TABLE OF CONTENTS From the President . 3 General Information . 4 Student Life . 9 Financial Information . 12 Admissions Information . 21 Academic Policies . 28 Degree Programs . 39 Courses of Instruction . 61 Directory of Personnel . 95 Communication and Visitor Information . 100 2 FROM THE PRESIDENT This may be a divine appointment. Perhaps you’re a prospective student . Maybe you’re a parent, church leader or guidance counselor who will advise prospective students . Whatever your circumstance, your choice to open this catalog may be providential . It may be the start of a whole new life . As a graduate of the college, I can give personal testimony . While I enjoyed my studies at the state university I first attended, my education at Ozark was truly life-changing . The classes I took, the relationships I built, the professors who mentored me—the Lord used each of these to shape me in significant ways . The knowledge, commitments and skills I gained here equipped me for a fruitful life and ministry . Maybe God has the same in store for you . Only you can discern if the Lord is leading you here, so I invite you to give us a careful, prayerful look . Whether you’re preparing for full-time Christian service or simply looking for a stronger biblical foundation for your faith, your experience at Ozark will be marked by: n Excellent Bible teaching. We really believe that “all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching . so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:16-17) . Our curriculum backs our commitment—every graduate takes a strong core of top-notch Bible classes . n Practical ministry training. Here at Ozark, you can take classes on how to preach, teach, counsel, grow a youth ministry, lead worship, organize a team of volunteers, lead someone to Christ, or enter a new culture as a missionary . You’ll learn the skills necessary for ministry in the twenty-first century . n Caring campus community. Our students consistently mention the family atmosphere on campus as one of our greatest strengths . Professors know your name . Fellow students care . Residence hall directors become like a second mom and dad . You’ll form relationships here that you’ll carry with you for life . n Sense of mission. A theme verse for our college is Mark 10:45—“not to be served, but to serve ”. At OCC, you’ll catch a greater vision for reaching out to others with the love and truth of Christ, and you’ll leave with a clearer sense of life purpose . Choosing a college is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make, so read closely, check out our website, and feel free to contact us with any questions . Let me especially encourage you to come to campus soon for a visit . Sit in on a class, attend one of our inspiring chapel services, meet a few professors, and talk with some of the students who come to us from over 30 states and 10 foreign countries . I look forward to a more personal meeting in the days ahead . Let us know how we can help! Who knows what God has in mind? This catalog could be the start of a whole new life . Matt Proctor President 3 GENERAL INFORMATION OUR HISTORY THE MISSION OBJECTIVES DOCTRINAL STATEMENT CORE VALUES CERTIFICATION OUR HISTORY The heritage of Ozark Christian College is rooted in the Restoration Movement . Ozark Christian College is supported by independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ, a non-denominational fellowship of more than three million members and nearly six thousand congregations in the United States, plus a great many more worldwide . Ozark Bible College was established in Bentonville, Arkansas, on June 12, 1942, committed to training men and women for Christian service by teaching the Word of Christ in the Spirit of Christ . An earlier Ozark Christian College was established in St . Joe, Arkansas, in 1938 . It moved to Harrison, Arkansas, in 1939, and then to Bentonville in 1940 . This school was to provide both occupational training and Bible teaching . Ozark Bible College was founded to be a Bible college training full-time and part-time Christian workers . Workers were prepared to be ministers, missionaries, Christian musicians, church secretaries, educational directors and assistant ministers, as well as elders, deacons and volunteer workers in the local church . The trustees elected F. W. Strong as President and Seth Wilson as Dean, positions they held in the former college . Many churches in the Four State Area of Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma were closed and hundreds were without preachers . Ozark Bible College desired to provide biblical preachers whose preaching would revive the churches . In October 1944, Ozark Bible College moved to Joplin, Missouri . A large house located at 516 N . Wall Street became the new home for the college . Joplin was chosen because it was easily reached by car, bus, train or plane . Many churches surrounded Joplin, providing opportunities for student ministries . Joplin also had job opportunities for students . In 1946, Edwin B. Strong succeeded his father as President of Ozark Bible College . The college grew from sixteen students in 1942 to 123 students in the fall of 1949 . An addition to the building in 1948 provided a dining room, a small chapel and two classrooms . At this time, most of the full-time faculty preached every weekend . Area ministers assisted as part-time instructors . Students were involved in service in the churches on weekends . Ozark’s curriculum has always stressed knowledge of the Bible gained through a direct study of the biblical text, with every degree carrying a major in Bible . Strong emphasis has been placed on apologetics (knowing why we believe in God, Christ and the Bible) and hermeneutics (principles and methods for understanding the Bible) . Skills for ministry were also taught . In 1952, Don Earl Boatman became the third President of Ozark Bible College, a post he held for 27 years . The college had a vision and desire to grow . A 1953 addition to the college building provided a large chapel, a library and additional classrooms . This enabled the college to accommodate the 176 students who enrolled in the fall of 1954 . In 1955, Ozark faculty, staff and students served seventy-five churches . Soon the college reached the maximum capacity in the 516 N . Wall building . In 1959, forty acres were purchased on North Main Street, a mile north of downtown Joplin and less than a mile from the Wall Street location . The Missions Building and Alumni Hall were completed in 1963, providing classrooms and a dormitory for women . This enabled the college to move to the new campus to welcome 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 309 students in the fall of 1963 . The Administration Building was completed a few weeks after the fall semester started . Under the direction of Walter Goodman, thirteen buildings were constructed on the new campus during its first two decades . Every year during the 1960s, enrollment increased, reaching its peak of 803 in the fall of 1974 . New faculty and programs expanded the outreach of the college . The college was known for its emphasis on evangelism and missions . In 1979, new leaders assumed responsibilities at Ozark Bible College . Ken Idleman became President and Wallace Wartick was named Academic Dean . Lynn Gardner became Academic Dean in 1981 . In the same year, Ozark began the process of accreditation and received it from the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges (now called The Association for Biblical Higher Education) in 1988 . On July 1, 1985, Midwest Christian College of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, consolidated with Ozark Bible College on the Joplin campus under the name of Ozark Christian College . The college grew numerically from the mid-1980s until the present . A new record enrollment was set in the fall of 2005 of 849. Mark Scott became Academic Dean in 1998 . After serving as Interim Academic Dean in 2011, Doug Aldridge became the Academic Dean in 2012 . In 2005, Matt Proctor was announced as the fifth President of OCC . He served for one year as the President Elect . On July 1, 2006, Matt Proctor officially became President of OCC with Ken Idleman serving as Chancellor until 2007 . In 2017, OCC will celebrate her 75th year . The college is now administered by three senior administrators: Matt Proctor, President; Damien Spikereit, Executive Vice President; and Doug Aldridge, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs/Academic Dean . These men work with the Vice Presidents (David McMillin, Campus Operations; Doug Miller, Effectiveness, General Counsel; Troy Nelson, Admissions; Monte Shoemake, Student Life; Travis Hurley, Development; Jim Dalrymple, College Relations; and Dru Ashwell, Alumni Relations) to form the Administrative Council . Today, the attractive campus includes the Chapel, Missions Building, Seth Wilson Library, Casteel Administration Building, Hillside Building, Dining Hall, Multi-Purpose Building, Mabee Student Center, Visiting Intercultural Professor Residence and Hospitality House, Physical Plant Building and six residence halls . A strong faculty consists of over thirty full-time teachers and over twenty part-time teachers, and current student enrollment is between 700 and 800 . The college continues to prepare men and women for vocational and volunteer Christian service, reaffirming its historic purpose by teaching the Word of God to men and women who will be equipped to teach others (2 Timothy 2:2) . THE MISSION The ultimate mission of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying OF OZARK Christians worldwide . The immediate mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education . CHRISTIAN Emphasis is given to vocational preparation for Christian ministry in a variety of specific fields .

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