Academics

The classroom is central to the TBC experience.  Regardless of the class, from learning the different literary genres of English Literature to translating Romans 8, every class at TBC will prepare you for ministry and success in life.
 
Admissions Information
 
Accreditation Information
 
Degree Programs
Students at TBC have various degree programs they can choose from.  Typically, our students can start out in the Spiritual Life Certificate program, and work their way through their Associates Degree, and finally their Bachelor's Degree.  If the student fills called to additional study, we offer a Master's Degree and Doctorate in Biblicl Studies.
 
Spiritual Life Certificate
 
Associates Degree
 
Bachelor's Degree
 
Masters Degree
 
Doctorate Degree
 
How Our Credits Compare to Semester Credits
Tidewater Bible College's Associate's and Bachelor's degrees are equal to most college programs in America.  Most associate's degrees are approximately 60 semester hours (86 credits), while most bachelor's degrees are approximately 120 semester hours (171 credits).  The chart below shows how to compare the TBC credit system to other colleges on the semester hour system. This is important for students who transfer from TBC to another school, or who may eventually attend graduate school.
 
Degrees Compared
TBC
Credits
Equivalent in Sem. Hours
    Certificate
20 Credits
14
One Year
48 Credits
32
Associates
96 Credits
64
Bachelors
192 Credits
129
 
KeyA single (1) TBC credit equals .7 semester hours.
 Example:  4 TBC credits = 3 Semester Hours

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