
BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A new, four-year Baptist college in Bennington, Vt., is planning to open a year ahead of schedule.
Classes at Northeastern Baptist College are scheduled to start in late August. They were originally planned for August 2013.
WCAX-TV reports the private college will offer bachelor degree programs in biblical studies, music and education.
The school is sharing a building and grounds with Grace Christian School and hopes it will open with about 100 students.
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