Calvary Chapel Bible College

Calvary Chapel Bible College is an evangelical Christian Biblical studies college located at 4200 32nd St. W. in Bradenton, Florida. Established in 1975 in Twin Peaks, the campus relocated to Murrieta Hot Springs in Murrieta, California from 1994 to Summer 2022. In July 2022, C.C.B.C. returned to the original Twin Peaks site after nearly 30 years away until 2025. In July 2025, C.C.B.C. relocated to Bradenton, Florida.^[1] It was founded as a ministry of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and now operates as an independent institution which runs on a 15-week spring and fall semester schedule with summer classes. C.C.B.C offers classes live on their Florida campus and online.

Calvary Chapel Bible College

Former name	Calvary Chapel Bible School (-1989)
Established	1975
Accreditation	Candidate status, Association for Biblical Higher Education (2025)
President	Pastor Justin Thomas
Students	200+
Location	Bradenton, Florida (2025-Present) Twin Peaks, California (1974-94, 2022-2025) Murrieta, California (1994 - Summer 2022)
Website	https://calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/

History

In Spring of 1975, Calvary Chapel Bible School was established at the former Monte Vista Resort in the heart of Twin Peaks, California. Originally a very "short, intensive residential study program".^[2]

Common Area linking classrooms, dining, library, athletic facilities, etc. in middle of campus.

Near Entrance to Dining Facilities, Library, Auditorium, Study Center, and Volleyball Courts in September 2023.

Staircase leading to library from dining facilities & chapel

The college rapidly grew and was renamed Calvary Chapel Bible College (C.C.B.C.).

In 1994, C.C.B.C. relocated to Murrieta Hot Springs where it thrived alongside Murrieta Hot Springs Christian Conference Center for almost 3 decades before returning to the original site. The college relocated again in 2025 to Bradenton, Florida. ^[3]

Academics

C.C.B.C. offers full programs leading to two and four-year degrees. It has articulation agreements where credits can be transferred to schools including Liberty University and Azusa Pacific University.^[4]

Certificates and degrees

C.C.B.C. offers various programs with plans to add more. Students can choose from Associate's, and Bachelor's level programs. An Associate of Biblical Studies degree is offered for high school graduates, and Bachelor of Biblical Studies degrees are given to students who complete upper division units along with an associate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college.^[5]

Notable alumni

• Jeremy Camp, Christian Singer and Songwriter^[6]
• Daniel Singh, Wyoming State Representative^[7]

Notable faculty

• Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel founder
• Skip Heitzig, megachurch pastor and police chaplain

See also

• Higher education accreditation in the United States