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Dear Prospective Student,Welcome and thank you so much for prayerfully considering spending a year or two with us. It would be such a privilege tohave you on one of our campuses in New York, Florida, Canada or Korea.The Word of Life Bible Institute is an incredible place to build a Biblical foundation for life. Imagine being immersed in the Wordof God every day and then having the opportunity to put it right into action in a local church ministry, youth camp, communityoutreach or even as part of an Open Air Evangelism, Sports, or Music Team. You learn the Word and then live it out! As a staffand faculty, you need to know that our focus transcends the classroom. We want to train and prepare you for a life of servicefor Jesus Christ.As you look through the pages of this catalog, it is impossible to miss that the Bible is at the core of all that we do andoffer. Resident professors, combined with widely-known adjunct faculty, will challenge you with the Word of God -perhaps like never before. There’s simply no better place to get into the Word and to grow in your walk with the Lord.I know, because my time at the Bible Institute was one of the best years of my life.Please let us know how we can pray for you and serve you as you consider God’s direction for the days ahead.I’m looking forward to meeting you soon.Don Lough, Jr.Chancellor2

2014-2015 CatalogWord of LifeBible InstituteFoundation 5 - 9Admissions 10 - 14Student Life 15 - 16Ministry 17 - 19Table of Contents...{OurAcademics 20 - 27Administration 28 - 32Canadian Addendum 33 - 36NE Asia Addendum 37 - 393

Dear Prospective Student,Can you imagine anyone building the home of their dreams on a pile of sand? I think we would all agree that this would beridiculous! But, according to Jesus Christ, many people do something very similar. He spoke of two men who built houses; one onsolid rock and the other on sand. Both houses looked great and seemed equally strong until a storm came along and took one ofthem out. You know which one! Chaos suddenly replaced stability because its foundation was defective. Christ went on to say thatthe same holds true in life. It’s not what appears on the surface that counts; it’s what is below ground that makes the difference inthe end! Only those who build their lives on the rock solid foundation of God’s Word can truly live life successfully.At the Word of Life Bible Institute, our goal is to help students dig deep and lay a solid foundation for life through the passionatestudy and practical application of God’s Word. There’s no doubt that a good education involves learning many subjects and skills,but there can be no more important foundation for these than God’s truth. With all that’s going on in the world today, the need forconsistent stability and endurance has never been greater! That’s why every course we offer is either the direct study of the Bibleor subjects related to it. As you prepare for the future, never forget that life isn’t made of dreams; it’s made of decisions. One ofthe best decisions you will ever make is to sink the roots of your life deep into the Word of God. Come and join the hundreds ofyoung men and women from all over the world who are taking Jesus’ words seriously and laying a solid foundation for life at theWord of Life Bible Institute!Mark StroutCEO and Executive Dean4

PhilosophyWord of Life Bible Institute as an educational institutionhas developed its entire program around a particularphilosophy of education. This philosophy of educationis based on three key words: Know (study), Grow (life),and Show (ministry). These three words characterize ourapproach to education.Believers are commanded to study the Word of God,accepting it as their foundation and authority.Since discipleship and character building are theresponsibility of godly leadership, we need to build aninstitution that will educate students in Biblical doctrine andconduct through the classroom and lifestyle of our staff.Our goal is to produce students that practice excellence inthe Christian life bringing glory to God.PrinciplesA. 2 Timothy 2:15We believe that the Bible is not only the foundation formorality, but it is also authoritative in every area that itaddresses. It is, therefore, the beginning of wisdom anda prerequisite for any academic endeavor.B. Colossians 2:6-7We believe that any area of Bible study must be built ona proper relationship with Jesus Christ.C. 2 Timothy 2:1-2We believe that intellectual “knowing” is only abeginning step and that a student has not learned untilhe has put this knowledge into practice.D. Colossians 1:9-11, 2:8-9; Titus 2:7-8We believe that character development is a legitimateconcern of education.E. Ezra 7:10; 1 Corinthians 4:15-16;Matthew 28:19-20We believe that staff and faculty are more than teachers.They are role models and, as such, must displayChristian character and commitment before the student.F. 2 Timothy 3:16; Titus 2:1We believe that doctrine is the foundation for all ourendeavors.Mission StatementThe mission of Word of Life Bible Institute is to educateeach student within a rigorous academic and structureddiscipleship atmosphere preparing him or her to live a lifeof maximum effectiveness for the Lord.Objectives1. Academic Objectives (Study)The Bible Institute offers only Bible and Bible-related coursesin its standard two-year curriculum and in its electives whichare designed for those able to handle additional academicwork. We seek to instill within students a practical workingknowledge of the Bible that will enable them to articulateand defend a Biblical worldview. The specific objectives ofthe academic program are to provide students with:a. An understanding of the context, content andcontribution of every Book of the Bible.b. An understanding of all the basic doctrines oforthodox Christianity.c. An in-depth understanding of the major Books ofthe Bible.d. Particular ministry skills in evangelism, discipleship,Bible study methodology, leadership, counseling, andBiblical communication courses are taught by a dynamiccombination of both resident and adjunct faculty whohave distinguished themselves in their fields of expertise.Courses are structured to meet high academic standardsand are recognized by most Bible colleges so that studentsmay achieve their degree (Bachelor’s or Associate’s inBible) from that Institution without interruption.The above objectives are the specific focus of the AcademicDepartment.2. Spiritual Objectives (Life)In addition to the study of the Bible, the Bible Instituteseeks to develop students’ character and life skills outsidethe classroom. Programs designed to enhance personalspiritual growth are an important part of the Bible Instituteexperience. Our specific objectives are to help everystudent to:a. Develop a habit of daily devotional time in theScriptures.b. Pursue personal godly character and corporateBiblical community.c. Apply Biblical principles of physical, emotional,and social wholeness to daily life. A team of godly,compassionate men and women provide instruction,encouragement, and counsel in both formal and informalsettings, helping students to deepen their relationship withthe Lord and to demonstrate a loving concern for others.The above objectives are the specific focus of the StudentLife Department.6

3. Functional Objectives (Ministry)Whether the Lord leads a student to the mission field, theministry, a trade, a business, a profession, or any other fieldof endeavor, in the light of eternity, the most important issueis how effective that person is for the Lord. Effectiveness inChristian service is measured by the influence that is exertedin the lives of others to lead them to Christ or to help themtoward spiritual maturity. Therefore, the Bible Institute seeksto nurture within students a passion for Christian ministryand to equip them to impact today’s society for Christ byinvolving them in meaningful ministry to others.Our specific objectives are to give every student theopportunity to:a. Share the gospel with someone and/or counsel themto trust Christ as their Savior.b. Use their natural abilities and their spiritual gifts inservice to others.c. Gain first-hand experience in missions.The above objectives are the specific focus of the MinistriesDepartment.ProgramWord of Life Bible Institute is a two-year, non-degreegranting institution whose high academic standards arerecognized by most Christian colleges.The emphasis of the first year is Biblical Foundation.The emphasis of the second year is Ministry Foundation.A diploma is awarded for the successful completion oftwo years, each of which is comprised of two academicsemesters and a summer ministry. Students who completethe first year are also recognized at graduation with aBible certificate.Word of Life Bible Institute is accredited by the TransnationalAssociation of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)which is a federally (USDE) recognized accrediting agencyfor Christian postsecondary education. Word of Life BibleInstitute is listed in the Accredited Institutions of PostsecondaryEducation Directory.Statement of Faith1. We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and NewTestament are verbally inspired of God, and they arewithout error in the original writings, and they are thesupreme and final authority for faith and life.2. We believe in one God, Creator and Sustainer ofthe universe, Who is eternally existent in three persons –Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.3. We believe in the Deity of Jesus Christ; His virginbirth; sinless life; His death to pay the penalty for oursins; His bodily resurrection; His exaltation to God’s righthand; and His personal, imminent, pretribulational andpremillennial return.4. We believe that all men have sinned, and therefore,guilty before God and are under His condemnation.5. We believe that all who by faith receive JesusChrist are then born again of the Holy Spirit, therefore,children of God and eternally saved, and that theHoly Spirit dwells within every believer to enlighten,guide, and enable the believer in life, testimony, andservice. We believe that God answers the prayersof His people and meets their needs according toHis purpose.6. We believe that God gives spiritual gifts to all believersfor the building up of the Body of Christ. However, themiraculous sign-gifts of the Spirit, such as tongues andhealings, were limited to the early church.7. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the just andunjust, the everlasting blessedness of the saved in Glory,and the everlasting conscious punishment of the lostin hell.8. We believe that all believers are called to a lifeof separation from all worldly and sinful practicesand alliances.A Statement on the Historicity of GenesisWord of Life Bible Institute is committed to the historicaland factual accuracy of the Book of Genesis. Therefore,we teach a recent creation of the entire universe andall forms of life in the six, 24-hour days of the creationweek. We believe that Adam and Eve were the first manand woman and that all of mankind has descended fromthem and has inherited a sin nature from their fall into sin,resulting in a cursed creation. We believe in a personalSatan who led some of the angels to rebel, enticed Eveto eat the forbidden fruit, and continues to oppose God’sprogram for human history. We believe in a worldwideflood which explains the disappearance of certain speciesrecorded in the fossil record, the subsequent developmentof mankind from Noah, and the creation of languagegroups and nations from God’s intervention at the Towerof Babel. We believe that Satan’s attempt to overthrowGod is doomed to fail and that the Lake of Fire has beenprepared as a place of eternal conscious punishment forhim, his demons, and all humans who reject Christ.Standard of Conduct1. Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. (including domesticand foreign affiliations under the Word of Life structure)is dedicated to the Lordship of Christ in all areas of life.7

8The distinctives of Word of Life lie in its philosophy andgoals. Those who are directly associated with Word ofLife, including directors, staff, faculty, and students, forma community and are not a collection of autonomousindividuals. These associates consequently bear certainresponsibilities and obligations within the organizationfor the implementation of its philosophy and goals.In order that the organization functions smoothly and itsgoals be realized, it is necessary that there be a mutualcommitment to a corpus of standards which involvethe willing surrender of certain individual purposesand goals.2. Word of Life must follow specific Biblical principleswhich relate to Christian behavior. Therefore, Wordof Life prohibits practices which are clearly forbiddenby the Word of God, such as drunkenness, sexualimmorality, dishonesty, etc. (1 Corinthians 6: 9-20).Further, to expect the Christian to exemplify Christianlove, consideration for the rights of others, honesty, anda high sense of Christian ethics is to expect only thatwhich the Word of God teaches to be primary in thecharacter of the Christian (Ephesians 4:24-5:8).3. Word of Life is firmly committed to a literalinterpretation of the Bible and rejects any attempt to“reinterpret” Scripture in light of “modern” moral orpsychological theories. In the Biblical account of creation,the family was the first societal institution ordained byGod (Genesis 1:27; 2:18-22). Furthermore, Scriptureplainly declares that the first two humans created byGod were a man and a woman (Genesis 1:27; 2:18-22). God joined the man and woman in the holy rite ofmatrimony and commanded them to be fruitful, multiply,and replenish the earth (Genesis 1:28). Therefore, theonly legitimate marriage is the joining of one man andone woman (Genesis 2:24; Romans 7:2; 1 Corinthians7:10; Ephesians 5:22-23).In both the Old and New Testaments, God hascommanded that no intimate sexual activity shouldtake place outside of a marriage between a man anda woman. Accordingly, all forms of homosexuality,lesbianism, bisexuality, bestiality, incest, fornication,adultery, and pornography are sinful perversions ofGod’s gift of sex (Genesis 2:24; 19:5, 13; 26:8-9;Leviticus 18:1-30; Romans 1:26-29; 1 Corinthians 5:1;6:9; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 13:4).Since Word of Life believes that all sexual activity outsideof marriage between a man and a woman, includinghomosexual practices, are in direct opposition to God’sWord and constitute a direct contradiction to God’sinstitution of the home, Word of Life will not employor continue to employ men or women who promote orparticipate in homosexual behavior or any other sexualactivity outside of marriage.4. Word of Life recognizes the principles of whichare intrinsically innocent. However, Word of Life alsorecognizes that liberty needs to be restricted in certaininstances. Scriptural precedent is found in Acts 15 andRomans 14, where certain practices inherently innocentwere forbidden because they could do spiritual harm toother members of the Christian community. Verses forreference include:• 1 Corinthians 6:12 - Lawful, but not expedient(not profitable for our good)• 1 Corinthians 10:23 - Lawful, but not edifying• 1 Corinthians 8:9 - Could be a stumbling block• Romans 1:32 - Christians are different, and byliving like the world, we approve of it. There shouldbe no pleasure in watching sin.• Ephesians 5:6-7, 11 - Don’t be deceived with vanityand participate in it.• Colossians 3:17 - Make sure it pleases the Lord, notthe emotions - flesh or self.• Hebrews 12:1-2 - Lay aside weights as well asthe sin.5. Certain principles of conduct are a necessary part ofthe effort to establish an atmosphere within which thegoals of Word of Life can be realized. For this reason,Word of Life requires associates of the organizationto refrain from the possession or use of alcoholicbeverages, tobacco, illicit drugs, from gambling and theuse of traditional playing cards, from the participation inoath-bound secret organizations (societies), from socialdancing of any type, from attendance at the motionpicture theater, and commercial stage productions.Christian discretion and restraint will be exercised inall choices of entertainment, including radio, television,audio and visual recordings, and various forms ofliterature. Also, Christian discretion will be exercisedin observance of the Lord’s Day. Furthermore, it isexpected that associates will actively support a localBible-believing church through service, giving, andallegiance.6. Word of Life rejects the principle that exposure toand/or experimentation with doubtful and objectionablepractices is essential to the development of moral orintellectual discernment and/or discrimination. Word ofLife reserves the right to make the final decision in anyquestionable area.7. Word of Life recognizes that observance of Wordof Life standards does not comprise the whole of anindividual’s responsibility to God and hence doesnot necessarily indicate that one is living a life of fullcommitment. The philosophy of Word of Life, however,maintains that willingness to obey these standards showsa maturity and spiritual concern for the whole Christiancommunity (Galatians 5:13-24).

8. Conduct that is an offense to good taste, soundmorality, or Christian propriety will not be acceptable.While some may not have personal convictions whollyin accordance with Word of Life standards, the purposeunderlying them necessitates the honorable obedience tothem. If an individual can no longer in integrity conformto them, that person should withdraw from Word of Life.Willful disobedience of these standards will bring aboutdismissal from Word of Life immediately.9. To insure that the doctrinal position of Word of Lifewill be maintained in an uncompromising manner andbelieving that a consistent and exemplary life shouldbe expected of those who undertake the instruction andguidance of Christian youth, it is required that thoseassociated with the organization shall individually affirmby signing the following at the time of initial associationand shall so reaffirm at such time as determined byWord of Life.9

Admissions Requirements1. Each applicant must be at least 17 years of age atthe time of registration.2. Since the Bible Institute is a postsecondary Institute,each applicant must be a high school graduate, haveobtained a GED or have met the requirements ofNew York State (or their state) regarding High Schoolcompletion.3. Transcripts are required for all secondary and postsecondaryeducation.4. Each applicant must be in agreement with Wordof Life’s Statement of Faith and signify a willingness toabide by its Standard of Conduct.5. Each applicant must give testimony to being bornagain and indicate a sincere desire to study the Wordof God.6. It is recommended that each student take eitherthe ACT or SAT test and have the results sent to theAdmissions Office at Word of Life Bible Institute. TheACT scores are preferred. The ACT School Code is2991; the SAT School Code is 7974.Note: Once a student has been accepted to Word of Life BibleInstitute or one of its teaching sites, transfer of that acceptance toanother teaching site must be approved through the Word of Life BibleInstitute Admissions Office.Ability to BenefitIt is in a student’s best interest to receive either a highschool diploma or its equivalent before beginning collegework. However, there is another process by which yourability to benefit can be determined.Students who do not possess a high school diploma or whohave not passed the General Education Development testsare required to demonstrate the ability to benefit from theprograms offered at Word of Life Bible Institute.Students must demonstrate the ability to benefit by thefollowing methods:Option 1Successful completion of a training program in the UnitedStates Armed Forces.Option 2Successful completion of at least 15 credit hours atan accredited institution of higher education with anaccumulative GPA of at least a 2.0 on a four-point scale.Notice of NondiscriminatoryPolicy as to StudentsThe Word of Life Bible Institute admits students of anyrace, color, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights,privileges, programs, and activities generally accordedor made available to students at the Institute. It doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, or nationaland ethnic origin in its educational policies, admissionspolicies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic andother school-administered programs.International Student AdmissionsDue to difficulties that often arise, international studentsare advised to make early contact with the AdmissionsDepartment. Please note that all documents must betranslated into U.S. English. Applicants are advised toadhere to the following procedures:1. Complete and return the application, autobiography,and two reference forms.2. Each applicant must be able to read, write andcommunicate in English. If English is not your first languageyou must pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) with a 61 or better on the internet based test.Students who have attended one of Word of Life’s SYMEprograms must pass the MPT (Michigan Placement Test)with a score of 81 (with 4 months completed), 71 (with6 months completed) or 61 (with 8 months completed) toattend. Students should submit TOEFL scores to Word ofLife Bible Institute using our TOEFL Code 3955.3. Submit high school and any postsecondarytranscripts.4. Obtain and complete a Financial SupportDeclaration. Return to the Admissions office,ATTN: International Student Advisor.Transferring into Word of LifeBible InstituteWord of Life Bible Institute will consider for transfercoursework completed at accredited institutions ofpostsecondary education whose accrediting agenciesare recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Only coursework completed at a C average or betterwill be considered for transfer after a review by theAcademic Dean. Students need to provide a transcript forall accredited coursework taken and indicate a desire totransfer coursework before enrolling in the current semester.11

Coursework earned at a non-accredited institutionmay be submitted for review with an official transcriptand course descriptions. Coursework earned atnon-accredited institutions will be considered on a case bycase basis by the Academic Dean. In most cases, refusal totransfer work will be based on content or academic standardsincompatible with the courses required for graduation at theWord of Life Bible Institute.Since the Word of Life Bible Institute offers a unifiedcurriculum in each of the 4 academic semesters andexists as a discipleship program requiring that all residentstudents maintain a full load of coursework each semester,students may transfer in only the number of courses thatwould enable them to maintain a full load substituting thetransferred courses with electives or video coursework.Students may also transfer in an entire semester’s worthof coursework or an entire year’s worth of coursework oncethe coursework has been evaluated by the Academic Dean.Graduates of the Word of Life Bible Institute must complete50% of the work towards graduation at Word of LifeBible Institute.Transferring to Other SchoolsDepending on the anticipated course of study and academicrecord, up to two years of credit is granted by most Christiancolleges. Among the schools that have granted credit forcoursework in the past at Word of Life are the following:Appalachian Bible College, Baptist Bible College of ClarksSummit, Calvary Bible College, Cedarville University,Christian Heritage College, Davis College, Grace College,Cornerstone University, Lancaster Bible College, LibertyUniversity, Moody Bible Institute, Pensacola ChristianCollege, Cairn University, Piedmont Baptist College,Southeastern College at Wake Forest, Tennessee TempleUniversity, The Masters College, Washington Bible Collegeand many others. Scholarships are often offered by manyof these schools to Word of Life Bible Institute graduates.Cost2014-2015 school year cost:1 st year 2 nd yearTuition $ 7,650 $ 7,650Room & Board $ 6,400 $ 6,400Basic Fees* $ 1,210 $ 900Total Annual Cost $15,260 $14,950* Fees for second year students do not include the costof books. Fees for first year students include Bible studysoftware as well as most required books and all class notesin electronic form. Students are strongly encouraged tobring tablets or laptops to class for note-taking purposes.These must have a battery life exceeding five hours sinceclass size does not allow for power outlets. Paper notes areavailable for an additional fee of $80 per semester. Some12students may incur additional fees due to participation inspecialty ministry programs.Word of Life Bible Institute bills students on the basis of2 semesters. The fall semester is billed in August and thespring semester is billed in January. All prices are subjectto change without notice.Payment SchedulePayments for the fall and spring semesters are due andpayable when the student registers for that semester.Students may use approved credit cards (VISA, MasterCard or Discover) to pay their school bills. Payment plansare available; please contact the Business Office for details.Financial AidThe New York and Florida teaching sites participate inFederal Title IV financial aid programs and are eligibleto process Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Plus Loans, FederalWork Study and FSEOG federal assistance programs. TheTitle IV school code is 011859. The following scholarshipsare available for students who have participated in theWord of Life Club program: Teens Involved Internationalaward certificates and Cre8ive Discipleship certificates.Also, qualified students who have worked at a Word ofLife Camp can apply for the Summer Training Corps (STC)Scholarship. Many other scholarships are also available.Interested students should contact the Bible Institute FinancialAid Office for more information. Information concerningadditional scholarships, financial aid information, andapplications are available online at www.wordoflife.edu.Word of Life Bible Institute offers several scholarships eachyear to students who demonstrate spiritual maturity andleadership abilities. These scholarships are for the positionof student leadership. Student Leaders are responsible foroverseeing student life in the dorms, for enforcing standardsand regulations, for supervising specific work assignments,and for assuming other leadership roles associated withcampus life.Scholarship funds are also made available for dependentchildren of parents who are full-time pastors or missionaries.Word of Life is also approved for the training of veteransand dependents of disabled veterans. Word of Life iseligible to participate in the Post-911program.Each student is expected to have completed arrangementsnecessary to meet any and all financial obligations byregistration. Grades are issued only to students whoseaccounts are paid in full. Diplomas and final transcriptsare not issued until all financial obligations have been met.Standards for academic progress must be maintained to beeligible for both federal and institutional aid.

RefundsIf a student withdraws or is dismissed from school, refundswill be granted on the following basis:Within the first week .................. 100 %During the second week ................ 85 %During the third week .................. 70 %During the fourth week ................. 55 %During the fifth week ................... 40 %During the sixth week .................. 25 %After the sixth week .................No refundFederal/State grants and loans will be refundedaccording to current Federal/State regulations.DismissalThe student handbook is available online at www.wordoflife.edu and provided for all students when theyregister. This handbook supplies additional informationconcerning all areas of life at the Bible Institute. Any studentwho cannot cheerfully abide by these would be expectedto withdraw from the school.FacilitiesClassroomsIn New York, first-year classes are held in the Jack WyrtzenCenter, a 1,200-seat auditorium. Second-year classes areheld in Council Hall, a 600-seat auditorium.In Florida, students meet in the George Theis AssemblyCenter, located on the Youth Camp property. They alsomeet at times in the 1,200-seat Harry Bollback PerformingArts Center.LibrariesIn New York, the Charles C. Ryrie Library houses over30,000 volumes. In Florida, the campus library housesover 15,000 volumes. Students have access to Biblecommentaries, resource and theological works, andbiographies as well as devotional and Christian life books.Audio and video recordings of classes are also availablefor students.Academic dismissal may occur when a student’s GPA isless than 1.00 during the first semester of attendance, 1.50during the second semester, or less than 2.00 cumulativeGPA to continue into the second year. Exceptions to thispolicy may be made by petition to the Academic Dean.Recognition1. Word of Life Bible Institute is accredited by theTransnational Association of Christian Colleges andSchools, an institutional accrediting body. TRACS canbe contacted at 15935 Forest Rd, Forest, VA 24551, orby phone at (434) 525-9539, www.tracs.org.2. The New York State Education Department approvesWord of Life Bible Institute for operation in New York State.3. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security approvesWord of Life Bible Institute for the training of internationalstudents.4. The New York State Education Department approvesWord of Life Bible Institute for the training of veterans.5. Transfer to other schools: Depending upon the anticipatedcourse of study and academic record, two years of creditare normally granted by most Christian colleges for thosestudents completing two years at Word of Life Bible Institute.13

New York CampusThe New York main campus is situated in the heart of theAdirondack Mountains. Its 270 acres stretch northwardalong the western shore of Schroon Lake, offeringpanoramic views of God’s creation at every turn.Montreal, Quebec is 120 miles north, while Albany, thestate capital, lies just 77 miles due south. The colorful LakePlacid Olympic Village, historic Fort Ticonderoga, andmany ski resorts are also within easy driving distance.The campus is easily accessible by car or bus via theAdirondack Northway (Interstate 87) which runs north andsouth within one mile of the school and by plane at theAlbany International Airport.Florida CampusThe Hudson, Florida teaching site is situated in the midstof over 500 acres of lakes, forests, and beautiful scenery,just a few miles from the sunny Gulf Coast and 25 milesnorth of Tampa. The popular resort area of Orlando and thebeautiful white sunny beaches are also within easy drivingdistance. It is easily accessible by car via I-75 and by planeat the Tampa International Airport.Word of Life Bible Institute FL13001 Word of Life Dr.Hudson, FL 34699www.wordoflife.eduWord of Life Bible Institute NYP.O. Box 129 | 4200 Glendale Rd.Pottersville, NY 12860-0129www.wordoflife.eduNew York Calendar of Events 2014-2015September 2 ............Student Leadership Training& Sports Team Tryouts ArrivalSeptember 11 .......... Returning Student RegistrationSeptember 12 .......................RegistrationSeptember 12 - 14 ..............Opening WeekendNovember 26 - December 1 .......Thanksgiving BreakDecember 12 - January 5 ..............Winter BreakJanuary 2 ............ Students Return (back by 7 pm)January 14 .......Spring Semester Registration (1-4 pm)January 16 -18 ................Missions ConferenceJanuary 27 ............Spring Semester Classes BeginMarch 9 - 23. ......................Spring BreakMarch 23 ........... Students Return (back by 7 pm)March 27 - 29 ...............Founder’s ConferenceMay 29 ........... Spring Semester Ends after ExamsJune 16 ................Students Return for SummerCamp MinistryAugust 22 ...................Summer Camp Ends& BaccalaureateAugust 23 ......... Graduation for the Class of 2015These dates are subject to change. Please check the calendar page onthe www.wordoflife.edu website for current information.Florida Calendar of Events 2014-2015August 24 - September 2 ....Student Leadership Training& Sports Team Tryouts ArrivalSeptember 4 ................. Student Life TrainingSeptember 12 ....................... RegistrationSeptember 12 - 14 ..............Opening WeekendNovember 26 - December 1 ........Thanksgiving BreakDecember 12 - January 5 ..............Winter BreakJanuary 5 ............Students Return (back by dinner)January 20 - 22 ...............Missions ConferenceJanuary 20 ............... Fall Semester Classes EndNew Spring Semester Students ArriveJanuary 20 .......Spring Semester Registration (1-4 pm)January 27 ............Spring Semester Classes BeginMarch 27 - April 13 ................. Spring BreakApril 13 .............Students Return (back by dinner)May 22 ............Spring Semester Ends after ExamsJune 6 .................Students Return for SummerCamp MinistryAugust 7 ....................Summer Camp Ends& BaccalaureateAugust 8 ...........Graduation for the Class of 2015These dates are subject to change. Please check the calendar page on thewww.wordoflife.edu website for current information.14

Student Life DepartmentPurpose StatementThe Student Life Department exists to provide theleadership and atmosphere so that each student canbe Biblically discipled and encouraged to “bear fruit”(Gal. 5:22-24) in their relationship with one another andwith Christ.Staff InteractionWord of Life Bible Institute strives to maintain a closerelationship between students and staff. Many membersof Word of Life Fellowship’s staff are involved in disciplingstudents during the school year. Staff members encouragestudents as they grow in their personal devotions, discussthings they are learning in class, and challenge them inareas where the student may be struggling. Studentshave ready access to any staff or faculty member andare encouraged to seek help and counsel for spiritual,academic, or personal problems.Study HoursFor students needing extra help with academics, requiredstudy hours are held Monday through Thursday eveningsfrom 7-9.Student LeadershipEvery year a number of students are selected to participatein the leadership of our campus. The two primary positionsof leadership are Dorm Resident Assistants and ServiceResident Assistants. Students are selected based on theirleadership ability and character and contribute in a majorway to the development of our student body. Studentleaders also receive a scholarship.Student ActivitiesBringing together Bible knowledge and practicalapplication of that truth is a key component of the Student LifeDepartment. Each semester the Student Events Coordinatororganizes a variety of social activities to give students afun way to get to know other students and to implement ina practical way what they are learning in the classroom.Some of these events include coffee houses, paintball, skiing,snowboarding, hiking, talent shows, sports tournaments, aswell as many other events and activities.Casual Sports and IntramuralsA wide variety of sports opportunities happen at Word of Lifeboth in casual and intramural settings. Students participatein football, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, basketball,and table tennis. Both New York and Florida campuses havetennis courts as well.Student CouncilIn the spring students nominate and vote for students torepresent them in the following year as a Student Council.The Student Council consists of a President, Vice President,Chaplain, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Council representsthe student body as a whole and is guided in their yearlyactivities by the Student Events Coordinator. They plan andlead in a variety of events ranging from spiritually-focusedevents to fun, campus life events.Health CenterOn-campus health care is provided by a registered nurse oran emergency medical technician during hours of operation.After hours, students may contact campus first aid or 911 inthe event of medical emergencies. Our facilities are locatednear off campus walk-in and emergency-care facilities.Doctor’s appointments at one of our area medical centersmay be scheduled through our Health Center.WorshipThere are a variety of means, in addition to the classroom,for students to grow in their walk with God. The Student LifeDepartment is responsible for developing chapel services,Sunday morning worship, and Sunday evening Bible studieswhere the Word of God is taught in a passionate anddynamic way.Missions Conference*At the end of the fall semester, several days are devotedto a special emphasis on missionary service. These daysprovide vital information for students considering missionsand often dramatically change the direction of many lives.Founder’s Conference* - NYA highlight of the spring semester is the Bible conferencewhere gifted conference speakers minister the Word,meeting the spiritual needs of the Bible Institute family.*Attendance at this conference is required as part of the program.16

Ministries DepartmentPurpose StatementThe Ministries Department is to provide training andopportunity for each student to participate in multiple,meaningful ministry opportunities that have the potential tosignificantly impact the lives of others.Ministry PhilosophyCompleting the education process at Word of Life BibleInstitute are the ministry opportunities which combine thestudents’ knowledge of Scripture and their own personalChristian life to influence the lives of others. Throughvarious means, we provide opportunities for students towork out their faith as Christ would have them to do. Justas evangelism was very close to the heart of Jesus, it is verymuch an important part of the ministry of Word of Life. Thestudents are not just taught principles of God’s Word, butthey also learn how to apply these principles in everydaylife through specific ministries.First-Year StudentsWe take a very strategic approach with our first-yearstudents to provide them with classroom learning andhands-on ministry opportunities. Every first-year student willlearn from a classroom setting how to personally share theirfaith one on one. We will provide a 10 hour accreditedcourse on how to take everyday conversations and directthem towards spiritual matters, ultimately culminating inthe sharing of the gospel. Each student will then be givenopportunities to make it practical as we take them to heavilypopulated areas, send them on youth activities and retreatsand provide opportunities to serve and interact throughvarious service outreaches.Second-Year Students - NYSince we consider our Second-Year Program to be aministry foundation, we provide many more opportunitiesfor students to develop and strengthen their God-given giftsand abilities. From Crisis Pregnancy Center outreachesto Elderly Home service help and consistent weekly localchurch involvement to ministries that students createthemselves, we believe that students are provided with awide range of opportunities that will best prepare them forfuture service.Sample Ministry OpportunitiesNote: Ministry offerings vary at teaching sites.Summer CampThe Summer Institute of Camping (SIC) is one of theunique aspects of the Bible Institute training. Supervisedcounseling experience and on-the-job training are availableto the student through opportunities to work with every agegroup: children, junior high, senior high, and college andcareer young adults. This summer program is the capstoneof their year of training, as it utilizes the classroom learningaccumulated during that year.Snow Camp - NYEach weekend during the winter, Word of Life Bible Institutehosts up to 430 young people at our New York campusand 100 at our Canadian campus for Snow Camp. Manystudents have the opportunity to apply their classroomknowledge to practical experience as camp counselors.The students will be involved in every aspect of runningthe camp from counseling, to working on maintenance, torunning the program. Those at the Florida teaching site willcounsel in the winter camping program there.Music MinistryIn New York, students may audition at the beginning of theFall semester for the Word of Life Collegians, the school’schoral group. Once chosen for Collegians, there areopportunities to be a part of smaller traveling ensembles.The Collegians are involved in Fall and Spring tours wherethey will minister in schools and churches for 10 dayseach semester. In Florida and Canada, students will havethe opportunity to audition for our ensemble groups. ForCollegians, the purchase of an outfit is required. We alsohave several opportunities across our teaching sites forstudents to audition for our Campus Praise teams. Theseteams will lead corporate worship during campus services,in local churches and various youth events. We are lookingfor students who play the guitar, drums, keyboard, etc…18

Sports Ministry - NYThe sports ministry has an incredible opportunityfor discipleship and evangelism through the avenueof sports. This ministry is available for those studentswho have special abilities in the area of athletics.Tryouts are necessary to select the students who willform the teams that represent Word of Life Bible Institute.Sports offered:I. Men’s BasketballII. Women’s BasketballIII. Men’s SoccerIV. Women’s VolleyballDramaThis program allows students to use their dramatic abilitiesto minister in churches, Christian schools and elsewhere.Students must try out during the first week of school.The drama teams practice at least once a week.Performances include both short skits and more specialized,longer presentations regarding salvation and dedication.The purchase of an outfit is required.Ministry TeamsStudents on Ministry Teams will assist in various ministryoutreaches and events both on and off campus primarilyfocusing on teen ministry. In addition students providesupport to other organizations or businesses in thecommunity and on campus.Church Support MinistryOpportunities to work within the local church are available.This program is run as a ministry of a local church andgives opportunities to work with both saved and unsavedboys and girls.Prison Ministry - NYThis ministry provides opportunities to work withinthe prison system teaching Bible studies and holdingin-prison seminars. This ministry takes place during theweek and is only available to men.Albany Medical Center (Girls Only) - NYWhile serving on the AMC team, students will have theunique opportunity to interact with children staying at theAlbany Medical Center. This team will be responsibleto plan activities and crafts for the children. Students willalso have the opportunity to serve at the Ronald McDonaldHouse to be a testimony to the families and employeesworking there.Public School Release Time - NYRelease Time is an established after-school ministry in theSchroon Lake Central School. Each week teams will havethe opportunity to lead games and songs, teach a lesson,or help review the memory verse.Rescue Mission Ministry (Men Only) - NYThe Capital City Rescue Mission of Albany NY will provideteams with the opportunity to serve through a work project,leading chapel services, and serving the guests dinner.Open Door Soup Kitchen - NYThis team will travel every other Monday to serve mealsand interact with those in need in the Glens Falls area.Open Air EvangelismTraining in street evangelism is offered under the supervisionof Word of Life’s Open Air Evangelism Ministry. Studentsspend time in urban areas such as New York City, Tampa,or Toronto, learning to be a witness to children and adults.Spanish Ministry - NYStudents on these teams will partner with Spanish youthministries of New York City. They will be scheduled forone trip of ministry and will also be required to attend atraining session before they leave.19

Academic DepartmentPurpose StatementThe Academic Department seeks to train each student withina rigorous academic atmosphere to maximize the student’seffectiveness for the Lord by the practical discernment ofBiblical truth.IntroductionA refreshing exposure to a diversity of teaching styles andministry philosophies makes the Word of Life Bible Instituteexperience unique. Resident faculty members teach BibleSurvey and Theology the entire first year providing aunified overview of the 66 books of the Bible and theprincipal doctrines of the Christian faith. Adjunct facultyprovide an interesting counterpoint as they exegete Booksof the Bible, teaching from their perspectives as pastors,missionaries, evangelists, college presidents, or college andseminary professors.Course of StudyWord of Life Bible Institute offers a 24-month course ofstudy in New York. A diploma is awarded for the successfulcompletion of two years, each of which is comprisedof two academic semesters and one term of practicalministry emphasis. Students who complete the first yearare recognized with a Bible certificate and are eligible tocontinue to the second year of the program. Students whofinish the first year with under a 2.0 will be awarded acertificate of attendance.The grading scale is:Percent Grade Points/Hour93-100 .................A ...............4.0089-92 ..................B+ ...............3.5085-88 ..................B ................3.0081-84 ..................C+ ...............2.5077-80 ..................C ................2.0074-76 ..................D+ ..............1.5060-73 ..................D ...............1.000-59 ...................F ...................0List (3.00 – 3.49), Academic Probation (2.00 or below),and Academic Discipline (below 1.50 at end of firstsemester to below 2.00 by middle of second academicsemester). Details of Academic Probation, Discipline, orDismissal are found in the Academic Handbook.There is limited academic assistance offered for studentswith academic struggles: group tutoring, peer tutoring,study skills seminars, and academic advising. Studentsmay contact the Academic Dean for further informationregarding these programs.Students are involved in a full schedule of classes, a sixto eight hour/week work program, chapel services, apersonal quiet time, and weekly ministries. The schedulenormally provides for morning classes. Afternoons areoccupied with work assignments, physical educationclasses, and free time.Saturdays and Sundays are occasionally devoted to specialseminars and practical experience in various ministryareas. Special emphasis is given to expose each student tomany different ministry opportunities. Evening electives areoffered during each academic semester.Graduation RequirementsStudents must:1. Complete one year of the core curriculum with acumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher toreceive a Bible certificate. Students who complete twoyears of the core curriculum with a grade point averageof 2.0 or higher will receive a diploma.2. Complete successfully the ministry and internshiprequirements.3. Be in agreement with the Word of Life Statementof Faith.Students will be allowed to participate in recognitionceremonies but will not receive their diploma or transcriptsuntil all financial obligations have been met in full. Thosemeeting all of the requirements of the first year, but with acumulative average of less than 2.0, receive a Certificateof Attendance. Students can begin their training in eitherSeptember (first semester) or February (second semester).Grades can be viewed online with the appropriatepassword. All grades issued at the end of the semester arefinal and are placed on the student’s transcript.When grades are computed, a student may be placed inone of several classifications depending upon their gradepoint average: Dean’s Honor List (3.50 or above), Dean’s21

First–Year CurriculumNote: Course offerings may vary at teaching sites.First Semester (fall)Hours*Old Testament Survey BSHG104 3Theology I THEO101 3General Epistles BIBL160 2Old Testament Exposition I BIBL170 2Daniel & Revelation BIBL167 2Gospels Exposition BIBL175 2Personal Evangelism & Acts EVAN102 2Christian Disciplines I PRTH104 2Physical Education I PHED101 1Total 19Second Semester (spring)New Testament Survey BSHG103 3Theology II THEO102 3Old Testament Exposition II BIBL171 2Church History CHHI102 2Pauline Epistles BIBL185 2Romans BIBL145A 2Pastoral Epistles & Counseling BIBL180 2Christian Disciplines II PRTH105 2Physical Education II PHED102 1Total 19Summer Ministry:Summer Institute of CampingIntro to Counseling CHCA101 4First Aid or Leadership PHED303 2Total 6Students will be involved for a minimum of 15 hours aweek in our discipleship program. This includes a dailyquiet time, dorm devotions, work assignment and Scripturememorization. Students will also participate in a ministry.This will include training and on-the-field experience. Hourswill vary depending upon the semester.*1 hour is equivalent to 15 classroom hours of 50 minutes each.Second–Year Curriculum–NYFirst Semester (fall)Hours*Bible Study Methods COMM208A 2Apologetics & World Views THEO219 3Old Testament Exposition III BIBL270 2Practical Theology I PRTH216 2Practical Theology II PRTH217A, B 2NT Exposition BIBL275 3Youth Work YTHC213 2Christian Disciplines III PRTH204 2Physical Education III PHED201 1Total 19Second Semester (spring)Homiletics/Public Speaking COMM201/202 2Hermeneutics THEO212 2Dispensationalism THEO211 2Missions MISS207 2Contemporary Issues THEO220 2Evangelizing Monotheists EVAN203 2Marriage, Family & the Home YTHC214 2Spiritual Disciplines RTH219 2Christian Disciplines IV PRTH205 2Physical Education IV PHED202 1Total 19Summer Internship:Youth Ministry or PRTH310 6Missions Internship*1 hour is equivalent to 15 classroom hours of 50 minutes each.Bible ExpositionStudents receive dynamic training in the classroom from animpressive list of Bible scholars who make the Scripturescome alive. Understanding God’s Word is the first step tobecoming effective leaders for Christ.These courses are taught by adjunct faculty in one-weekor two-week modules. This unique approach provides ahighly qualified and versatile faculty. Ten class lecturesare devoted each week to a specific module. Final examsfor that module are given at the beginning of the followingweek. In most cases these lectureships are averagedinto the larger courses in the chart above (for example:Hebrews, James, and 2 Peter/Jude are combined to formthe 2 semester hour course called “General Epistles”).22

Courses taught by resident faculty contain multiples of 10clock hours of classroom activity. Topics taught by adjunctfaculty have an additional 30 minutes for testing added toeach 10 clock hours of instruction.Course DescriptionsApologetics & World Views THEO219Apologetics: Twenty lectures will be invested in theTheology of Evangelism: How should we approach thesecular mind with the claims of Christ? In this topic we willinvestigate the various models of Christian Apologetics:rational, semi-rational and presuppositional; concludingwith support for the presuppositional approach. Various“rational” presentations will be considered for the sakeof “pre-evangelism” such as: the historicity of Scriptures,Jesus Christ and His resurrection; prophecy and the law ofaverages; the contribution of archaeology.Cults & World Religions: Twenty-six lectures will beinvested in a study of the cults and world views youthworkers may face while ministering with young people.This study will include Jehovah Witnesses, Mormonism,Moonies, Hare Krishna, the New Age Movement, and fivelectures on the non-monotheistic World Religions.Bible Study Methods COMM208A46 clock hoursThis course is designed to introduce the student to the basicprinciples of Biblical research. The various Bible studytools and methods will be taught. The skills learned in thiscourse will be used in the Homiletics and Public SpeakingCourses.30 clock hoursChristian Disciplines PRTH104, 105,204, 205A minimum of 225 hours each semester are spent in avariety of required activities designated to cultivate andmature each student in a godly fashion. Students mustcomplete these components in each semester of theirstudies. Approximately 50% of the grade will be objective.The rest is subjective: evaluations by the Deans, ResidentAssistants, other students and the student himself. Thestudent is trained in the areas of quiet time, prayer,personal evangelism, testimonies, Sunday School lessons,and devotional talks. In the fall, the students are preparedfor witnessing with weekend seminars by experiencedevangelists. During the first half of the fall semester, thestudents are led on witnessing trips by the staff. The studentbody is then divided into several ministry groups: Choir,Open Air Evangelism, Local Church Ministries, Children’sMinistry Teams, Spanish Outreaches, etc. This courseprovides a tool for the staff counselor and a measuring stickfor the student to gauge his character as observed throughthe eyes of others. Included in these hours are quiet time (apersonal time of intense Biblical reflection: 2.5 hours perweek), devotions (observed recitation time: 1.5 hours perweek), chapel (less formal lecture time addressing a widerange of current or pertinent issues: 2 hours per week),worship (structured services with student participation invarious aspects of traditional worship services: 3 hours perweek), work assignment (supervised training addressingmarket-place skills and attitudes: six to eight hours perweek) and Scripture memory (recitation time testing thestudent’s mastery of assigned verses).Church History CHHI102225 clock hours per semesterOne week is given to tracing the conflict between God andSatan throughout human history. Two weeks are spent inproviding the outline of church history. The student willgain an appreciation for the faithful personalities of thepast, aspiring to learn more and become more like them.31.5 clock hoursContemporary Issues THEO220This course will deal with the “Issues” of the 21st century. Tenlectures will be dedicated to an analysis of the CharismaticMovement. Ten lectures will be dedicated to Postmodernismand the Emerging Church. These lectures are designedas an introductory study of Postmodernism and some of itscultural, social, moral, and spiritual implications. The workinghypothesis of the course is that the postmodern thinkingpresents new cultural, social, moral and spiritual challengesfor the Christian. These lectures examine the developmentof Postmodernism and its logical conclusions. They willespecially focus on the theory of Moral Relativism. Theselectures will also examine the nature and the challenges ofthe emergent church movement which is heavily influencedby postmodern culture. A final ten lectures will be spentdiscussing the history of fundamentalism, liberalism, neoorthodoxyand neo-evangelicalism. Also discussed will be:abortion, sexual addictions, divorce and remarriage, theKJV debate, interracial marriages, the role of women inthe church, the Christian and social responsibility, pacifism,and Christian standards.31.5 clock hours23

Daniel & Revelation BIBL167Daniel: Many of the foundations of Dispensationalismcan be traced to this book. Special attention is devoted tothe role of a strong testimony in a decadent society.Revelation: The signs and symbols of this propheticbook are presented within a dispensational framework.Dispensationalism THEO21131.5 clock hoursThe Christian philosophy of history will be discussed andthe dispensational system of interpretation presented as thebest way to understand God’s program on Planet Earth,both for the “The Church” and “Israel.”Evangelizing Monotheists EVAN20330 clock hoursThis course is designed to explore principles for evangelisticwork among monotheists. Ten lectures will be devotedto each of the following: Jewish evangelism, Islamicevangelism, and evangelism among Roman Catholics.General Epistles BIBL16031.5 clock hoursThe student will study either 1 Peter or 2 Peter/Jude plusJames and Hebrews.1 Peter reveals the heart of Peter andexhorts believers to endure in the Christian life. 2 Peter andJude emphasize the dangers of personal and corporateapostasy. James is a personal challenge to a pure Christianlife. Hebrews is a masterful explanation of the superiorityof Christ as taught in light of the background of the book ofLeviticus. The New Covenant is a major emphasis.Gospels Exposition BIBL17531.5 clock hoursThe student will study Matthew for twenty lectures and theneither ten lectures in John or the Passion Week of the Life ofChrist. In Matthew the Life and Ministry of Christ is studiedfrom the Jewish perspective. In John the Life of Christ willbe presented with an emphasis on why John expectedJews and Gentiles to believe in Jesus of Nazareth. In thePassion Week, ten class sessions will cover the events of thelast week of the Life of Christ. Background and calendarissues will be discussed. The physical, social, and spiritualsuffering of Christ will be analyzed leading to a renewedappreciation of Christ’s love for us.31.5 clock hoursHermeneutics THEO212This course deals extensively with the science and artof Biblical interpretation. It surveys the major schools ofinterpretation, including a historical study of their rise andinfluence on the church. There will also be discussionsof theological methodology – how hermeneutical andexegetical considerations inform the development ofsystematic theology.Homiletics/Public SpeakingCOMM201/20230 clock hoursMale students will become familiar with the various types ofsermons including the topical, textual and topical/textual.Expositional preaching will be emphasized. The variousparts of a sermon will be discussed. Female students willlearn how to prepare Bible presentations for SundaySchool classes, Ladies’ Bible studies and other speakingopportunities. Both male and female students will preparetheir own sermons/lessons.30 clock hoursMarriage, Family & the Home YTHC214Christian Manhood/Womanhood: Ten lectures willbe in split sessions with the men studying “The Man ofGod” and the women studying “The Woman of God.”Marriage and Family: Ten lectures will be invested ina discussion of the Biblical standards for marriage andfamily life.Life Transitions: Ten lectures will be devoted to aconsideration of the next steps in life for the studentincluding discussions of choosing their next college anddegree program, student aid, the consideration of seminaryor graduate school, creating resumes, applying for jobs,establishing a routine that considers personal growth,family life, community life, ministry and employment. Someyears a Personal Finances module will substitute for the LifeTransitions lectures.Personal Finances: Ten lectures preparing the studentfor creating a personal budget and managing their financeswith a view to the special needs of full-time Christianworkers, particularly those who raise support.31.5 clock hours24

Missions MISS207History of Missions: Ten class lectures will includea general survey of the history of missions with specialemphasis on the last 150 years and the student volunteermovement.Missions Reality: This course and a 10-dayinternational trip coordinated through the Word of LifeInternational Ministries Department is designed to helpprepare Word of Life Bible Institute sophomores for a lifeof service to the Lord. In addition, the course will preparestudents for the task of evangelism and discipleship througha combination of classroom teaching and actual fieldexperience. Assignments will include: creation of a prayerletter, church presentations, displays, daily journal, 1000word report, a ten-question missionary interview, and aperformance evaluation completed by the staff memberoverseeing the trip.New Testament Survey BSHG10330.5 clock hoursThis course conducts an overview of the Bible from Matthewto Revelation. Pertinent background and introductorymaterial is covered. The theme and main teaching of eachbook are considered. The particular contribution of eachbook to the Canon is noted. Time permitting, difficult orvital passages of each book are explained.45 clock hoursNew Testament Exposition BIBL2751, 2, 3 John: These books have been chosen for theircontribution to practical Christian living. There will be adetailed exposition of these timely Epistles. The students willbe taken verse by verse through the three books.2 Corinthians: Ten lectures will be spent evaluating theChristian’s life and ministry principles in this Epistle fromthe Apostle Paul.1 and 2 Thessalonians: Twenty-five lectures willbe invested in the exposition of 1 and 2 Thessalonians,a valuable study because of the debate over thepretribulational rapture theory. The two epistles also havemany practical exhortations for successful church servicesand the Christian life.46 clock hoursOld Testament Exposition I BIBL170Genesis 1-11: Ten lectures will place special emphasison the literal interpretation of Genesis 1-11. Students areintroduced to the four key events of early human history:Creation, The Fall, The Flood and The Tower of Babel.Ezra: Ten lectures will be spent examining the spiritualleadership principles found in Ezra.Leviticus: In ten lectures a thorough description of theOld Testament sacrificial system and religious practicesconnected with the holy days are presented.Judges: Judges may be substituted for Ezra some years.In the Book of Judges, the spiritual decline of Israel underthe judges is noted.31.5 clock hoursOld Testament Exposition II BIBL171Ecclesiastes: Ten lectures will be spent examining apiece of Old Testament wisdom literature which providessurprisingly contemporary evaluations of the cycles of lifeand the futility of living apart from the divine point of view.Creation Seminar: Ten lectures will be spent studyingthe Biblical and scientific foundations for a creationist viewof origins.Ezra: Some years Ezra will be substituted for the CreationSeminar. Ten lectures will be spent examining the spiritualleadership principles found in Ezra.Proverbs: The student is introduced to Old Testamentwisdom literature in ten lectures. Proverbs is a sourceof practical, relevant wisdom for everyday life andinterpersonal relationships.31.5 clock hoursOld Testament Exposition III BIBL270Genesis 12-50: Ten lectures will be invested developingGod’s dealings with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.Nehemiah: The student is introduced to the last historicalbook of the Old Testament. The godly life and leadershipability of Nehemiah is emphasized in ten lectures.Zechariah: The motivational aspects of rebuilding theTemple will be the background for the fantastic visions ofJudah’s future in ten lectures.31.5 clock hoursOld Testament Survey BSHG104This course conducts an overview of the Bible fromGenesis to Malachi. Pertinent background andintroductory material is covered. The theme and mainteaching of each book are considered. The particularcontribution of each book to the Canon is noted.Time permitting, difficult or vital passages of each bookare explained.45 clock hours25

Pastoral Epistles & Counseling BIBL180Pastoral Epistles: In twenty lectures 1 and 2 Timothyand Titus are taught with the goal of showing theexegetical basis for church organization and function.Special emphasis is placed on the qualifications for eldersand deacons.Introduction to Biblical Counseling: Ten lectureswill be invested developing a Biblical basis for counselingand giving guidance in the counseling process.The Nouthetic model of Biblical Counseling is explainedand promoted.Pauline Epistles BIBL18531.5 clock hoursGalatians: Ten lectures are devoted to this Epistle whichprovides warnings against the dangers of mixing workswith grace, and challenges believers to godly Christianliving through the power of the indwelling Spirit.1 Corinthians: Ten lectures are devoted to this Epistlewhich addresses several problem areas for the Church.Paul’s view on the proper use of spiritual gifts is amajor emphasis.Philippians: Ten lectures are devoted to this Epistle whichis a word of encouragement and comfort expressing howbelievers can pattern their thinking and behavior afterJesus Christ and find lasting joy and contentment.31.5 clock hoursPersonal Evangelism & Acts EVAN102Personal Evangelism: Ten lectures are provided by aprominent specialist in the field. Also included are threehours of supervised practical experience in actualevangelistic settings.Acts: In twenty lectures the start of the Church is traced andthe evangelistic techniques of the Apostles are emphasized.31.5 clock hoursPhysical Education I- IV PHED101-102;201-202The equivalent of a weekly gym class plus aerobicsis required for all students. Students may sign up forhiking, mountain biking, sailing, horsemanship, bowling,advanced first aid and CPR, PE 101, weight training,snowboarding, skiing, and other activities.Practical Theology I PRTH216Discipleship: Ten lectures will emphasize the need forand techniques of directive Biblical counseling. It will alsodemonstrate the importance of one-on-one discipleship.Models of discipleship will be studied with practicalprinciples for discipleship in a local church structure.Leadership: This series of ten lectures starts with anexamination of Biblical leadership principles. These willbe applied to people management, time management, andteam building. The emphasis will be on how to developesprit de corps, staff loyalty, cooperation, and positiveattitudes for an atmosphere conducive to individual effort,creativity, and success.Prayer: Ten lectures will be devoted to an exegetical andtopical evaluation of the Bible’s teaching on prayer.31.5 clock hoursPractical Theology II PRTH217A, BOrganization and Administration of the LocalChurch: Twenty lectures will be taught by a pastor whohas firsthand knowledge of the structure, organization, andoperation of a local church. It will include a discussion ofthe role of pastors, elders, deacons, and lay leadership. Thevarious departments of the local church will be describedin relation to a chain of command and organizationalchart. The relationship of the Christian day school to theyouth program of the church will be considered. Duringthe second ten lectures female students will separate forlectures on women’s ministries. The women’s lecturer willinvestigate the various ministry opportunities for women inthe local church and in society. She will discuss the Biblicalprinciples and practical steps to take to participate in thesevarious ministries.Counseling Youth: Ten lectures will emphasizecounseling issues unique to young people and the Biblicalprinciples that apply to those situations.Romans BIBL145A31.5 clock hoursRomans is the classic treatise on justification by faith.Students will be able to use select verses from Romans insoul winning. Emphasis is placed on Israel’s relationshipto the Church. Students will also recognize the practicalresults of justification in Christian life and service.30 clock hours15 hours per semester26

Spiritual Disciplines PRTH 219Evangelistic Public Speaking: Ten lectures for bothmen and women on the design, delivery, and techniquesof evangelistic public speaking.Revival: Ten lectures tracking the history of significantrevivals, Biblical principles for revival and the applicationof those principles to individuals, families, local churches,communities and the nation.Spiritual Gifts: In ten lectures students study how toidentify and develop spiritual gifts.31.5 clock hoursSummer Institute of Camping CHCA101This ministry provides ten weeks of intensive practicaltraining and experience in the operation of a Christiancamp. Two semester hours are awarded for the counselingclasses, two semester hours for counseling experience, andtwo semester hours for First Aid or two semester hours forsupervisory skills.Theology I THEO101400 clock hours (class and practicum)This course includes Theology Proper, Bibliology,Anthropology, and Christology.Theology II THEO10245 clock hoursThis course includes Soteriology, Angelology,Pneumatology, Ecclesiology, and Eschatology.46.5 clock hoursYouth Ministries or Missions InternshipPRTH310This course consists of 20 hours of ministry per week for 10weeks, one book report, Scripture memory, and a writtenevaluation of the experience.Youth Work YTHC213200 clock hoursThirty lectures from the following potential topics will becombined for this course.Biblical Philosophy of Ministry: Ten lectures devotedto the principles developed by Word of Life Local ChurchMinistries for ministering to young people in the localchurch.Developing Youth Leaders: Ten lectures consideringsuccessful church youth programs. Specific attention willbe given to the training of lay leaders for youth ministryin the local church. The course will be practical in nature,and will expose the student to working models and “bestpractices” of effective local church youth ministries.Topics:a. Recruitment of Leadersb. Expectations of Leadersc. Placement of Leadersd. Training of LeadersHistory of Christian Education: Ten lectures providingan overview of the historical development of ChristianEducation.Children’s Ministries: Ten lectures providing insightinto the learning styles and learning needs of children atvarious stages of development.Youth in the Local Church: Ten lectures consideringthe role of youth work in the local church, the specialneeds of young people and the Biblical principles to meetthose needs in the context of the local church.31.5 clock hoursIn addition to Academic Courses, a variety of enrichmentopportunities are required for graduation from Word ofLife Bible Institute.Exposition SeminarAt least twenty-one hours of lectures are delivered byestablished leaders in the field of Bible Exposition overthe opening weekend of the first semester, the returningweekend from Christmas Break and the Memorial DayWeekend. Themes for these seminars vary from year toyear as do the lecturers.Electives - NY21 clock hoursAdditional courses offered for students who are doing wellacademically include the following:Bible Exposition Electives: Most semesters a majorBible book not covered in the core curriculum is offered asan elective.Introduction to the History and Geography ofIsrael (BSHG111)Introduction to Local Church Ministries (YTHC110)Greek 1 & 2 (LANG301 & LANG302)Ordinary Old Testament Women/ExtraordinaryEternal God (BSHG301): A study of the circumstancesand character qualities that influenced the decisions andconsequences of women in the Old Testament.There may be limited electives offered at other teaching sites.27

AdministrationPurpose StatementThe Administration exists to oversee all aspects of thefunctioning of the Word of Life Bible Institute in orderto build an effective, cohesive, and unified ministry.It exercises immediate oversight for the development,maintenance and management of the physical campusof the Bible Institute.Governing BoardDonald H. Lough, Jr., PresidentB. John Nelson, Vice PresidentLogan Miller, SecretaryJohn BarnettRonald L. BishopWendell CalderDavid C. Gibbs, IIIDonald D. KelsoAlex KonyaJonathan PriceJoseph F. Sprankle IIIMark StroutDane SwansonAdministrationMr. Rich Andrews– Associate Executive Dean (FL)Mr. Ryan Arnold– Music CoordinatorMr. Keith Balsley– Associate Dean of Admissions (FL)Miss Sarah Bubar– Dean of Women (FL)Mr. Alan Cappella– LibrarianMr. Adam Cook– RegistrarDr. Tom Davis– Academic DeanMr. Dick Dray– Associate Executive DeanMr. Evan Evison, Sr.– VP Support Service (CAN), CFO Word of Life CanadaMr. Scott Foreman– Executive Director, Word of Life CanadaMr. Robert Gray– Business ManagerMr. Tom Headlee– Dean of AdmissionsMr. James Henson– Financial Aid DirectorMr. John Hopper– Director of Finance (CAN)Mr. Jeff Lewis– Dean of Men (NY)Mr. Don Lough, Jr.– Chancellor and Executive Director of Word of Life Fellowship, Inc.Mrs. Debbie MacQueen– Dean of Women (CAN)Mr. Andrew Mater– Dean of Men (FL)Mr. Micah Melville– Dean of MinistriesMr. B. John Nelson– CFOMr. Steve Nicholes– Associate Executive Dean (KOR)Mr. Kevin O’Boyle– Dean of Men (CAN)Mr. Douglas Reider– Associate Academic Dean (CAN)Mr. Joe Schenke– Dean of Students (NY)Mrs. Karen Smith– Dean of Women (NY)Mr. Mark Strout– CEO and Executive DeanMr. Jonathan Ward– Associate Executive Dean (CAN)Dr. Marshall Wicks– Associate Academic Dean (FL)29

FacultyMr. Ryan ArnoldDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBS, Music Education from the University of Mobile ALDr. Tom DavisDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBS, Lancaster Bible CollegeMDiv, Grace Theological SeminaryAdvanced Studies, Jerusalem University CollegeEdD, Nova Southeastern UniversityMr. Dick DrayDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBS, Cedarville UniversityThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryMr. John Hawkins (KOR)BS, University of LouisvilleMEng, University of LouisvilleMAR, Liberty UniversityMr. Gary Ingersoll (FL)BME, General Motors InstituteMRE, Grand Rapids Baptist SeminaryMDiv, Grand Rapids Baptist SeminaryMr. Steve Nicholes (KOR)BS, Liberty UniversityMRE, Asia Baptist Theological Seminary of Cornerstone UniversityMr. Douglas Reider (CAN)Diploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBSEE, The George Washington UniversityMDiv, Capital Bible SeminaryMr. Mark StroutDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBMTh, Faith Bible Theological SeminaryBA, MMin, Baptist Bible SeminaryMr. Jonathan WardDiploma in Biblical & Theological Studies, New Brunswick Bible Institute,MMin, Bible Baptist Seminary, Clarks Summit, PADr. Marshall Wicks (FL)Diploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBA, Tennessee Temple UniversityMDiv, ThM, Grace Theological SeminaryPhD, Baptist Bible College and SeminaryAdjunct FacultyRev. Glenn AmosBA, Faith Baptist Bible CollegeMDiv, Baptist Bible SeminaryDr. Dan AndersonBA, Faith Baptist Bible CollegeMDiv, Grace SeminarySTM, ThD, Dallas Theological SeminaryPresident, Appalachian Bible CollegeDr. Charles BaylisBS, University of MichiganMBA, Eastern Michigan UniversityThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryThD, Dallas Theological SeminaryDirector, Dallas Theological Seminary - Tampa Bay ExtensionMr. Barry BeebeDiploma, New Brunswick Bible InstituteBS, New England Baptist Bible CollegeDr. Gerry BennBTh, London College of Bible & Missions TeachingCertificate, Windsor Teachers CollegeMA, Columbia International UniversityMA Religious Education, Tennessee Temple UniversityPhD, Bob Jones UniversityDr. Jim BjornstadBA, Northeastern Bible CollegeThB, Northeastern Bible CollegeMRE, New York Theological SeminaryPhD, Union InstituteDr. Doug BookmanBA, Pillsbury Baptist Bible CollegeMDiv & ThM, Central Theological SeminaryThD, Dallas Theological SeminaryDirector of Public Relations, Shepherds Theological SeminaryRev. Bill R. BouletDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteAA, Bryant CollegeBA, Cedarville CollegePastor, Heritage Baptist Church, Lakeland, FLRev. John BouquetBA, Tennessee Temple UniversityAshland Theological SeminaryPastor, Bethel Baptist Church, Savannah, OHDr. Wendell CalderDiploma, New Brunswick Bible InstituteDD, Tennessee Temple UniversityPresident, Local Church Evangelism, Inc.Evangelist30

Mr. Mike CalhounBA, Tennessee Temple UniversityMDiv, Baptist Bible SeminaryExecutive Assistant to the President,Word of Life FellowshipDr. Emir CanerBA, Criswell CollegeMDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryPhD, University of Texas at ArlingtonPresident, Truett McConnell CollegeDr. Jimmy DeYoungBS, Tennessee Temple UniversityPhD, Louisiana Baptist UniversityFounder of Prophecy TodayRev. Frank EberhardtBA, Bob Jones UniversityFounding Director of Gospel Outreach InternationalPastor Steve FaulknerBA, Tennessee Temple UniversityThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryPastor, Emmanuel Bible ChurchSimcoe, ON, CanadaMr. Ken FillmoreDiploma, New Brunswick Bible InstitutePastor, People’s Church, Truro, NS, CanadaDr. Gerald FranzBA, Calvary Bible CollegeMDiv, Capital Bible SeminaryMA, State University of New York at CortlandMasters, Library Science, University of ArkansasD. Min. Faith Evangelical SeminaryPhD, Regent UniversityMr. Sam FreyDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBA, Tennessee Temple UniversityCoordinator of Open Air EvangelismWord of Life FellowshipMr. Jo-Hannes FrickDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBA, Philadelphia College of the BibleThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryDirector – Word of Life Bible Institute GermanyMr. Scott ForemanDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteB.Sc., Tennessee Temple UniversityDr. Ken GardoskiBS, Clarion University of PennsylvaniaThM, Baptist Bible SeminaryPhD, Trinity International UniversityProfessor, Baptist Bible SeminaryRev. Ric GarlandDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBS, Tennessee Temple UniversityMM, Baptist Bible SeminaryVice President, Word of Life Local Church MinistriesDr. Ronald GibsonThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryPhD, Grace Theological SeminaryMrs. Carla GrayDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteChristian Heritage CollegeAssistant Dean of Women, Word of Life Bible InstituteDr. Ben Gutierrez IVDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteAA & BS, Liberty UniversityMDiv & MAR, Liberty Baptist Theological SeminaryPhD, Regent UniversityAdministrative Dean for Undergraduate Programs,Professor of Religion, Liberty UniversityMr. Paul HarbourneBible Certificate, Word of Life Bible InstituteCertificate in Computer Analysis, Honeywell InstituteBA, Prairie Bible InstitutePastor, Fellowship Baptist Church, Collingwood, ON, CanadaPastor Steve HobbsBS, Liberty UniversityMDiv, Liberty Baptist Theological SeminaryPastor, Vincent Baptist Church, Chester Springs, PADr. Donald HubbardBS, Miami UniversityBD, Northern Baptist Theological SeminaryThM, Northern Baptist Theological SeminaryDD, Trinity CollegeMr. David JamesBS, Rose Hulman Institute of TechnologyMA, Dallas Theological SeminaryMinistry Coordinator, The Alliance for Biblical IntegrityDr. James JefferyBRE, Baptist Bible CollegeMRE, Grand Rapids Baptist SeminaryDoctoral Studies, Grace SeminaryPresident of Baptist Bible College, Clarks Summit, PAMr. Jeff LewisDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBA, Masters CollegeMr. Don Lough, Jr., ChancellorDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBA, Cedarville CollegeThM, Dallas Theological Seminary31

Mr. Mark LowrieBA, Tennessee Temple UniversityMDiv, London Baptist SeminaryDr. John MasterBA, Houghton CollegeThM, ThD, Dallas Theological SeminaryChairman & Professor, Division of Biblical Studies, Cairn UniversityDr. Matt McAlackBS, Philadelphia Biblical UniversityThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryPhD, Temple UniversityDr. Terry MortensonMDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolPhD, University of Coventry, EnglandInternational speaker & scholar, Answers in GenesisDr. Larry MoyerBA, Philadelphia College of BibleThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryDoctor of Sacred Theology, Philadelphia Biblical SeminaryFounder and President, EvanTellRev. Randy PattenBA, Cedarville CollegeMDiv, Grace Theological SeminaryExecutive Director of the National Associationof Nouthetic Counselors (NANC)Mr. Bruce PetersonFounder of Total Life Management, Inc.Mr. Tom PhillipsBS, Tennessee Temple UniversityDirector of Youth Camp Ministries & MusicDr. Ray PritchardBA, Tennessee Temple UniversityThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryDMin, Talbot School of TheologyFounder and President, Keep Believing MinistriesPastor Joe SchenkeDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteBS, Trinity CollegeMA, The Masters CollegeMr. Bruce ScottBA, Grace College of BibleMDiv, Central Baptist Theological SeminaryRepresentative with Friends of Israel Gospel MinistriesMr. Tom SimcoxBS, Philadelphia College of BibleNortheastern States Director, Friends of Israel Gospel MinistryMrs. Karen SmithDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteRev. Bob SnellHonors BA, University of GuelphMDiv, London Baptist College and SeminarySenior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Waterloo, ONBoard of Directors, Word of Life CanadaMr. Gary StairsBA, McMaster UniversityBE, University of Western OntarioAssistant to the Executive Director, Word of Life CanadaMr. Kris StoutDiploma, Word of Life Bible InstituteDiploma, Word of Life Bible Institute, ArgentinaVice President, Word of Life International MinistriesDr. Stephen ViarsBS, Baptist Bible CollegeMDiv, Grace SeminaryDMin, Westminster Theological SeminarySenior Pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Lafayette, INDr. Charles WareBRE, Baptist Bible College of PennsylvaniaMDiv, Capital Bible SeminaryDD, Baptist Bible Seminary, Clarks Summit, PAPresident, Crossroads Bible College, Indianapolis, INDr. Stephen WiltBS, Philadelphia College of BibleMDiv, Grace Theological SeminaryThD, Dallas Theological SeminaryPastor, Battle Ground Baptist Church, West Lafayette, INMrs. Joy WhiteBS, University of FloridaMDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryPhD Candidate, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryWomen’s Ministry Director, The Cross Baptist ChurchDr. Thomas WhiteAA & BA, Anderson CollegeMDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryPhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryPresident, Cedarville University, Cedarville, Ohio32Dr. Renald E. ShowersBA, Wheaton CollegeThM, Dallas Theological SeminaryThD, Grace Theological SeminaryStaff, Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

34Owen Sound, Canada CampusThe Canadian teaching site is located in the heart ofthe Great Lakes region of Georgian Bay, a popularyear-round recreational destination for boaters, hikers,skiers, and snowmobilers.The 200-acre teaching site liesadjacent to the Niagara Escarpment and overlooks anexpansive valley below, yet is only 15 minutes from theregion’s largest shopping and medical facilities. TorontoInternational Airport is 2 ½ hours to the southeast withshuttle bus service to Owen Sound easily available.Word of Life Bible Institute CANADARR 8Owen Sound, ONN4K 5W4CANADAwww.wolbi.caAdmissionsPlease note that the Admissions Department of theCanadian teaching site is located at:Word of Life Bible Institute - Admissions DepartmentRR 8Owen Sound, ON N4K 5W4CANADATel. in Canada: 1-800-461-3503Tel. outside Canada: (519) 376-3516Fax: (519) 376-9893Email: admissions@wolbi.caWebsite: www.wolbi.caAdmissions Requirements1. Each applicant must be at least 17 years of age onthe day of registration.2. Since the Bible Institute is a postsecondary institution,each applicant must be a high school graduate or haveobtained a GED Diploma or have met the requirementsof province, state, or country regarding high schoolcompletion.3. Transcripts are required for all secondary and postsecondaryeducation.4. Each applicant must be in agreement with Word ofLife’s Statement of Faith and signify a willingness toabide by its Standard of Conduct.5. Each applicant must give testimony to being bornagain and indicate a sincere desire to study the Wordof God.6. Each applicant must be able to read, write andcommunicate in English. If English is not your firstlanguage you must pass the TOEFL (Test of English asa Foreign Language) or attend one of Word of Life’sSYME (School of Youth Ministries in English) programsfor a minimum of 4 months. SYME programs are locatedin Korea, Japan and Taiwan currently.Note: Once a student has been accepted to Word of Life Bible Institute orone of its teaching sites, transfer of that acceptance to another teachingsite must be approved through the Word of Life Bible Institute EnrollmentManagement Office.Notice of NondiscriminatoryPolicy as to StudentsThe Word of Life Bible Institute admits students of anyrace, color, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights,privileges, programs, and activities generally accordedor made available to students at the Bible Institute.It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ornational and ethnic origin in its educational policies,admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, andathletic and other school-administered programs.International Student Admissions1. Complete and return the application,autobiography, and two reference forms. The BibleInstitute teaching site in Canada cannot issue anacceptance letter without this information.2. Each applicant must be able to read, write andcommunicate in English. If English is not your firstlanguage you must pass the TOEFL (Test of English as aForeign Language) with a 61 or better on the internetbased test. Students who have attended one of Wordof Life’s SYME programs must pass the MPT (MichiganPlacement Test) with a score of 81 (with 4 monthscompleted), 71 (with 6 months completed) or 61 (with8 months completed) to attend.3. Submit high school and any postsecondary transcripts.The Bible Institute may request a certified translation ofsuch transcripts.4. Provide proof of health insurance for the time youwill be a student.5. Submit funds to be held on deposit for tuition, roomand board, and return transportation. Additionally,provide evidence of sufficient funds or financialsupport to pay incidental expenses.6. Obtain a study permit from the Canadian Consulate.A U.S. citizen may obtain a student visa at the portof entry, but check with the port of entry to determinethe hours when immigration offices are open. See the

Canadian government’s website at www.cic.gc.ca forup-to-date details.An applicant will need to provide the Canadian governmentwith the following:A. An acceptance letter from the Bible Institute’sCanadian extensionB. Proof of health insuranceC. Evidence of sufficient funds or financial support topay for the year at the Bible Institute which may be aletter from the Bible Institute certifying that the fundsare already on depositTransferring to Other SchoolsDepending on the anticipated course of study andacademic record, up to one year of credit may be grantedby most Christian colleges for studies at the Bible Institute’sCanadian Extension. Among the schools granting creditfor coursework at Word of Life are: Appalachian BibleCollege, Baptist Bible College of Clarks Summit, CalvaryBible College, Cedarville University, Christian HeritageCollege, Cornerstone University, Davis College (formerlyPractical Bible College), Grace College, Heritage College,Lancaster Bible College, Liberty University, Moody BibleInstitute, New Brunswick Bible Institute, Pensacola ChristianCollege, Cairn University, Piedmont Baptist College,Prairie Bible College, Tennessee Temple University,The Masters College, Washington Bible College, andmany others.Financial InformationWord of Life Bible Institute’s Canadian teaching sitewas instituted to provide for the needs of students andthe churches in Canada. Amounts for tuition and room andboard are in Canadian dollars for Canadian citizens only.Word of Life Bible Institute’s Canadian Extension basesall charges upon a 12-month school year consistingof two academic semesters and a summer ministry.All prices are subject to change without notice. Please visitwww.wolbi.ca for updated costs.2014-2015 School Year Cost:Tuition $ 4,350Room & Board $ 6,000Basic Fees $ 800Total $11,150Other ChargesEstimated Cost of Health Insurance $ 700(for international students)Electives, per hour (optional) $ 100Late Registration Fee/Early Exit Fee $ 100Estimated Cost of Textbooks per Year $ 450Key Deposit $ 20Summer Ministry & Graduation Fee $ 125*Note all figures are reflective of Canadian dollars.Payment ScheduleFees for the fall and spring semesters are due and payablewhen the student registers for that semester. Studentsmay use debit cards or approved credit cards (VISA orMasterCard) to pay their school bills.Financial AidThe following scholarships are available for students whohave participated in the Word of Life Club program: TeensInvolved International Award Certificates and Cre8iveDiscipleship Certificates. Also, qualified students who haveworked at a Word of Life Camp can apply for the SummerMinistry Training (SMT) or Summer Training Corps (STC)Scholarship. The Directors Scholarship is available forCanadian students who are able to document significantfinancial need. The Wyrtzen Scholarship Fund provides aneed-based scholarship and can be applied for in the fallsemester. Interested students should contact the Bible Institutefor more information.Word of Life Bible Institute offers several scholarships eachyear to students who demonstrate spiritual maturity andleadership abilities. These scholarships are for the positionof student leadership. Student Leaders are responsible foroverseeing student life in the dorms, for enforcing standardsand regulations, for supervising specific work assignments,and for assuming other leadership roles associated withcampus life.Scholarship funds are also made available for dependentchildren of parents who are full-time pastors or missionaries.Each student is expected to have completed allarrangements necessary to meet any and all financialobligations by registration. Grades are issued only35

to students whose accounts are paid in full.Diplomas and final transcripts are not issued until all financialobligations have been met. Satisfactory academic progressmust be obtained to be eligible for institutional aid.Word of Life Bible Institute will not process U.S. Title IVgrants and loans (Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, and PlusLoans) for students attending the Canadian extension.RefundsIf a student withdraws or is dismissed from school, refundswill be granted on the following basis:Within the first week ..................... 100%During the second week .................... 85%During the third week ..................... 70%During the fourth week ..................... 55%During the fifth week ...................... 40%During the sixth week ..................... 25%After the sixth week ....................No refundCanada Calendar of Events2014-2015August 29 ...............Student Leadership ArrivalSeptember 8 .................. Fall Semester StartsSeptember 7 - 10 ..............Student OrientationOctober 5 - 9 .....................Ministry WeekOpen Air EvangelismOctober 9 - 13 ...............Thanksgiving BreakDecember 12 ....................Christmas Breakbegins after classJanuary 1 ......................Return from BreakJanuary 2-4 ................Winter Camp TrainingJanuary 9- March 1 ..................Winter CampJanuary 15 - 19 ...............Missions ConferenceSchroon Lake, NYJanuary 23 ....................Fall Semester EndsSpring Semester BeginsMarch 6 ....................Spring Break BeginsMarch 23 .....................Return from BreakMay 22 ....................Spring Semester EndsJune 15 ...................Summer Ministry StartsAugust 8 ........................Graduation forthe Class of 2015These dates are subject to change. Please check the calendar page onthe www.wolbi.ca website for current information.36

Jeju Island, South Korea CampusOur brand new Jeju Island location is just 15 minutes frombeautiful Iho Beach, Halla Mountain, Jeju City (population400,000) and Jeju International Airport. Centrally locatedsouth of the Korean Peninsula we are a short 2-hour flightfrom Tokyo, Osaka, Beijing and Shanghai. The mix ofstudents from Asia, America and around the world makesthis a truly international campus.AdmissionsPlease note that the Admissions Department of the NE Asiateaching site is located at:Word of Life Bible Institute Admissions18 Sokil-Li Aewol-UpJeju City, Jeju Island 695-910Republic of KoreaTel. within Korea: 010.6677.6084Tel. outside Korea: 82.10.6677.6084Email: admissions@wolbiasia.comWebsite: www.wolbiasia.comAdmissions Requirements1. Each applicant must be at least 17 years of age onthe day of registration.2. Since the Bible Institute is a post-secondary institution,each applicant must be a high school graduate orhave passed a recognized high school equivalency testapproved by their government or have met the requirementsof their province, state, or country regarding high schoolcompletion.3. Transcripts are required for all secondary and postsecondaryeducation.4. Each applicant must be in agreement with Wordof Life’s Statement of Faith and signify a willingness toabide by its Standard of Conduct.5. Each applicant must give testimony to being born againand indicate a sincere desire to study the Word of God.6. Each applicant must be able to read, write andcommunicate in English. If English is not your first languageyou must pass the TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) or attend one of Word of Life’s SYME (School ofYouth Ministries in English) programs for a minimum of 4months. SYME programs are located in Korea, Japan andTaiwan currently.Note: Once a student has been accepted to Word of Life Bible Institute orone of its teaching sites, transfer of that acceptance to another teachingsite must be approved through the Word of Life Bible Institute EnrollmentManagement Office.38Notice of NondiscriminatoryPolicy as to StudentsThe Word of Life Bible Institute admits students of anyrace, color, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights,privileges, programs, and activities generally accordedor made available to students at the Bible Institute.It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ornational and ethnic origin in its educational policies,admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, andathletic and other school-administered programs.International StudentAdmissions1. Complete and return the application, autobiographyand two reference forms. The Bible Institute teachingsite in Korea cannot issue an acceptance letter withoutthis information.2. Each applicant must be able to read, write andcommunicate in English. If English is not your firstlanguage you must pass the TOEFL (Test of English as aForeign Language) with a 61 or better on the internetbased test. Students who have attended one of Wordof Life’s SYME programs must pass the MPT (MichiganPlacement Test) with a score of 81 (with 4 monthscompleted), 71 (with 6 months completed) or 61 (with8 months completed) to attend.3. Submit high school and any post-secondarytranscripts. The Bible Institute may request a certifiedtranslation of such transcripts.4. Students must obtain a passport or verify that theirexisting passport will remain valid six months pasttheir intended period of study. Students from countriesparticipating in the Korean visa waiver programincluding the U.S. and Canada do not need to applyfor a visa and will be admitted as tourists upon arrivalin Korea.Financial InformationWord of Life Bible Institute’s NE Asia teaching site basesall charges upon an 11-month school year consistingof two academic semesters and a summer ministry.All prices are subject to change without notice. Please visitwww.wolbiasia.com for updated costs. Note that pricesare in U.S. dollars.Tuition, Room & Board for 2014-2015Tuition and Room & Board Total $12,987(Includes trip to Thailand & Israel)

Additional ChargesNonrefundable Confirmation Fee $ 500Textbooks per Year $ 200 -250Late Registration/Early Exit Fee $ 50Financial AidOur NE Asia teaching site is priced very affordablycompared to our other accredited campuses within theWord of Life Bible Institute system. For this reason we donot offer additional funding such as Cre8ive Discipleship,STC, SMT, Teens Involved, etc., that are offered at our otherfacilities. It is also important to understand that our NEAsia teaching site is not part of Word of Life’s participationagreement with the U.S. Department of Education and istherefore not eligible to receive federal funding such as thePell Grant or Stafford Loan at this time.Payment ScheduleFees for the fall and spring semesters are due and payablewhen the student registers for that semester. Students mayuse debit cards or approved credit cards.Each student is expected to have completed all arrangementsnecessary to meet any and all financial obligations byregistration. Grades are issued only to students whoseaccounts are paid in full. Diplomas and final transcriptsare not issued until all financial obligations have been met.Satisfactory academic progress must be maintained to beeligible for institutional aid.RefundsIf a student withdraws or is dismissed from school, refundswill be granted on the following basis:Jeju Island Calendar of Events2014-2015September 15 - 16 .......Student Arrivals/RegistrationSeptember 17 - 19 ............ Leadership TrainingSeptember 19 - 21 ............. Opening WeekendFounder’s ConferenceSeptember 23 ................Fall Semester BeginsDecember 9 - 17 ........... Missions Trip to ThailandDecember 18 - 28 ...................Winter BreakJanuary 30 – February 1 ........Missions ConferenceFebruary 15-22 .............Lunar New Year BreakMarch 6 .....................Fall Semester EndsMarch 9 ................. Spring Semester BeginsMarch 13-23 ....................Israel Study TripMarch 27-29 ...............Family Life ConferenceJuly 9 .....................Spring Semester EndsJuly 10 -12, 20 -24 ................Camp TrainingJuly 14-20 .......................Summer BreakJuly 27 .........................Camp BeginsAugust 14 .........................Camp EndsAugust 14 ...................... Graduation forthe Class of 2015Within the first week ..................... 100%During the second week .................... 85%During the third week ..................... 70%During the fourth week ..................... 55%During the fifth week ...................... 40%During the sixth week ..................... 25%After the sixth week ................... No refundThese dates are subject to change. Visit www.wolbiasia.com for the latestcalendar updates.39

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