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Alaska Bible College

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Private Christian college near Palmer, founded 1966.

Alaska Bible College is a private Christian bible college on a rural campus near Palmer, Alaska. It was established in 1966 by missionary Vincent James Joy and is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.[1]

Matanuska Valley near Palmer
Matanuska Valley near Palmer. Photo: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) from USA / Public domain.
LocationPalmer, Alaska
Founded1966
FounderVincent James Joy
TypePrivate Christian bible college
AccreditationAssociation for Biblical Higher Education
Enrollment, Fall 202239

History and purpose

Missionary Vincent James Joy established the school in 1966. It trains people, including Alaska Natives, for ministry in rural communities of the Far North.[1]

Accreditation and size

The college is nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Enrollment was 39 students in Fall 2022. The source page gives no information on programmes or on the college’s current status, so readers should check the college directly for up-to-date details.[1]

FAQs

Where is Alaska Bible College? On a rural campus at Palmer, Alaska.

When was it founded? 1966.

Who founded it? Missionary Vincent James Joy.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Alaska Bible College

Key facts

  • Founded 1966
  • 39 students in Fall 2022
Quick checkWho founded Alaska Bible College?Show answer

Vincent James Joy

Sources

  1. Wikipedia. Alaska Bible College. 2026 (accessed 2026-11-14)

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