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1 SOUTHEASTERN FREE WILL BAPTIST COLLEGE External Studies Online Studies Video Courses Correspondence Courses REGISTRATION PACKET This Packet Contains: Registration information for students enrolling in the SFWBC online, video or correspondence courses. Textbook ordering procedures. Technical requirements for online studies. Registration form. Fax Cover Form. Course offerings. Text Book List. Book / Material Price List Bible Certificate Requirements External Studies scholarship application. Southeastern Free Will Baptist College External Studies P.O. Box 1960 Wendell, NC U-4-SFWBC Fax:

2 Bringing our Mission to You! Welcome to SOUTHEASTERN FREE WILL BAPTIST COLLEGE We want to welcome you to our External Studies Division. Our goal is to make the unique transition to the External Campus as smooth as possible. Registration for classes is the first step. Tuition rates for our External Programs are as follows: Correspondence Courses: $80 per hour Online and Video Courses: $145 per hour Please read the following information carefully and complete the attached Registration Form. Once your Registration Form is completed, please mail or fax it to us. Online registration is available for online courses at For online courses your registration must be received in our office no later than 1 day before the class starts or a late fee will apply! Online classes follow the same schedule as on campus courses for Fall and Spring semesters each year. In addition there will be a summer semester for online classes. You can find the schedule for online courses at Please call our office at U-4-SFWBC ( ) and ask for our External Studies secretary if you have questions regarding any of the information supplied in this registration packet. You can now work toward a Bible Certificate which requires 32 credit hours. A sheet detailing this certificate is enclosed in this packet. We look forward to having you as a student here at Southeastern Free Will Baptist College External Studies Program.

3 REGISTRATION DIRECTIONS Correspondence, Video or Online Courses Step1: Select Courses See the course offerings attached ( for online courses go to online.sfwbc.edu) Step 2: Register Choose a Proctor for correspondence or video courses to administer tests. The Proctor should be your Pastor or someone approved by the office. Fill out the attached registration form. Fax Form to (919) , or Mail to the college, Attn: External Studies, Southeastern FWB College, PO Box 1960, Wendell, NC You can register for online courses at online.sfwbc.edu. Step 3: Correspondence or Video Courses: We will send the course material to you and your tests to your proctor on approval from the Business Office. Online Courses: We will you instruction of how to access your course(s) including username and password upon approval from the Business Office. Step: 4 Order textbooks/materials: The textbook/material list for correspondence or online courses is attached. Some textbooks/materials may be loaned to you for a fee. Call the Business Office to order materials. Pay with Check, Money Order or Credit Card. Phone Number : (919) ext. 102 You can order some textbooks/materials online: Pay with PayPal (Credit Card or PayPal account required). You will return loaned material (such as videos) upon completion of the course.

4 TUITION, DEADLINES, WITHDRAWAL, BUSINESS OFFICE & REFUND POLICIES.! Correspondence Tuition:$80 per hour! Online and Video Course Tuition: $145/Credit Hour! Tuition is due the day before class begins for online courses and before material is mailed to you for others.! A $25 finance charge may be applied to accounts for online courses not paid by the day before classes begin.! If you have any other questions regarding your account, you can the Business Office at vmorris@sfwbc.edu or phone us at Tuition Payment Methods Check or Money Order Payments should be mailed to: Southeastern Free Will Baptist College External Studies Department I P.O. Box 1960 / Wendell, NC Credit Card Visa and MasterCard are accepted. You may make this payment by going to our online site at online.sfwbc.edu, calling the Business Office at , or using the registration form. Financial Aid Limited financial aid for tuition (not for fees, books, etc.) may be available for the first semester of external students who are committed to pursue an external degree. An application for this scholarship is attached. Refunds (Available for online courses only). A student who officially withdraws during the semester from an online course will be granted a refund for tuition only according to the scale below. There are no refunds of application/registration fees. Amount Time line 100% If date of official withdrawal is within one week of the beginning of class. 50% If date of official withdrawal is after one week but within 4 weeks of the beginning of class. No Refund If date of official withdrawal is after four weeks of the beginning of class You must OFFICIALLY withdraw from courses for the above refund policy to apply. Official withdrawals must be in writing and faxed or ed to info@sfwbc.edu. Informing the instructor alone is not sufficient. Deadline for Correspondence Courses All correspondence courses must be completed and returned to Southeastern no later than one calendar year from the original postmarked date. In situations of hardship extensions may be applied for through the External Studies Office. There will be a minimum fee of $25.00 for the extension process.

5 External Studies BOOKSTORE Textbook/Materials Ordering Procedures 1. Textbooks/materials are required for most External classes. Please refer to the attached list. Please order your textbooks/materials as soon as possible (7-10 days prior to beginning your course is recommended). 2. Many of the textbooks/materials can be ordered on our website at or by calling the college and speaking with the Business Office. 3. For best service please provide a physical mailing address with all orders. 4. Software and hardware required for online classes will need to be acquired by the student. To order textbooks/materials: For online courses, go online and pay with PayPal online.sfwbc.edu For all textbooks, contact the Business Office ext. 102 Check, Money Order or Credit Card

6 Technical Requirements for Online Courses To participate in our online classes you do not have to be a technical wizard. At Southeastern's Center for Online Studies we use the latest in technology to make your experience easy and simple. Internet Access You will need a computer with access to the Internet. It is not necessary to have a high speed connection although it is helpful. Even a minimal dial up connection should be adequate. You must have a valid address. You can use any source such as is provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or from other sources such as Yahoo or Hotmail. You must be committed to checking your frequently, usually at least once a day. You can rest assured that your will not be shared with a third party. Software Requirements Most computers have the following software installed, but if you do not have them, or if you have an older version, they can be easily downloaded for free. Internet Browser The two most popular browsers are Internet Explorer and Netscape. Although not always necessary, it is a good idea to check regularly to see if you have the latest version of your browser. In your browser window click on Help and About to see what version you have. You can check the web site for your browser for upgrade information. Adobe Acrobat Reader Often worksheets and other information are in the "PDF" format which can be read by Adobe Acrobat Reader. This program is available free at the following: Cookies Cookies are temporary Internet files that are stored by your web browser and are used to identify your computer to a website. They make it convenient for web users because they allow the website to "remember" your computer and some information such as login names. They also make it quicker to load frequently used web sites. Southeastern's Center for Online Studies website uses cookies to provide continuity and maintain your login and personal information from page to page. If you have all cookies blocked in your Internet browser program, you will need to allow them for this site. To learn more about cookies, look in your Internet browser's Help menu. We recommend that you have a current virus protection software as well as programs that will guard against adware and spyware.

7 Southeastern Free Will Baptist College External Studies Registration Form Mail or fax completed form to the External Studies Department. You can also register for online courses at online.sfwbc.edu and pay using PayPal. A Proctor is needed for test administration for correspondence and video courses. Personal Information (all fields required) Name: Address: Daytime Phone: Social Security Number: City/State/Zip: Evening Phone: Address: Proctor:* Phone: Address: City/State/Zip: *The Proctor must be your Pastor or approved by the office. Course ID Course Name Cost** Total Tuition Registration Fee: $35 Total Book / Material Fee (see Price Sheet) (Tax: Book Purchase Only) 6.75% Late Registration Fee for online courses: $25 Total Due **Find the cost by multiplying the number of hours for the course by the tuition.. Payment Method GCheck/Money Order GVisa GMasterCard GPaid Online Credit Card Number: Exp. Date: Name on Credit Card: Signature: GI have reviewed and understand the computer requirements as presented in this Registration Packet. I also understand that should I proceed with online courses without meeting these requirements my online classroom will not function at optimal levels and may prohibit me from completing some online courses. G I understand that I have registered for the course(s) indicated on this form. In doing so, I am responsible for all tuition and fees and I am subject to the withdrawal and refund policies of Southeastern Free Will Baptist College as explained in this packet. I understand that this registration must be received prior to the listed deadlines in order to be processed. I understand that I will not be registered until I have been officially accepted to the online program. GI understand that this registration will not be processed without my signature. Signature Date

8 Fax Form Please provide the following information and fax this form along with your registration form. Date Number of Pages (including this one) Student s Name Office Use Only Date Received Recipient s Initials Response Date Number of Pages Received

9 Bible BI203 Life of Paul I...3 hrs. BI204 Life of Paul II...3 hrs. BI206 Biblical Backgrounds...2 hrs. Theology BI219 Bible Doctrines I...3 hrs. BI220 Bible Doctrines II...3 hrs. Missions MI101 Missions Biographies I...2 hrs. MI102 Missions Biographies II...2 hrs. MI208 Cross Cultural Ministries hrs. Old Testament OT101 Old Testament Survey...3 hrs. OT102 Genesis...2 hrs. OT103 Exodus, Leviticus...2 hrs. OT104 Numbers, Deuteronomy...2 hrs. OT105 Joshua...2 hrs. OT106 Judges, Ruth...2 hrs. OT201 I Samuel...2 hrs. OT202 II Samuel...2 hrs. OT203 1, II Kings...2 hrs. OT204 1, II Chronicles...2 hrs. OT205 Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther...2 hrs. OT301 Job...2 hrs. OT302 Psalms I...2 hrs. OT303 Psalms II...2 hrs. OT304 Proverbs...2 hrs. OT305 Ecclesiastes...2 hrs. OT306 Isaiah...2 hrs. OT401 Jeremiah, Lamentations...2 hrs. OT402 Ezekiel...2 hrs. OT403 Daniel...2 hrs. OT404 Hosea-Micah...2 hrs. OT405 Nahum-Malachi...2 hrs. Correspondence Courses Video Courses New Testament N101 New Testament Survey...3 hrs. NT 102 Matthew...2 hrs. NT103Mark...2 hrs. NT104 Luke...2 hrs. NT201 John...2 hrs. NT202 Acts...2 hrs. NT203 Romans...2 hrs. NT204 I Corinthians...2 hrs. NT Corinthians...2 hrs. NT301 Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossions...2 hrs. NT302 1, II Thessalonians...2 hrs. NT304 1,11 Timothy, Titus, Philemon 2 hrs. NT305 Hebrews...2 hrs. NT401 James...2 hrs. NT402 I, II Peter, Jude...2 hrs. NT403 1, II, Ill John...2 hrs. NT404 Revelation...2 hrs. Church History CH311 Church History I (ACE)...2 hrs. CH312 Church History 11 (ACE)...2 hrs. Christian Education CE101 Intro to Christian Ed...2 hrs. CE202 Teaching Bible...2 hrs. CE41 Education Psychology...3 hrs. History HS301 History of Civilization I...3 hrs. HS302 History of Civilization II...3 hrs. PT101 Church Education...2 hrs. PT201 Church Education...2 hrs. PT301 Church Education...2 hrs. PT401 Church Education...2 hrs. PT102 Church Education hrs PT202 Church Education... 2 hrs. Online Courses - Check for courses online at online.sfwbc.edu

10 Text Book List Textbooks and materials listed can be purchased from our bookstore. Some may be loaned to you for a fee. Correspondence Courses Life of Paul I & II... Paul the Apostle by Robert Picirilli Biblical Backgrounds...Manners and Customs of the Bible by Ralph Gower Bible Doctrines I & II...The Great Doctrines of the Bible by William Evans Missions Biographies I & II... You locate biographies of missionaries from an approved list Old & New Testament Survey... Wilmington's Guide to the Bible by Dr. H. L. Wilmington All other Bible Classes...Bible Study Syllabus (you will locate reference materials as explained in the syllabus). Church History I & 11 (ACE)... ACE Paces Intro to Christian Ed... A Christian Approach to Education: Educational Theory and Application by H. W. Byrne Teaching Bible...Come Ye Children, by C. H. Spurgeon, Pilgrim Publications, Pasadena, TX Education That Is Christian, by Lois E. LeBar, 1989, Victor Books, P.O. Box 1825, Wheaton, IL You Can Teach With Success, by Daniel Schantz, 1994, The Standard Publishing Company, Cincinnati, OH Education Psychology... Educational Psychology - The Teaching-Learning Process by Daniel Lenox Barlow History of Civilization I & II... Civilization Past and Present (Eighth Edition), Harper Collins College Publishers Video Courses PT 101 Church Education...Sons of the Prophets Notebook Volume 1, by Barnes, Dwyer PT301 & 401 Church Education... Sons of the Prophets Notebook Volume2, by Barnes, Dwyer Online Courses Check for courses and textbooks online at online.sfwbc.edu

11 Books / Materials Price Sheet Paul the Apostle Life of Paul I & II $13.00 Manners and Customs of the Bible Biblical Backgrounds $46.00 The Great Bible Doctrines Bible Doctrine I & II $25.00 Wilmington s Guide to the Bible Old & New Testament Survey $38.00 Paces (6 paces at $4 each) Church History I $24.00 Paces (6 paces at $4 each) Church History II $24.00 Civilization Past and Present History Of Civilization I & II $80.00 Sons of the Prophets Notebook Volume 1 Church Education (PT 101)* $35.00 Sons of the Prophet Notebook Volume 2Church Education (PT 301 & 401)* $35.00 *(PT 101, 201, 301, 401) Require DVD/Video Material $20 Rent Fee for all DVD / $40 Rent Fee for all Videos / per enrolled class. Persons will be charged an additional fee for any material damaged or unreturned. Come Ye Children Education that is Christian Teaching Bible Rent Fee* You can Teach With Success Education Psychology - The Teaching Learning Process Education Psychology Rent Fee* *Rent Fee - $10 Books are rented to students and should be returned. Persons will be charged an additional book fee for any books damaged or unreturned.

12 BIBLE CERTIFICATE Southeastern Free Will Baptist College Division of Extension Studies Courses: 32 credit hours Required Correspondence Courses (18 hours) Old Testament Survey - 3 hours New Testament Survey - 3 hours Life of Paul I and II (3 hours each) - 6 hours Bible Doctrines I and II (3 hours each) - 6 hours Biblical Backgrounds - 2 hours Required Video Course (2 hours) PT201 - Church Education hours Required Choice (2 hours) PT Church Education 101 (video) - 2 hours or Mission Biographies I (correspondence) - 2 hours Required Choice (2 hours) Biblical Preaching (tentative - in development) (correspondence) - 2 hours or Teaching Bible (correspondence) - 2 hours Bible Electives (6 hours) Choose from available online Bible classes - (three 2 hours classes or two 3 hour classes) (Bible Certificate course requirements subject to change.) Cost: Registration: $35 Tuition: Online and Video Courses - $145 per hour Correspondence Courses - $80 per hour Books and Materials - varies by course Upon completion the Bible Certificate will be awarded: By College Representative at home church if possible, or By Pastor at home church, or By College Representative at Southeastern (Chapel, Mission Conference, Camp Meeting, etc.) All hours earned can be used toward future degrees at Southeastern.

13 SOUTHEASTERN FREE WILL BAPTIST COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION External Studies - Detillian Scholarship * Scholarship application must be completed in full and returned to the Business Office in order to qualify for potential scholarships. Incomplete applications will not be considered for any scholarships. Date of Application Semester Applied for Classification Name Street Address City State Zip Phone # ( ) SS# Date of Birth Status Married Single If you are a dependent, complete the following: Parents/Guardian Name Street Address City State Zip Father s Employer/Occupation Mother s Employer/Occupation Combined Annual Household Income $ Are you a member of a Free Will Baptist Church? Yes No If yes, list name of church and location (city/state). Is it your intention to graduate from Southeastern Free Will Baptist College and to serve the Lord in a full-time Christian ministry? Yes No If yes: What ministry? How many hours will you take this semester? Hours Are you presently employed? Yes No If yes, list the following: Employer Hours per week Occupation Rate of Pay $ Please list your pastor as a reference (if you are a pastor, list the head of your deacon board): Pastor or Deacon: Name Phone Church I acknowledge that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my ability and that failure to provide honest information will result in the disqualification of any consideration of the above listed scholarships. Signature Date

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