LBC | Capital Washington, D.C. History
Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School continues a legacy of biblical education in the nation’s capital that stretches back over 80 years. See how God has continued to be faithful in raising students in the Washington, D.C. area.
A Legacy of Biblical Education in the Nation’s Capital
The Washington location of LBC | Capital builds upon a strong tradition of Bible education and training in the Washington, D.C. area. In 1938, three local Bible institutes merged to form the Washington Bible Institute. Committed to training young people in intensive study of the Bible, the school continued to expand over the years. In 1956, the school became Washington Bible College, and later Capital Bible Seminary was added.
In 2012, the academic programs of Washington Bible College and Capital Bible Seminary were merged into Lancaster Bible College, resulting in strengthened program offerings here in Washington. As part of LBC | Capital, the Washington, D.C. location continues the legacy of providing biblically based education in the D.C. metro area.
Stories of Impacted Lives
Hear how LBC | Capital has had an impact on the lives of graduates and students throughout the years.
This DC Student Used His G.I. Bill Benefits to Attend LBC – And It Changed His Life
Terence Sams (‘20) remembers sitting in his first Lancaster Bible College - Washington, DC, course as he worked on his degree in the adult education program focusing on biblical studies. This class was about Romans. On the second night of class, he remembers he was so convicted that he cried on the drive home. It…
From LBC | Capital Student to Program Director
Dr. Sophia Ogunlana Leads Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Washington, D.C., Location In February 2020, Dr. Sophia Ogunlana was named the new program director of Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School's master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the Washington, D.C., location. Dr. Ogunlana says that as an alumna of…
After 30+ Years in the Federal Government, She’s Earning a Bible Degree
Judith Ramsey found herself with a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and a master’s degree in theology from an unaccredited school. Those degrees didn’t prevent her from leading as an ordained elder at Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church in Washington, D.C. They didn’t prevent her from being the president of the church’s Ministerial Alliance ministry.…