2020-2021 General Catalog & Student Handbook Catalog No. IX August 2020 Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies About this Catalog/Handbook This Catalog/Handbook is published for the purpose of providing information about Southeast and its program of study. Announcements contained herein are subject to change without notice and may not be regarded in the nature of binding obligations to Southeast. Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies reserves the right to change curricula, policies, and practices as described in this Catalog/ Handbook as circumstances, efficiency of operations, and fiscal contingencies may require. Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies is under the oversight of the elders of the Karns church of Christ. Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning the quality of education, ethical business practices, and fiscal responsibility. General Catalog & Student Handbook 2020-2021 CATALOG & STUDENT HANDBOOK CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ................................................................................ 1 MISSION STATEMENT ............................................................ 3 HISTORY .................................................................................... 4 LOCATION AND FACILITIES ................................................. 7 SPECIAL EVENTS ON CAMPUS .............................................. 8 ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Application Process:.................................................................. 9 Personal Interview Process ...................................................... 10 Entrance/Exit Examination .................................................... 11 Readmission Policy ................................................................. 11 Foreign Students..................................................................... 12 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Financial Responsibility of Student......................................... 13 Tuition/Fees ........................................................................... 13 Transcript Fees ....................................................................... 14 Textbooks and Technology ..................................................... 14 Refunds .................................................................................. 14 Financial Assistance at Southeast ............................................ 14 Veterans .................................................................................. 15 Housing ................................................................................. 15 Insurance ................................................................................ 16 Employment .......................................................................... 16 Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies ACADEMICS Academic Standards................................................................ 17 Unit of Credit ........................................................................ 17 Academic Classification .......................................................... 17 Student Load .......................................................................... 17 Advising ................................................................................. 18 Clock Hours ........................................................................... 18 Writing Courses ..................................................................... 18 Course Identification .............................................................. 19 Course Prefix and Number ..................................................... 19 Grades and Quality Points ...................................................... 20 Grade Point Average ............................................................... 22 Grade Reports ........................................................................ 22 Grading Policy/Syllabus .......................................................... 22 Disability Policy ..................................................................... 24 Academic Probation .............................................................. 24 Academic Suspension ............................................................. 25 Permanent Records ................................................................. 25 Transcripts ............................................................................. 25 Student Files ........................................................................... 25 Student Grievance/Appeal Procedures .................................... 27 Withdrawal From a Course .................................................... 28 Medical Withdrawal ............................................................... 28 Transfer of Credit to Southeast ............................................... 29 Transfer of Credit from Southeast ........................................... 29 Class Attendance Policy .......................................................... 29 Excused Absences ................................................................... 30 Make-up Work ...................................................................... 30 Unexcused Absences ............................................................... 31 Academic Dishonesty ............................................................. 31 Academic Petitions ................................................................. 32 Exceptions ............................................................................. 32 Petition for Individualized Instruction .................................... 32 Graduation Requirements ...................................................... 33 General Catalog & Student Handbook Graduation ............................................................................. 33 Women’s Enrichment ............................................................. 34 PROGRAM OF STUDY Regular Curriculum—2020-2022 .......................................... 35 Mid-Year Curriculum—2021-2022 ........................................ 37 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ...................................................... 41 ADDITIONAL SCHOOL POLICIES Course Evaluations ................................................................. 53 Disciplinary Actions ............................................................... 53 Disciplinary Probation ........................................................... 53 Disciplinary Suspension ......................................................... 54 Progress Interviews ................................................................. 54 Weather Policy ....................................................................... 55 ADMINISTRATION Elders, Karns church of Christ ................................................ 56 Director .................................................................................. 56 Administrative Staff ................................................................ 56 Faculty ................................................................................... 57 Adjunct Faculty ...................................................................... 58 Instructors—Women’s Courses ............................................... 61 Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies 2020-2021 STUDENT HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS 2020-2021 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ..................................... 64 ACADEMICS Chapel Attendance ................................................................. 66 Bible Translations and Memory Work .................................... 66 Student Wives ........................................................................ 66 Library ................................................................................... 68 CONDUCT Code of Conduct ................................................................... 70 Harassment ............................................................................ 71 Anti-Harassment Policy .......................................................... 71 Worship Attendance ............................................................... 72 General Appearance................................................................ 73 Dress Code ............................................................................. 73 Classroom .............................................................................. 74 FINANCIAL Support and Finances ............................................................. 76 Check Cashing Privileges ........................................................ 77 Housing ................................................................................. 77 GENERAL POLICIES Building and Equipment ........................................................ 78 Graduation ............................................................................. 78 Special Awards ........................................................................ 79 Speaking Opportunities .......................................................... 79 Student Liasions ..................................................................... 80 Placement Opportunities ........................................................ 80 Administrative Chart .............................................................. 81 1 WELCOME TO SOUTHEAST The East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions began in Feb- ruary 1971 as a work of the Karns church of Christ. The school was designed to give mature,