Belfast Bible College   Belfast Bible College Glenburn House

The college was founded as the Belfast Bible School and Missionary Training Home in 1943 with one full–time student, by Robert and Rosalind McKnight.They themselves were unable to go overseas to work, but felt called and compelled to train others to be involved in world mission. When the college began to outgrow the McKnight's home, they moved to a property at Thronemount, off the Antrim Road, and later to another property in Marlborough Park South in 1965.The college moved to it's present site, Glenburn House in Dunmurry in 1983, with 35 full–time students. This was a major step of faith for the staff and board members at that time, but their faith was honoured as donations came in to cover the cost of purchasing and modernising the building.Belfast Bible College has not always just been about full–time courses – the Women's Study Fellowship course began in 1975, and continues today, with over 100 women currently taking the course. Evening classes began in 1985, and hundreds of individuals have benefitted from the ministry and teaching there.Since the college's move to Dunmurry in the 1980's the campus has continued to grow, with new buildings being added as student numbers have increased.The college community has grown significantly in recent years and now has over 200 full–time students, as well as several hundred involved in part–time study. International students from more than thirty different countries are a significant part of the college community, and make up more than 25% of our present student body. This diversity is a crucial and unique dimension of the Belfast Bible College educational experience, particularly for local students.Ongoing development of the campus is also planned, with building work planned to commence in Autumn 2011 for a new library extension and additional teaching rooms.We give thanks to God for His faithfulness since the college began, and we look to Him for the future.