Our History

Singapore Bible College, an evangelical and inter-denominational seminary, was founded in 1952 by pastors and leaders from Anglican, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and independent churches, with the support of the Chinese Church Union, Christian Nationals Evangelism Commission (CNEC) and the Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF).

Starts at Sophia Road

Founding of School of Theology (Chinese)

1952

Acting Principal

Rev. Dr. Calvin Chao

Relocation

1953: Moves to Ipoh Lane
1954: Moves to Barker Road
1958: Shifts to 9-11 Adam Road

Founding of School of Theology (English) at 1958.

1953-1958

1st Principal

Rev. Moses Yu

1958

Starts Evening Bible School

1960

1961

2nd Principal

Mr. Wilson Wang

1961

Block 1 completed

1968

1969

3rd Principal

Rev. Yap Un Han

1969

Block 2 Completed

Purchases 13 Adam Road

1977

1979

4th Principal

Rev. Dr. Maak Hay Chun

1979

Block 3 Completed

Founding of?School of Church Music (SCM)

1983

1985

Purchases Block 4

Sophia Road 12

1985

Purchases Block 5

15 Adam Road

1989

1992

5th Principal

Rev. Dr. Michael Shen

1992

SBC Mission Statement

1995

2001

Project Nehemiah Completed

Block 7

2001

6th Principal

Rev. Dr. Albert Ting

2006

Founding of School of Counselling (SOC)

2008

Block 5 residence hall Completed

Block 5

2008

2016

7th Principal

Rev. Dr. Clement Chia

2016

SBC 65th Anniversary Reformation 500

2018

2022

SBC 70th Anniversary

2022