www.detroitbible.org Academic Catalog 2016-2017 DBI-STERLING HEIGHTS SITE ROCKPOINTE COMMUNITY CHURCH 38100 Utica Rd. Sterling Heights MI 48312 (586) 939-8590 Updated: July 29, 2016 2 Updated: July 29, 2016 Published 6/30/2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION………………………………………................……….……………..4 ACADEMIC INFORMATION & POLICIES 1. School name and address ………………………………………………………………………….....4 2. Address of central office if different from the address of the school ……………………………..…...4 3. School Website Address …………………………………………………………………………...……...4 4. Governing Bodies (Statement of Ownership) DBI ……………………………………………..……….4 5. Names of Administrators, Directors, Managers, Instructional Supervisors ……..…………………...4 6. A Word from the President………...…………….………………………………………..…..….…….….5 7. Memberships, Partnerships and Licenses………………………….....………………………….……...6 8. Instructors and their approved subject matter …………………………………………………………..7 9. Calendar of school holidays, vacation periods, and dates of each term or semester including class schedules…………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 10. Enrollment dates and entrance requirements for each program ……………………………………...8 11. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Foundational Biblical Studies………………………………………………………………………………9 - Program Transitional Information ……………………………………………………………………..9 Advanced Biblical Studies………………………………………………………………………………...10 10. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ……………………………………………………………………………11-14 11.COURSE ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE Fall…………………………………………………………………………………..………………..……..15 Winter……………………………………………………………………………………………………….16 Spring………………………………………………………………………………………………………..17 12. Statement of Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………..18 13. Policy relative to absences, leaves, tardiness, make-up work, and suspension for unsatisfactory work or attendance and re-entrance conditions ………………………………………………………………...18 14. Grading system and reentrance conditions ………………………………………….………………...18 15. Whether credit is allowed for previous education and training …………………………………...18 16. Rules of student conduct and conditions for probation or dismissal…...……………………………….19 17. DBI Online Courses ……………………………………………………………...………………………….19 18. Registration Fee and Cost per Class for student activities, laboratories, rentals, deposits, and other charges ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…...….20 18. Graduation requirements and that a certificate or diploma is awarded, and Graduation Fee….…....20 19. Type (s) of certificate (s) or diploma (s) issued ………………………………………….….…………....20 20. Student Records and Transcript Information ………………………………….……………….………....20 21. Financial Information………………………………………………………….……….…………………….20 22. Equipment to be furnished by the school …………………………………………………………….…...21 23. Withdrawal and Refund Policy……………………………………………………………………..……….21 24. Placement Assistance and Health Services………………………………………….…………………...21 25. Complaints ……………………………………………………………….…………………………………..21 3 Updated: July 29, 2016 www.detroitbible.org DBI - STERLING HEIGHTS SITE: Located at: Rockpointe Community Church 38100 Utica Road Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312 (586) 939-6817 Office Hours: DBI Sterling Heights Site: Tuesday from 7:00p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Founder: Pastor Christopher W. Brooks Academic Dean/Executive Director: Pastor Flynn A. Smith Registrar/Administrative Director: Min. Carolyn Thornton Site Director: Pastor Mickey Badalamenti Site Assistant Administrators: Cheryl Stafford & Crystal Steiniger 4 Updated: July 29, 2016 A Word from the Founder... Pastor Christopher W. Brooks Welcome to the Detroit Bible Institute! On behalf of the faculty and staff, I want you to know that we are thrilled that you have chosen to study with us. We exist to help you develop into a world-impacting Christian leader by providing a biblical, theological and ministerial education that is high-quality, affordable and accessible. The Detroit Bible Institute was established eleven years ago and since that time we have taught nearly a thousand students. Our students come from a variety of churches and backgrounds. Many either currently hold or are preparing for leader- ship positions in their churches and come to be more fully equipped for ministry. Others enroll at the Detroit Bible Institute because they desire to better understand and defend their Christian faith in the context of their daily lives. While our stu- dents range in age, come from different backgrounds, and enroll for a variety of purposes, their desire is the same: to receive a quality Christian education in order to more greatly impact the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The 2016-2017 school year is an exciting time to be a student at the Detroit Bible Institute. As one of the largest bible institutes in the state, we fulfill our mission by offering our students the best education available at the most affordable price. Our quality faculty composed of seasoned pastors and seminary-trained profes- sors are gifted and knowledgeable in their fields of study. We serve our students through our Foundational Biblical Studies Program, our Advanced Biblical Studies Program., and now we are offering DBI On-line. For those desiring to go further in their educational pursuits, we are in partnership with Grace College and Theologi- cal Seminary and our graduates receive 15 credits towards their associates or bachelors degree. There has never been a better time to enroll at the Detroit Bible Institute. We look forward to getting to know you and to helping you become the fully-equipped, world-impacting leader that you are called to be. 5 Updated: July 29, 2016 Note about the Catalog While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information within the academic catalog and web site, the Detroit Bible Institute reserves the right to change, without notice, statements in the catalog concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters. Changes to an academic catalog that are necessary following the start of the fall semester will be noted as an addendum to the original catalog. It is students’ responsibility to schedule a meeting with Detroit Bible Institute advisory staff and to be knowledgeable about institutional requirements, academic regulations, and calendar deadlines speci- fied in the catalog. MEMBERSHIPS, PARTNERSHIPS and LICENSES The Detroit Bible Institute is: Applying for Affiliate Status in The Association of Biblical Higher Education 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Suite 130, Orlando, Florida 32822, (407) 207-0808 In partnership with Grace College & Theological Seminary 200 Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, Indiana 46590, (800) 544-7223 or (574) 372-5100 Licensed with The State of Michigan—Lic. # 20130006 6 Updated: July 29, 2016 INSTITUTE PERSONNEL TEACHING FACULTY Pastor Christopher W. Brooks Dr. Sabrina Black Professor of: Apologetics, Systematic Theology, Homiletics and Her- Professor of Counseling (all classes) meneutics H.D., Counseling Ministry, International School of Ministry M.A., Apologetics, Biola University M.A., Counseling, Wayne State University B.A., Finance, Michigan State University B.A., Psychology, Wayne State University Pastor Flynn A. Smith Pastor John L. Watkins Professor of: Systematic Theology, Hermeneutics and Essential Instructor of Inductive Bible Study Christian Doctrine Certificate, Biblical Studies, Detroit Bible Institute M.A., Teaching of Mathematics, University of Detroit Mercy B.S., Art (minor in marketing), Southeast Missouri State Universi- B.S., Geography, Michigan State University ty Pursuing M.A. New Testament Studies, Andersonville Theological Lavern Kimbrough Seminary Professor of: Essential Christian Doctrine and Biblical Counsel- Professor Michael Smokovitz ing Professor of Introduction to Hebrew M.A., Counseling Psychology, Michigan Theological Seminary Pursuing M.A. in Divinity, Moody Theological Seminary B.A., Psychology, William Tyndale College B.A., Psychology & Philosophy, Wayne State University Minister Carolyn Thornton Pastor Keith Nelson Instructor of New Testament Survey Professor of Old Testament Survey M.A., Theology, University of Detroit Mercy Associates in Theology, Full Gospel Christian Church College, B.A., Theology, William Tyndale Bible College Associates Degree from Grace College Detroit in Biblical Studies Pastor Randy Tomko Pastor Leslie Smith Professor of Old Testament Survey Professor of: Biblical Leadership and Homiletics Ordained Minister & Associate, Messenger Fellowship Graduate: Detroit Bible Institute, St. Matthew School of Divinity, Postgraduate in Biblical Studies/Theology, Wheaton College Evangelical Theological Association and Dale Carnegie Insti- B.S., Psychology, Evangel University tute—School of Effective Speaking and Human Relations Pastor Mickey Badalamenti Pastor Andrew Robinson Professor of Apologetics Professor of Church History Ordained Minister & Associate, Messenger Fellowship M.A., Medieval Studies, Western Michigan University B.S., Engineering, B.S., Music, University of Michigan B.A., History, Grand Valley State University Pastor Randy Rheaume Min. Debrah Chavis Professor of New Testament Survey and Life of Christ Instructor of: Theology of Prayer Ordained & Licensed Minister, PhD, University of Wales, DMin, Trini- Author of Set Apart for GOD—31 Day Devotional ty Evangelical Divinity School, ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, Director Of Evangel Ministries Intercessor Prayer Ministry BRE Religious Education, William Tyndale Professor Ella Lewis Dr. Donald Pedde Instructor of: Systematic Theology, Hermeneutics and Degrees are from Pensacola Christian College… BA