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Student Handbook

PROPECTUS - CATALOG 2014-2015 P.O. Box 1782 Opelousas, LA 70571 (Voice) 1-866-297-4180 (Fax) 1-270-817-3998 http://www.stgeorgedivinitycollege.com Dr. Prince W. Rolle

Chancellor A Word of Explanation About This Catalog The material contained in this catalog is for information only and does not

constitute a contract between the student and the college. The college reserves the right to make necessary changes in curricula, policies, or fees. For current curricular offerings, please refer to class schedules issued at the beginning of each semester

TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Message From the President …………………………………………….

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Introduction to the Bible College Introduction ………………………………………………………………

History, Purpose, and Development of the School ………………………..

Mission Statement of the School …………………………………………………….

The Overall Picture of the School ……………………………………………………

Church-Based Ministry Training …………………………………………..

Administration …………………………………………………………….

Faculty and Staff ………………………………………………………..

Academic Practices and Procedures…………………………………..

Accountability ……………………………………………………………..

School Location and Contact Information …………………………..

Office Hours ……………………………………………………………………

2. Spiritual Life CLEP Policies and procedures ……………………………………………………….

Graduation Policy ……………………………………………………………………..

Spiritual Life…………………………………………………………………………..

Prayer Life……………………………………………………………………………

Counseling……………………………………………………………………………

Participating………………………………………………………………………….

How It Works……………………………………………………………………….

Hard Skills…………………………………………………………………………..

Progress System…………………………………………………………………….

Accreditation and Recognition…………………………………………………….

Diplomas………………………………………………………………………….

Transcript Request………………………………………………………………..

Admission Requirements…………………………………………………………

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Social Guidelines Standard of Conduct ………………………………………………………………..

Disciplinary Action ………………………………………………………………….

Suspension ………………………………………………………………………….

Termination …………………………………………………………………………

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Academic Life Academic Guidance…………………………………………………………….

Academic Life Registration ……………………………………………………………………..

Transfer Students ………………………………………………………………..

Transfer of Credits ………………………………………………………………..

Transcripts ………………………………………………………………………..

Grading System ………………………………………………………………….

Grading Standards ………………………………………………………………

Course Load ……………………………………………………………………..

Audit ……………………………………………………………………………

Dropping and Adding Courses ……………………………………………………

Academic Difficulties ………………………………………………………………

Repeat Courses ………………………………………………………………………..

Class Attendance ……………………………………………………………………

Assignments and Examinations …………………………………………………….

Academic Probation ………………………………………………………………….

Academic Disputes ………………………………………………………..

Withdrawal from College …………………………………………………………

Change of Address Procedures ……………………………………………………..

Media Use …………………………………………………………………………..

Academic Honesty ………………………………………………………………..

Violations of Academic Honesty ………………………………………………

Responsible Actions By Student ……………………………………………

5. Business Affairs Transfer of Credits …………………………………………………………….

6. Educational Program Intern Program......................................................................

Curriculum...........................................................................

FOREWORD Message From The Chancellor Welcome to the St. George Divinity College!

St. George Divinity College was started in 2005 to offer Accelerated Degrees to working men and women who could not find the time to attend a traditional college, but still needed a degree. We offer programs which allow them to study, independently, at home, in a casual and comfortable environment, to complete their dream of graduating with a degree.

We intend for our graduates to give back to the community by using the knowledge gained, and their God-given abilities and skills to serve their family, friends, and others in the local community.

In addition, the College offers non-degree classes, music groups, which interested members of the area may join, and other ministries which will be implemented in the future.

St, George Divinity College intends to develop a First Class Music Program. Our Students will be able to excel in Sacred Music. We offer majors in piano, voice, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Strings.

Students can graduate with their Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate Degree in Sacred Music.

We believe that God must be Glorified in all that we do. Services of Worship, which will be led by our students, will be offered in the future. This will give them training time and help them to improve their skills.

St. George Divinity College offers Degrees in over 30 Subject Areas. Our goal is to help you choose a Ministry which you like and in which you will serve for a long time. We will train you to Start Your Own Business, or you may choose to work with other Ministries.

All of our Classes offers Students the opportunity do research projects. Students are encouraged to do further, independent, research.

Dr. Prince W. Rolle Chancellor St. George Divinity College

CHAPTER ONE Introduction to the College Introduction God bless you for responding to His call. What a tremendous privilege and responsibility you have, a high calling--training for the work of the ministry. You are helping fulfill your call by becoming equipped for present and future ministries.

In this first chapter we want to provide an overview of orientation information. Your Academic Dean or Advisor may be the one to personally acquaint you with this information.

The Student Handbook is designed to help familiarize the student with College life. It will tell the student what he/she can expect of the College and what the College expects as you prepare for ministry.

General student conduct is governed by the ideals and standards of the school as stated in the Student Handbook. It serves as a guide to develop lifestyles, ideals, and standards consistent with the high calling of the ministry. Each student should seek to develop these ideals and standards of conduct while he is enrolled in the College.

History, Purpose, and Development of the School St. George Divinity College was started in 2005 in Opelousas, Louisiana.. It is not the desire of the College to create a denominational structure but rather a network working between denominations, churches, organizations, and nations to raise up future leaders for worldwide spiritual growth. It is to this purpose that the St. George Divinity College is dedicated, to recruit, train, motivate, and mobilize a network of Spiritual Leaders.

The College is birthing a vision designed to move laymen from vision to reality. The curriculum takes students beyond teaching to training where participation is required.

The participation to which students are challenged is that of spiritual reproduction.

Jesus final command was to reproduce spiritually (Matthew 23:19-20).

Mission Statement of the School ST. GEORGE DIVINITY COLLEGE exists to educate, encourage, equip and empower men and women through academics, research, independent thinking, and self-realization to become Confident, Self-Sufficient World Leaders.

The Overall Picture of the School Church-Based Ministry Training Though connected with the non-denominational Church of the Elohim, the ministry of ST. GEORGE DIVINITY COLLEGE is trans-denominational. The right of each student to affiliate with the denomination of choice is respected by the institution.

This church-based College with spirit-filled staff offers aggressive ministry training for thorough equipping of Christ-Like leadership. We emphasize balanced teachings, leadership, character development and developing a biblical, scientific and philosophical, esoteric and holistic global perspective.

St. George Divinity College is a place to train men and women called to full-time or part-time ministry and those interested in becoming better equipped to serve their local church or community.

We offer academic excellence and methods that will train you to maximize your leadership skills and attitude to reach your God-given potential.

Administration The Academic Dean or Advisor of the Bible College may have an online orientation meeting for all new students or he may give you individual orientation. Your orientation will provide needed and beneficial information about many of the procedures, services and opportunities in the College.

Faculty and Staff Divinity colleges would like to employ full-time personnel, if they had sufficient money and the personnel available. But realistically speaking, you may find few full-time

teachers in your school. Many teachers are also pastors, as well as ministers in full-time secular work. Often Divinity schools could not survive without the dedicated efforts of part-time teachers. We hire only the best in their field of expertise.

Academic Practices and Procedures The Academic Dean or Advisor is responsible for the scheduling of courses. Although the Academic Dean or Advisor wants to know what courses you prefer to take, you need to remember that he has to consider all courses, all students and courses they need, as well as all teacher schedules, etc. Therefore, there will be times when you may not get your preference of courses or schedule.

You will have questions arise during the term. Your school Student Handbook is a good resource for many questions you may have. If after referring to it you do not find the answer to your question, do not hesitate to approach your Academic Dean or Advisor. .

Accountability We are a non-denominational, Divinity College. Our school is accountable to a Board of Directors.

Policy Change The changes made by the College are subject to change at any time by the formal action of the College administration.

St. George Divinity College may be contacted at: P.O. Box 1782 Opelousas, LA 70571 (Voice) 1-866-297-4180 (Fax) 1-270-817-3998 Email: stgeorgedivinitycollege@gmail.com http://www.stgeorgedivinitycollege.com Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

CLEP Policies & Procedures St. George Divinity College accepts a maximum of 15 CLEP credits toward an Associate Degree and a maximum of 30 CLEP credits toward a Bachelor’s Degree.

Students should consult with their Academic Advisor (s) and refer to their program requirements before taking a CLEP exam.

To obtain information about test centers, examination descriptions, practice materials, and to register to take a CLEP examination, please go to www.collegeboard.com Once you have accessed the College Board website click on CLEP, where you can locate all of the necessary information to prepare, register, and obtain CLEP scores.

Graduation Policy St. George Divinity College trains persons for ministry and leadership; it demands a high standard of character and conduct.

Students who by the evaluation of the faculty and administration do not demonstrate these qualities during their degree or certificate program will not be recommended for graduation. Students must be recommended by the faculty to obtain graduate status prior to graduation. Fulfillment of degree requirements does not guarantee a recommendation to graduation. St. George Divinity College reserves the right to dismiss students at any time for any reason deemed appropriate by the administrative staff. Prior to degree completion the student may be required by St. George Divinity College to furnish additional and/or updated information to ensure accuracy and a complete file.

CHAPTER TWO Spiritual Life

Prayer Life All students are encouraged to adapt and adopt a personal prayer ministry.

This may be in the form of meditation or prayer for others. The College has instituted daily prayer times, 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. A Prayer Line will be started and students are invited to join.

Counseling Faculty members are available to students who desire special prayer and counsel. In some cases, a staff or faculty member may recommend other spiritual leaders to assist the student by providing further counseling.

How It Works Learning online has many similarities to on-campus education programs. You'll have a regular semester schedule, assignments, exams, professors and other classmates who—like you—need the flexibility of earning a high-quality degree as they balance the other responsibilities of their busy lives.

Online Classroom

As an online student you will be a part of a class. A qualified faculty member oversees the course and guides you through the learning process. The difference is that you may access the course and work on your assignments when and where you choose.

Participating

Just like in a traditional classroom, you will be expected to participate with fellow students.

Using the discussion board, chat room and email you will participate in threaded discussions.

You might also collaborate on projects with other students in Moodle, a Learning Management System or other systems. Complete instructions will be given, including an Enrollment Key to enter your Virtual Classroom.

Faculty Taking an online course provides you with the opportunity to learn from the same knowledgeable faculty members who teach traditional, on-campus courses. Our faculty are not only qualified professionals in their field, but specifically skilled in the unique challenges of teaching online.

Assessments Your professor may offer weekly assignments to help you stay on track. Quizzes, exams and other assignments can be completed directly online in Blackboard.

Community As a St. George Divinity College student, you will be a part of a community of learners. Online students have diverse backgrounds and experiences, adding to the richness of the learning experience

Hard Skills You need certain technology skills to succeed in an online program. You must be familiar with: 

sending and receiving emails

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opening or sending an email attachment

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searching the Internet

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using Microsoft Word

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downloading files

Online students are required to have a computer and Internet access.

Soft Skills Various soft skills also are associated with successful online learning. You should be able to: 

work independently

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be self-motivated and self-disciplined

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manage your time wisely

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communicate effectively in writing

Lifestyle Online learning is best suited for those students who do not have the time or ability to make it to a physical class. These students may include: 

busy career professionals

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professionals who travel frequently

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nonresidents

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military personnel

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stay-at-home parents

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students who are in a dual enrollment or professional development program

Course Procedure

Our four degree programs require the following unit-credits for graduation: Associate Degree – 60 unit-credits ; Bachelor’s - 120; Master’s - 35 (beyond Bachelors) plus the required thesis (35-pages); and Doctorate - 45 (beyond Master’s) plus the required dissertation (50,000 words).

All papers must be approved by your Academic Advisor before it is written. The College may, in some cases, accept a fully documented, 100 pages Dissertation in lieu of actual class work.

Progress System: Program Length SGDC has a no residency requirements study program. Each applicant comes to us with a totally unique set of background, achievement, and life experiences. Therefore, the work to be completed will necessarily be different in the case of each student. Because our programs are individually designed and self- paced, we do not set a rigid policy of time minimums for course completions. All students must complete, however, their course (s) in the semester in which they are registered.

Flexible Calendar Year We permit an open entry and exit policy during the calendar year. Applicants are allowed to work at their own pace. We understand the constraints of time as related to other factors. Such as degree need, job responsibility and family life. Therefore, due to the individualized nature of SGDC programs, an applicant’s normal progress will be determined between each individual and the Divinity College.

Termination or Withdrawal The very nature of self-directed educational learning demands maturity, responsibility and self-discipline of the individual. Applicants must be aware of the following regulations of Bible College 1.

The Bible college attempts to give latitude in the completion of all degree requirements. However, if in our judgment, an applicant fails to make adequate progress, or submit required work toward the completion of his degree objective within the FIRST YEAR following enrollment, we reserve the right to terminate the student. Our policy is that all funds after the first week of enrollment is non-refundable.

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Should an applicant wish to voluntarily withdraw from SGDC for any reason, a formal letter must be submitted to the College with reasons given for this request.

A Government Report On The Value of a Non-Traditional Degree*

The recent result of the first widespread survey on the value of non-traditional degree was published. This survey of thousands of students, with degrees from both accredited and unaccredited schools, was designed to answer the following question among others: 

Do holders of non- traditional degrees have any particular problem in getting better jobs, or in admission to traditional graduate schools?  Are holders of non-traditional degrees happy with their degrees?  Is there any significant difference between holders of accredited and unaccredited, non-traditional degrees?

Very briefly, here are the findings of this extensive research project: Non- Traditional Degrees and Jobs In a survey of top personnel officers at 81 large corporations, the overwhelming majority felt that, yes education was important, but that a non-traditional degree was just as useful as one from a traditional school with “a strong reputation”. As the researchers said, these findings “run counter to some popular beliefs” yet the “survey data strongly suggest that employers, as a group, are not overly concerned with institutional reputation and that external degree holders should not find themselves denied opportunities in employment settings because of the nature of their degree.”

Non-Traditional Degree and Higher Education Two of the crucial issues studied here were the importance of accreditation, and how well prepared non-traditional degree holders were to undertake higher degree programs.

Approximately one-fifth of people who earned a non-traditional degree decided to go on to a higher (Master’s or Doctorate) degree. Of these, the graduate school of their choice admitted 97 percent. Out of every 100 successful applicants only three reported any problems because of the lack of accreditation of degree. Another three percent reported some problems because of having a non-traditional transcript, or because of having gotten credit for life experience. But 94 percent experienced no problem in graduate school admission because of having a non- traditional and/or unaccredited degree. In the matter of how well the non- traditional degree prepared them for further study, on the following page we have given student’s own evaluations: ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION • St. George Divinity college is not regionally accredited at this time. Therefore we cannot participate in government grant programs. We will seek such in the future. We are approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents to issue Post-secondary Degrees. Therefore your degree is legal.

Diplomas All diplomas are processed within 2-4 weeks of conferral and delivered 1-2 weeks after processing. This means diplomas can take up to 3-6 weeks to arrive from the date of conferral.

Please be aware that our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requests made over the weekend will not be processed until the following Monday.

In order for diplomas to be sent, the student must not have any outstanding financial obligations to the University. 

Undergraduate students will receive a diploma that is 8.5" x 11".

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Graduate students will receive a diploma that is 14" x 17".

TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS Official transcripts will be released only when the student has met all of their financial obligations to the University.

In accordance with the Family Rights & Privacy Act of 1974, a student’s academic record can only be released upon written authorization by the student. By law, the request must include the student’s signature and date.

Transcript Requests may be sent via: Fax: 1-270-817-3998 Mail: St. George Divinity College Registrar’s Office P.O. Box 1782 Opelousas, LA 70571 Transcript Request email is stgeorgedivinitycollege@gmail.com Written requests must include: 

Student’s Full Name, Student ID or Social Security Number

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Student’s current address and phone number

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Recipient’s complete address

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Special instructions (if needed) (i.e. “send after grades have posted,” “send via FedEx* overnight delivery,” “send unofficial copy only,” etc.)

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Form of payment (i.e. credit card**, check or money order);

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Student’s signature and current date

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Application materials are available from admissions counselors online on the College website at www.stgeorgedivinitycollege.com. The following items are required: 1. Application: an application form may be submitted by mail or electronically at www.stgeorgedivinitycollege.com by selecting "Apply." Applications should be submitted at least 10 days prior to registration.

2. Essay: applicants will submit a written essay of 250 words telling of their spiritual experience, reasons for applying to St. George Divinity College, and educational goals. Students will also provide previous work and/or volunteer experience.

3. Transcripts: applicants will submit an official high school transcript from public, private, or home school or official transcripts of studies undertaken at all colleges or universities. Applicants who have not graduated from high school must successfully complete the General Educational Development (GED) exam before admission. Special consideration will be given to students currently enrolled in high school who have completed their sophomore year. They must provide a letter from their high school guidance counselor indicating their ability to take courses and a letter of permission from the parents. Please contact an Academic Advisor.

4. Additional Requirements for Students: special requirements exist for students in the Life Experience program. This program specifically targets adults who desire to change careers or improve their current educational standing by completing a bachelor’s degree. Significant work and/or volunteer experience and prior educational achievement are expected. In particular, the qualifying student will: • Be 25 years of age or older.

• Have at least five years of work and/or volunteer experience. Special consideration is given for stay-at-home parents.

• Have completed at least 60 hours of college credit through prior college work (2.0 GPA), CLEP or other recognized testing service, military training, and/or Prior Learning Assessment. Students may enter the program with 45 hours of credit but must complete the remaining 15 hours before a degree will be awarded. See “Transfer” and “Prior Learning Credit” for specific guidelines governing these credits.

5. All students must sign a Contractual Agreement which acknowledges that you understand and accept the policies of the College.

SPECIAL STUDENTS Some individuals do not wish to pursue a degree but may wish to take classes at St. George Divinity College for a special, specific purpose such as meeting degree requirements for another institution, completing a few classes needed for personal development. Such persons will be considered for admission as a special student with the following criteria to be followed for admission.

1. Application: applicants for special student status will follow the same procedure

as outlined in number one (1) under Admission and Enrollment.

2. Individuals qualifying for special student status are those not wanting to be considered as seeking a regular degree. They will be taking a minimum number of courses for a specific purpose.

3. Special students are limited to taking no more than five (5) SGDC courses (15 hours).

4. Should a student who has been admitted under special student status desire to enroll for more than a combined total of 15 semester hours at St. George Divinity College, they will need to re-apply for admission and fulfill all of the requirements stated for regular student admission. There is no guarantee that such individuals will be accepted as a regular student.

5. Special students are not eligible to transfer credits in or to submit portfolio work.

The only items to be listed on the transcript of a special student will be the class or classes taken at SGDC. 7. Special students are required to pay prior to the start of classes all tuition or audit fees in full and all fees for classes taken or audited.

RE-ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT SGDC students who have not enrolled for any courses for at least one full academic year must re-apply for admission. The following items will be required: 1. A current application.

2. A current Student Update form.

3. Official transcripts from any college attended since last at SGDC. 4. A brief written statement regarding the student’s activities since last at SGDC. 5. Students must have any "holds" removed before they will be re-admitted to SGDC. ADMISSION STATUS Conditional acceptance may be available to persons with exceptional circumstances.

Students will only be allowed to take classes for one semester with a conditional acceptance. Contact your Academic Advisor for further information.

Because admission is a privilege rather than a right, the college can request that a student withdraw when reasons warrant such action. Students are responsible for observing all regulations and standards of conduct.

TRANSFER CREDITS Transfer credit is accepted from accredited institutions of higher learning for subjects appropriate to the curricula of the SGDC programs. All applicants who have attended other colleges or universities are required to have all official transcripts mailed directly by the issuing school(s) to the the Registrar. In addition to the transcript, it is sometimes necessary to provide a catalog, course descriptions, or other documentation from the former college or university to help determine the content and applicability of a class. The registrar will evaluate the transcript and award applicable transfer credit(s). Note:

Transcript evaluations will not be completed until application has been made to SGDC and all transcripts received. Credit will only be considered for "C" grades or above.

Provisional credit may be granted from certain unaccredited institutions. Provisional credit will be fully accepted after an evaluation of the unaccredited institution, evaluation of the coursework for the courses under consideration, and successful completion by the student of 32 semester hours of work at SGDC with a minimum 2.0 GPA. ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic advising is the process and system by which students plan their academic programs with the help of an assigned faculty member or academic advisor. The registrar gives initial advising to new correspondence students.

Online and students are advised by online advisors. These advisors provide direction to online students for program planning and scheduling of classes, and provide support in enrollment and college business needs. Academic Advisors and Professors help the student to learn the Learning Management Systems.

INCOMPLETE WORK Incomplete "I" indicates unfinished work at the end of a course due to extenuating circumstances. A student must request the "I" from the professor, justifying the reason for that request. When granted, "I" grades must be removed by the end of the following term. The final grade will be submitted based on the work completed by the student in the class to that point. An incomplete incurred during the spring trimester must be removed by the beginning of the fall trimester.

Online classes: an incomplete may only be given if the professor believes the missing work does not require the interaction of other students in the class.

COURSE LOAD A full course load is 8 to 12 hours per semester. A student desiring to take more than 13 hours must have at least a 3.5 grade point average for two consecutive semesters and obtain the approval of the academic dean.

The college reserves the right to limit a student’s course load when deemed necessary.

CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS • A freshman is a student who has met admission requirements.

• A sophomore is a student who has completed 32-63 semester hours.

• A junior is a student who has completed 64-95 semester hours.

• A senior is a student who has completed at least 96 semester hours.

SUMMER SCHOOL . Summer school courses may be canceled when enrollment is insufficient to cover institutional costs.

Online: one six-week session is offered in which six credit hours may be earned.

CHANGE OF ENROLLMENT A student who desires to add a course, withdraw from a course, or in any way change his/her class schedule, must complete a Change of Enrollment form available from the registrar’s office. The change will not become official until all required signatures are obtained and the form is submitted to the registrar’s office. The deadlines for making schedule changes are published in the academic calendar.

WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE An online student desiring to withdraw from a course should contact his/her online advisor. That office will process the withdrawal and obtain all necessary signatures.

The advisor will confirm the withdrawal with the online student, at which point the withdrawal becomes official.

Failure to attend classes will not constitute an official withdrawal. Tuition will not be refunded, and grades will be recorded as "F" for a student who stops attending classes without going through the formal withdrawal process.

Official withdrawal is only permitted prior to the 4th week of class. A student may not withdraw after this point and will receive a grade of "F" for all classes if he/she fails to attend.

Counseling Services Counseling resources are provided to students in a variety of ways. Faculty members, administrators, and staff seek to be models of Christian care to all students and try to be alert to student needs. The student academic advising program provides both an academic and pastoral contact between each student and his or her faculty advisor.

TUITION AND FEES The tuition and fees for each semester are due in full at the time of registration.

The following fees and charges are current but are subject to change between printings of the catalog.

1. Tuition per Credit Hour..................................................................... $150.00 Application Fee (non-refundable)..................................... $50.00 Auditing Fee per Credit Hour.................................................... $20.00 2. Registration Fee per semester.......................................................... $15.00 Three credit hours or less........................................................... $10.00

LABORATORY AND SPECIAL FEES Applied Music Fees per semester: Private piano, voice, organ lessons (40 minutes per week) Fee is in addition to tuition........................................................$50.00 Internship Fee........................................................................... $500.00 Start Your Own Business Lab Fee…………………………… $200.00 Graduation Fee...........................................................................$100.00 (payable at time of graduation application) Thesis/Dissertation Fees)........................................... …………$75.00 (Prior Learning Assessment Fee)………………………………$25.0 Student Login Faculty/Staff Login Parents Alumni A-Z Index

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CHAPTER THREE Social Guidelines

Standard of Conduct St. George Divinity College expects its students to exemplify a high standard of behavior and personal values. These expectations include the following: 1. respect for the rights and human dignity of others, especially in the conduct of relationships; 2. respect for the rights and needs of the College community to develop and maintain an atmosphere conducive to academic study and personal life; 3. respect for the College's academic traditions of honesty and integrity; 4. respect for the different backgrounds, personalities, beliefs, and spiritual traditions of students, faculty, and staff who make up the College community; 5. a willingness to assist others in need of support, guidance, or friendship; 6. respect for federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;

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7. respect for the authorities, policies, procedures, and regulations established by the College for the orderly administration of College activities and the welfare of the members of the College community.

Prohibited Conduct The following actions constitute misconduct, for which students may be disciplined: 1. physical, mental, or emotional abuse - Intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person on College premises or at College-sponsored activities. This includes, but is not limited to, physical assault, verbal or written threats or abuse, racial or other forms of deliberate harassment.

2. sexual misconduct - Engaging in or the appearance of indiscreet or offensive behavior in relationships with the opposite sex and sexual sins expressly (premarital sex, adultery, and homosexual practices) are unacceptable and prohibited. Also included are pornographic books, magazines, posters, paraphernalia, and videos, as well as sexually explicit Internet sites.

3. theft or damage - Theft of property belonging to the College or others, or knowing possession of stolen property whether occurring on College premises or at College-sponsored activities.

Damage to or destruction of College property or property belonging to others.

4. academic dishonesty & false information - Dishonesty, such as cheating or plagiarism; furnishing false information; forgery, alterations, or unauthorized use of College documents, records, identification, or property.

5. fire safety, firearms, explosives, dangerous weapons, etc. - Arson, attempted arson, or unauthorized possession, use, or storage of firearms, fireworks, paint guns, or other dangerous weapons or explosives on College property.

Intentionally or recklessly misusing or damaging fire or life safety equipment.

Intentionally initiating or causing to be initiated any false report warning of fire, explosion, or other emergency on College premises or at College-sponsored activities.

6. alcohol and/or other drugs - Unauthorized sale, use, distribution, or possession of any controlled substance, illegal drugs, or drug paraphernalia on College premises or at College- sponsored activities. 7. disorderly conduct - Engaging in disorderly conduct, public intoxication, or indecent, or obscene behavior on College premises or at College-sponsored activities.

8. violation of College regulations - Violations of other published College regulations or policies.

9. unauthorized entry or use - Unauthorized presence in or use of College facilities/Systems. Copying keys or unauthorized possession or use of keys is prohibited.

10. vulgar or indecent language - The use of irreverent slang, offensive, vulgar, coarse, crude or indecent language on College premises or at Collegesponsored activities.

Disciplinary Action The first infraction will result in a verbal warning. The second offense will be in writing. A Disciplinary Report form will be completed by the faculty member who becomes aware of the alleged violation. The faculty member retains the right to deal directly with cases of prohibited conduct. Students must be notified of the evidence of a violation and must have an opportunity to respond. In cases where both faculty member and student agree that the alleged violation did occur, and if the student agrees to the proposed sanction for the incident, then the faculty member and student are requested to sign a Disciplinary Report form, which briefly details the violation and sanction. The form is filed in the school office.

If the faculty member and student do not agree about the facts of the alleged violation or the proposed sanction, than a meeting may be requested with the Director. Both faculty member and student will be require to attend. Evidence of the alleged violation will be presented and the student will have the opportunity to respond to the evidence. It is the responsibility of the Director to determine whether or not there has been a violation and what, if any, sanctions should be imposed.

If the infraction is of such serious nature, the Director may immediately suspend or terminate a student.

Suspension A student may be suspended for any specified length of time as determined by the Director. All students re-admitted after suspension for disciplinary reasons are placed on disciplinary probation for the remainder of the semester if their suspension was for less than one semester, and for the entire first semester following their return.

The College reserves the right to require the withdrawal of students because of low standards of scholarship, poor physical or mental heath, or attitudes and standards of behavior which conflict with the College.

A student who does not fit in with the aims and ideals of the College may be asked to withdraw for the general welfare of the College and the student, even though there may be no specific breach of conduct.

Termination Termination is a permanent dismissal from College and will apply in cases where the Director deems there is evidence that conduct, achievement, or other factors warrant such action.

CHAPTER FOUR Academic Life Academic Guidance The academic program of the College is designed to prepare the student for effective ministry. Therefore, guidance relating to individual programs of study, course enrollment, and graduation requirements is provided through the Academic Dean.

Registration Students should pre-register online. Classes missed because of late registration will be counted as absences and will count in the total of absences for the semester.

Transfer Students Students desiring to transfer credits into the College from another College are required to submit an official transcript. A copy of their catalog or equivalent available information may be required by the school. Credit may be granted for relevant work done on an equivalent level.

For those schools who have not developed a catalog, a transcript cover letter can serve to provide the necessary information to a receiving school. In some cases, the College may require additional support information from the sending school, such as grading scale, scheduling, course description, and syllabus, before final approval of transfer of credit.

Transfer of Credits The student should inquire directly with the school which he/she plans to attend to determine if they will accept credits from this institution.

Grading System The College uses the following grading scale to record and report academic achievement: Grading System 100-97 = A+ 93-96 = A 90-92 = A87-89 = B+ 83-86 = B 80-82 = B77-79 = C+ 73-76 = C 70-72 = C67-69 = D+ 63-66 = D 60-62 = DBelow 60 = F Canceled apply.

Drop without penalty. Only if within the first two weeks would this

Drop Pass

Drop without penalty. Drop after two week window with excuse (i.e. job transfer, hospitalization, etc.

Drop Fail

Drop with penalty

Incomplete Only applies if excused absence and student makes up final or missing work within two weeks of final date. No exceptions!

Pass

Credit received from other source.

Audit

No credit.

Grading Standards Excellent/outstanding Good/above average Average/satisfactory Poor/acceptable Failure/unacceptable

A - 4.0 B - 3.0 C - 2.0 D - 1.0 F - 0.0

Course Load The Administration defines a full time student as one who is taking 6 classes.

Audit Permission to audit a course must be given by the Academic Dean or Advisor at the time of registration or within the allowable period for schedule changes (changes are not allowed beyond the second week of classes). Audit courses may never be changed to credit courses. If a student desires a course status change from a credit course to an audit, the appropriate forms must be completed and approved by the Academic Dean.

Students auditing a class are there to learn through observation not participation. Audit students are not permitted to ask questions or make comments in class.

Dropping and Adding Courses Students who desire any type of course change must receive approval from the Academic Dean or Advisor and complete all required forms. Until mid-term, a student with excuse (i.e. hospitalization, job transfer, etc.) may drop a course without academic penalty. To withdraw from or drop a course, the student must first complete a Drop/Add form and secure the approval signatures of the instructor and the Academic Dean.

If a course is dropped within the first two weeks, the teacher will record canceled. After the two week window with excuse for dropping a course (i.e. hospitalization, job transfer, etc.), the teacher will record a withdraw pass (WP) or for dropping without excuse after two weeks, the teacher will record a withdraw failing (WF) on the Drop/Add form. The form is then forwarded to the school office and posted on the permanent record.

Failure by the student to follow proper procedures when dropping a course could result in an automatic failing grade for that course.

The portion of tuition to be refunded will only be given the first two weeks of the semester. There is no tuition refund for a student who withdraws from or drops a course after the second week of the semester. Books are always non-refundable.

The allowable time to add or change a course is during the first two weeks of the semester. To add or change a course, the student must first complete a Drop/Add form and secure the approval signatures of the teacher and the Academic Dean or Advisor.

Academic Difficulties Any academic difficulties are to be referred to the Academic Dean or Advisor. For an appointment, please call the College office.

Repeat Courses Courses may be repeated for students who have dropped or failed. If a student receives a letter grade of F, only the higher grade is computed in the overall grade point average. Full tuition cost is required for repeat courses.

Class Attendance Students are expected to attend all classes. If a student knows in advance he will be absent, prior arrangements are to be made with the instructor.

Unexcused absence from two (2) classes will result in a full grade drop (i.e. A- reduced to B+). No student shall be allowed to pass a course if the total of all absences, excused and unexcused, is equal to or exceeds 120 minutes of classroom instruction per credit unit offered. Students leaving class early without permission of the instructor will be counted absent.

Fifteen minutes late to class constitutes a tardy. Three (3) tardies constitute an absence.

When a student exceeds the maximum allowable absences in a course, the Academic Dean will be notified and the student will normally be dropped from the course. In the exceptional case involving excused absences, the student may appeal to the Dean for a policy waiver. Waivers will be granted on the basis of course work being made up.

Until the appeal is processed, the student should get permission from the instructor to attend the class on a temporary basis.

When excessive absences result in a student being dropped from a course, policies regarding dropping courses will apply. (See Dropping/Adding Courses.)

An absence for any reason except for unavoidable emergency or illness will not be an excused absence.

The instructor is responsible to warn the individual student and notify the Academic Dean before the limit of absences is reached.

Assignments and Examinations Students are encouraged to prepare a study schedule at the beginning of each semester and adhere to it carefully so that sufficient time is allotted for study.

All assigned work (term papers, book reports, etc.) will be due on date designated by the instructor. Failure to submit work when due may result in a grade reduction. The student is responsible for all make-up work when absent from class, and the due date set by the instructor remains mandatory.

Assignments and examinations must be completed on schedule, as outlined by the instructor. Late tests will be administered only for excused absences. Final examinations are to be taken at the time scheduled. Ordinarily, no early exams are given. All students are required to take scheduled final examinations.

Academic Probation A student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 1.75 at the end of the first semester in order to carry a full course load the second semester. A 2.0 grade point average should be maintained for all remaining semesters while enrolled at the College (G.P.A. based on a 4.0 grading scale). Any student falling below the 2.0 grade point average after the second semester will be placed on academic probation. Students on academic probation will be restricted from participating in all school activities and other leadership positions.

If no significant improvement is seen in academic performance by the end of the probationary period (usually one or two semesters), the student will become subject to dismissal from College.

Students on academic probation for two (2) consecutive semesters will be considered ineligible for scholarship funds which may be available for the College to designate.

Academic Disputes

If a student disagrees with the grade he receives, he may make an online appointment with the Academic Dean or Advisor for consideration of the dispute. After the Dean/Advisor reviews the issues and responds, His decision is final.

Withdrawal from College Students withdrawing from College before the end of the semester for any reason must get a Withdrawal From College form from the school office and obtain all signatures indicated. Failure to do so will result in automatic fail grades in the courses in which the student is enrolled and may be grounds for denial of re-admission. Any refund is determined by the date of the official withdrawal.

Change of Address Procedures Students are to notify the College office in writing of a change in address or telephone number. A Change of Address form may be obtained from the school office.

Academic Honesty Responsible Actions By Student: Each student, as an integral member of the academic community, is expected to make a commitment not to act dishonestly and not to tolerate dishonesty on the part of other students. As a community, the students are responsible for maintaining an ethical environment. A student who is aware of a possible violation of the procedures and policies should report the violation to the Academic Dean.

CHAPTER FIVE Business Affairs Financial Obligations Students are responsible to see that all school bills are paid promptly. Students who do not pay overdue bills may be suspended by the College. A transcript of grades will not be released until all bills are paid.

Returned Checks There will be a $25.00 charge for checks returned for insufficient funds.

CHAPTER SIX Educational Program

Transfer Of Credits Ordination The student should inquire directly with the denomination with which he/she plans to seek ordination to determine if they will accept credits from this institution.

Opportunities for short-term missions involvement are offered, giving students choices between various kinds of ministry including child evangelism, street witnessing, crusades, music, and drama.

Each student must participate in an outreach before graduation. A student may work with College scheduled fund-raisers to help lower the cost of their participation in the outreach.

Intern Program St. George Divinity College shares in the development of competent ministers by expecting of its Ministerial Interns a high degree of achievement.

You will receive a practicum at your College and Church of the Elohim staff modeling ministry to interns. You will receive opportunities in various ministry areas at Church of the Elohim or another Church outreach, or a Mission. Students must meet with the Academic Dean or Advisor for approval before entry into this program.

Curriculum The following courses are offered by the College and may be used as Electives or NonDegree/ Certificate study courses: Elective 001- STRATEGIES FOR SPIRITUAL HARVEST (3 units) The initial call of Jesus Christ to men was to be spiritually reproductive: Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. His final command, that of the Great Commission, also challenged followers to spiritual reproduction. Using the analogy of the natural harvest, this course focuses on promises of spiritual harvest, things that prevent harvest, and the keys to effective harvest. It communicates the vision which the remainder of College training equips students to fulfill.

Elective 002- FOUNDATIONS OF FAITH (3 units)

This course stresses the importance of proper spiritual foundations for life and ministry by focusing on foundations of the Christian faith identified in Hebrews 6:1: Repentance, faith, baptism, laying on of hands, resurrection, and eternal judgment.

Elective 003- KINGDOM LIVING (3 units) The Gospel of the Kingdom shall be preached in all the world before the return of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:14). Understanding of Kingdom principles is necessary if one is to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom. This course focuses on patterns and principles of Kingdom living applicable to life and ministry.

Elective 004- STRATEGIES FOR SPIRITUAL WARFARE (3 units) This course moves participants beyond the natural world into the realm of the spirit.

Tactics of the enemy are analyzed and strategies of spiritual warfare assuring victory over the principalities and powers of the spirit world are explained.

Elective 005- MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT (3 units) This study focuses on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, spiritual fruit, and spiritual gifts.

Students are guided in discovery of their own spiritual gifts and position of ministry in the Body of Christ.

Elective 006- KNOWING GODS VOICE (3 units) This course explains how God speaks to men today and how to find His general and specific plans for life. A Christian model for decision making is presented, along with guidelines for overcoming wrong decisions, steps to take if you have missed the will of God, and methods for dealing with questionable practices.

Elective 007- CREATIVE BIBLE STUDY METHODS (3 units) This course equips students for personal study of the Word of God after the conclusion of College training. Students learn how to study the Bible by book, chapter, paragraph, verse, and word. Other methods taught include biographical, devotional, theological, typological, and topical. Special guidelines for studying Bible poetry and prophecy are presented and students are taught methods of charting and outlining.

Elective 008- BASIC BIBLE SURVEY I - OLD TESTAMENT (3 units) This survey provides an overview of the Old Testament. Study outlines of each book of the Bible are provided for further development by the student.

Elective 009- BASIC BIBLE SURVEY II - NEW TESTAMENT (3 units) This survey provides and overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.

Elective 010- DEVELOPING A BIBLICAL WORLD VIEW (3 units) This course examines the Biblical world view from Genesis through Revelation. God’s plan for the nations of the world from beginning of time detailed. Current worldwide spiritual need is also presented.

Elective 011- TEACHING TACTICS (3 units) This course examines the methods Jesus used to teach and preach the Gospel.

Students are taught how to prepare and present lessons and how to teach and preach the Gospel.

Elective 012- MULTIPLICATION METHODOLOGIES (3 units) God’s plan for spiritual multiplication is presented. This study reveals how a single Christian can be responsible for the multiplication of thousands of trained and motivated believers. Church growth principles are emphasized.

Elective 013- POWER PRINCIPLES (3 units) The early church was born in a demonstration of the power of God. Power principles taught in this course equip students for spiritual harvest and moves them from being spectators to demonstrators of the power of God. Elective 014- BIBLICAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES (3 units) A review of Biblical management principles with emphasis on servant leadership, Biblical leaders, and Scriptural strategies for success.

Elective 015- PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS (3 units) Students learn environmental analysis on an individual, church, and organizational basis. They learn how to analyze the spiritual environment of a village, city, state or nation prior to penetrating it with the Gospel message.

Elective 016- MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES (3 units) Everything Jesus did centered on the great purposes of God. This course analyzes Christ’s objectives for ministry and teaches students to College management by objectives in their own life and ministry.

Elective 017- MOBILIZATION METHODOLOGIES (3 units) This course presents methods for mobilizing spiritual forces for God and explains the practical application of the Church of The Elohim vision to specific areas of ministry.

Referral courses in various areas of ministry are also available through this course.

Elective 018- LEAVEN-LIKE EVANGELISM (3 units) The Gospel of the Kingdom spreads throughout the world as leaven in bread dough.

The leaven is small and hidden but its impact is unlimited. Effective evangelism strategies are taught, including detailed instruction on the deliverance ministry, church planting, and techniques of networking between ministries.

SUPPLEMENTAL COURSES

Elective 019- INTERCESSORY PRAYER (3 units) An intercessory prayer guide that includes guidelines on how to pray, what to pray for, when not to pray, resources for prayer, international intercession and factors that hinder prayer.

Elective 020- WOMEN: A BIBLICAL PROFILE (3 units) A study of all the Bible teaches about women and their role in ministry.

Elective 021- YOU CAME UNTO ME: A JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY MANUAL (3 units) A complete guide to jail and prison ministry. Includes guidelines for visiting and writing inmates, conducting group services inside an institution, reaching out to families of inmates and ministering on death row.

Level One Courses – Basic Christianity.

Level one courses are designed for the discipleship and growth of every believer in Christ to become a true reproducing disciple of Christ.

TBC 102 Victorious Christianity: A 24 lesson study on the spiritual foundation of the life of every believer including repentance, faith, water baptism, baptism of the Holy Spirit (3 Units)

TBC 103 Prayer & Personal Bible Study: A 12 lesson exploration of two key disciplines in the life of every believer coupled with a study of the basic tools and methods for studying the Bible particularly as it pertains to the personal devotional life of the believer. (2 Units) TBC 104 Basic Doctrine 1: A 24 lesson study of some of the major doctrines of the Bible including the doctrines of Scriptures, God, Man, Sin and Satan. These studies become the basis for establishing a biblical world view. (3 Units) TBC 105 Basic Doctrine 2: A 24 lesson continuation of Basic Doctrine I covering the doctrine of Christ, Angels, the Holy Spirit, the Church, Heaven, He; and Eschatology. These studies become the basis for establishing a biblical world view. ( 3 Units) TBC 113

Life Management 1: Discovery Destiny . This 12 lesson study is designed to lead the student on a journey of discovering God’s will and purpose for his or her life and how that life fits into God’s eternal purpose. ( 2 Units) TBC 123 Life Management 2 – Achieving Destiny: This 12 lesson study focuses on managing the resources of our life to achieve that destiny. It includes goal setting, organization, time and money management. ( 2 Units) TBC 110 Life Management 3 – Work and Destiny: This 12 lesson study focuses on how our life’s work or career can lead to living a life of significant, glorifying God and fulfilling God’s agenda or eternal purpose. ( 2 Units) TBC 125 Social Roles/Relationships: A 12 lesson study exploring our relationships with God, government, parents and peers with a special emphasis on cultivating friendship, dating, courtship and marriage. ( 2 Units) TBC 128 Family Issues: A 24 lesson survey of family relationships, roles and responsibilities from a biblical viewpoint including marriage, divorce, parenting, grand-parenting, blended families and the ministry of the family. ( 3 Units) TBC 130 Evangelism: A 12 lesson study designed to equip the believer with tools needed to become more effective in communicating the Gospel and building bridges to those who do not know Christ. ( 2 Units) TBC 127 Old Testament Survey: A 24 lesson survey of all the Old Testament books, emphasizing their historic setting and thematic content. Each book is highlighted for its relationship to Christ and to is special contribution to the rest of Scripture. ( 3 Units) TBC 129 New Testament Survey: A 24 lesson survey of all the New Testament books emphasizing their historical settings and thematic content. Each book is highlighted for its relationship to Christ and the Church and to its special contribution to the rest of scripture. ( 3 Units)

LEVEL TWO COURCES – Advanced Discipleship

Level two courses are designed for believes who desire to grow more personally and to become effective in ministry and service to those within and outside the local church TAD 201 Life of Christ/Gospels: A 24 lesson study of the life ministry, miracles and teachings of the Jesus Christ taken from parallel gospel accounts. ( 3 Units) TAD 202 Genesis: A 24 lesson study with particular emphasis on Genesis 1-11 which are basic to the Christian world view and lay the foundation for the purposes of God and many of the covenants between God and man. ( 3 Units) TAD 203 Local Church: A 24 lesson study of the local church in God’s eternal purpose including a practical emphasis on the biblical pattern, the structure and the ministries of the local church today. ( 3 Units) TAD 204 Holy Spirit: A 24 lesson study of the person and work of the Holy Spirit emphasis on the fruit of the Spirit and gifts of the Spirit as they pertain to the individual believer. ( 3 Units) TAD 205 Ministering to Personal Needs: A 12 lesson study dedicated to equipping the believer to minister to people in personal areas including salvation, water baptism, baptism of the Spirit, healing and basic counseling. ( 2 Units)

TAD 206 Religious Speech Communication: This is designed to equip the student with principles that will help him or her to become more confident and effective in public speaking, especially in a religious setting. Opportunity is given for each student to practice what is being taught. ( 2 Units) TAD 207 Walking in Present Truth: A 24 lesson study of the biblical principles of restoration as they apply to the history of God’s people, the future of the Church and God’s unique work in the life of every believer. ( 3 Units) Music 101 ---- Introduction to Sacred Music (fall, spring) A one-semester introduction to sacred music in the Western tradition, its forms and history, with an emphasis on the major composers of the common practice period. Assignments focus on developing critical listening skills and an appreciation and understanding of Western Sacred Music. (2 units).

Music 103 — Fundamentals of Church Music Fall, spring Introduction to the rudiments of music theory (notation, scales, intervals, chords, rhythm and meter) and basic musicianship (keyboard skills, score reading and ear training). For students with no previous musical knowledge.( 2 units) .

Music 140 Religious Songs through the Ages Alternate years Religious Song through the Ages is a survey of the sacred song repertoire from the Western Tradition, including chant, oratorio, choral music, as well as the Negro Spirituals. (2 Units) Music 150 — World Sacred Music Alternate years Introduction to music of selected African, Asian, and American cultures. Each culture is approached through its social and cultural context, its theoretical systems and musical instruments, as well as its major music and religious genres. (Two Credit-Units).

All Private instrumental lessons will be given to students by Skype and Webcam (which are requirements for the student).

Music Ministries Program MUS-111 Private Instrument (1) Forty-minute lessons in a specialized musical instrument. May be repeated each Semester (4 units).

MUS-112 Private Piano (1) Forty-minute lessons with an individual piano instructor. May be repeated each Semester (4 units).

MUS-113 Private Voice (1) Forty-minute lessons with an individual voice instructor. May be repeated each Semester (4 units).

MUS-121 Guitar Basics for Worship (1) A course for the beginning guitarist who desires to learn the practical basic essentials for leading praise and worship. Class material will cover all basic chords, how to read chord charts, how to strum the guitar, and how to accurately tune.

A variety of praise and worship styles will be discussed and demonstrated using the guitar as a ministry tool in worship (4 units).

MUS-104 Sacred Music Appreciation (3) A course designed to introduce the student to all major periods of Sacred Music History and to help the student develop listening skills. This course will trace composers and the Christian worldview as applicable to music in Christian education and service. Students will be introduced to important musical concepts like melody,

harmony, rhythm, simple forms, textures, vocal and instrumental music, as well as the instruments of the orchestra. This course will also broaden the musical experience of the student by introducing nontraditional church music and the music of non-western cultures (3 units).

MUS-114 Music Ministries I–Introduction (3) An introduction to church music to acquaint the student with the importance, the place, and the responsibility involved in having creative music ministries for all age levels in the local church. Introduction to music technology software, sound reinforcement concepts, and church music industry resources. Begin development of music ministry philosophy (3 units).

MUS-115 Music Ministries II–Leadership and Development (3) An introductory course in worship leading and basic conducting concepts, emphasizing skills and techniques for leading congregational singing, establishing a praise team, praise band, and/or adult choir. Attention will also be given to the development of a youth choir and various levels of drama in the church music program. Prerequisite: Introduction to Music Ministries I (3 units).

MUS-116 Sacred Music Fundamentals (proficiency requirement) (1) A study of the basic materials of music, including time and sound, pitch notation, time classification, note and rest values, time signatures, intervals, the major scale, the minor scale, key signatures, and triads. For music majors, a music theory placement exam will be taken through the Music Ministries Department to identify the need for this course. Credit for this course does not apply toward the Music Ministries Major ( 2 units).

MUS-222 Sacred Music Theory I (3) A course beginning with the study of triads, inversions, cadences, introductory four-part writing in major and minor keys, basics of voice leading, harmonic progressions and non-harmonic tones. Melodic, rhythmic dictation, and further ear training development to include interval recognition, interval singing, identifying meter, and recognizing rhythmic elements will also be studied. Prerequisite: Music Fundamentals proficiency (3 units).

MUS-223 Sacred Music Theory II (3) A course beginning with the study harmonic progressions, non-harmonic tones, construction of 7th, 9th, and 13th chords, secondary dominants, modulations, borrowed chords, augmented sixth chords, non chord tones, altered chords and a variety of four-part writing styles and analysis. Melodic dictation and further ear training development will be included throughout the course. Prerequisite: Music Theory I(3 units).

MUS-302 Hymnology (3) A systematic study of hymns, hymn mechanics, using hymns effectively, and historical perspectives are explored. This study will include music of Protestant churches with a survey of hymns, gospel songs, contemporary praise and

worship choruses, and hymnal and chorus book analysis throughout history.

Comparisons of evangelical church music history and Nazarene hymn practices are foundational (3 units).

MUS-311 Sight Singing and Ear Training in a Church Choir (2) A course building upon Music Theory to sharpen the eye and ear of the student.

The intent is to raise the level of musicianship through intensive study in sight singing and ear training, to distinguish differences in balance and blend, and to heighten the awareness of the subtleties in music. Prerequisite: Music Theory II (2 units).

MUS- 315 Sacred Instrumental and Choral Conducting Techniques (3) A course using a summation of knowledge and skills acquired in previous course work while developing sacred choral/instrumental conducting and rehearsal techniques.

Various patterns and subdivisions, control of basics, including preparations, cutoffs, cueing, fermatas, dynamics, articulations, tempo gestures, complex and mixed meters, phrasing and expressive gestures will be studied. Attention will also be given to score study skills, ear training, and ensemble and rehearsal concepts from the podium. Prerequisite: Music Ministries II and Sacred Music Theory II )3 units).

MUS-403 Sacred Music History I (3) A study tracing the development of the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods of sacred music history through readings, score study, listening and the study of style and compositional characteristics. The study will be integrated with historical developments in government, politics, economics, literature and philosophy (3 units).

MUS-404 Sacred Music History II A study tracing the development of the Classical, Romantic and 20th Century periods of sacred music history through readings, score study, listening and the study of style and compositional characteristics. The study will be integrated with historical developments in government, politics, economics, literature, and philosophy (3 units).

MUS-405 Church Music Ministries III–Administration and Community Outreach (3) A capstone course intended to equip persons for church music ministry in a local church setting. Attention is given to management, administration, and leadership skills required of the church musician to work effectively with church staff, musicians, and members of the congregation. Promotion, community outreach, and effective communication and organizational concepts will also be explored.

Prerequisite: Music Ministries II (5 units).

PERFORMANCE GROUPS MUS-120 Sacred Concert Choir (1) A course offering practical experience in mixed voice singing of accompanied and unaccompanied choral music in various styles. Choir may be repeated each term for credit or audit and is open to all students, including non-Music Ministries majors. Community members, including spouses of students, may be recruited

to enrich the choir and/or orchestra (2 units).

MUS-123 Praise Instrumental/Vocal Ensemble (1) A course providing an opportunity for choral and instrumental participation in a praise band or praise team. Each member performs within the ensemble and occasionally directs the groups in rehearsal. Emphasis is placed on the production of good vocal and instrumental technique, blend, balance, and intonation (3 units).

PIANO PROFICIENCY MUS - 130 Sacred Piano I (1) Basic keyboard knowledge, note reading, finger placement, and music theory at the keyboard. Required piano proficiency for all non-piano music ministries majors ( 2 units).

MUS - 131 Sacred Piano II (1) Intermediate level piano skills, scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions. Use of simple church tunes and etudes. Required piano proficiency for all non-piano music ministries majors (2 units).

MUS – 132 Sacred Piano III (1) Functional part reading, chord progressions, basic transposition, use of hymns and sacred contemporary choruses. Required piano proficiency for all non- piano music ministries majors (2 units) KEYBOARD MINISTRIES AND PEDAGOGY Piano courses constitute a diploma program of nine terms for keyboard ministry musicians. These courses apply only to the Keyboard Ministry and Pedagogy Diploma. All piano levels can be taken as class or private instruction. Evaluation and placement will be made by instructor.

MUS-207 Sacred Piano IV (1) A course for further development of keyboard reading and playing techniques by the use of hymns, choruses, and standard keyboard repertoire. Keyboard theory includes the study of triads, inversions, and scale technique. Prerequisite: Piano III or advanced standing (3 units).

MUS-208 Sacred Piano V (1) A course to further develop keyboard skills through the playing of hymns, contemporary religious song arrangements, and standard keyboard repertoire. Keyboard theory includes three forms of the minor scale and form analysis of hymns.

Prerequisite: Piano IV(3 units).

MUS-209 Sacred Piano VI (1) A course to continue development of keyboard skills through the playing of contemporary arrangements and standard keyboard repertoire. Keyboard theory

includes the study of simple modulations and transpositions. Prerequisite: Piano V (3 units).

MUS-213 Private Sacred Piano Pedagogy 1 (1) A beginning course in the methodologies of sacred piano instruction. The student will be trained in the fundamentals of piano teaching, will examine the learning process, and will explore the application of pedagogy, especially as these are applied to elementary through intermediate students. Teaching materials, technology, class piano methods, and lesson plans will be reviewed for various instructional applications (3 units).

MUS-214 Private Sacred Piano Pedagogy 2 (1) A continuing course in the methodologies of piano instruction. The student will be trained in the fundamentals of piano teaching, will examine the learning process, and will explore the application of pedagogy, especially as these are applied to elementary through intermediate students. Teaching materials, technology, class piano methods, and lesson plans will be reviewed for various instructional applications (3 units).

MUS- 215 Private Sacred Piano Pedagogy 3 (1) An intermediate course in the methodologies of piano instruction. The student will be trained in the fundamentals of sacred piano teaching, will examine the learning process, and will explore the application of pedagogy, especially as these are applied to elementary through intermediate students. Teaching materials, technology, class piano methods, and lesson plans will be reviewed for various instructional applications (3 units).

MUS-304 Sacred Piano VII (1) A study of hymn improvisation and contemporary song arrangements with attention given to a variety of styles of playing. Prerequisite: Sacred Piano VI (3 units).

MUS-305 Sacred Piano VIII (1) An overview of ministry service music including styles of accompanying for the soloist, praise team, choir, and congregation. Prerequisite: Sacred Piano VII (3 units).

MUS-306 Sacred Piano IX (1) A preparation for performance in solo and ensemble playing. Prerequisite: Sacred Piano VIII (3 units).

MUS-311 Private Piano - Advanced Sacred Keyboard Technique 1 (1) A first course in advanced sacred keyboard skills and techniques at the piano and the electronic keyboard. Comparative keyboard technology as presented in

today’s church music ministry programs will be observed and discussed. Recital and solo repertoire concepts will be developed in preparation for a solo recital performance (3 units).

MUS-312 Private Piano - Advanced Sacred Keyboard Technique 2 (1) A second course in advanced sacred keyboard skills and techniques at the piano and the electronic keyboard. Comparative keyboard technology as presented in today’s church music ministry programs will be observed and discussed. Recital and solo repertoire concepts will be developed in preparation for a solo recital performance (3 units).

MUS-313 Private Piano–Advanced Sacred Keyboard Technique 3 (1) A third course in advanced keyboard skills and techniques at the piano and the electronic keyboard. Comparative keyboard technology as presented in today’s church music ministry programs will be observed and discussed. Recital and solo repertoire concepts will be developed in preparation for a solo recital performance (3 units).

MUS-413 Sacred Piano X (1) A study to develop advanced principles of improvisation and keyboard techniques.

The study of chord substitutions, non-chord tones, modulations, and transposition will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Sacred Piano IX (3 units).

MUS-414 – Sacred Piano XI (1) A study to further develop advanced principles and keyboard techniques. The study of chord substitutions, non-chord tones, modulations, and transposition will be continued. Different styles of contemporary accompaniment will be explored.

Prerequisite: Sacred Piano X (3 units).

MUS-415 Sacred Piano XII (1) A study to further develop advanced principles of improvisation and keyboard techniques. The study of different styles of contemporary accompaniments will be continued. Performances will be encouraged. Prerequisite: Sacred Piano XI (3 units).

MUS-390 Independent Study (1-3) A directed research and/or practicum course of study related to the needs, interest, and anticipated ministry of the student. Independent study is to be arranged with the academic dean and a supervisory faculty member (3 units).

SACRED MUSIC MINISTRY INTERNSHIP Sacred Music Ministry Internship is designed to take the student through ministry integration, with emphasis on music application, while interning with a local religious school and/or church music ministry program. The integration of music, administration,

and music performance in ministry will be accomplished through 150 hours of service.

MUS-229 Sophomore Church Music Practicum (1) An introductory course in practical church music ministry applications. During the sophomore year, each music student will be involved in supporting a music ministry project to include up to 50 service hours, plus weekly sessions with the music supervisor. In coordination with the chair of the music ministries program, the student will be involved in community outreach, music organization, and ministry interaction within the music department (3 units).

Introductory Courses Philosophy 110 — Introduction to Religious Philosophy Fall, spring In a certain way, philosophy needs no introduction. Each of us has had moments of wonder: “Why do we exist?” “Why is there so much suffering in the world?” “Why does the world itself exist?” This one-semester course for first-year students helps strengthen that sense of wonder by giving the student insight into what some of the greatest thinkers have had to say about these questions. Readings from Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, and other religious Philosophers (2 units).

Introductory Courses Religious Studies 114 — Introduction to Theology Fall, spring Introduction to major claims in Christian theology through a close examination of historical and contemporary Catholic and Protestant theologies. Topics include: methods in doing theology and in biblical interpretation; images of God and of Jesus; the human condition; different marks and models of the church; and religious diversity. (2 units) Religious Studies 117 — History of Christianity 1 Fall A survey of the origins and development of Christianity, both its theology and its structures, from the apostolic period to the eve of the Reformation. Special attention is paid to the evolution of Christian doctrine

and worship during the early and medieval periods of the Christian history. The interplay between orthodoxy and heterodoxy will be stressed in a close examination of heretical movements and their impact on the formation of the tradition. The interaction between Church and society will also be addressed. (2 units).

Religious Studies 119 — History of Christianity 2 Spring A survey of the development of Christianity, both its theology and its structures, from the Reformation period to today. Special attention is paid to the development of the various Protestant traditions, and their doctrine and worship. The interplay between Roman Catholicism and the Protestant churches is discussed.

The impact of these Christian traditions on American society is also addressed. (2 units).

All courses beginning with 1 = First Year Course; 2= Second Year course; 3= Third year course; and 4= Fourth year Courses.

Degree students, with the help of their Academic Advisor, will develop a Four-Year Degree Plan of Study.

The following degrees are offered by the College: Life Experience, Online and Correspondence Degrees         

Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Biblical Studies Associate-Bachelor-Doctorate Degrees in Religion Associate-Bachelor-Doctorate Degrees in Religious and Sacred Dance Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Sacred Music Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate in Biblical Life Coaching Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Christian Studies Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Mystical Christianity Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Religious Philosophy Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees of Spirituality

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Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Divinity Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Theology Certificates in Metaphysical Healing/Practitioner, Life Coach, etc.

Associate-Bachelor-Master-Doctorate Degrees in Sacred Science.

Honorary Degrees and Degrees based on Life Experience Requires:  Details about your Academic Degrees and life work  Copies of Certificates, Degrees, Life Work St. George Divinity College, in fulfilling its Mission, requires every student seeking a degree to take core - courses in Starting Your Own Spiritual Center Church. Check with your Academic Advisor for additional details.

BIBLICAL THEOLOGY COURSES Certificate in Pastoral Ministry For the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry you must complete a total of 32 credits under "Old Testament Courses and "New Testament Courses." The courses listed below are the required courses for this program. In addition, you must register to write a 5-10 page book review.

Students who have completed this certificate program are pre-qualified for a Ministerial License from Church of The Elohim.

Students may take any number of online courses at one time. As a basic guideline, the following Semester Plan is recommended as a minimum course load for a full-time student pursuing the Certificate in Pastoral Ministry: FIRST SEMESTER OT101: Genesis 3 Credits OT106: Joshua 3 Credits OT114: Psalms 3 Credits TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: (9 credits)

SECOND SEMESTER OT118: Isaiah I

3 Credits OT119: Isaiah II 3 Credits NT101: New Testament Survey 3 Credits TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: (9 credits)

THIRD SEMESTER NT102: Harmony of the Gospels 3 Credits NT105: Acts 3 Credits NT106: Romans 2 Credits TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: (8 credits)

FOURTH SEMESTER NT120: Revelation 3 Credits NT122: Spiritual Warfare 3 Credits PM101: Book Reviews 1 Credit TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: (7 credits)

Tuition is $150 per credit; a 3-credit course will cost $450.

Adverse Weather If the University is operating under the Adverse Weather Policy, classes and workshops may be canceled. We will notify class/workshop workshop enrollee as soon as a decision is made, giving everyone as much advanced notice as possible.

In the event of a cancellation, registered participants will receive an email announcing that the class/ workshop has been canceled. We will make every effort to reschedule classes/workshops canceled due to adverse weather. If classes/workshops cannot be rescheduled, the instructor of that class/workshop will send digital copies of the handouts to registered participants. Registered participants are encouraged to sign up for another offering of that class or contact us stgeorgedivinitycollege@gmail.com for one-on-one assistance.

Low-Enrollment & Cancellation We reserve the right to cancel any class/workshop with 3 or fewer registered participants 2 days (48 hours) prior to the class/workshop. In the event of a cancellation, registered participants will receive an email indicating that the class/workshop has been canceled, and we will also post a cancellation message to the St. George Divinity College class/ workshop news, online, or in your email. Instructors of canceled classes/workshops will send digital copies of the handouts to registered participants, and registered participants are encouraged to sign up for another class/ workshop offering or contact the instructor directly for assistance

2014-2015 CAMPUS ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER August 25 Enrollment Begins– New Students September Fall Semester Classes Begin September 15 Beginning of Semester December 1 – 13 Enrollment for Spring Semester December 8 – 12 Final Exam Week December 22 –January 5 Christmas Break SPRING SEMESTER January Spring Semester Classes Begin January 12 Classes Resume January 23 Last Day to Withdraw From a Class February 6 Ministry Progress Review March 09-13 Spring Break March 16 – 20 Summer Enrollment begins

April 17 Last Day to Withdraw From a Class April 20-24 Final Exam Week May 22 Commencement

SUMMER TERM

June 08 - July 17 Summer Term