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CALVARY UNIVERSITY 2019 - 2021 CATALOG 15800 Calvary Road Kansas City, Missouri 64147-1341 Admissions Information: 1-800-326-3960 Switchboard: 1-816-322-0110 Admissions E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.calvary.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS CALVARY’S CALENDAR ..................................................................................... 4 UNIVERSITY PROFILE ....................................................................................... 6 STUDENT LIFE ................................................................................................ 22 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................. 30 FINANCES ...................................................................................................... 38 ACADEMICS ................................................................................................... 59 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ................................................................................... 87 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ..................................................................... 91 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................. 217 COMBINED UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE PROGRAM ............................ 269 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ............................................................................... 273 SEMINARY PROGRAMS................................................................................ 288 GRADUATE AND SEMINARY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................... 297 PERSONNEL ................................................................................................. 318 NOTICES AND POLICIES ................................................................................ 327 INDEX .......................................................................................................... 359 This catalog contains information regarding the calendar, student life, admissions, fees, degree requirements, policies, and course offerings for the 2019-2021 academic years. Calvary reserves the right to make changes in these and other matters described herein, without prior notice, in accordance with established policies and procedures. © January 2020 by Calvary University 4 University Profile CALVARY’S CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2019 July 8 – December 13 Cycle 1 July 8 – August 30 Cycle 1 Classes Begin Monday July 8 Cycle 1 Classes End Friday August 30 Cycle 2 September 2 – October 25 Cycle 2 Classes Begin Monday September 2 Labor Day Holiday / No Classes Monday September 2 Work Day / No Day Classes Tuesday September 17 Fall Study Break Thurs. – Fri. October 17 - 18 Charles C. Ryrie Lecture Series Tues. –Fri. October 22 - 25 Day of Prayer / No Day Classes Friday October 25 Cycle 2 Classes End Friday October 25 Cycle 3 October 28 – December 20 Cycle 3 Classes Begin Monday October 28 Thanksgiving Break / No Classes Wed. – Fri. Nov. 27 - 29 Cycle 3 Classes End Friday December 20 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) SPRING SEMESTER 2020 January 13 – June 26 J-Term January 6 - 10 J-Term Classes Mon. – Fri. January 6 - 10 Cycle 4 January 13 – March 6 Cycle 4 Classes Begin Monday January 13 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday / No Classes Monday January 20 Conference for Global Engagement Tue. – Wed. January 28 - 29 Missions Seminar Day / No Day Classes Wednesday January 29 Cycle 4 Classes End Friday March 6 Cycle 5 March 9 – May 8 Cycle 5 Classes Begin Monday March 9 Spring Break / No Classes Mon. – Mon. March 16 - 23 Good Friday / No Classes Friday April 10 Work Day / No Day Classes Thursday April 16 Awards Assembly / Alumni Induction Thursday May 7 Baccalaureate Friday May 8 Cycle 5 Classes End Friday May 8 Commencement Saturday May 9 Cycle 6 May 11 – June 26 Cycle 6 Classes Begin Monday May 11 Memorial Day Holiday Monday May 25 Cycle 6 Classes End Friday June 26 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) University Profile 5 FALL SEMESTER 2020 July 6 – December 11 Cycle 1 July 6 – August 14 Cycle 1 Classes Begin Monday July 13 Cycle 1 Classes End Friday Aug. 14 Cycle 2 August 17 – October 9 Cycle 2 Classes Begin Monday Aug. 17 Charles C. Ryrie Lecture Series Tues. – Fri. Sept. 1 - 4 Labor Day Holiday / No Classes Monday Sept. 7 Fall Study Break Thurs. – Fri. Oct. 15 - 16 Cycle 2 Classes End Friday Oct. 9 Fall Break October 12 - 16 Cycle 3 October 19 – December 11 Cycle 3 Classes Begin Monday Oct. 19 Thanksgiving Break / No Classes Wed. – Fri. Nov. 25 - 27 Cycle 3 Classes End Friday Dec. 11 Christmas & New Year’s Break December 13 – January 3 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) SPRING SEMESTER 2021 January 4 – July 2 Cycle 4 January 4 – February 26 Cycle 4 Classes Begin Monday Jan. 4 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday / No Classes Monday Jan. 18 Conference for Global Engagement Tue. – Wed. Jan. 26 - 27 Cycle 4 Classes End Friday March 5 Spring Break March 1 - 5 Cycle 5 March 8 – April 30 Cycle 5 Classes Begin Monday March 8 Good Friday / No Classes Friday April 2 Awards Assembly / Alumni Induction Thursday April 29 Baccalaureate Friday April 30 Cycle 5 Classes End Friday April 30 Commencement Saturday May 1 Break May 3 - 7 Cycle 6 May 10 – July 2 Cycle 6 Classes Begin Monday May 10 Memorial Day Holiday Monday May 31 Cycle 6 Classes End Friday July 2 Summer Break July 5 - 9 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) 6 University Profile UNIVERSITY PROFILE HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR EDUCATION TO ALL OF US AT CALVARY?.............. 7 THE ADVANTAGES OF CALVARY UNIVERSITY ................................................... 8 OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................... 10 MISSION ........................................................................................................ 11 PURPOSE ....................................................................................................... 11 PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................. 11 CORE VALUES ................................................................................................ 11 CULTURAL CLIMATE ....................................................................................... 12 STATEMENT OF FAITH ................................................................................... 12 CONVICTIONS ................................................................................................ 16 CALVARY STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY ............................................................ 18 HISTORY OF CALVARY .................................................................................... 18 ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................ 20 CALVARY GRADUATE SCHOOL ....................................................................... 20 CALVARY SEMINARY ...................................................................................... 20 LIBRARY ......................................................................................................... 21 University Profile 7 HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR EDUCATION TO ALL OF US AT CALVARY? Peter exhorts Christians to “prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet 1:13). There are many good ways to prepare, and a formal education can be a significant part of that preparation. As you work through the process of choosing a school, you have probably realized that there are multiple good options available to you. Calvary is certainly not the only quality, Biblically grounded university, but we would love to be the school you choose because we work very hard to provide undergraduate and graduate education which prepares Christians to live and serve in the church and the world according to the Biblical worldview. For us, that means a commitment to excellence in helping you prepare for the action God has in store for you. No matter whether you are preparing for vocational ministry or simply preparing for a vocation – there is ministry action ahead for you, and we want to make sure you gain the knowledge and develop the skills and character you need to be effective and faithful in meeting present-day challenges. In our striving for excellence, Calvary University provides a Bible-rich curriculum to ensure that every field of study is firmly rooted in the Biblical worldview. You will also find a welcoming community of staff, faculty, fellow students, churches, and community partners who are all happy to contribute to your growth and preparation at Calvary. Calvary’s music, drama, and athletic programs also reflect our commitment to excellence and will add depth and enjoyment to your time at Calvary. Calvary is committed to continuing to grow and expand to meet our students’ needs, and just as we hope to help shape you, we look forward to your helping to shape us. We relish the opportunity to walk with you during this part of your journey. May God bless you as you continue to walk with him, and as you prepare for the action ahead! Serving Him by serving you, Christopher B. Cone, Th.D., Ph.D., Ph.D. President 8 University Profile THE ADVANTAGES OF CALVARY UNIVERSITY The Calvary University distinctive is found in our undergirding every class and every degree program with the Bible and the biblical worldview. This results in an education