Academic Excellence Life Change World Impact 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog www.GraceUniversity.edu•1311 South 9th Street, Omaha, NE 68108•[email protected] School Calendar 2006-2007 FALL SEMESTER 2006 SPRING SEMESTER 2007 Aug.1, Tues. Faculty/Staff Conference Jan 15, Mon. Graduate Classes Begin Aug. 19, Sat. Residence Halls open for New Jan. 16, Tue. Traditional Undergrad Classes Students Begin Aug. 21 – 22 Spiritual Life Orientation Jan. 16, Tue. Convocation Ceremony* 10:20 a.m., Suckau Chapel Aug. 23, Wed. Convocation Ceremony* 10:20 a.m., Suckau Chapel Jan. 23, Tue. Last Day to ADD Courses Aug. 23, Wed. Traditional Undergrad/Grad Jan. 24, Wed. Spring Enrollment Closes Classes Begin Feb. 5 - 8 World Christian Conference* (No Aug. 30, Wed. Last Day to ADD Courses Traditional Undergrad Classes) Sept. 4, Mon. Labor Day: Admin. Offices Feb. 6-7 Camp Fair Closed/No Classes Feb. 13, Tue. Last Day to DROP Courses Sept. 8, Fri. SLT Fair (10:30-11:30 am) (Without academic penalty) Sept.16, Sat. Alumni Day Feb 24, Sat. CPCE Exam (For Grad Students) Sept. 20, Wed. Last Day to DROP Courses Mar. 6, Tue. Day of Prayer (Without academic penalty) (No Traditional Undergrad Classes) Sept. 21-22 College Preview Mar. 12 - 16 Mid-Term Exams (Classes meet) Sept. 29, Fri. Fall Enrollment Closes Mar. 19 - 23 Spring Break (Undergrad/Grad) Oct. 3, Tue. Day of Prayer (No Traditional Undergrad Classes) Apr . 6 - 9 Good Friday, Easter, Easter Monday Oct. 16 - 19 Mid-Term Exams (Classes Meet) (No Traditional Undergrad Classes) Oct. 23 - 25 Bible Conference* (No Traditional Undergrad Classes) Apr. 10 – 21 Early Registration for Summer and Fall 2007 Oct. 26 - 27 Fall Break (No Traditional Undergrad Classes) Apr. 12-13 Grace Days Nov. 4, Sat. CPCE Exam (For Grad Students) Apr. 30 – May 3 Finals for graduating Seniors/Grad Students Nov. 13–Dec. 1 Registration for Winter and Spring, 2007 May 4, Fri. Honors Convocation/Baccalaureate* Nov. 23, Thur. Thanksgiving Day: Admin. 10:30 AM (Suckau Chapel) Offices Closed/No Classes May 5, Sat. Commencement 2:00 PM Nov. 24, Fri. Admin. Offices Closed/No (Westside Church) Classes May 7, Mon. Reading Day Dec. 11, Mon. Reading Day May 8-10 Finals Week, All students not Dec. 12 - 15 Final Exams (Undergrad/Grad) graduating Dec. 15, Fri. Residence Halls Close at Noon May 11, Fri. Residence Halls Close at Noon Dec. 23 - Jan. 1 Administrative Offices Closed SUMMER SESSION 2007 Dec.25, Mon. Christmas Day May 14 - 25 First Session+ Jan. 1, Mon. New Year’s Day May 28, Mon. Memorial Day (Offices Closed) May 29-June 1 Assessment Week WINTER SESSION 2007 (Tue. – Fri.) Jan. 2 – 12 Winter Sessions + June 4 - 15 Second Session+ June 18 – 29 Third Session+ *Required attendance +Last Day to ADD a course is the first Monday of the session; the last Day to DROP a course without academic penalty is the first Thursday of the first week. Catalog Limitations This catalog describes policies, programs, and procedures of Grace University that are in effect at the time of its preparation, February 2006. Grace University reserves the right to change any of its rules and regulations at any time, including those relating to admissions, instruction and graduation. The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the calendar and to impose or increase tuition or other fees similarly is reserved. All changes are effective at such time as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who are already enrolled in the University. The provisions of the catalog are not, and should not be construed to be a binding contract between students and the University. A Personal Note from the President The Grace University catalog reflects Grace University’s commitment to strong, Christ-centered education. As you review the catalog, please remember that Grace seeks to add value to your life in at least three areas: (1) Grace adds value to your life by enabling you to develop a well-integrated Christian worldview. You will study God’s revelation and integrate it with all the disciplines of human knowledge. (2) Grace adds value to your life by helping you develop key skills for living—e.g., time management, stress management, interpersonal relationship skills and honing your reading and communication skills. (3) Grace adds value to your life in character development. The core values of honesty, integrity and personal responsibility are central to our student development office. Internalizing these values is what Grace is all about. May God guide you as you seek to do His will and prepare for a life of serving Him and His people. In His mighty grasp, James P. Eckman, Ph.D. President Correspondence Directory Direct your questions or requests for information to the following University officials: Admissions and General Information Diane V. Lee • Director of Admissions Business, Finances & Facilities Kevin R. Shultz • Vice President for Finance and Operations Career Development and Placement Center C. James Santoro • Director Library & Learning Resources Dr. Stanley V. Udd • Library Director Educational Policy, Procedures, & Faculty Dr. Karl E. Pagenkemper • Academic Vice President General University Policy Dr. James P. Eckman • President Grace College of the Bible Dr. John D. Holmes • Dean Grace College of Graduate Studies Dr. M. Richard “Dick” Dahlquist • Dean, Adult Education Grace College of Continuing Education Dr. M. Richard “Dick” Dahlquist • Dean, Adult Education Servant Leadership Training & Field Education John G. Costello • Director Stewardship, Gifts, Grants and Donor Relations Kathy J. Larsen • Vice President for University Development Melvin R. Friesen • Director of Gift Planning Alumni and Church Relations Douglas B. Russell • Director of Alumni and Church Ministries Scholarships & Financial Aid Dale E. Brown • Director of Financial Aid Student Life Dr. Jared T. Burkholder • Vice President for Student Services Women’s Housing, Learning Needs, Special Accommodations Beth C. Sanchez • Dean of Women Men’s Housing and Student Activities Jon T. McNeel • Dean of Men Transcripts, Academic Records Kris J. Udd • Registrar Founders Bookstore at Grace University Everett F. Greathouse • Manager Table of Contents School Calendar 2006-2007 ...................................... 3 A Personal Note from the President .......................... 5 Correspondence Directory ......................................... 6 Our Mission ............................................................... 8 Our Past ..................................................................... 8 Our Present ................................................................ 9 Our Distinctives ......................................................... 9 Our Doctrinal Statement .......................................... 10 Our Goals and Objectives ........................................ 15 Our Philosophy of Christian Education ................... 16 Our Servant Leadership Training ............................ 17 Our Accreditation and Academic Standing ............. 18 Our Facilities ........................................................... 19 Student Life ............................................................. 20 Admissions and Registration ................................... 22 Financial Information .............................................. 25 Academic Policies ................................................... 30 Degree Programs ..................................................... 41 Division of Biblical Studies ..................................... 42 Division of General Education ................................ 44 Division of Professional Studies .............................. 46 Course Descriptions ................................................. 94 Board of Trustees................................................... 121 University Administration ..................................... 122 Faculty ................................................................... 123 Adjunct Faculty ..................................................... 125 Alumni Association ............................................... 129 Statistical Information ........................................... 129 Advanced Placement Exams (AP Exams) ............. 130 CLEP Exams ......................................................... 131 7 5. Student Body–a total of 18 students registered on General Information the first day (and five more a few days later). 6. Funds–in a short time, the Lord sent in over Our Mission $7,000 in gifts. Grace University exists to develop servant leaders for 7. Permanent facility–the Lord preserved Stuntz the home, the church and the world through Hall for Grace Bible Institute, so that on the excellence in biblically-integrated education and afternoon of September 8, the Board of Directors through life change in a personal, disciplining signed a purchase contract for the building in the environment, all for the glory of amount of $25,000. God. In his book, The Story of Grace, Paul Kuhlmann documents many of the miraculous answers to prayer Our Past evident during the first 35 years of the University’s history. It is a testimony of God’s gracious provision 63 YEARS BY THE GRACE OF GOD and direction. The student enrollment grew rapidly in the early years so that by 1949 it had reached 331. Grace University was born in prayer as a group of ten The diversity of the student body in recent years Mennonite ministers met in Omaha, Nebraska, on indicates its interdenominational nature and June