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Faith Bible College

Faith Bible College

ADDRESS

6330 Newtown Road, Norfolk, VA, United States 23502

STATUS

Accredited Institution ?Accredited status is granted to those institutions that evidence substantial compliance with ABHE’s Institutional Accreditation Standards, including documentation of the appropriateness, rigor, and achievement of stated student learning outcomes and all other Title IV eligibility requirements.

WEBSITE

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PHONE NUMBER

(757) 423-2095

SANCTION LETTER

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PRESIDENT

Kevin Newman

HIGHEST DEGREE LEVEL OFFERED

Bachelor's degree

PREVIOUS INSTITUTION NAMES & DATES

  • Hampton Roads School of Biblical Studies - 1995-2002

PUBLIC OUTCOMES

APPROVED INSTRUCTIONAL MODALITIES

  • Competency-Based Education (up to 49%)
  • Correspondence Education (up to 49%)
  • Distance Education (up to 100%)

APPROVED EDUCATIONAL SITES ?
1. Extension site – A physical facility that is geographically separate from the main campus of the institution where students and faculty regularly meet in classes but where students may not complete 50% or more of course work toward requirements for one or more of the institution’s degrees, certificates, or diplomas via face-to-face or hybrid courses. Only include sites that have been active in the last 24 months.
2. Additional location – A physical facility that is geographically separate from the main campus of the institution and within the same ownership structure of the institution, at which the institution offers at least 50% of a degree, certificate or diploma.
3. Branch campus – A physical facility that is geographically separate from the main campus of the institution and within the same ownership structure of the institution; and is independent from the main campus, meaning the location (1) is permanent in nature; (2) offers courses in educational programs leading to a degree, certificate, or other recognized education credential; (3) has its own faculty and administrative or supervisory organization; and (4) has its own budgetary and hiring authority.

  • Extension Site - 1004 Yorktown Road, Yorktown, VA 23693
  • Extension Site - 1020 General Jackson Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
  • Extension Site - 1832 Elbow Road, Chesapeake, VA 23320
  • Extension Site - 2419 N Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666
  • Extension Site - 3800 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692

COMMISSION STAFF REPRESENTATIVE

Shane Wood

APPLICANT STATUS GRANTED

2012

CANDIDATE STATUS GRANTED

2016

INITIAL ACCREDITATION GRANTED

2020

LAST REAFFIRMATION

2025

LAST REVIEWED DATE

2/19/2025

NEXT TEAM VISIT

Spring 2034

NEXT COMMISSION REVIEW

2035

STATUS EXPIRATION DATE

2/28/2035

APPROVED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

DEGREE - PROGRAM

  • Certificate - Biblical Studies
  • Certificate - Urban Ministry
  • Associate in Biblical Studies
  • Bachelor in Biblical Studies and Ministry

ACCREDITATION DECISIONS

  • 2/19/2025 - Granted reaffirmation of accreditation
  • 11/09/2022 - Approved substantive change to offer first program via distance education
  • 2/1/2020 - Granted initial accreditation
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