Grand Rapids, Michigan Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2013-2014 1. Ketcham Bldg. (Admissions/Financial Aid 21. Theatre Storage Building Welcome Center) (KETC) 22. Hansen Athletic Center (BHAC) 2. Warren Faber Hall – Bookstore (FABR) 23. Miller Library (MLLB) 3. Bolthouse Hall (BOLT) 24. Administration Building (ADMN) 4. Gordon Hall (GORD) 25. Daverman Hall (DAVR) 5. Miller Hall (MLHL) 26. Cornerstone University Radio 6. Gainey Conference Center (GAIN) 27. Professional & Graduate Studies 7. Corum Student Union (CORM) Bldg. and Accounting Office 8. Quincer Hall (QURH) 28. Theatre Costume Storage & Rentals 9. Pickett Hall (PIRH) 29. Campus Services – 2901 Bradford St. 10. Keithley Hall (KERH) 30. Herald Office – 1128 Leffingwell 11. VanOsdel Hall (VORH) 31. 1142 Leffingwell 12. Cook Hall (CKRH) 32. 1158 Leffingwell 13. Fuller Hall (FURH) 33. 1180 Leffingwell 14. Knol Hall (KNRH) 34. 2830 Leonard 15. Morris Hall (MORH) 35. Shabach House – 2968 Leonard 16. Babcock Hall (BKRH) 36. I.S. House – 3014 Leonard 17. Crawford Hall (CDRH) 37. Faculty Office Building (FOB) 1001 E BELTLINE AVE NE 18. Wood Seminary Bldg. (WOOD) 38. Softball Field GRAND RAPIDS MI 49525-5897 19. Matthews Auditorium (MATA) 39. De Witt Baseball Field 800.787.9778 | www.cornerstone.edu 20. Pirsig/DeBruyn Chapel (PDCH) 40. Soccer Field 41. Central Hall TABLE OF CONTENTS 2013-2014 Academic Calendar ..........................................................................4 A Letter from the President ............................................................................5 About Cornerstone ....................................................................................6 Spiritual Formation ....................................................................................11 Campus Life .........................................................................................13 Admissions ..........................................................................................17 Financial Information .................................................................................21 Academic Information ................................................................................29 Degree Information ...................................................................................47 Designing a Program ................................................................................ 54 Bible, Religion & Ministry Division ......................................................................58 Business Division .................................................................................... 69 Communication & Media Division ..................................................................... 84 Humanities Division ..................................................................................101 Kinesiology, Science & Mathematics Division ........................................................... 117 Music Division .......................................................................................137 Social Science Division ...............................................................................148 Teacher Education Division ...........................................................................158 Index ...............................................................................................179 3 | BUILD A LIFE THAT MATTERS 2013-2014 ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2013 Terra Firma Arrival (Undergraduate) ............................................................................Aug. 28 Faculty Work Days ...........................................................................................Aug. 29 Labor Day (No Classes) .......................................................................................Sept. 2 Classes Begin ................................................................................................Sept. 4 Fall Break. Oct. 14-15 Mid-Term ..................................................................................................Oct. 16-18 Registration Begins ............................................................................................Oct. 21 Last Day for withdrawal without W/P or W/E ....................................................................Nov. 11 Thanksgiving Break ........................................................................................Nov. 27-29 Class Resume ................................................................................................Nov. 26 Last day for withdrawal without W/E ............................................................................Dec. 2 Final Day of Classes ...........................................................................................Dec. 6 Final Exams ................................................................................................ Dec. 9-12 SPRING 2014 J-Term (Undergrad) .........................................................................................Jan. 2-15 Classes Begin ................................................................................................Jan. 20 Spring Break ...............................................................................................March 3-7 Classes Resume .............................................................................................March 10 Mid-Term ................................................................................................ March 17-21 Registration Begins ..........................................................................................March 17 Last Day for withdrawal without W/P or W/E .................................................................March 24 Easter Break (Fri. – Mon.) .................................................................................. April 18-21 Classes Resume (Tues.) ...................................................................................... April 22 Last day for withdrawal without W/E .......................................................................... April 22 Final Day of Classes ......................................................................................... April 25 Final Exams ..........................................................................................April 28 – May 1 Commencement ..............................................................................................May 3 4 | CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear prospective student, Welcome to one of life’s most exciting adventures! There are few experiences as significant as college life. And, there are few choices that are as determinative than the choice of what school you will attend to get that experience. During your college years you will make life-long friends and discover new horizons of spiritual, intellectual, social and personal growth. Being clear about God’s leading in your life at this point is huge. Given the importance of this decision, you can’t imagine how thrilled I am that you have picked up the catalog for Cornerstone University. As you read through these pages you will find a lot of information that will be helpful as you navigate your decision. As president I can promise you that we make every effort to provide an education that will equip you to have a meaningful and successful future in a campus environment where you will thrive. As you look through these pages, remember that Cornerstone University is not just course descriptions, program details and cost analysis. What we can’t put into print is the sense of belonging and community that you will experience here. Caring professors, motivating spiritual experiences, top-flight athletics, important discussions about life and love that happen when you hang out with friends, and life-changing impact as you meet Jesus in new and fresh ways… all a part of the Cornerstone experience. We’d love for you to come and visit us as a part of your decision process. In many respects life at Cornerstone is only fully appreciated when you walk our halls, meet our faculty and hear our students tell you why they love what they are learning and becoming at Cornerstone. If you have any questions please let us know. We want to help you find God’s will in your college choice in a clear and confident way! Cordially, Joseph M. Stowell President 5 | BUILD A LIFE THAT MATTERS ABOUT CORNERSTONE OUR IDENTITY: WHO WE ARE: Cornerstone is a Christ-centered university with a passion for global influence through the transforming power of the gospel. OUR MISSION: WHY WE EXIST: We exist to empower men and women to excel as influencers in our world for Christ by offering a student-focused learning community where Jesus Christ is central. OUR VISION: WHAT WE ASPIRE TO: We aspire to create a thriving community of fully devoted followers of Jesus in a spiritually contagious, academically excellent, richly resourced and culturally diverse learning environment that attracts outstanding students, faculty and staff who influence our world for Christ, his church and his kingdom. HISTORY Cornerstone University is an independent, evangelical Christian institution. The university (formerly Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary) began as an evening Bible institute in the educational wing of the Wealthy Street Baptist Church on Jan. 7, 1941. Two hundred and eleven students enrolled in Bible courses designed to make them more effective lay workers in local churches. The response to the program and the expressed desire of many students to enter into ministry led to the inauguration of a day school