Arlington Baptist University is a private Bible college in Arlington, Texas. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The college was founded by J. Frank Norris in 1939 as Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute. The university started with 16 students and held classes at the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth. The college's first graduates beca…Arlington Baptist University is a private Bible college in Arlington, Texas. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The college was founded by J. Frank Norris in 1939 as Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute. The university started with 16 students and held classes at the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth. The college's first graduates became pastors or missionaries through the World Fundamental Baptist Fellowship.