Is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary a Christian college?

Yes. South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is a Christian college.

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South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

Deerfield Beach, FL · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary is an interdenominational evangelical college in Deerfield Beach, Florida, accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Its Office of the Chaplain leads spiritual formation, with chapel listed on the college calendar, small groups. The college publishes a statement of faith and offers a Bible and theology major.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“We embrace local and global opportunities to express tangible care for the marginalized, poor, and vulnerable from a biblical perspective.”
Source: sfbc.edu
“Find opportunities for reflection, prayer, service, testimony, and biblical encouragement through the Office of the Chaplain.”
Source: sfbc.edu
“Open throughout the week, it offers a place to pause and draw near to the Lord amid the busyness of academic life.”
Source: sfbc.edu

Questions students ask

Where do I find community?

Small groups provide a space to step away from the busyness of everyday life.

Source: sfbc.edu

What's a normal week?

Chapel services are led by the worship director and student-led teams.

Source: sfbc.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The Office of the Chaplain offers opportunities for reflection, prayer, service and testimony.

Source: sfbc.edu

Academic Excellence

Academic Excellence is computed for four-year colleges with at least 100 undergraduates. Seminaries, graduate-only schools, and two-year colleges are not rated.

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 3 to 4 (Three spiritual life staff are named on the chapel page: a Worship Director, a Chaplain's Assistant and a Chaplain.)
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: A few (Small groups are described.)
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes
Chapel services during the week: Once a week (Chapel is described as a weekly tradition; the calendar shows dated chapels, not a standing weekday and time.)
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Daily or always open (The prayer room is open throughout the week; it is recorded as daily.)
Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Full-time campus pastor or chaplain (The chaplain is also listed as Institutional Effectiveness Director; no page says the chaplaincy is part-time.)
A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
A published statement of faith: Yes
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes

N/A

Worship and chapel

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Chapel is described as a weekly tradition; the calendar shows dated chapels, not a standing weekday and time.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Office of the Chaplainsfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “is more than a weekly tradition—it is the spiritual rhythm that anchors our community.”
  Chapel is described as a weekly tradition for the college community.
Not enough information:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (The prayer room is open throughout the week; it is recorded as daily.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Office of the Chaplainsfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our on-campus Prayer Room is a sacred space set apart for quiet reflection, intercession, and communion with God. Open throughout the week, it offers a place to pause and draw near to the Lord”
  The campus has a prayer room that is open throughout the week.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (The chaplain is also listed as Institutional Effectiveness Director; no page says the chaplaincy is part-time.)
Sources (1)
1. Administration | South Florida Bible Collegesfbc.edu/administration · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Chaplain and Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Director”
  David Bakthakumar is named as the college chaplain.
  “Chaplain and Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Director”
  David Bakthakumar serves as the college's chaplain and also as Institutional Effectiveness Director.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Office of the Chaplainsfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our on-campus Prayer Room is a sacred space set apart for quiet reflection, intercession, and communion with God. Open throughout the week, it offers a place to pause and draw near to the Lord”
  The campus has a prayer room that is open throughout the week.
Not enough information:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 2 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/bachelor-of-arts-in-biblical-theological-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “SFBC&TS’s Bachelor’s of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies is an excellent degree”
  A bachelor's degree in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Discover | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/discover · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “These doctrinal statements summarize the biblical convictions that guide the institution and its community.”
  The college publishes a statement of faith.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three spiritual life staff are named on the chapel page: a Worship Director, a Chaplain's Assistant and a Chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Led by Worship Director Lorena Lecca and student-led teams.”
  A Worship Director leads chapel worship.
  “including oversight from Elijah Darocha, the Chaplain’s Assistant”
  Elijah Darocha serves as Chaplain's Assistant.
  “Written by Chaplain David Bakthakumar and guest contributors”
  David Bakthakumar is the college chaplain.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Small groups are described.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Small groups provide a space to step away from the busyness of everyday life”
  Small groups for students and staff are offered through the chapel office.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Find opportunities for reflection, prayer, service, testimony, and biblical encouragement through the Office of the Chaplain.”
  The Office of the Chaplain provides spiritual life opportunities for students.

N/A

Missions and service

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Philosophy | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/mission-philosophy · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We embrace local and global opportunities to express tangible care for the marginalized, poor, and vulnerable from a biblical perspective.”
  Service is described as rooted in a biblical perspective.

Strengths

The college states that every aspect of instruction is to rest on a biblical foundation.
Sources (1)
1. Mission & Philosophy | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/mission-philosophy · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Pursuing a biblical foundation in every aspect of instruction, producing academically competent scholarship for the global church.”
  The college's stated vision calls for a biblical foundation in all instruction.
A Bible and theology major is offered, and a statement of faith is published.
Sources (2)
1. Bachelor of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/bachelor-of-arts-in-biblical-theological-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “SFBC&TS’s Bachelor’s of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies is an excellent degree”
  A bachelor's degree in Biblical and Theological Studies is offered.
2. Discover | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/discover · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “These doctrinal statements summarize the biblical convictions that guide the institution and its community.”
  The college publishes a statement of faith.
A named Office of the Chaplain leads worship, small groups and prayer, with three staff named on the chapel page.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Led by Worship Director Lorena Lecca and student-led teams.”
  A Worship Director leads chapel worship.
  “Written by Chaplain David Bakthakumar and guest contributors”
  David Bakthakumar is the college chaplain.
  “Find opportunities for reflection, prayer, service, testimony, and biblical encouragement through the Office of the Chaplain.”
  The Office of the Chaplain provides spiritual life opportunities for students.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Office of the Chaplain

Address: 2200 SW 10th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Location: On campus
Facilities: prayer room

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Source: sfbc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, sfbc.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Office of the Chaplain

Sources (1)

Chapel | South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminarysfbc.edu/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Find opportunities for reflection, prayer, service, testimony, and biblical encouragement through the Office of the Chaplain.”
The Office of the Chaplain provides spiritual life opportunities for students.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	273
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 42% · Women 58%
Total students	355
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$21,751
Cost of attendance (per year)	$25,161
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	36%
First-year retention	54%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$45,354
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$75
Students receiving Pell grants	23%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	45%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	69%
Students per faculty member	18 to 1
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	62%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Nearest airport with airline service	Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL)About 16 miles away
Town population	88,093Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	MiamiAbout 37 miles away
Typical weather	68°F in January · 84°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Pompano Beach Airpark, FL, about 4 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

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IPEDS unit ID 366003
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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