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Calvary Chapel Bible College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ethnic background, color, nationality, or non-disqualifying handicap in its administration and educational policies, admissions policies, and other schooladministered programs. The policies, procedures, and academic programs and courses in this catalog are subject to change in order to conform to new California State legislation for private postsecondary schools. This catalog is not a contract; it merely presents the offerings, requirements, and policies in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that they will not be changed or revoked. This catalog is effective from June 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012.
CONTENTS
Introduction 4 General Information 5 Admissions 12 Financial Information 16 Academic Information 19 Student Life 47 Distance Learning 52 Affiliate Campuses & Schools Faculty & Staff 74 Maps 79 Academic Calendar 81 Appendix 82
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INTRODUCTION
Letter from the Director
Dear Prospective Student, Making a living is important, but so is learning how to live. By enrolling at CCBC, you are making a significant choice to wisely invest your life, and we are delighted at your interest in studying to show yourself approved unto God. You will make friends that last beyond this lifetime; some of them international students who through cross-cultural relationships will broaden your worldview. You will enjoy in-depth, verse-by-verse Bible study, learning how to rightly divide the Word of Truth and to pray with all prayer in the Spirit for Gods will to be done. Expect to be conformed more into the image of Jesus Christ by the transforming power of His Spirit working through the Word of God, and to be powerfully endowed for ministry by the baptism of the Holy Spirit. May God give you His loving heart and constrain you to participate in making disciples of all nations. The staff at CCBC earnestly prays for your calling, equipping and commission, as you give your whole heart to knowing Christ and making Him known. Cheers in Christ, Pastor David Shirley Director
General Information
Welcome to Calvary Chapel Bible College, a place where people from all over the world gather to get founded in the Word of God and seek the purpose and plan of God for their lives. CCBC was established in 1975 as a short, intensive Bible study program. It was developed as a part of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa's overall vision to equip the people of God for His service. Over 400 students currently attend CCBC. Throughout its history, CCBC has remained true to its initial vision: to be a place where committed Christians can learn the Word of God, draw closer to Jesus, and be equipped to serve Him.
Affiliation
Calvary Chapel Bible College is a non-denominational institution and a ministry Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa where Chuck Smith is pastor. All members of the Bible College staff are employees and ministers of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa, under the direction of its Board of Directors.
Accreditation
A school is accredited when it has been investigated and found worthy of approval by an accrediting agency. Accreditation alone (or the lack of it) does not determine whether or not a school is legitimate or credible, since not all accreditation is equal. Some accrediting agencies are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), but others are not recognized. Also, some schools are based outside of the U.S. and are accredited by standards which differ from those of the recognized agencies in the U.S. Prospective students should be aware of these important distinctions. CCBC is not accredited and is not currently pursuing accreditation for two main reasons. First, we wish to continue having local pastors teach Bible classes. Some of these pastorsalthough called by God, gifted, and experienced in teachingdo not have Masters Degrees. Second, we want to keep the cost of tuition affordable so that more students have the opportunity to study at CCBC and remain free from school debt. Accreditation by a recognized agency would make it more difficult for CCBC to maintain these priorities. Instead, we have chosen to remain unaccredited and seek to demonstrate the credibility of CCBC through compliance with generally accepted accreditation standards, articulation agreements with accredited colleges, and especially through the spiritually fruitful lives of the students who have attended. Many opportunities have been available for students who are called to pursue education beyond CCBC even though academic degrees are not the main goal of our program. Although we are not accredited by a government-recognized accrediting agency, many accredited colleges have accepted some of our courses in transfer, and our Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree has been accepted by some of the finest seminaries in the nation. For more information on transferring from CCBC to other institutions, please see the Academic Information section.
Doctrinal Statement
The following doctrinal statement of faith governs the teaching at Calvary Chapel Bible College.
Scripture
We believe the Bible (i.e., the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments) is the Word of God, comprises the totality of Holy Scripture, is verbally inspired and inerrant in the original text, remains inerrant and infallible in all its substance, and is sufficient for salvation and sanctification. Therefore, it is the supreme, final, and authoritative standard for faith, theology, and life. We seek to teach the Word of God in such a way that its message can be applied to an individuals life, leading that person to greater maturity in Christ. (CCBC affirms the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy.)
Historicity
We believe in the full historicity and perspicuity of the biblical record of primeval history, including the literal existence of Adam and Eve as the progenitors of all people, the literal fall in the Garden of Eden and resultant divine curse on creation, the worldwide cataclysmic deluge, and the origin of the nations and languages at the tower of Babel.
God
We believe that the triune God eternally exists in one essence and three distinct persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit; that He is essentially Spirit, personal, transcendent, sovereign, life, love, truth, almighty, simple (i.e., essentially one without parts), timelessly eternal, unchangeable, wise, just, holy, relational, pure actuality, dynamic, infallible in all things, including His foreknowledge of all future decisions and events, and that He created the heavens and the earth in six literal days.
Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human, possessing two distinct natures which are co-joined in one person; that He was miraculously conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, lived a sinless and miraculous life, provided for the atonement of our sins by His vicarious substitutionary death on the Cross, was physically resurrected in the same body that was buried in the tomb by the power of the Holy Spirit; that Jesus Christ physically ascended back to the right hand of God the Father in heaven, and ever lives to make intercession for us. After Jesus ascended to Heaven, the Holy Spirit was poured out on the believers in Jerusalem, enabling them to fulfill His
command to preach the gospel to the entire world, an obligation shared by all believers today. (CCBC affirms the Apostles, Nicene, and Athanasian Creeds.)
Holy Spirit
We believe the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Godhead who seals, indwells, sanctifies, baptizes, teaches, empowers, reveals, and guides the believer into all truth. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to whom He wills, which are valid for today, and ought to be exercised within scriptural guidelines. We as believers are to earnestly desire the best gifts, seeking to exercise them in love that the whole Body of Christ might be edified. We believe that love is more important than the most spectacular gifts, and without this love all exercise of spiritual gifts is worthless.
Mankind
We believe that man is created in the image of God; however, after the fall of Adam and Eve, all people are by nature separated from God and responsible for their own sin, but that salvation, redemption, and forgiveness are offered as a free gift by the Lord Jesus Christ to all based on His grace alone. When a person repents of sin and receives Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, trusting Him to save, that person is immediately born again and sealed by the Holy Spirit, all his/her sins are forgiven, and that person becomes a child of God, destined to spend eternity with the Lord.
Salvation
Salvation is initiated, attained, and procured by God through the death of Christ on the cross for our sins and His resurrection from the dead. The salvation Christ offers is available to all, and is received freely by grace alone and through faith in Christ alone, apart from good works, thereby justifying and indwelling the believer.
The Church
The universal Church is an organic body composed of all believers, both living and dead, who have been sealed by the Holy Spirit through faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. The church has the responsibility to worship the Lord and share the good news of Christs death and resurrection to the world, making disciples, baptizing believers, and teaching them to observe sound doctrine and live a morally pure life. We believe church government should be simple rather than a complex bureaucracy, with the utmost dependence upon the Holy Spirit to lead, rather than on fleshly promotion or worldly wisdom. The Lord has given the church two ordinances which are to continue until He returns adult baptism by immersion and Holy Communion. Water baptism is not necessary for salvation, and cannot remove sins, but is a picture of the salvation already received by the believer. We believe the only true basis of Christian fellowship is Christs sacrificial agape love, which is greater than any secondary differences
Worship
We believe worship of God should be spiritual. Therefore, we remain flexible and yielded to the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct our worship. We believe worship of God should be inspirational. Therefore, we give great place to music in our worship. We believe worship of God should be intelligent. Therefore, our gatherings are designed with great emphasis upon the teaching of the Word of God that He might instruct us how He should be worshiped. We believe the worship of God should be fruitful. Therefore, we look for His love in our lives as the supreme manifestation that we have been truly worshiping God in spirit and truth.
Christs Return
We await the imminent rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ which will be physical, personal, visible, and premillennial. This motivates us to evangelism, holy living, heart-felt worship, committed service, diligent study of Gods Word, and regular fellowship.
Eternity
We believe those who are saved by Jesus Christ will spend eternity with Christ in heaven in a conscious state of blessedness, reward, and satisfaction; that those who do not personally receive the finished work of Christ by faith will spend eternity separated from God in a state of conscious torment.
Satan
We believe there is a real personal devil of great malevolence, cunning, and power, who seeks to deceive, tempt, kill, steal and destroy, yet his power is limited by God to only what God permits him to do; that the devil has been defeated positionally at the cross of Christ, and will be defeated practically at Christs glorious second coming which will eventuate in the permanent quarantine and punishment of the Devil, Beast, and False Prophet, in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone.
We Reject:
(1) The belief that true Christians can be demon possessed and are helpless against the craft and wiles of the Devil; (2) any philosophy or theology which denies that human freewill can be exercised in the receiving of Christs free gift of salvation; specifically, we reject the belief that Jesus atonement was limited in its extent, instead, we believe that He died for all unrighteous people and that any perceived limitation rests in ones free rejection of Christs finished work of atonement, and we reject the assertion that Gods wooing grace cannot be resisted or that He has elected some people to go to hell; instead we believe that
anyone who wills to come to Christ may do so freely as a result of the Holy Spirits conviction and wooing persuasion of the heart; (3) positive confession, (e.g., the Faith Movement, that views faith as a force that can create ones own reality or that God can be commanded to heal or work miracles according to mans will and faith); (4) human prophecy that supersedes or is contrary to Scripture; (5) any introduction of psychology and philosophy which is contrary to Scripture and is in substance according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ into biblical teaching; (6) Open Theism or Freewill Theism which reduces Gods timeless, unchanging, dynamic nature, and exhaustive foreknowledge of future free decisions, to creaturely modes of being and operation; (7) the Emergent Church movement insofar as it departs from the historic orthodox Christian doctrines in favor of postmodernism, and (8) the overemphasis of spiritual gifts, experiential signs and wonders to the exclusion of biblical teaching. While Calvary Chapel Bible Colleges holds to these beliefs, we welcome any believer in the Lord Jesus Christ who has a sincere desire to grow closer to Jesus. Our desire is to share in the fellowship of Christ in a way that brings glory to God, avoiding division, and to share in His Agape love. In some cases, departure from the doctrinal statement may, in the evaluation of the College, constitute grounds for denying admission to CCBC, subsequent dismissal, or prohibition from graduating.
large grass sports field sand volleyball courts basketball/soccer court tennis courts large swimming pool jacuzzi natural mineral hot springs lake (catch and release fishing is permitted)
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CCBC shares the campus with Calvary Chapel Conference Center, a ministry whose vision is to refresh the saints (Philemon 7) by hosting Christian retreats and conferences. CCBC welcomes visitors who wish to view the campus. Informative tours of the campus can be arranged by calling the CCBC Front Office at 951.696.5944. Visitors who wish to stay on campus for one or more nights need to contact the Conference Center at 951.698.5031 to arrange lodging. Students guests are not permitted to stay in dorms, as the dorms are only to be occupied by currently enrolled on campus students.
Library
The Library exists to serve and support our students and faculty as they study and teach the Bible. It is set apart as a quiet place to work, providing high quality resources for studying Gods Truth. The Library contains approximately 20,000 biblical and theological books and resources, and offers many other services such as class recordings in MP3 format, a copy machine, and audio/visual equipment. For more information please contact the Librarian at 951.696.5944 ext. 295.
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ADMISSIONS
How to Apply
To apply to CCBC, follow these simple steps: 1. Apply online at www.calvarychapelbiblecollege.com or download an application from the Downloads section of the website. Also, you can call 951.696.5944 to receive an application by mail. 2. If you did not choose to apply online, mail your completed application packet to: Calvary Chapel Bible College ATTN: Admissions 39407 Murrieta Hot Springs Road Murrieta, CA 92563 Please mail applications at least two months prior to the beginning of the semester. CCBC will usually notify students of a decision within a few weeks of receiving the application. Incomplete applications cannot be processed, all information must be received. 3. Pay tuition once accepted (see the Academic Calendar for due dates). 4. Register for classes in person during registration week (see the Academic Calendar for due dates).
International Students
Students who are not citizens of the United States and have been accepted to CCBC will be issued an I-20M-N form to obtain an M-1 student visa. Prior to receiving an I-20MN form, the student must provide proof of the following:
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English proficiencyAll international students must demonstrate the ability to understand and speak English as all instruction, reading, and coursework will be done in English. Applicants must pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The following minimum scores are required for acceptance at CCBC:
500Paper-based test 173Computer-based test 62Internet-based test CCBCs TOEFL Code is 4749.
Financial ResponsibilityInternational students must demonstrate the ability to provide sufficient funds by way of a personal bank statement. An affidavit of support may be necessary. Students who have completed secondary or postsecondary education outside of the United States and desire to pursue a degree must submit an evaluation of foreign credentials from an evaluating agency. Please allow ample time for processing. Any non-English documents must be accompanied by a certified English translation. *CCBC is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
Returning Students
Returning students who have not been enrolled in classes at any CCBC campus for over one year must complete an Application for Re-admittance. You may download this special application from the website or call the front office to receive an application by mail.
Transfer Policy
Students who have studied the Bible, theology, or Christian Living at other institutions and wish to transfer credits to CCBC must have their official transcripts sent to CCBC for review by the Registrar. Courses will be examined individually and must be deemed identical or very similar in content to courses offered at CCBC. A maximum of 12 semester credits may be transferred from another school toward the two-year course of study at CCBC, unless the institution is a CCBC Affiliate or the student is pursuing the Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree at CCBC. For more information on transferring to and from other institutions, please see the Academic Information and Affiliate Campus sections of this catalog.
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Class Registration
All students, both on-campus and off-campus, will register in person during Registration Week, the first week of every semester at CCBC. Students are encouraged to prayerfully consider which classes to take, keeping in mind which classes are needed for graduation. Please refer to the Graduation Worksheet on the website or in the Appendix of this catalog. CCBC does not normally set a maximum number that may be enrolled in any course, nor are there any additional entrance requirements or prerequisites for most courses. Please see the website or call for the current schedule of classes, dates, and times for Registration Week.
New Students
What to bring:
Be sure to bring a Bible! A good study Bible in an essentially literal translation such as the New King James Version, the New American Standard Version, or the English Standard Version is ideal. If you have a few Bible study resources such as a concordance, Bible dictionary, or Bible software, bring those too. If possible, bring a laptop computer with the ability to run Bible study software. All students will receive Logos Bible Software. If you are not able to bring a laptop, be sure to bring an MP3 player with ear phones for listening to the Bible Survey Tracks, which are provided to students on MP3 CDs. A multiple outlet strip with circuit breaker may also prove helpful in the dorm room. Be sure to pack an alarm clock, personal toiletries, towels, wash cloths, sheet set for a standard twin bunk bed, pillow and laundry bag. For storage, bring plastic drawers or containers with lids to fit under the bed, or small cardboard drawers.
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Feel free to bring a bicycle and/or sports gear such as a soccer ball and cleats, basketball, tennis racket, ping-pong gear, volleyball, etc. Musical instruments such as guitars are acceptable. You may want to bring school supplies, although CCBC is located near shopping centers and there is no need to bring too many extra items. Pay phones are limited, so a cell phone is a good investment. The College office can receive incoming urgent phone messages. If you have not yet paid the tuition and fees in full, bring your method of payment for tuition balance, fees, etc. CCBC accepts Visa or MasterCard, personal checks, money orders, cash, or Traveler's Checks. Bring some spending cash for incidental expenses:
Change for laundry ($1.50 per load, detergent not included) Change for printing papers ($.10 per page) Change for dorm cleaning and bathroom supplies (roommates each pitch in a few dollars)
Please be aware that video and computer games, secular music and movies and the like distract students who come to this campus to be set apart for the study of Gods Word. Computer games are not allowed to be played on campus. For music and movies, the general rule is that if the item cannot be found in a typical Christian bookstore, it is not allowed on campus. In addition, please do not bring televisions, DVD players, stereos, etc.
Beyond these practical recommendations, we hope all students come to CCBC with a heart to seek the kingdom of God first, a readiness to be transformed by the Spirit through the study of Gods Word, and an openness to love others for Jesus sake as the outworking of true faith.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Tuition & Fees
We make every effort to keep the cost of attending CCBC as affordable as possible.
Off-Campus Tuition
Full-Time (16 or more credits)
$350 (Non-Refundable Administration Fee) $1,600 Off-campus Tuition $1,950 Total
Part-Time
$50 Non-Refundable Registration Fee $100 Per Credit
Audit
$100 Per Course
Other Fees
$10 Parking Permit
This fee is included in tuition for full-time students. All students who drive a vehicle on campus property are required to have a parking permit and must provide of current registration, valid driver license, and proof of insurance.
$5 Library Registration
This fee is included in tuition for full-time students. All students are welcome to use the library for studying purposes. This fee is for the privilege of checking
out books.
$5 ID Card
This fee is included in tuition for full-time students. The student ID card is optional for off-campus part-time students, but enables students to receive discounts at local businesses.
Books
Textbooks and Logos Bible Software are included in tuition for full-time students. Part-time students purchase books separately and may do so during registration. Logos Bible Software is available to all students at an academic discount, and upgrades to the software packages are also available at an academic discount for existing users.
$5 Transcript Fee
Official Transcripts are $5 each. The Transcript Request Form is available on the website. This fee is non-refundable.
Refund Policy
Prior to the first day of class students are eligible for a full refund of tuition. On or after the first day of class, refunds are given according to the schedule below. After the 5th week there are no refunds given. If a student leaves during this time they are still liable for the entire tuition amount. While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Calvary
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Chapel Bible College reserves the right to alter, without notice statements in the catalog concerning policies, procedures, academic offerings, and tuition fees. The percentages listed below are a percentage of the tuition, not including the nonrefundable administration fee:
Refund Policy
Weeks Attended
Up to week 2 Up to week 3 Up to week 4 Up to week 5
Refund Percentage
70 % 60 % 50 % 40 %
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
General Academic Information & Policies
Degree Programs
Associate of Theology:
This is an 80-credit degree program designed for students who want to study the Bible in order to know God more deeply through His Word and be equipped to serve Him. It is composed primarily of the Core Classes in Bible and Theology, Bible Survey courses, verse-by-verse studies of Bible books, and Practical Christian Ministry. Various Elective courses are also available. No prior college education is required for this degree, only a high school diploma or its equivalent. Students who have earned a high school diploma, California Proficiency Exam (CPE) or GED are eligible for the Associate of Theology program upon submitting complete high school transcript, CPE, or GED. Students must complete all graduation requirements as described below. Homeschooled students who desire to pursue an Associate of Theology degree must submit high school transcripts. Students who have completed secondary education outside of the United States and desire to pursue an Associate of Theology degree must submit an evaluation of foreign credentials from an evaluating agency. Please allow ample time for processing.
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States and desire to pursue a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree must submit an evaluation of foreign credentials from an evaluating agency. Please allow ample time for processing.
Non-Degree Programs
Certificate of Completion:
The Certificate of Completion is intended for students who have not completed high school or have learning difficulties. The same graduation requirements for the degree programs are followed but students are graded on a Pass/Fail system based on the individual students ability and effort. These students may be enrolled in Academic Lab where they will be able to receive extra help if needed. Credits earned in the Certificate of Completion program cannot be later converted to letter grades or transferred toward a degree program. Students who want to enroll in the Certificate of Completion program and have their work graded on a Pass/Fail basis must meet with the Registrar before enrolling in classes to discuss the students academic ability and agree on an acceptable standard of grading for the students work.
Audit:
Off-campus students may audit classes for personal enrichment. Students earn an AU if he/she attended a minimum of 70% of the class, otherwise they will receive a UA. Audit students must sign the sign in sheet at class. No college credit is given and students who audit a class may not change the class to a credit class at any point in time. There is no degree or certificate awarded for classes that are audited. A student may take classes for credit and audit, but only the classes taken for credit will apply toward a degree.
Emphasis Program
When registering for classes, students may choose to pursue an emphasis by selecting particular elective courses during their studies at CCBC. Four emphasis tracks are available: Missions & Evangelism, Apologetics, Worship, and Christian Leadership. These optional emphasis tracks are available in two forms:
A special, 12-unit emphasis within the 80-unit Associate or Bachelor degree programs A short-term, 12-unit certificate of emphasis designed for part-time students (360 total clock hours instead of the 2400 required for degree programs)
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For degree-seeking students, an emphasis track can be thought of as a minor. For more information on the emphasis program please call or download the brochure from the CCBC website.
Graduation Requirements
It is the students responsibility to track their graduation progress and enroll in classes needed for graduation. Students are encouraged to check with the Registrars Office to be sure they are on track. Students may enroll in classes through Distance Learning during breaks if needed. All Distance Learning fees apply. Please refer to Academic Standards concerning the amount of credits a student may take in a semester. On-campus students who do not graduate within six semesters must finish their requirements off campus or through Distance Learning. A minimum of 80 credits must be completed with a passing grade (C- or above). All course requirements must be completed as listed. A Graduation Worksheet is included in the Appendix of this General Catalog and also may be downloaded from the CCBC website in the Downloads section. Graduates must participate in an Evangelistic Outreach at some point while attending CCBC and submit an Evangelistic Outreach form to the Registrars Office. All financial obligations must be settled at the beginning of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. See Financial Information for details. During the semester of graduation students will complete the Petition to Graduate (during a meeting scheduled with the Registrars Office) and sign an acknowledgment of CCBCs Doctrinal Statement of Faith. See the Doctrinal Statement section above for details. The following Course Requirements are also set forth in Graduation Worksheet (See the Appendix).
Course Requirements:
See the Course Descriptions section of this catalog for details about each course. Gospel (any of the four gospels): Genesis: Romans: Acts: Revelation: 2-3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
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Apologetics: Missions: Theology: Bible Elective Courses*: Old Testament Survey I: Old Testament Survey II: New Testament Survey I: New Testament Survey II: Practical Christian Ministry**:
2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 15 credits minimum 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 2 credits/semester (on campus) 1 credit/semester (off campus)
* Bible electives (elective classes that are a book(s) of the Bible) are usually 2 or 3 credits each. **Four semesters of Practical Christian Ministry are required for graduation regardless of credits.
Graduation Policy
Calvary Chapel Bible College trains persons for Christian ministry and leadership; it demands a high standard of character and conduct as measured by the Scriptures. Students who by the evaluation of the faculty and administration do not demonstrate these qualities during their degree or certificate program will not be recommended for graduation. Students must be recommended by the faculty to obtain graduate status prior to graduation. Fulfillment of degree requirements does not guarantee a recommendation to graduation. Calvary Chapel Bible College reserves the right to dismiss students at any time for any reason deemed appropriate by the administrative staff. Prior to degree completion the student may be required by Calvary Chapel Bible College to furnish additional and/or updated information to ensure accuracy and a complete file. *Calvary Chapel Bible College does not ordain ministers or directly place graduates in ministry positions outside the College. Occasionally, when Christian ministries announce openings for positions, the College makes the information available to students to apply for these positions if they wish to do so. However, making this information available does not constitute an endorsement of any ministry by the College.
Populi
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CCBC provides all students with access to Populi, our web-based Student Information System. Students use this online system to apply to CCBC, pay tuition and fees, access course information, submit assignments, keep track of all grades and assignments, search for Library resources, store files, communicate with staff and faculty, print academic and financial records, and track their progress toward graduation. In order to stay current with important announcements and grading information, students are expected to remember their Populi username and password and log in regularly throughout their time at CCBC.
Graduation Tracking
All students are responsible for tracking their graduation progress regardless of the campus or campuses attended. Students should check Populi regularly and meet with the Teacher Assistants before class concerning missing assignments and absences. All graded homework should be saved and backed up, both for future reference and as proof in case of an error in grading.
Repeating a Course
Courses may not be repeated for credit unless they are attendance-based, on campus requirements or if the course has not been completed with a satisfactory grade (C- or above).
Enrollment Verification
Enrollment verification letters are available from the Registrars Office upon request. Students who need an enrollment verification letter or form completed for any reason prior to registration must pay the bed deposit before verification of their enrollment will be released.
Academic Dishonesty
If a student uses another persons ideas, words, music, artwork, computations, models, or any other product of their creative or academic endeavors in such a manner as to imply that the thing used was his/her own (i.e., plagiarism) or if the student uses notes, tests or memory aids during tests when such use was not expressly authorized or if he/she appropriates or knowingly uses test master copies to gain information prior to an examination date or knowingly allows another person to use his/her work as if it were that other persons work or otherwise acts in such a manner as to gain for himself/herself or another an unfair advantage over other students (i.e., cheating), the student may face disciplinary actions as set forth in the Student Discipline section of this catalog, up to and including dismissal from the College.
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Grading
While good grades are not the main goal of our classes, evaluation is an important tool in teaching and discipleship training. We recognize that, although all people are equal in value, they often differ in their gifts and abilities. As we design our courses and evaluate students work, we do our best to make sure that students receive grades that properly reflect the effort they put into their studies. If a student is unsatisfied with a final grade and thinks that an error has occurred in the calculation of the grade, he or she may submit a request for a grade change in writing to the Office of the Registrar within 90 days after receiving a grade report. The Office of the Registrar will review the grade and if there is sufficient evidence showing that the grade was inaccurate it will be corrected. Students are responsible to keep all graded assignments and exams. These items will be necessary whenever a request for a grade change is filed. At CCBC, we use both letter grades and grade points that count toward a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). This standard grading system makes it easier for our students to transfer credits from CCBC to other academic institutions, and applies uniformly to all courses.
Letter Grade
A AB+ B BC+ C CD+
Percentage
95-100 90-94 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69
Explanation
Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Satisfactory Satisfactory Lowest passing grade Unsatisfactory
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D DF P AU UA W UW I
Unsatisfactory Unsatisfactory Failure Pass Audit Unsuccessful Audit Withdrawal Unauthorized Withdrawal Incomplete
Academic Lab
Students who struggle with academics are enrolled in Academic Lab, a class designed to help students overcome their difficulties and improve their study habits. Although our staff is not professionally trained to help students with learning disabilities, Academic Lab meets once per week for two hours and provides an opportunity for students to receive special help on an individual basis. It also helps determine if a student would be better suited to a non-degree program.
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specific time during which the students have time to evaluate their personal goals and relationship to the College. In some cases, pastoral counseling and a letter of recommendation from a pastor are required for re-admission. The Dean of Men and the Dean of Women serve as the administrators of the behavioral policies of the College and adjudicators in disciplinary matters.
Attendance
Time spent in class at CCBC is about much more than gathering notes and information in order to pass an exam. The great benefit of the live classroom setting is that it is a time of face-to-face fellowship and learning as a community of believers in the presence of God. Another benefit is the opportunity for the students active participationthe ability to ask questions and personally engage in discussion. For these reasons, we emphasize the need to attend class faithfully. We recognize that extenuating circumstances sometimes prevent a student from being able to attend class. For this reason, we distinguish between excused and unexcused absences. In order to provide consistency in the grading process and to free up the instructors, absences are evaluated by the Registrars Office, and not by the individual course instructors or staff members. The Registrars Office staff is available to help students regarding any concern with attendance. If a student misses class and believes it may be excused, he or she may follow these simple steps: 1. Go to the Registrars Office within 2 weeks from the date of the absence and fill out an Excused Absence Form with an explanation of the reason for the absence. 2. Optional: Go to the Library and get the audio recording. We encourage students to listen to any sessions they miss and take notes. Anytime a student is absent, he or she will be held responsible for the information covered in the class missed. 3. Upon returning to class, turn in any homework that was due on the day missed. On the front of the assignment, write Late due to absence so to avoid losing additional points. Upon review, the absence will either be excused or unexcused. If it is excused, the students grade will not be affected. If unexcused, the grade will drop by one increment. For Morning Chapel, attendance points are calculated differently (total unexcused absences are multiplied times .5) since it meets more times than the other classes.
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Students can track their attendance on Populi, but attendance will not be factored into your grade until the end of the semester when courses are finalized. The following reasons will typically result in excused absences: 1. Sickness or medical problems that prevent the student from being able to attend class. This includes medical appointments that cannot be rescheduled. If a student is ill, the absence will be excused. We see the importance of getting rest when ill and of avoiding the spread of germs. 2. Events involving the students family or close friends that clearly require him/her to be present, normally limited to medical emergencies, funerals, baptisms, and weddings. The following reasons will usually not result in excused absences: 1. Problems with transportation to class. 2. Mission trips. (CCBC normally sets aside a special week or two during the semester for mission trips to be scheduled without conflicting with the schedule of classes. See the current Academic Calendar for details.) 3. Voluntary commitments that conflict with the class schedule. We understand that sometimes things come up which the student may feel are more urgent than attending class on a given day. However, students must count the cost ahead of time in terms of how their grade will be affected. Students will not be able to finish with a perfect grade without perfect attendance. Students need to be on time for class. This means that if a class is scheduled to start at 2:00, the student has signed it and is seated before 2:00. A student is counted as tardy (late) for a class when he/she signs in within 15 minutes after the class is scheduled to begin. A students grade will be reduced by one increment for every 2 tardies. If a student arrives more than 15 minutes after a class is scheduled to begin, he/she is counted as absent. Note: If an instructor arrives more than 15 minutes after a class is scheduled to begin and class has not begun, students are free to leave without being counted, absent. For obvious reasons, students who consistently skip class for frivolous reasons may be suspended or expelled. If a student believes a decision regarding their attendance is unjust, he or she may submit a written appeal by email to registrar@calvarychapel.com.
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Withdrawal Procedure
On-campus students desiring to withdraw from school must meet with the Dean of Men or Dean of Women. The student is then responsible to complete the Withdrawal Form and return it to the Dean of Men or Dean of Women. If a student withdraws for any reason after the Withdrawal Deadline (see the Academic Calendar) he/she will receive an Unofficial Withdrawal (UW) for the semester. This calculates as an F, affecting the students grade point average. Withdrawals due to illness or emergencies as approved by the Registrar will result in an Official Withdrawal (W) which will not affect the students grade point average.
Degree Upgrade
If a student has graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College with an Associate of Theology degree and has since earned an Associate of Arts degree or its equivalent from an approved institution, the student is eligible for a degree upgrade. The student must complete and mail the Up-Grade form. There is a nonrefundable $50 upgrade fee. Up-Grade Requests will be processed upon receipt of all materials as listed on the Up-Grade Request form which is available on the website. Please note that any incomplete information cannot be processed. Once the information has been reviewed, the student will be contacted and notified of their degree status. As diplomas are ordered once a semester, the student will receive their new diploma at the end of the current semester if the up-grade request was made prior to the 8th week of that semester. Otherwise the diploma will be issued at the end of the following semester.
Diploma Reissue
If a students diploma has been lost or damaged, he or she may contact the Registrars Office and request a new copy for a non-refundable fee of $50. The student should allow up to three weeks for delivery.
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Students have many opportunities to build on their biblical education and pursue further study beyond CCBC at accredited Christian colleges and seminaries. Many accredited colleges have recognized CCBC as a credible Bibleteaching institution and have accepted CCBC courses in transfer. Also, some of the finest seminaries in the nation have recognized CCBCs Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree as meeting the admissions requirements for their masters degree programs. The following list includes some of the institutions which have accepted credit from Calvary Chapel Bible College or admitted students to graduate programs who have earned the B.B.S. degree from CCBC. Each institution may accept transfer credits or grant admission for students on a case-by-case basis. They have reserved the right not to accept certain credits or admit students as they deem appropriate. If you have any questions regarding this information, please contact the Registrars Office of the school you are interested in attending. Arizona Christian University (formerly Southwestern College) 2625 E. Cactus Road Phoenix, Arizona 85032 Phone: (800) 247-2697 Web: www.arizonachristian.edu Denver Seminary 6399 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, Colorado 80120 Phone: (800) 922-3040 Web: www.denverseminary.edu Faith Evangelical Seminary 3504 N. Pearl Street Tacoma, WA 98407 Phone: (888) 777-7675 Web: www.faithseminary.edu Horizon College San Diego 10625 Scripps Ranch Blvd. Ste. F San Diego, CA 92131 Phone: (858) 695-8587 Web: www.horizoncollege.org Liberty University 1971 University Boulevard Lynchburg, VA 24502 Phone: (434) 582-2000 Web: www.liberty.edu
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Northwestern College 3003 Snelling Ave. St. Paul, MN 55113 Phone: (800) 827-6827 Web: www.nwc.edu San Diego Christian College 2100 Greenfield Drive El Cajon, CA 92019 Phone: (800) 676-2242 Web: www.sdcc.edu The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2825 Lexington Road Louisville, Kentucky 40280 Phone: (800) 626-5525 Web: www.sbts.edu Southern Evangelical Seminary 3000 Tilley Morris Road Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: (800) 778-7884) Web: www.ses.edu Vanguard University 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 556-3610 Web: www.vanguard.edu Veritas Evangelical Seminary 39407 Murrieta Hot Springs Road Murrieta, California 92563 Phone: (951) 698-6389 Web: www.veritasseminary.com Below is a suggested procedure for submitting a request for credit transfer evaluation at an accredited college or seminary. Check with the institution of interest for any additional information you may need to provide. Compile the following information: Your official transcript from CCBC Include the printed CCBC catalog or a link to the online version which contains the following information:
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History of the College Faculty Credentials Grading System Course Descriptions A list of accredited institutions that have accepted students and/or accepted courses for transfer credit.
Note: Submitting this information does not guarantee acceptance or transfer of credit.
Course Descriptions
*Indicates a graduation requirement.
Biblical Counseling
BC301 Biblical Counseling (2 credits)
This class will be a biblical study of counseling from God's perspective. We will study the biblical basis for counseling as well as the principles for effective counseling taught in God's Word. Students will also learn to discern the difference between secular counseling methods and biblical counseling methods.
Church History
CH301 Church History (2 Credits)*
This course is designed as an overview of the major events, movements, doctrines, and people associated with the growth of the Christian church from
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Christian Living
CL101 Morning Chapel (1 credit)
Required for on-campus students In addition to personal time devoted to the LORD, the entire student body meets in the morning on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for a short time of worship and a brief message from various guest speakers, teachers, students, and missionaries.
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Christian Ministry
CM111 Christian Community Service (2 credits)
Required for on-campus students during their 3rd and 4th semesters this course is a hands on servant-hood class in which students serve practically in the community sharing the love of Jesus, not only in word but in deed. Students serve in senior citizen centers, juvenile halls, the Boys' and Girls' Club, and various other locations and organizations in the local community.
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discipline issues, teaching the Bible to children, community outreach, Jesus' love for children, games and activities in the classroom, preschool activities, effective storytelling, children's worship, children's curriculum, leading a children's ministry, along with other areas of importance in the children's ministry classroom.
Language Study
LA329 Simplified Hebrew (2 credits)
Through the use of the 1000 illustrations in the Living Biblical Hebrew course, you will acquire an extensive Hebrew vocabulary and learn to properly identify grammatical points in the biblical text.
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Missions
MI301 Missions (2 credits)*
This class will focus on the theological and practical elements of mission work. We will study the biblical basis of missions, focusing mainly on the life of Paul in the book of Acts and some of his epistles to learn the principles that ought to be applied practically in our own missionary endeavors. See also CH321 Missionary Biographies and History of Missions listed under the Church History heading.
New Testament
NT301 New Testament Survey I: Matthew-Acts (3 credits)*
The C2000 Series MP3s are recordings of Pastor Chuck Smith's Through the Bible messages delivered at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. As you take this course, you will study the Bible verse-by-verse from Matthew through Acts by listening to the expository messages, answering the study questions in the course guide, and writing down personal notes from the teachings. There are 69 messages for this course, at an average length of about an hour per message. This course should give you a broad and deep understanding of God's Word, which will strengthen your relationship with God and help you understand His will for your life. You should listen to the messages with your Bible open and with a heart that is prepared to hear from God.
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live a life of obedience to God and love for their brothers and sisters. Its controlling theme is fellowship with God the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ in love and truth.
Old Testament
OT301 Old Testament Survey I: Genesis-Job (3 credits)*
The C2000 Series MP3s are recordings of Pastor Chuck Smith's Through the Bible messages delivered at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. As you take this course, you will study the Bible verse-by-verse from Genesis through Job by listening to the expository messages, answering the study questions in the course guide, and writing down personal notes from the teachings. There are 88 messages for this course, at an average length of about an hour per message. This course should give you a broad and deep understanding of God's Word, which will strengthen your relationship with God and help you understand His will for your life. You should listen to the messages with your Bible open and
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with a heart that is prepared to hear from God. First-time students: to begin working ahead on this course, please email jameslee@calvarychapel.com for more information.
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questions that all people ask at some point in life regarding evil and God's relationship to the world, so the class will focus on applying the principles God gives to answer these questions in the book of Job.
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This book is one of the two most profound books of Bible prophecy. The book of Revelation explains the book of Daniel, while the book of Daniel lays the foundation for the book of Revelation. We will be studying the main theme of Daniel , which is, The Times of the Gentiles. We will be looking at when the Times of the Gentiles began, when it will end, and what this means for us today. We will also be studying the lives and character of Daniel and his three friends.
Theology
TH101 Lectures in Ministry & Theology (1 credit)
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Required for on-campus students the student body meets weekly to hear teaching from Pastor Chuck Smith and guest speakers whose ministries have greatly impacted this generation.
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theology, and practices of the major non-Christian religions such as Vedic religion, Hinduism, Buddhism, Secular Humanism, Islam, New Age Movement, and pseudo-Christian cults such as the Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormonism. Each belief system will be described and evaluated with a view to equip the student for effective evangelism.
Worship
WO313 Sound & Recording (2 credits)
This class is designed to instruct and equip servants in numerous aspects of sound reinforcement, studio recording, and multimedia presentation. There will be Bible study, lectures, labs, interviews, and ample amounts of hands-on training. We will learn about servant-hood, signal path, mixing boards, equalization, microphones, effects, the recording studio, video, presentation software and many other aspects of media ministry. The goal of this course is to train up competent and humble servants who seek to use their talents and gifts to glorify God alone.
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warfare, home groups, co-laboring with the pastor, etc. Notemany of our instructors are pastors at local churches. Due to their schedules and other factors, some electives may not be offered each semester. Please call or refer to the Schedule section of our website for a list of classes currently being offered.
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STUDENT LIFE
Introductory Letter
In the world that we are living in today there are obviously many things that a person can invest his or her life in. However, of all that a person can choose to do, there is absolutely nothing more worthy than devoting oneself to the service of God. Here at CCBC students have a unique opportunity to step away from all the distractions for the sake of studying the Word of God, for it is through God's Word that one can develop a life of communion with Christ. In Numbers 6:1-8, the Lord instructs His people on the Nazirite vow. It is described as a vow of separation to the Lord. If an Israelite desired to deepen his commitment to the Lord he would willingly make this vow. By doing so, he would be choosing to abstain from anything made from grapes, stay away from dead bodies, and not cut his hair. It was not an issue of haircuts, grapes, or funerals, but a separation for the sake of intimacy with God. Things that were normally acceptable for the Nazirite were no longer his desire. A student's life here at CCBC is in some ways similar to a vow of this sort. There is a setting aside of unimportant things for the sake of "pressing towards the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." May you discover God's will for your life as you seek His face. Jason Cunningham Dean of Men Megan Crawford Dean of Women
Practical Guidelines
At Calvary Chapel Bible College it is our desire that all would draw closer to Jesus and grow daily in His grace. As we grow in Christ-likeness, we will be less concerned about pleasing ourselves and more concerned about pleasing God and being a blessing to others. Most people are not crazy about rules and regulations, but we do need guidelines. In the same way as traffic rules are necessary so that we will not be driving in a hundred different directions and running into each other, our campus rules help ensure an appropriate
environment for all students to study the Word of God. Our desire is to build up our brothers and sisters by allowing the focus to be on Christ and not ourselves. By the law of love we forfeit all rights to the self-life. This may sound radical, but it is the everyday cost of discipleship. This season in the lives of those who come to Calvary Chapel Bible College is an opportunity not only to grow spiritually but to be challenged practically in the ability to love others and to consider others better than ourselves.
Curfew
All students will be held to the campus curfews of 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Sunday through Thursday. All students must be in bed with lights out by midnight. Off campus students must leave the campus by this time. There is no curfew on the weekends, Friday and Saturday but campus security staff will still take note of those who are outside of their dorms past midnight for the sake of accountability.
Quiet Hours
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Personal bunk lights may be left on, but overhead lights must be turned off in the dorm rooms. There is to be no talking, laughing, etc., including talking on cell phones, in or around the dorms after 10:00 pm. This time has been set aside to allow for sleep, personal devotions, study, or prayer.
Visitors
CCBC welcomes visitors who wish to view the campus. Informative tours of the campus and classroom visits can be arranged by calling the CCBC Front Office at 951.696.5944. Visitors who wish to stay on campus for one or more nights need to contact the Conference Center at 951.698.5031 to arrange lodging.
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Students guests are not permitted to stay in dorms, as the dorms are only to be occupied by currently enrolled on-campus students.
Code of Conduct
Following behavior is deemed unacceptable for CCBC students and may result in immediate dismissal:
The use of alcohol, tobacco, or any illegal drugs (Gal. 5:19-21) Any type of sexual impurity or immorality (Gal. 5:19) Cheating on tests, plagiarizing papers or signing someone else into class (1 Cor. 6:8) Stealing or borrowing without permission (Eph. 4:28) Violence of any kind, including threats of violence and vulgar language (Rom. 1:29-30) Discrimination, general harassment, or sexual harassment (Rom. 13:8) Departure from CCBCs Doctrinal Statement of Faith (Phili. 1:27) Ignoring or breaking any law of the State of California or of the United States of America (Rom. 13:1, 2) Smoking. CCBC is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is unacceptable for all CCBC staff and students. Damaging CCBC property. Students are to take good care of the CCBC facilities, including the dorm rooms. Any person who carelessly damages CCBC property will be required to pay for the damages. This policy also applies to the property of Calvary Chapel Conference Center, which shares the campus with CCBC.
We discuss our code of conduct more fully during Registration and Orientation Week, when all students take time to review all of the guidelines set forth in the Student Handbook.
Dress Code
The dress code at Calvary Chapel Bible College is very casual. The purpose of the following guidelines is to set a general standard of modesty that will help men and women avoid being distracted by the physical attributes of their classmates. It is expected that students adhere to the following standards of modesty:
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swimwear, loose-style swimming trunks are appropriate. For women, clothes that show the stomach or back, short shorts, short shirts, or tight/low-cut clothing are not permissible. For swimming, one-piece bathing suits or modest tankini suits are appropriate. Once out of the swimming enclosure, a cover up must be worn by both men and women.
Student Discipline
In addition to suspension for academic reasons, students may be required to withdraw from CCBC when their behavior and attitude are inconsistent with the standards and basic purpose of the College. Such withdrawals may be for a specific time during which the students have time to evaluate their personal goals and relationship to the College. In some cases, pastoral counseling and a letter of recommendation from a pastor are required for re-admission. The Dean of Men and the Dean of Women serve as administrators of the policies of the College and adjudicators in disciplinary matters. For infractions of laws, regulations, policies, and standards, students may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the institution. Such disciplinary action may be imposed for violations that occur off campus when the violation may have an adverse effect on the educational mission of the College and/or students of the College. When the administrative staff of CCBC must address matters of student conduct requiring discipline, it is done with the goal of restoration (Galatians 6:1). Assessment takes into account the nature of the problem as well as the students attitude. Students are expected to conform to biblical standards of morality and consideration of others. Students may appeal administrative decisions in writing.
Student Housing
CCBC offers on campus housing to single, full-time students who are enrolled in 17 or more credits. We have six dormitories, each with its own unique location on our beautiful 47-acre campus. Every dorm is equipped with air-conditioning, a full bathroom in each room, and bunk beds. Students thoroughly clean their dorm rooms at least once a week to maintain a pleasant atmosphere for all residents.
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Although we do occasionally offer limited on-campus housing for married couples, our office also keeps a current list of available rooms and apartments for rent nearby. We are happy to provide this information for students who wish to find housing off campus, especially since many of our listings prefer CCBC students as tenants.
Internet Access
CCBC provides wireless Internet access at several locations on campus, including the Library and Computer Lab, Coffee Shop, Recreation Room, and Cafeteria. The Internet on campus is filtered so that inappropriate content is not accessible. Students receive a Wifi account when they register for classes, and must sign an Acceptable Use Policy before their account becomes account.
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DISTANCE LEARNING
Introduction
Welcome to Calvary Chapel Bible College Distance Learning! Our mission is to train Christian men and women to handle and communicate the inerrant and infallible written Word of God, which leads to a life that reflects a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. It has always been our purpose to develop Christ-like character and a thorough academic and devotional understanding of the Bible as we focus on the verse-by-verse teaching of the whole counsel of God. This is accomplished by delivering college level curriculum in audio format. We offer courses in biblical studies, theology, history, Christian life, missions, and ministry. There are many good reasons to consider a Calvary Chapel education. However, the most important reason is, and has always been, our philosophy of ministry and personal spiritual growth. We rely on the sufficiency of Gods Word to spiritually transform the student into Christs image, nothing more and nothing less. Throughout our history, the college has remained true to its initial vision: to provide an atmosphere where committed Christians can learn the Word of God and draw closer to Christ. We desire to see each student excel in several areas as expressed in the following objectives: 1. To deepen the students relationship and dependency on Christ in life and ministry through Bible study, prayer, and worship. 2. To encourage dependency on the enabling work of the Holy Spirit in his/her life and ministry. 3. To increase the students awareness of and involvement in evangelism, church planting, and world missions. 4. To help the student gain an appreciation for the Christian perspective on theological, moral, and practical issues. If you desire to know Christ through the rigorous study of His Word in a flexible and convenient atmosphere, and sense Gods leading, then Calvary Chapel Bible College Distance Learning is for you! Blessings, Joe Holden Director of Distance Learning
Historical Sketch
Distance Learning has been providing learning opportunities since 1985. It was developed to allow students who are unable to attend the main campus or an affiliate campus, to obtain the same quality of education and degree as our resident students. The school has grown rapidly, attracting students from all over the United States and several other countries including Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Russia, India, and South Korea. Distance Learning is comprised of two mediums of study: the School of Correspondence Education and the School of Online Education. Distance Learning is a department of Calvary Chapel Bible College, which is comprised of two distinct mediums of study, delivering undergraduate course curriculum in order to obtain an Associate of Theology or a Bachelor of Biblical Studies. The two mediums are the School of Correspondence Education and the School of Online Education.
Correspondence Education
The School of Correspondence Education is a paper-based program which offers classes through the mail. This may be preferable for the student who would like a more hands-on, concrete approach to the assignments, or does not have reliable internet access necessary for the online program. The student may contact the Academic Supervisor at any time throughout the course for instruction on assignments.
Prison Education
The Prison Education program was developed as a Bible college opportunity for those who are incarcerated. This program is similar to the correspondence program; however, some policies have been altered to better fit the prison system and aid the student in completing the requirements. The time frame for completing a class has been extended, classes are in MP3 CD or audio cassette format, and sponsors inside and outside the prison aid the student to ensure that the materials are delivered and questions are sufficiently answered.
Online Education
The School of Online Education offers courses with increased flexibility and less expense to the student who prefers an electronic format. Students access course lectures and materials anywhere in the world where high-speed internet is available. Another added benefit of this program is the increased communication with the student. Students receive feedback on assignments regularly allowing them to track their progress throughout the course.
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the G.E.D. equivalency test before entering into a degree program. If no high school completion verification can be provided, students are encouraged to apply to the Certificate of Completion program and/or continue to work towards completion of their high school requirements. Once all application materials have been received, evaluated, and accepted into the program, the applicant will receive important information from Distance Learning including a letter of acceptance, registration information, course catalog, and important dates to remember. Though there is no application deadline, please allow three weeks for processing.
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USA For those students who have completed college-level general education outside the United States and are seeking a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree from CCBC, a transcript evaluation by AACRAO or a similar company may also be required to qualify for graduation. Please see <www.AACRAO.org> for more information.
Supplementing Students
Students who supplement their home campus graduation requirements with Distance Learning courses may not take more than 25 credits cumulatively, whether they are currently enrolled in courses with an Affiliate Campus, the Main Campus, or through Distance Learning.
Incarcerated Students
Students in prison who desire to take classes through Distance Learning must fulfill the same requirements as a new student in addition to filling out and returning the Inside and Outside Sponsor Forms provided with the application.
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Bible Courses OT310 Genesis* OT312 Leviticus OT316 Judges OT328 Psalms OT330 Ecclesiastes OT332 Isaiah OT336 Daniel OT359 Minor Prophets OT362 I & II Kings OT327 I & II Samuel NT351 Matthew* NT354 John* NT355 Acts* NT356 Romans* NT357 I Corinthians NT360 Ephesians NT362 Colossians NT369 Hebrews NT377 Revelation * NT391 Epistles of John NT409 Pastoral Epistles NT412 The Life of Christ 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 3
Bible Survey Courses OT301 Old Testament Survey I* OT302 Old Testament Survey II* NT301 New Testament Survey I* NT302 New Testament Survey II* Required Courses CH301 Church History* MI301 Missions* TH303 Major Bible Doctrines* TH365 Apologetic Evangelism* TH401 Hermeneutics* Elective Courses BC301 Biblical Counseling CH321 Missionary Biographies CL301 Christian Living CL305 Growing in Grace TH305 Bibliology TH311 History of Redemption TH353 Creation TH381 Introduction to Cults TH389 World Religions TH391 Introduction to Islam 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
Practical Christian Ministry Courses CM199 Introductory Practical Christian Ministry* CM199 Practical Christian Ministry* 1 1
Course Requirements
With each course you will be required to: 1. Follow the Course Guide instructions. 2. Listen to lectures prepared by the instructor.
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3. Complete all lecture notes, exams, research papers and book reports and return all assignments within the module time frame.
Prison Division
The Prison modules are similar to the Correspondence modules with a few exceptions. They are 6 months long instead of the 4 month time period. The registration dates, however, are the same.
Online School
A new enrollment period begins on the 15th and on the 30th of each month. If a student registers for a course between the 1st and the 15th of the month, they will be placed in the enrollment period beginning on the 15th. If the student registers between the 16th and the 30th, they will be placed in the enrollment period beginning on the 30th. Each course End Date is exactly 4 months from the Start Date. At this time, the student will be un-enrolled and no longer have access to the class.
Ordering Courses
Tuition and Fees
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Prison Division
Tuition: Textbooks: $100 per course Vary by course
Payment Procedures
All tuition accounts are due and payable on the day of registration. Course registration is not complete until all fees are paid in full. Tuition payments can be made by a major credit card (Visa or Master Card) or an approved ATM check card by calling (951) 6965944. Students desiring to pay by money order or personal check can make checks payable to: Calvary Chapel Bible College Distance Learning. All courses will be processed and shipped after verification of funds. Returned checks due to insufficient funds will incur a $25 processing fee. Correspondence courses must be purchased by phone or mail. Online courses may be purchased online at http://www.calvarychapelbiblecollege.com/oscommerce. Tuition, material costs, and administrative fees are non-refundable.
Course Materials
Course materials such as textbooks, MP3 (audio cassettes for Prison Division), and Course Guides become the property of the student when the course is purchased. Any unauthorized distribution, resale for profit, or duplication of materials is strictly prohibited. There is no rental, lease, or buy-back program in place at this time.
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hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17). Each student is required to fulfill the lecture note-taking assignment showing full verse coverage of the lecture. Since Lecture notes are the only way to assess whether or not the student has listened to the lectures, we ask that the student be thorough. For each missing lecture note assignment or lecture note assignment showing incomplete lecture coverage, one letter grade increment will be dropped from the FINAL GRADE (Example: B+ to B).
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class). A maximum of two extensions are permitted. As a result, the students official grade will be entered as an I (incomplete) through the extension period and subsequently changed to their final grade upon the completion of the course or the expiration of their extension, whichever comes first. Extensions may only be ordered within the final week of the course module. If the student does not make arrangements before/on the expiration of the course due date to purchase an extension, he/she will not receive credit for any late assignments. There will be no verbal extensions issued by Distance Learning. Purchasing of an extension must be completed by calling the Distance Learning office at (951) 696-5944 before 4:30pm (PST) on the Due Date of the course. An extension verification letter will be mailed to the student for each extension purchased. For each extension purchased, the students final grade will be lowered 10 points, bringing a 100 to a 90, etc. If returned coursework is postmarked after the class/extension due date it is considered late and consequently the student will receive an UW for the course, which will affect the students GPA. There are no exceptions. Prison extensions can also be acquired by calling the Distance Learning office within the final week of the course module; however, there is no monetary charge or grade point deduction.
Academic Probation
Students whose cumulative GPA drops below 2.0, or whose previous semester GPA is below 2.0, will be placed on academic probation during the following module. Students on academic probation will be restricted to three (3) credits the following enrollment period. If the students GPA does not improve at the conclusion of the next module, he or she will be asked to counsel with Distance Learning in order to set up a system of academic accountability or be suspended from the college. The student who is suspended for academic reasons will not be considered for reenrollment until the student appeals to and is accepted by the academic committee.
Graduation Policy
Calvary Chapel Bible College trains individuals for Christian ministry and leadership; therefore, it demands a high standard of character and conduct as measured by the
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Scriptures. Students who by the evaluation of the faculty and administration do not demonstrate these qualities during their degree or certificate program will not be recommended for graduation. In addition, students must be recommended by the faculty to obtain graduation status prior to graduation. Fulfillment of degree requirements does not guarantee a recommendation to graduation status. Distance Learning reserves the right to dismiss students at any time for any reason. Prior to degree completion the student may be required by Calvary Chapel Bible College to furnish additional and/or updated information to ensure accuracy and a complete application file per the Bureau for Private Post-secondary Education. Students must submit the Petition for Graduation form at the time of enrollment into their final class prior to graduation. The form may be obtained through the Distance Learning business office. There is a graduation fee of $50.
Transcripts
Upon graduation, students will receive an unofficial academic grade report reflecting grades received for coursework at no charge. Any subsequent requests for official transcripts must be made to the Main Campus using the Transcript Request Form available from the Downloads section of the CCBC website. The form must be accompanied with a $5 payment for each transcript requested. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing and delivery.
Disclaimer
While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Calvary Chapel Bible College Distance Learning reserves the right to alter, without notice, statements in the catalog concerning policies, procedures, academic offerings, and tuition fees.
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward. -Psalm 19:7-11
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Students who attend an Affiliate Campus, as with all other students, are responsible to track their own graduation progress according to the Main Campus requirements listed on the Graduation Worksheet. To download this form or complete it online, please navigate to the Downloads section of the Calvary Chapel Bible College website.
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Coursework may not transfer from Affiliates to the Main Campus if the coursework does not conform to Main Campus standards or if paperwork is not received on time. The Main Campus will only consider accepting courses in transfer that were taken at the physical location of the Affiliate Campus or School. Affiliates Distance Learning courses and courses completed at extensions of Affiliates will not be accepted in transfer to the Main Campus. Students may contact the CCBC Registrars Office at any time for information regarding transferabilty of coursework from specific Affiliate Campuses and Schools. The Affiliate Campus Registrar serves as part of the Main Campus Registrars Office and is the administrator of CCBCs policies regarding Affiliate Campuses and Schools.
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Siegen, Germany Calvary Chapel of Siegen Mallorca Bible School Mallorca, Spain Santa Ponsa Community Church CCBC Okinawa Okinawa, Japan Calvary Chapel Ginowan CCBC York York, England Calvary Chapel York
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CCBC Kingman Kingman, AZ Calvary Chapel Kingman CCBC Tri-City Tempe, AZ Calvary Chapel Tri-City CCBC Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Calvary Chapel Central CCBC Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA Calvary Chapel Bakersfield CCBC Westbrook Bakersfield, CA Calvary Chapel Westbrook CCBC Chico Chico, CA Calvary Chapel Chico CCBC Downey Downey, CA Calvary Chapel Downey CCBC South Bay Bible College Gardena, CA Calvary Chapel South Bay CCBC Antelope Valley Lancaster, CA Calvary Chapel Antelope Valley CCBC Shoreline Morro Bay, CA Shoreline Calvary Chapel North County Affiliate Campus Oceanside, CA Calvary Chapel Living Hope CCBC Rancho Santa Margarita
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Calvary Chapel Rancho Santa Margarita CCBC Victorville Victorville, CA Calvary Chapel Community Church CCBC Castle Rock Castle Rock, CO Calvary Chapel Castle Rock CCBC Crestwood Crestwood, KY Calvary Chapel Crestwood CCBC Bangor Bangor, ME Calvary Chapel Bangor CCBC St. Joseph St. Joseph, MO Calvary Chapel of St. Joseph Reach & Teach Bible College Kernersville, NC Calvary Chapel of the Triad CCBC Old Bridge Old Bridge, NJ Calvary Chapel Old Bridge CCBC Alamogordo Alamogordo, NM Calvary Chapel Alamogordo CCBC Spring Valley Las Vegas, NV Calvary Chapel Spring Valley CCBC Reno/Sparks Reno, NV Calvary Chapel Reno/Sparks CCBC Twin Tiers El Mira Heights, NY Calvary Chapel of the Twin Tiers
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CCBC Harvest Christian Fellowship New York, NY Harvest Christian Fellowship McMinnville Bible College McMinnville, OR Calvary Chapel McMinnville CCBC Dallas/Ft. Worth Garland, TX Calvary Houston CCBC Salt Lake City Salt Lake City, UT Calvary Salt Lake City CCBC Tri-Cities Kennewick, WA Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities
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Leadership
Chuck Smith President/Teacher Pastor, Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa Brian Brodersen Vice-President/Teacher Associate Pastor, Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa David Shirley Director/Teacher Pastor, Calvary Chapel Hot Springs B.A. in Biblical Education, Columbia International University M.Ed., University of South Carolina Joel Wingo Registrar/Teacher A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College B.A. in Religion, Faith Evangelical Seminary M.A. in Theological Studies, Faith Evangelical Seminary Mark Schwartz Director of Finances/Teacher Jason Cunningham Dean of Men/Teacher B.A. in Marketing & Finance, Missouri Western State University B.B.S. Calvary Chapel Bible College Megan Crawford Dean of Women/Teacher A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College Charles Celaya Director of the Audio-Visual Department/Worship Leader/Teacher B.S. in Business & Music, University of Redlands B.B.S. Calvary Chapel Bible College
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Directors Assistant/Teacher A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College Daniel Peterson Director of Distance Learning/Teacher A.A., Mira Costa College B.B.S., Calvary Chapel Bible College James Shirley Director of Information Services B.A. in Business and Media, University of South Carolina M.S. in Information Systems, Eastern Carolina University Andee Spitzke Assistant to the Registrar A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College Timothy Spitzke Administrative Assistant A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College Jeremey Wilson Audio Visual Department A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College Sheryl Young Academic Supervisor, School of Correspondence Education B.S. in Geography, Arizona State University B.A. in Secondary Education, Arizona State University B.B.S., Calvary Chapel Bible College M.Ed. in Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University
Adjunct Faculty
Jasmine Alnutt Teacher B.A. in Spanish, Westmont College Pastor Joshua Black Teacher, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Canyon Hills A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College Pastor Miles DeBenedictis
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Teacher, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Escondido Pastor Jonathan Done Teacher Pastor Greg Eckler Teacher Pastor Larry Enterline Teacher, Childrens Ministry Pastor at Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship Robert Heckler Teacher A.S. in Liberal Arts, University of the State of New York B.A. in Business Administration, National University Joseph Holden Teacher, President of Veritas Evangelical Seminary B.A. in Liberal Arts, Western Illinois University B.B.S., Calvary Chapel Bible College M.Div. in Apologetics, Southern Evangelical Seminary Ph.D. in Systematic Theology, University of Wales Pastor Michael Madigan Teacher, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Julian A.A. San Diego City College B.B.S. Calvary Chapel Bible College Pastor Daniel Mantel Teacher, Worship Pastor at Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship Pastor Thomas Mauch Teacher, Assistant Pastor at Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship Pastor Gary Nelson Teacher, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Temecula Valley B.A. in Bible, Biola University Th.M. in Homiletics, Dallas Theological Seminary Linda Shirley Teacher Pastor Rodney Thompson Teacher, Director of Calvary Chapel Conference Center Pastor Clark Van Wick
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Teacher, Pastor of Calvary Chapel Bible Fellowship Pastor Luman Wing Teacher B.A. in Biology, San Francisco State University Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Aberdeen University Pastor Brent Yim Teacher, Pastor of Temecula Community Church A.Th., Calvary Chapel Bible College
Guest Teachers/Lecturers
Dr. Richard Bennett Cheryl Brodersen Joey Buran Charlie Campbell John Chubik Dr. Paul Copan John Courson Dr. Ed Bulkley Dr. Norman Geisler Ken Graves Skip Heitzig Jack Hibbs Bob Hoekstra Sean Housman Poncho Juarez Todd Kent David Guzik Wayne Taylor Rafael Manzanares Don McClure John Millhouse
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MAPS
Directions to CCBC
Campus Map
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Fall 2011
July 29 August 5 August 12 August 22 August 2225 August 25 September 5 October 34 October 5 October 22 November 23-27 November 28 December 8 Housing Payment Due ($1450) Application Deadline Tuition Balance Due ($1800) Student Arrival Day Registration & Orientation Classes Begin Labor Day- Classes Will Meet Pastors Wives Retreat- No Classes Classes Resume Last Day to Officially Withdraw Thanksgiving Break- No Classes Classes Resume Move-out Day & Graduation January 13 January 20 January 27 February 6 Feb. 6Feb. 8 February 9 March 30 April 28 April 9 TBA May 24
Spring 2012
Housing Payment Due ($1400) Application Deadline Tuition Balance Due ($1800) Student Arrival Day Registration & Orientation Classes Begin Last Day to Officially Withdraw Easter Break & Mission Week Classes Resume CCBC/VES Worldview Conference Move-out Day & Graduation
APPENDIX
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