Maranatha Baptist Bible College
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Maranatha Baptist Bible College |
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| Motto | "To the Praise of His Glory" |
| Established | 1968 |
| Type | Private |
| President | Dr. Larry Oats (interim) |
| Undergraduates | 785[1] |
| Postgraduates | 55 |
| Location | Watertown, Wisconsin, USA |
| Campus | Urban 54 acres |
| Mascot | Crusader |
| Website | www.mbbc.edu |
Maranatha Baptist Bible College is an independent, fundamental, Baptist college in Watertown, Wisconsin, offering undergraduate degrees in Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, Pastoral Studies, Evangelism, Church Ministries, Women's Ministries, Youth Ministries, Missions, Missionary Aviation, Accounting, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Office Management, Business Management, Business Education, English Education, History Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Science Education, Social Studies Education, Speech Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Piano Pedagogy, Church Music, Music Performance, Humanities, Biology, English and Nursing, as well as graduate degrees in Biblical Studies, Biblical Counseling, and Theology.
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[edit] Accreditation and memberships
Maranatha is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission - North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[2]. It is a participant in the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)[3] of the Higher Learning Commission.
The Teacher Education Department programs at Maranatha Baptist Bible College are recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for purposes of teacher certification.[4]
Maranatha is a member of the following groups:
- American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers,
- American Association of Christian Colleges and Seminaries,
- National Christian College Athletic Association, Division II,
- National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III,
- Upper Midwest Athletic Conference for football through 2007,
- Northern Athletics Conference for all sports except football until 2008, then all sports.
Approval: Immigration and Naturalization Service for Enrollment of Foreign Students, State and Federal Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits, United States Department of Education for Pell Grants and Stafford Student Loans, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for Teacher Education Programs. United States ROTC Program
[edit] History
Founded on September 14, 1968, the college was named for the Aramaic phrase maranatha, which means "Lo He Cometh" which appears in I Corinthians 16:22 in the New Testament. The college records over 3,000 graduates since its founding. Enrollment for Fall 2006 is expected to reach 900.
The school was founded by B. Myron Cedarholm, chartered by the State of Wisconsin in 1968. Arno Q. Weniger and David Jaspers have also served as Presidents of the institution. The office of President is vacant with the May 2006 resignation of Dr. David Jaspers.
Dr. Larry Oats is currently serving as Interim President until the Board of Trustees names a successor.
[edit] Philosophy
Maranatha’s academic philosophy combines a Bible college environment with a liberal arts focus. The school incorporates a rigorous academic program with a traditional independent fundamental Baptist philosophy. Students take 30 hours of Bible and 40 hours of liberal arts in addition to program requirements. Maranatha Baptist Bible College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, which is a member of the North Central Association. Maranatha's accreditation focuses on quality improvement throughout the entire institution.
[edit] Athletics
Maranatha competes in the NCCAA div II and NCAA div III. Men can compete in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer and Wrestling. Women can compete in Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball.
[edit] Notes
- ^ Profile of Maranatha Baptist Bible College
- ^ NCA Accreditation information on Maranatha Baptist Bible College
- ^ Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP)
- ^ Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction List of approved colleges
[edit] External links
| Lake Michigan Conference |
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| Alverno • Concordia University • Dominican University • Edgewood • Lakeland • Maranatha • Marian College • Wisconsin Lutheran College |
| Northern Wrestling Association |
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| Concordia, Wisconsin • Lakeland, Wisconsin • Maranatha Baptist Bible • Milwaukee School of Engineering |
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