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.
LBC Celebrates Largest Enrollment in College History to Start 90th Anniversary Year
Lancaster School of the Bible Held First Classes for 22 Students on Sept. 25, 1933 Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School has its largest enrollment in its 90-year history to start the 2023-24 academic year. Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and reflecting on the humble beginnings of Lancaster School of the Bible…
Who Are LBC’s Adjuncts? Meet These Accomplished Professors!
Did you know Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School works with nearly 300 adjunct professors who bring experience and knowledge to our many courses? Whether they teach undergraduate students on our Lancaster campus or students at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral level online, adjunct faculty members have oftentimes worked for many…
LBC | Capital Doctoral Students Explore Impactful Dissertation Research
Among the more than 50 academic programs across Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School—from associate to doctoral, in class, hybrid and online—the college offers four terminal degrees that mark the pinnacle of student learning: 1. Biblical Studies (PhD) Students become biblical scholars and gain deep insights into the Word of God, as…