
Carolina College of Biblical Studies is a private Christian college in Fayetteville, North Carolina, focused on biblical and ministry-related education. The college traces its founding to 1973. Its present name reflects that specialized academic focus rather than a broad liberal-arts or research-university model.
Prospective students comparing descriptions of the college from different years should use its current academic catalog for degree requirements. Program names and requirements can change even when an institution's underlying purpose remains similar.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies concentrates on biblical studies, religious education, and theological and ministerial studies. Applicants should expect a specialized curriculum rather than a selection of unrelated majors organized into numerous schools or faculties.
The college enrolls both undergraduate and graduate students. Before choosing a program, compare the credential awarded, required biblical and general-education courses, delivery format, and whether practical ministry work is part of the curriculum. A degree in biblical studies should not be assumed to satisfy the requirements for a particular church position, teaching license, or other regulated occupation.
The institution reported five full-time and 46 part-time faculty members. That staffing mix makes it especially useful to check who teaches required courses and how often those courses are offered.
Carolina College of Biblical Studies is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Students considering in-person classes should plan around a local commuting experience, not a residential campus.
Fayetteville is also home to a substantial military community. For applicants balancing work, family, or service commitments, the relevant location questions are the travel time to scheduled classes, parking arrangements, and which courses can be completed remotely. Students outside North Carolina should confirm whether their intended program can be completed from their state.
The college's stated educational purpose centers on studying the Bible and preparing students for Christian service and ministry. Its religious identity is part of the academic experience, not merely an extracurricular affiliation.
Applicants should read the current mission, doctrinal statements, and conduct policies alongside the degree plan. Those documents are the clearest way to assess how the college's theological commitments shape instruction and community expectations. A stated mission describes institutional aims; it does not, by itself, establish a particular student outcome.
Name of the institution
Carolina College of Biblical StudiesLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: MidsizeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
QuartersFoundation year
1973Carolina College of Biblical Studies is institutionally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Certificate of less than 1 year
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.