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1 C O M P E N D I U M T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 2 DOCTRINAL STATEMENT MISSION/ PURPOSE STATEMENT 4 EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES 5 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION/ VALUE STATEMENT CODE OF HONOR DRUG POLICY/ POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATON RECOGNITIONS/ CURRENT ACCREDITATION STANDARD 9 HISTORY 12 UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES ADMISSIONS INFORMATION 15 Registration for Classes 15 Admissions Requirements 15 Spiritual Qualifications 15 Educational Qualifications 15 Special Admissions 15 Ability to Benefit Criteria/CAEL 16 Graduation Requirements 18 Exit Interview Undergraduate Program Learning Outcomes CLASS WORK AND GRADING 21 ATTENDANCE POLICY 22 VA ATTENDANCE POLICY 22 Drop/Add 23 Withdrawal Dismissals 23 ii

2 Academic Probation 23 BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY & GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULAR PARADIGM BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY 4 YEAR TRACK 29 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CURRICULAR PARADIGM & GENERAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2 YEAR TRACK 31 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTION GRADUATE STUDIES GRADUATE PROGRAMS MISSION STATEMENT 50 ACADEMIC POLICY 50 Academic Policy and Regulations 50 Admission Policy 50 Categories of Admission 51 Admission Acceptance 51 Potential Students 51 Graduate Admission Requirements 51 Special Admissions 52 Probationary Admissions/ Ability to Benefit Services 52 Graduate Program Learning Objectives and Outcomes 52 Dismissals 54 Academic Probation 55 Re-admission 57 Non-punitive Grades 58 Repeating a Course 58 The Grade of Incomplete 58 Drop/Add 59 Withdrawals 59 Absences 59 Tardiness 59 Transfer Policy 59 iii

3 Transfer Credits for Current ASOT Students and Midterm Exams/Reviews 61 VA Attendance Policy 61 Class Attendance 62 MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULAR PARADIGM 63 MASTER OF DIVINITY - 3 YEAR TRACK 64 MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CURRICULAR PARADIGM 65 MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - 2 YEAR TRACK 66 MASTER OF DIVINITY LEARNING OUTCOMES 68 MASTERS OF DIVINITY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 69 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES 89 REQUIREMENTS 90 OTHER SETTINGS FOR FIELD EDUCATION 90 MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, MASTER OF ARTS CHRISTIAN COUNSELING 95 REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING 97 MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING PARADIGM 97 MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 98 UNDERGRADUATE NUMBERS AND COURSE NAMES 106 GRADUATE NUMBERS AND COURSE NAMES 108 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 110 Distance Learning 125 Branch Campus/ Teaching Site Learning Centers 125 Non-Degree Granting Programs FINANCE FINANCE/ TUITION and FEES 126 ONLINE FEES 127 DISTANCE EDUCATION REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL 128 METHOD OF PAYMENT 129 REFUNDS UPON WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 132 AWARDING OF FEDERAL (TITLE IV) FUNDS 133 iv

4 THE PACKAGING METHOD FOR 133 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS DEPENDENCY STATUS 134 DEPENDENCY OVERRIDE 134 PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT 135 STUDENT LIFE CAMPUS POLICY BOARD OF TRUSTEES STUDENT LIFE 136 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 136 ASOT s Estalished Faculty Curriculum Process For The Development and Assessing 137 SPIRITUAL LIFE/CHAPEL SERVICES 137 LIBRARY AND RESEARCH FACILITIES 137 DRESS and APPEARANCE STANDARDS 137 POLICY ON RE-ADMISSION 137 PRIVACY OF EDUCATIONAL RECORDS 138 EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 138 OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS 138 CHEATING and PLAGIARISM 139 STUDENT COMPLAINTS 139 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 142 FACULTY ASOT FACULTY 144 ADMINISTRATION 148 CAMPUS SAFETY Campus Safety 151 GUIDE TO CAMPUS SAFETY 151 EMERGENCIES ON CAMPUS 151 EMERGENCY NUMBERS 152 CRIME STATISTICS 153 Number of Incidents Reported 153 Number of Arrest for Different Offenses 153 CAMPUS LAW INFORCEMENT 153 ACADEMIC CALENDAR v

5 SITE PLAN 162 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART 163 EMERGENCY PLAN 164 vi

6 A Message from the President The doors of this School opened in 1995 by the grace of God with a compelling vision to educate, train, and equip ministerial and laypersons for Christian leadership and service. Daily, we see the evidence of the time and effort of our highly qualified and dedicated faculty members, the energetic and enthusiastic Administrative team members, as well as, a vibrant and dynamic Board of Trustees, as the students matriculate through this learning institution. This School may be considered non-traditional and unique in the sense that we have targeted a portion of the faith community, which through no fault of their own found themselves unable to attend classes in the traditional setting, offered by similar institutions. We see as one of our challenges to maintain a high degree of sensitivity to potential barriers, such as employment hours, financial obligations, and family considerations that many enthusiastic Christian servants who desire to properly prepare themselves are faced with in these spiritually challenging times. We are especially pleased that this institution has developed a reputation in the Faith community for its unique and unwavering sensitivity to helping eager servants overcome the barriers that prevent one from acquiring the knowledge, skills, and discipline that are so essential to becoming sound, qualified, and effective preachers and teachers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Dr. J. E. Perkins Dr. J. E. Perkins, Founder/President 2

7 DOCTRINAL STATEMENT OF APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY The Scriptures: We believe the scripture, (The Bible), both the Old and New Testament are verbally and plenary the inspired Word of God, without error in its original documents. We also affirm the scripture to be the complete revelation of God s will for the Salvation of mankind, the Divine and final authority for all Christian faith and Life. The Scripture is the ultimate expression of God s revelation. (I Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1: 20-21) The True and Living God: We believe in one true and living God, eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son, Holy Spirit: The triune, Godhead. We believe that those three persons are of one essence, equal in every divine perfection and execute distinct but harmonious offices in the work of creation and redemption. (John 1:1-2; 15:2) The Father: We believe that the Father is the first person of the Godhead, creation of heaven and earth, perfect in holiness, infinite in wisdom, measureless in power, and He hears and answers our prayers, saves us from sin and death, all come to Him through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:1; Exodus 15:11; Matthew 6:6; John 1:12) Jesus Christ: We believe in the deity and humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the only- Begotten Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, and He is fully man. We believe He lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose again bodily, ascended into heaven, sits on the right hand of the Father as savior, redeemer, justifier, reconciler, and one day He will come again to judge the living and the dead. (John 3:16; Matthew 1:18-23; Acts 1:9-11; I Peter 3:22; John 5:25-30) The Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit from eternity is the third person of the Godhead. We believe that the Holy Spirit is neither made, created, nor, begotten, but is one and the same essence, majesty and glory with the Father and the Son. He convicts the world of sin, regenerates teaches, equips, empowers, and fills the believer. We believe that the Holy Spirit is a person; the Holy Spirit is co-equal with God in all his attributes. The Holy Spirit is the third person of the God Head, is sent by the Lord Jesus Christ from the Father to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment; to regenerate, seal, indwell, guide, and teach the believer; and to empower Christians to live in victory over sin. (Romans 8:9; St. John 14:26; St. John 16:7-11) Man: We believe that humankind was created by God, and in His image and likeness, that man fell through disobedience and willful sin, and comes under the condemnation of a Holy God, and is utterly helpless to remedy his lost condition apart from the grace of God, and the only way man can be forgiven is by the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Genesis 1:26; Romans 3:23; 5:12; Ephesians 2:12) Creation: We believe the Genesis account as being a historical record of creation, it is accepted literally, not allegorically nor figuratively and it is believed that the universe with all that is in it was created by God apart from pre-existing materials and without evolutionary process (Genesis 1:1-2) 3

8 1.1.8 The Way of Salvation: We believe that salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, and not by one s own works or merit. We believe salvation is a gift from God and the Son of God, and is received solely by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who accomplished complete redemption by His substitutionary death and shedding of His precious blood. We believe the full assurance of the believer is in his salvation, and those who have a true saving knowledge of Christ shall persevere. (St. John 3:18; Ephesians 1:7; 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16; I John 1:9; Romans 6:18) Satan: We believe that Satan was originally created perfect, as all things that a perfect God would create. He was a perfect being until sin entered him and he rebelled against God. As a result, he and the host of angelic beings that fell with him became depraved and enemies of all righteousness and the plan of God. They have been judged and defeated at the death and resurrection of Christ, and are ultimately doomed. Satan will face his punishment at the final rebellion described in Revelation. (Genesis 3:1-19; Ephesians 6:13-17; I Peter 5:8; Revelations 20:10) The Last Days: We believe in the personal, bodily return of our Lord Jesus Christ; that Christ will return in the rapture and revelation, rescuing the saints before the tribulation to translate His church from the earth; and between this event and his glorious return with His saints, He will reward believers according to their works. (I Thessalonians 4:16; Titus 2:13; I Corinthians 15:51-53; I Thessalonians 4:5-11; I Corinthians 3:11-15; II Corinthians 5:10) Christian Ethics: We believe in the necessity of Christian ethics and the integrity that is within all believers; and in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling, the Christian is enabled to live a godly life, and by whom the church is empowered to carry out Christ s Great Commission. (Romans 1:3-4; 8:5-17, 29; 10:9-13; 14:7-9; 1 Corinthians 6:13-20; 2 Corinthians 4:7-18; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Ephesians 4:13; Philippians 3:12-14) THE MISSION/PURPOSE STATEMENT The ASOT provides theological education to prepare clergy and laity for service in churches, Christian ministries and the community. The institution s educational programs are intended to increase the student s level of knowledge, as well as remain committed to maintaining its diverse student body, faculty and staff. The institution s history is grounded in the African-American religious experience. The institution expresses its commitment to the student s overall development by promoting life-long learning, scholarly inquiry, and a commitment of service to others. Programs and services are geared towards promoting and nurturing student s growth and development as persons who appreciate cultural diversity, and embody a sense of civic, social and religious responsibility. ASOT follows an open door admission policy based on the necessity of responding to each person at the appropriate individual level of ability and development. ASOT is an interdenominational, interracial, and gender inclusive community modeled on diversity, which constitutes the Body of Christ. The educational and service programs provide theological education and training to a 4

9 constituency of mature, bi-vocational, and commuting students. These services are intended to enhance the student s skills, and expand the student s awareness, as well as broaden the student s perspective quality of life. The curriculum is designed and implemented to prepare the clergy and laity for various ministries in theology and general education. ASOT provides programs of biblical and theological studies, general education, continuing education, studies in Christian Education, Pastoral ministry, world mission, church vocation, a Bachelor s Program, a Master of Divinity Program, Master of Christian Education, Master Christian Counseling and a Doctorate of Ministry Degree. Additionally, ASOT stresses character development, which includes religious, cultural, social and ethical values. We collectively endeavor to create a schedule offering non-traditional hours; building in the flexibility necessary to accommodate all that may enroll. ASOT purposes to prepare students for the mature performance of their vocation. Worship is central to campus and personal life. It hopes to develop in each graduate a disciplined intelligence, life-long prayer life, informed by sound learning and equipped for worthy Christian Ministries. Its resources are offered to students with a diversity of ministerial aims, through recruitment and trained support to prepare persons for pastoral and lay leadership in their church communities. Ultimately, ASOT s mission is to serve Jesus Christ through graduating students who have demonstrated competency in their chosen fields of study. EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES/GOALS Through the curricula, ASOT seeks to promote the following educational outcomes/goals wherein graduates from ASOT should be able to: 1. Equip the student with practical skills in ministry that they may be competent and determined in their approach to their vocation. 2. Foster collegiate level competencies in writing; speaking; reading; analytical reasoning; computer literacy; and library research. 3. Convey methods of rightly dividing the Word of Truth that the student may be thorough expositors of the Bible and thusly enhance their personal lives and ministries 4. Explore the moral value and ethical dimensions in the disciplines offered by Apex School of Theology. 5. Promote an understanding of the diverse elements of American cultural history, especially the importance of the classic world-view of free enterprise. 6. Thoroughly exposed the student to the factual content of the Word of God and its relationships to their personal life. 7. Promote the fusion of academic knowledge and Christian values that maturing of spiritual, intellectual and social behavior may take place. 5

10 8. Provide firsthand observations, interviews, and discussions enabling the student to reach all humankind to make a better world. 9. Certify persons for service in areas of religious education in the local church; missionary work; pastoral care; hospitals; and prisons; social and civic agencies. 10. Develop skills that relate to a distinct Christian Service Ministry inclusive of world events, global issues and a life of Christian evangelism and discipleship. PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION ASOT is a Christian higher education institution with an African-American culture. It is a spiritual community grounded in agape (love). The School follows its motto: Training Church Leaders For the 21 st Century. The philosophical and theological foundation is the Word of God as presented in the Holy Scriptures The Godhead (Father) is our source of all truth; it is Christ-centered and is led by the Holy Spirit. God created humankind in His image and likeness at creation! We are saved by grace through faith. The Christian is enabled to live a life that values others and God s creation. Christian Education better prepares student learners to share their Christian gifts in a chosen field of service. ASOT seeks to provide a learning process that allows the student freedom of inquiry in a religious learning community of exchange between faculty, staff, and administration. Learning is a process of community wholeness as stated in our Value Statement. Our course offerings are guided by the biblical principles found in, II Timothy 3:16-17 and Ephesians 4:1-3 VALUE STATEMENT 1. We believe that God s word is central and foundational for all knowledge and wisdom and that the word of God is the catalyst for transformation. 2. We believe that for education to be effective it must be both theoretical as well as practical in application. 3. We believe that the church is God s vehicle for worship and world discipleship. 4. We believe that lost people matter to God and; therefore, ought to matter to us. 5. We believe that excellence in education honors God and inspires people. 6. We believe that Christian Education requires agape (love) as its foundation, koinonia (fellowship) as its building blocks, and mentoring interaction of the administration, faculty, student body, and community for Kingdom Building. 6

11 CODE OF HONOR The faculty, administration, and staff as well as students enrolled at Apex School of Theology work together as a faith community dedicated to common ideals, and we acknowledge the Sovereignty of the Lord Jesus Christ as we seek to grow and become fully prepared to do the work that shall be entrusted to us by our Lord. Therefore, the faculty, administration, staff, and students are required to sign the Code of Honor. Such action indicates that each member of the School family is willing to comply with the moral and spiritual principles of a daily walk with Jesus Christ. It is the Bible that not only determines one s doctrinal belief, but also one s lifestyle. In an ever-changing world, the Christian has an unchanging standard, the Word of God. The Code of Honor is rooted in the principles of personal integrity; common sense; reverence for God; esteem for other men and women; and respect for spiritual, natural, and social laws. In order to ensure that a high Christian standard is maintained by faculty, staff, administration, and students, and to encourage an environment that facilitates spiritual and academic excellence, we set forth activities that will not be tolerated; the use of alcoholic beverages; tobacco; illegal drugs; sexual immorality, and other worldly activities or forms of entertainment which are inconsistent with biblical principles. This includes music, which reflects the influence of either the occult or drug culture. Those who, through attitude or conduct, show their unwillingness to abide by the life-style set forth in this Code of Honor will be asked to meet the School Disciplinary Committee and may be subject to dismissal from the School at the Administration s discretion. CODE OF HONOR PLEDGE THEREFORE AS A MEMBER OF THE APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY FAMILY, AND HAVING READ THE CODE OF ETHICS AS IT APPEARS IN THE STUDENT HANDBOOK AND SCHOOL CATALOG, AND AS THEY APPLY TO ME IN MY ROLE AS A MEMBER OF THE FACULTY, ADMINISTRATION, STAFF OR STUDENT BODY RESPECTIVELY, I PLEDGE MYSELF, WITHOUT RESERVATION, TO THE FOLLOWING LIFE-STYLE COMMITMENT. As a Christian, I believe the Bible to be the verbally inspired Word of God. I accept its teachings as the final authority on all staff matters of faith and conduct; and as a student and/or faculty and staff member at Apex School of Theology, I will maintain the moral and spiritual ideals of the School, render respect to those who are my peers, subordinates, and those in authority over me; conform to its social, academic and spiritual requirements; and recognize my responsibility of Scripture (see 1 Corinthians. 6:19, 20; Romans 12: 1,2; Romans 13:14; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Galatians 5:16-26; Ephesians 5:18; Colossians 3:17). 7

12 Signed By: Date: Print Name: DRUG POLICY The administration believes that illegal drugs among any segment of the college population conflict seriously with this institutional goal; therefore, the college strives to maintain a drug free campus. Incident Report for Campus & Staff: Year Workplace Incidents Outcome Incidents Not Applicable Incidents Not Applicable POLICY of Non-DISCRIMINATION Apex School of Theology does not discriminate, because of race, gender, color, creed, national origin, or disability. We are committed to assisting students in the development of vocational/professional skills within their chosen denominations. Our goal is to reach all who come. Educational Notice General Apex School of Theology is authorized to operate as an institution of higher education by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (hereinafter referred to as Accrediting Body ) is recognized by the United States Department of Education, Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (hereinafter collectively referred to as Recognizing Bodies ). Generally, accrediting bodies fall into three major categories: regional, national, and specialized/professional. Apex has received national accreditation through Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Apex School of Theology (hereinafter Apex ) is engaged in a continuous process to certify that it is recognized as an accredited institution of higher learning with the above-mentioned Accrediting Body and Recognizing Bodies. In this regard, Apex is committed to ensuring that its academic programs, business practices and operational activities remain in compliance with applicable regulations, specific to each jurisdiction in which Apex operates. 8

13 Accreditation Accreditation within higher education is a voluntary and nongovernmental process that gives public recognition to higher education institutions that meet certain published standards of academic and administrative quality. The purpose of accreditation is to assure the public as to the quality of an institution and its commitment to high standards through a system of continuous improvement. For more information regarding Apex s accreditation please write to: Attn: Accreditation Request Apex School of Theology 1701 T. W. Alexander Drive Durham, NC Educational Warranties and Guarantees While a postsecondary degree is required for many professions, completion of an Apex degree program does not promise or guarantee employment in any profession or warranty satisfaction of any state s licensing requirements. Prior to enrollment, students are solely responsible for confirming all requirements for certification or licensure. Furthermore, requirements for certification and licensure are constantly updated and are subject to change without notice by the certifying or licensing boards. Apex shall not be held responsible for changes or updates in requirements for any certification or licensure. Apex shall be responsible for maintaining the necessary and proper standards that are required to maintain accreditation with the above-mentioned Accrediting Body and those accrediting bodies, which Apex may choose to pursue in the future. Credits, degrees, certificates and diplomas earned from Apex do not automatically qualify the holder to participate in any professional or governmental examination or earn any professional or governmental certification or licensure. Students interested in practicing or receiving licensure from a regulated profession or state board should contact the appropriate regulatory agency or state board. Completion of any Apex degree or program neither ensures nor guarantees that a student has met the necessary statutory or agency requirements for application and/or subsequent certification or licensure. Students pursuing professional certification or licensure should contact the appropriate state 9

14 regulatory agency or state board to confirm educational requirements before beginning any program. Enrollment Advisors Apex Enrollment Advisors or Faculty can provide guidance on licensure issues; however, it remains the student s ultimate responsibility to understand and comply with all state certification and licensure requirements. Apex makes no representation or guarantee that completion of any Apex coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain licensure or certification from any organization, entity or governmental agency. Apex makes no representation or guarantee that the information provided by enrollment advisors is current or accurate. Any and all guidance provided to students by enrollment advisors is given for informational purposes only. Students are hereby cautioned not to rely on any information regarding licensure or certification provided by Apex Enrollment Advisors or Faculty. Furthermore, Students are solely responsible for investigating and inquiring from each certifying agency or licensing board regarding their specific requirements for certification or licensure. Rights Reserved Apex reserves the right to add or modify any provision of this notice without advanced warning. The most up-to-date version of this document can be procured either on campus or On-line. 10

15 Current Accreditation Status RECOGNITIONS APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY has been declared by the appropriate state authority exempt from the requirements for licensure under provisions of North Carolina General Statutes Section (G.S.) (d) for exemption from licensure with respect to religious education. Exemption from licensure is not based upon any assessment of program quality under established licensing standards. APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY is accredited as a Category IV institution by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (Post Office Box 328, Forest, Virginia , having been awarded Reaffirmation I as a Category IV institution November 9, 2009; this status is effective for a period of ten years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). Apex School of Theology students who qualify are eligible for Pell Grants through the U. S. Department of Education. Accreditation indicates that Apex School of Theology has met the basic Institutional Eligibility Requirements (IERs), which would bring this institution into compliance with TRACS Standards and criteria. This ensures that APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY will provide quality instruction and student services. APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY is listed in the Higher Education Directory. APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY is approved by the North Carolina Approving Agency to provide Military Assistance Tuition Grants and Veterans Benefits. Apex also participates with members of the Armed Forces who are interested in preparation for service as Military Chaplains. APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY has library usage agreements with schools in state and out of state, referred to as Interlibrary Loan (ILL). Some of the in state schools include: Southeastern Baptist Seminary, Duke Divinity School, Campbell University and many others. APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY is a member of Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET). ASOT has an On-line Library. On campus students and Distance Education students can easily access the library s catalog. 11

16 HISTORY OF THE APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Apex School of Theology History Apex School of Theology was founded in 1995 as Apex Academy School of Religion and later changed its name to Apex School of Theology (ASOT). The school was founded by the Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Perkins at the historic, Apex First Baptist Church, Apex NC, where he was the pastor until ASOT outgrew the church facilities and moved to 5104 Revere Road, Durham, NC in In 2006, the school relocated to the heart of Research Triangle Park, 2945 South Miami Boulevard, Suite 114, Durham, NC. In November 2012 the school moved into its brand new constructed state of the art facility yet in the heart of Research Triangle Park, 1701 T. W. Alexander Drive. Apex is approved to offer its degree programs on campus and On-line by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, (TRACS), located in Forest, Virginia, which is accredited by the United States Department of Education. Apex offers Federal Pell Grants, Federal loans, Veterans Administration Educational Benefits, Presidential Scholarships, and interest-free payment plans to qualified students. The school also offers the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Doctor of Ministry Degrees, which are being required by Christian professionals across the nation. Apex is one of the few private, freestanding theological undergraduate and graduate schools to offer its degree programs On-line. There are a number of excellent religious and divinity schools in the North Carolina Research Triangle Park area; however, several reasons motivated the founding of ASOT: To reach and serve area clergy who wanted formal theological training, and to meet the educational needs of lay leaders in the faith community who could not afford the tuition of other seminaries. Our students are from a number of denominations in the faith community. They serve small, medium, and large churches as pastors; Christian educators; 12

17 teachers; chaplains; and nursing/rest home providers of ministry. Many of them are bright and brilliant adult learners who are destined to use the training they receive here to enlarge the Kingdom of God in the earth (Matthew 6:10). ASOT provides them an opportunity to fulfill their call to Christian service. Our motto is Training Church Leaders for the 21st Century. The faculty and staff of ASOT have benefited from the faith community we serve here at a minimal stipend as a way of giving back something to the community that nurtured us; therefore, enabling us to keep the tuition affordable for those who wish to receive a Christian-based education from an accredited school. We achieved accreditation with all of its cost while holding tuition at a bare minimum. Most of our staff and faculty have been here from the beginning and there is a long list of qualified people who wish to be associated with ASOT. All of our faculty members have either a master s or terminal degree from an accredited institution. Our students are serving in many capacities in the faith community. A formal education allows them to sharpen their skills and/or learn new skills. We believe we have been effective in filling our niche in theological education. Apex School of Theology offers Distance Education (ApexDE). Through ApexDE, you can earn your theological degree 100% On-line. You can complete your coursework at your own convenience. Apex has articulation agreements with Seminary Extension of the Southern Baptist Convention and several other educational institutions. ApexDE offers students the opportunity to acquire the same levels of knowledge and competencies as those students completing its regular on-campus degree programs. Programs that we offer on-campus and On-line are: (Associate Degree in Christian Education, Bachelor of Theology, Master of Christian Education, Master of Arts in Christian Counseling, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry Degrees). Off-campus extension continuing education programs, independent study programs, and life-long learning 13

18 opportunities are also available. The Doctor of Ministry Program was approved and started in January The program is designed to enhance ministry skills of practicing clergy-persons in areas of Christian ministry. 14

19 ADMISSIONS INFORMATION Registration for Classes UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES Students must register before attending a class. Registration days are listed in the college calendar. Each student, by the act of registration, agrees to remain during the semester and thereby assumes liability for the payment of all charges for the semester. Admissions Requirements The college has established the minimum requirements for admission. The college follows an open admissions policy for those who meet the spiritual and educational qualifications outlined. All applicants for admission to Apex School of Theology must show evidence of Christian character and scholastic competency by providing a spiritual autobiography. Spiritual Qualifications The student shall subscribe to the Statement of Faith as outlined in this catalog. Successful applicants should also embody a godly life and possess a teachable spirit. Educational Qualifications A diploma from an accredited high school or GED is the standard educational requirement for admission to Apex School of Theology. Special Admissions When a student does not possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, the student must demonstrate the ability to benefit from the educational programs offered by Apex School of Theology. A student must achieve an acceptable score on an independently administered test that gives indication that the student may benefit from the training offered by the School. Life experience will be considered also. 15

20 Ability to Benefit Criteria Students have access to the admission policy of ASOT as found in the Undergraduate Student Handbook. Assessment forms and records are kept on file to assess that procedures are in place for monitoring how special students are benefited and serviced. Our catalogues and handbooks states in the area of special admissions: If a student does not possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, the student must demonstrate the ability to benefit from the educational programs offered by Apex School of Theology. The student must achieve an acceptable score on an independently administered test that gives indication that the student may benefit from the training offered by the School. Life experience will be considered also. Ability to benefit services are also provided when students are placed on academic probation, have special learning disabilities, and are admitted under probationary status. Their assigned faculty advisors and the institution s deans monitor these students. The institution has the right to reduce their academic course load and extend their date of graduation. Confidential records on these students are kept in the registrar s office. Follow-up is measured by course grades and institutional competencies. Credit Hour and Application ASOT defines a semester credit hour as one hour of classroom instruction in combination with two hours of out of class work. This definition applies to each week of the academic term which consists of 15 weeks including an academic reading week. The out-of-class assignments may include research, reading, writing, practicum, internship, and laboratory work. All instructional delivery systems such as independent study, distance education, and lecture classes comport to the same credit hour standard. Additionally, the credit hour standard also includes a body of work that is required for each course tantamount in achieving predetermined student learning outcomes. All courses at Apex School of Theology are three credit hours. 16

21 Ability-To-Benefit (ATB) Test Effective with the award year, new students who do not have a high school diploma, or an equivalent such as a GED, and who did not complete secondary school in a homeschool setting are not eligible for Title IV funds. Such students can no longer become eligible by passing an approved abilityto-benefit test or by satisfactorily completing at least six credit hours or 225 clock hours of college work that is applicable to a degree or certificate offered by the student s postsecondary institution. However, students who were enrolled in an eligible educational program of study before July 1, 2012 may continue to be considered Title IV eligible under either the ATB test or credit hour standards, as discussed on page 1-8 of Volume 1, Chapter 1 of the FSA Handbook. Granting of Credit for Prior Experience and Learning (CAEL) ASOT granting of credit for prior experience and learning is done in compliance with national norms and within the guidelines of the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). It includes documented portfolio, a maximum number of thirty, (30) credit hours accepted. Documented information such as an official transcript of courses received at another institution must have an official seal of the previous institution and be sent directly to ASOT. This information must have an official seal of the previous institution and sent directly to ASOT. This documentation is kept in the student s files and maintained in a fireproof secured file cabinet in the Registrar s office. Decisions of this nature are made during the interview and registration of the student, and the granting of credit pending until the Registrar receives the information. The name of the course is Portfolio Research Evaluation (PRE). 17

22 Graduation Requirements Apex School of Theology offers Certificate of Christian Education, Associate of Arts in Christian Education and Bachelor of Theology degrees. In order to graduate with a degree, the student must meet the following requirements: 1. Successfully complete 24 credit hours of core and elective courses for a Certificate in Christian Education. 2. Successfully complete 60 credit hours including all core courses and Electives for Associate of Arts degree in Christian Education 3. Successfully complete 128 credit hours including all core courses and electives for Bachelor of Theology degree. 4. All financial obligations must be met. Exit Interview A comprehensive and oral examination is now administered to all graduating students before graduation. Exit interview questions are used with data generated by Faculty Senate Members in their areas of expertise. 18

23 PROGRAM: ASSOCIATES IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Upon successful completion of Associates in Christian Education program at Apex School of Theology, the student will be able to: 1. Define the mission and functions of the local church; 2. Formulate a biblical basis for the teaching ministry of the church; 3. Show an understanding of the integration of educational ministries with the biblical mission of the church and a local church s mission statement; 4. Demonstrate skills for organizing a church for educational ministries including Sunday School/Bible study, small group ministries, outreach, new member orientation, care groups, leadership development, teacher training, ministry teams, and discipleship; 5. Demonstrate skills in curriculum planning, budgeting, ordering, and obtaining educational materials; PROGRAM: BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Theology program at Apex School of Theology, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate collegiate level competencies in writing, speaking, reading, analytical reasoning, computer literacy, and library research. 2. Identify and explain issues of the authorship; recipients; historical context; literary style; major themes and theological development of each book of the Old and New Testament. 3. Relate intelligently with other ministers and ministries of various denominations in the areas of church organizations, administration, and pastoral leadership issues. 4. Synthesize biblical doctrine and principles taught in the classroom with practical theology that will result in an established, thoughtful philosophy of ministry in the areas of pastoral care, church organization, and pastoral leadership. 5. Promote the fusion of academic knowledge and Christian values that maturing of spiritual, intellectual and social behavior may take place. 19

24 UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of an Undergraduate program at Apex School of Theology, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate with a collegiate level competencies in writing and speaking. 2. Exhibit knowledge of historical events and societal norms 3. Demonstrate analytical reasoning proficiency in the sciences 20

25 CLASS WORK AND GRADING (PER SEMESTER HOUR) ASSOCIATE ARTS and BACHELOR PROGRAM GRADING SYSTEM LETTER GRADE 4.0 GRADING SCALE QUALITY POINTS A 4.0 EXCELLENT ) 12.0 B 3.0 GOOD (89-80) 9.0 C 2.0 SATISFACTORY (79-70) 6.0 D 1.0 PASSING (69-60) 3.0 F 0.0 FAILURE (59-0) 0.0 I INCOMPLETE 1.0 W WITHDREW 0.0 WP WITHDREW PASSING WF WITHDREW FAILING 0.0 AU AUDIT GRADE POINTS A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0, I=1, W=0, WP=NOT COUNTED, WF=0 GRADUATE PROGRAM GRADING SYSTEM LETTER GRADE 4.0 GRADING SCALE QUALITY POINTS A 4.0 EXCELLENT (100-97) 12.0 A- 3.7 (96-93) 11.1 B+ 3.3 (92-90) 9.9 B 3.0 GOOD (89-87) 9.0 B- 2.7 (86-85) 8.1 C+ 2.3 (84-80) 6.9 C 2.0 SATISFACTORY (79-77) 6.0 D+ 1.3 (76-73) 4.9 D 1.0 (72-69) 4.0 F FAILURE(68-0) 0.0 I INCOMPLETE 1.0 W WITHDRAW 0.0 WP WITHDRAW PASSING WF WITHDRAW FAILING 0.0 AU AUDIT GRADE POINTS A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0, I=1, W=0, WP=NOT COUNTED, WF=0, AU=NOT COUNTED 21

26 ATTENDANCE POLICY Classroom instruction and learning is a very important part of our educational process. Therefore, attending classes, being punctual, and fulfilling class requirements are vital to the academic and Christian character of the student. Faculty members are required to maintain attendance records and report student absences to the Registrar s Office and Office of the Deans on a monthly basis. The student assumes responsibility for all absences and communication with the professor about absences. Whether the absence is considered excused or unexcused for a particular class session is a matter to be resolved between the student and the professor. The professor will determine whether the absence is excused or unexcused. Students are responsible for the material covered in the class, as well as outside readings, textbooks, homework assignments, etc. Students who are not present, on time, and prepared with all materials will find themselves at an extreme disadvantage. Class Attendance The school s policy regarding attendance is as follows: 1. The student is responsible for completing all assignments, written or oral, in each course for which he/she is enrolled, whether the student attends class or not. 2. Students will not receive credit for any course for which he/she fails to attend at least 75 percent of the total classes scheduled for that semester. VA Attendance Policy To ensure the programs comply with standards established for the Department of Veterans Affairs, GI Bill educational benefits contained in CFR 38, & 4254, this institution administers the following procedures. Records for clock-hour programs and semester-hour programs are complete and adequate to ensure compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) reporting requirements (attendance, progress & rate of pursuit). Attendance - For students receiving GI Bill benefits while enrolled in this program, faculty members are required to maintain attendance records and report student absences to the Registrar s Office and Office of the Deans on a monthly basis. Students who do not maintain a 75 percent attendance rate will be terminated. 22

27 Standards of Progress - For students receiving GI Bill benefits while enrolled in this program, progress is measured according to the Grading System described on page 22 of the catalog. Any student whose overall grade point average falls below a C will be placed on Probation. Probation - The following probation standards will be administered for students eligible for Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA): Any student whose overall grade point average falls below a C will be placed on academic probation. If the student fails to bring their overall average to a C after two semesters of academic probation will be terminated. Re-certified - Officials will manage recertification using school standards; however, students may be recertified only after supervisors determine conditions have returned to satisfactory status. After two interruptions for benefits, students may not be recertified to VA for these programs. Drop/Add According to the Academic Calendar, classes may be added or dropped. The Instructor, Academic Deans and, Registrar must approve dropping or adding a class. Withdrawal Anyone withdrawing from a class must fill out the official withdrawal form with signatures of the Instructor, Academic Deans and the student. Refund Policy on withdrawals is listed in the refund section of the catalog. Dismissals If a student s behavior is unacceptable and he/she can no longer benefit from the services that we have to offer, this person will be subject to dismissal. Readmission will not be considered until at least one full semester has passed, and the student has given evidence of a change in his/her behavior. Academic Probation The Higher Education Act of the U. S. Department of Education requires Apex School of Theology to develop and apply a consistent standard of academic 23

28 progress. To qualify for federal and aid, a student must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in the course of study the student is pursuing. Apex School of Theology has developed its Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to comply with the statutory requirements that a student must be making satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for federal aid (Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant-FSEOG, Federal College Work Study, Stafford Loans-subsidized and unsubsidized, Plus Loan and the Federal Perkins Loan), scholarships and institutional grants. Students who fail to maintain satisfactory progress may not receive financial aid unless an appeal has been approved. Apex School of Theology, as required by federal regulations, must define and enforce minimum standards for satisfactory academic progress. Students receiving financial assistance at Apex School of Theology must enroll in courses leading toward a degree. Standards by which a student will be evaluated include progress in increments of hours completed (quantitative) and cumulative grade point average earned (qualitative). This policy is established to encourage students to complete successfully courses for which financial aid is received. Students who are not successfully completing appropriate courses will not be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress. Full-time (12-hours) undergraduates pursuing a four-year course of study are allowed up to 180 attempted semester hours in order to receive financial aid. Once a student attempts 180 semester hours, the eligibility for financial aid will be exhausted. This includes transfer hours. UNDERGRADUATE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TABLE Number of Semester GRADUATE STUDENTS Minimum Cumulative GPA 24 Minimum % of courses completed from those attempted % % % % % % % % % % % %

29 Graduate students are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress if they are eligible to continue during the regular academic year. Graduate students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average by the end of each spring term. To remain eligible for financial aid, graduate students must complete their degree requirements within one hundred fifty percent (150) of the published length of their academic program. This means that programs requiring sixty (60) hours for graduation will be eligible for financial aid during the first ninety (90) attempted hours. Programs requiring ninety (90) hours will be eligible for financial aid during the first one hundred thirty-five (135) attempted hours, and programs requiring sixty-six (66) hours will be eligible for financial aid during the first ninety-nine (99) attempted hours. GRADUATE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TABLE Number of Minimum Semesters Cumulative GPA Minimum % of courses completed from those attempted % % % % % % % % % % APPEAL PROCEDURES To appeal the termination of financial aid eligibility, a student must follow the procedures outlined below: 1. A request must be submitted by the student, in writing, to the Administration within ten (10) working days of receipt of denial/cancellation of financial aid on the basis of unsatisfactory academic progress. 2. The circumstances, which prevented satisfactory academic progress, must be clearly stated and documented. 25

30 3. The request must include documentation to support the extenuating circumstances. Examples of acceptable documentation include, but are not limited to: death certificates, statements from physician(s), clergy, or other verifiable information. 4. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will review the appeal and determine if a financial aid appeal approval is justified. The student will receive a letter indicating approval or denial of the appeal. 5. Undergraduate Students can utilize the appeal process only twice during their academic tenure. Graduate Students can utilize the appeal process only once during their academic tenure. APPEAL OF ELIGIBILITY TERMINATION Undergraduate and Graduate Student whose financial aid has been suspended because of failure to meet the standards of satisfactory academic progress may complete an appeal form, which is located in the Financial Aid Office. The student must request an appeal of that decision to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee within ten (10) days of the suspension/dismissal. Circumstances which may be considered in this appeal include the following: death in the student s immediate family, loss of employment, medical emergencies, accidents, personal tragedy, or other documented circumstances beyond the student s control which prevented him/her from meeting the minimum standards. Appeals of eligibility termination are not permitted from students who have exceeded the maximum number of attempted hours, including transfer hours. REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID Financial aid applicants whose financial aid has been suspended may regain eligibility once they meet the minimum requirements or receive a financial aid appeal approval. FINANCIAL AID APPEALS COMMITTEE The Financial Aid Appeals Committee consists of five (5) members who hear appeals. Members include the following individuals: Academic Dean of Students 26

31 Undergraduate Dean Director of Financial Aid Registrar Faculty 27

32 BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY & GENERAL EDUCATION CURRICULAR PARADIGM 128 Credit Hours ENG101 ENG103 ENG104 ENG105 MAT101 OTS101 OTS102 OTS401 OTS English Composition Orientation to College Experience 20th Century African American Authors & Poets Public Speaking Basic Math 12 General Education Courses HIS101 HIS102 HIS104 SCI101 SCI102 SSC101 SSC102 African American History World History American History Natural Science I Natural Science II Social Issues Intro. to Sociology 4 Old Testament Courses 4 Theology Courses Old Testament Survey 1 3 TH101 Systematic Theology 1 Old Testament Survey 2 3 TH102 Systematic Theology 2 Making of the Bible 3 TH Theology Elective Old Testament Elective TH Theology Elective 3 3 Christian Education Courses CH101 CH102 CH ETH101 ETH ADM101 ADM NTS101 NTS102 NTS403 NTS 3 Church History Courses Church History 1 3 CED101 Introduction To Christian Church History 2 3 Education Church History Elective 3 CED Christian Education Elective CED Christian Education Elective 2 Ethics Courses 2 Pastoral Care Courses Christian Ethics Ethics Elective 3 PPC102 PPC Pastoral Care Pastoral Care Elective Church Administration Classes 1 Missions Course Church Administration 3 MIS Missions Elective 3 Elective 3 4 New Testament Courses New Testament Survey1 New Testament Survey 2 Introduction to Biblical Languages New Testament Elective PWS101 PWS102 PWS103 PWS FED101 FED102 4 Practice of Ministry Courses Homiletics 1 Homiletics 2 Hermeneutics Practice of Ministry Elective 2 Field Education Courses Field Education 1 Field Education

33 BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY 4 YEAR TRACK FIRST YEAR FALL SPRING SUMMER (6 WKS) Old Testament Survey I Old Testament Survey II American History/African American History Church History I Church History II Theology English Composition English Composition Paper Writing & Public Church Administration American Church Speaking Orientation to the Introduction to Worship College Experience SECOND YEAR FALL SPRING SUMMER (6WKS) Homiletics I Homiletics II Pastoral Care Theology of Christian Women in History Ministerial Ethics Education 20 Century African American Authors & Poets Church Ethics Power & Politics in the Making of the Bible Basic math Church Finance Field Education I THIRD YEAR FALL SPRING SUMMER (6 WKS) New Testament Survey I New Testament Survey II American History Systematic Theology I Systematic Theology II Hermeneutics Natural Science I Natural Science II Professional Ethics World History American Church History Field Education II FOURTH FALL SPRING Revelation Introduction to Sociology Social Issues ELECTIVES Introduction to Biblical Language Mind Body Person Pastoral and Lay Leadership African American Church History Sociology of Religion 29

34 ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CURRICULAR Course Number ENG101 ENG HOURS 6 General Education Core Courses Credit Hours English Composition 3 Orientation to the College Experience 3 ENG104 MAT101 SCI101 SCI103 CED101 CED102 CED103 CED104 CED105 CED106 OTS101 OTS102 NTS101 NTS102 PPC HIS SSC ADM 20 th Century African American Authors & Poets Basic Mathematics Natural Science I Natural Science II 6 Christian Education Core Courses Introduction to Christian Education Theories of Learning Curriculum Theory & Design Christian Education Ministry Developmental Ages & Learning Theology of Christian Education 4 Bible Core Courses Old Testament Survey I Old Testament Survey II New Testament Survey I New Testament Survey II 4 Elective Courses Pastoral Care Elective History Elective Sociology Elective Church Administration Elective

35 ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (AA) 2 YEAR TRACK FIRST YEAR FALL SPRING SUMMER Old Testament Survey I Old Testament Survey II World History Orientation To The College Experience Introduction to Christian Education 20 th century African American Authors and Poets SECOND YEAR Theories of Learning Basic Mathematics Church Administration Elective Social Issues Theology of Christian Education Pastoral Care Elective FALL SPRING SUMMER New Testament Survey I New Testament Survey II English Composition Curriculum Theory and Design Natural Science I Developmental Ages and Learning Christian Education Ministry Natural Science II 31

36 Old Testament UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS OTS 101 Old Testament Survey I 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to the study of the development of the central themes, general contents, purpose, and historical setting of the Old Testament. Students will also survey the stories, the literary structure, and the theological development of these books while paying special attention to major themes such as creation; image of God; sin; covenant; law; the land; and kingship. OTS 102 Old Testament Survey II 3 CREDIT HOURS Old Testament Survey is a survey of the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament introducing the major ideas, structure, and authors emphasizing their historical and thematic connections as well as the main message of each book. The books are viewed both individually and collectively. OTS 151 Minor Prophets 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study from Hosea to Malachi with emphasis on their main messages and to whom they were addressed. The benefit to the church of today will be studied. OTS 152 Major Prophets 3 CREDIT HOURS The Books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel will be studied to discover not only their prophetic teaching, but also their exhortations and inspirational content. OTS 214 Genesis I 3 CREDIT HOURS Genesis is a study of the major theme of beginnings with regard to sin, the human family, government, and the nations with special emphasis on the themes of God and creation. This course also aims to increase the students' faith as they observe God s plan for Israel s deliverance from bondage and hardship into His promised land of provision for their lives. OTS 215 Genesis II 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will focus on the literature, economic, social, political, cultural, and religious life, of Israel with special emphasis on the covenants 32

37 OTS 216 Pentateuch 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a study of the background, history, literature, and theology contained in Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus and Deuteronomy. God's deliverance from Egypt, giving of the Law, the wilderness journey, the covenants, worship, and the priesthood will be studied. OTS 224 Biblical Israel 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a general study of Biblical Egypt as it constructs a picture of Israel's history from Egypt to the promise land. OTS 233 Typology/Archaeology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the tabernacle, priesthood, offerings, feast, and artifacts of the Old Testament and the relationship between archaeological investigations and the study of the Bible. OTS 234 The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament 3 CREDIT HOURS A study of the Person and work of the Holy Spirit including His names, nature, and ministry in the Old Testament. OTS 314 Isaiah 3 CREDIT HOURS The aim of this course is an in-depth study of the prophecies of Isaiah and the division of the book. OTS 350 Psalms 3 CREDIT HOURS The aim of the course is an in-depth study of Psalms, poetry, divisions, writers, and messianic elements. Special attention is given to the various forms of the Psalms and their setting within the historical experience of Israel. OTS 400 Wisdom Literature 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes an analysis of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. OTS 401 Power, Politics, and the making of the Bible 3 CREDIT HOURS The role of power and politics in the making of the Bible is a course that will also explore David s role in the composing of the Old Testament Canon while also exploring Paul s role in the composing of the New Testament Canon. 33

38 New Testament NTS 101 New Testament Survey I 3 CREDIT HOURS The aim of this course is to give students an in-depth foundational knowledge of the New Testament books, Matthew through Colossians with emphasis on authorship, historical background, purpose, and prevailing themes of each book. NTS 102 New Testament Survey II 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study designed to give students a foundational knowledge of the New Testament books, I Thessalonians through Revelation. This course will also include Jesus teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, miracles, and parables. NTS 214 The Gospels 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will introduce students to the unique portrait of Jesus and to the particular message that each Gospel writer intended for their respective audience in the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. It will clarify, and explain the grounds for, and the differences and similarities of the four Gospels, emphasizing the time, place, circumstances and persons involved in our Lord's ministry. NTS 224 Acts 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will provide an overview of the book of Acts, the establishment of the early church, and the missionary journeys of the apostle Paul. Attention will be given to the following: the birth of the church, expanding the church, strengthening the church, encouraging the church, and the church finding its way. NTS 301 General and Pastoral Epistles 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an in-depth study of the general epistles focusing on the History of the interpretation of James, 1 and 2 Peter, Jude, and selected studies in the Johannine epistles and the Epistles to Timothy and Titus with special emphasis on their teachings concerning the church leadership, practices, disciplines and ethical standards. 34

39 NTS 304 Prison Epistles 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the Epistles written by the Apostle Paul to the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon, emphasizing especially the person of Christ and His place in the Godhead, universe, the church and Believers, while imprisoned in Rome. NTS 402 Revelation 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an examination of Revelation as an apocalyptic book dealing with the climax of the Bible along with comparisons of passages from the book of Daniel and their effect upon the contemporary church. NTS 403 Introduction to Biblical Languages 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to the basic features of the Hebrew and Greek languages and to make available study aides, designed to aide the student with little or no prior knowledge of biblical languages in fundamental word studies. Church History CH 101 Church History I 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a study of the historical development of the Church from its North African roots to the Reformation. CH 102 Church History II 3 CREDIT HOURS A study of the historical development of the Church from the Reformation to the 21 st century. CH 103 African American Church History 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a study of the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual history of African life in the Americas and the impact of the church and its origin, growth and contributions. CH 104 AMERICAN CHURCH HISTORY 3 CREDIT HOURS This course of study examines the Christian Church from the Reformation to the growth and development of America. 35

40 Christian Education CED 101 Introduction to Christian Education 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an introductory course centering on the fundamental properties of what constitutes Christian Education. CED 102 Theories of Learning 3 CREDIT HOURS This Christian Education course is an in-depth study of the theories of learning in both the secular and sacred settings. CED 103 Curriculum Theory and Design 3 CREDIT HOURS A course dedicated to the study of curriculum theories of human development with an emphasis on how learning takes place at various stages. CED 104 Christian Education Ministry 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the discipline of Christian Education ministries. Topics of study will include theory and practice of organization and administration of education in the local church. CED 105 Developmental Ages and Learning 3 CREDIT HOURS This course teaches the primary theories of human development with an emphasis on how learning takes place at various stages. CED 106 Theology of Christian Education 3 CREDIT HOURS This course places emphasis on the biblical principles of educational and life long learning. CED 107 Christian Education of Children and Youth 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the characteristics of children and youth in order to determine materials, methodology and programs in Christian Education to effectively plan activities for each grade level. 36

41 CED 108 Christian Education of Adults 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will focus on the characteristics of adults of methods, materials and programs to assist them in developing their abilities in a ministry of service. CED 109 Christian Education Seminar 3 CREDIT HOURS A course planned in relation to meeting individual needs and professional ministry objectives through seminars and lectures. Philosophy/Ethics ETH 101 Christian Ethics 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study surveying contemporary moral issues with an emphasis on biblical foundations. ETH 102 Ministerial Ethics 3 CREDIT HOURS Students taking this course will study ministerial ethics as it is related to such issues as pulpit decorum, pastoral associate relationships, and pastor and parish relationships, as well as ethical practices in sermon preparation. ETH 103 Professional Ethics 3 CREDIT HOURS A course dedicated to the contemporary issues at the workplace with an emphasis on biblical foundations. ETH 104 Mind, Body, and Person 3 CREDIT HOURS This course in philosophy is designed to investigate what it means to be an individual and in community. It is an exploration of the Body-Mind problem in order to gain an understanding of Person-hood. This course raises such questions as: What is wholeness of a person? What are Body, Mind, and their relationships? This class will explore the nature of humankind found in Genesis 1 and 2, the problem of sin and the life character sketch of David and Paul. Theology TH 101 Systematic Theology I 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an examination of the major doctrines of the Christian faith, their historical development, and their systematic relationships in the community of faith. Furthermore, this course is designed to give a basic review of Christian doctrine. 37

42 TH 102 Systematic Theology II 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will continue with the major doctrines of the faith, dealing with recent movements such as, Black Theology, Liberation Theology, and Indigenous Theology. TH 103 Doctrine of God 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a course identifying and studying the names of God as He reveals His nature in the Bible. TH 104 Doctrine of Christ 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a course designed to study the person, nature, and redeeming work of Jesus Christ among humanity. The course will involve Christ s divinity, humanity, Birth, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension and Return. TH 105 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 3 CREDIT HOURS This course familiarizes the student with the Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testament with specific emphasis on His ministry among the people of faith. TH 106 Doctrine of Salvation 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a course with an in-depth study of the doctrine of salvation in the light of the Twenty-First Century. The course will include comparative theories, terminology, and a sound definition on the subject. TH 107 Doctrine of the Church 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to teach students about the organized church as the body of Christ and about the believer s conduct. TH 108 Doctrine of Last Things 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of scriptures related to the completion of the plan for the Church and the establishment of Christ s Kingdom. TH 109 Cults 3 CREDIT HOURS 38

43 This is a course of study where students will be asked to examine contemporary groups such as the New Age Movement, Christian Science, the Jonestown Group and others whose beliefs and practices are in opposition to the orthodox Christian theology of the redeeming work of Jesus Christ. TH 110 Theology of Daddy Grace, Father Divine & Elijah Poole 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is the study of the life, history, and theology of Daddy Grace, Father Devine, and Elijah Poole, and the influences and impact they had on the Black Church and Black community. TH 111 Black Theology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an analysis of famous black theologians such as James Cone, J. Deotis Roberts, Albert Clegg, James Evans, Bruce Fields and Cain Hope Felder. TH 112 Womanist Theology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a survey of contemporary issues in Womanist Theology. Ii will analyze both racism and gender topics in church, community and postmodern society. TH 113 Liberation Theology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a survey of contemporary issues in Liberation Theology. It will analyze trends in church, community and postmodern society. The course will compare various liberation models. TH 191 Introduction to Apologetics 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a survey course on apologetics. Christians are challenged to understand Christian Truth and its relevance to all of life, to declare absolute truth with integrity and clarity, and to defend Christian Truth with intellectual vigor and courage. 39

44 The Practice of Ministry PWS 101 Homiletics I/Text to Sermon 3 CREDIT HOURS This course leads students through steps from the text to sermon, preaching from Biblical concepts. Emphasis is placed upon the goal, and methodology of exegesis, hermeneutic problem, and verbal communication in the present. PWS 102 Homiletics II/Preaching in the 21 st Century 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with effective preaching in the African American Church in the 21 st Century. The course will trace the history and development of Black preaching in the context of the African American Church using analysis of video and taped sermons. The class will examine the theology and styles of preaching of some of the outstanding preachers of our day. PWS 103 Hermeneutics 3 CREDIT HOURS Hermeneutics is the study of how to interpret and determine the meaning of the scriptures. The purpose of this course is to assist student in acquiring an interpretative framework that will help them understand better the meaning of biblical texts and how to apply the meaning to their own life situation. PWS 104 Worship in the African American Expression 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will use discussions, lectures and selected readings, to focus on worship in the African American expressions. Students will examine the history, theology, social context and styles of African American worship forms. PWS 105 Introduction to Worship 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the history and forms of Christian worship. Special attention is given to the planning, organizing and leading of a worship service, as well as the development of special worship programs. PWS 106 History, Polity and Doctrine/Church in Denomination 3 CREDIT HOURS This course examines of the history, doctrine, polity and practice of a faith community. 40

45 Field Education FED 101 Field Education I 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will introduce the student to the various types of vocational ministries. Guest lecturers are invited to the class to share the ethics, qualifications, and job opportunities available in their area of professional ministry. The students will dialogue and meet with future potential employers. FED 102 Field Education II 3 CREDIT HOURS Field Education II will allow the student to select a field assignment that will enhance the student s academic studies with practical experience and appropriate supervision and direction of the host agencies of the field education assignment. The goal is for the student to gain valuable insights from this shared experience. FED 103 Field Education III 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will continue the vision of Field Education II. Field experience is designed to further assist students in developing vocational identity by providing experience with a variety of ministerial tasks. The students will be given the opportunity to do reflective, critical thinking by relating theory with the practice of ministry. Psychology and Pastoral Care PPC 101 Psychology of Religion 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the integration of psychology, theology, the Bible, and sociology in the context of pastoral care and its implication in the life of the individual, the family and other interpersonal relationships. PPC 102 Pastoral Care 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will help students develop an interest and sensitivity for personal relationships with the pastor, and the congregation in the parish and institutions such as hospitals, prisons, and geriatric centers. Students will have the opportunity to dialogue with community persons in the classroom setting and have hands-on-experience with field trips to institutions. 41

46 PPC 103 Pastor and Lay Leadership Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a course designed to introduce the student to the concepts and principles of effective counseling within the African American congregational setting. This course is also designed to introduce the idea of congregational counseling as being a team effort and ministry comprised of both ordained clergy and appropriate lay leadership. Church Administration ADM 101 Church Administration 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to reverse the growing trend of ineffective organization in the African American Church by introducing the students to effective administrative principles. This course will equip students with the administrative tools and skills to enable the African American Church to function efficiently and to be accountable to the constituency within and without its walls and deliver a full range of services to its people. ADM 102 Church Leadership 3 CREDIT HOURS This course identifies the organizational structure, leaders and officers comprising church leadership and their duties in various faith communities. ADM 103 Church Planning and Growth 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will help students learn some basic ideas for church starters and some essentials needed for growth. Outside resource persons involved in projects will be invited to share their experiences with the class. ADM 104 Church Finances and Budgeting 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is the study of the financial structure of the local church. It is identifying the financial officers and people who have an expertise to carry out other business of the church. ADM 105 The Pastor s Work 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a course to help students particularly those entering or presently in the pastorate in their relationship to officers, musicians, and organizations, pastoral visitations and suggestions for conducting services. 42

47 ADM 106 Contemporary Church Administration 3 CREDIT HOURS This course reverses the growing trend of ineffective organization in Contemporary Churches by introducing the students to effective administrative principles. It will equip students with the administrative tools and skills to enable the Church to function efficiently and to be accountable to the constituency within and without its walls and deliver a full range of services to its people. Missions MS 101 Introduction to Missions 3 CREDIT HOURS The course is designed to introduce students to the importance of foreign and homeland missions as part of God s program; the background, history and work. There will be the citing of actual missionary work being done and the relationship that applies to diverse faith communities. MS 102 Evangelism and Outreach 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to help students develop skills in personal soul winning, to articulate a theology and understanding in a practicum of evangelism in the field. This course can help those students involved in Field Education. 43

48 MS 103 Church Planting 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will help students develop skills in church planting, how to disciple new members, train leaders, survey needs, and develop environmental scans. MS 104 Urban/Rural Church Growth 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will help students grow and develop churches. MS 105 Biblical Basis for Missions 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will broaden students worldview in the area of Global Missions with emphasis on strategies, lifestyles, history, methodology, and methods of Mission Ministry. 44

49 GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Computer Science CIS 101 Computer Science I 3 CREDIT HOURS Computer Awareness This course is an introduction to basic concepts of computer science. The students will get hands-on-experience as they are introduced to the database, keyboard, and the inner working of the computer itself, as well as gain a working knowledge of the usage of the available software designed for the operating of the computer. CIS 102 Computer Science II 3 CREDIT HOURS Computer Application This course is a self-contained study of computer applications that will enable each student to learn the function and utilization of Microsoft Word for word processing, Excel in spreadsheet design and formulization, and Microsoft Access for database design and development, as they pertain to practical church administration, ministry and one s own personal life. English ENG 101 English Composition 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a course in basic composition and grammar. It is designed to improve general mechanics and introduce the students to the writing process of academic and expository writing and the development of basic research skills. ENG 102 English Composition and Paper Writing 3 CREDIT HOURS The course is designed to support courses across the curriculum that require writing by providing assistance to help students overcome deficiencies in organization and development, grammar and usage, mechanics, sentence structure, style and research. ENG 103 Orientation to the College Experience 3 CREDIT HOURS This course, as an introduction to the college experience, offers a solid foundation to facilitate the learning process as well as the enhancement of ones personal and spiritual development. Throughout this course, students will be given theological information and insight and taught skills that are fundamental in ensuring a smooth, successful, and rewarding transition into a higher educational and ministerial experience. 45

50 ENG TH Cent. African American Authors & Poets 3 CREDIT HOURS This course studies contemporary literature. Emphasis is placed on the authors and interpretation of their works. ENG 105 Public Speaking 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to help students learn how to better communicate orally. Course content teaches students how to research topics, organize speeches, develop delivery skills, and analyze and evaluate speeches. ENG th Century Contemporary 3 CREDIT HOURS Authors and Poets This course studies contemporary literature. Emphasis is placed on the authors and interpretation of their works. ENG 107 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to spirituality, spiritual formation, and the development of a personal spiritual discipline. This course will also deal with the process of spiritual direction, its theological foundations, its nature, its preparation and its practices. Particular emphasis will be given also to call to ministry, theological education, and its formation. This course is an introduction to the college experience for adult learners On-line. History HIS 101 African American History 3 CREDIT HOURS This course covers the social history from Africa through slave trade in America, the plantation system, and the reconstruction to the post reconstruction period, including the struggle for liberation and the civil rights decades of HIS 102 World History 3 CREDIT HOURS A study of world history since ancient times in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia through the European middle ages, and the Reformation period. This course will also cover America, World War I and II, international organizations and the present international scene. HIS 103 Women in History 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will trace the influences of women in world history, and their impact on civilization around the world. 46

51 HIS 104 American History 3 CREDIT HOURS This course covers the history from Native Americans to the 21 st Century: The plantation system, Reconstruction, Civil Rights, the Post Modern Era. 47

52 Mathematics MAT 101 Basic Math 3 CREDIT HOURS This course in general Math will provide the student with insight into basic mathematical processes. MAT 102 Church Finances 3 CREDIT HOURS This course provides an overview of business financial management of the Church with emphasis placed on ethical practices, the role of accountability, checks and balances, cash flow, sources of financing and the time value. Social Science SSC 101 Social Issues 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to the sociological analysis of social issues and problems facing the American and world societies. It is intended to provide the students with a conceptual framework within which to examine social problems, as well as the ability to demonstrate competency in the basic sociological concepts. SSC 102 Introduction to Sociology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to the basic concepts for understanding, analyzing group interaction, and social structure. SSC 103 Introduction to Psychology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course introduces the aspects of human behavior and mental process. SSC 104 Gerontology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of eldercare and aging and how strategies may be developed through local church ministry. SSC 105 Marriage and Family 3 CREDIT HOURS This course offers an investigation of the changing marriage patterns and family structures and function. It will also examine the status of family in various cultures. 48

53 Science SCI 101 Natural Science I 3 CREDIT HOURS This course gives an understanding of the biotic or organic world of animals, plants, and microorganisms, essential to maintenance of health and protection from harm for humans and other creatures in a diverse environment. SCI 102 Natural Science II 3 CREDIT HOURS This course covers the value of the abiotic or inorganic world, which sustains and impedes the existence of living organisms, including humans through interaction with the life process that may be invisible and abstract. Religion and Sociology RSO 101 Sociology of Religion 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is the study of relationships between religion and other segments and forces of society, such as economics, politics, and social structure. RSO 102 The Law and The Minister 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an introductory course providing ministers with basic legal information concerning their pastoral office and church. 49

54 GRADUATE STUDIES Graduate Programs Mission Statement The ASOT Master of Christian Education, Master of Arts and Christian Counseling, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry Program s principle missions are the professional education of the laity and clergy for Christian ministry. We are dedicated to preparing students for the mature performance of their chosen vocation. The ASOT resources are offered to students with a diversity of ministerial aims, to assist in the preparation for ordination or lay professional vocations in the community and the church. Additionally, ASOT s Graduate Programs stresses character development, which includes religious, cultural, social and ethical values. The Graduate Programs are dedicated to the theological education of preparing its students for the practice of ministry, by developing in each graduate a disciplined intelligence, informed by sound learning and equipped for worthy Professional service. Academic Policy and Regulations Students are admitted to ASOT without regards to gender, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, provided they meet basic requirements for admission. All students admitted have equal access to the rights, privileges, programs, activities and student aid afforded by ASOT Graduate Programs and are governed without discrimination by the established policies and procedures. All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of the date of admission, except in special circumstances which must be approved by the Academic Dean. Admission Policy ASOT accepts students as graduate degree candidates, continuing education students and non-matriculated graduate students. Students who wish to enroll in the ASOT Graduate Programs must provide an official transcript from the School where they earned their Bachelors Degree. Three references will be requested: two church related references, such as home church pastor, campus minister, or denominational official and one general character reference. 50

55 Applicants are evaluated based on academic attainment, future promise for ministry and vocational clarity and commitment. Students entering the Continuing Education program must complete an application for admission and provide any documentation needed; i.e. high school transcripts, GED, or life experience. Each applicant will also have to complete a spiritual autobiography. Categories of Admission Regular Student persons who are admitted into a degree program. Admission Acceptance Persons who do not matriculate at the time for which they were originally admitted forfeit admission, unless they present a written request for deferral to the Admissions Committee. ASOT must also receive a final transcript verifying the conferral of the undergraduate, graduate, and seminary degree. Potential Students Potential students are responsible for the following items to complete the application process. 1. Request an official transcript from their high school, college, etc. 2. Complete a spiritual autobiography. 3. Request two people to complete letters of reference. 4. Have their physician complete a health form. Graduate Admission Requirements Students have access to the admission policy of ASOT as found in the Graduate Student Handbook. Assessment forms and records are kept on file to assess that procedures are in place for monitoring how special students are benefited and serviced. 51

56 Special Admissions When a student does not meet all the graduates standards for admission or its equivalent, the student must demonstrate the ability to benefit from the educational programs offered by Apex School of Theology. Life experience will also be considered. Probationary Admissions/Ability to Benefit Services Ability to benefit services is also provided when students are placed on academic probation, have special learning disabilities, and are admitted under probationary status. Their assigned faculty advisors and the institution s deans monitor these students. The institution has the right to reduce their academic course load and extend their date of graduation. If a student does not meet all of the admissions requirements, they may still be granted initial admission status. This student can only enroll for six credit hours. If this person meets the satisfactory requirements, after the first semester they will then be placed on provisional status. The next semester (they will be allowed to take nine credit hours) if they meet the satisfactory requirements in this second semester they will be allowed to apply for regular student status by the Admission Committee of ASOT for full time student status. Confidential records on these students are kept in the registrar s office. Follow-up is measured by course grades and institutional competencies. Graduate Program Learning Objectives and Outcome The programs (curriculum) of ASOT are at a post-baccalaureate level that reflects and extends the intellectual maturity of the students. There is a clear distinction between graduate entry-level master s degrees and the baccalaureate degree programs. The institution s handbooks and resource materials state the requirements for admission to the graduate programs. The graduate handbook states, The requirements for admission, as described in this section of the catalog, have been established by the college as providing minimum qualifications for admission. The college follows an open admissions policy for those who meet the spiritual and educational qualifications outlined. All applicants for admission to Apex School of Theology must show evidence of Christian character and scholastic competency by providing a spiritual autobiography. The cognitive domain encompasses the acquisition and use of knowledge and understanding. Knowledge is understood as the recollection of previously learned information. Knowledge represents the lowest level of learning outcomes. Comprehension is described as the ability to understand the 52

57 Increasing Levels of Complexity from Level 1 to Level 6 meaning of information. This activity would involve the capacity to transform material from one form into another. Bloom's classic taxonomy of learning objectives says cognitive learning has six cognitive skill levels they include: Knowledge, comprehension, analysis, application, synthesis, and evaluation. ASOT seeks to involve the Bloom taxonomy in all its levels of learning in its graduate programs. Practical application of the theories is evident. These theories promote professional growth, development and future success on the part of the students. The graduate courses often include practical activities away from campus; for example, hospital visitations, correctional institution assignments, summer internships in local churches and special sponsored programs at the ASOT campus. Students also appreciated the department's efforts to provide career guidance and the opportunity to become involved with a variety of internships. Bloom s Cognitive Level What it is Behaviors Associated 1 Knowledge Recalling or remembering without understanding it Describe, List, Identify, Label 2 Comprehension Understanding learned material Explain, Discuss, Interpret 3 Application Putting ideas and concepts to work to solve problems 4 Analysis Breaking down info into component parts to see interrelation-ships and ideas 5 Synthesis Putting parts together to form something new 6 Evaluation Judging the value of evidence based on definite criteria Demonstrate, Show, Make use of information Differentiate, Compare, Categorize Compose, Design, Propose Conclude, Critique, Prioritize, Recommend 53

58 Dismissals If a student s behavior is unacceptable and he/she can no longer benefit from the services that we have to offer, this person will be subject to dismissal. Readmission will not be considered until at least one full semester has passed, and the student has given evidence of a change in his/her behavior. Academic Probation The Higher Education Act of the U. S. Department of Education requires Apex School of Theology to develop and apply a consistent standard of academic progress. To qualify for federal and aid, a student must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in the course of study the student is pursuing. Apex School of Theology has developed its Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy to comply with the statutory requirements that a student must be making satisfactory academic progress to be eligible for federal aid (Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant-FSEOG, Federal College Work Study, Stafford Loans-subsidized and unsubsidized, Plus Loan and the Federal Perkins Loan), scholarships and institutional grants. Students who fail to maintain satisfactory progress may not receive financial aid unless an appeal has been approved. Apex School of Theology, as required by federal regulations, must define and enforce minimum standards for satisfactory academic progress. Students receiving financial assistance at Apex School of Theology must enroll in courses leading toward a degree. Standards by which a student will be evaluated include progress in increments of hours completed (quantitative) and cumulative grade point average earned (qualitative). This policy is established to encourage students to complete successfully courses for which financial aid is received. Students who are not successfully completing appropriate courses will not be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress. Full-time (12-hours) undergraduates pursuing a four-year course of study are allowed up to 180 attempted semester hours in order to receive financial aid. Once a student attempts 180 semester hours, the eligibility for financial aid will be exhausted. This includes transfer hours. 54

59 UNDERGRADUATE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TABLE Number of Semester Minimum Cumulative GPA Minimum % of courses completed from those attempted % % % % % % % % % % % % Students receiving financial assistance at Apex School of Theology must enroll in courses leading toward a degree. Standards by which a student will be evaluated include progress in increments of hours completed (quantitative) and cumulative grade point average earned (qualitative). This policy is established to encourage students to complete successfully courses for which financial aid is received. Students who are not successfully completing appropriate courses will not be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress. GRADUATE STUDENTS Graduate students are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress if they are eligible to continue during the regular academic year. Graduate students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average by the end of each spring term. To remain eligible for financial aid, graduate students must complete their degree requirements within one hundred fifty percent (150) of the published length of their academic program. This means that programs requiring sixty (60) hours for graduation will be eligible for financial aid during the first ninety (90) attempted hours. Programs requiring ninety (90) hours will be eligible for financial aid during the first one hundred thirty-five (135) attempted hours, and programs requiring sixty-six (66) hours will be eligible for financial aid during the first ninety-nine (99) attempted hours. GRADUATE SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS TABLE Number of Minimum Minimum % of 55

60 Semesters Cumulative GPA courses completed from those attempted % % % % % % % % % % APPEAL PROCEDURES To appeal the termination of financial aid eligibility, a student must follow the procedures outlined below: 1. A request must be submitted by the student, in writing, to the Administration within ten (10) working days of receipt of denial/cancellation of financial aid on the basis of unsatisfactory academic progress. 2. The circumstances, which prevented satisfactory academic progress, must be clearly stated and documented. 3. The request must include documentation to support the extenuating circumstances. Examples of acceptable documentation include, but are not limited to: death certificates, statements from physician(s), clergy, or other verifiable information. 4. The Financial Aid Appeals Committee will review the appeal and determine if a financial aid appeal approval is justified. The student will receive a letter indicating approval or denial of the appeal. 5. Undergraduate Students can utilize the appeal process only twice during their academic tenure. Graduate Students can utilize the appeal process only once during their academic tenure. APPEAL OF ELIGIBILITY TERMINATION 56

61 Undergraduate and Graduate Student whose financial aid has been suspended because of failure to meet the standards of satisfactory academic progress may complete an appeal form, which is located in the Financial Aid Office. The student must request an appeal of that decision to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee within ten (10) days of the suspension/dismissal. Circumstances which may be considered in this appeal include the following: death in the student s immediate family, loss of employment, medical emergencies, accidents, personal tragedy, or other documented circumstances beyond the student s control which prevented him/her from meeting the minimum standards. Appeals of eligibility termination are not permitted from students who have exceeded the maximum number of attempted hours, including transfer hours. REINSTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AID Financial aid applicants whose financial aid has been suspended may regain eligibility once they meet the minimum requirements or receive a financial aid appeal approval. FINANCIAL AID APPEALS COMMITTEE The Financial Aid Appeals Committee consists of five (5) members who hear appeals. Members include the following individuals: Academic Dean of Students Undergraduate Dean Director of Financial Aid Registrar Faculty Readmission Any student who has previously attended ASOT, but has not attended during the prior semester, or who withdrew from ASOT before completing the prior semester is required to file an application for re-admission with the Admission Committee. In the case where an applicant was granted admission, but did not attend, the applicant need only to write a letter to the Admission Committee, giving the date desired to report for registration. 57

62 A student that has been dismissed from ASOT may reapply after one full semester. A student who formally withdrew may apply for re-admission before the beginning of the next scheduled semester or Summer Session. To be re-admitted, the student must complete the following requirements: 1. Submit a new application. 2. Submit an additional statement detailing reasons for withdrawal and reasons for seeking re-admission at this time, as well as describing activities and employment undertaken since withdrawal. 3. Submit the names of three persons willing to serve as references who will be contacted by the student, one of which must be an ecclesiastical official. 4. Transcripts of all academic work undertaken since withdrawal from ASOT. The members of the Admission Committee for an admission decision will review these additional materials, along with the student s original file. An interview with the Academic Dean may also be requested before the processing of the application for re-admission. Non-Punitive Grades Non-punitive grades are those that are not computed into a student s grade point average (GPA). Grades of WP and AU are non-punitive grades. Repeating a Course Students may repeat only a course in which a final grade of D or F has been earned. Even though the course may be offered several times, academic credit can be counted only once. If a student s original grade was D and the grade achieved in repeating the course is higher, the D is then dropped and the higher grade replaces it in the calculation of the student s cumulative average. If the original grade is a F (a punitive grade) and the grade achieved repeating the course is higher, both the higher grade and the F are counted in calculating the cumulative average. If a student fails a course twice, the F grade counts only once in calculating the cumulative average. The Grade of Incomplete The incomplete I grade is given as a final grade, but is not necessarily the permanent grade. The I is assigned when the student, as a result of illness or some other acceptable circumstance beyond the student s control has occurred; 58

63 consequently, was unable to complete the work required for that course. The student would have been passing prior to the illness to receive I. All incompletes must be removed by mid-semester of the next semester in which the student is enrolled. If the I is not removed, it will become a permanent grade. A special examination period for the removal of incompletes is provided and announced in the academic calendar for the convenience of faculty members and students. The incomplete is a punitive grade that is included in the computation of semester and cumulative averages. A special form for the removal of incomplete grades is available to the faculty members in the office of the Director of Records and Registration. Drop/Add According to the Academic Calendar, classes may be added or dropped. The Instructor, Academic Deans and, Registrar must approve dropping or adding a class. Withdrawals Any student desiring to withdraw from the Graduate Program must adhere to the ASOT withdrawal policy by completing a withdrawal form with appropriate signatures. Students are to abide by the period specified for withdrawal on the school calendar. Absences Divinity School students are expected to attend class on a regular basis. If a student needs to be absent from class, they are expected to inform the professor. Tardiness Penalties for tardiness are imposed at the discretion of the professor. On-line students are responsible for weekly dialogue and course participation. Transfer Policy Transfer applicants are required to provide any transcripts of credits from all postsecondary schools. All transcripts must be signed and sealed by the 59

64 authorized official of that institution, and then provided to the Admission Committee. It is the student s responsibility to request that all transcripts and other records be forwarded to the Admission Committee. Copies of all transcripts should be received before enrollment. Course work transferred in, or accepted for credit, toward a degree must be completed at an institution accredited as degree granting by an accrediting commission recognized by the United States Department of Education, at the time the course work was completed. Exceptions may be allowed at the discretion of ASOT. Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student earned a final grade of C or above. To earn a degree from ASOT, students transferring from an accredited Community College or four-year institution are required to complete successfully at least 30 semester hours in one academic year of study at ASOT. Students transferring from a two-year institution are required to complete at least 30 semester hours for the Associate degree, and at least 50 semester hours for the undergraduate degree at ASOT. They may transfer no more than 70 credit hours. Students transferring from a senior college are required to complete at least 30 semester hours at ASOT. They may transfer no more than 90 credit hours. Credits from another institution will normally be limited in the Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Christian Counseling programs to one third of the total number of credits required for graduation by the Divinity School and up to one quarter for the Master of Christian Education. A student applying for transfer to ASOT Master programs from another seminary must include the following with the required application materials: 1. A statement of explanation and purpose for the proposed transfer. 2. A letter of honorable dismissal written by the Academic Dean or Registrar of the seminary from which the transfer is sought. 3. A letter of recommendation written by the Director of either Field Education or Student Life of the seminary from which transfer is sought. 60

65 Transfer Credits for Current ASOT Students In order for a currently enrolled ASOT student to pursue courses of any type at another institution, for transfer credit towards an ASOT degree, the student must obtain, in advance of registration for such courses, written approval from his/her Advisor and the Academic Dean(s). Credits are appropriately processed and entered on the transcript of the student showing courses, descriptive titles, and course credit hours. Grades are transferable and are recorded and computed in the student s average. Midterm Exams/Reviews Midterm exams/reviews are conducted during the midterm of the fall, spring and Summer Semesters with the results issued to students. The grades will help the instructor and student to know his/her standing in a given course. VA Attendance Policy In compliance with standards established for the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), GI Bill educational benefits contained in CFR 38, & 4254, this institution administers the following procedures. Records for clock-hour programs and semester-hour programs are complete and adequate to ensure compliance with DVA reporting requirements (attendance, progress and rate of pursuit). Attendance - For students receiving GI Bill benefits while enrolled in this program, faculty members are required to maintain attendance records and report student absences to the Registrar s Office and Office of the Deans on a monthly basis. Students who do not maintain 75 percent attendance rate will be terminated. Standards of progress - For students receiving GI Bill benefits while enrolled in this program, progress will be measured according to the Grading System described on page 22 of the catalog. Any student whose overall grade point average falls below a C will be placed on Probation. Probation - The following probation standards will be administered for students eligible for DVA: Any student whose overall grade point average falls below a C will be placed on academic probation. If the student fails to bring their overall average to a C after two semesters of academic probation will be terminated. 61

66 Recertified - Officials will manage recertification using school standards. However, students may be recertified only after their supervisor determines that conditions have returned to satisfactory status. After two interruptions for benefits, students may not be recertified to VA for these programs. Class Attendance The school s policy regarding attendance is as follows: 1. The student is responsible for completing all assignments, written or oral, in each course for which he/she is enrolled, whether the student attends class or not. 2. Students will not receive credit for any course for which he/she fails to attend at least 75 percent of the total classes scheduled for that semester. Credit Hour and Application ASOT defines a semester credit hour as one hour of classroom instruction in combination with two hours of out of class work. This definition applies to each week of the academic term which consists of 15 weeks including an academic reading week. The out-of-class assignments may include research, reading, writing, practicum, internship, and laboratory work. All instructional delivery systems such as independent study, distance education, and lecture classes comport to the same credit hour standard. Additionally, the credit hour standard also includes a body of work that is required for each course tantamount in achieving predetermined student learning outcomes. All courses at Apex School of Theology are three credit hours. 62

67 MASTERS OF DIVINITY CURRICULAR PARADIGM (90 HOURS) *OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES OTS 501 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT OTS 502 *NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES NTS 501 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT NTS 502 *CHRISTIAN ETHICS ETH 501 *FOUNDATIONS IN THEOLOGY TH 501 *SPIRITUAL FORMATION MN 501 THE CHURCH and ELDER CARE BC 501 *THE CHURCH and ECONOMIC and POLITICAL RSO 503 EMPOWERMENT *HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT I CH 501 *HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT II CH 502 CHURCH ADMINISTRATION ADM 501 WORLD RELIGION RSO 502 THE BIBLE, AFRICA, and AFRICAN-AMERICAN B I B 501 CRISIS and CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE CHURCH MIN 502 *INTRO TO FIELD EDUCATION FE 501 PASTORAL CARE and THE THEOLOGY IN THE CURE OF PC 501 THE SOUL PROFESSIONAL and LEGAL ETHICS IN COUNSELING PC 505 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CED 501 INTRODUCTION TO HOMILETICS PW 501 INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS FROM TEXT TO PW 502 SERMON ELEMENTS OF BIBLICAL HEBREW OTS 513 *ELEMENTS OF BIBLICAL GREEK NTS 517 NARRATIVES and STORY TELLING IN THE OLD OTS 503 TESTAMENT THE PASSION NARRATIVES IN THE GOSPELS NTS 508 THE LOVE OF LEARNING and DESIRE FOR GOD TH 507 THE LIFE and THOUGHT OF HOWARD THURMAN BC 506 WOMEN IN THE MINISTRY MIN 507 THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON FORGIVENESS and TH 504 RECONCILIATION THE SOUL OF BLACK WORSHIP PW 510 *NINE CORE COURSES 63

68 MASTERS OF DIVINITY FIRST YEAR 3 YEAR TRACK FALL OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES OTS 501 SPIRITUAL FORMATION MN501 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CED 501 THE CHURCH AND ELDER CARE BC 501 SPRING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT OTS 502 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT I CH 501 INTRODUCTION TO HOMILETICS PW 501 THE LOVE OF LEARNING AND THE DESIRE FOR GOD TH 507 SUMMER CHURCH ADMINISTRATION ADM501 INTRO TO FIELD EDUCATION FE 501 WOMEN IN MINISTRY MIN 507 PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL ETHICS IN COUNSELING PC 505 FALL SECOND YEAR NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES NTS 501 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT II CH 502 INTRODUCTION TO HERMENEUTICS FROM TEXT TO PW 502 SERMON THE CHURCH and POLITICAL and ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT RSO 503 SPRING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT NTS 502 CHRISTIAN ETHICS ETH 501 ELEMENTS OF BIBLICAL HEBREW OTS 513 FOUNDATIONS IN THEOLOGY TH 501 SUMMER CRISIS and CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE CHURCH MIN 502 WORLD RELIGION RSO 502 PASTORAL CARE and THE THEOLOGY IN THE CURE OF THE SOUL PC

69 THIRD YEAR FALL THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF FORGIVENESS and TH 504 RECONCILIATION THE BIBLE, AFRICA AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN BIB 501 ELEMENTS OF BIBLICAL GREEK NTS 517 SPRING NARRATIVES and STORY TELLING IN THE OLD 0TS 503 TESTAMENT THE PASSION NARRATIVES IN THE GOSPELS NTS 508 THE LIFE AND THOUGHTS OF HOWARD THURMAN BC 506 THE SOUL OF BLACK WORSHIP PW 510 MASTERS OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CURRICULAR PARADIGM (60 HOURS) OTS501 NTS501 OTS 502 NTS502 CED501 CED504 CED506 CED508 CED510 CED511 CED512 MIN501 MIN502 RSO503 BC501 CH501 FED501 ADM501 ETH501 TH501 Old Testament Studies New Testament Studies Mentoring Relationships in the Old Testament Mentoring Relationships in the New Testament Christian Education Core Courses Christian Education Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Church The Art and The Church Strengthening Laity in Ministry Liturgy and Education Teaching & Program Design Human Development Ministry Core Courses Spiritual Formation Crisis and Conflict Management Program Directives The Church, Economic and Political Empowerment The Black Church & Elder Care History of Christian Thought Field Education Church Administration Ethics Foundations in Theology

70 MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 2-YEAR TRACK FALL FIRST YEAR OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES OTS 501 SPIRITUAL FORMATION MIN 501 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CED 501 THE CHURCH AND ELDER CARE BC 501 SPRING MENTORING RELATIONSHIP IN THE OLD TESTAMENT OTS 502 HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT CH 501 TEACHING and PROGRAM DESIGN CED 511 STRENGTHENING LAITY IN MINISTRY CED 508 SUMMER FIELD EDUCATION FE 501 CHURCH ADMINISTRATION ADM 501 FALL SECOND YEAR NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES NTS 501 THE ARTS and THE CHURCH CED 506 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CED 512 THE CHURCH, ECONOMIC and POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT RSO 503 SPRING MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT NTS 502 ETHICS NTS 501 CURRICULUM and PEDAGOGY IN THE CHURCH CED 504 FOUNDATIONS IN THEOLOGY TH 501 SUMMER CRISIS and CONFLICT MANAGEMENT MIN 502 LITURGY and EDUCATION CED

71 GRADUATE PROGRAMS Apex School of Theology offers the Master of Divinity degree. DR. LAFAYETTE MAXWELL, DEAN GRADUATE PROGRAM CORE TEACHING FACULTY DR. LAFAYETTE MAXWELL, B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. TONYA ARMSTRONG, B.S., M.A., MTS, PH. D., LPC DR. HERBERT DAVIS, B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN., PH. D DR. NICHOLAS MUTETI, B.A., M.DIV., D.MIN DR. GLADYS LONG, B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. CORNELIUS BATTLE B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. CLARENCE BURKE BA., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. LACY SIMPSON BA., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. CLASSY PRESTON, B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. JAMES RICHMOND, B.A., B.S., B.TH., M.S., PH.D. The Master of Divinity is a three-year, 90 credit hour program of study in preparation for a variety of ministries. It is designed to prepare men and women for practical ministry. Students in the Master of Divinity (M. Div.) program learn to work at the intersections of the academic study of Christianity and the practice of the Christian Community. This includes but is not limited to studies in Theology, Old and New Testament, Christian Thought, Ethics, Greek, Hebrew, Christian Education, Liturgy and Church History. 67

72 MASTER OF DIVINITY LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Master of Divinity Program, the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate collegiate level competencies in writing, speaking, reading, analytical reasoning, computer literacy, and library research. 2. Identify and explain issues of the authorship, recipients, historical context, literary style, major themes and theological development of each book of the Old and New Testament. 3. Relate intelligently with other ministers and ministries of various denominations in the areas of church organizations, administration, and pastoral leadership issues. 4. Synthesize biblical doctrine and principles taught in the classroom with practical theology that will result in an established, thoughtful philosophy of ministry in the areas of pastoral care, church organization, and pastoral leadership. 5. Demonstrate developed skills relating to a distinct Christian Service Ministry inclusive of world events, global issues and a life of Christian evangelism and discipleship of the local church; 6. Demonstrate skills for organizing a church s including Sunday School/Bible study, small group ministries, outreach, new member orientation, care groups, leadership development, teacher training, ministry teams, and discipleship; Revivals, and Conferences 68

73 MASTERS OF DIVINITY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS OTS 501 Old Testament Studies 3 CREDIT HOURS An introductory course that study the literature, history and religion of Ancient Israel with emphasis on exegetical methodology. OTS 502 Mentoring Relationships in the Old Testament 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the mentoring relationship between Moses and Joshua, Ruth and Naomi, and Elijah and Elisha. The concept of a mentoring relationship in the book of Proverbs will also be explored. OTS 503 Narratives & Story Telling in the Old Testament 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is intended to allow the student to enter into the rich beauty and intricacies of biblical narratives and storytelling. The course will help the student to enter the biblical world of picture painting with words on the canvas of the mind. OTS 504 Suffering in the Old Testament 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with suffering in the Old Testament and the various responses to suffering made by the people of God. The focus will be on Job and Hosea as examples of human and divine suffering, as well as Biblical text and ancient cultures and their response to suffering. 69

74 OTS 505 An Interpretation of Psalms 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the history, outline, and interpretation of selected Psalms. It will also examine how they can be used today in Christian devotion, liturgy, preaching, and in pastoral care. OTS 506 Introduction to Biblical Archeology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course introduces students to the fields of Archeological research as related to both the Hebrew Bible and Christian Scriptures. The periods covered will be the Ancient World, Neolithic, Bronze Age, and the Greco Roman periods. OTS 507 The Wisdom Literatures 3 CREDIT HOURS An analysis of selected biblical texts (Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Wisdom of Solomon) as well as similar ancient near Eastern literature. OTS 508 The Doctrine of Creation 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will seek a profound understanding of the Christian Doctrine of God as Creator. Attention will also be given to the relationship between natural science and Christian Theology. OTS 509 The Prophetic Movement 3 CREDIT HOURS A study of the Prophetic Movement in Israel from the earliest period to the Post Exile development of Apocalyptic with special reference to the content and religious teachings of the prophetic writings. OTS 510 Elijah the Prophet in Jewish Consciousness 3 CREDIT HOURS The course will survey various aspects of the message of the Prophet Elijah in the context of Jewish History, manners and customs, and ritual through the lens of traditions of the people of GOD. OTS 511 Isaiah 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes a study of the book of Isaiah, its major themes and theology. 70

75 OTS 512 Jeremiah 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes a study of the book of Jeremiah, its major themes and theology. OTS 513 Elements of Biblical Hebrew 3 CREDIT HOURS This course provides an overview of the basic elements of Hebrew and how this knowledge can enhance biblical interpretation. Elements of phonology, morphology and syntax will also be explored. 71

76 Biblical Course (Old And New) BIB 501 The Bible, Africa, and African - Americans 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will look at the role of Africa and presence of Africans in the Old and New Testament. We will develop an African American Hermeneutic and read works by the leading African and African American biblical scholars, theologians, and Historians. This will be a seminar type course; with students, being involved in the presentation of course material. BIB 502 Apocalyptic Literature 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with the Apocryphal writings in the Old and New Testaments. This course will be taught as a seminar, with student involvement and presentations constituting a major portion of the course work. BIB 503 The Apocrypha and the Pseudepigrapha 3 CREDIT HOURS Students will have to read and discuss the books of the Apocrypha and some of the Pseudepigrapha. The class will discuss these books in light of the formation of the Canon and why these books were not included in the Bible. This will be a seminar type course, with student involvement and presentations, constituting a major portion of the course work. New Testament Studies NTS 501 New Testament Study I 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes an introduction to the literature of the New Testament with special attention to the perspectives and methods of critical historical investigation and interpretation. NTS 502 Mentoring Relationships in the New Testament 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the mentoring relationships between Jesus and his disciples, Paul and Barnabas, Paul Timothy, and Titus, as well as the themes of imitation found in the New Testament. We will also deal with the historical and biblical concept of community in the context of Biblical mentoring. NTS 503 Seminar on Text Criticism 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine textural criticism in the New Testament writings. Research and discussion will be on a selected problem in the biblical field. 72

77 NTS 504 New Testament Ethics 3 CREDIT HOURS An introductory course on the ethical teachings of Jesus, Paul, and James found in the New Testament. NTS 505 Jesus in the Gospels 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the people s understanding and view of Jesus as well as how Jesus saw himself in the Gospels. NTS 506 the Parables of Jesus 3 CREDIT HOURS An exegetical approach to the interpretation of the parables of Jesus found in the New Testament. 73

78 NTS 507 The Miracles of Jesus 3 CREDIT HOURS An interpretational approach to the interpretation of the miraculous stories of Jesus found in the New Testament. NTS 508 The Passion Narratives in the Gospels 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will cover the Jesus life as depicted in his last journey to Jerusalem, to his arrest, death and resurrection. NTS 509 The Gospel of Mark 3 CREDIT HOURS An analysis of the book of Mark, its author, its portrait of Jesus, and major biblical themes found in the book. NTS 510 The Gospel of Matthew 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes an analysis of the book of Matthew, its author, its portrait of Jesus, and major biblical themes found in the book. NTS 511 The Gospel of Luke 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an analysis on the book of Luke, its author, its portrait of Jesus, and major biblical themes found in the book. NTS 512 The Gospel of John 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is analysis on the book of John, its author, its portrait of Jesus, and major biblical themes found in the book. NTS 513 The Acts of the Apostles 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an introductory course in the historical formation of the early church and the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. NTS 514 The Pastoral Epistles 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes a study of Paul s pastoral epistles, their context and contents in light of recent scholarship. NTS 515 The Epistles of Peter, James and John 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes a critical analysis of theology, Christology, and ethics found in the epistles of Peter, James and John. 74

79 NTS 516 Revelation 3 CREDIT HOURS An introductory approach to the characteristics of Apocalyptic writings in the ancient world. We will explore the books of Daniel, Ezekiel and other eschatological passages found in the bible. These passages will be used as background to our understanding of the book of Revelation and it s meaning to us today. NTS 517 Elements of Biblical Greek 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an overview of the basic elements of Greek and how this knowledge can enhance biblical interpretation. Elements of phonology, morphology, and syntax will also be explored. 75

80 Theology TH 501 Foundations in Theology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introductory course in theology that will allow the student to formulate the essence of their theology in light of the theological foundations of the Christian Faith. TH 502 Christian Theology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course aims at furthering the student s understanding of the Christian faith in the context of the contemporary Church and how this faith works in the world today. This course will further introduce the student to epistemological issues of revelation, faith, authority, interpretation and social responsibilities. TH 503 Theology and Spirituality of Aging 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to the theology and spirituality of aging. We will study the demographics, social, psychological, physical and biblical references to aging. In addition, we will explore the theological and spiritual growth that comes from the aging process. TH 504 Theological Perspectives on Forgiveness & Reconciliation 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the Biblical mandates of Christian forgiveness and the reconciliation as found in Holy writ. Selected scriptures will be explored to develop the course objectives. TH 505 The Holy Spirit in Biblical Perspective 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will look at the theology of the Holy Spirit found in the Old and New Testaments. TH 506 The Lord s Prayer 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will study the historical and contemporary exposition of the LORD S Prayer. We will study the doctrine of God, humanity, prayer and the Kingdom, found in this prayer. TH 507 The Love of Learning and the Desire for God 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to study the theological doctrine of Agape`love. We will also encourage the student s imagination to see why one would desire to love GOD and be willing to engage in serious theological study. 76

81 TH 508 Providence and Prayer 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with how God acts in our world. It will also examine what our prayer reveal about the way we think about God s presence in the world TH 509 New Directions Theology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes an examination of the historical roots of liberation theology, black theology, and indigenous theologies. TH 591 Apologetics 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an advanced course on apologetic. The course understands Christian truth in the postmodern era and its relevance to life. The new millennium has challenged absolute truth and the integrity of the Christian Faith. Apologetics defends absolute truth with intellectual vigor and courage. Church History CH 501 History of Christian Thought I 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will survey of the history of Christianity from its beginnings through the fifteenth century. CH 502 History of Christian Thought II 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will survey of the history of Christianity from the Reformation to the present. CH 503 History of Christian Doctrine 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an introductory course of the basic teaching of Christian Theology in the context of the Christian Church. The works of Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and other Church Fathers will be examined. CH 504 African Religions 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes a survey course covering the philosophy, history and genius of religion in Africa. 77

82 CH 505 African American Church History 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the historical development, belief, and practices in the African American Church. CH 506 American Church History 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will survey the history of the Christian Church in America. CH 507 Luther and the Reformation 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine Luther s role in the Protestant Reformation. CH 508 Saint Augustine 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the life and works of Saint Augustine, the Bishop of Hippo. CH 509 Calvin and the Reformed Tradition 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the role that the Theology of Calvin has contributed to the reformed tradition. 78

83 Ethics ETH 501 Christian Ethics 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the major themes and moral teachings principally in the Decalogue, the Gospels, and the Epistles. This course will also deal with the application of some contemporary issues such as politics, human life, economics, sexuality, social problems, racism, and professional integrity. ETH 502 Dying and Death 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a critical consideration of biblical, legal, medical, ethical perspectives of death and dying. ETH 503 Professional Ethics 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the professional in the practice of ministry, and their ministerial character. Church Administration ADM 501 Church Administration 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the Administrative functions of the Church and what will be necessary to move from theory to the practice of ministry. It will examine the various structures, goals, and objective needs to fulfill the vision of the Church. ADM 502 Church Finances 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with the principles of finances, focusing on financial planning, analysis, budgeting procedures, capital cost and budgeting with emphasis on Church finances. ADM 503 Administrative Theory and Practice 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with some of the major practices and theories of Administration. Concepts such as goal setting, objectives and successful evaluation strategies will be discussed. 79

84 ADM 504 Organizational Theory 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the theory of organizations in the public and private sectors. We will also examine some selected successful church organizational structures. ADM 505 Legal and Tax Issues of the Church 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the unique affairs of the Church in such areas as Legal and Tax Issues, non-profits and the church; the elements of a binding contract; and relevant parts of the Internal Revenue Services Tax Codes. 80

85 Religion and Sociology RSO 501 Sociology of Religion 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an exploration of sociological influence of social patterns on religious behavior and organizations. This course will also include an analysis of the form of religious power and its influence on society. RSO 502 World Religions 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the major religions of the world, including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and the religions of Africa and Asia, with an emphasis placed on the leader, origin, practices, and Historical contexts. RSO 503 The Black Church, Economic & Political Empowerment 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with the Black Church and its historical and contemporary roles in the lives of its constituents in the areas of economic and political empowerment. RSO 504 The Social Gospel Movement in America ( ) 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the historical context, the theology of the Institutional Church and Sociology of the Social Gospel Movement in America. This course will also focus of the major leaders of this movement. 81

86 Ministry MIN 501 Spiritual Formation 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to spirituality, spiritual formation, and the development of a personal spiritual discipline. This course will also deal with the process of spiritual direction, its theological foundations, its nature, its preparation and its practices. Particular emphasis will be given also to call to ministry, theological education, and its formation. MIN 502 Crisis and Conflict Management of the Church 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with the proper management in the church as it relates to Crisis and conflict management. The student will deal with the challenges and pitfalls of working in the Christian Church setting with a variety of people who have different backgrounds, assumptions and agendas. MIN 503 Pastoral Responsibility for Leadership & Administration 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will explore the critical issues and the major responsibilities for the Pastor in the leadership and administration of the Church. MIN 504 Campus Ministry 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an exploration of the theological and historical practices of developing a ministry for College and University campuses as a mission of the Church. 82

87 MIN 505 Introduction to Evangelism 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the nature, purpose and methods of contemporary Christian evangelism with special attention on the local Church. MIN 506 The City and Rural Church 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the current social problems facing the city and rural churches in America. Emphasis will be placed on the small church, the circuit church, the storefront church and the larger city church. MIN 507 Women in the Ministry 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the theological and practical issues related to women and ministry. MIN 508 Denominational Studies 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study in the character and development of the major denominations in America. Pastoral Care PC 501 Pastoral Care & Theology In the Care of the Soul 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the contemporary ecclesial practice of pastoral care in the context of historical pastoral theology and the classical practices of the cure of souls. PC 502 Pastoral Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with the structure and processes of pastoral counseling, pastoral evaluation, referral, intake contract, goals, transferences, countertransference, termination, and other special problems. PC 503 Pastoral Care and Women 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to help the pastor to become more sensitive and develop a level of comfort in dealing with women s issues. This course will also explore the cultural and ecclesial context for the pastoral care of women, with special emphasis on vocation, spirituality, aging, abuse and depression. 83

88 PC 504 Pastoral Spirituality 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the Theological and Spirituality of the Pastor. PC 505 Professional and Legal Ethics in Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS The objective of this course is designed to help students become aware of the duties of professional counselors such as legal liabilities in counseling and appropriate conduct. PC 506 Prison Ministry 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with the Church s ministry to prison and related correctional facilities. The African-American Church Studies (Electives) BC 501 The Black Church and Elder Care 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will focus on the need for the church to become more involved in ministering to the Elderly and the elderly values to the Church and Community. BC 502 Selected Topics in Black Church History 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will explore the key issues, pivotal events, and key persons in the development of the Black Church in America. BC 503 African - American Church and Its Spirituality 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine African spirituality in the African American Church in America. BC 504 Leadership in the African - American Churches 3 CREDIT HOURS For the 21 st Century This course will examine the leadership style of various successful pastors in the African American Church. BC 505 The Life and Thoughts of Martin Luther King, Jr. 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an examination of the life and ministry of Martin Luther King Jr., his theology, philosophy, and his continuing influence of the Church s ministry. 84

89 BC 506 The Life and Thoughts of Howard Thurman 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the life and works of Howard Thurman as a Theologian, Educator and Pastor. BC 507 The Life and Thoughts of Vernon Johns 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an examination of the life and ministry of the Reverend Dr. Vernon Johns, and his influence on the civil rights movement in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. BC 508 The Life and Thought of Benjamin Mays 3 CREDIT HOURS An examination of the life and ministry of Dr. Benjamin Mays, his theology, and influence on the Christian Church in America. BC 509 The Life and Thoughts of J. Milton Waldron and Others in the Institutional Black Church Movement 3 CREDIT HOURS In this course of study special emphasis will be given to the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church in Jacksonville, FL., and the Institutional Church in Atlanta, GA. Preaching and Worship PW 501 Introduction to Homiletics 3 CREDIT HOURS The design of this course will be to deal with the Theory and practice of sermon preparation. PW 502 Introduction to Hermeneutics: From Text to Sermon 3 CREDIT HOURS This course deals with preaching from Biblical sources. Emphasis is place on the goal and methodology exegesis, the hermeneutic problem, and verbal communication. PW 503 Preaching the Parables 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the approaches to the interpretation, and proclamation of the parables of Jesus. In addition, there will be an exploration of in-class storytelling, and preaching 85

90 PW 504 Preaching the Miracles 3 CREDIT HOURS The interpretation and proclamation of the miracles of Jesus in the Gospels will be examined in this class. PW 505 History of Preaching 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will closely examine the history of preaching in the Church. PW 506 Preaching the Church Year 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes preaching the Lectionary text in the context of the Church s worship and calendar. In addition, there will be in-class preaching and evaluation. PW 507 Preaching Practicum 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an advanced course for extra competence in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of sermons. PW 508 Contemporary Preachers and Their Craft 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the Theological trends, significant personalities and rhetorical analysis of the most effective preachers of our era. PW 509 African American Worship Experience 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is. a study of the history, psychology and Theology with emphasis placed upon the various unique elements of the worship experience in the African-American Church. PW 510 The Soul of Black Worship Preaching, Praying & Singing 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a course designed to examine the roles of preaching, praying, singing, and its impact on the black worship. PW 511 The Hymnal 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the origins, development of the Christian Hymnal, and their effectiveness in worship. 86

91 PW 512 Christian Worship 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to the history, theology, and practice of Christian worship. PW 513 Meaning and Power of Prayer in Worship 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with the meaning of prayer and its power in worship in the lives of GOD S People. PW 514 The Prayer Tradition of Black People 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the tradition and theology of prayer among African Americans. Field Education Course Descriptions FE 501 Field Education I 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an introductory course where students will be exposed to various types of ministry, i.e. Pastoral, Prison Ministry, Hospital Chaplain, etc. FE 502 Supervised Ministry for Students Serving as Pastors 3 CREDIT HOURS Student-pastors will be required to identify a program in his/her church that is weak and strengthen it. A supervisor will be assigned to guide the studentlearning activities in the parish. This is a three-hour practicum. 87

92 FE 503 Supervised Ministry in an Institutional Context 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed for students who are looking at doing ministry in an institutional setting. This supervised ministry can be arranged and approved in an institutional context such as a hospital or prison. This is a three-hour practicum FE 504 Creating a Ministry 3 CREDIT HOURS A student may wish to create a special ministry to meet a particular need in their church and/or community. Under the supervision of the instructor, an experienced field supervisor and the Director of Field Education and with the approval of the dean, the student will be allowed to develop this ministry. FE 505 Concurrent Internship 3 CREDIT HOURS This class entails a concurrent internship in a church or agency (e.g. General Baptist State Convention) under the supervision of the Director of Field Education and a field supervisor with the approval of the dean. FE 506 Supervised Ministry in the Parish 3 CREDIT HOURS This class constitutes supervised ministry in a local parish under the supervision of its pastor or some other qualified person approved by the Director of Field Education. 88

93 Each student enrolled in the Apex School of Theology is expected to successfully complete at least three (3) semester hours in Field Education. This requirement is based on the conviction that theory alone is not enough to equip a student for ministry. In the discipline of theology, theory and practice must work hand in hand with each other. Apex School of Theology provides the opportunity to integrate theology and practice. This should enhance the student's academic studies with practical experience. With appropriate supervision and direction, the host agency of the Field Education assignment, as well as the student, should gain valuable insights from this shared experience. Candidates for the Master of Divinity degree may satisfy this requirement for Field Education by enrolling in a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at a center certified by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education. There are several such centers in the Triangle Area (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), such as: Duke, Wake Med, UNC, and John Umstead hospitals. Note: Other settings for Field Education will be discussed later in this document. Students with a concentration in Pastoral Care will be required to take three (3) courses in this area (e.g., CPE, Pastoral Care and one other course of the student's choice). Program Objectives and Outcomes The Field Education experience at the Apex School of Theology is designed to assist the students in practical growth and development in their desired field of vocation. The objectives and outcomes of the experience is as follows: 1. The student will be able to gain experience in the varied tasks of the ministry of their choice. 2. The experience will provide a context for giving, learning, testing, and reconstructing the theological theories learned in the classroom. 3. The student will have the opportunity to develop his/her God-given talents and abilities in ministry. 4. This experience will give the student time to critically think and reflect on what was learned in the classroom in the workplace. 5. The experience will allow students to achieve a level of professional competence and bring their personal experiences and critical reflections into meaningful dialogue for effective ministry. 89

94 Requirements One of the following courses in Field Education is required before placement on a field assignment: 1. Supervised Ministry for Students Serving as Pastors 2. Supervised Ministry for Students in an Institutional Context 3. Creating a Ministry 4. Concurrent Internship 5. Supervised Ministry in the Parish These courses will be directed-study in nature. Student/Supervisor Learning Contract which will include the following: 1. Project design (theory, practice, goals, weekly objectives approved by advisor, student, instructor, Field Education supervisor, and dean). 2. Participant-observation Model. 3. Weekly supervisor/student evaluation session to update, reflect and redesign (if necessary) the project. 4. A weekly journal. 5. Critical reflection paper (15 pages on the outcome, results, conclusions of the experiences in the field assignment). Other Settings for Field Education Church ministries such as Assistant to the Pastor, Youth Ministry, Senior Citizen Ministry, Church Administration, Evangelism/Missionary work, Bible Study/Sunday School teaching, development, etc. Prison Ministry, G.E.D. preparation, Chaplain work, etc. Federal and state community correction agencies where the student can learn counseling techniques in the area of rehabilitation ministry General Baptist State Convention Other ministries (e.g., YMCA, YWCA, Young Life Ministries, Boys and Girls Club, Scouts, etc.) Other specialized field placements may be developed between the student, Director of Field Education, and the dean to meet the student's specific ministerial needs. 90

95 GRADUATE PROGRAMS Apex School of Theology offers the Master in Christian Education degree. DR. LAFAYETTE MAXWELL, DEAN GRADUATE PROGRAM CORE TEACHING FACULTY DR. LAFAYETTE MAXWELL, B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. TONYA ARMSTRONG, B.S., M.A.,MTS, PH. D., LPC DR. HERBERT DAVIS B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN., PH. D DR. NICHOLAS MUTETI, B.A., M.DIV., D.MIN DR. GLADYS LONG, B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. CORNELIUS BATTLE B.A., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. CLARENCE BURKE BA., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. LACY SIMPSON BA., M.DIV., D. MIN. DR. JAMES RICHMOND, B.A., B.S., B.TH., M.S., PH.D. The Master of Christian Education is a two-year, 60 credit hour program of study which prepares church leaders with a calling in educational ministries. The M. C E. program includes but is not limited to studies in Christian Education, Theology, Old and New Testament, Christian Thought, Ethics, Mentoring, Liturgy and Church History. Requirements for Master of Christian Education: 60 Credit Hours MASTER IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Master of Christian Education Program, the student will be able to: 1. Define the mission and functions of the local church with the emphasis on formulating a biblical basis for the teaching ministry of the church; 2. Demonstrate skills for organizing a church for educational ministries including Sunday School/Bible study, small group ministries, outreach, new member orientation, care groups, leadership development, teacher training, ministry teams, and discipleship; 3. Demonstrate skills in curriculum planning, budgeting, ordering, and obtaining educational materials; 91

96 4. Demonstrate collegiate level competencies in writing, speaking, reading, analytical reasoning, computer literacy, and library research. 5. Identify and explain issues of the authorship, recipients, historical context, literary style, major themes and theological development of each book of the Old and New Testament. 92

97 MASTER OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CED 501 Christian Education 3 CREDIT HOURS This course examines the theological and theoretical basis of Christian religious education. Questions such as, how do we know God, and what does it mean a Christian to be known by God will be addressed. These questions will be examined by utilizing the theoretical basis of Christian religious education. CED 502 Christian Education & the Small Membership Church 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will give an overview of the educational ministry of churches with small memberships. Topics such as, goal setting, leadership development, styles of leadership, selection of Christian materials, organizational design, and evaluation methodology will be discussed. CED 503 Educational Ministries with Youths 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal with effective strategies for teaching youths who are in middle and high school. CED 504 Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Church 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will deal first with who decides what theory of Christian religious education is used in the church, and what teaching paradigm is going to be used in the church. The pedagogical theory of how, when, and where of Christian religious education will also be explored in this course. CED 505 Educational Ministry for Adults 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an applied course in models, strategies, and methods of teaching adults with a focus on scripture. This course will attempt to equip ministers to effectively teach and train adults in the local church. CED 506 The Arts and the Church 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will explore how the arts have played a major role in the church, especially in Christian education, worship, and concepts of religion in general. 93

98 CED 507 Religion in American Literature 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of selected works of African-American literature with significant theological motifs. Emphasis will be placed on the utilization of literary material to enhance preaching and teaching in the church. CED 508 Strengthening Laity in Ministry 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will examine the biblical and theological foundations of the ministry, identify images of the ministry from the bible, and look at the church s history and the Christian community today. This course will also use the methods of interviewing and listening to lay people in order to develop models of Christian religious education, which will help strengthen laity and clergy relations in ministry. CED 509 Education and Social Issues 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will explore the contemporary and historical social issues and their relationship to education in the church. CED 510 Liturgy and Education 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will help to give practical experience for students, prepare them for baptism, renewal, the Lord s Supper, marriage, dying, and death. CED 511 Teaching and Program Designs 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to provide an introductory look at methods and styles of teaching in the local parish. It is also designed to instruct students how to develop successful Christian education programs within the church setting. CED 512 Human Development 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is designed to teach the primary theories of human growth development and their effects on and function in Christian education, and their affects on Christian living. Materials from history, philosophy, theology, and sociology will be utilized. Congregational studies will be a major part of this course. 94

99 MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING PROGRAM Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Paradigm: 69 Credit Hours NUMBER OTS-501 NTS-501 TH-501 CH-501 CON-600 CON-601 CON-602 CON-603 CON-604 CON-605 CON-606 CON-607 CON-608 CON-609 CON-610 CON-615 CON-619 CON-623 MIN-501 CON-611 CON-613 CON-614 CON-624 COURSE BIBLICAL STUDIES OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES CHRISTIAN THOUGHT FOUNDATIONS IN THEOLOGY HISTORY OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT COUNSELING COURSES INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL COUNSELING ADVANCED DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY THEORIES OF PERSONALITY FAMILY SYSTEMS THERAPY COUNSELING THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES PHYSIOLOGICAL BASES OF BEHAVIOR CROSS CULTURAL COUNSELING INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ASSESSMENT INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL COUNSELING PRE-PRACTICUM COUNSELING SKILLS CLINICAL COUNSELING PRACTICUM (Full Semester) RESEARCH METHODS, DESIGNS AND DATA COLLECTION GROUP DYNAMICS COUNSELING ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY SPIRITUAL FORMATION ** 2 COUNSELING TRACKS (SELECT ONE) Professional Counselor Track INTERPERSONAL TECHNIQUES IN HELPING RELATIONSHIPS CAREER COUNSELING THEORIES AND PRACTICE CRISIS COUNSELING THEORIES AND APPLICATIONS INTERNSHIP (Professional Counseling Full Semester) CON-617 CON-618 CON-620 CON-625 Marriage and Family Therapist Track MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY: THEORIES AND FOUNDATIONS CHILDREN IN THERAPY: MORAL DEVELOPMENT THEORIES INTERNSHIP (Marriage & Family Therapy Full Semester) ** Paradigm subject to change** 95

100 GRADUATE PROGRAM Apex School of Theology offers the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling and the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling degrees. DR. LAFAYETTE MAXWELL, ACADEMIC DEAN DR. TONYA ARMSTRONG, PROGRAM DEAN DR. CAROL BUNCH, ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DEAN GRADUATE PROGRAM CORE TEACHING FACULTY DR. TONYA ARMSTRONG, B.A., M.A., PHD.,M.T.S., LPC DR. CAROL BUNCH, B. A., M. A., PHD, LPCS DR. SHARON LEE, B. A., MACC, M. DIV., D. MIN., LPCA DR. GLADYS LONG, B.A., M. DIV., D. MIN. DR. MARY MORGAN, B.S., M. DIV., PSY. D The Master of Arts in Christian Counseling is a two-year and a half, 69 credit hour program of study which prepares church leaders with a calling in counseling in church as secular contexts. The M. A. C. C. program includes but is not limited to studies in Counseling, Theology, Old and New Testament, Christian Thought, and Church History. The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling is a 36 credit hour program of study which prepares licensed or ordained clergy who desire to improve their counseling abilities, as well as laity who desires to learn how to effectively counsel in the local church setting. Requirements for Master of Arts in Christian Counseling: 69 Credit Hours MASTER IN ARTS IN CHRISTIAN COUNSELING LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling Program, the student will be able to: 1. Define the mission and functions of counseling in the modern context 2. Formulate a biblical basis for the counseling ministry in the church and society; 3. Show an understanding of the integration of Christian concepts with the counseling enterprise; 4. Identify, understand, and value the counseling terms, theories and techniques 5. Demonstrate the ability to apply Counseling Theories and Techniques. 6. Demonstrate master s level competencies in writing, speaking, reading, analytical reasoning, computer literacy, and library research. 96

101 7. Develop skills which relate to a distinct Christian service ministry inclusive of world events, global issues and a life of Christian evangelism and discipleship. Requirements for Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling: 36 Credit Hours MASTER IN ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Program, the student will be able to: 1. Define the mission and functions of counseling in the modern context 2. Formulate a biblical basis for the counseling ministry in the church; 3. Show an understanding of the integration of Christian concepts with the counseling ministries; 4. Demonstrate skills that relate to a distinct Christian service ministry that apply counseling theories and techniques. MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL COUNSELING Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Paradigm: 36 Credit Hours OTS-501 NTS-501 TH-501 MIN-501 CON- 600 CON- 601 CON- 604 CON- 608 CON- 609 CON- 614 CON- 617 CON- 623 Old Testament Studies New Testament Studies Foundations in Theology Spiritual Formation Introduction to Pastoral Counseling Advanced Developmental Psychology Counseling Theories and Techniques Introduction to Professional and Ethical Counseling Pre-Practicum Counseling Skills Crisis Counseling Theories and Applications Marriage and Family Counseling Abnormal Psychology 97

102 MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN/BIBLICAL COUNSELING COURSES Course Description(s): OTS 501Old Testament Studies NTS 501New Testament Studies 3 CREDIT HOURS 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a two-part study of selected biblical writings of the Old and New Testament. Part one: Old Testament writings include the books of: The Law, The Prophets, and Wisdom and Poetry Writings, with an introduction to the background, oral and written traditions, content, literary quality and message of the Old Testament. Part two: New Testament writings will examine a variety of writings that illumine the development of Christianity especially in the gospels, Letters of Paul, and the Apocalyptic Literature of the Book of Revelation discovering how the books of the New Testament came into being, who produced them, what they mean, and how they came to be collected into a canon of Scripture. ITB 502 Interpreting the Bible 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an introduction to the literature and thought of both the Old and New Testaments. Among the issues treated are the appropriate methods used for interpreting the Bible. The course also examines the major theological themes of both Testaments. TH 501 Foundations in Theology 3 CREDIT HOURS This is an introductory course in theology that will allow the student to formulate the essence of their theology in light of the theological foundations of the Christian Faith. 98

103 CH 501 History of Christian Thought 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will survey the history of Christianity from its beginnings through the fifteenth century. CON 600 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will introduce the student to pastoral counseling. The focus will be to present an overview of the foundation, structure, and application of counseling from a biblical understanding. Emphasis is placed on the imperative of a personal relationship with Christ and it power for the recipient in every life situation. CON 601 Advanced Developmental Psychology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an investigation of the major developmental issues across the life span that is integration and critique of these theories from a biblical and theological perspective. CON 602 Theories of Personality 3 CREDIT HOURS This course provides an understanding and critique of the historical and contemporary theories of personality development. CON 603 Family Systems Therapy 3 CREDIT HOURS This course features the application of pragmatic family therapies, such as strategic, structural, communication models to families. Practice includes the integration and demonstration of skills the models explore. CON 604 Counseling Theories and Techniques 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of selected theories and techniques of counseling as they apply to normal and abnormal human behavior in order to aid the student in identification of a preferred counseling theory based on the student's understanding of selected theories and self-understanding of personal values, basic beliefs, and personality. This course also features an understanding and integration of the Christian world view as it affects the counselor and counseling relationships. CON 605 Physiological Bases of Behavior 3 CREDIT HOURS Included in this course will be discussion of the structure and function of the nervous system and physiological mechanisms underlying psychological 99

104 linkages with the cardiovascular system. In addition, psychoendocrinological function will be considered. The interrelationship of these specific subsystems to behavior functioning will also be explored. CON 606 Cross-Cultural Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is an exploration of ethnic groups and subcultures with emphasizes on the establishment of effective communication between the counselor and client across cultures through the presentation of ethical dilemmas related to cross-cultural counseling CON 607 Individual and Systems Assessments 3 CREDIT HOURS This course includes exposure to a variety of assessment procedures including structured interviews, non-standardized tests, and behavioral assessment. Special emphasis will be on assessments and parent-child interaction. 100

105 CON 608 Introduction to Professional and Ethical Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS This is a study of professional standards, ethical guidelines, legal aspects of practice, standards of preparation for the profession, objectives of professional organizations, and the professional identity of persons providing direct counseling services. The ethical discussions include input from the profession, one's internal values, and Judeo-Christian influence. CON 609 Pre-Practicum Counseling Skills 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will prepare students for field placement, focusing on role-playing in a specific clinical experience under group supervision in the classroom. CON 610 Clinical Counseling Practicum HOURS 3 CREDIT This course which represents the introductory portion of field placement, involves an organized, weekly practical application of counseling under the supervision of an appropriately certified or licensed professional as required by mandates as a prerequisite for professional recognition or licensing. Approximately 10 hours per week of direct counseling experience is required. During supervision meetings common issues are discussed, role-play, tapes are critiqued, ethical issues are reviewed and discussed, and readings are used to address special topics. In addition, each student will have an individual weekly appointment with a department supervisor to review cases, determine approaches to working with each client, and evaluate counseling effectiveness. 101

106 CON 611 Interpersonal Techniques in Helping Relationships 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a study of the techniques and relationships that serve to promote healthy adult growth and functioning. The course begins with an exploration of motivations for working in the helping fields. The course previews basic counseling skills such as warmth, empathy, concreteness, confrontation, interviewing, and treatment planning. Personal cognitive-emotional awareness and theological-psychological balance is promoted through a study of individual functioning in interpersonal relationships with special emphasis on training, and helping professionals to help others. CON 613 Career Counseling Theories and Practice 3 CREDIT HOURS This course focuses on the theory, application, and skills needed to provide basic career and lifestyle counseling. The developmental and longitudinal changes people experience across the life span are critical to vocational planning. Information covered includes a survey of career development theories and research, career choices, service delivery models, assessment, application of counseling skills, life transition points, educational and career resources, needs of special populations, and professional issues. Students will have an opportunity to apply these concepts to their own career plans, study personal biases and vocational history, and utilize an assessment instrument. 102

107 CON 614 Crisis Counseling: Theories and Applications 3 CREDIT HOURS This course focuses on crises that occur in the members of the local church, as well as in society as a whole. A unique aspect of the course is that crisis counseling will be viewed from the perspective of the Christian pastor and the Christian counselor with an intent to integrate biblical and theological perspectives, e.g., character of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and view of persons, as part of the healing processes. The various crises to be studied during this course are indicated in this syllabus, although class members may identify other crisis areas, which are more congruent with their actual, existential experiences in the life of the church or practice of counseling. Didactic presentations, case studies, research by the students, and the keeping of a dialogical journal will be the primary teaching-learning methods employed during the semester. CON 615 Research Methods, Designs and Data Collection 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a general introduction to social research methods and will cover four broad topics: the foundations of social science, research design, data collection, and data analysis. In discussing each topic, we will also consider the ethical implications of social research. Social research is a craft, and like any other craft, it takes practice to do it well. Therefore, our approach will be hands-on right from the start. You will have opportunities to learn by doing in all aspects of the course in class meetings, the computer lab, and out-of-class assignments. CON 617 Marriage and Family Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS This course is a survey of current issues relating to professional identity and practice in the field of marriage and family counseling. Students will be introduced to professional practice models, and learn the utilization of these models in development and therapeutic practice. This course will assist in developing the skills of family assessment procedures and analysis. CON 618 Marriage & Family Therapy: Theories & Foundations 3 CREDIT HOURS This course provides an overview of the field of family therapy. The concepts of marriage and family therapy are examined. Students will view films of family therapy sessions, explore their own family dynamics, and participate in learning experiences that will help them develop a theory of doing marriage and family therapy. CON 619 Group Dynamics Counseling 3 CREDIT HOURS 103

108 This course is a study of the essentials of group counseling processes. These are related to church history, general group phenomena, and current counseling procedures. The course also studies methods of enabling church groups to become more creative and growth facilitating. This course will also examine the six stages of group process to include: identification, intervention, and process. CON 620 Children in Therapy: Theories and Foundations 3 CREDIT HOURS This course focuses on the theory and practice of counseling children and adolescents with emphasizing characteristics of at-risk children and exceptional need s students and the provision of counseling services to these children. Topics include abnormal behavior, exceptionalities, death and dying, child abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, youth violence, teenage pregnancy, risky sexual behavior, disruptive behavior disorders, childhood depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. CON 623 Abnormal Psychology 3 CREDIT HOURS This course will explore the causes, description, and the treatment of the extremes in human behavior. Emphasis will be placed on an integrated analysis from a psycho-social viewpoint. CON 624 Clinical Counseling Internship (LPC) 3 CREDIT HOURS This course consists of supervised professional practice in counseling and counseling related activities as defined by the state licensing board under the guidance of a state board-approved Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) supervisor. Major emphasis will be placed on the student s involvement in successful practices in an approved field counseling site. CON 625 Clinical Counseling Internship (MFT) 3 CREDIT HOURS This course consists of supervised professional practice in counseling and counseling related activities as defined by the state licensing board under the guidance of a state board-approved Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) supervisor. Major emphasis will be placed on the student s involvement in successful practices in an approved field counseling site. TH 504 Theological Perspectives on Forgiveness and Reconciliation 104

109 This course will examine the Biblical mandates of Christian forgiveness and the reconciliation as found in the Holy writ. Selected scriptures will be explored to develop the course objectives. PC 501 Pastoral Care and the Theology in the Care of the Soul This course will examine contemporary ecclesial practice of pastoral care in the context of historical pastoral theology and the classical practices of the cure of souls. MIN 502 Crisis and Conflict Management of the Church This course will deal with the proper management in the church as it relates to Crisis and conflict management. The student will deal with the challenges and pit falls of working in the Christian Church setting with a variety of people who have different backgrounds, assumptions and agendas. BC501 The Black Church and Elder Care This course will focus on the need for the church to become more involved in ministering to the Elderly and their values to the Church and Community. BUS 501 Church and Business Administration This course reviews the philosophy and principles of church and business administration in relationships to ministry objectives. Areas considered in the study are: functional areas of church administration, preparing of a constitution and by-laws, church organization, planning, church staff development, staff meetings, office management, finances, facilities, food services, insurance, and legal issues related to personnel, taxes, and the security of children and others involved in church ministry. 105

110 Undergraduate Numbers & Course Names Course No. ADM Course Name Course No. Church Administration in the African American Church NTS 304 Prison Epistles Course Name 101 ADM 102 Church Leadership NTS 402 Revelation ADM 103 Church Planning and Growth NTS 403 Introduction to Biblical Languages ADM 104 Church Finances and Budgeting OTS 101 Old Testament Survey I ADM 105 The Pastor's Work OTS 102 Old Testament Survey II ADM 106 Contemporary Church Administration OTS 151 Minor Prophets CED 101 Introduction to Christian Education OTS 152 Major Prophets CED 102 Theories of Learning OTS 214 Genesis I CED 103 Curriculum Theory and Design OTS 215 Genesis II CED 104 Christian Education Ministry OTS 216 Pentateuch CED 105 Developmental Ages and Learning OTS 224 Biblical Israel CED 106 Theology of Christian Education OTS 233 Typology/Archaeology CED 107 Christian Education of Children and Youth OTS 234 The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament CED 108 Christian Education of Adults OTS 314 Isaiah CED 109 Christian Education Seminar OTS 350 Psalms CH 101 Church History I OTS 400 Wisdom Literature CH 102 Church History II OTS 401 Power, Politics, and the making of the Bible CH 103 African American Church History PCC 102 Pastoral Counseling CH 104 American Church History PPC 101 Psychology of Religion CIS 101 Computer Science I PPC 102 Pastoral Care CIS 102 Computer Science II PPC 103 Pastor and Lay Leadership Counseling ENG 101 English Composition PWS 101 Homiletics I/Text to Sermon ENG 102 English Composition and Paper Writing PWS 102 Homiletics II/Preaching in the 21st Century ENG 103 Orientation to the College Experience PWS 103 Hermeneutics Worship in the African American Expression ENG th Century African American Authors and Poets PWS 104 ENG 105 Public Speaking PWS 105 Introduction to Worship ENG th Century Contemporary Authors and Poets PWS 106 History, Polity and Doctrine/Church in Denomination ENG 107 Introduction to Spiritual Formation RSO 101 Sociology of Religion ETH 101 Christian Ethics RSO 102 The Law and the Minister ETH 102 Ministerial Ethics SCI 101 Natural Science I ETH 103 Professional Ethics SCI 102 Natural Science II ETH 104 Mind, Body, and Person SSC 101 Social Issues FED 101 Field Education I SSC 102 Introduction to Sociology FED 102 Field Education II SSC 103 Introduction to Psychology FED 103 Field Education III SSC 104 Gerontology HIS 101 African American History SSC 105 Marriage and Family HIS 102 World History TH 101 Systematic Theology I 106

111 HIS 103 Women in History TH 102 Systematic Theology II HIS 104 American History TH 103 Doctrine of God MAT 101 Basic Math TH 104 Doctrine of Christ MAT 102 Church Finances TH 105 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit MS 101 Introduction to Missions TH 106 Doctrine of Salvation MS 102 Evangelism and Outreach TH 107 Doctrine of Church MS 103 Church Planting TH 108 Doctrine of Last Things MS 104 Urban/Rural Church Growth TH 109 Cults MS 105 Biblical Basis for Missions TH 110 Theology of Daddy Grace, Father Divine and Elijah Poole NTS 101 New Testament Survey I TH 111 Black Theology NTS 102 New Testament Survey II TH 112 Womanist Theology NTS 214 The Gospels TH 113 Liberation Theology NTS 224 Acts TH 191 Introduction to Apologetics NTS 301 General and Pastoral Epistles 107

112 Graduate Course Numbers & Course Names Course No. Course Name Course No. Course Name ADM 501 Church Administration FED 506 Supervised Ministry in the Parish ADM 502 Church Finances ITB 502 Interpreting the Bible ADM 503 Administrative Theory and Practice MIN 501 Spiritual Formation ADM 504 Organizational Theory MIN 502 Crisis and Conflict Management of the Church ADM 505 Legal and Tax Issues of the Church MIN 503 Pastoral Responsibility for Leadership and Administration BC 501 The Black Church and Elder Care MIN 504 Campus Ministry BC 502 Selected Topics in Black Church History MIN 505 Introduction to Evangelism BC 503 African American Church and Its Spirituality MIN 506 The City and Rural Church BC 504 Leadership in the African American Churches for the 21st Century MIN 507 Women In Ministry BC 505 The Life and Thoughts of Martin Luther Kings, Jr. MIN 508 Denominational Studies BC 506 The Life and Thoughts of Howard Thurman NTS 501 New Testament Study I BC 507 The Life and Thoughts of Vernon Johns NTS 502 Mentoring Relationships in the New Testament BC 508 The Life and Thoughts of Benjamin Mays NTS 503 Seminar on Text Criticism BC 509 The Life and Thoughts of J. Milton Waldron & Others in the Institutional Black Church movement NTS 504 New Testament Ethics BIB 501 The Bible, Africa, and African Americans NTS 505 Jesus in the Gospels BIB 502 Apocalyptic Literature NTS 506 The Parables of Jesus BIB 503 The Apocrypha and the Psedepigrapha NTS 507 The Miracles of Jesus CED 501 Christian Education NTS 508 The Passion Narratives in the Gospels CED 502 Christian Education and the Small Membership Church NTS 509 The Gospel of Mark CED 503 Educational Ministries with Youths NTS 510 The Gospel of Matthew CED 504 Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Church NTS 511 The Gospel of Luke CED 505 Educational Ministry for Adults NTS 512 The Gospel of John CED 506 The Arts and the Church NTS 513 The Acts of the Apostles CED 507 Religion in American Literature NTS 514 The Pastoral Epistles CED 508 Strengthening Laity in Ministry NTS 515 The Epistles of Peter, James and John CED 509 Education and Social Issues NTS 516 Revelation CED 510 Liturgy and Education NTS 517 Elements of Biblical Greek CED 511 Teaching and Program Designs OTS 501 Old Testament Studies CED 512 Human Development OTS 502 Mentoring Relationships in the Old Testament CH 501 History of Christian Thought I OTS 503 Narratives and Story Telling in the Old Testament CH 502 History of Christian Thought II OTS 504 Suffering in the Old Testament CH 503 History of Christian Doctrine OTS 505 An Interpretaion of Psalms CH 504 African Religions OTS 506 Introduction to Biblical Archeology CH 505 African American Church History OTS 507 The Wisdom Literatures CH 506 Amerian Church History OTS 508 The Doctrine of Creation CH 507 Luther and the Reformation OTS 509 The Prophetic Movement 108

113 CH 508 Saint Augustine OTS 510 Elijah the Prophet in Jewish Consciousness CH 509 Calvin and the Reformed Tradition OTS 511 Isaiah CON 600 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling OTS 512 Jeremiah CON 601 Advanced Developmental Psychology OTS 513 Elements of Biblical Hebrew CON 602 Theories of Personality PC 501 Pastoral Care and the Theology in The Care of the Soul CON 603 Family Systems Therapy PC 502 Pastoral Counseling CON 604 Counseling Theories and Techniques PC 503 Pastoral Care and Women CON 605 Physiologial Bases of Behavior PC 504 Pastoral Spirituality CON 606 Cross Cultural Counseling PC 505 Professinal and Legal Ethics in Counseling CON 607 Individual and Systems Assessments PC 506 Prison Ministry CON 608 Introduction to Professional and Ethical Counseling PW 501 Introduction to Homiletics CON 609 Pre-Practicum Counseling Skills PW 502 Introduction to Hermeneutics/From Text to Sermon CON 610 Clinical Counseling Practicum CON 611 Interpersonal Techniques in Helping Relationships PW 504 Preaching the Miracles CON 613 Career Counseling Theories and Practice PW 506 Preaching the Church Year CON 614 Crisis Counseling: Theories and Applications PW 507 Preaching Practicum CON 615 Research Methods, Designs and Data Collection PW 508 Contemporary Preachers and Their Craft CON 617 Marriage and Family Counseling PW 510 The Soul of Black Worship Preaching Praying and Singing CON 618 Marriage and Family Therapy: Theories in Foundation PW 511 The Hymnal CON 619 Group Dynamics Counseling PW 512 Christian Worhisp CON 620 Children in Therapy: Theories and Foundation PW 513 Meaning and Power of Prayer in Worship CON 623 Abnormal Psychology RSO 502 World Religions CON 624 Clinical Counseling Internship (LPC) RSO 503 The Black Church, Economic, and Political Empowerment CON 625 Clinical Counseling Internship (MFT) RSO 504 The Social Gospel Movement in America ( ) ETH 501 Christian Ethics TH 501 Foundations in Theology ETH 502 Dying and Death TH 502 Christian Theology ETH 503 Professional Ethics TH 503 Theology and Spirituality of Aging FED 501 Field Education I TH 504 Theological Perspectives of Forgiveness and Reconciliation FED 502 Supervised Ministry for Students Serving as Pastors TH 505 The Holy Spirit in Biblical Perspective FED 503 Supervised Ministry in an Institutional Context TH 506 The Lord's Prayer FED 504 Creating a Ministry TH 507 The Love of Learning and the Desire of God FED 505 Concurrent Internship TH 591 Apologetics 109

114 DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM The Doctor of Ministry program at Apex School of Theology is designed to assist the student in four, (4), related competency cohorts. Each student will develop a project/dissertation in a selected cohort. The Program is a three-year program: Biblical Studies Christian Counseling Developing Effective Series Preaching & Christian Models for Leadership Leading for Congregational Change ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES The Apex School of Theology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, or veteran status in the administration of any of the policies of ASOT, including admissions, education programs, and financial aid. A. Complete the application of admission form. B. Include a $50.00 application fee (non-refundable) along with the application materials. The application will NOT be considered if the fee is NOT included. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. C. Submit the following documents and/or items as part of the application process: 1. Have completed the Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited school with a minimum grade average of B (3.00 on a 4.00 scale). 2. Submit three (3) letters of recommendation: one each from a supervisor in ministry (Denominational administrator), a past/present professor, and a current colleague in ministry. If one is engaged in a non-connectional church, one may submit a letter of recommendation from an appropriate lay person within one s congregation, denomination, related or ministry institution. 3. Have completed three years of ministry. 110

115 4. Be currently involved in ministry that will be related to the functional major and the final document. 5. A 5-8 page personal essay as outlined in the Application Form. 6. Millers Analogies Test (MAT) score. (MAT testing is ONLY necessary for applications with a GPA below 2.8) 7. Conditional admission may be allowed for a student who enrolls in the program after the published enrollment deadline. This conditional enrollment will be allowed for one semester. Such a student will be considered a credit student and must meet all of the requirements for the Doctor of Ministry Program. Any exceptions to the above admission requirements must be approved by the Dean for Doctoral Studies. D. Applicants will also be notified by the admissions committee when their application is complete or if additional application materials are required for admission. The Doctor of Ministry Committee will review all materials submitted, reach an admission decision, and notify applicants within thirty (30) days via the United States Postal Service. If accepted, a $ matriculation fee must be remitted to ASOT immediately to reserve a place in the upcoming semester. This matriculation fee will be applied to your tuition. E. Tuition for the academic year - $4,300.00, * Financial Aid available for qualified applicants. F. Continuing Matriculation Fee - $ Students not enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry Program for an entire academic year are required to pay a matriculation fee of $ per session in order to be eligible to continue in the program without the loss of credits earned. G. Graduation Fee - $ Fee is due when the student successfully defends their dissertation and before graduation. H. Late Registration Fee - $

116 I. Students are responsible for travel, lodging, and meals during intensives. J. Students who need additional time to complete the degree requirements beyond the 3 years must pay the fee of $2,000 per year for years 4 and 5. Deadlines All applications received by the Doctor of Ministry will be considered for the next available session, UNLESS otherwise indicated by the applicant. Cohort sizes are limited to twenty (20) participants. Enrollment Status For post graduate work full time status is considered 6 credits hours per semester. All students of the Apex School of Theology s Doctor of Ministry program are considered full time students. Students are required to attend all Intensives and Peer Seminars. 112

117 Classes The Doctor of Ministry degree at Apex entails 36 credit hours. It consists of 6 Core Courses, 4 Cohort specific courses, selected an taught by the mentors, and the 2 course specialized dissertation in the field of study. Required/Core Courses The core classes are foundational classes to support Doctor of Ministry work. Since each student is required to have finished the Master of Divinity degree, these doctoral level classes are designed to help the student engage the various theological disciplines to assist in the design of his/her project. The core classes include DMIN 700 Orientation for Doctoral Work: Understanding the Candidate and Context Phase I - Writing with Turabian, Spiritual Formation, Context/Synergy Overview. This course seeks to provide an introduction to D. Min work. The emphasis will be on the student examining their spiritual formation, their context of ministry, and a synergy between the candidate and context. DMIN 710 Foundations for D. Min Work Phase II Historical Foundation, Biblical Foundation, Theological Foundation. There will be explanation and review of the core theological disciplines that undergird D. Min work. It is presupposed that practitioners of ministry have had the basic requisite M. Div course in these areas so that the emphasis will be on praxis. DMIN 720 Issues in 21 st Century Leadership Phase III Strategic Leadership for the 21 st Century. The institution s focus is on producing church leadership, and this is a capstone course. Emphasis will be upon leadership in postmodern, emerging, post post-modern ministry in a nondenominational world as well as other relevant issues. DMIN 730 Methods of Research for Doctor of Ministry Work Phase IV - Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Research Methodology. This course will focus upon various methods of research, design and data collection. There will be analysis of the distinction 113

118 between qualitative and quantitative research to assist the student in their selection of which form to best implement for their project. DMIN 740 Demystifying the Doctor of Ministry Project and Dissertation Process Phase V - Data Analysis (Interpreting the Data). Students often are discouraged and disheartened by the dissertation process. This course is developed to assist the student in how to successfully navigate the process from quality research and data collection into a viable document that can be duplicated in other settings. DMIN 760 Review for Final Document Phase VI - Review for Final Document and Overview of Each Chapter in the Final, Critical Issues in Church Leadership, Moving the Project Beyond My Local Context This course will assist the student in the development and structure of their final document for submission to for graduation. The student will examine ways in which to incorporate their work and findings into a larger arena outside of their context. DMIN 790 Directed Study Doctoral Project Dissertation Development Part 1 DMIN 795 Directed Study Doctoral Project Dissertation Conclusion & Defense Part 2 TOTAL CREDITS for Core course 24 CREDITS The remaining 12 credit hours are specific to the cohort (track) the student has chosen. These courses are selected and taught by the Cohort Mentors. These courses are taught during the Peer Group Sessions of the intensives and/or during the summer Peer Session. ELECTIVE COURSES DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE SERIES PREACHING & CHRISTIAN MODELS FOR LEADERSHIP TRACK DMIN 728 Exploring the Task of Leadership The objective of this course is to expose students to different areas of leadership that are essential to Christian Leadership. Some of the areas covered are value of Christian leadership, conflict resolution, strategic leadership for the twenty first century, vision my excitement for tomorrow, mentorship reflection with Mordecai, reviewing lessons in leadership from a shepherd boy, an 114

119 examination of the Burnt Offering to gather the essential elements for dedication, and the instruction on the usage of biblical paradigms to convey as models for particular aspect of leadership. DMIN 729 Ethical Leadership in Ministry This course will introduce students to the concept of ethics from a viewed informed by scripture, church history and social mores. Student will also be introduced to case studies I ethical leadership to help them apply the lessons learned over the case. Close attention will be given to African American ethicist that held to shape the Black Church s understanding and how prophetic utterance concretes on ethical concerns in the community. DMIN 741 From Hunch to Proclamation The objective of this course is to help students to analyze and develop their process for the preaching moment. The course helps students to become aware of their starting point and the different stages they may undergo for readiness to proclaim behind the sacred desk. This is done by sharing with the students the instructor s process for readiness of proclamation for the preaching moment. Near the end of the course the students are expected to be able to write and articulate their process for proclamation. DMIN 742 Course Crafting the Sermon This course will explore various ways to craft the sermon and close attention paid to the didactical model of preaching employed by Samuel DeWitt Proctor. Students will be instructed on how to develop a sermon thesis and how to use the didactical approach of ideal, real and the Christian hope that faith makes possible. DMIN 746 Miles Jerome Jones Principle of Preaching: Imparting Glow upon the Truth The Objective of this course is to reflect upon Miles Jerome Jones belief of the role of thinking in the process of preaching. The course takes a look how one uses thinking to identity the truth, to make the truth connectively embracing, how to invoke thinking and to increase the power of one s thinking. DMIN 747 Preaching and Being a Pastor under Stress A Reflection on the Ministry of the Prophet Jeremiah - The objective of this course is to examine the ministry of the Prophet Jeremiah for the sake of identifying the things that may cause stress for the preacher and pastor and how to respond to those things. The objective of this course is to also impress 115

120 upon the students that coping with stress is a prerequisite for advancement in the preaching and pastoral ministry. DMIN 748 An Etymology of Preaching The Objective of this course is to examine on the reason for the derivation of preaching. The courses looks at the setting of the Gospel of Mark and conclude that one of the purpose of preaching or the derivation of preaching is help people make it through a stormy situation. The twenty-seven chapter of Acts is examined to identify some theological arguments that are essential to assist people to make it through a stormy situation. ELECTIVE COURSES BIBLICAL STUDIES TRACK Dr. Lafayette Maxwell & Dr. Cornelius Battle DMIN 701 Old Testament Studies This course will study the literature, history and religion of Ancient Israel with emphasis on exegetical methodology. DMIN 702 New Testament Study This course will study the literature of the New Testament with special attention to the perspectives and methods of critical historical investigation and interpretation. DMIN 703 Interpretation of the Wisdom Literatures This course will exam and analyze the following biblical texts (Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, Sirach, Wisdom of Solomon) as well as similar ancient near Eastern literature. DMIN 704 Mentoring Relationships in the Old Testament This course will examine the mentoring relationship between Moses and Joshua, Ruth and Naomi, and Elijah and Elisha, etc. The concept of a mentoring relationship in the book of Proverbs will also be explored. DMIN 705 Mentoring Relationships in the New Testament This course will examine the mentoring relationships between Jesus and his disciples, Paul and Barnabas, Paul Timothy, and Titus, as well as the themes of 116

121 imitation found in the New Testament. We will also deal with the historical and biblical concept of community in the context of Biblical mentoring DMIN 706 The Passion Narratives in the Gospels This course will cover the life of Jesus as it relates to his last journey to Jerusalem, his arrest, death and resurrection. DMIN 707 The Acts of the Apostles This course will examine the historical formation of the early church and the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. DMIN 708 The Parables of Jesus This course will exam the exegetical approach to the interpretation of the parables of Jesus found in the New Testament. DMIN 709 The Miracles of Jesus This course will exam exegetical approach to the interpretation of the miraculous stories of Jesus found in the New Testament. DMIN 731 Foundations in Theology This course is an introductory course in theology that will allow the student to formulate the essence of their theology in light of the theological foundations of the Christian Faith. We will also look at the importance of the historical, theological, and biblical context in the study of theology. DMIN 732 Spiritual Formation This course is an introduction to spirituality, spiritual formation, and the development of a personal spiritual discipline. This course will also deal with the process of spiritual direction, its theological foundations, its nature, its preparation and its practices. Particular emphasis will be given also to call to ministry, theological education, and its formation. DMIN 733 Sociology of Religion This course is an exploration of sociological influence of social patterns on religious behavior and organizations. This course will also include an analysis of the biblical text. in order to get an better understanding of the culture, social, economic, political context of scripture. 117

122 DMIN 734 The City and Rural Church This course is a study of the current social problems facing the city and rural churches in America. Emphasis will be placed on the small church, the circuit church, the storefront church and the larger city church. DMIN 750 Revelation and the Apocalyptic Writing This course will be an introductory approach to the characteristics of Apocalyptic writings in the ancient world. We will explore the books of Daniel, Ezekiel and other eschatological passages found in the bible. These passages will be used as background to our understanding of the book of Revelation and its meaning to us today. DMIN 751 The NT Epistles This course includes a study of Paul s Pastoral Epistles, their context and contents in light of recent scholarship. Secondly, we will also exam the epistles of Peter, James and John through critical analysis of theology, Christology, and ethics found in each of these epistles. 118

123 ELECTIVE COURSES LEADING FOR CONGREGATIONAL CHANGE TRACK Dr. George Daniels and Dr. Herbert R. Davis DMIN 735 Transformative Learning and Spiritual Formation. This course is designed to introduce the student to the concept of Transformative Learning as a tool for Leadership Development. Students will be exposed to the concepts of Transformative Learning and Action Research as these concepts relate to Spiritual Formation. DMIN 723 Leadership This course will briefly introduce students to aspects of leadership including Servant Leadership, Charismatic Leadership, Visionary Leadership, Adaptive Leadership, Situational Leadership, and Transformational Leadership. Various leadership theories will be explored to help the student arrive at the style that resonates with him or her. Students will also be exposed to the rapidly changing environment which demands a change in leadership styles. Students will be able to examine their own personal leadership characteristics as well as that of their ministry context. The role of technology and its impact on decisions will be explored from a local and global perspective. DMIN 724 African American Church Leadership This course will explore the various aspects of leadership within the African American church in the Information Age. Students will be able to examine their own personal leadership characteristics as well as that of their ministry context. The role of technology and its impact on decisions will be explored from a local and global perspective. 119

124 DMIN 725 Transformational Leadership This course will explore the components of transformational leadership. This course will necessitate a thorough self-examination as well as a contextual examination. DMIN 726 Organizational Change This course will explore the components of organizations during periods of both successful and unsuccessful change. Students will learn how to lead for change as well as how to manage organizational change. DMIN 727 Visionary Leadership This course will prepare students to be able to extract a shared vision from the context and then to get corporate buy-in to make the vision live. Students will learn how to allow the vision to generate its own resources. DMIN 752 Critical Issues in Leadership in Ministry This course will explore current issues facing church leaders today. Emphasis will be placed on the changing global worldview as it relates to a local worldview. ELECTIVE COURSES CHRISTIAN COUNSELING TRACK Dr. Carol Bunch & Dr. Sharon Lee DMIN 711 Professional Issues In Counseling Consideration of contemporary issues, trends and recent research in field of counseling. This course will all investigate Christian Ethic and Theological thought as it relates to the Post-Modern Church. DMIN 712 Advanced Psycho-Social Identity Development: Race, Gender, and Culture Meanings and intersections of gender, race and culture. Advanced theories and research related to counseling practice. Sexuality, disability and class and implications for counseling. Case study, personal narratives and video segments expand on course readings. There will be qn opportunity to better understand the cultures present in the Bible and the relationship to present day world interactions. 120

125 DMIN 713 Cognitive Developmental Theory, Research and Practice Review of contemporary cognitive-developmental theories and literature describing their application. Theories by Piaget, Kohlberg, Hunt, Erikson, Loevinger, and Perry. Measurement of developmental constructs and their psychometric properties. Reviews of studies employing deliberate psychological education as method of primary prevention. The student will develop how to use the teaching and techniques use by Jesus the Christ. DMIN 714 Counseling Supervision: Theory and Research - Examination of conceptual and methodological issues relating to supervision and evaluation of novice counselors. Special emphasis on developmental supervision approaches. 121

126 Intensives of the Doctor of Ministry Program Phase I Writing with Turabian, Spiritual Formation, Context/Synergy Overview Phase II Historical Foundation, Biblical Foundation, Theological Foundation Phase III - The Social Vision of the Hebrew Bible, Preparation for Candidacy Review, Abstract/The Writing of Project Proposal Strategic Leadership for the 21 st Century Phase IV - The Beginning of Research Writing, Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Research Methodology Phase V - Data Analysis (Interpreting the Data), Demystifying the Doctor of Ministry Project and Dissertation Process, Understanding and Ministering to the Whosoever Phase VI - Abstract Preparation Review for Final Document and Overview of Each Chapter in the Final, Critical Issues in Church Leadership, Moving the Project Beyond My Local Context Dissertation Defense 122

127 Components Our Doctor of Ministry program is modular based: Class requirements Reading (2,500 pages per course) and other assignments chosen by the professor. Syllabi will be made available to students. Residency TWO, one (1) week interactive teaching intensives on campus during the Fall (end of August) and Spring (late January/early February) semesters each year of the program are a requirement. Peer Session ONE, two (2) day teaching session each year during the summer at the location chosen by the mentors is required. Post-residency Doctor of Ministry Dissertation/Project Integrative ministry and writing Project that draws from assigned readings, class interactions, as well as additional research. Post-residency dissertation/projects are due sixty (60) days prior to graduation. 123

128 Residency Residency weeks begin at one o clock on Monday afternoon and conclude at one o clock on Thursday afternoon. This allows students the opportunity to fulfill whatever ministry responsibilities they might have on Sunday evening and still arrive on time for the Monday class, as well as return home with time for final preparation for the following Sunday. Typical Daily schedules for the residency week are (Subject to Change): Monday Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday Friday 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Doctoral of Ministry Courses Apex School of Theology courses earn three (3) semester hours of credit unless otherwise noted. 124

129 Distance Learning ASOT provides asynchronous online Distance Learning. Students communicate with classmates and instructors via online assignment and discussion forums. As required by TRACS, all On-line degree programs have the same content, outcomes and expectations as courses provided on campus: Branch Campuses At the present time, ASOT does not have Branch Campuses. Learning Centers Apex School of Theology has been approved to provide Teaching Site/Learning Centers. The learning center provides facility, faculty and academic resources for students located away from the Apex School of Theology main campus. A teaching site is a learning center that provides on-site support for students. The learning center instructors are required to possess degree credentials consistent with the requirements of Apex School of Theology. Learning Centers provide instruction through a hybrid model. Students are required to be physically present at the Learning Center for two hours per week for six (6) of the eight week session. Non-Degree Programs While standards for non-degree, granting programs may differ somewhat from those designed for degree granting, the program objectives and learning outcomes must be equivalent. In response to requests, the ASOT provides Continuing Education for persons who do not desire or qualify to participate in degree granting programs of the Institution. These persons are pastors, adult learners interested in religious studies, officers and leaders in church congregations. Participation in the ASOT Continuing Education Program does not lead to a certificate or any credits transferable to accredited institutions. 125

130 FINANCE One of the goals of the Apex School of Theology Administration is to maintain a low-cost, high-quality education to the extent that sound business practices will permit. The annual cost for tuition and fees is much less than one would find at most private colleges or post-secondary schools. All tuition and fee payments are due and payable at the beginning of each semester. Each student is encouraged to pay for the total semester charges at this time. For those students who are not able to make the complete payment at time of registration, the School has provided a deferred payment plan. Students using the deferred payment plan will not be considered fully registered for classes until a deferment plan is signed by the student and authorized by an appropriate representative of the School. Investing in your personal education and development will yield tremendous benefits. However, Apex School of Theology does not have the resources to underwrite the cost of a college education for any of its students. Federal Grants, Student Aid, Veterans Benefits, Presidential Scholarships and interest free promissory notes are available to all qualified students. If you need advice and consultation in this area, please contact the Financial Aid Office at , extension Financial Information *(Subject to Change) FEES UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE Application Fee $25.00 $ $50.00 DMIN Tuition Fee Per Semester $ per course $ per hour $ per course $ per hour Non-Refundable Portion of Tuition for Registration $ $ Registration/Student Activity Fee $ per semester $ per semester Technology Fee $50.00 per semester $50.00 per semester Class or Auditing Fee - $ $

131 Per Class *Books Per Semester $ $ (estimate) Official Transcript $7.00 $7.00 Returned Check Fee $25.00 $25.00 Doctor of Ministry $12,900 Program Basic Fee Technology Fee $50.00 per semester $50.00 per semester ON-LINE FEES Admission and Application Requirements Requirements for enrollment are as follows: Application Application Fee of $ $50.00 (depending on the degree) Two Letters of Reference Written Spiritual Autobiography High School Transcript College/University/Seminary Transcripts (if applicable) Applications can be submitted anytime. Students will be admitted to the next semester or On-line cycle. All paper work must be completed two weeks before the session begins. However, because of high interest in these programs, we advise you to apply immediately. Once all the items are received, the Admission Committee will review your application. Upon acceptance to Apex School of Theology, you will be given instructions for class registration and payment. Our On-line liaison will contact you with access information. On-line courses are done in 8-week sessions. On-line Tuition There will be a $100 registration fee per semester or $25 per eight-week session. On-line Tuition Costs: Degree Program Certificate of Christian Education COST PER COURSE $600-$200 Per Credit Hour 127

132 Associate Degree in Christian $600-$200 Per Credit Hour Education Bachelor Degree in Theology $600-$200 Per Credit Hour Master of Christian Education $700-$ Per Credit Hour Degree Master of Divinity Degree $700-$ Per Credit Hour Master of Arts in Christian $700-$ Per Credit Hour Counseling Doctor of Ministry Program $12,900 Includes 2-Intensives & 1 Peer Session per yr. Distance Education Refunds Upon Withdrawal 1. School planning and budgeting must be accomplished for the semester based upon the number of Distance Education students who register. The withdrawal policy reflects the fact that many of the fixed operating and educational programs are already allocated when the Distance Education student registers and are not diminished by the Distance Learning student withdrawal. Therefore, the following is applicable to all Distance Education students: WEEK OF CLASS FALL/SPRING SUMMER Before 1 st Week of class 100% 100% Within the 1 st Week of class 90% 90% Within the 2 nd Week of class 75% 75% Within the 3 rd Week of class 50% 50% Within the 4 th Week of class No Refund No Refund 2. All Apex School of Theology scholarships, if any will be rescinded based on the amount of refund. 3. All refunds will be processed within 30 days of the official notification of withdrawal. During the time, the student s obligations will be reviewed and any necessary adjustments will be made since some charges are posted only once a month. 128

133 4. Outstanding balances or tuition fees will be due and payable at the time of withdrawal. A late charge of 1.5% per month will be charged on any unpaid balance beginning 30 days from the official withdrawal date. 5. An official withdrawal form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar/Administrative Assistant before formal action may begin by the School. METHOD OF PAYMENT We accept cash, personal check bank drafts, Mastercard or Visa. Students electing the use of the interest free promissory note deferred payment plan will make payments during the semester with the entire semester charges being due in full by the 15 th of the final month in the semester or 8-week cycle. The deferred payment plan divides the student s semester charge into two (2) or four (4) payments for the fall or Spring Semesters, and into two (2) payments for the summer semester. At the time of registration for the fall and/or spring semester, the student would pay the first payment (called a down payment) as follows: Full-time ¼ or ½. The remaining payments (depending on the two payment or four-payment plan) are as follows: PAYMENT PLAN UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE DUE DATE Two Payment Plan ½ ½ At Registration #2 ½ ½ 15 th of 2 nd month Four Payment Plan ¼ ¼ At Registration #2 ¼ ¼ #3 ¼ ¼ #4 ¼ ¼ 15 th of 2 nd month 15 th of 3 rd month 15 th of 4 th month Students will be mailed a statement on or about the end of each month for any outstanding balances due. Students desiring to use the deferred payment plan will sign an agreement of understanding at the time of registration. Students who have not satisfactorily met their financial obligations to the school by the 15 th of the final month will not be permitted to take final examinations, receive a grade for the course(s), or receive a transcript. All financial obligations from 129

134 previous semesters must be satisfied before any student will be permitted to register for subsequent semesters. 130

135 Refunds Upon Withdrawal School planning and budgeting must be accomplished for the semester based upon the number of students who register. The withdrawal policy reflects the fact that many of the fixed expenses of operating and educational program are already allocated when the student registers and are not diminished by the student s withdrawal. Therefore, the following is applicable to all students: 1. Academic fees will be refunded on the following basis during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters: WEEK OF CLASS FALL/SPRING SUMMER Within Registration Week 100% 100% Within the 1 st Week of class 93% 86% Within the 2 nd Week of class 87% 75% Within the 3 rd Week of class 80% 62% Within the 4 th Week of class 73% 50% Within the 5 th Week of class 67% 47% Within the 6 th Week of class 60% No Refund Within the 7 th Week of class 53% Within the 8 th Week of class No Refund 2. All Apex School of Theology scholarships, if any will be rescinded based on the amount of the refund. 3. All refunds will be processed within 30 days of the official notification of withdrawal. During this time, the student s obligations will be reviewed and any necessary adjustments will be made since some charges are posted only once a month. 4. Outstanding balances or tuition fees will be due and payable at the time of withdrawal. A late charge of 1.5 percent per month will be charged on 131

136 any unpaid balance beginning thirty (30) days from the official withdrawal date. 5. An official withdrawal form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar/Administrative Assistant before formal action may begin by the School. Rights and Responsibilities It is important to know your fights and responsibilities as they are related to applying and receiving financial aid. You have the right to receive information from Apex School of Theology regarding: ~ What it costs to attend Apex School of Theology and the refund polices if you withdraw/drop out. ~ What are the financial aid programs that are available to Apex School of Theology? ~ What portion of your financial aid are Title IV funds and what portion is Pell Grant Aid. ~ You have the right to know the details about your loan as presented to you at the time of the completion of your loan application. ~ What criteria the College uses to select financial aid recipients. ~ How the school determines whether you are making satisfactory academic progress and what happens if placed on Academic Probation or Performance Probation. It is your responsibility to: ~ Review and consider all information regarding the programs offered at Apex School of Theology before enrolling and seeking Financial Aid consideration. ~ Promptly provide signatures or documents to the Office of Financial Aid as requested. ~ Contact the school regarding changes in name, mailing address or change in enrollment status through or manual letter. No telephone transaction. ~ Maintain Satisfactory Academic/Performance progress to comply with the school s Progress Criteria to retain your financial aid awards. 132

137 ~ Repay student loans. Your signature on your Master Promissory Note advises that you are agreeing to repay loans. ~ Provide accurate information on any application completed for federal financial aid funds. Awarding of Federal (Title IV) Funds All Title IV funds are awarded based on the information received from the FAFSA. You must complete the FAFSA to be eligible. The FAFSA can be found at Once the FAFSA is received and processed the verification process is initiated for the current award year. Based on a student s enrollment and estimated Cost of Attendance, the student will be assigned for packaging purpose. The Cost of Attendance includes: - Tuition and Fees - Books and Supplies - Personal expenses - Transportation cost - Room and Board The Estimated Family Contribution ( family contribution) is subtracted from the COA to determine each student s financial need. The EFC amount is indicated on each student s transmitted FAFSA. The Packaging Method for Undergraduate Students: Pell Grants will be automatically awarded based on the student s EFC and the Pell Grant tables published by the U. S. Department of Education. This award is also based on the student s enrollment status (full time, ¾ times, ½ times and Less Than ½ Time). Eligibility for Subsidized and or Unsubsidized Direct Loans will be calculated and added to the package. 133

138 Graduate Students are only eligible for Unsubsidized Direct loans ( A COA is calculated based on the planned enrollment status (full or part time) to establish the amount that can be borrowed. A FAFSA ( is still necessary to secure the information required for students to participate in the federal loan program Dependency Status The answers to dependency questions on the FAFSA determine whether students are considered dependent or independent. Dependent students must report their parents income and assets on the FAFSA as well as their own. Parents of dependent students are expected to contribute toward the cost of their college education. Federal student aid programs are based on the concept that a dependent student s parents have the primary responsibility for paying for their child s education. Dependency Override Dependent students must report their parents income and assets on the FAFSA as well as their own. Parents of dependent students are expected to contribute toward the cost of their college education. Federal student aid programs are based on the concept that a dependent student s parents have the primary responsibility for paying for their child s education. Sometimes extraordinary circumstances make it impossible for a student who does not meet the definition of independent to obtain his or her parents' financial information. In extremely rare cases, Apex School of Theology may authorize a Dependency Override. If ASOT grants a Dependency Override, the student can apply for aid in the same manner as an independent student, using only the student's income and asset information. Ape School of Theology will only consider documented cases of child abuse, the current and continuing incarceration/institutionalization of the custodial parent and or death of a or both parents as being extraordinary circumstances. Note: In most cases the non-custodial parent would than become the custodial parent. ASOT will not grant a Dependency Override when the sole basis for the request is that parents do not claim the student on income tax return, parents do not wish to provide income and tax information, parents simply do not wish to contribute to educational expenses or the student is self-supporting. 134

139 Students who wish to apply for a Dependency Override must submit the following documentation: 1. Any verification information required by DOE or by ASOT. 2. Personal signed and dated statement of explanation concerning your unusual circumstances and how you came to support yourself. Include the amount of time that you have supported yourself. You must describe the events which led to your current separation from your family and provide any additional information that you believe will help explain your situation. 3. Attach a signed/dated letter (on letterhead that includes the contact information) from at least one third parties that know and can verify the circumstances described in your personal explanation. This third party can be (but is not limited to include) guidance counselors, clergy members, teachers or professors, doctors, family counselors, mental health professionals, or law enforcement personnel. 4. Attach a signed/dated letter from a friend or relative who can verify the family circumstances described in your personal explanation. Include address and phone number for the relative. 5. Complete the Dependency Request Form as approved through Apex School of Theology, upon request from the student. PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT The Financial Aid Office at Apex of Theology may use their Professional Judgment, in regards to Financial Aid availability, on a case by case basis to possibly adjust a student s cost of attendance or to calculate a student s EFC amount for certain financial aid situation. To determine this availability, the student most contact the Financial Aid Office at Apex School of Theology for full requirement needs and all forms required for this consideration. 135

140 Student Government Association STUDENT LIFE All students of Apex School of Theology are members of the Student Government Association. This Association is given a large measure of selfgovernment in planning for, implementing, and handling matters of general student concern. The affairs of the Association are directed by the student senate, composed of elected representatives from both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The Student Government Association strives to further the aims of Apex School of Theology through cooperation among School organizations, student body, faculty, and administration. ASOT s Established Faculty Curriculum Process for the Development and Assessment of the Educational Program ASOT has Policies and procedures that have been established to develop, evaluate, and modify the academic programs. Any student faculty, departmental chairperson, Dean(s) or administrator may initiate curriculum changes. The curriculum change form will include all necessary information and will be submitted to the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Senate. The recommendation of the Faculty Senate will be sent to the Board of Trustees and the President for approval. The Register will make the necessary changes in the catalog. Written information is located in several areas such as the Faculty Handbook, Trustee Manual, Policy and Procedures Manual. The Academic Committee meets, and minutes are taken during these meetings to indicate that faculty members are involved in the process. 136

141 Spiritual Life/Chapel Services It is the desire of the Board of Trustees and the President of Apex School of Theology that the School is characterized by the pervading presence of the Holy Spirit. They recognize that a theological school, however, faithful at its birth to the truth of God's Word, can, over the course of years, decline from emphasis upon the prominence of the Word of God and the humble dependence upon the Holy Spirit. For this reason, the emphasis is placed on cultivating and maintaining the spiritual life of the School, Trustees, President, administration, faculty, staff, and students. Chapel services are conducted throughout each semester. All students with classes on chapel days are required to attend service. These services are designed to contribute to the on-going spiritual growth and development of the entire Apex School of Theology family. The Director of Student Affairs will coordinate these services. Students, faculty, and staff are expected to attend. Library and Research Facilities The School library and research/study rooms are centrally located in the educational building. The library volumes continue to grow and contain an excellent collection of resources for reference, research, and circulation. The School has established research and study rooms that are accessible to students. These rooms are also equipped with computers for use by students. Additionally, a computer lab is operational and provides students with the latest technology to accomplish assignments on campus, if necessary. Dress Appearance CAMPUS POLICY Moderation in the manner of dress and conduct is the safe guide for Apex School of Theology students. Casual dress is acceptable in the classroom as long as it is neat and modest. Students and staff are reminded that dress and appearance may maximize or minimize opportunities to effectively witness to others about our Lord Jesus Christ. Policy on Re-Admission When a student withdraws or is suspended from school, re-admission is not automatic. In these situations, students must apply for re-admission through the Registrar s Office where a complete evaluation of the application and the previous situation(s) must take place before re-admission. A student that is 137

142 suspended for academic reasons is ineligible for re-admission until one full semester of studies has passed. Privacy of Educational Records Apex School of Theology s policy concerning access to student records is governed by the Family Education Act of 1974, commonly known as The Buckley Amendment. This school will not convey to any other party, agency, or organization any information from a student s record without first obtaining the written consent of the student. Likewise, no information will be conveyed to college officials, teachers, other schools, or authorized federal agencies without first obtaining the written permission-consent of the student. The formal forms for validating the release of student information are available in the Registrar s Office. Educational Rights and Privacy Act Of 1994 Your personal academic records will always be on file in our academic office. You are entitled to review your file at your request. We respect your right to privacy and will not under any circumstances, give any information to another party without your written permission to do so. This includes your transcript. Disclosure Statement The information contained in this Apex School of Theology publication reflects the current practices, policies, procedures and regulations. The school reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, tuition, fees, policies, procedures and regulations at any time without prior notice. Official Transcripts Transcripts reflecting the academic progress and standing of current and former students will be issued by the Registrar s Office upon written request by the student. Official transcripts will only be sent to persons, institutions, or agencies after written approval is received from the student. The school will not process request for transcripts until all outstanding balances have been settled by the student. Mid-semester and final grade reports are only issued to students and do not take the place of official transcripts. The charge per official transcript is $

143 Cheating and Plagiarism Cheating is a serious offense in any academic setting. Students who cheat will receive a grade of F for that assignment or examination, and will be reported to the Academic Dean for further disciplinary action. To plagiarize is to steal and pass the ideas or words of another as your own, or to use a created production without crediting the source. Simply put, plagiarism is literary theft. Such conduct will not be tolerated in this institution. Students found guilty of such conduct may face discipline up to and possibly including suspension from Apex School of Theology. Student Complaints Any student of Apex School of Theology has the right to voice their issues or concerns with treatment received while an active student of the institution. These concerns/complaints can range from student to staff interaction, student to student interaction, student to professor interaction, grade received for an assignment or even grade received for a course. A student wishing to file a formal complaint must do so in writing via either the ASOT Student Complaint form or a written and signed statement. The complaint filing process is as follows: (ASOT reserves the right to address all student complaints through internal channels listed below barring criminal activity that must be reported to the legal authorities) -Initial Complaint is submitted to the Director of Student Affairs (can be placed in their staff mailbox, through or given in person) -The Director of Student Affairs will review the complaint and forward it to the committee chair for consideration and action, within five (5) business days. -The committee will be convened to decide upon the appropriate action for the matter within ten (10) days from the chair receiving the complaint from the Director of Student Affairs. The committee will provide a written decision to be shared with the student offering the complaint within three (3) days of their decision. -If a student is not pleased with the decision of the committee, they have the option of appealing to their respective dean within thirty (30) days of the committee s decision. -If a student still is not pleased with the decision of their particular program dean they may appeal that decision to the President within fourteen (14) days. 139

144 -If a student still is not pleased with the decision of the President, they have the right to make one final appeal to the Trustees within five (5) days. All decisions made by the trustee board will be considered final with no room for further appeals. *Student Complaint form can be found 140

145 Apex School of Theology's Writing Center The Apex SOT Writing center provides face-to-face and online appointments to assist you in becoming an effective writer. We are here to assist you with your writing assignments from the early stages of your drafts to your finished papers. In the process, we believe that you will become more proficient in your skill of writing. We believe that you will sharpen the skills that are needed to make your final papers a product that you will be proud of in the future. CONTACT INFORMATION: Center Hours: Monday 12:00 3:00 P.M. Tuesday Thursday 4:00 7:00 P.M. Location: Library Make an Appointment Today apexwc@apexsot.edu 141

146 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Percy High, Board Chair, Emeritus Dr. William Daye, Board Chair Dr. Wesley Elam, Vice Chair Deceased Dr. William Richardson, Secretary Mrs. Clarice Atwater (Emeritus) Dr. Frank Byrd Dr. Percy Chase Rev. Geraldine Clay Bishop Franklin O. Hanes Mrs. Carolyn B. Peebles Pastor, New Red Mountain, Rougemont, North Carolina Pastor, Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Durham, North Carolina Pastor, North East Baptist Church, Durham, North Carolina Pastor, First Community Baptist Church Hillsborough, North Carolina President, Atwaters Rest Home Apex, North Carolina IBM Senior Program Manager (Retired) Durham, North Carolina Director, Baptist Student Union of The National Baptist Convention, Inc.; Pastor, Community Baptist, Durham, North Carolina Retired, VA Hospital Durham, North Carolina President, ASOT Alumni Association Pastor, Greater Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Mebane, North Carolina Retired, CARQUEST Auto Parts Garner, North Carolina 142

147 Mr. Clarence Rogers Dr. Mark Royster Dr. Aldophus Smith Dr. James W. Smith Dr. J. Vincent Terry Safety & Health Director Of State Medicare, Holly Springs, North Carolina Vice President, (Retired) Central Carolina Bank, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Pastor, Morning Star Baptist Church Oxford, North Carolina Pastor, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Bahama, NC Pastor, Mt. Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Raleigh, North Carolina, 2 nd Vice President, GBSC 143

148 ASOT FACULTY NAME DEGREES AND DISCIPLINE OTHER QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCES *Maxwell, Lafayette Chief Academic Officer, Doctor of Ministry Dean, Dean of Graduate Studies (Full-time) D.Min. Virginia Union University M.Div. Duke Divinity School B.A. University of Florida, Gainesville Biblical Studies (24 GHS) History (18 GHS) Ambassador of Goodwill to the Caribbean, Islands of Barbados and Trinidad Pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church Apex, NC Executive Director of Troy House (A half-way house for federal inmates) Board of Director of Woman s Half-Way House of Durham Executive Director of Durham Council for Church and Social Action Executive Director of McDougald Terrace Hot Lunch Program for the Elderly Durham, NC Moderator of the 42 Churches of the New Hope Association Founder of the Durham Youth Enrichment Program, Durham, NC Professor- Shaw Divinity School Academic Dean- Apex School of Theology Master Program Dean- Apex School of Theology Davis, Herbert R. Exec. Vice President, (Full- Time) Battle, Cornelius, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies (Full-time) PhD Tennessee Temple University D. Min. Apex School of Theology D.D. St. Thomas Christian College M.Div. Duke Divinity School BA Religion Kalamazoo College Biblical Studies (18 GHS) History (18 GHS) Theology (18GHS) D. Min United Theological Seminary M. Div. Virginia Union B. S. Missouri Institute of Technology District Superintendent- Harvest District of COGIC Chairman, Ordination Board NC Second Jurisdiction Chief Instructor, C. E. Anderson Institute of Ministry Adjunct Professor Shaw University Instructor North Carolina Bible College Adjunct Professor NC Wesleyan College Facilities Supervisor Durham Parks and Recreation Urban Ministries Director Counselor Residential Opportunities Inc Strategy Team Member, Durham CAN (local IAF Affiliate) Pastor Nehemiah Christian Center COGIC Presenter Church of God in Christ National Church Growth and Development Department Author The Visitation: Your Defining Moment in the Presence of God Pastor of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church Dissertation Economic Empowerment Through Financial Stewardship: An Economic Empowerment Project to Empower African Americans through Teaching Financial Stewardship 144

149 Armstrong, Tonya Dean of MACC Program (Full-time) *Long, Gladys, Dean of Undergraduate Studies (Fulltime) Morgan, Mary Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies (Full-time) PHD UNC Chapel Hill MTS Duke Divinity School MA UNC Chapel Hill BA Yale University (80 GHS) D.Min Graduate Theological Foundation South Bend, In M.Div. Duke Divinity School B.A. Shaw University Biblical Studies(18GHS) Orientation/Formation(12GHS) Women Studies(18GHS) Psy. D., Graduate Theological Foundation M. Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary BA, Shaw University CEO & Founder, The Armstrong Center for Hope Professional Counselor License #2708 Minister of Congregational Care, Union Baptist Church, Durham, NC Adjunct Associate Professor, UNC CH ( ) Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, UNC CH ( ) American Psychological Association, Member The Association of Black Psychologists, Member 15 Years experience in teaching ACPE Certification (Chaplain) 2 years Hospital Resident Chaplain Self-Study/Steering Committee Member (ASOT) Founding Pastor (New Life Church of Deliverance, Inc.) Shaw University Academic Achievement Shaw University Academic Achievement- Pinnacle Award Over 40 years in Education Ordained Minister Studied at Hebrew University 145

150 *James, Richmond (Full-time) Daniels, George Director of Student Affairs (Full-time) Ph.D, NC State University M.S., NC State University B.A., Shaw University B.S., NC A&T University Sciences (30GHS) D. Min, Regent University M. Div. Shaw Divinity School B. S., Rochester Institute of Technology Research Scientist- USDA Forestry Service Adjunct Professor of Natural Resources- NCSU Visiting Professor of Biology- NCCU Visiting Professor of Biology- NC A&T Adjunct Professor of Science Shaw Published in over 50 professional Journals (Examples: Journal of Economic Entomology and the Journal of Forestry) Presenter at over 300 Professional Meetings and Conferences Awards and Appointments Numerous General Board of the General Baptist State Convention Pastor of Shady Hill Missionary Baptist Church Past Moderator of the East Cedar Grove Association. Pastor - Hope Fellowship Church, Garner, NC Ordination Board Member, NC Second Jurisdiction Ordained, Church of God in Christ Consultant, Technology Chaplain, WakeMed Hospital Author Consultant, Ministry & Technological Connections Wells, Henry D (Full-time) Director of Institutional Effectiveness Muteti, Nicholas (Part-time) DRE Baptist Theological Seminary Camilla Ga D.D. Apex School of Theology MRE, Apex School of Theology Apex NC 2003 BRE, Heritage Bible College Dunn, NC Biblical Studies (30 GHS) DMIN Trinity Theological Seminary MDiv Southeastern BTH American Baptist College Biblical Languages (40 GHS) Former Pastor Miracle Temple of Deliverance, (11 years) Associate Minister Apex First Baptist Church. (11 years) Apex Chronicler: Articles written about Christian Education 1998 Guest Speaker Congress of Christian Education of the New Hope Association (A Deep Word on the Bible Series) Guest Presenter Biblical Researcher and Presenter Apex School of Theology Honorary Doctorate Degree from ASOT Guest Speaker in various Church and denominations as a Biblical Education Specialist Pastor Forestville Baptist Church (1999 to Current) Ordained Erankau Baptist Church Kenya President of Youth Department of the Baptist Convention Kenya ( ) Denominational Affiliation: Southern Baptist 146

151 McEachin, Helen (Part-time) Hunter, Karen (Full-time) Anderson, Sandra L. (Full-time) Duarte, Cynthia (Part-time) Ed. D. University of Phoenix M. ED. University of Phoenix MRE, Maple Springs Bible College & Seminary B.S. University of Phoenix BA, Maple Springs Bible College & Seminary English(12 GHS) Education (18 GHS) MACC Apex School of Theology MLS North Carolina Central Univ. B.A. North Carolina Central Univ. English (12GHS) D.MIN Liberty University M.DIV. Beacon University M.A. Biblical Studies Beacon University B. A. Biblical Studies Beacon University B.S. Hartnell College Biblical Studies(30 GHS) Ph. D. Adult Education Candidate Walden University M.DIV. Duke Divinity School M.C.E. Apex School of Theology B.TH. Apex School of Theology B.A. Shaw University Adjunct Professor, Apex School of Theology, Strayer University Retired Law Librarian Circulation/Serials Librarian NC Legislative Library State Library of North Carolina US Army Reserves Ordained: Faith Worship Center International Licensed: Faith Worship Center International Founder/Teaching Director, The Columbus Community Bible Study 2006 Mentor: Teen Challenge Columbus, Georgia 2007 Minister/Speaker Heartbound Prison Ministries, Atlanta, Georgia, 2007 Certified Volunteer Prison Chaplain, Georgia Dept. of Correction, 2007 Instructor, Crossroads Bible Institute, Grandville, Mich Writer, Ann Hardman Ministries Association of Beacon Students (President, ) Endowed with Power Ministerial Fellowship (2004-present) Member Evangelical Theological Society Prison Fellowship Area Coordinator 2007 Christian Association for Prison Aftercare 2007 Ph.D. Adult Education (Candidate) Walden University President and founder of Duarte s Cleaning Services 2 years Counselor of Battered Women and Sexual Assault Victims North Carolina Chaplains Association Member Shaw University President s List (2000 and 2001) 2 years in Who s Who Among Colleges and Universities All American Scholars Collegiate Award Successful Woman of the Triangle, Carolina Woman s Magazine 147

152 Burke, Clarence, Director of Educational Technology (Fulltime) Simpson, Lacy Edward (Full-time) D.MIN. United Theological Seminary M.DIV. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A. UNC-Chapel Hill D. MIN United Theological Seminary M.DIV Southeastern Theological Seminary BA Saint Augustine College Pastor: Beacon Light Baptist Church Member; New Hope Missionary Baptist Association Global Video Service Manager, GlaxoSmithKline Operations Engineer WTVD TV, Founder and Pastor Emeritus of Canaan Missionary Baptist Church Pastor: First Missionary Baptist Church of Clayton Lecturer Past President and CEO of Canaan Community Development Corporation Past International Director of Christian Education for the St. Mark Covenant Church Fellowship Past Academic Dean of RMN Bible College of Chicago Ill. Spiritual Counselor for the AIDS/HIV population in Johnston County through C-BLAC Inc. ADMINISTRATION President Dr. J.E. Perkins D.D. Apex School of Theology D.H.L. Piedmont Seminary & College. B.Th. Washington Baptist Seminary Assistant to the President Dr. Carrie Perkins Executive Vice-President Dr. Herbert Davis Academic Dean/Graduate Dean Dr. Lafayette Maxwell D.H.L. Apex School of Theology B.S. Fayetteville State University PhD Tennessee Temple University D. Min. Apex School of Theology M. Div. Duke Divinity School B.A. Kalamazoo College D. Min. Virginia Union University M.Div. Duke Divinity School B.A. University of Florida 148

153 Counseling Dean Dr. Tonya Armstrong Doctor of Ministry Dean Dr. Lafayette Maxwell Undergraduate Dean Dr. Gladys Long Director of Educational Technology Dr. Clarence Burke Director of Student Affairs Dr. George Daniels Director of Inst. Assessment Dr. Henry Deprue Wells Jr. Registrar Mr. Joseph A. Perkins Librarian Ms. Cynthia Ann Ruffin, Ph.D. UNC Chapel Hill MA UNC Chapel Hill MTS Duke Divinity School B.A. Yale University D. Min. Virginia Union University M.Div. Duke Divinity School B.A. University of Florida D. Min. Graduate Theological Foundation M. Div. Duke Divinity School B. A. Shaw University D. Min. United Theological Seminary M. Div. Southeastern Bapt. Theological Seminary B. A. Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill D. Min. Regent University M. Div. Shaw Divinity School B. S. Rochester Institute of Technology D.R.E., Andersonville Theological Seminary D.D. Apex School Of Theology M.CE. Apex School of Theology B.R.E. Heritage Bible College BS, North Carolina Central Univ. M.S.L.S. UNC, Chapel Hill, NC B.A. North Carolina Central Univ. 149

154 Financial Aid Director Ms. Floya Cotton-Brown President of the Alumni Bishop Franklin Hanes Plant Engineer Director Reverend Patrick Clay Apex, North Carolina BTH, Apex School of Theology B.A. Shaw University M. Div. Apex School of Theology Accreditation TRANSNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS P. O. BOX 328 FOREST, VIRGINIA PHONE: (434) FAX: (434)

155 CAMPUS SAFETY Apex School Of Theology Guide to Campus Safety THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO DEMONSTRATE OUR COMMITMENT TO THE PERSONAL SAFETY OF OUR FAITH COMMUNITY WHILE ON THIS CAMPUS, AND IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH PUBLIC LAW The safety of our students is of paramount importance to the Board of Trustees and Administration of Apex School of Theology. We believe and teach that criminal activity of any type is wrong and will not be tolerated at this institution. Though our campus is in a community that has an excellent safety record, the policies are nonetheless critical and will inform students how and where to proceed in case of an emergency, and to whom they should report. This section of the catalog includes statistics relative to campus crimes. Additionally, you will have telephone numbers to use if an emergency arises. If The Fire Alarm Sounds EMERGENCIES ON CAMPUS A. It is important to exit the building as quickly as possible. Find the nearest exits. Move quickly, but do not run. Do not stop to gather valuables. B. Before you open a door, feel it near the top for heat. If the door is cool, open it slowly. If smoke is present, close the door and use another exit. Always close the doors behind you to minimize the spread of fire and smoke. C. If you must pass through heat or heavy smoke, remember that both heat and smoke rise. Crawl, keeping your face to the floor. You should do this when you are opening doors as well. Stay low and reach up to the knob. D. Once you are out of the building, move far away from it. If a safe area has been designated, proceed to that area. Do not leave the scene because it may be assumed that you are trapped in the building. 151

156 E. Do not re-enter the building for any reason until an appropriate School Official officially informs you that it is safe to do so. If You Discover Fire or Smoke You should warn others immediately and then proceed quickly to exit the building. Locate a telephone on a safe location and then call Durham Fire Department (919) Give the building name and location of the fire and/or smoke. Our address is Apex School of Theology, 1701 T. W. Alexander, Durham, NC EMERGENCY NUMBERS DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT (919) DURHAM COUNTY SHERIFF (919) DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT & RESCUE SQUAD (2901 S. Miami Blvd) (919) APEX SCHOOF OF THEOLOGY (919) INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the event of inclement weather, which prohibits the college being open for classes, students should refer to the news media listed below for information concerning the cancellation of classes. WRAL TV, CHANNEL 5, RALEIGH WTVD TV, CHANELL 11, DURHAM WECT TV, CHANNEL 6, WILMINGTON WCKB (780 AM) RADIO STATION, DUNN Crime Statistics Public law The students right to know Act, mandates that colleges and other institutions publish statistics crimes and arrests on campus, in order that students, faculty and staff are aware of the criminal and safety record on the school campus. While school campuses are relatively safe environments, 152

157 national patterns clearly indicate that there is a need for vigilance by all community members against crime on campus. The following statistics are being provided for your information in accordance with Public Law Amendments to this law require Apex School of Theology to present the campus statistics in the format below for increased awareness. Number of Incidents Reported OFFENSE Murder Forcible Sex Offense Non forcible Sexual Activity Robbery Aggravated Assault Burglary Motor Vehicle Theft Number Of Arrest For OFFENSE Liquor Law Violations Drug Abuse Violations Weapons Possessions Please note that all liquor law and drug abuse violations result in actual criminal arrest. Allegations of alcohol and/or drug policy violations on campus by students may be adjudicated by way of the campus judicial system or by Administrative disciplinary processes. 153

158 Campus Law Enforcement Apex School of Theology does not employ independent security guards or campus police due to our fine record of safety. In addition, our lease provides after hours building security and fire alarm monitoring security for the property. However, we encourage the faculty, administration, staff and students to take every precaution necessary for personal safety and to report any suspicious behavior. 154

159 APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY CALENDAR SPRING 2017 January 2, 2017 Monday New Year s Day (Administrative Offices Closed) January 3, 2017 Tuesday Registration & Orientation (On Campus & Online) January 9, 2017 Monday Classes Begin & Add/Drop Begins January 9, 2017 Monday On-Campus & 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) January 16, 2017 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes & (Administrative Offices Closed) January 20, 2017 Friday Last Day to Register for On-Campus & 1st Eight- Week Session January 23, 2017 Monday Last Day to Register/Add/Drop/Withdraw for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) January Mon-Fri DMIN Intensive Jan. 30-Feb 5, 2017 Mid-Term Exams for 1st Eight-Week Session (On-Line) February 2, 2017 Thursday Final Day for New Students to enroll in 2 nd Session (On- Line) February 8, 2017 Wednesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due or in accordance with their Promissory Note. Feb. 27-Mar.3, 2017 Mid-Term Exams (On-Campus) Feb. 27-Mar. 5, 2017 Final Exams for 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) March 5, 2017 Sunday Last Day of 1st Eight-Week Session Classes (Online) March 8, 2017 Wednesday 1st Eight-Week Session Grades are Due (Online). March 6-7, 2017 Monday-Tuesday (Week for Spring Seminar 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.) March 11, 2017 Saturday Founder s Day March 13, 2017 Monday 2nd Eight-Week Session Classes Begin (Online) March 9, 2017 Thursday Final Day to Remove all I s from Fall 2015 March 9, 2017 Thursday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. March 27-April 2, 2017 Mon-Sun Easter Holiday/Spring Break April 3-9, 2017 Mid-Term Exams for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) *Students are required to pay their tuition in full before they will be allowed to take the Final Exams* April 10, 2017 Monday Final Semester Payment is Due May 1-7, 2017 Mon-Sat Final Exams On-Campus & 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) May 10, 2017 Wednesday All Grades are Due May 20, 2017 Saturday Graduation SUMMER 2017 May 22, 2017 Monday Annual Learning Center Training May 22, 2017 Monday Registration/Orientation Classes Begins (1/2 of Tuition due at Registration) 155

160 May 24, 2017 Wednesday Last Day to Drop/Add & Withdraw from Classes May 29, 2017 Monday Memorial Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) May 30-July 7, 2017 Pre-Registration for Fall Semester June 5-9, 2017 Mon-Fri Mid-Term Exams June 13, 2017 Tuesday Final Semester Tuition Payment Due July 4, 2017 Tuesday Independence Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) July 10-14, 2017 Mon-Fri Final Exam Week July 19, 2017 Wednesday Final Grades Due FALL 2017 July 6, 2017 Thursday Must receive all new student materials for Fall 2017 by this date August 7, 2017 Monday Faculty & Administrative Retreat August 7, 2017 Monday On-Campus Orientation 6:00 P.M. August 14, 2017 Monday On-Campus & 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) August 28, 2017 Monday Last Day to Register for On-Campus & 1st Eight- Week Session August 28, 2017 Monday Last Day to Register/Add/Drop/Withdraw for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) August 28-September 2, 2017 Mid-Term Exams 1 st Session (On-Line) August 28-September 2, 2017 DMIN Intensive September 4, 2017 Monday Labor Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) September 7, 2017 Thursday Final Day for New Students to enroll in 2 nd Session (On- Line) September 12, 2017 Tuesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. October 13, 2017 Friday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. October 2-5, 2017 Annual Seminar October 4, 2017 Wednesday 1 st Session Grades Due October 9, 2017 Monday 2nd Eight-Week Session Classes Begin (Online) Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2017 Mid-term Exams for 2 nd Session Classes (Online) November 6, 2017 Monday Final Day to remove all Is from Spring 2017 November 8, 2017 Wednesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their promissory Note. November 20-24, 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday November 27, 2017 Monday Final Semester Tuition Payment Due *Students are required to pay their tuition in full before they will be allowed to take the final exams* November 27-December 3, 2017 Final Exam Week for On-Campus and 2 nd Session On-Line November 28, 2017 Tuesday ASOT must receive all new student materials for Spring 2017 December 6, 2017 Wednesday All Grades Due 156

161 SPRING 2018 January 1, 2018 Monday New Year s Day (Administrative Offices Closed) January 2, 2018 Tuesday Registration & Orientation (On Campus & Online) January 8, 2018 Monday Classes Begin & Add/Drop Begins January 8, 2018 Monday On-Campus & 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) January 15, 2018 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes & (Administrative Offices Closed) January 19, 2018 Friday Last Day to Register for On-Campus & 1st Eight- Week Session January 22, 2018 Monday Last Day to Register/Add/Drop/Withdraw for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) Jan. 29-Feb 4, 2018 Mid-Term Exams for 1st Eight-Week Session (On-Line) Jan. 29-Feb Mon-Fri DMIN Intensive February 1, 2018 Thursday Final Day for New Students to enroll in 2 nd Session (On- Line) February 7, 2018 Wednesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due or in accordance with their Promissory Note. Feb. 26-Mar.2, 2018 Mid-Term Exams (On-Campus) Feb. 26-Mar. 4, 2018 Final Exams for 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) March 4, 2018 Sunday Last Day of 1st Eight-Week Session Classes (Online) March 7, 2018 Wednesday 1st Eight-Week Session Grades are Due (Online). March 5-6, 2018 Monday-Tuesday (Week for Spring Seminar 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.) March 10, 2018 Saturday Founder s Day March 12, 2018 Monday 2nd Eight-Week Session Classes Begin (Online) March 8, 2018 Thursday Final Day to Remove all I s from Fall 2015 March 8, 2018 Thursday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. March 26-April 1, 2018 Mon-Sun Easter Holiday/Spring Break April 2-8, 2018 Mid-Term Exams for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) *Students are required to pay their tuition in full before they will be allowed to take the Final Exams* April 9, 2018 Monday Final Semester Payment is Due April 30-May 6, 2018 Mon-Sat Final Exams On-Campus & 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) May 9, 2018 Wednesday All Grades are Due May 19, 2018 Saturday Graduation SUMMER 2018 May 21, 2018 Monday Registration/Orientation Classes Begins 157

162 (1/2 of Tuition due at Registration) May 23, 2018 Wednesday Last Day to Drop/Add & Withdraw from Classes May 28, 2018 Monday Memorial Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) May 29-July 5, 2018 Pre-Registration for Fall Semester June 4-8, 2018 Mon-Fri Mid-Term Exams June 12, 2018 Tuesday Final Semester Tuition Payment Due July 4, 2018 Wednesday Independence Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) July 9-13, 2018 Mon-Fri Final Exam Week July 18, 2018 Wednesday Final Grades Due FALL 2018 July 5, 2018 Thursday Must receive all new student materials for Fall 2017 by this date August 6, 2018 Monday On-Campus Convocation and Orientation 6:00 P.M. August 13, 2018 Monday On-Campus & 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) August 27, 2018 Monday Last Day to Register for On-Campus & 1st Eight- Week Session August 27, 2018 Monday Last Day to Register/Add/Drop/Withdraw for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) August 27-September 1, 2018 Mid-Term Exams 1 st Session (On-Line) August 27-September 1, 2018 DMIN Intensive September 3, 2018 Monday Labor Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) September 6, 2018 Thursday Final Day for New Students to enroll in 2 nd Session (On- Line) September 11, 2018 Tuesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. October 12, 2018 Friday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. October 1-4, 2018 Annual Seminar October 3, 2018 Wednesday 1 st Session Grades Due October 8, 2018 Monday 2nd Eight-Week Session Classes Begin (Online) Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2018 Mid-term Exams for 2 nd Session Classes (Online) November 5, 2018 Monday Final Day to remove all Is from Spring 2018 November 7, 2018 Wednesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their promissory Note. November 19-23, 2018 Thanksgiving Holiday November 26, 2018 Monday Final Semester Tuition Payment Due *Students are required to pay their tuition in full before they will be allowed to take the final exams* November 26-December 2, 2018 Final Exam Week for On-Campus and 2 nd Session On-Line November 27, 2018 Tuesday ASOT must receive all new student materials for Spring 2019 December 5, 2018 Wednesday All Grades Due 158

163 SPRING 2019 January 1, 2019 Tuesday New Year s Day (Administrative Offices Closed) January 7, 2019 Monday Registration & Orientation (On Campus & Online) January 14, 2019 Monday Classes Begin & Add/Drop Begins January 14, 2019 Monday On-Campus & 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) January 21, 2019 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (No Classes & (Administrative Offices Closed) January 25, 2019 Friday Last Day to Register for On-Campus & 1st Eight- Week Session January 28, 2019 Monday Last Day to Register/Add/Drop/Withdraw for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) Jan. 28-Feb 3, 2019 Mid-Term Exams for 1st Eight-Week Session (On-Line) Jan. 28-Feb Mon-Fri DMIN Intensive January 31, 2019 Thursday Final Day for New Students to enroll in 2 nd Session (On- Line) February 6, 2019 Wednesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due or in accordance with their Promissory Note. Feb. 25-Mar.1, 2019 Mid-Term Exams (On-Campus) Feb. 25-Mar. 3, 2019 Final Exams for 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) March 3, 2019 Sunday Last Day of 1st Eight-Week Session Classes (Online) March 6, 2019 Wednesday 1st Eight-Week Session Grades are Due (Online). March 4-5, 2019 Monday-Tuesday (Week for Spring Seminar 6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.) March 9, 2019 Saturday Founder s Day March 11, 2019 Monday 2nd Eight-Week Session Classes Begin (Online) March 7, 2019 Thursday Final Day to Remove all I s from Fall 2018 March 7, 2019 Thursday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. March 25-March 31, 2019 Mon-Sun Easter Holiday/Spring Break April 1-7, 2019 Mid-Term Exams for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) *Students are required to pay their tuition in full before they will be allowed to take the Final Exams* April 8, 2019 Monday Final Semester Payment is Due April 29-May 5, 2019 Mon-Sat Final Exams On-Campus & 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) May 8, 2019 Wednesday All Grades are Due May 18, 2019 Saturday Graduation 159

164 SUMMER 2019 May 20, 2019 Monday Registration/Orientation Classes Begins (1/2 of Tuition due at Registration) May 22, 2019 Wednesday Last Day to Drop/Add & Withdraw from Classes May 27, 2019 Monday Memorial Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) May 28-July 5, 2019 Pre-Registration for Fall Semester June 3-7, 2019 Mon-Fri Mid-Term Exams June 11, 2018 Tuesday Final Semester Tuition Payment Due July 4, 2019 Thursday Independence Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) July 8-12, 2019 Mon-Fri Final Exam Week July 17, 2019 Wednesday Final Grades Due FALL 2019 July 5, 2019 Friday Must receive all new student materials for Fall 2017 by this date August 5, 2019 Monday On-Campus Convocation and Orientation 6:00 P.M. August 12, 2019 Monday On-Campus & 1st Eight-Week Session (Online) August 26, 2019 Monday Last Day to Register for On-Campus & 1st Eight- Week Session August 26, 2019 Monday Last Day to Register/Add/Drop/Withdraw for 2nd Eight-Week Session (Online) August 26-August 31, 2019 Mid-Term Exams 1 st Session (On-Line) August 26-August 31, 2019 DMIN Intensive September 2, 2019 Monday Labor Day (No Classes & Administrative Offices Closed) September 5, 2019 Thursday Final Day for New Students to enroll in 2 nd Session (On- Line) September 10, 2019 Tuesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. October 11, 2019 Friday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their Promissory Note. Sept. 30-Oct.3, 2019 Annual Seminar October 2, 2019 Wednesday 1 st Session Grades Due October 7, 2019 Monday 2nd Eight-Week Session Classes Begin (Online) Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2019 Mid-term Exams for 2 nd Session Classes (Online) November 4, 2019 Monday Final Day to remove all Is from Spring 2019 November 6, 2019 Wednesday Student Tuition and Fee Payment Due Today or in Accordance with their promissory Note. November 25-29, 2019 Thanksgiving Holiday December 2, 2019 Monday Final Semester Tuition Payment Due *Students are required to pay their tuition in full before they will be allowed to take the final exams* December 2-8, 2019 Final Exam Week for On-Campus and 2 nd Session On-Line 160

165 December 3, 2019 Tuesday ASOT must receive all new student materials for Spring 2019 December 11, 2019 Wednesday All Grades Due 161

166 APEX SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 1701 T. W. ALEXANDER DRIVE DURHAM, NC (919) SITE LOCATION 162

167 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART EMERGENCY PLAN 163

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