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'''RHEMA Bible Training Center''' ('''RBTC'''), also known as RHEMA Bible College, is an ] two-to-three year ] ] located on 110 acres in the ] suburb of ], ] (]). The Bible based curriculum is taught from a ]/] heritage. There are six ministry concentrations specializing in ], ], ], ], ], and Supportive ].<ref></ref> RBTC has also established training centers in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], the ], and ].<ref></ref>

RBTC has also added special third-year programs of advanced study in the School of Worship, School of Pastoral Ministry, and School of World Missions. All the schools specialize in providing students with an in-depth study of such topics as ], ], ], ], ], and ], plus practical subjects including ], raising a ] in ], ], and ]. Current enrollment is listed as 1,105 students.<ref></ref>

== History ==
The American ] ] founded RHEMA Bible Training Center in ]. After Hagin's passing in 2003, his son ] continued the ministry of the institution. RBTC claims to have trained more than 28,000 graduates who reside and minister in more than 100 countries. <ref></ref>

== Accreditation and affiliation ==
RHEMA Bible Training Center is not ], but claims to "work with several regionally accredited colleges and universities that are pleased to accept RHEMA credits into their programs," including ] (], ]), ] (], ]), ] (], ]), ] (], ]), ] (], ]), and ] (], ]).<ref></ref>

RBTC does not ] and/or ] its graduates; these credentials are issued by the ] (RMAI). Applicants must meet certain criteria in order to be licensed and later ordained.<ref></ref>

RBTC is approved to offer ] and ] to eligible ] and their ]. Eligible ] can receive ] through the ]. <ref></ref>

== Athletics ==
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RHEMA Bible Training Center established its intercollegiate men's ] program in the fall of ], and its women's basketball program in ]. Originally, RBTC's participation in the ] (ACCA - called the National Bible College Athletic Association at that time, until ]) seemed unlikely because it was a two-year, non-accredited training center and most AACA colleges are four-year, accredited schools. But when a number of AACA Christian college coaches were approached by Rev. Hagin Jr. in ], they supported allowing RBTC to compete, and that fall the school began its first year of intercollegiate ] in men's basketball.<ref></ref>

Eagles home games are played in the ] (NRC), a multipurpose facility (redesigned in 1986 by James Thompson)<ref></ref> located on the RHEMA campus that serves as an athletic center and social hub for student activities. The NRC is fully equipped with basketball, ], and ] courts, an ] area, ], ] ], indoor ], ], ] and ] tables, and a ].<ref></ref> The official mascot is "Dunkin' the Eagle."<ref></ref>

Both the men's and women's basketball teams have won the AACA National Championship four times (]-], ]-], ]-], ]-]);<ref></ref> in addition, the men's team also won in ]-].<ref></ref>

RBTC also offers ] programs for all students. Intramural sports offered include ], co-ed ], men's basketball, women's basketball, co-ed ], ], men's ], and co-ed ]. Several intramural sporting tournaments are held throughout the year.<ref></ref>

== Alumni Association ==
RHEMA Bible Training Center operates the ] which, in conjunction with the RMAI, provides graduates with information on ministerial opportunities, participation in ], ] and ]s, and obtaining licensing and ordination through the RMAI.<ref></ref>

The Alumni Association also hosts Fellowship Meetings around the U.S. to "provide opportunities for ] in particular areas to come together, visit with one another, and hear Revs. Ken and Lynette Hagin share their heart and vision for Kenneth Hagin Ministries and RHEMA Bible Training Center."<ref></ref>

==References==
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