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Back to the Table of Contents Special Programs: Class audit Selected Studies (Individual Courses) Biblical Studies Certificate Freedom Achiever's Program® FAP® (An adult LD Program) Christian Workers Certificate Teacher Certificate (non-secular) Pastoral Certificate Back
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to the Table of Contents Back to the Table of Contents Accreditation and Exempt Status: FBCS is a member of the International Commission on Academic Accreditation (ICAAI), an independent subsidiary of Concepts of Freedom Ministries, Inc. and the Accreditation Commission International (ACI). Neither ICAAI nor ACI are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Since we believe in the right of separation of church and state, we have not applied for accreditation to the U.S. Department of Education or any state or federal agency. FBCS has applied for, and received, religious exemption status from the State of Arkansas. We hold that our accrediting body is far above any D.O.E. accrediting agency because we are allowed to teach the Word of God, and only the Word of God, without outside dictation. The Arkansas Department of Higher Education has determined that the Freedom Bible College and Seminary does not offer courses or degrees customarily offered at colleges and universities and that certification is not required by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. All Bible, Core and Theology
courses at FBCS are now accepted by the Association
of Christian Schools International (ASCI). ASCI is not an accrediting body for higher
education. Back to the Table of Contents Course Credits: Unless otherwise indicated, undergraduate courses are for three (3) hours credit. Graduate level courses are four (4) hours. The last digit of the course number indicates the credit hours. Resident branches may offer lab work which will increase the credit hours for selected classes. Back to the Table of Contents Rights of Reproduction of Student Materials: FBCS retains the rights to reproduce, reprint or otherwise use student papers, essays, theses and dissertations. All these, and related works, become the property of FBCS. Back to the Table of Contents Graduate Certificate Programs International Christian Counselors Alliance Certificate Program After you obtain your degree, you may enter the International Christian Counselors Alliance Certificate Program which is offered through the International Commission on Academic Accreditation and in cooperation with FBCS. You will be required to take an additional 8 hours (2 courses) of course work above your degree. After you complete these courses you will be given a test that must be administered by a proctor approved by ICAAI. The cost of the program is listed at tuition.html . The amount may be paid in monthly installments. This program is open to all Christian college and seminary graduates who have majored in Christian Counseling. Please note that this certificate is not a license. Organizational certificates and licenses do not take the place of a state license and are not accepted by any state in lieu of a state license. Christian Education
Teaching Certificate After you obtain your degree, you may enter the International Commission on Academic Accreditation Inc. Christian Education Teaching Certificate program. You will be required to take an additional 8 hours (2 courses) of course work above your degree. After you complete these courses you will be given a test that must be administered by a proctor approved by ICAAI. The cost of the program is listed at tuition.html . The amount may be paid in monthly installments. This program is open to all Christian college and seminary graduates who have majored in Christian Education or a related field. Please note that this
certificate is not secular and is not recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education. Back to the Table of Contents Freedom Achiever's Program® (FAP®): (An adult LD Program) FBCS could be the only Christian college in the world that offers a program specifically designed for Learning Disabled adults. This program gives the LD adult a chance to achieve in areas of their capabilities. The track requires no typical course work, but is personalized to individual needs. The work may be done in the local church and it may include such things as serving as an usher, helping in the nursery, church office work, assisting in hospital or nursing home visits, bus safety monitor and many other practical areas of ministry. An application may be downloaded or requested from the main offices or any branch and completed by the student and/or his/her sponsor. Successful completion of the customized program will result in a Special Ministry Assistant Certificate. Back to the Table of Contents Tuition and Fee Schedule for Correspondence Students: (Does not include text books or materials unless indicated) Many colleges and seminars charge by the
credit hour, but FBCS is a non profit ministry We do understand that these prices look far too low for a quality
education, but we If circumstances prevent you from paying the
Standard Payment, please call Husband/Wife teams may also
request a reduction from the Standard Payment
Please Click Here for Tuiton Rates and Fees Please Click Here for the FBCS Financial Assistance Program Go to Application Form for more information. Back to the Table of Contents Tuition and Fee Schedule for Resident Students: You may contact the resident branch or training center of your choice for these rates. Back to the Table of Contents Payment Plan: Tuition is kept low to make affordable the pursuit of an advanced degree. A pre-approved monthly payment plan is offered to everyone enrolled in FBCS and in most cases the amount of payments can be tailored to fit personal budgets. It is not our objective to make money. Our objective is to offer an opportunity for personal improvement and to promote advancement in the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. You may enroll and make monthly payments by using your credit card online. Back to the Table of Contents Progressive Senior Discount: FBCS offers a unique senior discount policy. The amount of your discount increases with age. You may calculate your own discount. At sixty (60) years of age you will be awarded 10% tuition (not books) discount. For every year thereafter you may deduct another 1%. Example: If you are 72 years of age you would receive 10% + 12% = 22%
This discount must be requested. Back to the Table of Contents Admission Information: Applicants for admission to Freedom Bible College and Seminary are considered without regard to sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, meeting the guidelines of the Civil Rights Act, Section 1984 and all other local and federal programs. FBCS will accept any and all individuals who desire to increase their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ Each prospective student will be assessed according to academic background and experience. An individualized program of study will be set up to meet those needs. The FBCS application for admission must be sent to the admissions office or the selected college or branch. Once the admissions office receives an application, with the agreed upon tuition payment or application fee, the applicant will be notified regarding acceptance and will receive a personalized degree plan. The initial payment will be applied to tuition or will be refunded if the applicant is not accepted for any reason. Application fees are non refundable. For correspondence students semester breaks are not used, application for admission may be made at any time. Resident candidates should contact the FBCS branch of their choice for information on the start date of semesters. To be admitted, all candidates are required to create an application package. This package should contain (1) The completed Application for Enrollment. (2) A recent photo of yourself (family photos are acceptable). (3) A resume of your life and ministry experience. (4) A statement of your salvation experience. (5) A credit card number, check or money order for at least $183. This amount includes your first monthly payment of $100 plus the application fee of $45 plus $38 for your first textbook. (You may choose to purchase more books as you receive a quantity discount.) (6) Transcripts from other colleges attended. (7) Copies of certificates of completion. (8) Other documentation of higher education. Back to the Table of Contents Prerequisites for Admission: A High School diploma or equivalency is required. Back
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Back to the Table of Contents Prior Learning and Other Credits: FBCS awards credit for seminars and workshops attended through work or church. Back to the Table of Contents Military Service Credit Military service personnel from any allied national armed forces branch will receive three (3) hours credit for every year honorably served for a maximum of 12 hours. This credit must be requested upon enrollment. Back to the Table of Contents Life/Work/Ministry Credit: Credit for life, work and ministry will be evaluated. You may have years of part-time or full-time work in Christian service which would be of credit value. You will be asked to submit a short bibliography/resume' for evaluation. These credits may be applied to each degree through the master's level. Life experience credit is not available at the doctoral level. Back to the Table of Contents External Degrees: Freedom Bible College and Seminary offers faculty directed, external degree programs. No campus time is required. Resident Degrees:
Back to the Table of Contents Method of Testing for Correspondence Students: The open book method of testing is used. Testing procedures will accompany all textbooks. For correspondence students, your completed work may be Emailed to the office if prior approval is given. Instructions for this procedure is defined at the online Dean's Page. Method of Testing for Resident Students:
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Back to the Table of Contents Graduation and Class Rings: Annual formal graduation ceremonies are held locally and in the Rogers, Arkansas area. Students who have completed their degrees (or anticipate completion within three months) are encouraged to take part in the ceremonies. Attendance at the ceremonies in Rogers is not mandatory but is encouraged. For correspondence students, all degrees and transcripts will be mailed upon completion of required course work and tuition payments. FBCS offers class rings through Art Carved for those students desiring them. You will find ordering information at our web page or you may obtain it from an official at your resident branch or training center. Back to the Table of Contents Programs of Study: The Programs of Study include required courses, but do not necessarily reflect total hours because of applied life, ministry and transfer credits. Electives may be chosen by FBCS and/or the student to satisfy the additional needed credits. A.
About the Associate Degree It is not necessary to receive an associate degree before entering any bachelor's degree program. When needed, the associate courses will be included in the bachelor program. This saves the student the cost of the associate.
1. Associate
of Liberal Christian Studies B.
About the Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degrees Offered C.
About the Master's Degree
Master's Degrees
Offered Hours required over the track are made up of life/work/ministry (LWMT) credits, prerequisites and electives.
Doctoral Degrees
Offered Prerequisite: NoneF. About the Master's Degree Prerequisite: Bachelor's DegreeG. About the Doctorate Degree
Hours required over the track are made up of transfer credits, prerequisites and electives. Back
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Guidelines
for writing the thesis Freedom Seminary Proposal
– The proposal does not result in any points toward your dissertation grade. 1. Submit a proposal by postal mail to the Doctoral Dissertation Committee.
Resident branch students: Check with your branch for details
on how to submit your work. Any dissertation that is submitted without a complete and correct
Proposal will be returned with no grade. Presentation
1. Your work must be judged worthy of commercial
publication by the Doctoral Dissertation Committee. 2. It must be submitted in duplicate (resident
branch students submit in triplicate). FBCS will retain a copy. 3. It must be bound. Your name should be embossed
in gold on the cover. You are welcome to find your own binding service,
but one that is used quite often is PHD Bookbinding. Their web page
is <http://phdbookbinding.com/>. 4. The finished dissertation must contain your previously approved
thesis statement. It must be in the exact wording as it was originally approved.
It must be alone on its own page. 5. The first sentence of the first
paragraph of your dissertation must be your thesis statement and it must
be word-for-word. Use it in its entirety within the dissertation as needed
to refresh or establish a point. 6. Leave an approval page in the front. It should simply
be headed “Approval Page.” This is where the official FBCS approval stamp
will be placed.
7. You
must use footnotes or endnotes (your choice). Consult your writer’s manual
to find the proper structure and placement of each.
8.
You must include a properly constructed bibliography.
9. Leave the backside of each page blank.
9. Always start chapters a new page with the heading
spaced down one/third of the way from the top of the page.
10. Never use the title Doctor anywhere in the
dissertation unless you have already obtained one previously. You do not
hold that title until the dissertation is approved and your degree is conferred. 11.
Refer to your writer’s manual often Details of the dissertation 1. It must contain a minimum of 37,500 words - About 150 pages. 2. It must
be double spaced. 3. It must
reflect at least 60 cited works.
b. An Introduction Failure to successfully comply with this section will result in a loss of 12 points d. A Bibliography Failure to successfully comply with this section will result in a loss of 12 points 5. Use one of he following style manuals: Failure to successfully comply with this section will result in a loss of 15 points
a. The Chicago Manual of Style, Author: University
of Chicago, Library of Congress location: Z 253, U58c, 1993 b. A Manual for
Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Author: Kate L.Turabian,
Library of Congress location: LB 2369, T929m, 1987
REF-7000 Manual for Writers
of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations
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