Oklahoma Baptist College and Institute 5517 NW 23rd Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73127 Phone: 405-943-3334 Fax: 405-943-3712 Website: www.oklahomabaptistcollege.com Email: [email protected] Founded: 1972 Colors: Blue and Gold Motto: "The School of the Prophets" Distinctive: "Producing Preachers Who Can Preach!" Oklahoma Baptist College and Institute (OBC) reserves the right to make necessary catalog changes (regulations, courses, personnel and costs) without notice. In most cases, the college will attempt to communicate these changes to all students, faculty, and staff through memos, announcements, and/or email. It is important that each student familiarize himself with the provisions set forth in this catalog and that he complete his proper responsibilities concerning them. This catalog is maintained online and constitutes the only official version on a continuing basis. Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 1st Ed., 1-2-14 Page | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... 2 Accreditation Status ................................................................................................................ 5 Note to Veterans ....................................................................................................................... 5 Foreign Students....................................................................................................................... 5 Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy ............................................................................... 6 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act ...................................................................... 6 Catalog .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Message from President - Dr. Tom Vineyard ................................................................ 6 Administration .......................................................................................................................... 7 Faculty and Staff ....................................................................................................................... 7 Advisory Board Members ..................................................................................................... 8 Message from Executive Vice-President ......................................................................... 8 - Dr. Joe Finn ............................................................................................................................... 8 The Philosophy and Purpose of OBC ................................................................................ 9 The Control and Administration of OBC ....................................................................... 11 The Sponsor ........................................................................................................................ 11 The President ...................................................................................................................... 11 Statement of Faith .................................................................................................................. 11 Position on the King James Bible ..................................................................................... 12 Why OBC Should Be Your Choice ..................................................................................... 12 Student Activities/Information ........................................................................................ 12 Christian Service................................................................................................................ 12 Church Membership and Attendance ....................................................................... 13 Chapel .................................................................................................................................... 13 Bus Ministry ........................................................................................................................ 13 Dormitory Life .................................................................................................................... 13 Personal Property Insurance ....................................................................................... 13 Married Students............................................................................................................... 13 Health Service ..................................................................................................................... 14 Medical/Hospitalization/Surgical Insurance ........................................................ 14 Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 1st Ed., 1-2-14 Page | 2 Sports ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Automobiles ........................................................................................................................ 14 Summer Dormitory Regulations ................................................................................. 14 Rules and Regulations ..................................................................................................... 14 Financial Information ........................................................................................................... 14 Tuition and Room/Board .............................................................................................. 14 Additional Fees (per semester) ................................................................................... 15 Method of Payment .......................................................................................................... 15 Payment Plans .................................................................................................................... 16 Auditing a Course .............................................................................................................. 16 Refund Policy ...................................................................................................................... 16 Holidays, Breaks, and Summer Time ........................................................................ 17 Financial Assistance .............................................................................................................. 17 Academic Merit Award ................................................................................................... 17 Ensemble Merit Award ................................................................................................... 17 Pastor’s Child Merit Award ........................................................................................... 17 Work Study Program ....................................................................................................... 18 Youth Conference Preacher Boy Merit Award ...................................................... 18 Entrance Requirements ....................................................................................................... 18 General .................................................................................................................................. 18 First-Time Students ......................................................................................................... 18 Transfer Students ............................................................................................................. 19 Former Students ................................................................................................................ 19 Correspondence Courses ............................................................................................... 19 Special Admissions ........................................................................................................... 19 Academic Information .......................................................................................................... 19 Standing ................................................................................................................................ 19 Full-Time/Part-Time ....................................................................................................... 20 Attendance ........................................................................................................................... 20 Examinations ...................................................................................................................... 20 Test Out Examination ...................................................................................................... 20 Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 1st Ed., 1-2-14 Page | 3 English Proficiency ........................................................................................................... 20 Foreign Language Requirements ............................................................................... 21 Grading System .................................................................................................................. 21 Course Load ......................................................................................................................... 22 Course Work 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