Philadelphia School of the Bible Founded in 1914

October 1, 1914 marked the opening of the Philadelphia School of the Bible at 1720 Arch Street. Months before, C. I Schofield had expressed to Wm. L. Pettingill his desire to found such a school, "... what is needed is a school of the Bible -- Hebrew, Greek, English -- but especially English with a two or three-year course intellectually as severe as the course of any theological seminary."

Thus, an interdenominational Bible school was formed and by 1918, the progressing school had secured permanent facilities in the 17oo block of Spring Garden Street.

Throughout the 1920's the emphasis upon the Christian service program was increased in an attempt to meet the needs of the Delaware Valley.  In 1923, the curriculum was expanded to a three-year diploma course.

PSB, located at 1700 block of Spring Garden Street, (1918-1951) also saw the necessity of serving in the mainstream of city life.

C. I. Schofield, editor of the Scofield Reference Bible and prominent theologian, was the co-founder and first president of PSB.	Wm. L. Pettingill, along with Scofield, formulated the principles which are the basis for this evangelical Bible college.

Student recreation hall served the purpose of providing a place of relaxation at PSB.

Christian Service was demonstrated by seniors at each school.

Commencement - the awaited climax to years of study. (PSB graduation)

Philadelphia College of Bible MILESTONE, 1969

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