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Pentecostal Bible Schools

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This list of Bible schools is offered without cost as a resource to our visitors and we do not ask for any advertising compensation from the institutions listed there. However, we would not be able to continue our ministry or internet presence without the financial support of our members and friends. These are institutions that are operated by Pentecostal/charismatic denominations, have stated that they are Pentecostal/charismatic, or are generally recognized as being a Pentecostal/charismatic institution. Some of these institutions teach controversial doctrines, and many do not offer accredited degrees.For a more complete list of seminaries that have Pentecostal/charismatic faculty, see Pentecostal Charismatic Theological Inquiry. Please Note: The Pneuma Foundation does not operate any Bible schools or have any affiliation with any of the institutions listed here. The Foundation does not offer bursaries or scholarships to perspective students. Please contact the school of your choice with questions about financial assistance.

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Latest updates or additions made to this index on: August 6, 2013.

In the United States

ACTS International Bible College in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Member of ACEA.
Advanced Institute of Ministry in San Francisco. AIM is a member of ACEA.
Advantage College in Sacramento, CA. International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Advocate Institute of Advocate Ministries in Birmingham, Alabama area. Member of ACEA.
All Nations Traning Center of Metro Christian Fellowship in Kansas City. ANTC offers the Transit School of Leadership, and the CPx church planting experience course.
All Saints Bible College Sponsored by the International Church of God in Christ (COGIC), with headquarters in Memphis, TN.
Alpha Bible College & Seminary “accredited Bible college through our affiliation with School of Bible Theology, San Jacinto, CA”.
American Indian College Assemblies of God.
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Beulah Heights Bible College founded in 1918, the Southeast’s oldest Bible College. In Atlanta, Georgia.
Bethany College of Scotts Valley, CA. Assemblies of God
Bethesda Christian University Connecting Korea and America: a Pentecostal/charismatic Christian university for Korean speaking students. Main campus in Anaheim, California (USA) and two extension campuses in Seoul, S. Korea.
Black Hills Indian Bible College Assemblies of God.
Brewer Christian College and Graduate School in Jacksonville, Florida.
Brownsville Minisitry Training Center The Elisha Project: “offering a two-year program emphasizing hands-on, practical ministry and leadership training through fathering and mentoring from leaders passionate about discipleship.”
Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta, California. See also their Extension Campuses in the United States and around the world.
Calvary Chapel Menifee School of Ministry in Menifee, California.
Calvary Chapel Murrieta School of Ministry in Murrieta, California.
Cathedral Bible College of Myrtle Beach, SC.
Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Assemblies of God.
Central Theological College (Formerly Spectrum Bible College) offering two-year Bible program and a one-year ministry practicum.
Charles H. Mason Seminary Part of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta.
Chico Extension of the Calvary Chapel Bible College in Chico, California.
Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX.
Christian Life College educating Pentecostal/charismatics for over 50 years in Chicago.
Christian Life College in Stockton, California.
Church of God Educational Institutions Links to ministry training centers affiliated with Church of God (Cleveland, TN) including Lee University; Pentecostal Theological Seminary(Formerly the Church of God Theological Seminary); Hispanic Institute of Ministry (El Instituto Ministerial Hispano) in Dallas, Texas; Han Young Theological University (formerly Korean Theological College) in Seoul, Korea; European Bible Seminary; Colegio Biblico Pentecostal (Puerto Rico Bible College); and others.
Coastland University affiliated with the Calvary Chapel fellowship of churches.
Columbia Evangelical Seminary distance mentorship program and classroom setting in Buckley, WA.
Cornerstone Bible Institute and Seminary in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Part of the apostolic and cell-based church movement Cornerstone Church and Ministries International and member of ACEA.
Cornerstone School of Ministry operated by Cornerstone Chapel in Medina, Ohio.
Cottonwood School of Ministry Part of the Cottonwood Christian Center in Los Alamitos, California.
Covenant Bible College & Seminary (overseen by the Pentecostal Holiness Church of America).
DOMATA School of Missions. Classes held at the Mark Brazee Ministries office complex in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
East Texas Theological Seminary
Elim Bible Institute in Lima, NY.
Emmanuel Bible Institute of Ministry operated by Emmanuel Christian Center (Foursquare) in Salina, Kansas.
Emmanuel College affiliated with International Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Escondido Bible College Located in North San Diego County, California. Formerly Cathedral Bible College. Affiliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
Eugene Bible College in Eugene, Oregon. Affliated with the Open Bible Churches headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.
Evangel University in Springfield, MO. Assemblies of God.
Faith Christian Fellowship School Of Ministry
Faith Chrisitan University with Main Campus in Orlando, Florida, extension campuses and internet distance learning.
Faith School of Theology A ministry school in Charleston, Maine founded in 1959. A Berean Study Center (Assemblies of God curriculum).
FIRE School of Ministry
Florida Christian University Study in a classroom or in the distance learning program.
For a complete list of Foursquare Bible Institutes, Colleges, and Schools of Ministry see their National Christian Education index. Numerous local churches offer institutes and certified ministry training including: Emmanuel Bible Institute of Ministry operated by Emmanuel Christian Center in Salina, KS; Angelus Bible Institute in Los Angelus, California; Institute of the Bible and Ministry operated by Living Way Fellowship in Littleton, Colorado; Hispanic Theological Institute of the Northwest in Wenatchee, Washington; Facultad de Teologia in Montebello, CA; New Life Foursquare Leadership Training Institute in Canby, Oregon; V.I.D.A. Instituto Biblico (A.B.I. Extension) in Chino, California; Yellowstone Valley Bible Instituteoperated by Faith Chapel in Billings, Montana; Praise School of Ministry in Los Angeles, California; Victory School of Ministry in Ada, Oklahoma; Logos in Moreno Valley, California; and many more. See the list for current contact information when website is not available.
Free Gospel Bible Institute Over 45 years educating and preparing men and women for Pentecostal ministry, in Export, Pennsylvania.
Full Gospel Baptist Bible Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Golden Springs Calvary Chapel Bible College extension campus at Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, California.
Grace Bible College and Seminary in Roanoke, Alabama. Founded in 2003 by Bishop Lyndon B. Hutcherson. Offering distance and classroom instruction.
Grace Bible School located on the campus of Word of Grace Church (pastored by Gary Kinnaman) in Mesa, Arizona.
Grace Christian University A theological training program that offers affordable and accredited higher Christian education to build faith and develop culturally rooted Christians leaders around the world. On campus, correspondence, and extension campus programs available.
Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. Also offering online degrees in Chinese.
Greater Grace Bible College in Tacoma, Washington. Extension school of Maryland Bible College & Seminary.
Healing River International School of Ministry Member of ACEA.
Hebron Life Bible College & Seminary In Blanchard, OK. Founded by John & Sharon Rathbun.
Heritage Bible College in Dunn, North Carolina. Affiliated with Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church
Holmes Bible College Independent Bible College founded in 1896, in Greenville, SC. In ministry partnership with International Pentecostal Holiness Church.
IHOPU Schools at the University include Forerunner School of Ministry and Forerunner Media Institute. Affiliated with Friends of the Bridegroom International and the International House of Prayer. In Kansas City, Missouri.
IMI School of Ministry and Music
Institute For Strategic Christian Leadership offers undergraduate and graduate levels classes in several regional campuses throughout the east coast.
International Children’s Ministry Institute Campus in Litchfield, Illinois. Regularly conducting overseas schools in Russia, India, Thailand, and several African nations.
Jacksonville Theological Seminary and Revelation Message Bible College
Jubilee School of Ministry ministry training school by Jubilee Christian Fellowship in Fairfield, Iowa.
The King’s College and Seminary Founded by Pastor Jack Hayford
Kingswell Theological Seminary “Equiping leaders to build healthy churches and engage contemporary culture.”
Latin American Bible Institute — Texas Assemblies of God residential institute in San Antonio, TX. Courses are offered in both English and Spanish.
Latin American Bible Institute — California Assemblies of God residential institute in La Puente, California. Bilingual and bicultural theological education.
Lee University Affiliated with the Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee.
L.I.F.E. Bible College Pentecostal/Charismatic Bible college founded in 1923 by Aimee Semple McPherson. Affliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
L.I.F.E. Bible College East In Christiansburg, Virginia. Affliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
Maryland Bible College & Seminary in Baltimore. Affiliated with Greater Grace World Outreach.
Masters Commission USA The founding Masters Commission at Phoenix First Assembly of God.
Master’s Institute operated by the International Lutheran Renewal Center
Messenger College in Joplin, Missouri. Part of the Pentecostal Church of God.
Metro Jackson Master’s Commission “This is a 9 month program for intense training to be a closer follower of Christ.”
Ministry Training College residential training institute of Christian International Ministries, founded by Bill Hamon. Campus is in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Minnesota Graduate School of Theology
Miracle Valley Bible College & Seminary Pentecostal Bible College and Seminary founded in 1958 by A. A. Allen.
Monterey Bay Calvary Chapel Bible College extension campus at Calvary Chapel Monterey Bay in Monterey, California.
MorningStar School of Ministry
National Bible College and Seminary in Ft. Washington, Maryland.
Native American Bible College Assemblies of God.
New Beginnings School Of Ministry in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
New England Foursquare Bible Institute Offering a diploma in Biblical Studies, taught by experienced local pastors. Classes are held at area churches, headquarters in Uxbridge, MA.
New Hope Christian College New Hope Christian College in Eugene, Oregon and Pacific Rim Christian College in Honolulu, Hawaii are becoming one college in two locations: NHCC Eugene and NHCC Hawaii
New Life Bible College in Cleveland, TN. Where “the bible is the only textbook used in the classroom.” Part of Norvel Hayes Ministries.
New York Calvary Chapel Bible College extension campus at Harvest Christian Fellowship in New York City.
North Central University in Minneapolis, Assemblies of God. Carlstrom Deaf Studies.
Northwest College in Kirkland, WA. Assemblies of God.
Old Bridge Calvary Chapel Bible College extension campus at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge in Old Bridge, New Jersey.
Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Oregon College of Ministry a Foursquare Bible college formerly known as East Hill Institute of Ministry, in Gresham, Oregon.
Patten University An interdenominational Christian liberal arts college in Oakland, CA. Affiliated with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN). Founded by Dr. Bebe Patten.
Payne Bible College Founded in 1970, affilated with Christ International Churches. In Mississippi.
Pillsbury Institute of Applied Christianity Based in the St. Louis, Missouri area, offering on-campus and distance learning programs. Member of ACEA.
Pinecrest Bible Training Center An interdenominational, Full Gospel Bible school, in Salisbury Center, New York.
Portland Bible College Church-affiliated college offering two and four-year degrees. Sponsored by City Bible Church, Frank Damazio, Pastor. Member of ACEA.
Radical Change Bible College Online and local classes from Kissimmee, FL. Jason writes: “This fullgospel/charismatic school offers ministry degrees based on ministry experience and also trains in ministry. They have blessed me and my ministry vision.”
Regent University Virginia Beach, VA.
Rhema Bible Training Center Word of faith Bible institute in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded by Kenneth Hagin.
River City School of Ministry part of Family Christian Center in Orangevale, CA.
River of Life School of Ministry In Rusk, Texas. Offering a two year Bible School program that trains students in missions, pastoral care, children’s and youth ministry, and worship.
Samuel E Walker School of Ministry
School of Bible Theology Undergraduate/Graduate Pentecostal Seminary affiliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of God of America.
School of the Local Church In Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded by Bob Yandian.
Seattle Bible College “Where emerging leaders are transformed and equipped to change their world for Christ.”
Simpson University in Redding, CA.
Spirit Fire World Outreach School A church ministry school in Titusville, Florida.
Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. Assemblies of God.
Southwestern Assembly of God University of Waxahachie, TX. Assemblies of God.
Southwestern Christian University Formerly Southwestern College of Christian Ministries, in Bethany, Oklahoma. Affiliated with the International Pentecostal Holiness Church. See alsoGraduate School of Southwestern Christian University
St. Michael’s Seminary A ministry of the Charismatic Episcopal Church.
South Texas Bible Institute
Texas Bible Institute
The Call School a division of Wagner Leadership Institute
Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, ND. Assemblies of God.
Trinity Episcopal School of Ministry
Trinity Life Bible College in Sacramento, CA
Tucson Theological Seminary Classroom and internet classes.
University of the Nations in Kona, Hawaii. Part of Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Programs include: Colleges of Communication, The Arts, Christian Ministries, Counselling & Health Care, Education, Science and Technologies, and Humanities and International Studies. There are also Discipleship Traning Schools for young adults and families as well as a Korean Discipleship Training School.
Urban Harvest Theological Seminary
Valley Forge Christian College in Phoenixville, PA. Assemblies of God.
Valor Christian College Formerly known as World Harvest Bible College, founded by Pastor Rod Parsley.
Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA. Assemblies of God. (Formerly Southern California College)
Victory Bible Institute a ministry of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded by Billy Joe Daugherty.
Victory School of Ministry operated by Victory Life Fellowship (Foursquare) in Ada, Oklahoma.
Vineyard Leadership Institute

Learn hands-on in this two year program in the context of a local church. Part of the Vineyard Church of Columbus.

Wagner Leadership Institute Institute of practical ministry founded by C. Peter Wagner
West Angeles Bible College Ministry school of West Angeles Church of God in Christ.
Western Bible College of the Assemblies of God. In the Phoenix-Tucson area.
Word and Spirit Institute Pentecostal Bible institute operated by Puget Sound Christian Center in Tacoma, Washington.
World Center School of Ministry
World Revival School of Ministry
Youth With A Mission Search for Discipleship Training Schools Find up-to-date listings of ministry training opportunities worldwide. See also YWAM’s University of the Nations website.
Yellowstone Valley Bible Institute operated by Faith Chapel (Foursquare) in Billings, Montana.

For a more complete list of Theological Seminaries in North America, see the list maintained by Fuller Theological Seminary. Christianity Today Online also provides a guide toevangelical seminaries and graduate schools.