King's Evangelical Divinity School


King's Evangelical Divinity School is a nondenominational Christian Bible college based in Broadstairs, Kent in England. The college provides studies by open and distance learning in partnership with the University of Chester, and specialises in hermeneutics.

History

The School was founded in 1990, by Revd Christopher B. Smith. Initially the focus was on classroom-based teaching at the college premises in Wolverhampton, near Birmingham, England, but has since shifted to focus entirely upon e-learning. In 2008 the name of the college was changed from Midlands Bible College and Divinity School to reflect its seminary-level studies and a Master of Arts programme in Theology.

Faculty

The current principal, is the Revd. Dr. Calvin Smith BA MEd PhD. He is assisted by a number of faculty, including:
;Research faculty:
;Senior Tutors
;Associate Tutors
The College's Bachelor of Theology, Graduate Diploma and Master of Arts programmes are all validated by the University of Chester.
Several other non-degree courses are also available from the college.
King's Evangelical Divinity School is a specialist provider of distance learning education. Accordingly, the College has invested in a substantial eCampus that provides students with access to online journals, books, papers and other materials available for download. There is also a community forum where students may interact.

Publications

As a distance learning provider, the school produces a large number of books and audio lectures. Further, the college publishes a journal Evangelical Review of Society and Politics.