2014-2015 Animos et spirito parati. Prepared in mind and soul. (College Motto) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. II Timothy 1:7 • College Verse the college at a glance President John F. Klem, Th.D. President Emeritus George D. Youstra, Ph.D. Affiliation Independent Accreditation Clearwater Christian College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- 4079 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Clearwater Christian College. Memberships American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) American Library Association (ALA) Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges (ABACC) Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) Christian Library Consortium (CLC) Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Florida Association of Colleges and Universities (FACU) Florida Independent College Fund (FICF) Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) Independent Fundamental Churches of America International (IFCA) National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (SACRAO) Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) Recognitions and Approvals Florida Department of Education–Teacher Education Program Approval Florida Office of Student Financial Aid–select state financial aid Immigration and Naturalization Service for Foreign Students State Approving Agency for Veterans Benefits State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities United States Department of Education–select federal financial aid Contact Information Address: 3400 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, Florida 33759 Telephone: (727) 726-1153 or admissions only (800) 348-4463 E-mail: [email protected] ii calendar of events FALL SEMESTER August 20 - December 11 2014 August 18 New Student Arrival (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon) 19 Returning Student Arrival (9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 20 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES September 1 Labor Day, No Classes October 24 Fall Break, No Classes November 24-30 Thanksgiving Break 30 Resident Student Arrival Deadline (10:30 p.m.) December 1 Classes Resume at 7:00 a.m. 8-11 Final Examinations 17 Fall Final Grades Released via Cougarweb SPRING SEMESTER January 7 - May 1 2015 January 13 New Student Arrival (9:00 - 11:00 a.m.) Returning Student Arrival Deadline (10:30 p.m.) 14 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES March 30-April 6 Spring/Easter Break April 6 Classes Resume at 6:00 p.m. 6 Resident Student Arrival Deadline (10:30 p.m.) May 4-7 Final Examinations 8 Senior Day 9 Commencement (10:30 a.m.) 13 Spring Final Grades Released via Cougarweb SUMMER May 11 - July 24 2015 May 11-29 Study Tours, Missions Trips, etc. 11-July 24 Internships June 1-July 24 Online Courses iii table of contents Mission, Purpose, and Goals ................................................................ 1 Student Life ....................................................................................... 11 Admissions ........................................................................................ 17 Financial Information ........................................................................ 25 Financial Aid ..................................................................................... 35 Academic Information ...................................................................... 45 Academic Programs .......................................................................... 71 Course Descriptions ........................................................................ 121 Personnel ......................................................................................... 175 Index ............................................................................................... 182 Clearwater Christian College provides to all students, regardless of age, sex, dis- ability, race, color, and national/ethnic origin, all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability, race, color, or national/ ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered pro- grams. The catalog represents the most accurate information on Clearwater Christian College available at the time of printing. The college reserves the right to make alterations in its programs, regulations, fees, and other policies as warranted. The most current and complete catalog is online at www.clearwater.edu. iv a message from Dr. Klem The 2014-2015 school year is the 49th chapter of the Clearwater Christian College story. As I look back over the plot line, I celebrate the faithfulness of God. The Lord God has given the college many opportunities to prepare courageous followers of Christ for both the church and the marketplace. We enter this 49th year with a resolve to advance the storyline of CCC in keeping with God’s greater Kingdom story. The founders of the college centered the liberal arts approach to Christian education on the gospel. In so doing, Christ, the Word of God, His Grace, and the Church were happily embraced and then applied to every detail of college life. With the deepest level of humility and with the most honest expression of dependence on God, the college leadership today is pledged to prepare and deliver Christian higher education for the glory of God and the advancement of the church. So, why CCC and why should you consider enrolling and or supporting the college? Let me state first in summary form and then in a bit more detail. We exist to provide rigorous academics upheld by a healthy Christian worldview of gos- pel centrality accomplished in an environment that values mentoring and community for the purpose of preparing courageous followers of Christ who are missional in every venue and routine of life. CCC is first and foremost a Christian academic institution committed to the authority of God’s Word. In keeping with Scripture and the great creeds of history, we confess the existence of the Triune God who brought the world into being and provided redemption for rebellious sinners. The educational philosophy of CCC is centered on the gospel. It gives full and uncom- promising attention to the entirety of the Word of God. It understands the preeminence of Christ and the effective sufficiency of His grace. It comprehends the vital place of the Church, the body of Christ in the believer’s life. Finally, it is integrated carefully and wisely into every branch of learning at the college. The conception of reality presented to the students both in and out of class regarding God, man, truth, and ethics is grounded in the gospel. We are grateful for our storyline of success in preparing students for both the church and the marketplace. But, we must do even better. In order to provide a rigorous academic program, we are reorganizing and redesigning so we can furnish our students with a “no re- gret” academic product and educational experience. The culture of CCC has always been family oriented. Faculty and staff gladly and gen- erously invest in student lives. Mentoring and community are fruits of gospel centrality. Within this culture, courageous followers of Jesus Christ are nurtured. Finally, CCC is deeply missional. It is our passion to help all our students understand the great commission and the missional opportunities of all our majors and minors offered at the college. We will expose missional pathways across the academic majors; we will cel- ebrate the work of our alumni; we will provide missional experiences; and we will invest in building the church in Tampa Bay, Florida, the United States, and the world. Rigorous academics, gospel-centrality, community and mentoring, and missional living are our core values at this point in the CCC story. We invite you to come and join us. We believe God has a place for you in this story line. For the gospel, Jack Klem, Th.D. President v mMISSION, PURPOSE, AND GOALS i s s & i o g n o a p u l r s p o s e 6 MISSION, PURPOSE, AND GOALS MISSION Clearwater Christian College exists to provide an excellent liberal arts educa- tion centered on God’s Word, with a focus on challenging students to love God wholly, to know Him intimately, and serve Him fervently; educating men and women to minister faithfully and humbly with evangelistic zeal as they impact eternity for Jesus Christ in every avenue of life. PURPOSE As an institution that upholds the fundamentals of the historic Christian faith, Clearwater Christian College exists to further the Great Commission in the lives of students by providing the environment and tools needed to develop godly charac- ter and pursue academic excellence and personal integrity. Passionate to produce effective disciples of Jesus Christ, the college challenges all students to mature in every facet of life by offering a spiritual atmosphere and a comprehensive student life experience where, in the context of accountable relationships, they are invited to love and serve God and others.