LBC | Capital Washington, D.C. History
Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School continues a legacy of biblical education in the nation’s capital that stretches back over 80 years. See how God has continued to be faithful in raising students in the Washington, D.C. area.
A Legacy of Biblical Education in the Nation’s Capital
The Washington location of LBC | Capital builds upon a strong tradition of Bible education and training in the Washington, D.C. area. In 1938, three local Bible institutes merged to form the Washington Bible Institute. Committed to training young people in intensive study of the Bible, the school continued to expand over the years. In 1956, the school became Washington Bible College, and later Capital Bible Seminary was added.
In 2012, the academic programs of Washington Bible College and Capital Bible Seminary were merged into Lancaster Bible College, resulting in strengthened program offerings here in Washington. As part of LBC | Capital, the Washington, D.C. location continues the legacy of providing biblically based education in the D.C. metro area.
Stories of Impacted Lives
Hear how LBC | Capital has had an impact on the lives of graduates and students throughout the years.
Graduation Central 2024: Celebrating LBC | Capital Graduates & 90 Years
Welcome to Graduation Central! We hope you enjoy this collection of graduation-related articles. Congratulations, Class of 2024! LBC Celebrates Grads During 90th Anniversary In 2024, LBC | Capital hosted one unified graduation ceremony to honor more than 350 graduates in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and online as they begin or continue careers and ministry work…
2024 LBC Graduates Share Blessings, Testimonies and Gratefulness
Graduation is a special time for students who have worked so diligently, for families who are bursting with pride and for professors who have watched students flourish. Here are just a few heartfelt words from Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School graduates who are celebrating in the spring of 2024. "I cannot…
LBC Campus Store Offers Exciting Benefits with New Nationwide Partner—Slingshot
The Lancaster Bible College Campus Store is announcing some exciting changes in the spring of 2024! As of April 1, a new college store partner, Slingshot, has assumed operations of what was formerly known as Bookends to provide a refreshed space with several new lines of LBC-branded merchandise and gifts. Slingshot will also provide mail…