Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania - Outstanding Christian Education

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God did not give us the Bible to serve as a science textbook. He did, however, intend for it to play a major role in the development of our Christian worldview. At Baptist Bible College, intensive study of the Word allows each student to pursue scientific studies from a godly perspective.

Our Science Education program will help you comprehensively learn the sciences in well-designed laboratory and classroom studies that recognize the Creator. In order to hone your teaching skills, we explore effective teaching methods from both biblical and modern research perspectives. Our students regularly interact with many of the best science teachers in Pennsylvania.

As a science teacher, you will be in a unique position to influence the lives of students as you shape their perception of the physical world around them. That’s why it is essential that you gain an education in both science and the Bible. Our Science Education program will equip you with an understanding of how people learn.You'll walk away prepared to integrate spiritual goals with necessary learning standards as you plan learning activities, and able to naturally employ teaching skills that will help your students accomplish learning goals.

Our faculty is committed to your academic and spiritual development, and will provide you with the education you need to effectively minister in the classroom.

Core courses
We give you a strong foundation to understand and apply biblical truth through 42 hours of Bible and theology courses. General Studies courses will offer you the opportunity to consider the world in which you will minister from a Biblical perspective. Science courses will allow you to study Creation using a scientific methodology and maintaining a commitment to Biblical truth.

The core courses of this program include the following:

Astronomy
Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry I and II
College Math II
Ecology
Genetics
Geology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Meteorology
Organic Chemistry / Biochemistry
Physics I and II

Making the program your own
You’ll receive top-level instruction and also gain important practical experience by first observing in public and Christian classrooms, then progessing to more interactive classroom activities. Your senior year culminates with two periods of student teaching, one in a public school and one in a Christian school. We select qualified secondary science teachers to mentor you through this internship. A college supervisor will also visit, observe, counsel, and evaluate you.

Many options after graduation
You will graduate from our program with two separate certifications. Certification from the PA Department of Education qualifies you to teach science in any secondary school in Pennsylvania and may be transferred to many other states. Certification from the Association of Christian Schools International speaks to the Biblical, scientific, pedagogical, and philosophical standards that are critical to ministering well in a Christian school. In addition, your diploma will indicate that you have earned a B.S. in Bible.

Many graduates go further with master’s and doctorate degrees. Some have chosen to pursue their studies in one of the seven programs offered in Christian School Education at Baptist Bible Graduate School. Other graduates have attended various graduate schools to study a wide range of programs including curriculum and instruction, counseling, and administration. 

What they say
“Small science classes and educated Bible professors who truly care about you make BBC an excellent place to study science and ministry. Science is taught from a biblical perspective, and the professors prepare you to defend what you believe.”
- Rebecca Clark, BBC student

“The faculty is amazing. They are willing to invest in our private lives as much as their lives allow. They answer our questions and share their knowledge. Spiritually, they are available to guide and provide challenges to help us grow more. They give you ways to present the Bible through science. The teachers at BBC are knowledgeable and have practical experience that helps guide their students.”
- Melissa George, BBC graduate, middle school Science teacher at Northside Christian Academy, Charlotte, NC

Learn more
For details about the Science Education program, contact Dr. Vince Palmer.