Corban University

History

Corban University has its roots in Phoenix, Arizona where it began as a Bible institute in 1935. Relocating to California in 1946, the university changed its name to Western Baptist Bible College and operated there until moving to Oregon in 1969.

In 1955, the University received degree-granting status from the State of California Department of Education. In 1959, it received national accreditation as a Bible college by the American Association of Bible Colleges. In 1968, it was regionally accredited and after moving to Oregon was accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Over the years, the University has gone from a Bible college to a university offering programs in biblical studies, the liberal arts, and professional studies.

In 2005 the name was changed to Corban in order to enhance our ability to reach out to all evangelical churches. The name, a biblical word meaning “a gift dedicated to God,” and motto, “Dedicating Heart and Mind to God,” reflect the mission of the university.