Davis College, founded by Dr. John A. Davis in 1900 as Practical Bible Training School, equips Christians for ministry professions and marketplace careers through academic excellence built upon a biblical worldview. The College has a specialized ministry focus and the campus is know to be student-friendly, intentionally diverse, a close-knit community, and offers culturally relevant ministry degrees.On September 24, 1993, Practical Bible Training School became Practical Bible College, and was authorized to grant the two year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and the four-year Bachelor of Religious Education (BRE) degree. The college continues to offer a one-year certificate in Bible and a three-year diploma. A major in Bible/Theology is at the core of all programs. On August 1, 2004, Practical Bible College became Davis College, a Practical College of Bible and Ministry. Davis College is New York state's only accredited Christian college of Bible and ministry.From its inception, Davis College has promoted preaching, evangelism, and missions, as well as other church ministries and Bible study. Being a gifted preacher and evangelist, John A. Davis was eager to train men and women for Bible-centered ministries with the result that many graduates are serving the Lord on nearly every mission field of the world.The Johnson City campus is conveniently located only three hours from New York City, one hour from Syracuse, New York, and one hour from the Scranton-Wilkes Barre area of Pennsylvania. Throughout its history Davis College has drawn learners primarily from the Southern Tier (now Greater Binghamton) and northern Pennsylvania. Students today come from all over the United States and nations around the world to learn from highly qualified faculty who mentor and invest themselves in the lives of students.Specialties: 4 year: Counseling, Christian Ministries, Youth Ministries, Teaching English as a Second Language, International Ministries, Pastoral Studies, Music/Worship Leader, and Organizational Leadership. 2 year: Associate's of Applied Science and Early Childhood Education Administration.1 year: Bible Certificate, and Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate.