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PURPOSE OF THIS WEBSITE

This website is intended to describe the school and its programs. Southern Bible Institute, College, and Seminary retains the right to change programs, policies, courses, schedules, requirements, tuition, fees, and all other aspects at any time.

FUND RAISING

We seek to conduct our activities with the highest standards of integrity and to avoid conflicts of interests. Because we believe that it is God's place to prompt a response to our fund-raising appeals, we shun high-pressure or manipulative fund-raising practices. Our fund-raising appeals clearly identify the purposes and programs to which donations will be applied, and we ensure that all gifts are used for the purposes for which they were raised. Occasionally we receive more contributions for a given project that can be wisely applied to that project. When this happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need. Our policy is to meet the needs God lays before us, so that Christ is lifted up, religious education accessible for everyone and the Gospel is advanced.

APPLICATION FEES

There must be an application fee accompanied with each application for admission into any and all programs of study.

 STATUS REPORTS

Records of progress known as status reports are maintained by each instructor in the students academic file. These status reports are used by instructors and faculty members to communicate with each student (via mail and/or email) as to their grades, progress, and further instructions. Upon completion of each course, students receive an official transcript by mail.

MINISTRY AND LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDIT

Southern Bible College & Seminary may grant ministry and life experience credits to students, but only within the guidelines of established policy. Life experience credit is granted upon evaluation by the office of academic affairs.

GRADES, GRADE POINTS, AND GRADE POINT AVERAGE Grading Scale Grade Points

A 96-100 Excellent 4

B 86-95 Good 3

C 71-85 Average 2

D 60-70 Poor 1

F 0-59 Failure 0

I Incomplete 0

W Withdrew 0

ACADEMIC POLICIES

Credit System: Students may enroll at anytime during the year. Southern Bible College & Seminary operates on a semester system. The unit for counting credit is the semester hour. Studies and Programs Completion Date: Each student is allowed to complete courses at his or her own rate of progress and you will not be financially penalized for failing a course. Southern Bible College & Seminary does not receive any federal funding nor does it participate in the Department of Education student aid programs, therefore we do not issue 1098-T forms. 

ACADEMIC HONORS

Graduation Honors: All credit hours with a passing grade are awarded quality points based on the level achieved. Special honors are determined by the student's cumulative grade point average earned at Southern Bible College & Seminary. The student must meet the following GPA standards to receive the special honors listed below: 3.95 - 4.00 Summa Cum Laude 3.75 - 3.94 Magna Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.74 Cum Laude

WITHDRAWAL AND INACTIVE STUDENTS

After a period of one semester without academic activity or communication with their instructor students will be automatically placed on the inactive list. If there are special and extenuating circumstances, students must make their request in written form to their assigned instructor. If a student finds it necessary to withdraw, the student must contact the school in writing. Merely ceasing to submit assignments does not constitute withdrawal. Neither does it relieve the student of his/her financial obligations to the school.

CLINICAL SCHEDULE

Clinical experiences for the student are designed on an individual basis. In most instances, clinical objectives may be achieved in the student's own work or ministry setting. Each faculty member will assist the student in planning experiences in their own setting that meet clinical course objectives. Time will vary for each clinical course based on the level of the student's program. Academic Status: The programs of study offered through Southern Bible College & Seminary carry similar requirements as other traditional programs.Distant educational students are required to meet standards equal to or even greater than those of traditional on-campus university students. This assures that the high standards of our educational programs are maintained. Credits and degrees earned at Southern Bible College & Seminary are not guaranteed to transfer to other schools, colleges or institutions. We regularly monitor the external program study materials as well as your individual progress in your program of study. All programs are specifically designed for the busy person who needs a flexible and convenient schedule to meet the rigorous degree requirements.

MINISTRY AND LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDITS

1. SBC grants ministry and life experience credits, but only within the guidelines of established policy. Two semester hours of credit per year for up to and not beyond ten years of full time ministry experience. Life experience credit is granted upon evaluation by the academic board.

2. SBC will grant one semester credit hour per year for up to and not beyond five years of part time or bi-vocational ministry.

CLINICAL SCHEDULE

3. Clinical Schedule: Clinical experiences for the student are designed on an individual basis. In most instances, clinical objectives may be achieved in the student's own work or ministry setting. Each instructor will assist the student in planning experiences in their own setting that meet the clinical course objectives. Time will vary for each clinical course in the chosen program of study based on the level of student's program. SBC offers the student opportunities to meet educational goals in a flexible learning environment. A variety of teaching strategies are used to assist the student in the application of theory to clinical practice situations.

EDUCATIONAL POLICY

4. Southern Bible Institute and Southern Bible College & Seminary administers its educational programs and activities, including admission, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, Vietnam era, or disabled veteran status. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 specifically prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

IDENTIFICATION

5. Southern Bible Institute, College & Seminary is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit educational and charitable organization committed to providing religious training and upholding the highest of human values through dedicated service to those in need. Southern Bible College & Seminary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

6. We seek to conduct our activities with the highest standards of integrity and to avoid conflicts of interests.

7. Our fund raising appeals clearly identify the purposes and programs to which donations will be applied, and we ensure that donations are used for the purposes for which they were raised. All gifts to Southern Bible College & Seminary are tax deductible. Our board has directed that all contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects. Occasionally we receive more contributions for a given project that can be wisely applied to that project. When this happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need. Our policy is to meet the needs God lays before us, so that Christ is lifted up, religious education is accessible for everyone and the Gospel advanced.

CONTRIBUTIONS

8. Contributions to the ministry are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. All contributions in excess of $25.00 will be receipted.

9. We will not operate this ministry with indebtedness which dishonors the cause of Christ, hinders the work of religious education, and the advancement of the Gospel. When we make a purchase, we pay the completed invoice within 30 days. We do not intend to use the vendor's money. While we may occasionally borrow funds for capital expenditures, we promptly repay those loans.

RECORDS

10. Out of respect for individual's privacy, we do not sell or rent our mailing list to other groups wishing to sell the names and addresses of our supporters. We maintain strict security on our list of students, friends, alumni, and supporters.

PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS

11. Southern Bible College & Seminary will comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This Act, with which SBC intends to comply fully, protects the privacy of educational records, established the rights of students to inspect and review their educational records, and provides guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings.

MISSION STATEMENT:

12. The mission of SBC is to make religious education and training accessible worldwide in the areas of Bible knowledge and skill development to non-resident learners through nontraditional methods.

WITHDRAWAL AND INACTIVE STUDENTS

13. After a period of one semester without academic activity students will be automatically placed on the inactive list and will remain on this list until the student contacts the school in writing expressing his/her desire to continue their studies and a reactivation fee has been paid. If there are special or extenuating circumstances, please make requests in writing to their instructor. If a student finds it necessary to withdraw from a course of study or a program, the student must contact the school in writing. Merely ceasing to submit assignments does not constitute withdrawal. Students must notify the school of their intentions.

STUDENT REFERRALS:

14. If it is made clear to the office of admissions at the time of enrollment, one student referring another student may receive a $50.00 credit to their account for each student who enrolls with SBC.

15. Stipends based on percentages (currently 25%) are given to faculty members for students they enroll and advise. These stipends are paid quarterly as long as their students remain enrolled and fulfill their financial obligations to the school.

HONORARY DEGREES:

16. We are allowed to grant up to three honorary degrees per year. Applications may be sent upon request.

 

STATE & FEDERAL PROGRAMS

17. Southern Bible College & Seminary receives no federal funding nor does it participate in the Department of Education Student Aid programs, therefore, we do not issue 1098-T forms. We are a private religious 501C(3) religious educational institution. All monies received for the assistance of students are received from individual and Church donations.