year and two-year undergraduate programs. deep, meaningful encounter with the Author of history,
record of wisdom and of folly. It testifies to the call a people unto himself.
It’s
we have the primary source from which truth It can’t be seen, yet it sends people feel it, yet it gives ordinary people the strength to resist offers demanding, uncompromising, and stimulating Through these programs, we offer young minds a the Source of truth, and the Sustainer of our faith.
what is reformation bible college about? By God’s grace, we at Reformation Bible College want to pass on the knowledge of God and the things of God to the generations that follow us. The purpose of RBC is exactly that — to extend an opportunity for you to study the riches of the historic Christian faith in a formal collegiate setting. RBC is the encapsulation of everything Ligonier Ministries and its founder, Dr. R.C. Sproul, have valued and advocated for the past 40 years, and is a natural outgrowth of Ligonier’s decades of teaching Christians to think deeply, critically, and obediently about every aspect of faith. As 2 Cor. 10:5 states: “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ…” As a four- or two-year RBC student, your presence places you firmly on the receiving end of everything Ligonier Ministries represents — and has stood for over the years — and with that, the wisdom of Reformed biblical scholars both in the present and throughout church history. Through RBC, the goal of Ligonier Ministries remains unchanged: to equip minds to think Christianly and to mine the riches of Scripture through deep, rigorous study. We know that when the Bible is taught clearly, God is seen in all of his majesty and holiness, and hearts are conquered, minds renewed, and lives transformed. Our hope for you is nothing less than that.
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RBC offers four degree programs: four-year Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, and Sacred Music, and a two-year Associate of Arts degree in Biblical and Theological Studies. In the programs at RBC, you can:
• Engage in a rigorous theological education focusing on the study of Scripture, in the context of historic Christian orthodoxy • Receive instruction in an intimate setting from a faculty of scholars and theologians, led by Dr. R.C. Sproul • Read and study the literary works from such authors as Aristotle and Augustine to Ernest Hemingway and C.S. Lewis as part of our Great Works curriculum. The Bible is central to everything we offer at RBC. We believe in its inspiration, authority, and sufficiency — holding that the living and active Word of God is still the greatest need in the world today. So our degree programs are specifically designed to give graduates a thorough knowledge of the English Bible, an introduction to basic principles of hermeneutics, a basic grounding in systematic, biblical, and historical theology, and an appreciation and knowledge of the context of Scripture and Scriptural interpretation throughout church history and in the broader history of ideas.
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The Associate of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
exegesis of the New Testament in its original language, 12 hours.
Who is it for? This degree is
Biblical Hebrew Preparation for
designed for all those who desire an
exegesis of the Old Testament in its
designed for people who want a
education in biblical studies and
original languages, 12 hours.
foundation in biblical and theologi-
specifically for those who aspire to
cal studies before transferring to a
be pastors, missionaries, and
four-year college or university
educators.
Who is it for?
This degree is
program, or for those who simply desire to complete their undergraduate studies after transferring from another institution. What is it?
24 hours Great Works curriculum What is it?
This program focuses
on the history and background of Scripture, the theology of Paul, and the original biblical languages of
This program offers a
foundation in Scripture and
Hebrew and Greek. The following courses are required:
Bachelor degree programs.
Biblical Studies
The content and
background of Scripture with principles for its sound interpretation, 24 hours. Systematic Theology The system of doctrine taught in Scripture, 24 hours. Church History
The key people,
events, and ideas in the history of the church, 6 hours.
36 hours specialization curriculum 120 hours total
The Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies Who is it for? This degree is
theology. The following requirements are also required in the three
60 hours core curriculum
designed for all those who desire an Biblical Studies
The content and
education in theological studies.
background of Scripture with
Additionally, those who want to
principles for its sound interpreta-
explore apologetics and philosophy
tion, 33 hours.
more thoroughly will enjoy the extra
Systematic Theology
The system
courses in these fields.
of doctrine taught in Scripture, 24
What is it? This program focuses on
hours.
the history of theology, philosophy The key people,
and apologetics, and on the historic
events, and ideas in the history of
ecclesiastical language of Latin. The
the church, 6 hours.
following courses are required.
Church History
Biblical Theology
The progress of
revelation from the “shadows” of
Biblical Studies
the Old Testament to the “better
background of Scripture with
revelation from the “shadows” of
things” of the New, 9 hours.
principles for its sound interpreta-
the Old Testament to the “better
Great Works
Biblical Theology
The progress of
things” of the New, 6 hours.
60 hours core curriculum
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The intellectual
The content and
tion, 24 hours.
world within which the church’s great
Systematic Theology The system of
theologians have worked, 24 hours.
doctrine taught in Scripture, 24 hours.
Biblical Greek Preparation for
Church History
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The key people,
events, and ideas in the history of
What is it? This program provides
skills, resulting in musical excel-
the church, 6 hours.
a foundation in biblical studies
lence. When applicable, students
Biblical Theology The progress of
along with technical training,
will be actively involved in music
rooted in the rich history of sacred
ministry in a local church as part of
music through the ages and
their training, 14 hours
focused on the place of music in
Ensemble and Individual Concentra-
revelation from the “shadows” of the Old Testament to the “better things” of the New, 6 hours. Great Works
The intellectual
world within which the church’s
Christian worship. The following courses are required.
24 hours.
Biblical Studies
Philosophy & Apologetics The
Scripture with principles for its
defense of the faith against the
sound interpretation, 24 hours
philosophies of man, 21 hours.
Systematic Theology The system of
The history of
ensemble each semester to hone skills in group performance and will have
great theologians have worked,
Historical Theology
tion Students will participate in an
The content of
doctrine taught in Scripture, 24 hours.
the opportunity to elect courses that complement the basic curriculum with training in vital skills and experience, 14 hours Music Theory
Skill-based study of
melody, harmony, rhythm, phrasing
Christian doctrine and practice, past
Biblical Theology The progress of
to present, 9 hours.
and form. Entry-level through
revelation from the “shadows” of
advanced part-writing, sight
the Old Testament to the “better
singing, and ear training. Compre-
study of authors and texts of the
things” of the New, 6 hours
hensive use of technology to
ancient church, 6 hours.
Church History
Ecclesiastical Latin
Preparation for
60 hours core curriculum 24 hours Great Works curriculum 36 hours specialization curriculum 120 hours total
The key people,
enhance learning, 8 hours
events, and ideas in the history of
Music Survey
the church, 6 hours
role throughout the West since
Applied Music
Private study on a
A survey of music’s
antiquity, with attention to philo-
student’s primary instrument (piano,
sophical and theoretical elements in
organ, voice, or other instruments).
music which reveal God’s sovereign
Competency and placement
purposes, 4 hours
auditions for entrance into the music
The Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Music
curriculum will determine the level a student should reach over eight
60 hours core curriculum
semesters, 20 hours
60 hours music (or specialization)
Students will
Who is it for? This degree is
Music Ministry
designed for the church musicians and
grow in spiritual formation and
pastors of the next generation.
philosophical basis, along with
curriculum 120 hours total
No matter the program, each element of the curriculum has been assembled thoughtfully, prayerfully, and deliberately, refined by 40 years of experience in educating believers to seek God’s truth as contained in Scripture.
RBC’s faculty represents some of the world’s most distinguished biblical teachers and thinkers, armed with a deep knowledge of Scripture, grounded in Reformed theology and informed by the history of the church. In addition, each professor is profoundly concerned about passing along transformational truth to the next generation, caring about the hearts of their students as well as their intellects. R.C. Sproul
Steven C. Adamson
Terry Yount
President, Distin-
Adjunct Professor of
Adjunct Professor
guished Professor of
Church History
of Music
Keith Mathison
Barbara Browning
W. Duncan Rankin
Academic Dean,
Adjunct Professor
Visiting Professor of
Professor of Biblical
of Music
Systematic Theology
Systematic Theology
Studies L. Michael Morales
Randall Van
Professor of Old
Meggelen
Testament
Adjunct Professor of Music
R.C. Sproul Jr.
Laura Angus Yount
Associate Professor of
Adjunct Professor
Philosophy and
of Music
Apologetics
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“The way the whole Bible is put together is what opened my eyes to God’s wisdom. It is amazing, all the parallels in the Old Testament and the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s promises in Jesus Christ.”
“College is much more than grades. It is about learning more and more about the person and work of Christ and my role as a believer.”
“I am serious about becoming a good pastor, so I chose to attend RBC because it is the most solid Bible college out there. I also wanted to invest my time at a college that is small enough to care for my personal needs, while still giving me an education that will prepare me best for Christ’s ministry.”
Stephanie van Eyk, Vero
Isaac George,
Beach, FL, AA (degree
Greenville, SC, BABS
completion BABTS)
Joshua Rewis, Adel, GA, BABS
What is the great works curriculum? The Great Works curriculum offers students reading and interaction with the works that have most profoundly shaped Western culture. While many colleges offer literature, philosophy, and music overviews, utilizing a textbook to summarize the major ideas that have influenced Western civilization, the Great Works curriculum guides students through the original manuscripts, in translation. So we will read works by authors such as Plato, Augustine, Shakespeare, and Nietzsche. Additionally, we will study Great Works of music by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart. Our goal is not simply to join in the great conversation, but to better understand the root ideas of the culture of this world in which we are called to minister. By reading the great works of western culture in the light of the Great Book, we are better able to compare and distinguish between the city of man and the city of God. How did Augustine respond to Plato? How does Shakespeare respond to Machiavelli? Â More importantly, the Great Works classes will weigh these influential ideas against the wisdom of Scripture.
WHY IS IT NEEDED? The Great Works program is needed because ideas have consequences — ideas march out armies. Scripture, however, is indeed able to thoroughly equip one to discerningly engage the ideas of the world, exposing both their merit and their error.
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Great Works Courses GW101 Ancient Classics Authors
such as Homer, Plato,
Aristotle, Virgil, and Augustine. GW102 Medieval Classics Authors
such as Boethius, Anselm,
Aquinas, Dante, and Chaucer. GW203 15th & 16th Century Classics Authors
such as Shakespeare, Machiavelli,
Hobbes, Luther, and Descartes. GW204 17th & 18th Century Classics Authors
such as Milton, Pascal,
Bunyan, Locke, Hume, and Kant. Music by composers such as Bach and Haydn. GW305 Late 18th Century Classics Authors
such as Goethe, Hegel,
Coleridge, and Austen. Music by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven. GW306 19th Century Classics Authors
such as Kierkegaard,
Melville, and Dickens. GW407 19th & early 20th Century Classics
Authors such as Dostoevsky, Twain, Nietzsche, Conrad, Eliot, Sartre, and Hemingway.
GW408 Post-war 20th Century Classics
Authors such as Orwell, Lewis, Solzhenitsyn, and O’Connor.
Put most simply, if you wish to understand and apply Scripture more deeply, and are willing and able to meet the academic challenge our programs represent, RBC is for you. Furthermore, if you desire to participate in a community of learning populated by serious, like-minded students, bound together by a deep respect for God’s Word and Reformed theology while benefiting from a low student-to-faculty ratio, you may find yourself in the best possible environment for a post-secondary education. While anyone may benefit from what we offer, our degree programs may be best suited for those preparing for graduate education (in seminary or otherwise), those desiring a solid foundation in biblical and theological studies before further undergraduate education, those completing an undergraduate education begun elsewhere, and individuals seeking personal enrichment and development. Our prayer is that when you graduate, you will be more able to apply the timeless truths of Scripture to your life and to the world you encounter. As Dr. Sproul has said: “My dream is that Reformation Bible College will supply this nation with an entire generation of articulate Christians who understand the Bible and their faith deeply, and that those individuals will then live out their faith in every nook and cranny of the world in which we live.�
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excited about the possibilities? We certainly are. To learn more or to apply, visit ReformationBible College.org, or contact us at 888-RBC-1517. In addition, RBC regularly hosts preview days and always welcomes visitors to our beautiful, 42-acre lakefront campus in central Florida. Please contact us to schedule a personal introduction.
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