


God's Bible School and College was founded in Cincinnati in 1900 by Martin Wells Knapp, a minister associated with the holiness movement. It began as a Bible school focused on religious instruction and preparing people for Christian service. That history remains central to its identity as a small, faith-based college.
The institution has since expanded beyond its original Bible-school curriculum to offer undergraduate study in fields such as education, music, and ministry, as well as graduate-level study. Its history helps explain why religious coursework and campus worship remain relevant even for students considering a non-ministry major.
God's Bible School and College is organized around a relatively focused set of academic fields rather than a broad selection of professional schools. Its offerings include Bible and theology, ministry, missions, education, music, and general studies.
Students can find programs connected to pastoral preparation, religious music and worship, and teacher education. Associate, bachelor's, and graduate credentials require different amounts and types of coursework, so applicants should compare the current catalog's requirements for the specific credential they want. Students interested in teaching should pay particular attention to whether their chosen program meets the licensing requirements of the state where they intend to work.
God's Bible School and College is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its urban location puts students near the services and employment possibilities of a metropolitan area, while also making transportation and parking practical considerations.
Students comparing residential and commuter attendance should consider the cost and time of their actual trip to campus. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport serves the region, though students flying in will need ground transportation to the college.
The college's stated educational purpose is rooted in the Christian holiness tradition: it combines academic study with spiritual formation and preparation for service. That religious identity is a substantive part of the educational environment, not simply a historical affiliation.
Applicants should review the college's current mission statement, community expectations, and program requirements alongside the curriculum. Those documents are particularly useful for judging how chapel, conduct policies, and faith-based coursework may shape daily life. A stated mission describes institutional priorities; it is not, by itself, evidence of any particular student outcome.
Name of the institution
Gods Bible School and CollegeLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
Comprehensive higher education institutionMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1900Gods Bible School and College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.