i ii 2020-2021 CATALOG VOLUME 61, ISSUE 1 Faith Bible College International 29 Main Road Charleston, ME 04422 www.faithbci.org (207) 285-3373 MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Faith Bible College International is to prepare professional, Pentecostal servant-leaders who make a world of difference in fulfilling the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19, 20) ACCREDITATION INFORMATION Faith Bible College International holds applicant status with the Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation, 5850 T. G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130, Orlando, FL 32822, 407.207.0808. Applicant status is a pre-membership status granted to those institutions that meet the ABHE Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as may provide a basis for achieving candidate status within five years. NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY Faith School of Theology dba Faith Bible College International does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, or veteran status in its admissions, educational programs, scholarships, and activities. Faith Bible College International maintains its Christian mission and reserves the right to discriminate on the basis of religion to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objectives. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 1 WELCOME ................................................................................................................................................................... 1 MISSION STATEMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 3 VISION STATEMENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 INSTITUTIONAL GOALS ................................................................................................................................................... 3 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES ...................................................................................................................................... 3 ARTICLES OF FAITH ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 ENDORSEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 7 LOCATION .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 CAMPUS MAP ............................................................................................................................................................ 10 FACILITIES & GROUNDS ................................................................................................................................................ 10 SECTION 2: STUDENT LIFE ................................................................................................................................... 11 CAMPUS DAYS ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 CHAPEL SERVICES ........................................................................................................................................................ 12 CLASS ORGANIZATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 12 CONDUCT .................................................................................................................................................................. 12 DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT LIFE ..................................................................................................................................... 12 EMPLOYMENT ............................................................................................................................................................ 13 PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES ........................................................................................................................................... 13 PRAYER GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CLUBS ................................................................................................................ 14 MENTORING .............................................................................................................................................................. 14 MINISTRY FORMATION ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Weekly Ministry (Outside Ministry) ................................................................................................................... 15 In-Service (Inside Ministry) ................................................................................................................................ 15 Impact (10-Day Ministry Experience) ................................................................................................................ 15 Ministry Placement ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Student Government Association ...................................................................................................................... 15 Student Offices .................................................................................................................................................. 16 Staff/Faculty Advisor ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Standards for Curricular & Extracurricular Activities ......................................................................................... 16 Vacations ........................................................................................................................................................... 16 SECTION 3: FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 17 FEE STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................................................... 17 Activity Fee ........................................................................................................................................................ 17 Class Dues .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Discounts & Refunds .......................................................................................................................................... 18 Withdrawals ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 Employment & Work-Study ............................................................................................................................... 18 Financial Assistance Application ........................................................................................................................ 18 Housing .............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Payment Arrangement ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Payment Arrangement Expectations ................................................................................................................. 19 Registration Fee ................................................................................................................................................. 19 Room & Key Deposit .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Veterans ............................................................................................................................................................ 20 SECTION 4: ACADEMIC INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 20 ADMISSIONS .............................................................................................................................................................. 20 iv Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 20 General Admissions Procedure .......................................................................................................................... 20 International Admissions Procedure .................................................................................................................. 21 Re-admission ....................................................................................................................................................