Citadel Bible Institute โ Organization Profile
Citadel Bible Institute (CBI) is a non-profit Bible education and ministry-training program that describes itself as sponsored by, and affiliated with, churches of Christ. CBI is structured as a network of local campuses, each connected to a host congregation and overseen by a local eldership with a campus director responsible for day-to-day operations. This model is designed to keep instruction rooted in congregational life while making biblical training accessible to students in multiple communities.
CBI is based in Marietta, Georgia, where its main campus meets at the Piedmont Road Church of Christ. From this hub, the institute serves students across Georgia through its multi-campus footprint and emphasizes accessibility for those who cannot regularly attend in person. CBI also states that it has students from more than 10 states and several different countries, reflecting an expanding reach beyond its Georgia campuses.
A defining feature of CBI is its cost structure. The institute states that it charges no fees or tuition of any kind, with student costs limited to required class materials such as books or workbooks. This approach lowers barriers for students who want structured Bible educationโwhether they are preparing for full-time ministry or simply seeking to grow in biblical knowledge and practical church service.
CBIโs curriculum is organized around four certificate pathways: Preaching Certification, Biblical Studies Certification, Church Leadership Certification, and Missions Certification. The institute describes its courses as offered for either 1-hour or 3-hour academic credit, with classroom-hour expectations and alternative equivalencies (such as independent study projects) for satellite campuses that do not run a full in-person semester schedule. In addition to standard courses, CBI offers โshort coursesโ that concentrate instruction into weekend sessions, with options to audit or take the course for credit.
To support students who live far from a campus or who need schedule flexibility, CBI states that most courses are available in-person and live-streamed/recorded, and it maintains a catalog of archived courses administered through the Adairsville campus. CBI also highlights a dedicated pathway for preachers through its Fast Track Preaching Certification, and its Course Offerings page notes a Fast-Track program scheduled to begin in August 2026 at the Marietta campus.
People can engage with CBI by finding a nearby campus, enrolling in classes for credit or audit, participating in short courses, and accessing archived course instruction. Prospective students can start by reviewing campus options and course offerings, then contacting the appropriate campus director or the instituteโs main contact line for enrollment details, syllabi, and required materials.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.citadelbible.net/
- About/FAQ (tuition + how it works): https://www.citadelbible.net/about
- Contact: https://www.citadelbible.net/contact
- Faculty & Staff: https://www.citadelbible.net/home-1
- CBI Campuses (map + locations): https://www.citadelbible.net/cbi-campuses
- Courses / Campus schedules + handbook: https://www.citadelbible.net/about-1
- Course Offerings (remote learning + short courses): https://www.citadelbible.net/course-offerings
- Fast Track Preaching Certification: https://www.citadelbible.net/fast-track-preaching-certification
- Marietta Main Campus (Piedmont Road): https://www.citadelbible.net/marietta
- Adairsville Campus (Archived Courses): https://www.citadelbible.net/adairsville
Contact Information
- Email: Ci**************@***il.com
- Phone: 770-971-9933
- Mailing address: 1630 Piedmont Road, Marietta, GA 30066
Socials
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/citadelbibleinstitute
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/citadelbible
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadelbibleinstitute
Leadership
- Chuck Scarborough โ Director, Citadel Bible Institute (Marietta/Main Campus)
- Rick Lawson โ Director, Adairsville Campus
- Jim Casazza โ Director, Oak Hill Campus
- Bruce Black โ Director, Villa Rica Campus
