Patriot Bible University

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Patriot Bible University is an educational institution located in Colorado under the direction of the Hilltop Baptist Church since 1985. Originally founded in 1979 in Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Lonnie Skinner, one of the original founders, now directs all External Studies programs from offices in Del Norte, Colorado. [[1]]

Patriot Bible University is a Christian Bible university offering religious degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, and non-degree levels with Biblically conservative self-directed study courses.

About

Patriot Bible University is distance learning and does not have a 'traditional campus' as the delivery of correspondence education does not require one. They say they have sharpened their skill at being the best in delivering the education to the self-paced, self-directed student. [[2]]

The tuition is very affordable by comparison to most Bible universities. Many critics have attacked them because of this. Tuition ranges from $40-50 per credit hour. The university does not require or offer student loans as they allow payment of tuition on a monthly basis while an active student. [[3]]

Curriculum

The courses are delivered directly to the student who studies independently and at their own pace. When finished with the course, the student returns their coursework by mail to us for grading. Student communications are conducted by phone, internet websites and email, and postal mail. [[4]]

Their current enrolled student body amounts to about 400 students. Kent Hovind is one of their graduates. Kent Hovind is best known for his involvement with the creation science movement and also his anti-tax activism which recently lead to him being convicted of tax evasion.

Students at Patriot Bible University can take standard Bible courses as well as unique Bible and ministry courses such as: BI 402 -- Understanding the Personality of God, BI 405 -- Christian Warfare, E 212 -- Sunday School Growth, PM 111 -- Following God's Will, CM 203 -- Jail Ministry, CM 311 -- Business Management in the Local Church, and SC 701 -- Biblical Basis for Modern Science.

Accreditation

Patriot Bible University (PBU) is accredited by the American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions, Inc. This accreditation is through a Christian agency, that recognizes high standards of Biblical and academic training. Patriot does not have regional accreditation recognized by the US Dept of Education. [[5]]

Patriot Bible University is authorized by the State of Colorado Commission for Higher Education to grant religious degrees at the Associate, Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels. Click to download a State list of authorized private colleges (including PBU). [[6]]