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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT ...... 6 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ...... 18 Financial Assistance ...... 18 A LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT ...... 7 U.S. Veterans Benefits...... 18 U.S. Defense Activity for Non-Traditional GENERAL INFORMATION ...... 8 Education Support (DANTES) ...... 18 Foreword ...... 8 Policy on Incomplete Courses Funded by VA History ...... 8 or DANTES/TA ...... 18 Mission of Global University ...... 9 Availability of Financial Reports ...... 18 Doctrinal Statement ...... 9 Undergraduate Academic and Special Fees ...... 18 Global University International Headquarters ...... 9 Undergraduate Course Fees ...... 18 Holiday Schedule ...... 9 Undergraduate Cancellation and Refund Policy for Enrolled Students ...... 19 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ...... 10 Non-Degree Programs ...... 10 UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC INFORMATION ... 20 Evangelism and Discipleship Programs ...... 10 A LETTER FROM THE DEAN ...... 21 Berean School of the Bible ...... 10 Degree Programs ...... 10 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM OBJECTIVES School of Undergraduate Studies ...... 10 & DESIGN...... 22 General Education: Curricular Philosophy The Degree Programs ...... 22 and Objectives ...... 10 The Bachelor of Arts Degree ...... 22 General Education: Fields of Study ...... 10 The Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Degree ...... 22 Assessment of Achievement ...... 11 Earning a Second Bachelor of Arts Degree ...... 23 School of Graduate Studies ...... 11 The Associate of Arts Degree ...... 23 The Diploma Programs ...... 23 ADMINISTRATION & FACULTY ...... 12 Diploma and Certificate Program Goals ...... 23 Board of Directors ...... 12 The Certificate Programs ...... 23 Board of Administration ...... 12 Certificate in Bible and Theology ...... 23 Academic Affairs Committee ...... 13 The Undergraduate Certificate ...... 23 National and Regional Directors ...... 13 Students Who Are Currently Enrolled ...... 23 University Faculty ...... 13 Matriculation into a Degree Study Program ...... 23 Resident Faculty ...... 13 Enrollment in Individual Courses ...... 23 Adjunct Faculty ...... 13 Selecting an Undergraduate Program of Study ...... 24 Application and Enrollment Procedures ...... 24 ACCREDITATION & ENDORSEMENTS ...... 14 U.S. Residents Enrolling with Global University ...... 24 Accreditation ...... 14 International Students Residing Outside the U.S...... 24 Certification ...... 14 Enrollment with Advanced Placement ...... 25 Educational Benefits ...... 14 Admission to Study for a Second Bachelor’s Degree ....25 Memberships ...... 14 Student Advisement ...... 25 The Student Number and Student Card ...... 25 UNIVERSITY STANDARDS ...... 15 The Grading Scale ...... 26 Basic Standards of Academic Integrity ...... 15 Academic Good Standing ...... 26 Code of Conduct ...... 15 Probation ...... 26 Due Process of Student Rights ...... 15 Restriction ...... 26 Notification of Rights under FERPA ...... 16 Credit System ...... 26 INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society ...... 26 & RESOURCES ...... 17 Transfer of Global University Credit ...... 26 Internet Courses ...... 17 Transcripts of Global University Credit ...... 27 Library Resources ...... 17 Academic Calendar ...... 27 Graduation Requirements ...... 27 UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...53 OF STUDY ...... 28 Bible Division ...... 53
Definition of Course and Subject ...... 28 Theology Division ...... 58 5 Course Sequences and Prerequisites ...... 28 Church Ministries Division ...... 60 The Numbering System for Undergraduate Missions Division ...... 64 Program Courses ...... 28 General Education Division ...... 65 Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs ...... 29 Special Courses ...... 71 B.A. Degree in Bible/Pastoral Ministries ...... 29 B.A. Degree in Bible and Theology ...... 32 UNDERGRADUATE FACULTY ...... 72 B.A. Degree in Missions ...... 33 Resident Faculty and Writers ...... 72 B.A. Degree in Religious Education ...... 34 Adjunct Faculty and Writers ...... 74 The Bachelor of Arts with Honors ...... 35 The Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Degrees ...... 35 The Three-Year B.A. Degree in Bible and Theology .....35 The Three-Year B.A. Degree in Missions ...... 36 The Three-Year B.A. Degree in Religious Education .....37 Second Bachelor of Arts Degrees ...... 38 Second B.A. Degree in Bible and Theology ...... 38 Second B.A. Degree in Missions ...... 39 Second B.A. Degree in Religious Education ...... 40 Associate of Arts Degrees and Diploma and Certificate Programs ...... 41 Associate of Arts Degrees ...... 41 A.A. Degree in Bible/Theology ...... 41 A.A. Degree in Church Ministries ...... 42 A.A. Degree in Religious Studies ...... 43 A.A. Degree in Ministerial Studies ...... 44 Diplomas in Ministry and Theology ...... 45 Diploma in Ministry ...... 45 Diploma in Theology ...... 46 Certificate Programs ...... 47 Certificate in Bible and Theology ...... 47 Undergraduate Certficates ...... 48 Undergraduate Certificate I: Bible Interpreter ...... 48 Undergraduate Certificate II: Christian Communicator ..... 48 Undergraduate Certificate III: Christian Mission ...... 48
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE GUIDELINES & REQUIREMENTS ...... 49 Methods of Instruction ...... 49 Using Your Global University Materials ...... 49 The Organization of Each Lesson ...... 49 Text and Reading Assignments ...... 49 Completing the Course Work ...... 50 Time Limit for Completing a Course ...... 50 Written Assignments ...... 50 Service Learning Requirement ...... 50 Unit Progress Evaluations ...... 50 Final Examination ...... 50 Notification of Grades ...... 51 The Grading Scale ...... 51 If You Do Not Pass a Written Assignment ...... 51 If You Do Not Pass a Course ...... 51 Online Research Center ...... 51 Special Projects ...... 51 6
PresidentA Letter from the
Welcome to Global University! country, or with a cooperating organization. In any case, we will help you complete your studies. Our faculty and staff Our desire is to interact with you until we know your study are prepared to assist you when you contact us. goals. Then we can help you plan a program of study that will meet your needs. We welcome any inquiry you might When you enroll with us, you become a part of a huge make to determine what program of study is for you. student body living in many nations. At any given time, we have over 500,000 students. Our students want to enrich Whether you desire to study discipleship courses, basic their lives spiritually and become better disciples and Bible courses for local church leadership, or courses leading servants in the church. Among them are leaders of nations, to undergraduate and graduate degrees, Global University academic institutions, and churches. has programs for you. All of them exalt Christ and present God’s truth. Our courses are designed to help you reach specific goals. The approach is easy to follow and is designed to facilitate We have four distinct schools to serve your needs: Center your study, but it will take time and effort on your part to for Evangelism and Discipleship, Berean School of the complete your program. We want you to succeed and be Bible, Undergraduate Studies, and Graduate Studies. Each equipped to fulfill your life’s calling. school has its own catalog. We would be happy to send you a catalog for any of these schools. May God enrich your life, help you to grow in Christ, and bless you as you train for service in His kingdom. Global University operates through a network of 232 offices worldwide and works closely with churches, schools, Sincerely, and other institutions. Your communication may be with our international office in the United States, with one George M. Flattery, Ed.D. of our offices in President some other 7
Vice PresidentA Letter from the
One of the most significant activities a person can God’s Word and service in God’s work; challenging in that participate in is stated in Global University’s motto: the process includes spiritual and practical stretching and “Impacting eternity by winning the lost and training the growth. The benefit of this process is evident in the life of found—everywhere!” This catalog presents academic the student and in the lives of people the student touches. programs that will increase students’ effectiveness in this As students complete their personal academic programs winning and training function. As you examine the catalog, and become Global University alumni, they acquire an we trust you will gain a sense of this vision and purpose additional skill—the appreciation of lifelong learning while and thereby gain a perspective of how you can be better in service, thereby staying current with information that will equipped to personally impact eternity. facilitate effective ministry. We desire our students to be known as people who reflect We welcome you to active participation in a family that these four characteristics. They: is impacting eternity by winning the lost and training the Love God. found, everywhere. Love God’s Word. Sincerely, Love people. Are committed to the Lord’s service. Each subject studied should increase the demonstration of these characteristics in the lives of Global University’s Gary L. Seevers, Jr., Ph.D. students and alumni. Vice President of Academic Enrollment into Global University programs and subjects Affairs starts a process that is both encouraging and challenging: encouraging in that a student gains a better understanding of 8 General Information
FOREWORD degrees to students all over the world. Thus International Correspondence Institute (ICI) was founded under the The population of the world is increasing at an auspices of the Division of Foreign Missions. George M. unprecedented rate. There is an explosive increase in Flattery, who had made the proposal to establish the school, knowledge, and people are eager to learn. Global University was appointed as president. has responded to this need by developing its own instructional tools in print, audio, video, CD-ROM, and For its first five years, ICI operated its ministry out of a small online delivery formats that take the school to the student. office in Springfield, Missouri. In 1972, to meet an expanding international constituency, ICI moved to Brussels, Belgium, By utilizing the tools of modern educational technology, where the rented facilities soon became too small for the Global University is expanding the resources of the church. institution. To meet the growing needs, a five-story building Global University’s courses are applicable for distance- was constructed in Rhode-Saint Genese. This facility housed education instruction, school classrooms, learning centers, the ICI International Headquarters from 1975 until 1991. and other types of group and individual study. Back in the United States, the Fellowship faced a growing Qualified writers from many nations write and develop the need for stateside distance education; in August 1969, the course materials that are then distributed around the world Assemblies of God Board of Education recommended that in many languages. This contributes to fulfilling Global three levels of study be provided for those preparing for University’s motto: Impacting eternity: winning the lost and ministry. Berean School of the Bible then expanded its basic training the found—everywhere! course studies for those preparing to become exhorters (now called certified ministers), licensed ministers, and ordained HISTORY ministers. Global University has a distinguished heritage spanning In March 1973, a unified ministerial training program of more than five decades. Its rich history is a blending of the seventeen courses was approved as one phase of Berean’s achievements of two distance education universities. This continued efforts to serve the Fellowship’s stateside needs dual foundation of experience adds academic strength to the for distance education in the Bible and Bible-related areas. entity created by the merger of ICI and Berean Universities. Between 1973 and 1995, course requirements for the Ministerial Studies Diploma increased by intervals to what Groundwork for the Assemblies of God Fellowship’s they are today (see current Berean School of the Bible distance-education program was laid at the 1941 session catalog). of The General Council. The Council appointed J. Narver Gortner to head a committee to prepare a reading course Berean School of the Bible became Berean College in 1985 for a three-year ministerial preparation program. Leaders when college-level curriculum was incorporated into the of the Fellowship encouraged ministerial candidates to program. Another name change came in 1995 when the take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for full-time graduate programs were added: the school became Berean ministry. University. However, Berean School of the Bible has always been retained as the name of the division of the institution Students who were not able to attend a residential Bible having oversight of the adult continuing education ministerial school could now study at home, preparing mentally training programs and personal enrichment training and spiritually for preaching the gospel. District councils programs. participated by giving examinations based on the books in the recommended courses. In 1993, two years after the transition of the ICI International Office from Brussels, Belgium, to Irving, Texas, several factors The ministerial studies program went a step further in 1948 indicated the need for a name change: (1) its growth, (2) when Frank M. Boyd officially established the General its varied structure of schools and centers, (3) the addition Council Correspondence School. By 1958, the school’s of a School of Graduate Studies, and (4) the need for an curriculum consisted of eleven courses, and its name changed all-inclusive name recognizable to other educational and to Berean School of the Bible. In 1967, the Fellowship’s Board governmental institutions around the world. International of Education suggested that the ministerial training program Correspondence Institute became ICI University. Through be officially assigned to Berean School of the Bible. the move and the name change, however, the school’s That same year saw the launching of a second distance- mission remained the same: evangelism, discipleship, and education school: a missions organization designed to training. provide evangelism/discipleship courses and bachelor The leaders of the Fellowship had been anticipating a merger the only means of being cleansed from sin is through of the two institutions for several years. The advent of repentance and faith in the precious blood of Christ
electronic delivery of learning materials and instruction via (John 14:6). 9 the Internet eliminated all geographical barriers, accelerating regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential for the need to unite the two into one. In consultation with the personal salvation (Titus 3:5). Foreign Missions Board, General Superintendent Thomas Trask agreed to initiate the merger. in water baptism by immersion (Matthew 28:19). The move toward a unified operation came at an opportune the redemptive work of Christ on the cross provides heal- time. Both universities were on the brink of significant ing of the human body in answer to believing prayer (1 advances in electronic delivery via the Internet and other Peter 2:24). advanced technologies. Rather than duplicating costly the baptism in the Holy Spirit, according to Acts 2:4, is delivery systems, a united university results in better given to believers who ask for it. stewardship of both technology and human resources. in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit by whose Global University continues to write new chapters of indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a holy life history as it is impacting eternity: winning the lost and (Galatians 5:16–25). training the found—everywhere! This means using various media technologies through anointed courses, curricula, in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost, the one consultation, and cooperation, so as to equip people to be to everlasting life and the other to everlasting damnation Christ’s disciples with the help of God to His glory and the (Revelation 20:11–15). expansion of His kingdom. GLOBAL UNIVERSITY MISSION OF GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEADQUARTERS Global University is a Christian university in the Pentecostal The International Headquarters of Global University tradition that: is housed in a five-story building on Glenstone Avenue integrates education and service through a worldwide net- in Springfield, Missouri. It is approximately 15 minutes work for student support. from The General Council of the Assemblies of God Headquarters, 15 minutes from Central Bible College, and provides access to ministerial training from adult continu- 10 minutes from Evangel University and Assemblies of God ing education to the graduate level. Theological Seminary. produces curricular materials in multiple languages. serves the local church and Christian community through evangelism, discipleship, and leadership training through nonresidential distributed learning methods. DOCTRINAL STATEMENT The doctrinal position of Global University is expressed in the following statement of faith. We believe: the Bible is the inspired and only infallible and authorita- tive written Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16). HOLIDAY SCHEDULE there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: The International Office will be closed according to the God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit following holiday schedule in 2007. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19). January 1 New Year's Holiday April 6 Good Friday Holiday in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in May 28 Memorial Day Holiday His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and aton- July 4 Independence Day Holiday ing death, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to September 3 Labor Day Holiday the right hand of the Father, in His personal, future return November 22, 23 Thanksgiving Holidays to this earth in power and glory to rule a thousand years December 24, 25 Christmas Holidays (John 1:1). December 31 New Year’s Eve Holiday in the blessed hope—the rapture of the Church at Christ’s coming (Titus 2:13). 10 Programs of Study
NON-DEGREE PROGRAMS breadth of learning. Consequently, the institution designs every degree program to require the student to complete For further information concerning non-degree programs three components: (1) a comprehensive Bible and theology and the languages in which they are available, please contact core, (2) a selected major, and (3) a broad general education your enrollment office or the International Office of Global core. The Bible and theology core provides a basic biblical University or visit our Website at www.globaluniversity.edu. education for all students. The selected major allows students to prepare themselves according to their individual interests, EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAMS abilities, and sense of calling. The general education core Evangelism courses present a basic understanding of the helps students understand the contemporary world and how gospel for those seeking to know the saving truths of God’s to relate to it. Word. These courses are available for children and adults. The Institution’s curricular philosophy has historically Discipleship courses help new believers explore foundational maintained a commitment to the ideal that its students topics of Christian living, including prayer, Bible study, and will receive a wide-ranging education. Such breadth is worship. These courses also provide an in-depth approach to best achieved through a comprehensive general education Bible study and application through teaching, spiritual gifts, component required in each degree program. The content witnessing, discipleship, and other important topics. of the general education component is expressed in the following set of objectives: BEREAN SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE GENERAL EDUCATION: FIELDS OF STUDY Berean School of the Bible (BSB) offers adult continuing education programs of study. A select sequence of courses Awareness and appreciation of the various areas of general offered through BSB satisfies ministerial study requirements education: (approved by the General Presbytery of the Assemblies of Language and Communication (including biblical literature) God, USA) and provides enrichment learning for lay leaders. Fine Arts DEGREE PROGRAMS Humanities (including history, culture, and philosophy) Global University’s degree programs are provided by the Natural Sciences and Technology School of Undergraduate Studies and the School of Graduate Mathematics Studies. Together, these schools offer a wide range of specific programs: certificates and associate of arts, bachelor of arts, Social and Behavioral Science master of arts, and master of divinity degrees. For further Understanding of the procedures, practices, methodology information concerning the degree programs, please contact and fundamental assumptions of disciplines your director, the International Office of Global University, or check the university’s Website at www.globaluniversity. Skills and Competencies edu. Computer literacy and information processing SCHOOL OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Analysis and communication of information The programs of the School of Undergraduate Studies are Written and oral communication skills. designed for ministers, ministerial students, and laypersons Production as well as acquisition of knowledge who seriously desire a biblical education. The degree programs are open to all with a high school diploma or its Theory and practice of leadership equivalent. Advanced academic placement through transfer Pervasive Objectives of credit is possible for those with previous undergraduate training. Understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures Continued practice of lifelong learning GENERAL EDUCATION: CURRICULAR PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES Critical thinking: interpretive, analytic, and evaluative competencies Global University’s curriculum gives its students the learning experiences that lead not only to depth of knowledge and Recognition of personal giftedness and the exercise of cre- skill in the major area of study but also to a complementary ativity Integrative Studies SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES