
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a Christian institution in Deerfield Beach, Florida, whose academic identity centers on biblical and theological education. Its current range of undergraduate and graduate programs also includes fields such as counseling-related studies, psychology, and business.
The institution's name reflects both its college-level and seminary-level work. Prospective students researching its history should distinguish this Deerfield Beach institution from other Florida Bible colleges with similar names. A precise founding date or sequence of name changes should be checked against the institution's official historical records rather than inferred from its current name.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary offers education across religious studies and selected professional fields. Its reported fields of study include Bible and biblical studies, religious education, pastoral counseling and specialized ministries, psychology, mental and social health services, and business administration.
Applicants should evaluate the specific credential and curriculum, not just the subject name. A Bible degree, a counseling-related degree, and a theology graduate program can have different admission rules, course sequences, internship expectations, and career implications. In particular, a program containing counseling courses does not by itself establish eligibility for a Florida clinical license. Students pursuing a regulated profession should compare the current catalog's program requirements with the relevant licensing board's rules before enrolling.
The institution is located in Deerfield Beach in Broward County, within South Florida's larger metropolitan area. Students considering in-person classes should plan for a suburban, largely commuter-oriented setting rather than a residential college campus.
Travel time can vary considerably across the region. Before selecting a schedule, students should confirm where their particular courses meet, whether any are offered online or in a hybrid format, and how often they must travel to campus. Off-campus housing and transportation are especially important budget considerations because the college does not provide undergraduate housing.
South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary presents its educational purpose in explicitly Christian terms, connecting academic study with biblical learning, spiritual formation, and preparation for service. That religious framework is relevant even for applicants interested primarily in business or behavioral-science coursework.
Prospective students can use the current catalog to assess how this mission appears in required courses, conduct expectations, and degree outcomes. An institution's stated mission describes its priorities; it should not be mistaken for independent evidence that every student experiences those aims in the same way.
Name of the institution
South Florida Bible College and Theological SeminaryLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: SmallInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
SemestersFoundation year
1985South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary 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.
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practiceData 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.