[2] RBC began in 1952 near the town of Berlin, Ohio, as a six-week Bible school that met in a local Mennonite church.
In conjunction with accreditation and degree granting privileges recognized by the Ohio Board of Regents, the institution changed its name in 2001 to Rosedale Bible College.
RBC also offers an Academic Fast Track which allows students to graduate from the college and transfer to another school to complete a bachelor’s degree in two additional years.
[6] As part of Rosedale Bible College’s core curriculum, the Explore Program requires every student to spend 20-25 hours per year in the local community, serving, learning, growing, and being challenged.
[7] Rosedale Bible College offers transformative learning programs designed to provide students with hands-on, real-life experiences.
[10] Every Winter Term, Rosedale Bible College students are provided the opportunity to study with Christians outside the United States, and explore the host nation’s history and culture.
Bridge is an internship program for second or third-year students to develop vocational skills while serving in ministries and other occupational roles in their local community.
[13] For students from a select group of Anabaptist denominations (presently RNOC, LMC, Evana and Good News Fellowship), Rosedale Bible College offers the Multiply Scholarship, their most substantial discount.
The Discipleship Group consists of a series of lessons designed for students to continually grow as followers of Jesus, and to help them process their studies.