TRINITY BAPTIST COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2021 - 2022 Volume XLVI 1 Statement of Administration It is often said, “We are living in the greatest days of opportunity,” when it comes to evangelizing the world with the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. With opportunity comes responsibility. Trinity Baptist College is the place for those who want to seize the great opportunities in the Lord’s work. We are training in every area of Christian work: pastors, staff positions, missionaries, school teachers, and business men/women. Great opportunities! Trinity is balanced with responsibility. We are responsible to train our students with a commitment to the Word of God. We are responsible to impart devotion to the local church. We are responsible to teach students to love Christ. We are responsible to motivate people in soulwinning and world evangelization. In a great day of opportunities, Trinity will prepare you to meet the challenge. Sincerely in Christ, Dr. Tom Messer Chancellor Where to attend a Christian liberal arts college is one of the most important decisions in life. Trinity Baptist College is an institution that stands firmly on the Word of God, believes strongly in the local church, and strives earnestly to provide quality education at an affordable cost. Our world is in desperate need of men and women who are committed to Christ and are competent to communicate God’s Word in a relevant manner. Trinity Baptist College is not for everyone, but it might be the right choice for you! In Him, Mr. Mac Heavener, Jr. President 2 Table of Contents Statement of Administration...................................................................... 2 Authorization to Operate........................................................................... 4 Information on Accreditation ..................................................................... 4 Correspondence Directory........................................................................ 5 Calendar of Events ................................................................................... 6 General Information ................................................................................ 7 Doctrinal Expectations ....................................................................... 8 Doctrinal Statement ........................................................................... 9 Mission Statement ........................................................................... 15 Educational Philosophy .................................................................... 17 Student Life Information ........................................................................ 19 Student Life ...................................................................................... 20 Standard of Conduct ........................................................................ 22 Student Services .............................................................................. 23 Privacy Rights of Students ............................................................... 25 Financial Information ............................................................................. 27 Costs and Fees Information ............................................................. 28 Financial Aid ..................................................................................... 33 Admissions Information ......................................................................... 39 Admissions Policies ......................................................................... 40 Transfer of Credits ........................................................................... 44 Re-enrollment Procedures ............................................................... 45 Dual Enrollment ............................................................................... 45 Academic Information ............................................................................ 47 Academic Policies ............................................................................ 48 Programs of Study ................................................................................. 65 Division of Biblical Studies ............................................................... 66 Pastoral Theology ........................................................................ 67 Church Ministries ......................................................................... 68 Christian Counseling .................................................................... 73 Missions ....................................................................................... 74 Worship Arts ................................................................................. 77 Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.) ..................................................... 80 Bible Intensive ............................................................................... 82 3 Biblical Studies (A.S.) .................................................................. 83 Division of Education ....................................................................... 84 Elementary Education .................................................................. 86 Elementary Education with Special Education ............................. 87 Secondary Education ................................................................... 89 Early Childhood Education (A.S.) ................................................ 92 Division of Arts & Sciences............................................................ 93 Criminal Justice (A.S.) .................................................................93 Criminal Justice (B.S.).................................................................94 Humanities...................................................................................95 Humanities - Prelaw.......................................................................96 Interdisciplinary Studies (A.S.)....................................................98 Division of Business ...................................................................... 100 Management ............................................................................... 100 Accounting .................................................................................. 102 Sport Management ..................................................................... 103 Course Descriptions ............................................................................ 105 Personnel ............................................................................................ 145 Campus Map ........................................................................................ 155 Authorization to Operate Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. The Commission has granted Trinity Baptist College a License By Means of Accreditation (LBMA). Additional information regarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684 Information on Accreditation Trinity Baptist College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, Virginia 24551; Telephone: 434-525-9539; email: [email protected]] having been awarded Reaffirmed II status as a Category III institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on November 6, 2012; this status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). 4 Correspondence Directory For Information On: Write or Call: Admissions Information ................................... Enrollment Management 904-596-2451 [email protected] Financial Aid Information ................................. Financial Aid Administrator 904-596-2445 [email protected] Transcripts/Academic Records, Scheduling Information, Online Sessions........................... Registrar 904-596-2457 [email protected] Guests ............................................................ Enrollment Management 904-596-2451 Alumni Information/.......................................... Alumni Office Placement Office 904-596-2307 [email protected] Student Services ............................................. Student Affairs 904-596-2300 [email protected] Trinity Baptist College 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville, Florida 32221 Office Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Holiday hours may vary) Telephone 1-904-596-2451 Email: [email protected] It is understood that attendance at Trinity Baptist College is a privilege and not a right. Students forfeit this privilege if they do not conform to the standards and regulations established by the Administration. The College may request withdrawal of any student at any time who does not fit into the spirit of the College whether or not he/she conforms to the specific rules of the College. This Trinity Baptist College catalog contains the information currently in force regarding admissions, calendar, degree requirements, fees, regulations and course offerings. The College reserves the right to make changes at any time. These changes become effective whenever the Administration so determines, and shall, at the discretion of the college authorities, apply not only to prospective students, but also to those that are presently matriculated at the College. Changes are to enhance degree