2008-2009 Academic Catalog A School of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 2008-2009 Boyce College Academic Catalog 2008-2009 Academic Catalog i 2008-2009 Boyce College Academic Catalog ii 2008-2009 Boyce College Academic Catalog TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the President ............................................................................................................... 1 About Boyce .................................................................................................................................. 3-16 Abstract of Principles .............................................................................................................. 3 The Baptist Faith and Message ................................................................................................5 Mission ................................................................................................................................. 13 Accreditation ......................................................................................................................... 13 Denominational Affi liation .................................................................................................... 13 Historical Sketch ................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Programs .............................................................................................................. 16 Seminary Wives Institute ...................................................................................................... 16 Extension Centers ................................................................................................................. 16 Student Life.................................................................................................................................17-22 Campus Activities .................................................................................................................. 17 Worship ................................................................................................................................. 17 Mission Opportunities .......................................................................................................... 17 Student Conduct ................................................................................................................... 18 Student Council and Organizations ...................................................................................... 18 Clinic and Health Insurance ................................................................................................. 19 Student Support Center ........................................................................................................ 19 Recreation and Fitness.......................................................................................................... 19 Dining Services ..................................................................................................................... 19 Employment ......................................................................................................................... 19 Housing ................................................................................................................................ 20 Guest Housing ...................................................................................................................... 21 Library .................................................................................................................................. 21 Bookstore ............................................................................................................................. 22 Computer Stations ................................................................................................................ 22 Admissions .................................................................................................................................23-26 Admission Requirements ...................................................................................................... 23 Applicants with Special Circumstances ................................................................................. 24 Obtaining Application Forms ................................................................................................ 25 Application Deadlines ........................................................................................................... 26 Financial Aid ...............................................................................................................................27-29 Scholarships Through Boyce College .................................................................................... 27 Other Assistance from Boyce College .................................................................................... 27 Tuition Assistance from Other Sources ................................................................................. 28 iii 2008-2009 Boyce College Academic Catalog Academic Information ................................................................................................................31-45 Registration ........................................................................................................................... 31 Add / Drop Courses (Schedule Changes) ..............................................................................31 Advising................................................................................................................................. 31 Class Schedules .................................................................................................................... 31 Orientation ........................................................................................................................... 32 The Writing Center ................................................................................................................ 32 Registering for Courses at Other School ................................................................................32 Student Status ....................................................................................................................... 32 Grades................................................................................................................................... 34 Policies .................................................................................................................................. 35 Graduation ............................................................................................................................ 37 Transfer of credit .................................................................................................................. 37 Fees and Charges .................................................................................................................. 40 Schedule of Fees and Charges ...............................................................................................42 Special Fees and Benefi ts ...................................................................................................... 43 Programs of Study .......................................................................................................................47-64 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 47 Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies .............................................................48 Bachelor of Arts in Christian Worldview and Apologetics ...................................................... 50 Bachelor of Arts in Expository Preaching and Pastoral Leadership .......................................51 Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Church Ministry Major ...........................................53 Christian Leadership Concentration ..........................................................................54 Children’s Ministry Concentration ............................................................................54 Women’s Studies Concentration................................................................................ 54 Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Counseling Major ................................................... 55 Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Missions Major .......................................................57 Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Music Ministry Major ............................................. 59 Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies: Youth Ministry Major ..............................................61 Associate of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies .............................................................63 Biblical Languages ................................................................................................................ 64 Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................65-87 International Center for Youth Ministry ......................................................................................89-94 Directory ...................................................................................................................................95-109 Faculty of Boyce College .......................................................................................................