Kenneth E. Hagin

==Rhema Bible Training College== <!-- [[Rhema Bible Training Center]] redirects here -->

Hagin founded Rhema Bible Training College, previously Rhema Bible Training Center, in 1974. The college is accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International, This [[Bible college|Bible institute]] is located on {{convert|110|acre|km2}} in [[Broken Arrow, Oklahoma|Broken Arrow]], a suburb of [[Tulsa, Oklahoma|Tulsa]], [[Oklahoma]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rhema.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=577:additional-information&catid=73:international|title=Kenneth Hagin Ministries|access-date=May 14, 2016}}</ref> The curriculum is derived from a [[Charismatic movement|Charismatic]]/[[Pentecostal]] heritage. There are seven ministry concentrations specializing in [[Religious ministry (Christian)#Age-specific ministry|Children's Ministry]], [[Youth ministry (Evangelical)|Youth Ministry]], [[Evangelism]], [[Pastoral care|Pastoral Care]], [[Mission (Christian)|Missions]], [[Biblical Studies]], and Supportive [[Religious ministry (Christian)|Ministry]]. Rhema has established training centers in Austria, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Romania, Greece, Singapore, South Africa, the [[Oceania|South Pacific]], Thailand, Nigeria, Zambia, Egypt, and the Philippines.

After Hagin's death in 2003, his son, Kenneth W. Hagin, continued to run the institution. Rhema has trained over 80,000 graduates who reside and minister in 52 countries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.rbtc.org/index.php/about-us|title=About Us - Bible College - Bible School {{!}} rbtc.org|last=dwillborn|website=rbtc.org|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-08-04}}</ref>

Locally, Rhema is known for its annual Christmas display, which in recent years has included more than 2 million lights synchronized to Christmas music.<ref>{{cite web | url= https://www.tulsaworld.com/entertainment/best-bets-sunday-dec/article_60b27729-6436-5662-a610-b7829ddfee17.html| title= Best Bets, Sunday, Dec. 30 | date= December 30, 2018 | publisher=Tulsa World| access-date=September 28, 2019}}</ref>

Rhema was granted an exception to [[Title IX]] in 2016, Its 2020-2021 student handbook states that among students, "RBTC will not allow any type of physical or sexual activity/behavior other than what the Bible states is permitted for a husband and wife who are legally married. This includes, but is not limited to, homosexual activities, fornication, adultery, pornography, and so forth ...."<ref name="RBTC">{{cite web |url=https://www.rbtc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/RBTC-128770-Student-Handbook-2020-2021_.pdf |title=RBTC Student Handbook 2020-2021 |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=RBTC |access-date=August 28, 2021 }}</ref>