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This great prayer was prayed over me when I was young, and it’s my prayer for our Assemblies of God young people:

Our Assemblies of God Fellowship holds as one of its key values investing in the next generation! I believe one of the primary ways our Fellowship can invest in you is by providing the opportunity for you to attend one of our 18 colleges and universities. We need young people who will change the world, and I can think of no better way to do that than preparing for future life and vocation in one of our schools.

The Assemblies of God College Guide gives you an overview of the 18 colleges and universities that carry the endorsement of the Assemblies of God. Please use this Guide to assist you in your selection process.

Does it cost money to attend one of our schools? Yes. Is it cheaper to go to a community college? Yes, but is it worth it? It’s worth it to have Spirit-filled and knowledgeable professors. It’s worth it to be surrounded by strong Christian friends. It’s worth it to be in smaller classes taught by a real professor instead of huge classes taught by a graduate teaching assistant. It’s worth it to be in chapel and to experience times of revival. The worth of one of our schools is far greater than the cost!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

George O. Wood General Superintendent

Dear Students, Parents, and Friends:

“Lord, help them to lay foundations strong enough to bear the weight You will later place on them.”

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GLOSSARYAccreditAtions:

AActe American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

ABHe Association for Biblical Higher Education

Ats Association of Theological Schools

cAAHeP Commission on Accreditation for Allied Health Education Programs

ccne Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

cctc California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

cccU Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

csWe Council on Social Work Education

detc Distance Education and Training Council

Fdoe Florida Department of Education

AcBe International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education

MsAcs Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

nAsM National Association of Schools of Music

ncA North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

ncAte National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education

nWccU Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

sAcs Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

WAsc Western Association of Schools and Colleges

degrees oFFered:

A.A./A.s. Associate of Arts/Science

A.r.e. Associate of Religious Education

B.A./B.s. Bachelor of Arts/Science

B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration

B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts

B.M. Bachelor of Music

B.r.e. Bachelor of Religious Education

B.s.W. Bachelor of Social Work

d.Min. Doctor of Ministry

d.Miss. Doctor of Missiology

M.A./M.s. Master of Arts/Science

M.B.A. Master of Business Administration

M.div. Master of Divinity

M.ed. Master of Education

M.i.t. Master of Information Technology

M.i.M. Masters of International Management

M.o.L. Master of Organizational Leadership

Ph.d. Doctor of Philosophy

AdMission reqUireMents:

Act American College Test

ged General Educational Development

gPA Grade Point Average

sAt Scholastic Assessment Test

FinAnciAL Aid:

BiA Bureau of Indian Affairs

FAFsA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

VA Veterans Affairs

Information in this COLLEGE GUIDE (2012–2013 Edition) is provided by the colleges and is current as of the 2012–2013 school year. Information is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract.

Assemblies of God College Guide (2012–2013) is published by The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education · ©2012 by Gospel Publishing House, 1445 N. Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO 65802, All rights reserved.

Greetings from Dr. Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3News from the AAGHE Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4American Indian College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Assemblies of God Theological Seminary . . . . . . 6Caribbean Theological College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Central Bible College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Evangel University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Global University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Latin American Bible Institute–CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Latin American Bible Institute–TX . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Native American Bible College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

The Spiritual Syllabus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14College Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15–16Learning to the Highest Degree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

North Central University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Northwest University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Southeastern University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Southwestern Assemblies of God University . . . 21Trinity Bible College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Valley Forge Christian College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Vanguard University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Western Bible College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Zion Bible College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Majors Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27–30College Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31School Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Our team in the Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education office has prepared this College Guide for anyone interested in our 18 schools. We hope you’ll take the time to read through this informative publication.

Some of the most crucial and powerful years in my life were those I spent at an AG college for my undergraduate studies. I also attended another AG school for graduate work. My experience was used by God to shape my life!

Our academic programs are excellent; we do not apologize for scholastic rigor. Our commitment to the integration of faith and learning drives our passion for spiritual growth in the lives of our students. Some educational institutions may teach a student how to make a living. We provide more than that for our students; we teach our students how to live, more specifically how to live and make an eternal impact for the kingdom of God.

Our schools are also great places to build relationships that can last a lifetime. To this day, I have close friendships with many of the students with whom I walked the campus of an AG college. Though we may now live great distances from each other, we still encourage each other in our faith journey.

I hope you will seriously, prayerfully consider attending one of our schools listed in this guide. The educational, spiritual, and relational foundation you can build during your time there can prepare you for the rest of your life! We want YOU to be part of the growing number of men and women who choose to be shaped by God at one of our schools!

Investing in the next generation,

Bob Cook - President The Alliance for AG Higher Education

George O. Wood, Board Chairman

G. Robert Cook, Jr., President

Marilyn K. Abplanalp, Vice President

David J. Moore, Vice President

Courtney Garcia, Administrative Coordinator

Emily Barney, Administrative Coordinator

Matt Smith, Editor/Media Specialist

1445 North Boonville Avenue Springfield, Missouri, 65802-1894

Phone: (417) 862.2781 x3313 Fax: (417) 866.1146

E–mail: [email protected] Website: www.colleges.ag.org

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american indian collegeaicag.edu a.a.2majors2

Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%

Forms Required: FAFSA

Tuition: $350/ credit hour

Room/Board: $6,202

Total Cost: $17,752* *based on 33 hours annually

financial

Founded: 1957

President: Dr. David DeGarmo

Accreditation: NCA

Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A.

Requirements: GPA over 2.0 or GED. ACT, Pastoral recommendation

Application Deadline: None Online application available

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Mail: 10020 North 15th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85021

Phone: 602.944.3335 Toll-free: 1.800.933.3828 Admissions: 602.944.3335 x232 Financial Aid: 602.944.3335 x223 Fax: 602.943.8299

Online: Web: aicag.edu

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Intramural Activities available

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Enrollment: 95 49% male, 51% female

Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1

Freshmen Information: Average ACT score: 15 Average SAT score: 520/1600 Average high school GPA: 2.6

On-Campus Housing: Single Student

studentsAmerican Indian College is a fully accredited institution

that provides a biblical foundation for education and for life. Established to prepare students for a life of service to God and others, AIC’s uniqueness and strength is its diversity in culture and ethnicity. Our college prepares students for the cross-cultural ministry of today’s society and churches everywhere. Our students come from a wide variety of races, tribes, regions and cultures to become leaders in their communities and in the body of Christ. We welcome any student who desires to know and serve God.

AIC’s campus is located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, one of largest metropolitan cities in America. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate programs through the School of Education, Business Administration, and Christian Ministry. Our campus connections allow students access to jobs, ministry opportunities, internships, and more.

Students that attend AIC can always expect to make life-long friendships and experience life-changing education.

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assemblies of god theological seminaryagts.edu graduate20

At AGTS we believe that every student has a destiny to fulfill in what God is doing globally. We want to create a context in which learning is maximized for thorough engagement in the challenges of this world and where students can encounter the mission of God dynamically.

We believe that the AGTS experience helps create leaders who understand that we need the empowerment of the Spirit to meet contemporary challenges. We trust emphatically in the authority of God’s Word to give us clear direction, and we have a deep reservoir of hope that the ministry of our students will have a global impact in the years to come.

see page 27 for complete list of programsStudents Receiving Financial Aid: 75%

Required Forms: FAFSA

Tuition: $12,672*

* $528/credit hour; based on 24 semester hours annually—9 hours for Fall and Spring and 6 hours for Summer

Books: $750

Total Cost: $13,422

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Founded: 1972

President: Dr. Byron Klaus

Accreditation: ATS, NCA

Degrees Offered: M.A., M.Div., D.Min., D.Miss., Ph.D. (Intercultural Studies), Ph.D. (Bible/Theology)

Requirements: Baccalaureate degree

Application Deadline: Fall—July Spring—December Online application and registration available

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Mail: 1435 North Glenstone Ave Springfield, MO 65802

Phone: 417.268.1000 Toll-free: 1.800.467.AGTS Admissions: 417.268.1023 Admissions: 866.773.2226 Financial Aid: 417.268.1028 Fax: 417.268.1001

Online: Web: agts.edu E-mail: [email protected]

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Housing Connections Contact Enrollment Office

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caribbean theological collegectcad.com a.a.2minors1majors1

The Caribbean Theological College is located in the Northern Coast of Puerto Rico. We have a great place with a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean.

CTC offers the opportunity to prepare you in the theological and ministerial area with an Associate and Bachelor degree in Bible, Chaplaincy or Youth Ministry, so you can serve in your community with the necessary tools to invest in this new generation. We feel the urgency of a renewal vision and power of the Spirit of God to practice the Triple Mission of the Church.

With a mission to prepare a generation of ministers and Christian leaders that are affective in their areas of ministry, CTC will provide the necessary resources that will prepare you with spiritual formation and theological foundation to have an effective ministerial function.

It is the objective of CTC to provide biblical knowledge, both theoretical and practical, to enable the student to exercise a ministry to which he or she has been called. As a result, each student takes an active part in the leadership of local churches and participates in world evangelization. CTC equips each student to obtain his or her ministerial credentials.

Tuition/Fees: $2,705

Room/Board: N/A

Total Cost: $2,705

financial

Founded: 1959

President: Raquel Echevarría-Quiñones


Language: Spanish

Application Deadline: Fall —July 15 Spring—December 15

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Mail: P.O. Box 1335 Bayamón, PR 00960

Phone: 787.780.5555

Online: Web: www.ctcad.com E-mail: cetdelcaribead

@gmail.com

contact

Music Groups: Praise and worship team

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Freshmen Information: Average high school GPA: 2.0

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central bible collegecbcag.edu distance1a.a.10minors15majors18

As the national Bible college of the Assemblies of God, Central Bible College is committed more than ever to its mission of educating and training the next generation of vocational ministers and missionaries. Across America and around the world, the AG is led by CBC alumni who have been formed by the rich traditions of CBC as well as its cutting-edge ministry training and powerful spiritual environment.

Future pastors, missionaries, counselors, worship leaders, and media specialists experience a superior innovative academic education as they walk with a faculty known for its unique blend of outstanding scholarship, rich ministry background, and firm commitment to Pentecostal theology and experience. Students take what they are learning to the world in practical ministry with CBC partners across the region and around the world. CBC is known for spiritually dynamic daily chapel services in which students are afforded the opportunity to encounter God in a powerful and personally meaningful way. Add a vibrant campus life and strong sense of community and you can see why CBC is a great place to prepare for your ministry future!

Mail: 3000 North Grant Avenue Springfield, MO 65803

Phone: 417.833.2551 Toll-free: 1.800.831.4CBC Admissions: 417.833.2551 x1290 Financial Aid: 417.833.2551 x1205 Fax: 417.875.8402

Online: Web: cbcag.edu E-mail: [email protected]

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Varsity Athletics: Basketball: men, women Soccer: men Volleyball: women

Intramural Athletics available

Music Groups: Choirs w/ open membership: 2 Vocal groups by audition: 3 Bands by audition: 2 Music touring groups: 2 Worship teams: 5

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Room/Board: $5,392 | 19 meal plan $5,152 | 13 meal plan

Total Cost: $17,804* *Varies with board plan

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Founded: 1922

President: Dr. Gary Denbow

Accreditation: ABHE, NCA


Application Deadline: Fall—August 1 Spring—December 1 Summer—April 1 Online application and registration available

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On-Campus Housing: Single Student Married Student Married Student w/ Children

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evangel universityevangel.edu graduate9minors54majors91 a.a.14

Boldy Christian. Unquestionably Academic. These four words sum up what Evangel is all about. As the national university of arts, sciences and professions of the Assemblies of God, Evangel’s focus is to train young people for leadership positions in business, government, church and home.

Today, more than 24,000 alumni are serving around the world, including such prominent graduates as Dr. George O. Wood, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God; acclaimed singer/songwriter Sara Groves; N.Y. Times best-selling author Beverly Lewis; renowned cardio thoracic surgeon and artificial heart pioneer Dr. James Long; The Honorable Sam Der-Yeghiayan, Federal Judge, Chicago, Ill.; and Kevin Compton, owner of The San Jose Sharks (NHL).

The university recently completed an extensive campus development program, with nine major construction projects since 1997, including two three-story academic buildings, a student fitness center, the massive Barnett Fine Arts Center and the new administration building, Riggs Hall. Evangel is a residential university, drawing more than 2,100 students from all 50 states and many foreign countries.

Mail: 1111 North Glenstone Avenue Springfield, MO 65802

Phone: 417.865.2811 Toll-free: 1.800.EVANGEL Admissions: 417.865.2811 x7205 Financial Aid: 417.865.2811 x7300 Fax: 417.865.9599

Online: Web: evangel.edu E-mail: admissions@ evangel.edu

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Varsity Athletics: Baseball: men Basketball: men, women Cheerleading: men, women Cross Country: men, women Football: men Golf: men Softball: women Tennis: women Track: men, women Volleyball: women


Music Groups: Choirs w/ open membership: 1 Vocal groups by audition: 2 Bands w/ open membership: 1 Orchestra w/ open membership: 1 Orchestra by audition: 1 Music touring groups: 3 Marching band: 1 Other music groups: 5

activities


Forms Required: FAFSA, Student Release Form

Tuition/Fees: Undergraduate–$19,030 Graduate–$5,978 to $8,813

Room/Board: Undergraduate–$6,640

Total Cost: Undergraduate–$25,670 Graduate–$5,978 to $8,813

financial

Founded: 1955

President: Dr. Robert Spence

Accreditation: CSWE, NASM, NCA, NCATE, Missouri State Department of Education

Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., B.B.A., B.F.A., B.M., B.S., B.S.W., M.Ed., M.O.L., M.S., M.A.

Requirements: Minimum “C” average: English (3 units); Math (2 units); Social Science (2 units); Lab Science (1 unit)

Application Deadline: Fall—August 1 Spring—December 1 Online application and registration available

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Enrollment: 2,168 45% male, 55% female




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global universityglobaluniversity.edu graduate6a.a.3minors2majors3

At Global University we want to equip the next generation of leaders. We are a fully accredited Assemblies of God University based out of Springfield, Missouri. Global University has four schools: the School for Evangelism and Discipleship, Berean School of the Bible, Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology and Graduate School of Theology.

Access our courses 24/7. With Global University, the school comes to you, whether you are at home or around the world!

We are a regionally and nationally accredited university by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and DETC (Distance Education and Training Council).

Obtain the higher education you need at a lower tuition cost. Our distance education model allows affordable education. Learn more by visiting www.globaluniversity.edu.

Financial Aid: G.I. Bill, DANTES

Tuition: Undergraduate–$125/hour Graduate–$240/hour

Room & Board: N/A

Total Cost:* B.A.–$5,366 M.A.–$4,975 M.Div.–$6,210 *Includes tuition, books, & fees

financial

Founded: 2000

President: Dr. Gary, L. Seevers, Jr.

Accreditation: DETC, NCA/HLC

Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., M.A., M.Div.

Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent

Application Deadline: All year open enrollment Online application and registration available

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Mail: 1211 South Glenstone Avenue Springfield, MO 65804

Phone: 417.862.9533 Toll-free: 1.800.443.1083 Fax: 417.865.7167

Online: Web: globaluniversity.edu E-mail: info@ globaluniversity.edu

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On-Campus Housing: N/A

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latin american bible institute–californialabi.edu majors1 a.a.2

LABI’s focus is to equip the next generation of leaders for a new generation of ministry in the Latino church and community. Equipping the next generation requires developing the young leader’s head, heart, habits, and hands for ministry.

We do so by providing the best and the brightest faculty, technologically advanced classrooms, discipleship groups on campus, high academic standards, ministry team involvement, weekly chapel, and a Christ-centered dorm living experience. LABI serves to develop students with the proper education and experience they will need for a lifelong journey of spiritual leadership well beyond LABI.

As the fastest growing Bible Institute in the nation, LABI seeks to lead the charge in offering the best biblical and ministerial training program for all next generation leaders. At LABI students experience the very best that a two-year junior Bible college has to offer, coupled together with the most strategic spiritual and practical formation experience that ministry training requires. Our 2-year Bible and ministry training program has proven to be a great bridge-way for those seeking to further their knowledge in higher education. We are fully committed to developing the gifts and calling that the Lord has given to the next generation of leaders for a new generation of ministry in the church and community.

Mail: 14209 Lomitas Avenue La Puente, CA 91746

Phone: 626.968.1328 Fax: 626.961.7253

Online: Web: labi.edu

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Music Groups: Touring groups: 1

Drama Groups: 1

activitiesRegistration: $300

Tuition: $2,560

Room/Board: $3,280

Total Cost: $6,550

financial

Founded: 1926

President: Dr. Tommy Casarez

Degrees Offered: A.A.

Application Deadline: Fall (First day of registration) Spring (First day of registration)

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On-Campus Housing: Single Student Married Student

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latin american bible institute–texaslabitx.org major1

Latin American Bible Institute-Texas is investing in the next generation by producing ministry and community leaders that are impacting their world. We are preparing young people through biblical higher education, character development, and hands-on ministry and missions training. Our purpose is to equip Christian leaders to serve their families, ministries and communities. We are a family community of grace dedicated to creatively preparing this generation to reach the nations.

LABI-TX is situated in the beautiful hill country of Northwest San Antonio, Texas. Now the seventh largest city in the United States, the city has retained its sense of history and flavor as a Hispanic center and gateway to the Americas. Experience the beauty of the world-renowned San Antonio River Walk and enjoy exciting days at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Sea World. Be challenged by the many opportunities you will have in school to work along different ministries and organizations that are located throughout this vibrant city.

Mail: 10822 FM Road 1560 San Antonio, TX 78254

Phone: 210.688.3101 Fax: 210.688.3104

Online: Web: labitx.org E-mail: [email protected]

contact

Student Ministries: Drama Prison Children Street Media

Music Groups: Vocal groups by audition: 1 Bands w/ open membership 1 Bands by audition: 1 Music touring groups: 1

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Financial Aid: Institutional Scholarships, VA


Room/Board: $3,450

Total Cost: $9,958

financial

Founded: 1926

President: Dr. Monte Madsen

Degrees Offered: Diploma in Church Ministries

Application Deadline: Fall—August 3 Spring—December 8

Summer Internships: Available by application Online application and registration available.

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native american bible collegenativeamericanbiblecollege.org a.a.2minors3majors4

Native American Bible College (NABC) is dedicated to investing in the next generation! NABC trains men and women for Christian ministries in the church and to the Indian population in a missions oriented cross-cultural environment.

Although the primary focus of Native American Bible College (NABC) has been to train Native Americans for Christian ministry, NABC opens its doors to all races and ethnicities to prepare the next generation for the Christian leadership roles to which God has called them.

NABC offers Bible-centered ministerial training in a cross-cultural setting. Situated in the heart of Lumbee Indian country in rural North Carolina, NABC presents serious-minded next generation men and women opportunity to lay aside the distractions of life and to focus more deeply on growing “in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18), while preparing for their calling. Spirit-filled instructors encourage academic excellence, yet spiritual development and opportunity for practical experience are not neglected. Chapel services and prayer times enhance spiritual growth and connecting with local churches provides practical ministry experience.

Whether the goal of the student is pastoral, missionary, or local church leadership, NABC exists to help equip the next generation for that calling.


Financial Aid: Institutional and VA

Tuition & Fees: $1,440

Room: Shared—$1,440 Private—$2,400

Board: $2,400

Total Cost: $5,280–$6,240

financial

Founded: 1968

President: Rev. James A. Keys

Degrees Offered: A.R.E., B.R.E.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED and Pastoral Recommendation

Application Deadline: Fall —August 1 Spring—December 1

Online application available.

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Mail: P.O. Box 248 355 Albert Currie Road Shannon, NC 28386

Phone: 910.843.5304 Admissions: 910.843.5304 x120 Financial Aid: 910.843.5304 x111

Online: Web: nativeamericanbiblecollege.org E-mail: [email protected]

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The Spiritual Syllabus

College classes begin with introductions, new faces, and most importantly, a syllabus. This informational packet containing assignment schedules and student expectations serves as the lifeline for students for the next few months. What would happen if we treated God’s syllabus with such care?

Much like a college course, God has given instructions to live by and, similar to a professor, He desires to help us learn. If you have spent any time in church, you have probably been told to read your Bible and pray on a daily basis. Sermon clichés aside (“For the thousandth time, read your devotions!”),

this is about explaining the necessity of a personal devotional life rather than dependence on community based faith.

Many students believe that by attending an AG college or university spiritual disciplines will automatically follow. This misconception leaves college graduates desperate to return to the days of structure and formal chapel services, finding

their personal devotional lives lacking. While these resources found in AG colleges are invaluable during the four-year college experience, they are meant to enhance your own personal walk with Christ, not create the foundation upon which your walk is built.

The Christian walk requires discipline and communication. Your personal devotional life must be rooted in an understanding of the urgency to meet with God. Time in prayer and devotion is not just something we do; it’s not a task to be accomplished, but instead a discipline to cultivate.

Mark 1:35 shows an example Christ set for believers, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” The point of this scripture is not the time of day at which Christ went away to be with God, it is the fact that Christ needed time with God.

There are many examples in scripture of Godly men and women seeking Him (Abraham, Job, Jacob, Moses, Hannah, and David). These men and women did not have the New Testament and they understood the importance of time in prayer.

This time alone takes work while living in a dorm full of other students; distractions are inevitable. Each individual must determine the place and time that best fits within his or her academic and extracurricular schedule. The college season provides preparation for the future God has for you. What better time to both seek and listen to His guidance for that future?

Your personal devotional life must be rooted in an understanding of the urgency to meet with God.

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College education packs a financial punch, and the cost plays a vital role in determining the college you will attend. Hona Amer, Evangel University graduate and author of Smart Work U, understands the crucial process of handling college debt before, during, and after your educational experience.

“I knew that if I had college debt, it would limit my options after college. And, college debt limits people’s dreams every day,” Amer said. “They struggle to be a youth pastor, missionary, teacher, or to follow God’s call into the business world because of student loan debt.”

Financial pressures are at the forefront of many students’ minds, but many options are available to ease the burden significantly. Scholarships and the other forms of financial aid provide money for tuition and other fees related to the college experience.

Tap into College Resources to Cut ExpensesThe Alliance for AG Higher Education, in partnership

with other AG departments of the General Council,

extend a helping hand to many students each year attending one of our AG colleges or universities. More information about our scholarships is available online, at colleges.ag.org/students/scholarships.cfm.

• Riggs Scholarship• J. Robert Ashcroft National Youth Scholarship• Making the Difference Scholarship• Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Many other scholarship opportunities are available at the school you wish to attend, which will involve some of your own research. Never be afraid to contact a college to ask questions about a scholarship opportunity through E-mail or phone correspondence.

Scholarships hack away at tuition, but many students need extra income to provide for costs of living while attending school. For extra cash, serve at your favorite restaurant, give plasma to a nearby plasma center (you can do homework while you’re there!), or sell unneeded possessions on Craigslist. These are just a few suggestions. Feel free to get creative!

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Explore Community and Church BenefitsCommunity and church organizations can offer

financial rewards for their participants; have a chat with some of your organizational leaders to find out what applies to you. Also, your parents’ employers sometimes provide financial benefits to dependents in higher education, so it is good to check with them.

Almost every scholarship application requires you to record the organizations and extracurricular activities in which you have participated. While researching what types of financial assistance your organizations offer, save time by recording your activities and years or months of involvement so you can copy this information over to scholarship applications.

Fuel Funding at the Federal LevelEvie Meyers has been director of Financial Aid for

more than 15 years at Valley Forge Christian College and knows the “ins and outs” of the federal assistance provided to students on the college level. “Most of government aid is based on financial need, which is determined by income tax information – your own and that of your parent(s) or legal guardian,” Meyers said.

File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine how much aid you are eligible to receive from the government. Be wary, though, of receiving loans if you do not need them for tuition payments. Many students assume this “free money” will

help boost their college lifestyle, whether through a sleek entertainment system, snazzy car or a bulky wardrobe from the Gap.

And it will, until the loan payments kick in.Most colleges offer work-study programs that provide

on-campus work for students. Apply and determine the hours and jobs available for you to work each month.

Begin with an End in MindSo how do you financially prepare for your future?

The journey from point A (high school grad) to point B (college grad) is anything but clear. If you have not set up a budget already, start now. Budgets give you binoculars to see down your financial path—some further than others. Plus, budgeting teaches you self-discipline, and ultimately puts slack on the financial leash that others may hold. Sounds marvelous, right?

Above all, communicate with God, close friends and faculty. They are your sources of wisdom and encouragement through your deepest financial struggles. Use the resources you have and trust God to multiply these resources.

Amer said, “By the time you get close to the end of high school or college, you are ready to move on to the next chapter of your life. But first, you have to begin with the end in mind. You have to envision yourself graduating from college. Define the end goal, and then apply strategic planning to make the end goal happen.”

Gather info from the counselor trio.• High school guidance counselor

• College admissions counselor

• Financial aid counselor

AG Scholarships• www.colleges.ag.org • www.agtrust.org

Federal Financial Aid• www.ed.gov • www.fafsa.ed.gov • www.studentaid.ed.gov · 1-800-433-2343

www.wesabe.comSocial connections for budget and finance questions.

www.mint.comInteractive budget that securely displays and categorizes transactions.

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Soon, high school classes, study habits and extracurricular activities will be elevated by the rigor of college courses and experiences. Semester-long projects, research papers and activities hosted by college organizations will consume most of your time and energy as a full-time college student. How should students approach this new life?

Michele Vanasse, Chair of the Teacher Education program at Trinity Bible College, suggests a three-fold approach:

1 Determine passions and interests (general or specific)

2 Make your course choices based on the above

3 Stick to it“College is a time of preparation

for the future,” Vanasse said. “The habits developed in college will continue on throughout your lifetime.”

In order to achieve a high GPA and maintain awarded scholarships it is important to develop study habits early. To maximize time and efficiency, plan ahead to complete

assignments. Study for finals on the way to events or use the library for projects requiring total focus. Online classes and Web sites, if used correctly, can boost productivity with research, communication and understanding of material.

In addition to great study habits, continuous, clear communication with professors is essential. According to Vanasse, classes give multiple opportunities for interaction, and students must “actively participate” to truly process and apply what they are learning for future endeavors. It is important for students to initiate questions, because it enables professors to relate content to specific needs from his or her own personal background and life experience.

“This type of interaction gives students a lens by which they may view the terrain of their vocational goals and aspirations, helping them to make wise educational choices,” Vanasse said.

Robert Love, Vice Provost and Dean of Education at Global University, states, “Even though

well prepared online courses are highly effective, there needs to be sufficient instructor contact, support services, and technology training.” Love teaches his students exclusively online, but maintains that teachers can give their students just as much feedback and aid in learning the material as a classroom setting. “High school seniors should prepare themselves for a new kind of life, a life in which they must take responsibility for their own learning,” Love said. “Today’s adult learners need to be practical problem solvers. They must become autonomous, self-directed, and goal oriented.” The true key to academic success lies in responsibility and adaptation to the college environment.

While your purpose in attending college is to focus on academics and to achieve the best overall college experience, you should participate in extra-curricular activities, build friendships and schedule breaks. A balanced college career takes both work and commitment but is not only achievable; it is within your grasp.

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North Central University is a Christ-centered Pentecostal school with a commitment to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world (Ephesians 4:11-12).

Whether your dream career is in the local church, the corporate world, the classroom – or anywhere else God has called you – we believe in helping you fulfill that calling.

We are committed to providing a vibrant spiritual atmosphere on campus, and our focus on academic excellence means a thorough, accredited education in 26 different bachelor degree programs including Business Administration, Communication Arts, Elementary and Secondary Education, Biblical Studies, Worship Arts, Music, Psychology, Youth Ministry and more.

Students at NCU live out their college experience in a vibrant, metropolitan city. Our campus in the heart of Minneapolis offers a variety of jobs, internships, ministries, entertainment, outreach opportunities and much more right outside your door.

North Central University is dedicated to providing an affordable, educational experience that will prepare you for a lifetime fulfilling your God-given purpose. That’s why we say, “Your Life. Our Mission.”

Varsity Athletics: Baseball: men Basketball: men, women Cross Country: men, women Golf: men, women Soccer: men, women Softball: women Tennis: men, women Track: men, women Volleyball: women


Music Groups: Choirs w/ open membership: 1 Vocal groups by audition: 4 Bands by audition: 2 Music touring groups: 5 Other music groups: 5

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Founded: 1930

President: Dr. Gordon Anderson

Accreditation: NCA

Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., B.S.

Requirements: Application, $25 Application Fee, high school transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, pastor’s recommendation, academic recommendation

Application Deadline: Fall—June 1 Spring—December 1 Online application and registration available.

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Mail: 910 Elliot Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404

Phone: 612.343.4400 Toll-free: 1.800.289.6222 Admissions: 612.343.4460 Financial Aid: 612.343.4485 Fax: 612.343.4146

Online: Web: northcentral.edu E-mail: [email protected]

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Room/Board: $5,650

Total Cost: $24,716

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Since 1934, Northwest University (NU) has offered students a challenging balance of spiritual enrichment, academic excellence, and practical experience. At NU, you will find a community of believers who will help you discover what it means to answer God’s call to significance and prepare you to “Carry the Call” with heart, head, and hand.

Heart: Northwest University cares about the spiritual development of each student. With chapel, a Monday night student-led service called Pursuit, and small groups, NU’s spiritual vitality creates many opportunities to deepen your relationship with God and other students.

Head: Students can choose from over 60 academic programs including ministry, teaching, business, psychology, nursing, and music industry. NU also recently launched Creatio, a music education program complete with world-class recording facilities.

Hand: Many students who come to NU take their learning outside the classroom, either with an internship or study abroad experience.


Forms Required: FAFSA, NU Financial Aid Application

Tuition/Fees: Undergraduate–$24,740 Graduate–varies by program

Room/Board: Undergraduate–$7,060 Graduate–varies by program

Total Cost: Undergraduate–$31,800 Graduate–varies by program

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Founded: 1934

President: Dr. Joseph Castleberry

Locations: Main - Kirkland, WA Branch - Salem, OR Extension - Nampa, ID

Accreditation: NWCCU, AACTE, CCNE, CCCU, ACBSP

Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., B.S., B.F.A., M.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., MIM, MIT, Psy.D.

Requirements: SAT or ACT, minimum high school GPA of 2.3, high school diploma or GED, application, application fee, two character references

Application Deadline: Fall—August 1 Spring—December 15 Online application and registration available.

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Mail: 5520 108th Avenue, NE P.O. Box 579 Kirkland, WA 98083


Online: Web: northwestu.edu E-mail: [email protected]

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Varsity Athletics: Basketball: men, women Cross Country: men, women Soccer: men, women Softball: women Track: men, women Volleyball: women


Music Groups: Vocal groups by audition: 3 Bands w/ open membership: 1 Bands by audition: 1 Music touring groups: 3

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Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, offers you the chance to prepare for a lifetime of service in almost any career. In addition to solid, faith-based teaching and rigorous curriculum, you’ll also receive relevant training. Want to become a teacher? You’ll be placed in a local school to see what it’s really like. Interested in communications? Between our own TV studio, radio station, and student publications, you have many ways to get your feet wet. Want to work in ministry? You will get an internship at a church for class credit. Whatever your field, we’ll help you get the practical experience you need to get that great first job you’ve always wanted.

Located within 30 minutes of Tampa and the Disney area of Orlando, our campus has everything you need along with some extras, including a relaxing pool, gym, recreation center, and a full-size sand volleyball court surrounded by hammocks. It’s our goal to make you feel right at home at Southeastern!

Mail: 1000 Longfellow Boulevard Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863.667.5000 Toll-free: 1.800.500.8760 Admissions: 1.800.500.8760 Financial Aid: 1.800.500.8760 Fax: 863.667.5200

Online: Web: seu.edu E-mail: [email protected]

contact


Forms Required: FAFSA, SEU Student Information Sheet

Tuition/Fees: Undergraduate–$18,596 Graduate–varies by program*

Room/Board: $8,606


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Founded: 1935

President: Dr. Kent Ingle

Accreditation: CSWE, FDOE, IACBE, SACS

Degrees Offered: B.A., B.S., M.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.S.

Requirements: Christian character and readiness to succeed at the collegiate level as evidenced by high school GPA, SAT/ACT scores, a Christian character assessment and essay.

Application Deadline: Fall—May Spring—None Online application and registration available.

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Varsity Athletics: Baseball: men Basketball: men, women Cheerleading: women Cross Country: men, women Golf: men Soccer: men, women Softball: women Tennis: men, women Volleyball: women


Music Groups: Choirs w/ open membership: 4 Bands by audition: 9 Orchestra by audition: 4 Music touring groups: 2 Worship teams: 12

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SAGU has provided Bible-based education since 1927. With one professor to every 19 students, professors meet individual student needs and personally invest in students’ success. SAGU fosters a strong spiritual environment. Daily chapel services, classroom prayer, dorm devotionals and team ministry create opportunities for students to grow spiritually with peers who share their values.

SAGU’s education department has a 100 percent state-certification passage rate. SAGU will minister in every country, Indian state and Chinese province in the next ten years through an initiative known as Mission TEN (To Every Nation). And SAGU athletics was awarded the Champions of Character award by the NAIA.

New dorms and a new fitness center provide a premier living experience. A World Communication Center will be constructed in 2012 to meet the needs of the growing music, theatre and digital media arts programs.

Mail: 1200 Sycamore Waxahachie, TX 75165

Phone: 972.937.4010 Toll-free: 1.888.YES.SAGU Fax: 972. 923.0488

Online: Web: sagu.edu E-mail: [email protected]

contact



Tuition/Fees: Undergraduate–$13,480 Graduate–$540/hour


Total Cost: Undergraduate–$19,320 Graduate–varies

financial

Founded: 1927

President: Dr. Kermit Bridges

Accreditation: SACS

Degrees Offered: A.A., A.S., B.A., B.A.A.S., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.Ed., M.Div.

Priority Deadline: Fall–August 15 Spring–December 15 Online application and registration available.

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Varsity Athletics: Baseball: men Basketball: men, women Cheerleading: women Football: men Soccer: men, women Softball: women Volleyball: women


Music Groups: Choirs w/ open membership: 1 Vocal groups by audition: 4 Bands w/ open membership: 1 Bands by audition: 3 Music touring groups: 4 Chapel worship by audition: 5

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Freshmen Information: Average ACT score: 21


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Mail: 50 Sixth Avenue South Ellendale, ND 58436

Phone: 701.349.3621 Toll-free: 1.888.822.2329 Admissions: 1.888.822.2329 Fax: 701.349.5786

Online: Web: trinitybiblecollege.edu E-mail: [email protected]

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Varsity Athletics: Basketball: men, women Cheer Squad: women Football: men Volleyball: women


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Tuition: $11,900

Room/Board: $5,300

Total Cost: $17,200* *Fees may vary per student plan.

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Founded: 1948

President: Dr. Paul Alexander

Accreditation: ABHE


Requirements: Pastoral recommendation, high school transcript, ACT score, $25 application fee. Online application available.

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Freshmen Information: Average ACT score: 20 Average high school GPA: 3.00

Housing Connections: Single Student

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Discover that Trinity is a unique college in a close-knit community, where you can get to know the multi-generational staff and multi-cultural student body on a personal basis. Discover our excellent academic programs which share the central purpose of preparing Spirit-filled men and women for Christian service. Discover how to reach out to the world through ministry, missions and the marketplace.

We will help you through the enrollment process and throughout your college experience. You will soon begin to feel that you belong through activities, classes and worship in our chapel services. Belonging to the Lord Jesus Christ and His Body at Trinity is a great way to learn to bring others to belong to JESUS!

At Trinity, we are raising up the next generation to preach, teach, sing, to be missionaries, business owners and evangelists...to become the people God has called them to be. Many Trinity alumni are currently serving as dedicated professors, coaches, employees, missionaries, pastors, teachers and musicians. They are reaching out to the next generation both here at Trinity and beyond! Become who God has called you to be at Trinity Bible College!

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Mail: 1401 Charlestown Road Phoenixville, PA 19460

Phone: 610.935.0450 Admissions: 1.800.432.8322 Financial Aid: 610.917.1475 Fax: 610.917.2069

Online: Web: vfcc.edu E-mail: [email protected]

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Varsity Athletics: Baseball: men Basketball: men, women Cross Country: men, women Golf: men Soccer: men, women Softball: women Volleyball: men, women


Music Groups: Choirs w/ open membership: 2 Vocal groups by audition: 3 Bands w/ open membership: 1 Bands by audition: 1 Music touring groups: 3 Various ensembles: 8

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Tuition/Fees: Undergraduate–$16,642 Graduate–$12,750

Room/Board: $7,486

Total Cost: Undergraduate–$25,853 Graduate–$12,750

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Founded: 1939

President: Dr. Don Meyer

Accreditation: MSACS

Degrees Offered: A.A., A.S., B.A., B.M., B.R.E., B.S., B.S.W., M.A., M.M.

Application Deadline: Rolling. Online application available.

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Freshmen Information: Average SAT score: 939/1600 Average high school GPA: 3.0


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Valley Forge Christian College (VFCC) invests in the lives of students so that they may transform into leaders of the next generation. Located just 30 miles outside of Philadelphia in the beautiful hills of Chester County, VFCC offers 23 undergraduate degree programs and 4 graduate degree programs. VFCC is focused on equipping students with the tools necessary for a life of service and leadership in the church and in the world.

Caring, committed faculty members mentor students in and out of the classroom, inspiring them to pursue excellence academically, spiritually, physically and socially. The personal interactions between students, faculty and staff create an intimate community where students are known by their name and not their ID number.

Chapel is a highlight of each day with dynamic speakers and inspirational worship. Opportunities abound for ministry-minded students as outreaches to several major cities are planned each year. Overseas trips give students the chance to experience missions first-hand.

At VFCC students are challenged to go beyond themselves, embrace their faith and change their world.


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At Vanguard University, we’ve got the perfect mix—unbeatable academic training, world-class arts and entertainment programs, a beautiful campus and a strong spiritual foundation, preparing the next generation of leaders.

We believe learning goes beyond the classroom and happens in the context of relationships with faculty and other students. Our professors serve as mentors inside and outside the classroom, giving students the knowledge they need and the wisdom to apply it in the real world.

There’s more to life than what we see. At Vanguard, you’ll join a Christ-centered community pursuing a Spirit-empowered life. God is not distant or disconnected, His Spirit is in us, guiding, comforting, and equipping us for the next chapter of our story. A life in God’s Spirit will always move us beyond the expected and open our eyes to His surprising influence in our world ... right here, right now. All of these areas work together, producing alumni that are ready to live a story that matters.


Varsity Athletics: Baseball: men Basketball: men, women Cross Country: men, women Soccer: men, women Softball: women Tennis: men, women Track and Field: men, women Volleyball: women


Music Groups: Choirs by audition: 2 Vocal groups by audition: 3 Jazz ensembles by audition: 2 Orchestra by audition: 1 Music touring groups: 5

Other music groups: Guitar Ensemble, Guitar Quartet, Sax Quartet, Chamber Music, Barbershop Quartet, Beautyshop Quartet

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Tuition: Undergraduate–$28,500 Graduate–varies by program



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Founded: 1920

President: Dr. Carol Taylor

Accreditation: CCNE, CCTC, NAST, WASC

Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.T.S.

Application Deadline: Fall–December 1, January 15, March 2 Online application and registration available.

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Mail: 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: 714.556.3610 Toll-free: 1.800.722.6279

Online: Web: vanguard.edu E-mail: admissions@ vanguard.edu

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Freshmen Information: Average SAT score: 990/1600 Average high school GPA: 3.42

On-Campus Housing: Single Students Married Students

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Western Bible College is advancing the kingdom of God by effectively preparing people for ministry in a Spirit-driven environment.

WBC, a non-residential college, is owned and operated by the Arizona District Council of the Assemblies of God with a history of “equipping men and women for ministry.” Ninety percent of the students are enrolled in the pastoral ministries program. Western offers a B.A. in Christian Education, Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry and World Missions. In addition, an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies is available. The majority of classes take place in the evening.

The future is very promising for the college as the population explodes across the southwest region of the United States. With several Assemblies of God churches located across the area, the potential for ministry opportunities is vast. Come and experience the beauty of the Southwest as you continue your preparations for ministry!

Financial Aid: Veteran Affairs


Room & Board: N/A

Total Cost: $2,455

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Founded: 1967

President: Rev. Barbara Schulz


Requirements: High school diploma or GED

Application Deadline: Fall–September 1 Spring–January 1 Online registration available.

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Mail: 2601 E. Thomas Road Suite 117 Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone: 602.242.3818 Toll-free: 1.877.242.3811 Fax: 602.242.3549

Online: Web: westernbible.edu E-mail: registrar@ westernbible.edu

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On-Campus Housing: N/A

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Zion Bible College is committed to preparing students for ministry in one of the most exciting times in the history of the Church. Our campus is situated just north of Boston, on a beautiful 18 acre site within the city of Haverhill, Massachusetts. This historic background gives our students ready access to urban and rural ministry settings.

Our faculty are dedicated to investing in the lives of our students and helping prepare them for powerful ministry with a Pentecostal focus. Scholastically prepared and spiritually committed, with extensive ministerial experience, the faculty bring a practical and time tested level of expertise to the classroom. The community atmosphere of the campus allows students to interact with faculty and apply biblical principles in everyday life.

With a newly renovated campus, equipped for 21st century ministry preparation, students will experience one of the greatest immersions into Pentecost and effective ministry training. The College, drawing students from around the country and around the world, is dedicated to producing effective, leaders prepared for relevant ministry.

Mail: 320 S. Main Street Haverhill, MA 01835


Online: Web: zbc.edu E-mail: [email protected]

contact


Music Groups: Choirs w/ open membership: 1 Vocal groups by audition: 4 Bands by audition: 4 Music touring groups: 2

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Room/Board: $7,400

Total Cost: $17,380

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Founded: 1924

President: Dr. Charles Crabtree

Accreditation: ABHE

Degrees Offered: B.A.

Application Deadline: Fall—August 15 Spring—December 15 Online application available.

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Freshmen Information: Average SAT score: 1394/2400 Average high school GPA: 2.82 Critical Reading: 497 Math: 454 Writing: 455 Average ACT: 20

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Graduate ProGraMsBusiness AdministrationEd: Arts & Academic Interdisciplinary Education (hybrid) Ed: Elementary EducationEd: Educational LeadershipEd: Exceptional Student EducationEd: Teaching & LearningHuman ServicesMinisterial LeadershipProfessional CounselingSchool CounselingTheological Studies

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Southwestern ag universityMajorsAccountingAnthropology/Ancient StudiesBiblical Studies/LiteratureBusiness Management/AdministrationChildren’s (& Family) MinistriesChurch MinistriesChurch Planting/EvangelismCommunicationsCounseling/PsychologyCriminal JusticeDigital Media/ArtsDramaEd: BilingualEd: ElementaryEd: Middle SchoolEd: SecondaryEnglish/English EducationHistoryHuman Relations/ServicesMarketing

Management Information SystemsMedia MinistriesMissions/Intercultural StudiesMusic/EducationMusic PerformanceMusic/Sacred, ChurchOccupational LeadershipPastoral MinistriesProfessional DevelopmentSocial Science/Social Science EducationSocial WorkSports Management/AdministrationTheological StudiesYouth Ministries

MinorsBiblical Studies/LiteratureBusiness Management/AdministrationChildren’s (& Family) MinistriesChurch Planting/EvangelismCounseling/PsychologyCriminal JusticeCross-Cultural MinistriesDigital Media/ArtsDramaEnglish/English EducationHistoryLinguisticsLiteratureMarriage & Family TherapyMedia MinistriesMissions/Intercultural StudiesMusic/GeneralTheological StudiesWritingYouth Ministries

a.a .Bible/TheologyBusiness Management/AdministrationCounseling/PsychologyEd: Early ChildhoodEnglish/English EducationForeign LanguagesGeneral StudiesMedia/Multi-mediaMusic/GeneralPhilosophy/ReligionSocial Science/Social Science Education

Graduate ProGraMsBible/TheologyBiblical StudiesChildren’s (& Family) MinistriesChristian School AdministrationClinical PsychologyCounseling/PsychologyCurriculum DevelopmentEducation AdministrationEd: Early ChildhoodEd: ElementaryEd: Middle SchoolEd: SecondaryHistoryHuman Relations/ServicesMissions/Intercultural StudiesOrganizational LeadershipPractical TheologySchool CounselingSocial Science/Social Science Education


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distance learninGAccountingBible/TheologyBusiness Management/AdministrationChildren’s (& Family) MinistriesChurch MinistriesCommunicationsCounseling/PsychologyCriminal JusticeDigital Media/ArtsDramaEd: BilingualEd: ElementaryEd: Middle SchoolEd: SecondaryEnglish/English EducationHistoryHuman Relations/ServicesMarketingMedia MinistriesMissions/Intercultural StudiesMusic EducationMusic/Sacred, ChurchPastoral MinistriesProfessional DevelopmentSocial WorkSports Management/AdministrationTheological StudiesYouth Ministries

Trinity bible collegeMajorsBiblical Studies/ LiteratureBusiness AdministrationChildren’s MinistriesElementary EducationGeneral StudiesPastoral MinistriesPhysical Education/RecreationIntercultural StudiesPre-SeminaryYouth Ministries

MinorsBusiness AdministrationChurch MinistriesCoaching (Sports)Intercultural StudiesMusicStudent MinistriesTheologyPsychology/Counseling

a.a .Biblical StudiesBusiness AdministrationGeneral Studies

Valley forge christian collegeMajorsBiblical StudiesBusiness AdministrationChildren’s MinistryChristian EducationChristian MinistriesChurch MusicDigital Media CommunicationsEarly Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 4) (Public or Private Certification)Elementary Education (Non-Certification)Secondary English Education (7-12)English Language & LiteratureIntercultural StudiesMusic Education (K-12): Instrumental (Public or Private Certification)Music PerformancePastoral CounselingPastoral MinistryPsychologySenior Adult MinistrySocial WorkTheological StudiesUrban MinistryWorld MissionsYouth Ministry

MinorsBiblical LanguagesBusinessChildren’s MinistryChurch MusicDigital MediaDramaEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnglishHistoryMusic TechnologyPastoral CounselingPreachingSenior Adult MinistrySocial WorkTheologyWorld MissionsYouth Ministry

a.a .BibleEarly Childhood EducationGeneral Studies

Graduate ProGraMsChristian LeadershipTheologyWorship StudiesMusic Technology

distance learninGChristian LeadershipTheologyWorship Studies

Vanguard universityMajorsAccountingCultural AnthropologyBiochemistryBiological SciencesBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryCommunication: Communication StudiesCommunication: Cinema ArtsEnglishHistory/Political ScienceInternational BusinessKinesiology: Pre-Health SciencesKinesiology: Sport StudiesKinesiology: Exercise/Sport ScienceLiberal StudiesMathematicsMarketingMusicMusic & Worship ArtsPsychologyReligion: Biblical StudiesReligion: Christian Formation/Discipleship StudiesReligion: Intercultural/Urban StudiesReligionReligion: Pastoral LeadershipReligion: Youth Leadership StudiesSociologyTheatre Arts: Musical TheatreTheatre Arts: Performance/DirectingTheatre Arts: Technical/Design

MinorsArtAccountingCultural AnthropologyBiochemistryBiological SciencesBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryCommunication EnglishHistory/Political ScienceInternational BusinessKinesiology Liberal StudiesMathematicsMarketingMusicMusic & Worship ArtsPre-Law Studies PsychologyReligionSociologyTheatre Arts Women’s Studies

a.a .Ed: Early Childhood

Graduate ProGraMsMaster of Arts in EducationMaster of Arts in Leadership StudiesMaster of Theological StudiesMaster of Science in Clinical Psychology Master of Science in Nursing

distance learninGGeneral Studies

Western bible collegeMajorsBiblical StudiesChristian EducationMissions/Church PlantingPastoral Ministry

a.a .Biblical Studies

Zion bible collegeMajorsBible & Theology (required)Children & Family MinistryChurch MinistriesMusic & WorshipPastoral MinistryUrban MinistryWorld MissionsYouth Ministry

MinorsChildren & Family MinistryChurch MinistriesMusic & WorshipPastoral MinistryUrban MinistryWorld MissionsYouth Ministry


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Fall of Junior Year Prayerfully consider what kind of college you would like to attend.

Take the PSAT/NMSQT® in October. This standardized test provides opportunities to earn scholarships.

Collect information concerning schools of interest. You can obtain information from the internet, college fairs, college catalogs and even students in your area who may attend these schools.

Spring of Junior Year Narrow your college choices as much as possible.

Visit colleges you have selected. Get a tour of the campus, attend chapel, eat in the cafeteria, visit classes, meet professors, and spend the night in the residence halls.

Take the ACT or SAT. The guidance counseling office of your high school can tell you how to sign up for the test. (Take the test two or three times in order to obtain the best score possible.)

Summer before Senior Year Narrow your college choices to your top three.

Begin your scholarship search!

Start a rough draft of your admissions and scholarship essays to include with applications.

Fall of Senior Year Submit applications to the colleges you have chosen. Some schools have different application prices for electronic and paper applications. Find out if the schools to which you are applying do.

If you haven’t visited the campuses of all your top choices already, be sure to do so this semester, if you are able.

Research/complete any scholarship and financial aid forms you may need. Become aware of interview or audition dates that pertain to you. Don’t let deadlines pass you by…be proactive!

Consider the option of retaking the ACT or SAT, if you think you can improve your score. You usually get to use your highest score, even if you don’t improve it the second time.

Spring of Senior Year Look for acceptance letters in the mail.

Ask your parent(s) or guardian(s) to file their income tax returns as soon as possible. You will also need to file yours if you have income to report.

Complete the FAFSA before the priority deadline. The earlier you submit the form, the more likely you are to receive all of the aid for which you are eligible.

Fill out your housing/roommate application and any other departmental applications. Your college may also require a deposit.

Once you receive your financial package from your top schools, figure out how much the college will cost and how much money you will need for living expenses. Work out a general budget for the next 4 years.

Decide whether you will need to take out loans or get a job...or both.

Make your final college decision, if at all possible.

Graduate from high school. Congratulations!

Summer before College Find out when the residence halls or campus will be open and plan your arrival. Keep in mind you may need to arrive early for freshman orientation activities.

Ask the college admissions counselor if you can register early for your classes.

Complete health documentation and financial aid forms, as required.

Get ready...You are about to embark on an amazing journey!

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