2005-2006 Boyce College Academic Catalog 2005-2006 Academic Catalog i 2005-2006 Boyce College Academic Catalog 2005-2006 Boyce College Academic Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President ............................................................................................................... 1 Message from the Dean ..................................................................................................................... 2 About Boyce ..................................................................................................................................3-16 Abstract of Principles .................................................................................................................... 3 The Baptist Faith and Message ...................................................................................................... 5 Mission ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................... 13 Denominational Affiliation .......................................................................................................... 14 Historical Sketch ......................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Programs .................................................................................................................... 16 Seminary Wives Institute ............................................................................................................ 16 Extension Centers ....................................................................................................................... 16 Student Life ................................................................................................................................17-21 Campus Activities ........................................................................................................................ 17 Worship ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Mission Opportunities ................................................................................................................. 17 Student Conduct ......................................................................................................................... 17 Student Council and Organizations ............................................................................................ 17 Clinic and Health Insurance ....................................................................................................... 18 Student Support Center .............................................................................................................. 18 Recreation and Fitness ................................................................................................................ 18 Dining Services ........................................................................................................................... 19 Employment ............................................................................................................................... 19 Housing ...................................................................................................................................... 19 Guest Housing ............................................................................................................................ 20 Library ........................................................................................................................................ 21 Bookstore .................................................................................................................................... 21 Computer Lab ............................................................................................................................. 21 Admissions .................................................................................................................................23-26 Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................ 23 Applicants with Special Circumstances ....................................................................................... 24 Obtaining Application Forms ...................................................................................................... 25 Application Deadlines ................................................................................................................. 26 Financial Aid ...............................................................................................................................27-28 General Scholarships Through Boyce College ............................................................................. 27 ii iii 2005-2006 Boyce College Academic Catalog 2005-2006 Boyce College Academic Catalog Other Assistance from Boyce College .......................................................................................... 27 Tuition Assistance from Other Sources ....................................................................................... 28 Academic Information ................................................................................................................29-42 Registration ................................................................................................................................. 29 MESSAGE FROM Add / Drop Courses (Schedule Changes) .................................................................................... 29 Advising ....................................................................................................................................... 29 Class Schedules .......................................................................................................................... 29 THE PRESIDENT Orientation .................................................................................................................................. 30 The Writing Center ...................................................................................................................... 30 oyce College is the realization of a bold dream and the fulfillment Registering for Courses at Other School ...................................................................................... 30 of the vision of our founders. Almost 150 years ago, James Petigru Student Status ............................................................................................................................. 30 BBoyce, the founder of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, set Grades ......................................................................................................................................... 32 forth a vision of a school for the training and education of ministers which Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 34 would truly meet the needs of our churches. Boyce College is one of the Fees and Charges ........................................................................................................................ 39 most significant developments in theological education in the last century. Schedule of Fees ......................................................................................................................... 40 The faculty of Boyce College is an unprecedented collection of godly Programs of Study .......................................................................................................................43-51 scholars who are committed to combine academic excellence with passion Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 43 for ministry. The faculty set a new standard for commitment in ministry Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies ................................................................... 44 training. Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Counseling Major ......................................................... 45 Make no mistake–Boyce College stands alone as a classical Bible Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Leadership and Church Ministry Major ........................ 46 college situated in a seminary environment. The programs of study at Boyce College are designed to Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: prepare ministers for the–“battle for the mind” as well as Great Commission advance. Missions, Evangelism and Church Growth Major .................................................................. 47 This school is committed to the full authority and integrity of Holy Scripture. The Bible is Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Music Ministry Major ................................................... 48 God’s inerrant and infallible written Word, and those who teach at Boyce College are committed to Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Youth Ministry Major .................................................... 50 train a new generation of expositors and teachers of the Holy Scriptures. Associate of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies ..................................................................