Eternity Bible College in Simi Valley graduated 17 students May 8 in the school’s ninth commencement ceremony at Cornerstone Community Church.

In September 2004, Francis Chan and Cornerstone Community Church launched the new college with 100 students from around the country. Most of these students came with plans of ministering in churches around the country or traveling oversees as missionaries.

Others came to gain a biblical perspective on living and working in a variety of vocations.

Since its opening in 2004the college has grown to 150 students and hagraduated 50 students.

The college offers a twoyear Certificate of Biblical Studies and a four-year Bachelor of Biblical Studies. Both degrees center on a thorough study of the Bible and emphasize practical application of biblical principles.