Grace College and Theological Seminary 2018-2019 Catalog
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GRACE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY CATALOG | 2018-2019 Grace College and Theological Seminary 2018-2019 Catalog Introduction 1 May 2018 Grace College and Seminary Catalog | 2018-2019 Introduction Grace College and Theological Seminary is a private, not-for-profit Christian, liberal arts institution of higher education. It is an evangelical Christian community that offers students a unique experience characterized by educational excellence and Christian character development. For undergraduate students, the Grace experience focuses on character development, competence in learning and doing, and service to God and others. For graduate students, the Grace experience extends that mission further into life-changing and spiritually transforming preparation for service through ministry, counseling, and professional careers. Grace offers degree programs in a wide variety of fields through its six schools. These six schools are comprised of the following programs and departments, each of which is described in more detail in the catalog. School of Arts and Sciences Department of Engineering Department of History and Political Science Department of Languages, Literature, and Communication Department of Science and Mathematics Department of Visual, Performing, and Media Arts Nursing Program (in collaboration with Bethel College) School of Behavioral Sciences Department of Behavioral Science Graduate Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling School of Business Department of Business Department of Sport Management Master of Business Administration School of Education Department Special Education Department of Secondary Education Department of Teacher Education School of Ministry Studies Department of Biblical Studies Grace Theological Seminary M.A. in Ministry Studies School of Professional and Online Education Grace Opportunities for Adult Learners Program (GOAL, adult degree completion – residential and online) Medical Device Quality Mangement Program (MDQM) Orthopaedic Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Program (ORCA) Weber School (regional education with locations in Indianapolis, Indiana and Detroit, Michigan) M.S. in Athletic Administration Introduction 2 May 2018 Grace College and Seminary Catalog | 2018-2019 M.S. in Higher Education M.S.in Nonprofit Management Henry and Frances Weber School Academic programs are classified as undergraduate, graduate, or seminary programs, some of which may be delivered in part or fully online. Information and policies concerning these programs can be found in the appropriate school section of the catalog. Note about the Catalog Each program at the institution maintains a catalog in which basic academic information related to the program’s goals, expectations, admission, policies, accreditation, and other pertinent information is described. This applies to undergradutate, non-traditional (e.g., online, adult degree completion), graduate, and seminary programs. Grace makes every attempt to provide information that, at the time of publication, most accurately describes the policies, procedures, and requirements of the institution and its individual programs. The provisions of the academic catalogs are, therefore, to be considered a guide and not to be regarded as a contract between any student and the institution. Course content and institutional policies governing admissions, tuition, and campus life are under constant review and revision. Grace reserves the right to change any statement contained within the catalog at any time and without prior notice including academic provisions, policies, or requirements (e.g., modifications to classes, fees, personnel, academic policies, and programs) and the right to withdraw or amend the content of any courses described in the catalogs as may be required or desirable by circumstances. Grace will, however, make every attempt to give students reasonable prior notice to changes in policies and other catalog content when possible and rarely implements policy changes during an academic year. Courses of study for non-traditional, graduate, and seminary programs and check sheets for undergraduate students may undergo revisions; however, these are typically implemented in the fall of the new academic year. All students are expected to be familiar with the catalog(s) associated with their selected program(s) of study with the understanding that policies and procedures of their selected program(s) may change from year-to-year. The current year’s catalog should, in most situations, be considered the catalog applicable to the student. In some programs, students are asked to acknowledge in writing their receipt of the program’s catalog. Changes to an academic catalog that are necessary following the start of the fall semester will be noted as an addendum to the original catalog. Archived catalogs are maintained on the institution’s Web site. It is each student’s responsibility to schedule regular meetings with his or her academic advisor and to be knowledgeable about institutional requirements, academic regulations, and calendar deadlines specified in the catalogs and academic program publications. Students should read the catalog carefully and consult with an advisor to determine how these policies relate to their individual circumstances. Introduction 3 May 2018 Grace College and Seminary Catalog | 2012-2013 GRACE COLLEGE AND SEMINARY CATALOG | 2018-2019 About Grace College and Theological Seminary About Grace College and Theological Seminary 1 May 2018 Grace College and Seminary Catalog | 2018-2019 200 Seminary Drive Winona Lake, IN 46590 www.grace.edu Establishment of Grace College and Seminary Affiliated with the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, Grace Theological Seminary was founded first, in 1937, and the college was established eleven years later in 1948. Coming from the Brethren tradition, the founders were shaped by a heritage that drew distinctive features from a variety of historic traditions. Influential among this group was Alva J. McClain, the institution’s first president. These historic traditions included Pietism, a centuries- old movement of warm and experiential faith, as well as the Anabaptist and Calvinist branches of the Protestant Reformation. This heritage also included a commitment to remain free from worldly conformity yet relevant to the surrounding culture — a commitment that proved to be a challenging balancing act for the Brethren movement throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As McClain, along with those around him, established the seminary and then the college, he sought to create an environment that was informed in meaningful ways by the eclectic heritage of the Brethren tradition while fashioning institutions that would thrive within American evangelicalism, which was, in the 1930s and 1940s, an increasingly robust and influential movement. This evangelical identity was enhanced by the location of the seminary and college in Winona Lake, Indiana, a resort community that had become a center for Progressive Era social and political activity and, by the 1920s, a well-known location for evangelical Bible conferences. A Deep Experience of Community Throughout the ensuing decades, the enrollment of Grace Theological Seminary and Grace College has grown exponentially and numerous buildings have been added on the 180-acre campus. The college and seminary have weathered storms and experienced periods of change as any institution does. But throughout its history, the institution has remained committed to its heritage, emphasizing biblical authority, a deep experience of community, living under the sovereignty of God and fostering experiential faith, even as it continues to offer an educational program that is rigorous, academically excellent, as well as practical. We are proud that the streams of our heritage flow back to the sixteenth and seventeenth century and we are also excited about the role Grace has played within American evangelicalism. Informed by our diverse heritage while committed to the values that unite us, we look to the future, offering quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs through six schools that constitute Grace College and Theological Seminary: The School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Behavioral Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Ministry Studies, and the School of Professional and Online Education. Spiritual Development and Academic Excellence Our story is one that recognizes that spiritual development and academic excellence go hand in hand. The faculty, staff, and entire Grace campus community contribute to an atmosphere where spiritual growth and scholarly inquiry are mutually enhancing for both undergraduates and graduate students. About Grace College and Theological Seminary 2 May 2018 Grace College and Seminary Catalog | 2018-2019 Mission Statement Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service. Grace Theological Seminary is a learning community dedicated to teaching, training, and transforming the whole person for local church and global ministry. Accreditation and Affiliations Grace College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and it is an active member of the Council of Independent Colleges, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Indiana, and the Council for Christian Colleges and