Co-curricular activities are coordinated under the department headed by the Dean of Students. Together with other College officials, the department coordinates and facilitates all aspects of students’ life outside the classroom. The objective is that every student will grow and find education more fulfilling physically, spiritually, psychologically, socially, ethically and professionally towards becoming an effective workman for Jesus Christ. Students’ life activities at BBC are designed to complement the academic learning so as to produce excellent, God-fearing, visionary, skilled, pro-active, hardworking and transforming servant leaders.
Chapel and Devotional Life
Chapel: Baptist Bible College is a Christian College, therefore all people, students; academic and non academic staffs are expected to attend Chapel services which are held at 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tuesday and Thursday. These worship services do not interfere in any way with any other academic activity of the College. There are also prayer and Bible study groups organized by students to enrich their Christian life while at BBC.
Local Church Membership: Each Christian student is encouraged to attend and participate in the activities of a preferred local church in the Arusha area. During the first and last year of study at the College, attendance is required at the campus church for students in the Faculty of Theology. Other students are also welcome to attend services at this church.
Counselling Services
Counselling services are offered to College students for free. Faculty members serve as both mentors and counsellors who are available to counsel students in such areas as adjustment to life at BBC, spiritual development, resolving personal problems, making major life decisions, etc. Counselling service at BBC is practiced in keeping with the ethics guiding the counselling profession.
Sports and Recreation
During their enrolment at the College, students are required to engage in at least one sport or game. BBC has playing grounds for football, volleyball, basketball, netball and mini-golf. Students are free to use these facilities for such purposes. A student may request for other sports equipment for recreation from the Sports Officer and or the student’s minister in charge of sports.
Housing
BBC has limited housing facilities and as such is not able to provide on-campus accommodation to every student who may wish to get this service. The College allocates residences to students by the following order of priority: (i) Handicapped students or those with health challenges; (ii) international students; (iii) first year students from outside of Arusha Region. This service is offered on the basis of first come first served. The Office of the Dean of Students is willing to assist students in identifying on their behalf off-campus housing possibilities.
It is required of all resident students to always maintain cleanliness in and around their residences. The Office of the Dean of Students conducts regular inspection for cleanliness and safety and those who fail to meet the required standard risk being penalized and losing right of occupancy.
Students’ Union - BBCSU
The main purpose of the Baptist Bible College Student Union (BBCSU) is to promote fellowship and cooperation among students, faculty and staff. BBCSU works closely with the College’s administration and faculty to deal with matters that affect the welfare of all the students and enhance the life of the institution. It organizes special activities of prayer, worship, recreation, entertainment and gives assistance to students in distress.
Immigration Requirements
Every non-Tanzanian student is required to obtain and maintain acceptable immigration status for the duration of his/her studies at BBC. While the College may assist in the application process for this status, it is the responsibility of the student to meet the costs involved whenever and as required.
Services at the College
Cafeteria Services
Delicious Food Served by our local and experienced cooks.
Internet and Secretarial Services
BBC has privatized internet facilities and secretarial services.
Computer Lab
Stationery and other scholastic materials are also available within the College premises.
Transport Services
Public transport services are available and are the common means of transport utilized by students.
Hostel
Experience Comfort and Community at Baptist Bible College Tanzania Hostel.
Library
Unlock Knowledge and Discovery at the Baptist Bible College Tanzania Library!