
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is a private Christian college in Pineville, Kentucky, founded in 1926 to train people for Baptist ministry. Its original work focused on preparing mountain preachers, a purpose that still helps explain its emphasis on biblical study and practical church service.
The college grew from a ministry-training school into a degree-granting institution. Prospective students reviewing its history should distinguish that longstanding religious purpose from its present academic offerings: the credentials, courses and accreditation that apply to a student are those in effect during that student's enrollment.
Clear Creek organizes its academic work around biblical and ministry education rather than a broad collection of professional schools. Bible, theology, general education and preparation for church service are central to its curriculum.
Its offerings include undergraduate study in Bible and ministry, with graduate-level ministry study also reflected in its published tuition categories. Applicants should check the current academic catalog for the exact credential, concentration and delivery format they want. A ministry-focused program may suit students preparing for church roles, but it offers a different range of majors from a comprehensive university.
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is in Pineville, in southeastern Kentucky's Bell County. Its setting is rural rather than urban, so access to jobs, shopping, churches and services may depend on a student's transportation arrangements.
Students planning to live off campus or travel in for classes should consider their route and the availability of transportation before enrolling. McGhee Tyson Airport, near Knoxville, Tennessee, is a regional air-travel option, but the trip to Pineville requires ground transportation.
Clear Creek's stated educational purpose is to prepare people for Christian ministry through biblical instruction and practical training. Its Baptist identity is part of the educational setting, not merely a historical affiliation.
That focus matters when comparing colleges: students can expect religious commitments to shape coursework and campus activities. Applicants whose goals include work outside ministry should examine the specific degree requirements and consider how the credential fits their intended career or further study.
Name of the institution
Clear Creek Baptist Bible CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Rural: DistantInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Religious affiliation
Protestant (Southern Baptist Convention)School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
Primarily MenCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1926Clear Creek Baptist Bible College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.