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It was opened in 1892 and from 1898 was located in or alongside the Christian Institute building, which also housed the YMCA (The YMCA's Christian Institute closed in 1974 ). In 1980 it moved to a former Church of Scotland building in Great Western Road and in 1991 became Glasgow Bible College . Facilities here were larger than previous buildings, but still grossely insufficient for a growing instution. In . The St. James Campus was formerly a college of nursin and midwifery with several suitable classrooms, a lecture theatre, suites of offices, kitchen and common rooms. The top floor was converted into student accommodation for students from overseas and other students who chose to apply. The move to St James Campus was an answer to prayer for the college and has allowed the ministry of the college to flourish and develop. The college offers Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate level qualifications in Theology, Youth Work, Urban Theology and Childrens Ministry. The college has a strong community feel, seeking to model Christian fellowship in its truest sense. The aim of the college is to provide first class evangelical-focussed training. Its students often go on to further study for ministry in their own denomination, get involved with mission organisations such as Operation Mobilisation or Overseas Missionary Fellowship or simply return to secular employment with a secure foundation in Christian studies. Brother Andrew (who's story is told in the book 'God's Smuggler' is amongst its famous former students. LIST OF PRINCIPALS
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