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Admission InformationTransfer & Prior Learning Credits Core Curriculum (General Studies)
Admission Information Southwest Bible College & Seminary offers faculty directed external degree programs. No campus time is required. The open book method of instruction and test exams are applied in most cases. Final exams and actual ministry requirements may be necessary for some degree programs. You may enroll at any time and your degree is granted upon your completion of your program. Your diploma will be issued when all course work is completed and all tuition is paid.
Course Materials
Each course comes with complete; instructions for course work and testing. Textbooks or workbooks are used for most courses, however some courses are on cassette tapes with an accompanying syllabus. Grades are reported to the student on a monthly statement. The statement is sent the first week of each month showing the tuition balance and grades for courses received. The student may call at any time concerning questions about his/her classes. The number to call for assistance with course work is: 770-287-3311.
Course CreditsEach course in the undergraduate program (A.A. and/ or B.A.), is worth 3 credit hours, unless otherwise noted. Each course in the graduate and post graduate (Seminary Level) program is worth 4 credit hours, unless otherwise noted.
Transfer and Prior Learning Credits
1. Transfer Credit S.B.C.S. will accept as transfer, all completed courses passed through a reputable institution. These courses will be evaluated and recorded on the official transcript. When possible they will be applied to courses required for a specific degree. 2. Prior Learning Credit S.B.C.S. awards credit for seminars and workshops attended through work or church if they meet guideline standards. (Seminar class hours are divided by 10 for semester hour.) 3. Ministerial Service and Life/ Work experience S.B.C.S. will evaluate ministerial and life/work experience and apply credit as per SBCS accrediting guidelines. These credits can be applied to each degree through the Master's level. Life experience credit is not available at Doctoral level. (Five credit hours may be earned for each year of ministry, church staff, evangelism, teaching or workshops with a maximum of 30 hours toward a Bachelors degree and 8 hours toward a Masters degree.) Number of years times 5 equals credit hours. 4. Post High School Education Course of special study: counseling courses, Hebrew or Greek courses, pastoral diploma, extension courses, church approved courses or other related courses will be evaluated and applied as warranted by SBCS.
Course Grade Report 94-100 A 87-93 B 79-86 C 71-78 D 0 - 70 F Students with failing grades are allowed another attempt for a higher grade on any session assignment. At that time, individual procedures of counseling, assistance, and encouragement are provided. A student is only failed if they cannot pass on second attempt at course or failure to try. Our primary goal is to help you achieve your certification or degree.
Core Curriculum (General Studies)The Bachelor of Arts program requires all students to complete a core curriculum of essential Bible knowledge. They may be waived only if the student has previously completed these courses of their equivalent. BAC401 Old Testament Survey BAC402 New Testament Survey BAC403 Basic Christian Theology BAC404 Doctrine BAC405 Prayer
General InformationApplications for admission to Southwest Bible College & Seminary are considered without regard to sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin. S.B.C.S. will accept any and all individuals who desire to increase their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Each prospective student will be assessed according to academic background and experience. An individualized program of study will be set up to meet those needs. An application form is furnished with this catalog and must be sent to admissions office. Once the admissions office receives an application, with a fifty dollar registration fee and the cost of his first textbook, the student will be notified by mail regarding acceptance and a personalized degree plan. The fifty dollars registration fee is non-refundable. Tuition payments begin on the second month, (1st month following enrollment).
Dismissal PolicyS.B.C.S. reserves the right at any time to place on probation, suspend or dismiss any student whose academic standing, financial obligations, progress or conduct is not deemed as satisfactory by the administration. You will be treated with respect and in a Christian manner, and we expect the same in return. Christian ethics and standards apply.
Tuition Refund
Tuition paid on the monthly payment plan must be paid by the 10th of each month. Your promptness in this matter is appreciated and helps keep the tuition cost down. No work will be graded or textbooks sent if tuition is not current. Textbooks must be paid for when ordered. The cost of textbooks are listed next to each course and is in addition to the tuition. There is a $5.00 Shipping and Handling charge on each textbook. (in the USA outside the USA $25.00 per book) Remittance is to be paid by check or money order, or Visa/MasterCard. Make checks payable to: Southwest Bible College & Seminary. Checks returned are charged to our account, therefore are subject to a $35.00 Service charge. If you have any problems with your monthly payments please let us know, as it is our desire to maintain accurate record keeping. If tuition is not paid for a period of 3 months the student will be suspended and a $250.00 re-enrollment fee must be paid to continue with your program. We are only able to keep tuition low and on a monthly basis by your faithful payments as agreed.
Time Requirements
Program Maximum Time of Completion Pastoral Certification 24 months Associate of Arts Program 36 months Bachelor of Arts Program 36 months beyond the AA Master of Arts Program 18 months Doctorate Program 18 months PhD Program 36 months Thesis 18 months Special circumstances allow students to file for an extension in which case a student must have prior written permission.
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