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2 Lucia St. Vincent/Grenadines Sudan Suriname Swaziland Switzerland Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Tanzania AGBC Thailand Togo Tonga Trinidad/Tobago Turkey Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom Vanuatu Vietnam Yap Yugoslavia Zambia y s. glenstone ave. springfield, mo 65804 2018 Global University All Rights Reserved2018 Catalogberean school of the bible2018graduate school of theologyundergraduate school of bible and theologyberean school of the bibleschool for evangelism and discipleshipGU 2018 Catalog Covers 3pg FINAL 7-910/30/17 3:48 PM2018 GLOBAL UNIVERSITY berean school OF THE BIBLE CATALOG1211 South Glenstone Avenue Springfield, Missouri 65804-0315 USAT elephone: Fax E-mail: Internet.

3 2018 Global UniversityAll Rights Reserved2018 berean school of the Bible Catalog22018 berean school of the Bible Catalog3 TABLE OF CONTENTSA Letter from the President ..4A Letter from the Provost ..5 General Information ..6 Foreword ..6 History ..6 Mission of Global University ..6 Doctrinal Statement ..6 Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy ..7 Global University International Headquarters ..72018 Calendar ..7 The Four Schools ..8 Nondegree Programs ..8 Degree Programs ..8 Administration and Faculty ..9 Board of Trustees ..9 Board of Administration ..9 Academic Affairs Committee ..10 Regional Coordinators and National Representatives.

4 10 University Faculty ..10 Accreditation and Endorsements ..10 Accreditation ..10 State Certification ..10 Memberships ..10 University Standards ..11 Basic Standards of Academic Integrity ..11 Code of Conduct ..11 Due Process of Student Rights ..11 Policy for Filing Student Complaints ..11 Tracking and Addressing Student Complaints ..12 Notification of Rights under FERPA ..12 Instructional and Technology and Resources ..13 Internet Courses ..13 Digital Courses ..13 Library Information ..14 Fees and Tuition ..14 Cancellation and Refund Policy ..14 Withdrawal , Policies, and Programs ..14 Academic Counseling.

5 14 Student Status ..14 Time Limit for Completing a Course ..14 Examinations ..15 berean school of the Bible Grading Reading ..15 Service Learning Requirements ..15 Transcripts ..15 Transfer of Credit ..15 Student Inquiries and Comments ..16 Programs Offered ..16 Study Groups ..16 Instructional Facilitator s Manuals ..16A Letter from the Dean ..17 Diploma Requirements ..18 Diploma and Certificate Programs ..18 Ministerial Studies Program ..18 Ministerial Studies Diploma ..18 Ministerial Studies with Leadership Honors Diploma ..20 Bible and Doctrine Diploma ..20 Church Ministries Diploma ..21 Royal Rangers Organizational Leaders Diploma.

6 21 Course Descriptions ..23 Explanation of Course Numbering ..23 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) ..23 Course Materials ..23 Bible Division ..23 theology /History Division ..25 Ministry/Practical theology Division ..26 Capstone Projects Division ..28 berean school of the Bible Faculty, Writers, and Editors ..292018 berean school of the Bible Catalog4A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTW elcome to Global University! All of us here at Global are pleased to learn of your interest in our school . We are delighted that you are seeking to prepare yourself for service in God s harvest fi eld. Our catalog provides information concerning who we are, our mission, history, and policies and procedures, as well as our various plans of study.

7 We trust you will identify a program of study to help you prepare for God s call on your unique aspect of our program is the emphasis on applied learning and ministry through our service learning requirement (SLR). This requirement allows learners to move more rapidly from theory to practical application of what they are learning. In other words, learners benefi t from the integration of academic rigor with practical application throughout their University is composed of four schools providing a seamless approach to study, ranging in academic level from certifi cates (initial evangelism and discipleship courses) through graduate degrees.

8 The four schools are school for Evangelism and Discipleship, berean school of the Bible (off ering adult continuing education courses to equip people for church leadership), Undergraduate school of Bible and theology (off ering certifi cates, diplomas, associate of arts, and bachelor of arts degrees), and graduate school of theology (off ering master of arts, master of divinity, and doctor of ministry degrees). Catalogs for each school are available on our website at University s learners benefi t not only from increased knowledge through studying course content but also from spiritual growth and increased discipline.

9 Our instructional design helps them gain skills for a lifetime of learning, service, and ministry. Students and alumni fi ll positions of ministry as teachers, pastors, and missionaries. Others serve as local, district, and national church leaders. They actively work in both open and sensitive locations, fulfi lling God s call on their lives to impact eternity where they are and wherever God leads you enroll and study with Global University, you will not be studying alone. Instead, you will join students studying in literally every time zone of the world. We operate through a worldwide network of more than 200 offi ces serving 500,000 students.

10 We are committed to equipping people for service in churches, schools, and other ministries. As you study, rest assured our extensive university stands ready to assist you in any way we bless!Gary L. Seevers Jr., PhD President2018 berean school of the Bible Catalog5A LETTER FROM THE PROVOSTW herever you are in the world, sincere greetings!It is my pleasure to serve as the provost of Global University. Dealing with academic issues around the world requires an understanding and perceptiveness of regional and national diff erences. Those diff erences are not limited to education; they appear in every aspect of life and work.