Founded by a backwoods preacher on a former Wesleyan seminary, Elim Bible Institute and College is a Christ-centered college in central New York State. Elim offers an associate degree in Biblical and Theological Studies and Applied Ministry certificate as well as a 1-year spiritual foundation program called Launch. As a Bible College, Elim holds chapel services four days per week and students are often enlisted to lead ministry sessions. Throughout the year, Elim places students with Christian partner organizations for real-life ministry experience and all students participate in 6-week internships with the New York School of Urban Ministry.