Catalog 2017–2018 Nazarene Bible College Exists to Glorify Jesus
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CATalog 2017–2018 Nazarene Bible College exists to glorify Jesus Christ as Lord by preparing adults to evangelize, disciple, and minister to the world. NAZARENE BIBLE COLLEGE 4120 E Fountain Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80916 800-873-3873 or 719-884-5000 Fax: 719-884-5199 E-mail: [email protected] www.nbc.edu 1 A Word of Explanation About This Catalog The material contained in this catalog is for information only and does not constitute a contract between the student and the college. The college reserves the right to make necessary changes in curricula, policies, or fees. For current curricular offerings, please refer to class schedules issued at the beginning of each trimester. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS THE COLLEGE .....................................................................................................11 ADMISSIONS ...................................................................................................... 17 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................. 29 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ..................................................................................... 39 ACADEMIC POLICY ............................................................................................ 93 STUDENT SUCCESS ........................................................................................ 109 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................115 DESCRIPCIONES DE CURSOS ....................................................................... 142 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY .................................................................... 151 ALLIANCE FOR MINISTRY EDUCATION .......................................................... 175 FACTS ABOUT NAZARENE BIBLE COLLEGE ................................................. 183 INDEX................................................................................................................. 184 3 PRESIDENT HAROLD B. GRAVES JR. welcomes you to NAZARENE BIBLE COLLEGE 4 COLLEGE GOVERNANCE Board of Trustees Rev. Dan W. Cole, Omaha, NE Rev. J. Kevin Dennis, Fairmont, WV Mr. Saurabh D. Emmanuel, Albuquerque, NM Executive Committee Rev. R. Kendall Franklin, Chandler, AZ Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr., President Dr. Mark L. Fuller, Grove City, OH Dr. Roy E. Rogers, Chairman, Locust Grove, GA Rev. Jerome Hancock, Chesterfield, VA Dr. J. Phillip Fuller, Vice Chairman, Midlothian, VA Dr. Bonnie J. Perry, Lee’s Summit, MO Mr. Homer R. McKnight, Treasurer, Orient, OH Rev. Brett Rickey, Bartow, FL Dr. Peggy L. Stark-Wilson, Secretary, Jonestown, TX Dr. David G. Roland, Marion, IN Mrs. Donna B. Alder, Member-at-Large, Lakeland, FL Rev. Shawn A. Siegfreid, Highlands Ranch, CO Dr. John R. Nells, Member-at-Large, Winslow, AZ Rev. Charles A. Tillman, Richmond, VA Dr. Lenny Wisehart, Valparaiso, IN Board Members Dr. D. Randy Berkner, Greenbrier, AR Rev. Jim C. Bond, Wichita, KS Supporting Officials Rev. Ken R. Carney, Hot Springs, AR Rev. Bill T. Carr, Billings, MT Jurisdictional General Superintendent Mr. Jeremy Carr, Esq., Clarkston, WA Dr. David A. Busic, Lenexa, KS Rev. Moises Champo, San Fernando, CA Mrs. Cindy Charles, South Orange, NJ Education Commissioner Mrs. Arlene J. Chenoweth, Cape Coral, FL Dr. Dan R. Copp, Lenexa, KS COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION President’s Cabinet Dr. Harold B. Graves Jr., President Dr. Alan D. Lyke, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. David M. Church, Vice President for Enrollment Management Mrs. Shirley A. Cadle, Vice President for Finance Mr. Fred R. Phillips, Chief Information Officer 5 2017–2018 CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Trimester June 12– July 28 ................................................................................................... Fall Registration July 31 ...............................................................................................Fall Trimester Classes Begin August 7 ....................................................................................................Last Day to Add a Class September 11–17 ............................................................................. Reading and Research Week September 15 ...........................................................................Last Day to Withdraw from a Class October 16–20 ..................................................................................................... Final Exam Week October 23–November 3 ............................................................................................ Break Weeks Winter Trimester September 25–November 3 ..............................................................................Winter Registration November 6 ...................................................................................Winter Trimester Classes Begin November 13 .............................................................................................Last Day to Add a Class December 18-January 7 ........................................................................................Christmas Break December 22 ............................................................................Last Day to Withdraw from a Class January 8 .............................................................................................................. Classes Resume February 2 ...............................................................................................Ministry Progress Review February 5–9 ....................................................................................................... Final Exam Week February 12–23 ..........................................................................................................Break Weeks Spring Trimester January 15–February 23 ...................................................................................Spring Registration February 26 ...................................................................................Spring Trimester Classes Begin March 5......................................................................................................Last Day to Add a Class March 16................................................................................................... Graduate Exit Interviews April 9–13 ......................................................................................... Reading and Research Week April 13 .....................................................................................Last Day to Withdraw from a Class May 14–May 18 ................................................................................................... Final Exam Week May 26 ........................................................................................................................ Convocation May 27 ..................................................................................................................Commencement Summer Term April 16–May 25..............................................................................................Summer Registration May 28 ..............................................................................................Summer Term Classes Begin August 3 .......................................................................................................... Last Day of Classes 6 2017–2018 ONLINE/ADVANTAGE ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Trimester June 12-September 15 ................................................................................. Fall Term Registration July 10-23 ............................................................................. Fall A Introduction to Online Learning July 24 .............................................................................................................Fall A Payment Due July 31-September 10 ...............................................................................................Fall A Classes August 2 ....................................................................................................Last Day to Add a Class August 18 ....................................................................................Last Day to Withdraw from Class July 31-September 15 ........................................................................................Fall B Registration August 28-September 10......................................................Fall B Introduction to Online Learning September 11 .................................................................................................. Fall B Payment Due September 11-17 ..........................................................................................................Break Week September 18-October 29 ........................................................................................ Fall B Classes September 20 ............................................................................................Last Day to Add a Class October 6 .....................................................................................Last Day to Withdraw from Class October 30–November 5 ..............................................................................................Break Week Winter Trimester September 25-January 5 ..........................................................................Winter Term Registration October 16-October 29 .....................................................Winter A Introduction to Online Learning October 30 ................................................................................................... Winter A Payment Due November 6-December