Pacific Life Bible College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels.
ENROLMENT (2021–2022)
- 138 new students
- Unduplicated headcount: 335 (320 credit; 15 audit)
- Fall FTE: 195Note that Enrolment was significantly affected by the onset of the Covid pandemic.
RETENTION
Freshman Retention Rate (2020 – 2021): 67%
COMPLETION
The completion rate is the percentage of full-time students who complete their program within 150% of the recommended length of the program. The completion rate does not factor in students beginning part-time and later becoming full-time.
The completion rate is the number of full-time, first-year students who entered Fall 2006 through 2010, or entered Summer and attended Fall and completed their programs within 150% of the time a full-time student could complete the program is 37%. Transfer students are excluded, but students entering with college credit earned in high school (CLEP, etc.) are counted.
PLACEMENT
- 73% of the 315 graduates between 2008 and 2015 were engaged in Christian service:
- 38% were in a paid ministry position
- 35% were actively serving in a church or parachurch organization
ENGAGEMENT
According to the Noel-Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory administered in 2014:
- 66% said their PLBC experience was “better, to much better than expected”
- 73% said they were “satisfied” or “very satisfied”
- 70% said they would enrol again
- 76% achieved 80% and above in their Grade Point Average
- 46% of students who responded indicated that their educational goal was to achieve a BA degree
- 22% of students who responded indicated their educational goal was to achieve a diploma or certificate
- 15% plan to continue studies to graduate levels (masters or doctorate)
Statistics for Completion, Placement, and Engagement were last collected in May 2016.
CORE LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The four Core Learning Goals apply to all programs and courses in the curriculum. Every course should address, at least to some extent, one or more of the Core Learning Goals, including at least one of their associated objectives.
Goal 1: Biblical Formation
Graduates will Increase their knowledge of the Bible and theology integrated with life and ministry. Relative to this goal, graduates will…
a. Demonstrate knowledge of the background, content, purposes, and themes of the Old and New Testaments.
b. Demonstrate exegetical skills for interpreting and applying Scripture that foster and support life-long biblical learning.
c. Demonstrate the ability to form theological positions on specific issues and appraise differing theological views.
d. Demonstrate formulation of a Christian worldview.
Goal 2: Academic Formation
Graduates will develop research, critical thinking and communication skills. Relative to this goal, graduates will…
a. Demonstrate research and information literacy skills conducive to life-long learning.
b. Demonstrate ability to critique diverse thought systems in light of a Christian worldview.
c. Demonstrate oral, writing, and electronic communication skills.
Goal 3: Character Formation
Graduates will grow spiritually and in Christ-like character. Relative to this goal, graduates will…
a. Demonstrate an awareness of being loved by God the Father, redeemed by God the Son, and empowered by God the Holy Spirit.
b. Demonstrate growth in spiritual disciplines that foster and support a lifelong and maturing relationship with Christ.
c. Demonstrate commitment to discern and pursue God’s direction and calling for their life according to biblical principles and leading by the Holy Spirit in conjunction with the Church.
d. Demonstrate Christ-like attitudes and values.
Goal 4: Ministry Formation
Graduates will develop ministry values and skills. Relative to this goal, graduates will…
a. Demonstrate commitment to Christ’s church in its local and universal expressions.
b. Demonstrate development of natural and spiritual gifts, ministry and relational skills appropriate to their calling.
c. Demonstrate an embrace of God’s mission and priorities.
d. Demonstrate ability to articulate and share the gospel with scriptural support.
e. Demonstrate love for all people evidenced by acts of service.