Midwestern Baptist College

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Midwestern Baptist College
Type Private/Not accredited
Established1953
President David M. Carr
Dean Joseph Fortna
Students60
Location, ,
Mascot Falcons
Website http://www.midwesternbaptistcollege.net

Midwestern Baptist College, is an independent Baptist college in Orion, Michigan.

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History

In 1953, the school was founded in Pontiac, Michigan by Tom Malone Sr. as a liberal arts college, which included a Baptist seminary on more than 55 acres (220,000 m2). [1] It specializes in Christian theological doctrine. Malone wanted to offer a faith-based education including both academics and morals. The college also stressed being a moral compass, to "abstain from all appearances of evil", and fulfilling the Great Commission.[ citation needed ]

For the fall semester of 2010, Midwestern planned to move from Pontiac, Michigan to the property of Shalom Baptist Church in Orion Township, Michigan. [2]

Education

Midwestern Baptist College is not accredited by any accreditation body recognized by its country. [3] According to the US Department of Education, unaccredited degrees and credits might not be acceptable to employers or other institutions, and use of degree titles may be restricted or illegal in some jurisdictions. [4]

The highest degree the college awards is the Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.) or Bachelor of Sacred Music (B.S.M.). [5] The school also offers associate degree in Music, Commercial Subjects, and Biblical Studies. [5]

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References

  1. "Education goals". Midwestern Baptist College & Seminary. 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-19.
  2. "Welcome". Midwestern Baptist College & Seminary. 2010. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
  3. Accreditation database from U.S. Department of Education
  4. "Educational accreditation". US Department of Education. 16 October 2009.
  5. 1 2 "Education goals". Midwestern Baptist College. 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
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