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ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.68%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

97%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

38

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,279

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Ministry Training

The ministry degree program at Maranatha Baptist Bible College offers students preparation to become ordained ministers or priests in various Christian religious sects and traditions, to preach at churches or religious schools/organizations. Students seeking a divinity degree will have gained knowledge in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer ministry training.

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Maranatha Baptist Bible College

College Ave, Appleton, WI

MBBC is a Baptist affiliated school located in Watertown, Wisconsin, which has a seminary for individuals seeking to become priests. Enrollment at MBBC is nearly 960 yearly. Over thirty different programs are offered at MBBC, and it awards degrees up to a Master's degree. The more popular enrolled programs among individuals are shown below:

  • Humanistic Studies
  • Elementary Education
  • Nursing
  • Biblical Studies
  • Business Administration
  • Accounting and Business and Management

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, as well as any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1270 to 1700 on the SAT and within the range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school.

Maranatha Baptist Bible College also provides academic guidance for students that may require additional help.

The cost of tuition is close to $5,300 for graduate students and about $14,000 for undergraduate programs yearly. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission has accredited the instruction & training provided by Maranatha Baptist Bible College for over twenty-one years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit mbbc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Ministry Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Maranatha Baptist Bible College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Master's Degree
  • Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Master's Degree2
Doctorate Degree1

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male3
Female0

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Ministry program at Maranatha Baptist Bible College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Clergy

Description

Conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, clergy employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.6% from 2014 to 2024

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the students Maranatha Baptist Bible College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Maranatha Baptist Bible College may provide services to students including:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Maranatha Baptist Bible College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Independent Midwest Region)
  • Basketball (Independent Midwest Region)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball