From Trussville Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM – Financial problems has forced Southeastern Bible College (SEBC) to close, according to a press release. The college first opened in 1935.
“The school was organized and incorporated as the Birmingham School of the Bible,” says a bio of the college on its website. “On May 1, 1935, it opened its doors to offer classes two nights each week. From this modest beginning, the school grew steadily and widened its scope of ministry.”
The decision to suspend operations was made by the board of trustees at the college after evaluating a financial report. The college sent out a press release on Thursday saying that it would shut down immediately.
Officials are unsure if the school will reopen in the future. Current students will be able to transfer to other schools to complete their degrees.
“SEBC is in the process of submitting a teach-out plan to the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Commission on Accreditation,” the press release says. “SEBC will formalize an agreement with an academic institution that will help its students progress toward the completion of their degrees.”
8 Comments
Kathy Sills
THIS IS SO SAD…there has to be an obvious reason…hope they figure it out…
Kellie Howse Hopkins
This has impacted so many people, personal friends of mine. Just so sad.
Kathy Sills
Agreed Kellie Howse Hopkins
Michael Adkins
Looks like an opportunity for COH to step in and resurrect
Deborah Hetrick Smith
Martha Jo McClendon
Heather Sims
Lindsey Goodwin
Kenny Denham
Did God see this coming?
Martha Jo McClendon
I was very saddened to hear about this. Southeastern has just been there for so long. It’s always been a small school but it’s always managed to stay a vital part of the community. It’s my hope that they will be able to resolve this problem but if not SBC will be missed.