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CALVARY UNIVERSITY 2018 - 2020 CATALOG 15800 Calvary Road Kansas City, Missouri 64147-1341 Admissions Information: 1-800-326-3960 Switchboard: 1-816-322-0110 Admissions E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.calvary.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS CALVARY’S CALENDAR ..................................................................................... 4 UNIVERSITY PROFILE ....................................................................................... 6 STUDENT LIFE ................................................................................................ 21 ADMISSIONS ................................................................................................. 29 FINANCES ...................................................................................................... 36 ACADEMICS ................................................................................................... 58 PROGRAMS OF STUDY ................................................................................... 84 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ..................................................................... 88 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................................. 208 GRADUATE PROGRAMS ............................................................................... 258 SEMINARY PROGRAMS................................................................................ 273 GRADUATE AND SEMINARY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ................................... 280 PERSONNEL ................................................................................................. 307 NOTICES AND POLICIES ................................................................................ 314 INDEX .......................................................................................................... 339 This catalog contains information regarding the calendar, student life, admissions, fees, degree requirements, policies, and course offerings for the 2018-2020 academic years. Calvary reserves the right to make changes in these and other matters described herein, without prior notice, in accordance with established policies and procedures. © October 2018 by Calvary University 4 University Profile CALVARY’S CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2018 July 2 – December 14 Cycle 1 July 2 – August 24 Classes Begin Monday July 2 Independence Day Holiday / No Classes Wednesday July 4 Cycle 1 Classes End Friday August 24 Cycle 2 August 27 – October 19 Cycle 2 Classes Begin Monday August 27 Labor Day Holiday / No Classes Monday September 3 Work Day / No Day Classes Tuesday September 18 Cycle 2 Last Day of Classes Wednesday October 17 Fall Study Break Thurs. – Fri. October 18 - 19 Cycle 3 October 22 – December 14 Cycle 3 Classes Begin Monday October 22 Charles C. Ryrie Lecture Series Tues. –Fri. October 23-26 Day of Prayer / No Day Classes Wednesday October 24 Thanksgiving Break / No Classes Wed. – Fri. Nov. 21 - 23 Cycle 3 Classes End Friday December 14 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) SPRING SEMESTER 2019 January 14 – July 5 J-Term January 7 - 11 J-Term Classes Mon. – Fri. January 7 - 11 Cycle 4 January 14 – March 8 Cycle 4 Classes Begin Monday January 14 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday / No Classes Monday January 21 Conference for Global Engagement Tue. – Wed. Jan. 29 – 30 Missions Seminar Day / No Day Classes Wednesday January 30 Cycle 4 Classes End Friday March 8 Cycle 5 March 11 – May 10 Cycle 5 Classes Begin Monday March. 11 Spring Break / No Classes Mon. – Mon. March 18 - 25 Work Day / No Day Classes Thursday April 18 Good Friday / No Classes Friday April 19 Awards Assembly / Alumni Induction Thursday May 9 Baccalaureate Friday May 10 Cycle 5 Classes End Friday May 10 Commencement Saturday May 11 Cycle 6 May 13 – July 5 Cycle 6 Classes Begin Monday May 13 Memorial Day Holiday Monday May 27 Independence Day Holiday/No Classes Thursday July 4 Cycle 6 Classes End Friday July 5 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) University Profile 5 FALL SEMESTER 2019 July 8 – December 13 Cycle 1 July 8 – August 30 Cycle 1 Classes Begin Monday July 8 Cycle 1 Classes End Friday August 30 Cycle 2 September 2 – October 25 Cycle 2 Classes Begin Monday September 2 Labor Day Holiday / No Classes Monday September 2 Work Day / No Day Classes Tuesday September 17 Fall Study Break Thurs. – Fri. October 17 - 18 Charles C. Ryrie Lecture Series Tues. –Fri. October 22 - 25 Day of Prayer / No Day Classes Friday October 25 Cycle 2 Classes End Friday October 25 Cycle 3 October 28 – December 20 Cycle 3 Classes Begin Monday October 28 Thanksgiving Break / No Classes Wed. – Fri. Nov. 27 - 29 Cycle 3 Classes End Friday December 20 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) SPRING SEMESTER 2020 January 13 – June 26 J-Term January 6 - 10 J-Term Classes Mon. – Fri. January 6 - 10 Cycle 4 January 13 – March 6 Cycle 4 Classes Begin Monday January 13 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday / No Classes Monday January 20 Conference for Global Engagement Tue. – Wed. January 28 - 29 Missions Seminar Day / No Day Classes Wednesday January 29 Cycle 4 Classes End Friday March 6 Cycle 5 March 9 – May 8 Cycle 5 Classes Begin Monday March 9 Spring Break / No Classes Mon. – Mon. March 16 - 23 Good Friday / No Classes Friday April 10 Work Day / No Day Classes Thursday April 16 Awards Assembly / Alumni Induction Thursday May 7 Baccalaureate Friday May 8 Cycle 5 Classes End Friday May 8 Commencement Saturday May 9 Cycle 6 May 11 – June 26 Cycle 6 Classes Begin Monday May 11 Memorial Day Holiday Monday May 25 Cycle 6 Classes End Friday June 26 (Dates subject to change. All events on website calendar – www.Calvary.edu) 6 University Profile UNIVERSITY PROFILE HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR EDUCATION TO ALL OF US AT CALVARY?.............. 7 THE ADVANTAGES OF CALVARY UNIVERSITY ................................................... 8 OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................... 10 MISSION ........................................................................................................ 10 PURPOSE ....................................................................................................... 11 PHILOSOPHY .................................................................................................. 11 CORE VALUES ................................................................................................ 11 CULTURAL CLIMATE ....................................................................................... 11 STATEMENT OF FAITH ................................................................................... 12 CONVICTIONS ................................................................................................ 16 CALVARY STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY ............................................................ 17 HISTORY OF CALVARY .................................................................................... 18 ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................ 19 CALVARY GRADUATE SCHOOL ....................................................................... 20 CALVARY SEMINARY ...................................................................................... 20 LIBRARY ......................................................................................................... 20 University Profile 7 HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR EDUCATION TO ALL OF US AT CALVARY? Peter exhorts Christians to “prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Pet 1:13). There are many good ways to prepare, and a formal education can be a significant part of that preparation. As you work through the process of choosing a school, you have probably realized that there are multiple good options available to you. Calvary is certainly not the only quality, Biblically grounded university, but we would love to be the school you choose because we work very hard to provide undergraduate and graduate education which prepares Christians to live and serve in the church and the world according to the Biblical worldview. For us, that means a commitment to excellence in helping you prepare for the action God has in store for you. No matter whether you are preparing for vocational ministry or simply preparing for a vocation – there is ministry action ahead for you, and we want to make sure you gain the knowledge and develop the skills and character you need to be effective and faithful in meeting present-day challenges. In our striving for excellence, Calvary University provides a Bible-rich curriculum to ensure that every field of study is firmly rooted in the Biblical worldview. You will also find a welcoming community of staff, faculty, fellow students, churches, and community partners who are all happy to contribute to your growth and preparation at Calvary. Calvary’s music, drama, and athletic programs also reflect our commitment to excellence and will add depth and enjoyment to your time at Calvary. Calvary is committed to continuing to grow and expand to meet our students’ needs, and just as we hope to help shape you, we look forward to your helping to shape us. We relish the opportunity to walk with you during this part of your journey. May God bless you as you continue to walk with him, and as you prepare for the action ahead! Serving Him by serving you, Christopher B. Cone, Th.D., Ph.D., Ph.D. President