Central Baptist College

Central Baptist College is a four-year, independent liberal arts college in Conway, Arkansas. Majors are available within the fields of behavioral science, business, general education, missions, music, religion, and science. Located on a 20 acre campus , CBC was founded in 1952 and awards both associate and bachelor's degrees. Enrollment is 571 students with a 55% to 45% male to female ratio. Students are required to live on campus their freshman year unless they are over the age of 21, have completed 60 semester hours, are married, or live with relatives. The academic calendar at Central Baptist College is divided into semesters. Extracurricular activities at CBC include a chorus, intramural sports, student service organizations, and student government organizations. Varsity sports teams compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association. Chapel services are required once weekly for all full-time students.

Location

The city of Conway lies in the middle of the state and has a population of 52,000. Conway is situated thirty miles from Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, which brings metropolitan advantages.

Accreditation

Central Baptist College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

History

At the annual meeting of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention in 1891, a special committee was appointed to consider the founding of an educational institution for women. Colonel George W. Bruce was appointed the first Chairman of the Board, and property was soon acquired in Conway.Central College opened in a Baptist church in 1892, while waiting on construction of the Main Building on the fifteen-acre campus. The purpose of the institution was to train women for efficiency in home, church, business, and society.

Central College flourished for fifty-five years until its demise in 1947. Following its closure, the campus lay dormant for a number of years until it was purchased in 1952. The newly formed Arkansas Missionary Baptist Association purchased the property for $85,000, and Conway Baptist College opened its doors in September 1952 with Dr. D. N. Jackson serving as the first president of the college. The name of the institution was changed in 1962 to its current appellation, Central Baptist College.

CBC has grown from approximately two dozen students to more than 500. The growth rate has significantly increased over the past several years. In 2007, CBC was ranked as the 3rd Fastest Growing College in Arkansas, public or private.Fact|date=June 2008 The number of faculty has increased from five to approximately fifty full-time and part-time instructors.

Academic Degree Offerings

* Bible - BA
* Bible - BS
* Biology - BS
* BioTechnology - BS
* Business - AA
* Business Administration - BBA
* Church Music - BS
* Education - AA
**Early Childhood
**Language
**Math-Science
* General Education (PACE) - AA
* General Studies - BA
* General Studies - BS
* Health Sciences - BS
* Leadership and Ministry (PACE) - BS
* Management - BBA
* Management Information Systems (PACE) - BS
* Marketing - BBA
* Missions - BS
* Music - BA
**Guitar/Instrumental
**Piano
**Voice
* Organizational Management (PACE) - BS
* Psychology and Counseling - BS
* Science - AA
* Social Science - AA

Available minors

* Business
* Christian Counselling
* Religious Education
* English
* History
* Missions
* Music
* Pastoral Studies
* Recreational Leadership
* Religious Education
* Sports Management
* Youth Ministry

Athletics

Central Baptist College competes with 11 athletic sports teams in the National Christian College Athletic Association and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Men's Sports

* Basketball
* Baseball
* Golf
* Cross Country
* Soccer

Women's Sports

* Basketball
* Cross Country
* Golf
* Women's Soccer
* Women's Softball
* Volleyball

External links

* [http://www.cbc.edu/ Central Baptist College Webpage]