Books have always played a critical role in college education. At one local college, the main focus is on perhaps the most studied book in the history of mankind - the Good Book.

"What makes us different is that we're a Bible college," said Lancaster Bible College, Capital Seminary & Graduate School (LBC) executive vice president Jael Chambers. "At most colleges, you can take a course in Christianity. But every class at Lancaster Bible College is coming from the Bible. We think about what the Bible teaches and insert it into every course."

Not unlike the Bible, LBC, whose main campus is located at 901 Eden Road, Lancaster, has stood the test of time.

This year, Lancaster Bible College is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its founding. Ninety years of positively influencing hundreds of thousands of young spirits, nine decades of serving, of being a part of the Lancaster community.

Sure, there's been plenty of change, but some things just never go out of style.

"Ninety years is a testament to God and how he uses people to share his Gospel across the world," said Chambers. "It's unbelievable to see the connections the college has made over the years. We're rooted in the past and building for the future."

Established as Lancaster Bible School in September of 1933 by Henry J. Heydt, the college welcomed an initial class consisting of 22 students. By the 1970s, Lancaster Bible College had expanded to include 400 students and a campus of 36 acres.

Today, Thomas Kiedis is LBC's sixth president, the campus is 100 acres in size and the school is recognized as one of the top online Bible colleges in the country.

"I think the best thing about Lancaster Bible College is that over those 90 years, it has stayed true to the mission," said Chambers. "The mission has stayed the same, even though we deliver it differently. We want to help you on your Christian journey."

LBC now operates satellite campuses in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. It offers more than 80 different certificates, bachelor's, associate, master's and doctoral degrees, and this year's total enrollment across all of its campuses is expected to exceed 2,350 students.

LBC boasts a student-to-instructor ratio of 15-to-1, and student-athletes from the school compete in 20 intercollegiate sports. The average age of Lancaster Bible College students is 33.6 years, and this year's incoming Class of 2027 features residents from 22 states and four foreign countries.

Lancaster Bible College, Capital Seminary & Graduate School employs 58 full-time faculty members, 272 adjunct faculty members and 147 full-time staff members.

"There's a difference when you go to a Bible college," said Chambers. "Sometimes with all the noise, the message can get blurry. We want to be ready for what God has in store for us. We want to show people what God is doing here. We want to reimagine how we share the Gospel."

For additional information about Lancaster Bible College, Capital Seminary & Graduate School, go to http://www.lbc.edu.