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Academic Catalog Brewton-Parker College 2014-2015 Page 0 of 173 ACADEMIC CATALOG 2014-2015 Academic Catalog Brewton-Parker College 2014-2015 Page 1 of 173 Brewton-Parker College 201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle Mount Vernon, Georgia 30445 912-583-2241 912-583-4816 (fax) Brewton-Parker College adheres to the principle of equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to age, race, gender, disability or national origin. Further, the College is committed to the maintenance of an atmosphere of civility and respect for all students, faculty, and staff. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided herein, Brewton-Parker College reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. The College provides the information in the Catalog solely for the convenience of the reader and, to the extent permissible by law, expressly disclaims any liability, which may otherwise be incurred This catalog supersedes all previous issues. Any student whose program is interrupted by an absence of one year or more may incur the obligation of meeting changed requirements as printed in the current catalog.. Academic Catalog Brewton-Parker College 2014-2015 Page 2 of 173 Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Doctrinal Commitments ...................................................................................................................... 10 Faculty ......................................................................................................................................... 13 Degree Programs .................................................................................................................................. 15 Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................................. 56 Admissions ........................................................................................................................................... 112 Academic Policies ............................................................................................................................... 117 Student Fees and Expenses ............................................................................................................... 136 Student Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................ 143 Campus Life ........................................................................................................................................ 154 College Administration and Board of Trustees ............................................................................. 167 Academic Calendar ............................................................................................................................ 172 Academic Catalog Brewton-Parker College 2014-2015 Page 3 of 173 INTRODUCTION A Message from the President Dear Student, Welcome to Brewton-Parker College. As you pursue your undergraduate degree, you will recognize the distinctive Christian environment and unique academic quality for which we are so well recognized. All our faculty have responded to the call of God on their lives to serve Him through Christian education. The entire college family recognizes the importance of our mission, which states, “the mission of Brewton-Parker College is to develop the whole student through the application of Biblically-centered truth to a liberal arts curriculum in a community of shared Christian values.” Our mission operates through the vision of the college, which states, “Brewton-Parker College strives to honor Jesus Christ in every area of the academy.” That means we work very hard to honor our Lord in the classroom, on the playing field, in the dormitory, and in every other aspect of the college. Brewton-Parker College is a family of true professionals who lead in the integration of faith and learning across the curriculum and the campus as a whole. Here you will find small classes that enable our faculty to know each student by name, enhancing education, a very active Christ-honouring student services department, and an exciting and challenging sports environment. For one-hundred and nine years, our graduates from have gone on to find success in their respective careers across the United States as well as on the international scene, and have been active in changing the world for Christ. We are sounding forth the clarion call of unchanging values in a changing time. May your days at Brewton-Parker College be full of joy, learning, and growth, which honour the Lord Jesus. Ergun Caner President Academic Catalog Brewton-Parker College 2014-2015 Page 4 of 173 Mission Statement The mission of Brewton-Parker College, a Georgia Baptist college, is to develop the whole student through the application of Biblically-centered truth to a liberal arts curriculum in a community of shared Christian values. Vision Statement Brewton-Parker College strives to honor Jesus Christ in every area of the academy. Mission-Vision Implementation Philosophy Academics being the central purpose for an educational institution, Brewton-Parker College affirm its commitment to the tradition of liberal arts education that aims to provide a core of knowledge in an atmosphere of free inquiry. Further, the College seeks to train students to develop the capacity for understanding and judgment in a critical context, to evaluate information and see its relevance in the various situations of life and to commit to a life of continued learning. To achieve this end the College supports: A community of learners who are committed to upholding rigorous academic standards and whose emphasis is on critical thinking skills A highly qualified faculty, who encourage students to reach their full academic potential, seek to relate their classroom to the world, and employ an interdisciplinary approach in an atmosphere of free inquiry A dynamic faculty engaged in ongoing scholarly pursuits and in advancing pedagogical techniques. In providing an undergraduate education that is informed by the Christian faith, Brewton- Parker College will: Employ a Christian worldview to guide every area of the College in developing an appreciation for and an understanding of the Christian faith Foster a Christ-centered environment in which members of the College community model Christian values and are free to express their faith Remain mindful of its Christian heritage as a Georgia Baptist institution and will strive to become a liberal arts college of distinction for all students, regardless of their denominational affiliation or religious preference, who seek a Christian higher education Members of the Brewton-Parker College community will nurture each other within a Christian environment and encourage the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth of the students entrusted to our care. Activities both inside and outside the classroom will: Recognize and reinforce the dignity and worth of the individual by acknowledging individual convictions and cultural differences through civility, tolerance, fairness, and compassion Encourage the cultivation of those traits of character and intellect that represent the zenith of human maturation and include personal integrity, ethical decision-making, the exercise of compassion, and the pursuit of spiritual development, excellence and high ideals Inspire a commitment to a life of service that is based upon the collegiate experience of individual respect and encouragement as well as the example of the Brewton- Parker College community where service is seen as a social and civic responsibility and as an expression of Christian stewardship. Academic Catalog Brewton-Parker College 2014-2015 Page 5 of 173 Denominational Affiliation Brewton-Parker College is a coeducational institution owned by the Executive Committee of the Georgia Baptist Convention. The Convention elects a board of 30 trustees, six being chosen each year for a five-year term. The board membership rotates, and members cannot succeed themselves. The Convention empowers the trustees to operate the college. Funding Income from student fees, endowment gifts (from individuals, churches, foundations, corporations, and the federal government) and appropriations from the Cooperative Program of the Georgia Baptist Convention provide financial support for the college. Accreditation Brewton-Parker College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Brewton-Parker College. Associations The Division of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Professional Standards Commission (NCATE/PSC). Enrollment The total enrollment at Brewton-Parker last year was 629. Directions and Contact Information 1-800-342-1087; ext. 3265 Brewton-Parker is ideally located on Highway 280 in the adjoining towns of Mt. Vernon and Ailey Georgia, about halfway between Macon and Savannah. 1 l/2 Hours From Macon 2 Hours From Savannah, Valdosta, Augusta 3 Hours From Atlanta, Columbus, Jacksonville For GPS directions enter: "BPC Dr" in Mount Vernon, GA Directions from: