| Admission Policy |
Applicants for admission to Southern Bible Institute and Seminary will be considered
without regard to race, class, or nationality. The prospective student is assessed
according to their academic background and personal testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ.
In considering applications, the complete record of the prospective student will be
reviewed. If the prospective student meets the required standard, they are admitted to
Southern Bible Institute and Seminary until they complete their program or becomes
inactive.
A degree from Southern Bible Institute and Seminary is not an indication that the student
obtaining the degree has been recommended for licensing or ordination. Each
ecclesiastical denominational organization has its own set guidelines for licensing and
ordaining it ministers.
Applications must be made on the official form furnished by the Seminary. When the
necessary information and fees are received, action will be taken on the application by the
Administration. The applicant will be notified of the decision.
without regard to race, class, or nationality. The prospective student is assessed
according to their academic background and personal testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ.
In considering applications, the complete record of the prospective student will be
reviewed. If the prospective student meets the required standard, they are admitted to
Southern Bible Institute and Seminary until they complete their program or becomes
inactive.
A degree from Southern Bible Institute and Seminary is not an indication that the student
obtaining the degree has been recommended for licensing or ordination. Each
ecclesiastical denominational organization has its own set guidelines for licensing and
ordaining it ministers.
Applications must be made on the official form furnished by the Seminary. When the
necessary information and fees are received, action will be taken on the application by the
Administration. The applicant will be notified of the decision.
Admission Requirements
General
Acceptance to a degree program at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary will be
granted only after evaluation of the application reference form and official transcript
has been made. A $50.00 registration fee must accompany the application.
Acceptance to a degree program at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary will be
granted only after evaluation of the application reference form and official transcript
has been made. A $50.00 registration fee must accompany the application.
Grading
All course work completed at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary is graded
by letter and may be interpreted as follows:
Grade Meaning Grade Point/Semester Hours
by letter and may be interpreted as follows:
Grade Meaning Grade Point/Semester Hours
A Excellent 4.0/3
B Good 3.0/3
C Average 2.0/3
D Poor 1.0/3
F Failure 0
S Satisfactory (available only to auditing students)
U Unsatisfactory (available only to auditing students)
*Degree Reports count as 10 points of grade.
B Good 3.0/3
C Average 2.0/3
D Poor 1.0/3
F Failure 0
S Satisfactory (available only to auditing students)
U Unsatisfactory (available only to auditing students)
*Degree Reports count as 10 points of grade.
Student Classification
All Southern Bible Institute and Seminary students are classified as
follows:
A Full Time:
A student taking 12-15 hours or more per semester (4-5 courses)
A Part Time:
A student taking less than 12 hours per semester (under 4 courses).
This is considered the minimum load.
The total required credits for classifying students by grade level are as
follows:
follows:
A Full Time:
A student taking 12-15 hours or more per semester (4-5 courses)
A Part Time:
A student taking less than 12 hours per semester (under 4 courses).
This is considered the minimum load.
The total required credits for classifying students by grade level are as
follows:
00-60 credit hours Freshman
60-120 credit hours Sophomore
120-150 credit hours Junior
150-180 credit hours Senior
180+ credit hours Graduate
60-120 credit hours Sophomore
120-150 credit hours Junior
150-180 credit hours Senior
180+ credit hours Graduate
The Southern Bible Institute and Seminary school year is divided into four (4)
semesters: August through mid-October is listed as the summer semester;
mid-October through December is listed as the fall semester; January through March
is listed as the winter semester; April through June is listed as spring semester.
There is no penalty for an accelerated pace. A student may complete his/her degree
as quickly as his/her life situation permits. Typically, however, it will take student at
least two (2) years to meet the requirements for any given course of study due to the
residency requirements.
semesters: August through mid-October is listed as the summer semester;
mid-October through December is listed as the fall semester; January through March
is listed as the winter semester; April through June is listed as spring semester.
There is no penalty for an accelerated pace. A student may complete his/her degree
as quickly as his/her life situation permits. Typically, however, it will take student at
least two (2) years to meet the requirements for any given course of study due to the
residency requirements.
Dismissal & Re-Admission Policies
Southern Bible Institute and Seminary reserves the right to place on probation, suspend
or dismiss a student whose academic standing, financial obligations, progress or
conduct is not deemed as satisfactory by the administration. The following students are
removed from active status and required to submit a new application for admission:
Any external student who does not submit at least one course annually.
Any student who does not complete his program within the specified length of time.
Please Note: Any previous balance owed to Southern Bible Institute and Seminary must
be paid before a student will be able to make application for re-activation. Also, a
student submitting an application for re-activation will re-enter his program at the tuition
rate, with degree requirements in effect at the time of his re-activation.
or dismiss a student whose academic standing, financial obligations, progress or
conduct is not deemed as satisfactory by the administration. The following students are
removed from active status and required to submit a new application for admission:
Any external student who does not submit at least one course annually.
Any student who does not complete his program within the specified length of time.
Please Note: Any previous balance owed to Southern Bible Institute and Seminary must
be paid before a student will be able to make application for re-activation. Also, a
student submitting an application for re-activation will re-enter his program at the tuition
rate, with degree requirements in effect at the time of his re-activation.
Graduation
Each year graduates from Southern Bible Institute and Seminary, turn their tassels in
celebration of earning their Institutional Diploma or Seminary Degree. While attendance
is not mandatory, it is strongly urged, for this is an evening never to be forgotten. It
allows students the opportunity to meet instructors and administrators face to face, as
well as provide them with some idea of the worldwide impact his/her Alma Mater enjoys.
Set aside the first Friday in May to join us in the United States of America, at the Second
Baptist Church in Thomson, Georgia for this wonderful occasion in the life of our
institution.
celebration of earning their Institutional Diploma or Seminary Degree. While attendance
is not mandatory, it is strongly urged, for this is an evening never to be forgotten. It
allows students the opportunity to meet instructors and administrators face to face, as
well as provide them with some idea of the worldwide impact his/her Alma Mater enjoys.
Set aside the first Friday in May to join us in the United States of America, at the Second
Baptist Church in Thomson, Georgia for this wonderful occasion in the life of our
institution.
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