Global University Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology Catalog
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2018 GLOBAL UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIBLE AND THEOLOGY CATALOG 1211 South Glenstone Avenue • Springfield, Missouri 65804-0315 USA Telephone: 800.443.1083 • 417.862.9533 • Fax 417.862.0863 E-mail: [email protected] • Internet: www.globaluniversity.edu © 2018 Global University All Rights Reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS A Letter from the President ........................................ 4 Student Advisement ....................................................23 A Letter from the Provost ............................................ 5 Student Number and Student Card ...............................23 Academic Good Standing .............................................24 General Information ................................................... 6 Foreword ...................................................................... 6 Credit System ..............................................................24 History ......................................................................... 6 Transfer of Global University Credit ...............................25 Mission of Global University .......................................... 6 Global University Transcripts ........................................25 Doctrinal Statement ...................................................... 6 Capstone Requirements ...............................................25 Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy ................................7 Graduation Requirements ........................................... 26 Global University International Headquarters .................7 Undergraduate Degree Programs of Study ................ 27 2018 Calendar ...............................................................7 Definition of Course and Subject ..................................27 Course Sequences and Prerequisites ............................27 Programs of Study ..................................................... 8 Nondegree Programs .................................................... 8 Numbering System for Degree Programs .......................................................... 8 Undergraduate Program Courses ................................27 ............................ 28 Administration and Faculty ...................................... 10 Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs Board of Trustees .........................................................10 Three-Year Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs ........... 34 Board of Administration ...............................................10 Second Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs ................ 40 Academic Affairs Committee ........................................ 11 Associate of Arts Degree Programs ........................... 46 Regional Coordinators and National Representatives .... 11 Diploma Programs ................................................... 50 University Faculty......................................................... 11 Certificate Programs ................................................ 53 Accreditation and Endorsements ...............................12 Accreditation ...............................................................12 Courses Meeting Assemblies of God State Certification ........................................................12 General Presbytery Requirements (USA Only) ..........55 Memberships ..............................................................12 2018 Second Bachelor of Arts Programs Educational Benefits ....................................................12 Recommended Course Sequence University Standards .................................................12 for USA Assemblies of God Credentials ................... 56 Basic Standards of Academic Integrity ..........................12 Course Guidelines and Requirements ........................57 Code of Conduct ..........................................................12 Methods of Instruction .................................................57 Due Process of Student Rights ...................................... 13 Using Your Global University Materials .........................57 Policy for Filing Student Complaints ............................. 13 Completing Coursework ...............................................57 Tracking and Addressing Student Complaints ............... 13 Time Limit for Completing a Course ..............................57 Notification of Rights under FERPA ...............................14 Course Examinations ...................................................58 Instructional Technology and Resources ....................15 Notification of Grades ..................................................58 Learning with Technology ............................................. 15 Online Library ..............................................................59 Library Resources ........................................................ 15 Course Descriptions .................................................60 Financial Information ............................................... 16 Bible Division ............................................................. 60 Financial Assistance ....................................................16 Theology Division ........................................................65 Availability of Financial Reports....................................16 Church Ministries Division ...........................................67 Undergraduate Academic and Special Fees ..................16 Intercultural Studies Division .......................................70 Cancellation and Refund Policy ....................................16 General Education Division ..........................................73 Withdrawal Process ..................................................... 17 Special Courses ...........................................................78 A Letter from the Dean ............................................. 18 Faculty ..................................................................... 79 Resident Faculty ..........................................................79 Objectives and Design ..............................................19 Degree Programs .........................................................19 Adjunct Faculty ............................................................81 Diploma Programs ...................................................... 20 Contributor Faculty ..................................................... 92 Certificate Programs ................................................... 20 Inactive Contributor Faculty ..........................................93 Students Currently Enrolled ......................................... 20 Admission into a Degree Study Program ...................... 20 Enrollment in Individual Courses ..................................21 Selecting an Undergraduate Program of Study ..............21 Application and Enrollment Procedures ........................21 Admission into the Second Bachelor’s Degree Study Program...........................................................23 2018 Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology Catalog 3 A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Global University! All of us here at Global are pleased to learn of your interest in our school. We are delighted that you are seeking to prepare yourself for service in God’s harvest fi eld. Our catalog provides information concerning who we are, our mission, history, and policies and procedures, as well as our various plans of study. We trust you will identify a program of study to help you prepare for God’s call on your life. A unique aspect of our program is the emphasis on applied learning and ministry through our service learning requirement (SLR). This requirement allows learners to move more rapidly from theory to practical application of what they are learning. In other words, learners benefi t from the integration of academic rigor with practical application throughout their studies. Global University is composed of four schools providing a seamless approach to study, ranging in academic level from certifi cates (initial evangelism and discipleship courses) through graduate degrees. The four schools are School for Evangelism and Discipleship, Berean School of the Bible (off ering adult continuing education courses to equip people for church leadership), Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology (off ering certifi cates, diplomas, associate of arts, and bachelor of arts degrees), and Graduate School of Theology (off ering master of arts, master of divinity, and doctor of ministry degrees). Catalogs for each school are available on our website at www.globaluniversity.edu. Global University’s learners benefi t not only from increased knowledge through studying course content but also from spiritual growth and increased discipline. Our instructional design helps them gain skills for a lifetime of learning, service, and ministry. Students and alumni fi ll positions of ministry as teachers, pastors, and missionaries. Others serve as local, district, and national church leaders. They actively work in both open and sensitive locations, fulfi lling God’s call on their lives to impact eternity where they are and wherever God leads them. Should you enroll and study with Global University, you will not be studying alone. Instead, you will join students studying in literally every time zone of the world. We operate through a worldwide network of more than 200 offi ces serving 500,000 students. We are committed to equipping people for service in churches, schools, and other ministries. As you study, rest assured our extensive university