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Vintage Bible College

By Joe Felim

VBC is a non-denominational Bible college and theological seminary located in historic Winston-Salem, and centrally situated in the Piedmont Triad area of Forsyth County, North Carolina. We offer both on-campus and distance learning degree studies in Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian Counseling, Pastoral Ministry, and Christian Education.

Vintage Bible College and Seminary is dedicated to providing affordable quality education with excellence. Our on-campus programs of study are proven and celebrated and our exclusive online Bible college Interactive Seminary Study Program provides an excellent self-paced distance education environment which virtually brings the classroom right to your front door !

There has never been a better time and opportunity for you to take advantage of your previous education and experience and to allow it to work for you in the form of an earned Christian college degree. You may be eligible to accelerate your studies and fast track your degree upon completion of our Free Academic Evaluation to assess your current credits, life experience, and determine your level of entry into a program of study.

You can complete the Student Application online, download our catalog, or try a Free Interactive Online Bible Seminary Course today.

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Time Line History of Southern Evangelical Seminary

By Joe Felim

Southern Evangelical Seminary was co-founded in 1992 by Ross Rhoads, former evangelist and then Pastor of Calvary Church in Charlotte, and Norman Geisler, long-time Seminary professor and apologist. Pastor Rhoads’ burden for evangelism and Professor Geisler’s concern to defend the Faith combined in the two-fold vision of the seminary to evangelize the world and to defend the historic Christian Faith. It was officially incorporated in the State of North Carolina on January 6, 1992. A feasibility study prepared by Dr. Geisler was presented to and approved by the Calvary Elders on February 24, 1992. The agreement with the Church included the acceptance of its doctrinal statement and involved a fraternal and supportive relationship between the two organizations. However, both entities agreed to remain legally and economically independent and autonomous. Ross Rhoads was appointed as the first President of the Seminary, and Norman Geisler was the first Dean. By May 4, 1992 SES had obtained permission from the State of North Carolina to offer a Seminary program with degrees, as provided for under North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) 116-15 (d). Preparation began to develop a faculty, catalog, and library. The first classes began in September of 1992. The Seminary grew rapidly, attracting students from all over the United States and several other countries. From the beginning it attracted national attention by its unique program in evangelism and classical apologetics.

The first graduate received his degree in 1995. In late summer of 1997 the Seminary moved to 4298 McKee Road, Charlotte, NC to property graciously provided by McKee Road Baptist Church. On February 27, 1998 Southern Evangelical Seminary was granted Candidate Status by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), a national accrediting association recognized by the United States government.

In 1999, Norman L. Geisler was appointed President of the Seminary. At this same time “The Norman L. Geisler Chair of Christian Apologetics” was named after him. In March 1999 Southern Evangelical Seminary was accepted as a member organization of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) certifying that it has met all standards of financial integrity and Christian ethics. On March 2, 2001 Southern Evangelical Seminary was granted accreditation by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) and started the Doctor of Ministry Program.n the late summer of 2003 Southern Evangelical Seminary completed the building of its own 23,000 square foot facility on a ten and one-half acre lot located at 3000 Tilley Morris Road, Matthews, NC. In the Fall of 2004 Southern Evangelical Bible College was established to offer students the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree.

On April 7th, 2006 it was announced that popular evangelist-apologist Alex McFarland, a long time friend of the seminary, would become its third president. A graduate of Liberty University, Alex McFarland earned a B.S. and M.A. in Christian Thought / Apologetics, and was awarded an honorary D.Div. from SES in May 2006. Alex had been in full-time Christian ministry since 1989, and has been traveling as an apologetics-based evangelist since 1996 (speaking in all 50 states and at well over 400 venues in only ten years). Alex’s blend of apologetics and evangelism was found to be a perfect fit for SES which includes both of these in its two-fold mission statement: To evangelize the world and defend the historic Christian faith. In Spring of 2007 the Veritas Graduate School of Apologetics at SES was approved to offer the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. The Phase two building construction was completed, including a recording studio, radio station, and student center. Three new graduate degrees were approved. Co-founder and long time Dean, Dr. Norman L. Geisler, announced his retirement which was accepted by the SES Board on August 27th.

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Free Online Bible Courses

By Joe Felim

Looking for practical ways to apply the Bible to your everyday life? These free online Bible courses can help you reign victorious over the every-day battles that you face as a 21st century Christian.

God knew that living your life for Him was not going to be easy. In His infinite wisdom, He revealed the answers to questions you are facing right now thousands of years ago in His Word.

How do you deal with emotions like anger and fear? How can you balance work and family obligations? How will you ever get out of debt and gain control over your finances?

These free online Bible courses will not just help you to find those answers, but to live them out in your daily life.

God wants to be involved in every aspect of your life. Isn’t it time you invited Him in?