
Huntsville Bible College is a small, faith-based institution in Huntsville, Alabama, focused on biblical and ministry-related education. Its academic profile also includes social work. A founding date, former name, and major historical milestones should be confirmed through the college's institutional history before being treated as established facts.
For prospective students, the more consequential question is how that history shapes the college today: which credentials it currently awards, where classes meet, and how its religious purpose influences coursework and campus policies. The current catalog is the appropriate place to check those details.
Huntsville Bible College's reported fields of study center on Bible and Christian ministry. Federal program classifications associated with the institution include Bible and biblical studies, missions and missiology, religious education, theological and ministerial studies, and social work. A classification does not, by itself, establish that a particular degree is accepting students this year.
Applicants should use the current catalog to match a field of interest to a specific credential, required courses, delivery format, and graduation requirements. This matters particularly for social work: a degree's title alone does not establish eligibility for professional licensure, which depends on state rules and any applicable programmatic accreditation.
Huntsville Bible College is located in Huntsville, Alabama. Its small enrollment and lack of college-operated housing make travel to classes an important practical consideration for students planning to attend in person.
Before enrolling, students should confirm the address of their classes, whether any courses meet online or at another site, and the times they would need to travel. Huntsville's regional employment and community organizations may be relevant to students seeking work or service opportunities, but a nearby opportunity should not be assumed to be a college placement.
Huntsville Bible College's academic focus reflects a Christian educational purpose, particularly preparation for biblical study, religious education, missions, and ministry. Students should expect that the institution's religious perspective may shape course content and community expectations.
A precise statement of the college's current mission, vision, doctrinal position, and conduct requirements belongs in its official catalog or student handbook. Applicants considering a program outside ministry - especially social work - should examine how its professional coursework and field requirements fit alongside that religious framework.
Name of the institution
Huntsville Bible CollegeLevel 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
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1986Huntsville Bible College 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 at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarshipData 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.