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3 3 PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE NORTH GEORGIA BAPTIST COLLEGE (NGBC) is a local church ministry that is designed to prepare men and women for serving the Lord. Our philosophy is local church oriented. We believe the hope for our country will come from the local church, and the training is designed to help make a difference in lives. NGBC is distinctly Baptist in its philosophy and purpose and is dedicated to promote and defend Biblical truths held by Baptists throughout the centuries. Our staff is dedicated to produce students who love the Lord and His work. The college will provide basic training for Preachers, Sunday School Teachers, Christian School Teachers, Evangelist, and Missionaries. We invite any serious Bible student to come be a part of NGBC. We here at NGBC have a dual burden to provide a means of education for full-time pastors, and Christian workers who cannot leave to go to a Bible College. At the same time, we also want to train young men and women who could leave families for a period of time to get a Biblical education but still go back on the weekends to minister with their local pastor in their local New Testament church. The primary focus of the ministry of NGBC is the student who may not have the time or some that may not have the resources to attend a full-time Bible College. Night classes that meet one or two nights a week, depending upon your need and degree, were designed with the needs of this student in mind. The class lecture is supplemented with out-of-class weekly reading assignments and homework to meet the educational criteria for the student just like he was in class every day. NGBC holds strongly to the philosophy of local church autonomy. We believe the local church has a God given authority to evangelize the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We believe the pastor of the church is the most qualified individual for the training of preachers and making disciples. Therefore, our goal is to assist the local

4 pastor in the training of preachers and Christian workers by providing the necessary tools for education and discipleship. By providing educational opportunities under the direction and authority of the local church, students desirous of obtaining Biblical training can do so without having to leave their local church to attend Bible College elsewhere. This keeps the students involved in the ministry of their local church while gaining an education which is consistent with the philosophy and doctrines of their pastor and church leaders. 4 Administration President Vice-President Financial Advisor Academic Dean Dean of Students Department of Bible Department of Missions Secretary Timothy McCulley Steve Kirkpatrick Sharon Gabehart Tricia Kirkpatrick Tim McCulley Steve Kirkpatrick Austin Gardner Debra McCulley Faculty Lena Carver Jeremy Fincher John Dorsey Austin Gardner Steve Hensley Dale Kidd Steve Kirkpatrick Tricia Kirkpatrick Timothy McCulley Debra McCulley Daniel Woods English, Math Bible Bible Bible, Missions Computer Bible, Apologetics Bible, Missions Bible, Christian Education Bible, Christian Education, Missions Bible, Christian Education Bible, Christian Education

5 5 Advisory Board Pastor John Dorsey Skyline Baptist Church Pastor Ricky Gravely Bible Baptist Church/College Pastor Steve Hensley New Hope Baptist Church Pastor James Jones Harriman Baptist Tabernacle Pastor Billy Goolesby Rome Baptist Temple Evangelist Dean McNeese Nellie Head Baptist Church Board of Directors Timothy McCulley Steve Kirkpatrick Allen Gabehart William Nix Randy Sumner Ken Sutherland Charles Woods President of NGBC Pastor: Philadelphia Baptist Church Vice President of NGBC Deacon of PBC Deacon of PBC Deacon of PBC Chairman of Deacon PBC Member of PBC Doctrinal Statement Scriptures The Bible, including both the Old and New Testaments, is the inerrant, infallible and inspired Word of God. These Scriptures are the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible reveals God, the fall of man, the way of salvation, and God s plan and purpose in the ages. NGBC holds true to the position that the King James Bible is the inspired Word of God. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21) We use only the King James Bible.

6 Sovereign God God is a person, eternally existing as a Trinity in unity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - three persons, but one God. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Matthew 28:19; I Corinthians 8:6) 6 Son of God Jesus Christ, eternally existing, is the only begotten Son of God, who became a man totally apart from sin, being conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary, and is the true God and true man. (Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1-5; Philippians 2:5-8; Colossians 1:15) Sin Man was created in the image of God but fell through sin, bringing not only physical death but also spiritual death, separation from God. Now all mankind is totally depraved, having inherited a sinful nature, bent toward sin, and has become sinners by practice in thought, word, and deed. (Genesis 1:26-27; 2:16-17; 3:19; Romans 3:10-23; 6:23) Sacrifice The Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died as a substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of the whole world. He arose from the dead in the body in which He was crucified. He ascended into Heaven in that glorified body where He is seated at the right hand of God the Father as Head of the Church, making intercession for the saints as our High Priest. (Luke 24; Acts 1:9-11; Romans 5:8-10; Ephesians 1:20-23; I Peter 3:18) Salvation Man is lost and must be born again to enter the kingdom of God. Salvation is by grace alone through personal faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross. The believer is thus eternally secure. (John 1:12; 3:3-7; Ephesians 2:8-9)

7 Church We believe the church was founded by Christ. We believe the church is a local, visible body of believers, scripturally baptized and united on the principles of God s Word for the purpose of making, baptizing, and teaching disciples. (Matthew 16:18; 28:19-20; Ephesians 3:21) Second Coming The Lord Jesus Christ Himself is coming again in the air at any moment to call up His saints and to reward their service. The unbelievers will go through a period called the Tribulation. After which Christ will return visibly to the earth to set-up His millennial Kingdom with one thousand years of righteous rule. After this, the unbelievers of all ages will stand at the Great White Throne to be judged and cast into the Lake of Fire, separated from God forever, while the believers spend eternity in the fullness of the joy in Heaven with the Lord. (Matthew 24:29-42; I Thessalonians 4:16-18; Revelations 19:11; 20:15) Sign Gifts Charismatic Issue - We believe the sign gifts, specifically speaking in tongues and prophecy, were temporal and were exclusively used as signs to the Jews and ceased with the completion of the Scriptures. 7 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Proverbs 22:28

8 8 Degrees Offered Undergraduate Degrees Christian Life Certificate of Biblical Education (1 year Program) 32 Hours The North Georgia Baptist College offers a one-year program of intensive training to provide a foundation for living the Christian life. This study is GREAT for Sunday School teachers, deacons, and first year college students or anyone who wants a better working knowledge of the Bible. Men and ladies will enjoy a well-balanced diet of college life with this challenging and practical program. This program will help students for a lifetime of effective Christian service in any future field of education or employment. Associate of Theology (2 year Program) 64 Hours The North Georgia Baptist College offers a two-year program of concentrated study on Preaching and Teaching HIS Word. This series of classes will challenge God s workman to contend for the faith in our generation. This program is great for Pastors, Youth Pastors, Missionaries, Christian School Teachers and Sunday School Teachers who want to prepare for being a better minister of the Word. These classes will equip you with the tools that are necessary to adequately understand the most important and foundational Bible Truths. Graduate of Theology (3 year Program) The North Georgia Baptist college offers a three-year Program of Theology study of the Bible. The Study is to

9 prepare Preachers, Missionaries, Evangelists and Christian School Teachers to rightly divide the Word of God. This course is designed to help you teach and preach God s Word. Classes are advance Bible Learning and will dive into the more deeper truths of God s Word. (Degrees below are not available this year - will be offered in ) Bachelor of Theology degree with a major in Bible (4 year Program) Bachelor of Theology degree with a major in Missions (4 year Program) Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Elementary Education (4 year Program) 9 Visions for Future Plans: Bachelor of Theology degree with a major in Youth Pastor & Secondary Education Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

10 10 Course Requirements Christian Life Certificate of Biblical Education (1 year Program) Freshmen Fall Quarter Old Testament Survey I Great Men of the Bible I Biblical Interpretation Defense of the KJB I Women in God s Service Winter Quarter Old Testament Survey II Introduction to Missions Bible Doctrine I Defense of the KJB II Women of Proverbs I Spring Quarter New Testament Survey Great Men of the Bible II Bible Doctrine II The Tabernacle Women of Proverbs II Students may complete the Christian Life Certificate of Biblical Education in only one year of study. If a student desires to continue his or her education and earn an Associate s or Bachelor s degree, all courses may be transferred into other degrees offered by North Georgia Baptist College.

11 11 Freshmen Associate of Theology (2 year Program) Fall Quarter Old Testament Survey I Great Men of the Bible I Biblical Interpretation Defense of the KJB I Women in God s Service Winter Quarter Old Testament Survey II Introduction to Missions Bible Doctrine I Defense of the KJB II Women of Proverbs I Spring Quarter New Testament Survey Great Men of the Bible II Bible Doctrine II The Tabernacle Women of Proverbs II Sophomore Fall Semester English Composition I Homiletics I The Pentateuch Revelation I Brides of the Bible Winter Semester English Composition II Apologetics Ephesians & Philippians Revelation II Women of the Bible I Spring Semester English & American Literature Gospels Bible Manners and Customs Revelation III Women of the Bible II

12 12 Students may complete the Associate of Theology Certificate in only two years of study. If a student desires to continue his or her education and earn a Bachelor s degree, all courses may be transferred into other degrees offered by North Georgia Baptist College. Freshmen Graduate of Theology (3 Year Program) Fall Quarter Old Testament Survey I Great Men of the Bible I Biblical Interpretation Defense of the KJB I Women in God s Service Winter Quarter Old Testament Survey II Introduction to Missions Bible Doctrine I Defense of the KJB II Women of Proverbs I Spring Quarter New Testament Survey Great Men of the Bible II Bible Doctrine II The Tabernacle Women of Proverbs II

13 13 Sophomore Fall Semester English Composition I Homiletics I The Pentateuch Revelation I Brides of the Bible Winter Semester English Composition II Apologetics Ephesians & Philippians Revelation II Women of the Bible I Spring Semester English & American Literature Gospels Bible Manners and Customs Revelation III Women of the Bible II Junior Fall Quarter Homiletics II Colossians Acts I Seven Laws of Teaching Understanding S. Gifts I Winter Quarter Dispensational Truths I Ministerial Practicalities Acts II Missions II Understanding S. Gifts II Spring Quarter Christology Biblical Leadership Seven Laws of Learning Dispensational Truths II Understanding Spiritual Gifts III

14 14 Bachelor of Theology degree with a major in Bible (4 year program) Freshmen Fall Quarter Old Testament Survey I Great Men of the Bible I Biblical Interpretation Defense of the KJB I Women in God s Service Winter Quarter Old Testament Survey II Introduction to Missions Bible Doctrine I Defense of the KJB II Women of Proverbs I Spring Quarter New Testament Survey Great Men of the Bible II Bible Doctrine II The Tabernacle Women of Proverbs II Sophomore Fall Semester English Composition I Homiletics I The Pentateuch Revelation I Brides of the Bible Winter Semester English Composition II Apologetics Ephesians & Philippians Revelation II Women of the Bible I

15 15 Spring Semester English & American Literature Gospels Bible Manners and Customs Revelation III Women of the Bible II Junior Fall Quarter Homiletics II Colossians Acts I Seven Laws of Teaching Understanding S. Gifts I Winter Quarter Dispensational Truths I Ministerial Practicalities Acts II Missions II Understanding S. Gifts II Spring Quarter Christology Biblical Leadership Seven Laws of Learning Dispensational Truths II Understanding Spiritual Gifts III Senior - To be announced

16 16 Bachelor of Theology degree with a major in Missions (4 year Program) Freshmen Fall Quarter Old Testament Survey I Great Men of the Bible I Biblical Interpretation Defense of the KJB I Women in God s Service Winter Quarter Old Testament Survey II Introduction to Missions Bible Doctrine I Defense of the KJB II Women of Proverbs I Spring Quarter New Testament Survey Great Men of the Bible II Bible Doctrine II The Tabernacle Women of Proverbs II Sophomore Fall Semester English Composition I Homiletics I The Pentateuch Revelation I Brides of the Bible Winter Semester English Composition II Apologetics Ephesians & Philippians Revelation II Women of the Bible I

17 17 Spring Semester English & American Literature Gospels Bible Manners and Customs Revelation III Women of the Bible II Junior Fall Quarter Homiletics II Colossians Acts I Seven Laws of Teaching Understanding S. Gifts I Winter Quarter Dispensational Truths I Ministerial Practicalities Acts II Missions II Understanding S. Gifts II Spring Quarter Christology Biblical Leadership Seven Laws of Learning Missions III Understanding Spiritual Gifts III Senior -To be announced

18 18 Bachelor of Science/ Elementary Christian Education (4 year Program) Freshmen Fall Quarter Old Testament Survey I Great Men of the Bible I Biblical Interpretation Defense of the KJB I Women in God s Service Winter Quarter Old Testament Survey II Introduction to Missions Bible Doctrine I Defense of the KJB II Women of Proverbs I Spring Quarter New Testament Survey Great Men of the Bible II Bible Doctrine II The Tabernacle Women of Proverbs II Sophomore Fall Semester English Composition I Homiletics I The Pentateuch Revelation I Brides of the Bible Winter Semester English Composition II Apologetics Ephesians & Philippians Revelation II Women of the Bible I

19 19 Spring Semester English & American Literature Gospels Bible Manners and Customs Revelation III Women of the Bible II Junior Fall Semester Winter Semester General Teaching Methods Dispensational Truths I Colossians Elementary Reading Methods Acts I Acts II Seven Laws of Teaching Lesson Development Understanding S. Gifts I Understand S. Gifts II Spring Semester Christology Biblical Leadership Seven Laws of Learning Teaching Elementary Math Understanding Spiritual Gifts III Senior - To be announced

20 20 Department of Bible Course Description BI 130, 131 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY I and II A survey of the Old Testament books with special attention to the introduction, history, and main teaching of each book and main types of literature in the Old Testament. BI 132 NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY A survey of the New Testament books with special attention given to the political, social, economic, and religious world of the first century. BI 133 BIBLE DOCTRINE I A detailed study of Bibliology, Theology and Anthropology. BI 134 BIBLE DOCTRINE II A detailed study of Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Angelology and Eschatology. BI 200 CHRISTOLOGY BI 231 HOMILETICS I A study of the principles of sermon preparation. BI 232 HOMILETICS II A study of sermon delivery. BI 233 THE PENTATEUCH A thorough study of the first book of the Bible special emphasis given to creation, the flood, and the early history of the world. BI 235 JOSHUA & JUDGES A study of the books of Joshua and Judges. BI 237 BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION A study of the science and principles of Bible interpretation; The basic methods and rules for interpreting parables, types, figurative language, and prophecy are presented with special emphasis on pre-millennial teaching. BI 331 GOSPELS A thorough study of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

21 detailing the life of Jesus. BI 335 POETICAL BOOKS A survey of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon and Ecclesiastes. BI 336, 337 ACTS I and II A detailed study of the book of Acts and the church. BI 338 BIBLE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS A study of houses, food, dress, daily activities, and occupations of Biblical people in relation to the scriptures. BI 340 APOLOGETICS A various study of interesting subjects. BI 345, 346 GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE I and II A study of the men of the Old and New Testament. BI 350 THE TABERNACLE A study of the Old Testament Tabernacle and its meaning toward Christ. BI 355 EPHESIANS & PHILIPPIANS BI 360 COLOSSIANS BI 410, 411 DEFENSE OF THE KJB I and II BI 425, 426 DISPENSATIONAL TRUTHS I and II BI 432 METHOD OF BIBLE TEACHING Learn ways to research and methods of teaching the Bible. BI 435, 436, 437 REVELATION I, II, and III A study of Revelation which deals with things to come. Department of Christian Education CE 231 BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP A study of the motivation, principles, characteristics and attributes of leaders. CE 233 CHRISTIAN WORKERS WIFE A detailed study of the role of the Christian worker s wife, her preparation, opportunities, and problems. CE 332 CULTS A study of the historical and theological positions of modern day perversions of Bible truth. 21

22 22 CE 334 CHRISTIAN FAMILY (Home) A study of the principles and techniques useful in relationships between husband and wife, parent and child. Department of Church Administration AD 134 COMPUTERS FOR CHRISTIAN WORKERS A course designed to equip the students with an introductory knowledge of computers. AD 231 MINISTERIAL PRACTICALITIES A course designed to cover all the practical aspects of the work of the pastor. A study of the organization, administration, and the duties of the church workers as emphasized. AD 333 SUNDAY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION A study of organizing and planning the operation of a Sunday School. Department of Education ED 231 HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION A study of the philosophical, historical, and social foundation of American Education. ED 232 INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Introduces the total field of Christian education with emphasis upon its importance, history, philosophy, aims, and objectives. ED 331 SEVEN LAWS OF TEACHING This course surveys the development of education with emphasis on the seven laws of teaching. ED 332 GENERAL TEACHING METHODS A course designed to introduce methods of instruction for the general elementary class with emphasis on student involvement. ED 335 ELEMENTARY READING METHODS Examination of current practices in the teaching of reading, with emphasis on diagnosis and correction of reading

23 deficiencies. ED 336 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Theory and practices of curriculum design and development. ED 337 PRACTICAL TEACHING Practical, hands on experience in the classroom. ED 340 SEVEN LAWS OF LEARNING ED 345 LESSON DEVELOPMENT ED 432 STUDENT TEACHING Under the supervision of an experienced teacher, the student teacher will make lesson plans, prepare instructional materials, and teach classes. Department of English EN 131, 132 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I and II Reviews the principles of grammar, usage in oral and written English, directs reading and analysis of selected examples of prose, and requires frequent compositions with attention to logical relation and arrangement of ideas. Procedures are introduced for the effective use of the library and for the preparation of a research paper. EN 133 ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERATURE A survey presented historically and critically through lectures, outside reading, research papers, and discussions. Extends from Beowulf to modern times in English Literature. Department of Foreign Language FL 331 GREEK I This course is basic grammar and syntax (including basic vocabulary, principle parts and pronunciation) designed to educate the student to translate portions of the New Testament. FL 332 GREEK II A continuation of Greek I. 23

24 24 Department of History HS 131 AMERICAN HISTORY I A study of the social and political life of America in light of the Scriptures to HS 132 AMERICAN HISTORY II A continuation of History 131 from 1865 to present. HS 431 CHURCH HISTORY Study of the formation of the New Testament Church and its course throughout history. HS 432 BAPTIST HISTORY A thorough approach to historical research of the History of Baptist Churches. Department of Math MA 231 ELEMENTARY MATH Sets historical background and numerating systems, material numbers, binary operations of signed numbers, rational numbers, fractions, exponents, verbal equations with one or two unknown, linear graphs. MA 235 TEACHING ELEMENTARY MATH Department of Missions MI 101 INTRODUCTION TO MISSIONS An overall study of the work of the missionary with an in depth study of the Biblical focus on mission work. MI 102 MISSIONS II A practical study of the work of a missionary; The focus of the sending church and the mechanics of getting to the field. MI 303 MISSION III - APPLIED MISSION WORK Minimum of one mission trip during the four year study program of NGBC.

25 25 Department of Ladies only Classes LA 125 BRIDES OF THE BIBLE A detailed study of individual brides of the Old Testament. Practical application of lessons learned. LA 127, 128 WOMEN OF THE BIBLE I and II A detailed study of individual women of the Old and New Testament. Practical application of lessons learned. LA 130, 131 WOMEN OF PROVERBS I and II A study of the characteristics of women presented in the Book of Proverbs. LA 135 WOMEN IN GOD S SERVICE A study to help women in leadership roles within the local church by presenting scriptural and practical materials. LA 140, 141, 142 UNDERSTANDING SPIRITUAL GIFTS I, II and III A study to help understand, discover and use spiritual gifts for ministry. (We are not Charismatic.) But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6

26 26 Financial Information The college attempts to keep fees as reasonable as possible. The greater part of our budget, like those of many other private institutions, must be provided through the gifts of donors. If your Church would like to help, please let them know about this need. A summary of the regular fees is as follows: (1) Application Fee (New Students)..$25.00 (2) Registration Fee.. $ (3) Tuition Fee Per Month $ (100 X10 months = 1,000) (4) Dormitory Fees Per Month..... $ (Semi-Private Rooms) (5) Special Fees Graduation (Cap, Gown, Diploma) $85.00 Transcript Copy.. $5.00 Book Fees. varies per course Tuition Tuition is due on the first of the month and each student has until the 10 th of the month to pay. Textbooks must be paid for when received. Note: Grades or transcripts will not be released until all accounts are settled. Also, each dormitory student must provide proof of health insurance prior to moving into the dorm. The insurance must be kept in force as long as the student remains in the dorm.

27 Change in Fees We reserve the right to change fees at the beginning of any semester if economic conditions justify the change. Refunds The college maintains a policy for the refund of the unused portion of tuition, fees, and other charges, exclusive of textbooks, in the event the student or enrollee fails to enter the course, withdraws or discontinues from at any time prior to completion. No refund after 3 weeks into quarter. This policy provides that the amount charged to the student for tuition, fees, and other charges, exclusive of textbooks, a portion of the course, shall not exceed the approximate prorated portion of the total charges for tuition, fees, and other charges that the length of the completed portion of the course bears to its length. 27 Admission Information PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION Please submit the following: 1. Completed Application (please include the application fee non-refundable) 2. An official transcript of your high school records. *This can be mailed directly from the office of a high school or you can bring it in. The high school equivalent (GED) will be gladly received and considered individually. 3. An official transcript from any college or Bible school. *These can be sent directly from the office of the respective institution or institutions or you can bring them into the school office North Georgia Baptist College admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the

28 basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other school administered programs. Transfer from other Colleges An applicant for admission from another college must submit an official transcript of record from each college he/she has attended. Transcripts must be in the hands of the registrar before the beginning of the semester that he/ she intends to enter NGBC. Each applicant for admission from another college is handled on an individual basis of evaluation of credits. The student must be eligible to reenter the college last attended. Proper credit will be granted for previous training. 28 SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS Only half of the student s required hours for the completion of any degree may come from a combination of Life Experience or Transfer Credit. These credits are subject to review by the Administrative Staff of NGBC. Life Experience Credits Students who have previous or current may apply for Life Experience Credits. Following is a list of the maximum number of hours allowed for Christian Service. 4.0 Hours per Year of Service Pastor or Missionary 2.0 Hours per Year of Service Jail/Prison Ministry Nursing Home Bus Ministry Youth Ministry Children s Ministry Missionary Deputation

29 Hours per Year of Service Sunday School Teacher Bible Club Ministry Soul Winning/Bus Visitation Music Ministry Music Director Shut-in Ministry Students must submit a resume of their for evaluation. This resume will be placed in the student s Permanent Student Record. Each student s experience of will be evaluated by the Administrative Staff. Recommendations will be made based upon the time and quality of the service. The tuition fee for Life Experience credits is $10.00 per hour. Each student can receive no more than half of the required hours for their respective degree from Life Experience Credit. Example: If a student has 40.0 hours of Life Experience Credits available, only 32.0 of the hours can be applied towards the Associate of Theology. The additional 32.0 hours must be earned at the NGBC. The remaining 8.0 hours of Life Experience Credit may be applied towards the next degree. Transfer of Credits Transfer of credits earned at North Georgia Baptist College is controlled by the receiving institution as to which credits they will receive. Schedule Changes No course may be added, changed, or dropped without the permission of the dean and the instructor of the particular course. Grading System Reports will be issued at the close of each quarter. One copy will be given/sent to the student and one copy will be mailed to the parents of minor students. Teachers

30 are free to give consideration to the student s attitudes, attendance, recitation, and other factors which are deemed appropriate for college students. The grades are: A - Superior (90-100) B - Above Average (80-89) C - Average or Satisfactory (70-79) D - Below Average or Poor - (60-69) F - Failure (Below 60) I - Incomplete (The deficiency must be removed during the next academic quarter; otherwise the grade will be changed to F.) Grade Points For the purpose of computing grade averages, grade points are assigned as follows: to the grade A, 4.0 points; to B, 3.0 points; to C, 2.0 points; to D, 1.0 points; and to F, 0 points. Scholastic Probation and Suspension A grade point average of at least 2.0 must be maintained during the course of study in college. Any student having an average below 2.0 for a quarter s work will be placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION for the next quarter. A student on probation will be given one quarter to make a 2.0 average on all courses pursued during that quarter. A student who is on final probation must attain a 2.0 average or be placed on ACADEMIC SUSPENSION. After the lapse of one quarter, a student may re-enter on probation. If this probation is not removed by attaining a 2.0 average in the next semester, the student will be dismissed from the college. Transcripts For each transcript copy, a charge of $5.00 will apply. Special Honors The student who has special honors recorded on his/her 30

31 permanent record commands special attention from those who will review the record in the future. Such honors can be special aids in being admitted to graduate degree programs or equally valuable assets in securing employment after graduation. 31 General Information Ownership of College North Georgia Baptist College is owned and operated as a ministry of Philadelphia Baptist Church, which is an Independent Baptist Church located in Calhoun, Georgia. The school is supported by various churches and individuals interested in advancing the cause of Christian Education. If you or the church you are coming from would like to support NGBC, please contact us at This is the only way the college can keep tuition and room fees at reasonable rates. Location of College The school is located in Northwest Georgia in Gordon County. We are conveniently located 70 miles north of Atlanta, GA and 50 miles south of Chattanooga, TN. Opportunity for Work Students moving into the area will find a vast variety of places for work opportunities. We are conveniently located just 30 minutes from larger cities like Cartersville, Rome, Marietta, Canton, and Dalton, Georgia. In addition to service industries, the economy of Gordon County is rooted in manufacturing and both heavy and light industry.

32 Campus and Buildings The campus includes classrooms, a library, and faculty offices. A well-appointed lounge and recreational facility is provided. The chapel will be held in the church auditorium of Philadelphia Baptist Church. School s Responsibility for Injury North Georgia Baptist College/Philadelphia Baptist Church nor their faculty/staff will be held personally responsible for any injury which a student may receive in any class or extracurricular activity, whether this injury was received on campus or elsewhere. Students engage in these activities at their own risk. Discipline Discipline guidelines will be given to students (on and off campus) at enrollment. Certain standards to which all students are required to adhere will be maintained. A demerit system is used for violations of student conduct. Students will not be permitted to use alcoholic beverages for any purpose or occasion. Any institutional grievance is to be taken to the President of the College. If the complaint is not settled, the student can go before the board at one of its regular appointed meetings. The President of the College and Pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church must approve this arrangement. 32 Student Dress All students must maintain the best possible appearance at all times. Concerning the men: No hair is allowed over the ears, touching the eyebrows, or below the shirt collar. At no times are shorts to be worn on campus unless it is a sporting event and then shorts should come to the knees.

33 At no time are students allowed to go without a shirt on campus. No piercing of any kind is permitted. Concerning the ladies: Dresses or skirts are to be worn to school, church, and church visitation. Skirts/dresses are to be of modest length (to the bottom of the knee or lower). This would include any slits in the skirts/dresses. See-through or low cut blouses and dresses may not be worn. No strapless tops are allowed. Clothing is not to be tight, form-fitting, suggestive, immodest, revealing, or faded/sloppy. Knee length lose fitting shorts/culottes may be worn for PE or outings if needed. Church Attendance Participation in the services of your church is an important phase of the educational process at North Georgia Baptist College. All students, married or single, who move to the Calhoun area for the purpose of attending college, are required to have a dual membership with Philadelphia Baptist Church for insurance purposes. If your home church is close enough for you to drive back to every weekend, we encourage you to work in your local church with your pastor. Students who are residents of the Calhoun and surrounding area prior to enrollment will be exempt from this requirement of dual membership. Church attendance will include all regularly scheduled services of your church or Philadelphia Baptist Church. Permission for any variance from this requirement must be approved on an individual basis by the Dean of Students. College Attendance Unexcused Absentees: Students are allowed three unexcused absences in each class per semester. If a student misses more than three classes unexcused then they will fail the class for that quarter. Each student must remember that classes missed unexcused does count against your 33

34 34 grade. Each class missed is 8 points off your attendance grade for that week. Excused Absentees: Death of immediate family members or surgery. (Husband, Wife, Children, Mother or Father) Mandatory work If a student is required to stay and work over they are allowed to miss five of the 12 weeks due to mandatory work. Once the sixth class has been missed (half a quarter) the student will have to retake the class another quarter. Unexcused and excused absents are not able to be combined. In other words if a student has three unexcused absent then he only has two excused absents left. The Old, the New, But the Same Landmarks North Georgia Baptist College is Committed to Old Time Religion Come and Learn with us Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls Jeremiah 6:16

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