History
The first classes began on January 12, 1971. It was previously known as “Criswell Bible Institute” and later as “Criswell Center for Biblical Studies”; the college is named after its founder, W. A. Criswell, long-time dispensationalist pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dallas. Dr. James Bryant was the founding Dean.
Affiliated with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention since 2003, the college has over 300 students from more than 30 states and 30 countries. The college offers Diplomas, Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees.
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