Student Application Packet

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1 Student Application Packet STUDENT APPLICATION PPLICATION PROCESS Necessary items for acceptance to the college: 1. Fill out one page Application form (attached) (attached). 2. Write a short testimony on how you received Christ as your Savior Savior. 3. Have a letter of recommendation from a Pastor or Ministry leader for you sent to us. is faster: info@summitbiblecollege.com. 4. Pay $100 for application/registration fees by cash or check to Summit Bible College or go online at and pay at the PayPal icon at our website, only! (These (Th app./registration fees count 100% towards your tuition on once you make your down payment). 5. Fill out Entry Questions (attached). 6. Pay Simple form must be filled out and tur turned in by person, mail, or fax at The price sheet is attached for reference. If you have transcripts or ministry experience you want considered: 1. Fill out the ministry experience perience sheet (attached here) 2. Send temporary transcripts sent from your last college to: 3. Have your transcripts sent from your last college to: Summit Bible College 2525 M Street Bakersfield, CA 93301

2 *Application fee is voided after being inactive for 90 days and must be re-paid. SBC Course Offerings Per Quarter on a Yearly Overview Rev (This information is for Home Office and Extension Campus Administrators, Professors and Students). ( Grad Level is in black, Upper Division is red ABS lower division is in blue All students of those respective levels can enroll.) Fall Quarter 9 Courses are offered Orientation Meetings: Mid August, 1 st Week of September Combined Classes (2) 303 Christian Worldview / 201 Christian Ethics (3) 541 The Heb People and Christ / 542 The Tabernacle 102 Basic Bible Survey I (2) 610 Advanced Leadership, 514 Christian Business Leader (3) 620 Principles of Missions / 421 Modern Missions 104 Strategies for the Harvest (2) 306 Systematic Theology / 207 Soteriology Single Classes: Graduate Level 503 The Christian Counselor 643 History of Revival (temporarily discontinued) Bachelor Level 307 Christian Counsel Foundations Associates of Biblical Studies 214 Church History I Winter Quarter 8 Courses are offered Orientation Meeting: 1 st of December, 1 st Week of January Combined Classes (2) 613 Forming a Non Profit Organization / 401 Faith Based Networking (2) 633 The Theology of Prayer / 105 Knowing God s Voice (2) 602 Personal Deliverance / 109 Spiritual Warfare Single Classes: Graduate Level 515 Church Formation & Restoration 603 Christian Counseling Care 644 Spiritual History of the Church Bachelor Level 309 Christianity & Islamic Threat 400 Communicating the Word of God 413 Family Counseling Issues Associates of Biblical Studies 107 Bible Survey II 113 Healing & Wholeness 204 Call of God and the Anointing Class Types and Rules for Combined Classes: Single classes stand alone-only open to those who are at the level of the class. We are offering combined courses for local and extension campus students so your classes will be fuller. Spring Quarter 11 Courses are offered Combined Classes (3) 510 Leadership Development, 441 Intro to Leadership, 202 Leader/Pers. Discipleship (3) 530 Worship Filled Life, 301 Biblical Worship, 208 Lifestyle of Worship (3) 611 Apostolic Calling, 402 Equipping Believers for Min., 209 Five Fold Ministry (2) 522 Personal Evangelism, 521 Fundamentals of Missions (2) 612 Pastoral Leadership and 512 Servants Heart (2) 642 Eschatology and 205 Israel and End Times Single Classes: Graduate Level 502 Biblical Counseling 540 Christology 601 Christian Counseling Ethics Bachelor Level 412 Marriage Counseling Associates of Biblical Studies 108 Bible Survey III: Epistles Summer Quarter 10 Courses are offered Orientation Meeting: Mid June Combined Classes (3) 511 The Christian Leader, 513 The Leader s Mindset, 442 Biblical Leadership (3) 531 Advanced Prayer, 532 Advanced Fasting 206 Prayer and Fasting (3) 640 Advanced Apologetics, 407 Christian Apologetics, 112 Introduction to Apologetics (2) 621 Advanced Missions and 520 The History of Missions (2) 632 Adv. Worship Leader, 631 The Worship Leader Single Classes: Graduate Level 501 Crisis Counseling 641 Hermeneutics Bachelor Level 308 Psychology & the Mind of Christ 302 Church History II Associates of Biblical Studies 110 Gifts of the Holy Spirit 203 Personal Revival 210 Kingdom of the Cults One book will be used for each course. Assignments will vary in difficulty depending upon the level of the students. ABS students would be required less work than Bachelor students and Bachelor students less than master students and so forth. Students will receive credit for the class at the level in which they are enrolled.

3 Summit Bible College Student Application Please Print or Type Clearly-Especially Address-Complete all questions that apply Applicant Information Name (As if on Degree): * Address: Phone: Wk phone: SSN: Current Address: Maiden Name: City: State: ZIP: Country: 2 nd Cell phone: Date of Birth: Employment Information Current Employer: Immediate Supervisor: Employer Address: How long? Phone: Fax: City: State: ZIP: Position: Personal Information Emergency Contact: Phone (required): Spouse s Name: # of Children Names & Ages: Educational Information Schools Name Location Credits List Degree Date High School College Grad College Please have your college/s (secular or Christian) send transcripts directly to SBC. Are you currently: licensed; ordained; a Christian Counselor? (circle all that apply-- X the ones you seek.) Christian Personal References Other than Relatives and Pastors Name: Address: Phone: Faith Information Have you received Jesus as your personal Savior as given in John 3 and Romans 10:9-10? Yes No If so, please explain by writing your testimony on an extra sheet of paper. Name & Address of church you attend: Pastor s name and phone number: How many total hrs of ministry experience do you have? As: Pastor, Counselor, Missions, Worship, Helps, Others not listed: (circle as many as apply) Within the last 3 years, have you been involved in any of the following: Illegal substances? Yes No Tobacco use? Yes No Homosexual relationships? Yes No Pre-Marital Sex? Yes No Drink alcohol? Yes No Extra-Marital Sex? Yes No Pornography? Yes No Hate Groups? Yes No Non-Christian Religions? Yes No Subversive groups? Yes No The above question does not necessarily limit enrollment. However, if yes is answered on any of the above, please give a brief spiritual update on a separate piece of paper, or in a sealed envelope addressed private. What type of classes are you interested in? Distance, Ext. Campus, or Bakersfield? (circle as many as apply) What type of Degree are you seeking first from SBC? ABS, BTH, MTH, MDIV, DTH, DDIV? (circle first one) How did you find out about SBC? Referral, Internet Ad, Mag. Ad, Radio, TV, Surfing the Net or Other at: By signing this application I am stating that I am in agreement with the Statement of Faith and Purpose & Rules of Conduct & grievance procedure and the Pledge for SBC students (see website*) and I realize that I have answered these questions to the best of my ability, and I realize that any false statements on this application are grounds for immediate dismissal from the college without a refund. Signature of Applicant: Date: IRS requests you include a statement of ethnicity, however this is optional. If you wish you may write it here. Other s who would be interested in SBC Name: Address/Phone/ Name Address/Phone/ FOR OFFICE USE ONLY (Do not write below this line) Action: Date: Initial: Action: Date: Initial: SBC Action: Date: Initial: SBC Action: Date: Initial: $100 App/Reg Fee Testimony: Letter Of Reference: Confirm. Sent: Request Sent: Request Sent: Request Sent: Letter Of Accept: Transcripts: Ministry Experience: Program: Down Payment: Books Shipped: Request Sent: Request Sent: Other:

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5 Entry Questions for All SBC Students Print Name: Date: Program Applying for: All students must fill out Section I, Graduate students fill out both Section I and II, at enrollment. Please take your time to answer, thoroughly. Each question must be answered. Do not leave any blank. I. Academic Review for All Students to Fill Out Upon Enrollment 1. Is English your first language? If not, what language is? a. If you have a first language other than English, do you have college level grammar, punctuation, and syntax in your native language? Yes or no (circle one) 2. How long was the longest paper that you have ever written on any single, specific subject? 3. What subject or area did you write on? 4. What areas of theology have you studied, written, or preached on and what interests you in this area or areas? (Be specific) 5. What is your definition of research? (Please do this in your own words, dictionary definitions will not be accepted) 6. What is your definition of critical thinking skills? (Please do this in your own words, dictionary definitions will not be accepted) 7. Do you have any concerns with writing, spelling, grammar, creative expression, readability? Yes or no(circle one) 8. How many words per minute do you type? How many errors? 9. How would you rate yourself in the use of Microsoft or other word processing programs? (Circle only one) A. Excellent, B. Good, C. Satisfactory, D. I will need specific help 10. In words, describe the essence of why you are going to college, name your godly gifts and callings, and how these gifts interrelate to your work and ministry now, in the past, or into the future (Where you think God may be leading you.). II. For Graduate Students, Only! 1. Which topic that involves Christian ministry are you most interested in? (Such as a specific ministry working with a specific group or a specific area such as leadership, counseling, or apologetics.) 2. Finish these sentences: I am interested in the above topic because a. I want to find out: b. I want to help others understand 3. Considering #1 and 2 above, why should people care about your topic? 4. SBC provides a mandatory coach and systematic method of completing the Thesis or Dissertation. The student pays a minimum $250 for this thesis or dissertation help, paid at the time you begin the thesis process. Do you have any questions or concerns about this process or these procedures? Yes or no (circle one) If yes, what is it?

6 Since M Street, Bakersfield, CA Phone (661) Fax (661) Recurring Payment Authorization Form Schedule your payment to be automatically deducted from your bank account, or charged to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. Just complete and sign this form to get started! Recurring Payments Will Make Your Life Easier: It s convenient (saving you time and postage) Your payment is always on time (even if you re out of town), eliminating late charges Here s How Recurring Payments Work: You authorize regularly scheduled charges to your checking/savings account or credit card. You will be charged the amount agreed plus a transaction fee of $1.00 for using your Checking/Savings account or $5.00 for using your Credit Card account for each billing period. A receipt for each payment will be ed to you and the charge will appear on your bank statement as an ACH Debit. You agree that no prior-notification will be provided unless the date or amount changes, in which case you will receive notice from us at least 10 days prior to the payment being collected. Please complete the information below: Name of Student: I,, authorize Summit Bible College to charge (name of bank holder) my checking/savings or credit card account indicated below for $ per month plus transaction fees on the day of each month beginning for payment of my tuition fees. Billing address Phone City, State, Zip Checking/ Savings Account Credit Card Checking Savings Visa MasterCard Name on Acct Amex Discover Bank Name Cardholder Name Bank Routing # Account Number Account Number Exp. Date Bank City/State CVV (3 digit number on back of card) SIGNATURE DATE I understand that this authorization will remain in effect until I cancel it in writing, and I agree to notify Summit Bible College in writing of any changes in my account information or termination of this authorization at least 15 days prior to the next billing date. If the above noted payment dates fall on a weekend or holiday, I understand that the payments may be executed on the next business day. For ACH debits to my checking/savings account, I understand that because these are electronic transactions, these funds may be withdrawn from my account as soon as the above noted periodic transaction dates. In the case of an ACH Transaction being rejected for Non Sufficient Funds (NSF) I understand that Summit Bible College may at its discretion attempt to process the charge again within 30 days, and agree to an additional $10.00 charge for each attempt returned NSF which will be initiated as a separate transaction from the authorized recurring payment. I acknowledge that the origination of ACH transactions to my account must comply with the provisions of U.S. law. I certify that I am an authorized user of this credit card/bank account and will not dispute these scheduled transactions with my bank or credit card company; so long as the transactions correspond to the terms indicated in this authorization form. Summit Bible College is an IRS non-profit organization, licensed by the State of Calif. to issue degrees in Theology.

7 Summit Bible College Tuition Price List As of Chaplain or Certificate Program Tuition= $1,550 Payment plan: $250 down and $100 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $1,395 (Lifetime Guaranteed Tuition, non-refundable.) Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 9 Chaplain or Certificate Program Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 12 months = $1,300 Cost of program if completed after 18 months up to 24 months= $1,750 Associates of Biblical Studies Tuition = $2,750 Payment Plan: $350 down and $100 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $2,475 (Lifetime Guaranteed Tuition, non-refundable.) Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 16 Associates of Biblical Studies Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 18 months = $2,200 Cost of program if completed after 24 months up to 36 months = $2,950 Note: After 2 years, tuition fees go up $250 per year, until completed Bachelor of Theology Tuition = $3,000 Payment Plan: $400 down and $100 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $2,700 (Lifetime Guaranteed Tuition, non-refundable.) Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 15 Bachelor of Theology Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 18 months = $2,500 Cost of program if completed after 24 months up to 36 months = $3,200 Associates/Bachelor Concurrent Tuition = $3,500 Payment Plan: $400 down and $100 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $3,150 (Lifetime Guaranteed Tuition, non-refundable.) Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 16 Associates/Bachelor Concurrent Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 18 months = $3,000 Cost of program if completed after 24 months up to 36 months = $3,700 Master of Theology Tuition = $3,850 Payment Plan: $450 down $150 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $3,465 (Lifetime Guaranteed Tuition, non-refundable.) Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 10 and Thesis or Test Out Master of Theology Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 18 months = $3,350 Cost of program if completed after 24 months up to 36 months = $4,050

8 Doctor of Theology Tuition = $4,000 Payment Plan: $450 down and $150 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $3,600 (Lifetime Guaranteed Tuition, non-refundable.) Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 8 courses and a Dissertation or Test Out Doctor of Theology Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 18 months = $3,500 Cost of program if completed after 24 months up to 36 months = $4,200 Bachelor / Master Concurrent Tuition = $4,450 Payment Plan: $450 down and $150 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $4,005 Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 15 courses and a Thesis or Test Out Bachelor / Master Concurrent Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 18 months = $3,950 Cost of program if completed after 24 months up to 36 months = $4,650 Master / Doctor Concurrent Tuition = $5,000 Payment Plan: $550 down and $150 per month until balance is paid 10% Discount if paid in Lump Sum up front: $4,500 (Lifetime Guaranteed Tuition, non-refundable.) Number of Courses Needed for Completion of Program: 13 courses and a Dissertation or Test Out Master / Doctor Concurrent Tuition Incentive Program (Take this TIP, and save money!) Cost of program if completed in: 18 months = $4,500 Cost of program if completed after 24 months up to 36 months = $5,200 Note the TIP program!: Students finishing their degree within minimum allotted times receive a discount on their tuition. If students do not finish in the maximum allotted times additional tuition of $200 is due the first year and $250 each year thereafter. *Books must be purchased from the SBC bookstore and are extra and will not include shipping, handling and tax. Credit for Practicum/Ministry Experience Students may qualify to use current or past ministry positions or training for concurrent programs or practicum experience credits. Ask your Educational Advisor about this policy.