<p> STUDENT HANDBOOK</p><p>Springs of Joy c/o Western Jharkand Section of SDA Morabadi Villa, Karamtoli Chowk Ranchi 834 008 Jharkand</p><p>Table of Content:</p><p>The College of International I. What is medical missionary work? II. Curriculum Health Evangelism III. Certificates IV. Enrolment qualifications V. Finances The College of International Health Evangelism at Spring of Joy has VI. Student Guidelines been established with the vision of training self supporting medical missionaries to carry the good news of salvation to the world in their VII. Grading System generation. Our aim and mission here CIHE is to equip you with VIII. Work assignments knowledge of God’s plan to restore humanity physically, mentally and IX. Field training spiritually, and inspire you to be a light that will continually shine in X. English prep course stark contrast to the darkness that engulfs the world. This Handbook has been prepared to help you become familiar with our training program as well as our policies that govern the privileges and responsibilities of our students. The College is dedicated to providing an atmosphere that encourages spiritual growth through the support of our Administration, staff, and students. We seek to be united in a deeper relationship with our Creator and in helping others find through Jesus, life that is eternal. If you have any further questions after going through this handbook, please don’t hesitate to email us. </p><p>May God bless and direct you as you seek to know and do His will.</p><p>~Administration</p><p>A WORD TO THE STUDENT WHAT IS MEDICAL MISSIONARY WORK? Welcome, “ Medical missionary work is the right hand of the gospel. It is necessary to the advancement of the cause of God. As through it men CURRICULUM and women are led to see the importance of right habits of living, the saving power of the truth will be made known. Every city is to be APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY entered by workers trained to do medical missionary work.” Overview of the various systems of the body -- how they work, what Testimonies, Vol. 7, p. 59. hinders them, and what increases their health and efficiency. The aim is to give each student an appreciation for the creative power and “ We have come to a time when every member of the church should wisdom of God, and a basic working knowledge of the human body. take hold of medical missionary work.” Testimonies, Vol. 7, p. 62. “ Workers-gospel medical missionaries-are needed now. You cannot MISSION MEDICINE & FIRST AID afford to spend years in preparation. Soon doors now open to the truth Theory and lab on basic patient care in the home setting or mission will be forever closed.” Testimonies, Vol 7, p62 field. Learn about vital signs, how to handle emergency situations, wound care, cleanliness, medications vs. herbs, and infection control. “In new fields no work is so successful as medical missionary work. If our CHRISTIAN LIVING ministers would work earnestly to obtain an education in medical This class uses the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy to reveal God’s plan missionary lines, they would be far better fitted to do the work Christ for a happy growing walk with Him, and exposes the devices that Satan did as a medical missionary. By diligent study and practice they can uses to weaken God’s people especially in these last days. Practical become so well acquainted with the principles of health reform that topics for study and discussion include: the prayer life, how to know wherever they go they will be great blessing to the people they meet.” God’s will, how to study the Bible, recreation, social life, music & Medical Ministry 239.1 worship, diet, dress, and stewardship. CHRISTIAN HOME “As religious aggression subverts the liberties of our nation, those who would stand for freedom of conscience will be placed in unfavorable A thorough discussion of the principled guidelines as revealed in the positions. For their own sake they should, while they have opportunity, Bible and Spirit of Prophecy regarding steps toward courtship, become intelligent in regard to disease, its causes, prevention, and marriage, and a happy home. cure. And those who do this will find a field of labor anywhere. There DANIEL will be suffering ones, plenty of them, who will need help, not only A careful study of the prophetic books Daniel, it’s fulfillment in among those of our own faith, but largely among those who know not history, with special emphasis on the prophetic heritage which stands the truth.” Medical Ministry, p. 321 behind the origin and purpose of the Seventh-day Adventist church. This class explores the prophecies that relate to current and soon coming events, and draws out lessons from these books that help us to be ready for these last days. DISEASE & TREATMENT This gives an overview of different diseases prevalent in society today -- their causes, cures, and prevention. Diseases covered include AIDS, coronary artery disease, diabetes, circulatory disorders, arthritis, gastritis, and cancer. HEALTH EVANGELISM GARDENING BASICS Study the life of the great Physician as He mingled among men. Learn An activity class which students gain experience under the guidance His methods of soul-winning as recorded in that beautiful masterpiece of experienced farmers. Learn how to plant, nurture, cultivate, and by Ellen White, “The Ministry of Healing.” Through a textual study of harvest various common plants. this book learn to use the right arm of the gospel to reach all classes of people. GOD’S HEALING PROGRAM NUTRITION This class surveys God’s original plan for mankind, how sin corrupted it, and the Heavenly plan for restoration of body, mind, and spirit. This includes the study of physiological requirements of the body and Included will be the distinguishing between true and false remedies the functions of protein, carbohydrates, lipids, and the major vitamins from both revelation and science. and minerals. When to use supplements and how to achieve a nutritionally balanced diet are also studied HEALTH TALKS PLAN OF SALVATION This will show to prepare brief health talks, and present them in a way that will be interesting and informative to the public. This course is designed to develop the true principles of Christ in the life of the students and prepare them to lead others to the Kingdom HERBS through the ministry of the Holy Spirit. This class gives Insight into the use of natural herbs as preventatives PROPHETIC GUIDANCE and cures for various ailments, from the common cold to serious An investigation on the role of the gift of prophecy as culminated in disorders. Cultivation, preservation, and preparation of herbs is the life and ministry of Ellen G. White. Emphasis will be given on her examined. role in the development of the SDA church, and the miracles that testify HYDROTHERAPY to her work. Physiological and practical approach to the understanding and use of SANCTUARY STUDIES simple water treatments that will prevent and treat disease. Students are provided with a practical knowledge of specific treatments, Study the importance and uniqueness of the Sanctuary Message to contraindications, and equipment used in hydrotherapy treatments. the SDA church. Includes study on the role of Christ in the Sanctuary and how it applies to Christian life today. MASSAGE PHILOSOPHY OF MISSIONARY WORK Is a practical class in the ancient art of massage, and its healthful effect on the body. In this course students receive in-class supervised Study contemporary examples of self supporting work while learning instruction on how to apply the foundational Swedish massage how to study your bible. modality. Such techniques include effleurage, gliding, stretching, TRUE EDUCATION jostling, shaking, rocking, petrissage, kneading, compression, friction, Discuss God’s plan of education, see its preservation throughout tapotement, percussion and vibration. history and contrast it with the world’s system of education. Discover MENTAL HEALTH the dynamic relationship of education and redemption, while Gives the Christian perspective of psychology and the health illustrating means by which Christian principles may pervade every mechanism of the mind. Learn effective interpersonal communication facet of education. and how to resolve conflicts. Emphasis is on forgiveness, depression, and disorders resulting from malfunction of the brain. VEGETARIAN COOKING THEORY & LAB MINISTRY OF HEALING Explore food combining, menu planning, vegetarian cooking, and the presentation of these to the public. SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION Learn practical tips on how to hide God’s word in your heart that you may not sin against Him. STUDENT GUIDELINES CERTIFICATES ASSOCIATION Upon satisfactory completion of the Health Evangelism Course and having fully met the financial obligations, the student will be awarded For this intensive short 6 month course, there will be no courtships or their certificate. special friendships between men and women during the program. We QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT ask that you abide by the standards and principles given in regards to courtship while taking the course. Individuals dedicated to serving the Lord as Medical Missionaries are invited to apply. The applicant should:  Men are strictly prohibited from entering women's residence th 1. Have a class 10 pass certificate. likewise women are also restricted to enter the men’s 2. Be 20 years of age or older. residence. 3. Have command of the English language.  While sincere Christian fellowship is always appropriate, Any exception to the above policy must be approved by the Executive Christian men and women will not select special friendships Committee. from the opposite gender, but will seek to develop broad, general, Christian relationships with many students of both FINANCES genders.  All kind of familiarity is strictly restricted. TUITION Upon arrival, after acceptance, students are required to pay the admission fee of Rs.3000 before being ushered to the dormitory. Monthly school fees for the six month course are Rs.1000. This can be paid in full at the beginning of the program or month by month. </p><p>Student Aid For the inaugural batch, students who are not financially capable of paying for the six month HE course will receive financial aid throughout the course. After completion of the training, the students will be required to work for Springs of Joy to partially satisfy financial costs. CAFETERIA The duration of time the student needs to work will be decided by the A healthy vegetarian breakfast, lunch, and supper are served in the Springs of Joy Executive committee. student cafeteria seven days a week. The kitchen is not for personal use. ROOM & BOARD All students living on campus work 16 hours a week for room and RULES FOR THE CAFETERIA: board. Exceptions made by committee approval only. 1. You are responsible for bring your own plate and other eating clothing (which means, in part, no jeans,T-shirts, or shorts). utensils. Sandals or shoes must be worn at all times in the classroom. 2. If food is spilled, please notify the cafeteria staff for clean up 8. The teachers will inform you of their preference of how they supplies this will avoid serious accidents. want to be addressed. 3. Breakfast starts at 7:00am and will not be served past 8:00 a.m. 9. Please do not track mud into the building, as it is very time 4. Lunch is served at 1:00pm; Lunch will not be served past 2:00pm consuming to clean up. 5. Dinner is served at 6:30pm; Dinner will not be served past 10. We encourage everyone to study the curriculum very 7:00pm thoroughly, both the spiritual and health subjects that will make you more courageous and useful laborers for God. To help you in this aspect we will be conducting quizzes and tests CHURCH ATTENDANCE for each subjects. We request you to study the portions daily. Friday Night Vespers is considered part of the education received here and ALL students are required to attend, unless the student has an ATTENDANCE approved absence. A Tardy is given if a student is later than on the hour. An Absent is given if a student is later than 15 minutes after the hour. Tardies and absences to a class may be either excused or unexcused. Three unexcused tardies to a class is the same as one unexcused absence. Unexcused tardies and absences will affect a student’s grade or ability to pass a class according CLASSROOM to the individual teacher’s discretion.</p><p>1. Please be on time to class (see attendance policy). DRESS 2. No food or beverages are allowed in the class room during Your choice of dress, on or off campus, should inspire others with class time. Drinking water is allowed in the class room. There is confidence in your maturity, professionalism, personal responsibility, to be no eating anywhere in the building except in the and depth and breadth of commitment to Christ. Clothing should be cafeteria. You may eat outside. neat and pressed, not sloppy, worn, or disheveled. Shirts and tops 3. Please keep the classroom neat and clean. Do not leave your should be tucked in at all times, unless they are specifically cut and personal belongings in the classroom as these will be removed fitted to be worn outside of slacks or skirt. The exception is only at the daily. site of outdoor vocational training stations. For any questions regarding this matter, please speak with the dean of men or women. 4. To preserve order, please raise your hand when you wish to  Sleeveless tops, low-necked clothing, or other revealing speak to the class, or ask the teacher a question. Be respectful features are not to be worn by men or women. if you do not agree with what is being said.  Blouses, tops, or sweaters should be fitted enough to stay on the 5. Please leave all the equipment in the classroom. If you need to shoulders; should cover undergarments, including straps; should borrow an item, you should first ask permission from the keep you modest when bending over; and should cover your Director. midriff when you raise your arms.  Clothing that resembles undergarments should not be worn as 6. Do not move classroom furniture around without permission. outerwear by men or women. Inappropriate writing, pictures, or 7. Since proper dress helps create an atmosphere for learning, we graphics on T-shirts, sweatshirts, blouses, or shirts are not ask that students attend class with appropriate and dignified permitted. Appropriateness is determined per faculty 4. Attendance is required at dormitory meetings as scheduled by discretion. the Dean.  Shorts are not to be worn in class. 5. No visitors of the opposite sex are allowed in dormitory rooms.  Men: No jeans or tee shirts are to be worn in the class room 6. Students must be in the dormitory and ‘quiet’ by 9:00 P.M. Lights unless it is a practical class such as gardening etc.... should be out and no phone calls after 9:30 P.M., except in case  Women are expected to wear dresses, skirts or Salawar at all of an emergency. times. Pants are not allowed 7. Visitors may sleep in the dormitory with permission from the  All skirts or blouses must: Dean, and no student is to sleep elsewhere except with • Be well below the knee, including when standing, permission from the Dean. walking or sitting. 8. Students are to notify dean whenever going off campus. • Be full enough to allow a complete stride. 9. Overnight/weekend leaves may be granted by the dean and • Not accentuate the prominent features of a woman’s director. Leave slips must be completed and signed by the dean body. and the director. 10. Spiritual discernment is expected to be used in the use of any audio/video equipment. We reserve the right to confiscate any ADORMENT equipment that is used to play inappropriate media. “Our appearance in every respect should be characterized by neatness, 11. As an act of Sabbath observance it is your duty to ensure that modesty, and purity. But the word of God gives no sanction to the all laundry is removed from the lines and put away before the making of changes in apparel merely for the sake of fashion— that we vespers program. may appear like the world. Christians are not to decorate the person 12. Gambling; card playing; the use of any form of drug, including with costly array or expensive ornaments.”--MYP 358:2 alcohol, betel nut, pan, dendrite, suti, gutkha, tobacco in any  Jewelry is prohibited form, are strictly prohibited; no dishonest or deceptive practices  Nail paint and lip stick are prohibited of any kind; refraining from reading pornographic or pernicious literature; from the attendance at and participation in functions These principles of dress will be explained in our class program because not approved by the College, including but not limited to films, we are basing these principles on statements found in the Bible and theater, secular TV programs, festivals of other religions, etc. Spirit of Prophecy. DORM EVALUATIONS Each month dorm evaluations will be completed by the dean and signed by both the student and dean. If a student’s performance in any areas of the DORMITORY evaluation is consistently low, he/she may then be addressed and counseled with by the dean and/or the education director Housing for the students will be provided on the campus of the Seminary. All students are required to reside in the hostel facilities or seminary family quarters. 1. All rooms are expected to be clean and orderly. 2. Daily assigned chores and Sabbath preparations should be done conscientiously. 3. Students should take care of the dormitory property as they GRADING SYSTEM would their own personal belongings. instructor and/or director to determine a makeup agreement. All absences must be reported to instructors. A lack of attentiveness may Student’s scores will be based upon written homework, written and also be considered an absence. practical exams, overall participation, attendance, and demonstrating hand skills and technical proficiency. Grade reports are issued at the end of each course and overall GPA at the end of the program. Any corrections and grade changes must be made within two weeks after Work Assignments the grade reports have been issued. After this date all grades become Every student on campus is expected to work 15 hours per week. Work final. Students not achieving this standard will be required to repeat a assignments are made by the Board, and are given on the basis of: course and if a higher grade is achieved, they will replace the previous 1. The specific needs of the institution grade. The Grading Scale is as follows, and is listed below: 2. For the benefit of the students A A 4.0 (100 – 93%) C C+ 2.3 (79 – 77%) 3. The individual’s previous expertise A A- 3.7 (92 – 90%) C C 2.0 (76 - 73%) B B+ 3.3 (89 – 87%) C C- 1.7 (72 – 70%) Work Time Sheets B B 3.0 (86 – 83%) F F 0.0 (70 or less%) Time sheets are available with the Director. B B- 2.7 (82 – 80%) I 0 points Time sheet instructions: 1. Please fill out accurately and daily your time sheet. 2. Weekly and monthly totals are essential in the appropriate Squares. 3. Totals must be written in hour and minute form. SATISFACTORY PROGRESS 4. The time sheet needs to be evaluated and signed by the work Students must maintain attendance and a minimum grade of ‘C’ (70 Supervisor. %) must be achieved for each course. The academic progress of each 5. Please deposit the time sheets directly to the college Director. student will be monitored throughout the course. If a student is not making successful progress in the course, the instructor, director, or student may call a meeting to work out any difficulties in a course. Students will be required to complete the courses within one and a half Student IDs and discounts are not established times the normal programs length. Students must also be following the guidelines in the student handbook Telephone Use to obtain satisfactory progress. There is a telephone provided for the students on the campus. Family members may call on this number 09304021211 or students may use ATTENDANCE POLICY the phone to call their family members. Students have to pay for the calls they make. Students must maintain regular attendance and class participation. A five-minute grace period will be given after the beginning of class time. Three late arrivals or early departures will be considered an absence and must be made up. Students will be allowed no more than two absences and must then make up curriculum hours missed. Any homework missed must also be made up for students to attain satisfactory progress. If students have three or more absences, they will then have to meet with their FIELD PRACTICUM This is to give the students hands on experience in using what they have been learning the previous six month. It is part of the training program and all students with satisfactory progress will need complete it before Birendra Ramtel/Executive President participation in the graduation program and receiving their certificate. Phone: +918294634201</p><p>Andrew Jones/Interim Director Phone: +919593643106 </p><p>ENGLISH PREP COURSE The English course is for those students who are not fluent enough in English to participate in the regular Health Evangelism course. This three month course will help them to achieve fluency in reading, writing and speaking English. The course runs from September 16th to December 20th 2013 For financial questions see the section under finances. Course description is not yet available</p><p>MAIL The complete mailing address is:</p><p>Springs of Joy/ yourname c/o Western Jharkand Section of SDA Morabadi Villa, Karamtoli Chowk Ranchi 834 008 Jharkand</p><p>For further Questions </p>