PURPOSE AND VISION
The purpose of Maranatha Bible College (MBC) is to provide a place where believers can study the Word of God and come to know Him more intimately, we discover and grow in the abundant life He has for us.

We desire to see each student:

• Become totally committed and surrendered to Jesus Christ.
• Conformed into the image of Jesus Christ, thus having the life of Christ living through them by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Set free by the truth of the Word of God and equipped by the Scriptures for fruitful service unto the Lord.
• Develop the humble heart of a servant and allow the grtace of God to shape and strengthen their lives.
• Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

HISTORY
Maranatha Bible College was founded in 2010 as part of the overall vision and mission of Maranatha Chapel to love God, people, and to make disciples. The education program of MBC is modeled on the degree program offered by Calvary Chapel Bible College (CCBC). CCBC was founded in 1975 as a short intensive study program. Today CCBC is a non-accredited, independent, religious-exempt institution that offers degrees in Biblical Studies and Theology at its main campus in Murrieta, California and at Affiliate Campuses throughout the world. MBC intends to partner with Calvary Chapel Bible College as an Affiliate School.

STUDY PROGRAMS
MBC offers two study programs: The Bachelor of Biblical Studies, and the Associate in Theology.

BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
The Bachelor of Biblical Studies is an 80-unit program for students who have completed at least two years of college general education. The BBS consists of 60 semester credits of general education from an approved/accredited school, combined with 80 semester credits earned at MBC or another CCBC campus. Students must take all of the required courses and pass them with a grade of "C-" or better.

ASSOCIATE IN THEOLOGY
The Associate in Theology is also an 80-unit program. It is for students who have successfully completed high school or its equivalent,  but do not have the minimum transferable credits required for the Bachelor Degree program. Students must take all of the required courses and pass them with a "C-" or better.

AUDITING OPTION
This option is designed for the student who desires to study for personal enrichment only. A 70% attendance must be maintained. No homework or test is required.

While academic degrees are not the main goal of our program, opportunities are available for students who are called to pursue education beyond MBC. Although the degrees we offer are not accredited by a government-recognized agency, many accredited colleges have accepted in transfer similar courses offered by CCBC and the Bachelor's degree awarded by CCBC has been accepted by some of the finest seminaries in the nation. Specific questions about transferability of credits from MBC should be directed to the registrar's office of the specific institution you are considering.

ACADEMICS
Our hope is that every student who attends MBC will know Jesus better at the end of each class than they did at the beginning. In this light, MBC degree requirements are designed to prepare a student for ministry, rather than academic prowess. Students will, however, be challenged both spiritually as well as academically in every class. As we study God's Word, we look for Him to speak to us and fill our lives with His Spirit, making us more like Christ and equipping us to serve Him.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Students are required to register in person during the scheduled registration days prior to each semester. All fees for the semester are due at the time of registration.

TUITION AND FEES
For the credit programs (the Bachelor of Biblical Studies or Associate in Theology), tuition is $75 per credit. For the audit option, tuition is $30 per credit. Each student in the credit program is also required to pay a $50 non-refundable registration fee each semester. New students are required to pay a $25 non-refundable fee at the time they submit their Application for Admission. Books are not included in tuition costs.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Through the courses of study, Maranatha Bible College students will have studied the entire Bible verse-by-verse with Chuck Smith (utilizing recorded messages), as well as have studied in-depth core books of the Bible. To supplement the core classes, students have a variety of electives to choose from in several relevant subject areas: Apologetics, Language, History, and Theology.

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
MBC is looking for students that:
• Desire to know God in a richer, more intimate way
• Desire to allow the Holy Spirit to conform them into the image of Jesus Christ
• Desire to know the perfect will of God for their life
• Desire to prepare their life to be used by God in whatever capacity He might choose

If you desire to come to a deeper and more intimate knowledge of God and the life that He has for you, if you desire to discover and become equipped for the call that God has on your life, we encourage you to prayerfully consider applying for study at MBC. The staff at MBC is praying for your calling, equipping and commission, as you give your whole heart to knowing Christ and following Him.

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." —2 Peter 3:18

"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth." —2 Timothy 2:15

Maranatha Bible College is a ministry of Maranatha Chapel, Ray Bentley, Senior Pastor.