2008-2009 College Catalog “CHANGING THE WORLD THROUGH THE UNCHANGING WORD®” The Baptist College of Florida is accredited by the CommissionC on Colleges of the Southern Association Overview of Colleges and Schools to award Associate and BaccalaureateB degrees. Contact the Commission on CollegesColl at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033- 40974 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the 5400 COLLEGE DRIVE |GRACEVILLE, FLORIDA 32440-1898 accreditation of The Baptist College of Florida. FAX (850) 263-7506 | [email protected] An accredited Institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music Admissions 11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21, Reston, VA 20190, (703) 437-0700 LicensedLice by the Commission for Independent Education, FloridaFlor Department of Education. Additional information regardingreg this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at: 325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414 Student Life Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, Toll-free telephone number (888) 224-6684 Membership in: • TheT National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities • International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities • Association of Christian Schools International Finances DIRECTIONS From Dothan on 231 South, turn at Hwy 109 - 13 miles. From 2008-20092 CATALOG Tallahassee on I-10, take exit 120 at Chipley - 15 miles on Hwy 77N. TheT Sixty-Sixth Session The information contained in this catalog was accurate at the time of publication. However, whenever necessary, the trustees, administrators, and faculty of The Baptist College of Florida reserve the right to make changes in regulations and policies. In the Academics event of such changes, notice will be given. DIRECTIONS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Administration, Denominational Matters, Chapel Speakers Church Relations, and Ministry Referral....................................................................................................President Admissions, Alumni Affairs, and Public Relations ..........................................................................Director of Marketing Development (Wills, Trusts, Donations, Other Gifts) ..............................................................................Vice President Courses for Development Faculty Matters ....................................................................................................................Dean of the Faculty Financial Aid ................................................................................................................. Director of Financial Aid Housing ...................................................................................................................Director of Student Services Music ............................................................................................................................... Chair, Music Division Online Campus ........................................................................................................ Director of Distance Learning School Expense, Payment on Organization Accounts ...................................................................................................................Office of Business Affairs Student Records ................................................................................................................................ Registrar OFFICE HOURS College offices normally are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Anyone wishing to see a member of the administrative staff at any other time should write or phone for an appointment. Please note that the college is in the Central Time Zone. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Glossary In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Baptist College of Florida does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or military service in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admissions policies; or employment. Under federal law, the college may discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purposes. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to R.C. Hammack, Senior Vice President at (850) 263-3261 ext. 431. 1 www.baptistcollege.edu TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Overview ..............................................................4 VI. Courses ............................................................33 Mission .....................................................4 Course Numbers ........................................33 History .....................................................4 Rotation of Courses .................................... 33 Accreditations and Memberships ......................4 Prerequisites ............................................33 Doctrinal Statement .....................................4 Fields of Instruction.................................... 33 Biblical Worldview .......................................5 Biblical Foundation..................................... 33 Faculty .....................................................5 Biblical Introduction ...................................34 Campus and Facilities ...................................5 Christian Education ....................................34 Overview Directed Study ..........................................35 II. Admissions ..............................................................7 Education ................................................35 Admission Requirements ................................7 English .................................................... 36 Application for Admission ...............................7 Evangelism............................................... 37 Degree Seeking Applicants ..............................7 Greek .....................................................37 Special Applicants ........................................7 Hebrew ................................................... 37 Readmission ...............................................8 History ...................................................38 International Students ...................................8 Humanities ..............................................38 Transfer of Credit From Other Institutions ...........9 Information Technology ...............................38 Admissions Leadership ...............................................39 III. Student Life ............................................................10 Mathematics ............................................. 40 Atmosphere .............................................10 Media Ministry ..........................................40 Housing ................................................... 10 Missions ..................................................40 Campus Life .............................................10 Music: Applied ..........................................41 Spiritual Enrichment ...................................10 Music: Conducting ......................................42 Publications .............................................10 Music: Education .......................................42 Services ..................................................10 Music: Technology ......................................42 Music: Ensemble ........................................43 Student Life IV. Finances ............................................................11 Music: Guitar ............................................43 General Financial Policies............................. 11 Music: History and Literature ........................ 44 Payment of Accounts ..................................11 Music: Piano .............................................44 Deferred Payment Plans ............................... 11 Music: Theory ...........................................44 Refund Policies.......................................... 12 Music: Church ...........................................45 Transcripts of College Credits ........................12 Music: Voice .............................................45 Contributions to the School and Students .......... 12 New Testament .........................................46 Financial Aid ............................................12 Finances Old Testament ..........................................46 Employment .............................................13 Pastoral Ministry ........................................47 Grants ....................................................13 Philosophy ...............................................47 Loans .....................................................14 Portuguese ............................................... 47 Scholarships .............................................14 Preaching ................................................47 Benefits for Veterans .................................. 15 Psychology and Counseling ........................... 48 Vocational Rehabilitation .............................16 Science ...................................................49 Sign Language ...........................................49 V. Academics ............................................................16 Sociology .................................................49 Semester Plan ........................................... 16 Academics Spanish ...................................................49 General Education/Basic Skills .......................16 Speech ...................................................49 Basic Skills Placement Guidelines