Evangelical Wesleyan Bible Institute (EWBI), also informally known as the Evangelical Wesleyan Bible College, is a private four-year Methodist Bible college in Cooperstown, Pennsylvania.[1] It is affiliated with the Evangelical Wesleyan Church (EWC) and was founded to "preserve and propagate that revival of New Testament Christianity - historic Methodism."[2]
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| Type | Private Bible college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1962 |
| Affiliation | Evangelical Wesleyan Church[1] |
| Address | |
| Campus | Countryside |
History
editPrior to its formation, the Adirondack Missionary Training Center existed in Northville, New York through the work of Melvin McNees. Evangelical Wesleyan Bible Institute was founded in 1962 as Adirondack Bible Institute (ABI), which was later renamed as Adirondack Bible College (ABC). In 2006, the campus was moved from Northville to Cooperstown, Pennsylvania.[1]
The presidents of the Evangelical Wesleyan Bible Institute have included:[3][4]
- Harold Cranston (1962 - 1966)
- Sherwood Weeks (1966 - 1968)
- Marshall Mcleery (1968 - 1976)
- Charles Wesley McCleery (1976 - 1978)
- Charles Downs (1978 - 1980)
- Marshall McCleery (1980 - 1983)
- Robert Symons (1983 - 1995)
- William L. Sarber (1995 - 2004)
- Timothy J. Yaugher (2004 - 2005)
Admissions
editEvangelical Wesleyan Bible Institute has an open admissions policy, welcoming "applications from any academically qualified person, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin".[2]
Academics
editEvangelical Wesleyan Bible Institute offers an Associate degree in Religion, Bachelor of Christian Ministries, Bachelor of Theology, and a Bachelor of Religious Education.[2] Majors include Christian Ministry, Christian Missions, Sacred Theology, and Christian Education.[2]
Student life
editThe Evangelical Wesleyan Bible Institute has an active student choir as well as internship programs with churches affiliated with the Evangelical Wesleyan Church.[5][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c Melton, J. Gordon (2003). Encyclopedia of American Religions. Gale. p. 429. ISBN 9780787663841.
- ^ a b c d e Evangelical Wesleyan Bible Institute Handbook. Cooperstown: LWD Publishing. 2018.
- ^ "Charles Wesley McCleery". God's Revivalist. 126 (3): 11. 2014.
- ^ "Sherwood Weeks". The Daily Item. 2 November 1968. p. 4. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Church to host Evangelical Wesleyan Bible College". Titusville Herald. 10 May 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
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