NR #1995-052: For Immediate Release
Reformed Bible College Gains North Central Accreditation

[Courtesy Reformed Bible College]
Distributed by United Reformed News Service

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 4, 1995) URNS - The North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA) has informed Reformed Bible College that the
college has received accreditation from NCA. RBC has been accredited by the
Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (AABC) since 1964 and now, as a
result of the decision by NCA will enjoy broader recognition of its academic
programs.

 In 1991 RBC decided to seek accreditation with North Central while
continuing its accreditation with AABC.  The decision to seek NCA
accreditation does not indicate that RBC is changing its mission.  RBC will
continue as a Bible college and requires that all students major in Bible and
Theology.

 RBC indicated that NCA accreditation will help RBC in three ways:
 1.  It will be easier for RBC students to transfer credits,
 2.  Some foundations consider grant requests only from regionally-accredited
schools, and
 3.  Some corporations will give matching funds to collegs which are
regionally accredited.

 Reformed Bible College, historically associated with the Christian Reformed
denomination, is an independent four-year degree-granting institution in the
northeast suburbs of Grand Rapids which trains missionaries and evangelistic
workers.

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Contact List:

Dr. Paul Bremer, Academic Vice-President, Reformed Bible College
 3333 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, MI  49505 * O: (616) 363-2050



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