Pacific Life Bible College is accredited through the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation (5850 T. G. Lee Bld., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407-207-0808) to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels.
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.
PLBC Program completion rates
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 retention rate is the percentage of students who were new in the academic year two years ago who re-enrolled within the last academic year.
The completion rate for the 2025/26 Academic Year was 46% (with a cohort of 26 students). The retention rate during the same period is 57.5% (with a cohort of 47 students).