Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute STUDENT HANDBOOK 2010-2011
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Student Handbook Statement of Faith...1 A Spirit-Filled Program...4 Tuition...8 Student Policies...11 Academic Standards...17 Graduation Requirements...18 Campus Information...19 Academic Calendar...22 Student Forms Student Application Process Student Application Form Payment Receipts Ministry Practicum Activity Log Course List & Intent to Graduate Form Student Handbook Affidavit iii
FAITH IS THE VICTORY BIBLE INSTITUTE considers the following truths to be fundamental to an understanding of our relationship to the One True and Living God. ONE TRUE GOD The One True God is the eternally self-existent I AM, the Creator of the universe. He has further revealed Himself as a triune Being, manifested as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. SCRIPTURES INSPIRED All Scripture is verbally inspired by God as written in the original languages and is inerrant revelation of God to man. The Bible is the infallible authority for faith and conduct. THE LORD JESUS CHRIST The Lord Jesus is 100% divine (Son of God) while simultaneously being 100% human (Son of Man). As God Incarnate, He is the express image of the Living God in human form. ORIGINAL SIN & THE FALL OF MAN Man was created good and upright in the image and likeness of God. The first man,adam, through disobedience, fell from the grace of God and, thus, sin and death entered into the world. Adam s transgression incurred not only physical death for man, but also spiritual death which is eternal separation from God. Man s propensity to sin because of his sinful nature necessitates salvation from the power of sin and a Savior to provide that salvation. SALVATION OF MAN Man s only hope of redemption and salvation from sin is through the shed 1
STATEMENT OF FAITH blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. His blood is completely sufficient to deliver every person from the power and penalty of sin. THE CHURCH & ITS MISSION The Church is the Body of Christ and is comprised of all believers. God inhabits the Body of Christ by the Holy Spirit both individually and corporately. Since God s purpose concerning man is to seek and to save that which is lost, to be worshiped by man,and to build a body of believers in the image of His Son,the Church s responsibility is: 1) to evangelize the world, 2) to be a corporate body in which man may worship and glorify God, and 3) to equip the saints for the work of service. BAPTISM IN WATER Baptism by immersion in water is commanded in the Scriptures. All who repent of their sins and believe in Christ as Savior and Lord are to be baptized. HOLY COMMUNION The Lord s Supper, consisting of bread and a cup of the fruit of the vine, is a memorial of Jesus suffering and death and a celebration of His resurrection to be enjoyed by all believers until He comes again. BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The baptism of believers in the Holy Spirit is evidenced by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Holy Spirit gives utterance. This experience is distinct from and subsequent to the experience of the new birth. With the baptism of the Holy Spirit comes the enduing of power for life and service and the bestowing of spiritual gifts. 2
STATEMENT OF FAITH EVER-INCREASING FAITH Faith of the heart is based on the hearing (spiritual understanding) of God s Word. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Christians are saved through faith, justified by faith, shall live by faith, and overcome the world by faith. DIVINE HEALING Divine healing is provided for in both Old and New Testaments and is integral to the Gospel. THE SECOND ADVENT OF CHRIST & THE FINAL JUDGMENT As the climax to God s dealing with man, Jesus is coming again. At that time, there will be a resurrection of the righteous and the wicked. The wicked will be judged and the righteous will be ushered into the everlasting Kingdom of God. 3
THEOLOGY PROGRAM Initials The are Faith 96 point is the rest Victory are Life 54 Christian point. Bible Institute Theology Program is Fix it like you like. Then copy and paste behind. designed to equip those who feel the call of God on their lives to minister the Make it white. Then put a one-point white outline around the Gospel behind and who layer desire to further their Christian education. Many Bible colleges, Seminaries, and Christian Universities award credits for Bible Institute work. FVBI recognizes student achievement at a yearly graduation exercise where students receive a Certificate of Completion for each year they complete. BIBLE INSTITUTE AUDIT OPTION The Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute Audit Program is for those individuals attending strictly for their own personal and spiritual growth. Audit students must attend all classes and read all texts, but exams and papers are not required. Audit students may participate in the graduation exercise for Bible Institute certificate students and will receive a Certificate of Attendance for each year completed. YEARS #1, #2, #3 & #4 Each year is made up of 9 courses and 1 Ministry Practicum. Your Program Director may choose to substitute up to 3 courses within any year except Years #1 and #2. Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute reserves the right to change any and all courses without advance notice. Year #1 is foundational in nature and required for all Bible Institute students. It is designed to give each student a solid foundation for their own personal life and Christian walk. FVBI courses address the four areas where Satan tries to keep a believer from being successful in life:faith,health,provision,and character. Year #1 includes courses on the ministry of Jesus and a survey of the 4
A SPIRIT-FILLED PROGRAM New Testament. Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute s Year #2 is designed to give a student a jump start into fulfilling the call of God on his or her life. Providing training in such basics as Bible study, prayer, preaching, various giftings, and flowing with the anointing. Year #2 includes a survey of the Old Testament as well as a course designed to help students discover their own purpose in the Kingdom of God. Year #3 provides in-depth study of important books and doctrines of the Bible. Such study will help students achieve a greater degree of effectiveness in any area of church-related service. Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute s Year #4 is the year of specialization as students move into courses designed to prepare them to preach and teach the Word of God and help in areas of specialized service in the local church. 5
A SPIRIT-FILLED PROGRAM TYPICAL YEAR #1 COURSE LIST *NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE. Course Number TH-101 TH-107 TH-102 TH-103 TH-104 TH-105 TH-106 TH-109 TH-112 Course Title Principles of Faith Christian Character Biblical Finances Divine Healing Ministry of Helps Life & Teachings of Christ I Life & Teachings of Christ II New Testament Survey Authority of the Believer MP-100 Ministry Practicum - Year #1 TYPICAL YEAR #2 COURSE LIST *NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.. Course Number TH-218 TH-221 TH-202 TH-213 TH-217 TH-222 TH-223 TH-203 TH-204 Course Title Methods of Bible Study Discovering Your Purpose The Anointing Spiritual Gifts Ministry Gifts & Church Government Old Testament Survey I Old Testament Survey II Principles of Prayer Homiletics MP-200 Ministry Practicum - Year #2 6
A SPIRIT-FILLED PROGRAM TYPICAL YEAR #3 COURSE LIST *NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.. Course# TH-301 TH-410 TH-306 BI-308 BI-309 TH-324 BI-201 Title Blood Covenant Principles of Leadership Angelology Galatians Ephesians Divine Guidance Acts of the Apostles BI-311 I & II Corinthians: Part 1 BI-312 I & II Corinthians: Part 2 MP-300 Ministry Practicum - Year #3 TYPICAL YEAR #4 COURSE LIST *NOTE: PROGRAMS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE.. Course Number ED-401 TH-424 TH-431 TH-444 TH-303 BI-425 BI-426 BI-404 BI-420 Course Title Teaching the Bible Submission & Authority Church History Ministerial Ethics Personal Evangelism Romans I Romans II Pastoral Epistles Hebrews MP-400 Ministry Practicum - Year #4 7
LOW TUITION PHILOSOPHY Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute has the philosophy that a quality, spiritual education that trains an individual for service to the Lord Jesus Christ should not leave that individual with an oppressive financial debt. Our approach is to provide the most affordable, quality, spiritual education that we can as a ministry to the Lord and to His servants. STUDENT LOANS Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute provides an in-house, interest-free, student loan in the form of a pay-as-you-go program rather than requiring the student to pay the full tuition at the beginning of each semester. An advantage of the program provided at FVBI is the flexibility of schedule. Students can finish their program of study or achieve their educational goals over a period of time convenient to them. Their own personal preferences, work schedules, and their own finances determine the speed at which they progress. If a student cannot pre-pay the course, they must discontinue attending classes. They may resume attendance upon pre-payment of any successive course during the academic year. There are no provisions for partial payments. BIBLE INSTITUTE TUITION The cost of each year at FVBI is $1440, payable in 9 installments of $160. Each installment includes tuition and primary textbook for each course, Ministry Practicum, and graduation fees. Description Cost Tuition (includes books & fees) $1440 + Ministry Practicum 0 = Totals $1440 9 payments $160 8
TUITION BIBLE INSTITUTE AUDIT TUITION The cost of each year in the Bible Institute Audit Program is $990, payable in 9 installments of $110. Each installment includes tuition and primary textbook for each course, Ministry Practicum, and graduation fees. Description Cost Tuition (includes books & fees) $ 990 + Ministry Practicum 0 = Totals $ 990 9 payments $ 110 LEVEL 5 ADVANCED PLACEMENT TUITION Certain students may qualify for advanced placement due to prior education and experience. The Level 5 Advanced Placement Program is based on 11 courses. It is $ 2,090, payable in 11 installments of $ 190 each. Each installment covers tuition, primary textbook for each course, Ministry Practicum credits, and graduation fees. Description Cost Tuition for 11 courses (includes books & fees) $ 2,090 + Ministry Practicum 0 = Totals $ 2,090 11 payments $ 190 9
TUITION LEVEL 6 RESEARCH PROJECT PROGRAM TUITION The Level 6 Research Project Program is based on 5 courses and a Level 6 research project. The cost of the coursework phase of this program is $ 950, payable in 5 installments of $ 190.The cost of the research project phase is $ 1,300 payable in 10 installments of $ 130. Each installment includes tuition and graduation fees. Description Cost Tuition for 5 courses (includes books & fees) $ 950 + Research Project $ 1,300 = Totals $ 2,250 5 payments (1 per course during coursework phase) $ 190 + 10 payments (during research project phase) $ 130 REFUND POLICY If a student desires, for any reason, to discontinue an enrolled class, they may do so. Withdrawal is official once written notification has been received by the Program Director. The following percentage of the tuition will be refunded when written withdrawal is received: before the first class after the first class after the second class after the third class 100% refund (upon return of materials) 75% refund 50% refund 0% refund 10
STANDARD OF CONDUCT A student whose personal conduct is a poor testimony for Christ,and who fails to live in accordance with the scriptural ideals of the Bible Institute, will be spiritually counseled and will be disciplined to such extent as the Program Director deems advisable.the Bible Institute reserves the right to refuse admission, to put on disciplinary probation, or to dismiss any student whose personal conduct and/or attitude, in the judgment of the administration, are not consistent with the Christian spirit and standards which the Bible Institute seeks to maintain. By way of example: academic dishonesty, such as giving unauthorized aid on an examination or plagiarism (the intentional or unintentional presentation of another s work as one s own) are not acceptable behaviors and will not be tolerated. Both subject the student to expulsion. PERSONAL HABITS Students are expected to abstain from the use of any tobacco, alcoholic beverages and illicit drugs, both on and off campus. They will also maintain behavior above reproach in relationships with the opposite sex, avoiding appearances of evil. DRESS CODE Unlike students at secular universities, our students are in training for the ministry, where they will represent Jesus, the King of Kings. For women: modesty, femininity and good taste are the guiding principles of women s dress. No low cut necklines or dresses with slits above the knee are permitted. No shorts or jeans with holes; no bare feet or flip-flops. For men: well-groomed, clean, neat and tidy are the guiding principles of 11
STUDENT POLICIES men s dress. Beards are permitted if trimmed and kept neat. Hair should be properly groomed at all times. No shorts or jeans with holes; no bare feet or flip-flops. ENROLLMENT New courses begin each month. Students may enroll prior to the beginning of each new course, but no later than the second week of classes. ATTENDANCE, ABSENTEE & TARDY POLICIES Regular and punctual attendance is essential to scholastic achievement and success in ministry. Thus, students are expected to be in class at the appointed time. Students who are late or who miss a class are required to purchase and listen to recordings of the missed lectures. These must be ordered within one week of the missed class. If recordings are not purchased and listened to, the student will receive a grade of Incomplete for the course. COURSE REQUIREMENTS In addition to attending class, students are expected to read all textbooks and to take all quizzes, tests, and exams; to deliver any scheduled oral presentations; and to turn in any other work required on the assigned date. Research papers are due one week after the last class meeting date (if not otherwise specified) even if the student is absent on that date. LATE WORK If the course requirements are not completed and the Course Completion Affidavit turned in within one week of the last class meeting, the student will receive a grade of Incomplete. Once an incomplete grade has been posted, 12
STUDENT POLICIES the student has two additional weeks to complete all of the course requirements and turn in their affidavit. To change a grade from Incomplete, the student must pay a $10 Change of Grade (from Incomplete) Fee. Three weeks after the last class meeting, if the work is still not completed, the student s Incomplete grade will be changed to an F. If a personal emergency prevents a student from completing the course requirements, they are responsible for contacting their Program Director to arrange to complete the required work. FAILING GRADE If a student fails a course,they will have to pay tuition and take the course again. They must demonstrate satisfactory work for the entire course before a passing grade will replace the F on their official transcript. MINISTRY PRACTICUM REQUIREMENT Students are required to serve in their local church as a minister of helps for example as a greeter, usher, or nursery worker. Students are required to serve a minimum of 72 hours during their 9-month program of study. Ministry Practicum hours must be valid volunteer work sanctioned by the local church providing training for the student and helping the local church. It does not include student ministry independent of the local church. This service is verified by a church leader. For fourth-year students, at least 50% of their hours should be in the area of teaching or preaching. Level 5 students are required to serve in their local church and/or community for a minimum of 176 hours during their program of study, with at least 50% of their hours in the area of teaching or preaching. This can be either volunteer work or paid employment. See the Forms Section of this handbook for a Ministry Practicum Activity 13
STUDENT POLICIES Log, which students should use throughout the year to properly document their volunteer hours. NOTE: Ministry Practicum credit will only be granted after a student has completed 9 courses at FVBI. PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE No formal placement assistance is offered by FVBI, however, we believe that faithful service to the Lord will open doors for future ministry. Many students have found their place through their Ministry Practicum and other volunteer work. TRANSFER OF CREDIT Credits earned at Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute (FVBI) might not transfer to another educational institution. Credits earned at another educational institution might not be accepted by Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute.You should obtain confirmation that FVBI will accept any credits you have earned at another educational institution before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement.you should also contact any educational institutions that you may want to transfer credits earned at Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute to determine if such institutions will accept credits earned at Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute prior to executing an enrollment contract or agreement.the ability to transfer credits from FVBI to other educational institutions may be very limited.your credits may not transfer and you may have to repeat courses previously taken at Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute if you enroll in another educational institution.you should never assume that credits will transfer to or from any educational institution. It is highly recommended and you are advised to make certain that you know the transfer of credit policy of FVBI and of any 14
STUDENT POLICIES other educational institutions you may in the future want to transfer the credits earned at Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute before you execute an enrollment contract or agreement. MISCELLANEOUS FEES Students will not be allowed to participate in the graduation exercise or receive an official grade report as long as any of the following fees have been assessed and remain unpaid. All fees are non-refundable. APPLICATION FEE There is a $ 35 application fee.this fee covers processing the application. IDENTIFICATION BADGES Your Program Director may require you to wear a student I.D. badge during class sessions. I.D. badges help your instructors and fellow students get to know you. Policies concerning if, how, and when badges are issued; penalties for non-possession of your badge during classes; replacement costs for lost badges, etc. are all determined at your Program Director s discretion. MATERIALS FEE The campus may charge a fee for start-up materials (such as the Student Handbook and your outline binder). This fee should not exceed $ 20. CAP AND GOWN FEE There is a $35 fee per student per year to help cover the costs of the caps, gowns, tassels, and hoods used at the annual graduation ceremony. CHANGE OF GRADE (FROM INCOMPLETE) FEE There is a $ 10 change-of-grade fee.this fee applies when a final grade report has already been submitted to the Registrar showing an incomplete ( I ) grade. 15
STUDENT POLICIES OFFICIAL GRADE REPORT REQUEST FEE Official end-of-year grade reports are issued by the Office of the Registrar, Main Campus, provided the student s account is paid in full. Forms are available from the Program Director. One official grade report is provided free of charge at each graduation. Additional grade reports cost $ 5 each. RETURNED CHECK FEE A student will be charged $25 for any check returned to their Program Director because of insufficient funds. FEE FOR RECORDINGS OF MISSED CLASSES Students are not permitted to make individual recordings of class sessions. Each campus reserves the right to charge students a suitable fee (up to $5) for recordings of missed classes. 16
GRADING SYSTEM Grade Description Percentages A Superior 93-100 B Excellent 85-92 C Average 77-84 D Below Average 70-76 F Failing 0-69 W Withdrawn* I Incomplete GRADE REPORTING Grade posting provides students with the information needed to track their academic progress. Grades will be posted after each course is completed. Some Program Directors may choose to issue periodic grade reports that span a semester or the entire school year. UNSATISFACTORY STUDENT PERFORMANCE Consistently unsatisfactory academic performance (such as course failure, unexcused absences, late reports, lack of meeting course requirements, missing of final exams, etc.) may be reason for the Bible Institute to terminate a student s enrollment. Students terminated for unsatisfactory academic performance will not be entitled to any tuition refund. * Should any student desire to withdraw from school, he/she should write a letter and speak with the Program Director to formally withdraw. Unless the student formally withdraws, the student will not be eligible for re-admission without an interview with the Program Director. The student who just stops attending class and does not formally withdraw will receive an F for any course with unsatisfied requirements. 17
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The graduation requirements for receiving a certificate of completion are as follows: 1. Each student must have completed all required course work in their year of study prior to graduation. 2. Each student should submit a Ministry Practicum Activity Log documenting their volunteer work for their local church. This should be turned in to the Program Director at least eight (8) weeks prior to the scheduled graduation exercise. 4. Each student must have paid all tuition and fees before graduation. 5. The student must complete a Course List & Intent to Graduate Form and submit it to their Program Director at least eight (8) weeks prior to the scheduled graduation exercise. No partially completed forms will be accepted. 6. The graduating student is expected to attend the commencement exercise. 18
CAMPUS ADDRESS Host Church: Street Address: Faith Is the Victory Church Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute 3344 Walton Lane Nashville,TN 37216 Phone: 615-226-2145 FAX: 615-226-2390 Email: tn-nash-bi@victoriousliving.org FACILITIES Instructional facilities include 2,000 seat main auditorium, four classrooms, and two administrative offices. Each classroom is equipped with a sound amplification system, accompanying recording device, wireless microphone and overhead projector. AFFILIATION Life Christian Bible Institute is not affiliated with any denomination, but is an independent, not-for-profit educational and church organization chartered in the State of Florida, USA. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charles Cowan Sue Cowan Glenn Cowan Pastor / President Vice President Secretary / Treasurer Bryan Cowan 19
CAMPUS INFORMATION BOARD OF ADVISORS Robert Link John Buchli Sidney Rose Tom Peters FACULTY ULOS ANDERSON, B. S. Instructor of Theology and Biblical Studies EDUCATION: Jackson State University, Rhema Bible Training Center CHARLES COWAN Instructor of Theology and Biblical Studies Senior Pastor, Faith Is the Victory Church, Nashville,TN EDUCATION: Rhema Bible Training Center BRYAN COWAN Instructor of Theology and Biblical Studies Associate Pastor, Faith Is the Victory Church, Nashville,TN EDUCATION: Rhema Bible Training Center JASON COWAN, B. M. Instructor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Program Director EDUCATION: Middle Tennessee State University 20
CAMPUS INFORMATION JAMES TUCKER, J. D., M. DIV., B.S. Instructor of Theology and Biblical Studies EDUCATION: Tennessee State University,Vanderbilt University STUDENT GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE If a student has a grievance, they should contact the Program Director: Rev. Jason Cowan Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute 3344 Walton Lane Nashville,TN 37216 615-226-2145 If a complaint is not settled at the institutional level, the student may contact the Tennessee Higher Education Commission Nashville,TN 37243-0830 Telephone: 615-741-5293 21
Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute 2010-2011 Program #1 Program #2 Program #3 Program #4 August 17 - September 7 Principles of Faith Discovering Your Purpose Principles of Leadership Romans I September 21 - October 12 Christian Character Spiritual Gifts Galatians Romans II October 19 - November 9 Biblical Finances Methods of Bible Study Ephesians Submission & Authority November 16 - December 7 Divine Healing Principles of Prayer Angelology Hebrews January 4 - January 25 Ministry of Helps Ministry Gifts & Church Gov. Acts of the Apostles Church History February 1 - February 22 Life & Teachings of Christ I Old Testament Survey I I & II Corinthians I Ministerial Ethics March 1 - March 29 Life & Teachings of Christ II Old Testament Survey II I & II Corinthians II Teaching the Bible April 5 - April 26 New Testament Survey Homiletics Divine Guidance Personal Evangelism May 3 - May 24 General Dates: Authority of the Believer The Anointing Blood Covenant General Epistles August 10 Orientation December 14-28 Christmas Break March 15 Spring Break June 26 Graduation 22
Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute STUDENT FORMS
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS must be completed before an application will be processed by the Registrar: 1. Completely fill out the Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute Application. Indicate if you are working toward a Bible Institute Certificate or are an Audit Student. 2. Read the Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute Student Handbook including the Statement of Faith. Sign the Student Handbook Affidavit. 3. Submit completed application material to the Program Director no later than the first night of class. Include an application fee of $ 35.00, payable to the campus. 24
Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute STUDENT APPLICATION Date: Location Code: - IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Please PRINT or PLEASE TYPE. PRINT OR TYPE. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. Applications will not be processed unless all questions are answered and ANSWER the ALL application QUESTIONS. signed Applications and will dated not beby processed the applicant. nor academic Do standing not be leave assessed any unless questions all questions blank. are answered Put N/A and the if application an item signed does and not dated apply. by the applicant. Do not leave any question blank. Put N/A if an item does not apply. 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION MR. MS. MRS. REV. MISS DR. LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. SR. JR. MAIDEN NAME, IF APPLICABLE PRI. LANGUAGE ENGLISH SPANISH MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROVINCE POSTAL CODE COUNTRY HOME AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER WORK AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER CELLULAR AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER PRIMARY E-MAIL ADDRESS SECONDARY E-MAIL ADDRESS GENDER MALE FEMALE MARITAL STATUS SINGLE MARRIED RACE CAUCASIAN HISPANIC BLACK OTHER ASIAN NATIVE AMERICAN CITIZEN OF USA OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) PLACE OF BIRTH EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME CONTACT AREA CODE AND PHONE NUMBER CONTACT RELATIONSHIP DATE OF BIRTH (MM / DD / YYYY) 2. CHURCH BACKGROUND / MEMBERSHIP & MINISTRY EXPERIENCE IMPORTANT: Check the box below that says Certificate Track if you are working toward a Bible Institute Certificate. PASTOR'S NAME Check the box below that says Audit Program if you are attending for personal growth only. FVBI Certificate Track FVBI Audit Program CHURCH BACKGROUND / DENOMINATION CHURCH PRESENTLY ATTENDING CURRENT MINISTRY STATUS, IF ANY MINISTRY CREDENTIALS? LICENSED N / A ORDAINED EVANGELIST YOUTH MINISTER CHURCH / MINISTRY ADMINISTRATOR OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) ITINERANT TEACHER MUSIC MINISTER CHAPLAIN N / A CHILDREN S MINISTER LAY MINISTER CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATION PAST PASTORAL RADIO / TV MINISTRY N / A Non-Discrimination Policy INVOLVEMENTS OTHER (SPECIFY): SENIOR PASTOR ASSISTANT PASTOR MISSIONARY HIGH SCHOOL NAME* START DATE (MM / YYYY) STOP DATE (MM / YYYY) STUDY EMPHASIS DID YOU GRADUATE? MINISTRY START DATE (MM / YYYY) Faith 3. EDUCATIONAL is the Victory Life INFORMATION Christian Bible Institute does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, ethnic origin, age, or gender. We guarantee the rights and privileges, and the availability of programs and activities to all students. HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED LIFE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OR LIFE CHRISTIAN BIBLE INSTITUTE? YES NO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING AFFIDAVIT BEFORE SIGNING YES DIPLOMA NO G.E.D. SCHOOL I certify NAME** that I have truthfully and accurately START DATE answered (MM / YYYY) all STOP questions DATE (MM / YYYY) contained MAJOR in this application. DIPLOMA I understand / DEGREE EARNED that falsification of any kind is grounds for refusal of my application or expulsion should falsehood be discovered after acceptance to the Bible Institute. SIGNATURE DATE Make a payment of $35 for your application fee, payable to the campus. Submit this completed application to the Program Director. ALL EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION: *If you have not attended an accredited college or university, you must send a photocopy of your high school transcript, diploma, or GED. **List all schools including Bible institutes, Bible colleges, other colleges or universities. Must have original, sealed, official transcripts sent directly to your local campus. 9/28/09 Form: Stu -1-BI NOTE: It is the applicant s responsibility to order, pay for, and if necessary follow-up on all transcripts ordered.
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Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute PAYMENT RECEIPT RECEIVED FROM: DATE: APPLICATION FEE:... MATERIALS AND/OR CLASS RECORDINGS FEE:... TUITION COURSE TITLE: FVBI LEVEL: AUDIT YEAR #1-4 YEAR #5-6 TOTAL: CASH CHECK (NUMBER: ) CHARGE MONEY ORDER REC D BY: 9/6/06 Form: Adm-6-BI Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute PAYMENT RECEIPT RECEIVED FROM: DATE: APPLICATION FEE:... MATERIALS AND/OR CLASS RECORDINGS FEE:... TUITION COURSE TITLE: FVBI LEVEL: AUDIT YEAR #1-4 YEAR #5-6 TOTAL: CASH CHECK (NUMBER: ) CHARGE MONEY ORDER REC D BY: 9/6/06 Form: Adm-6-BI
Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute PAYMENT RECEIPT RECEIVED FROM: DATE: APPLICATION FEE:... MATERIALS AND/OR CLASS RECORDINGS FEE:... TUITION COURSE TITLE: FVBI LEVEL: AUDIT YEAR #1-4 YEAR #5-6 TOTAL: CASH CHECK (NUMBER: ) CHARGE MONEY ORDER REC D BY: 9/6/06 Form: Adm-6-BI Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute PAYMENT RECEIPT RECEIVED FROM: DATE: APPLICATION FEE:... MATERIALS AND/OR CLASS RECORDINGS FEE:... TUITION COURSE TITLE: FVBI LEVEL: AUDIT YEAR #1-4 YEAR #5-6 TOTAL: CASH CHECK (NUMBER: ) CHARGE MONEY ORDER REC D BY: 9/6/06 Form: Adm-6-BI
Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute MINISTRY PRACTICUM ACTIVITY LOG Date: Location Code: - IMPORTANT: PLEASE PRINT OR ORTYPE, except for for boxes the marked boxes signature. marked signature. This form is required This form of all is Audit, required Undergraduate, of all students and Master s to document students. a minimum It ensures that of 72 a student hours per receives year proper in the credit ministry for of fulfilling the church his/her he/she obligation attends. to serve It a is minimum the student s of 72 hours responsibility per year (176 to ensure hours that for Master's this form is students) in the ministry of the church he/she attends. Work must be performed during the student s current program of study. It is the student s completed and submitted to the Program Director no later than eight (8) weeks before graduation. Fill out one line of Section #3 per job responsibility to ensure that this form is completed and submitted to the Campus Director no later than eight (8) weeks before graduation. Fill out performed. Use multiple sheets, if necessary. Please keep a photocopy of the completed form for your records. one line of Section #3 per job performed. Use multiple sheets, if necessary. Please keep a photocopy of the competed form for your records. 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION STUDENT NUMBER MR. MRS. REV. MS. MISS DR. LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. SR. JR. MAIDEN NAME, IF APPLICABLE CHECK LCU LEVEL: YEAR: LEVEL: BIBLE DIPLOMA INSTITUTE ASSOC. STUDENT ADV.DIP. AUDIT STUDENT BACH. MASTER'S AUDIT LEVEL: YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 STUDENT SIGNATURE 2. CHURCH INFORMATION CHURCH ADDRESS CITY STATE / PROVINCE POSTAL CODE COUNTRY SENIOR PASTOR NAME OFFICE AREA CODE & PHONE NUMBER OFFICE AREA CODE & FAX NUMBER 3. SERVICE RECORDS TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE* STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE* STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE* STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE* STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE* STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME TYPE OF MINISTRY START DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE* STOP DATE HOURS WORKED SUPERVISOR NAME TOTAL HOURS WORKED DIRECTOR S SIGNATURE 9/6/06 *Your signature attests that the student performed his/her assigned tasks in a faithful and satisfactory manner. Form: Stu-5-BI
Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute COURSE LIST & INTENT TO GRADUATE FORM Graduation Date: Location Code: - IMPORTANT: This form is required of all students intending to graduate in a given school year. It is the student's responsibility to keep track of all courses taken and to return this form to the Program Director at least 8 weeks before graduation. (List all courses that will be completed by graduation.) Gown information must be included for proper gown size. Please keep a photocopy for your personal records. 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION LCU LEVEL: LCBI LEVEL: STUDENT NUMBER MR. MRS. REV. MS. MISS DR. LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I. SR. JR. MAIDEN NAME, IF APPLICABLE REQUIRED FOR GOWN: HEIGHT FT: IN: $35 CAP & GOWN FEE PAID WEIGHT CHOOSE YOUR WEIGHT RANGE (SEE ATTACHED CHART) A B C SOCIAL SECURITY# CERTIFICATE NAME (INDICATE EXACTLY HOW YOU WANT YOUR NAME TO APPEAR ON YOUR CERTIFICATE) AREA OF STUDY HOME PHONE WORK PHONE CHECK LEVEL: BIBLE INSTITUTE STUDENT AUDIT STUDENT CHECK YEAR: YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 5 YEAR 6 YEAR 7 2. COURSE INFORMATION COURSE# COURSE NAME DATE COMPLETED GRADE DIRECTOR S VERIFICATION MP MINISTRY PRACTICUM COURSE# PROGRAM 5 STUDENTS ONLY: ADDITIONAL COURSES TAKEN DATE COMPLETED GRADE DIRECTOR S VERIFICATION 3. SIGNATURES STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE DIRECTOR SIGNATURE DATE I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION ABOVE IS CORRECT. I HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE COURSE WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED & ALL FEES PAID. 7/21/10 2006 LIFE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY FORM: Stu-6-BI
Weight Range Chart HEIGHT WEIGHT RANGE A WEIGHT RANGE B WEIGHT RANGE C 4 10 5 0 Up to 159 160-219 220-280 5 1 5 3 Up to 179 180-239 240-300 5 4 5 6 Up to 199 200-264 265-330 5 7 5 9 Up to 229 230-294 295-360 5 10 6 0 Up to 259 260-329 330-400 6 1 6 3 Up to 284 285-354 355-425 6 4 6 6 Up to 309 310-384 385-460 6 7 6 9 Up to 329 330-404 405-480 6 10 7 0 Up to 349 350-429 430-510
STUDENT HANDBOOK AFFIDAVIT My signature on this form verifies that I have received and read the Faith is the Victory Life Christian Bible Institute Student Handbook and that I agree to abide by the policies and stipulations stated therein. Printed student name: Student signature: Date: REQUIRED: Please sign this form and turn it in to the Program Director to complete your enrollment at FVBI.