2008-2009 Graduate Catalog - Bob Jones University

Graduate Financial Incentive ProgramsSchool of EducationFinancial InformationLeadership Development Program—in conjunction with BJU Press■ Any currently employed teacher in a Christian school who wishes to train for a position as a Christianschool administrator may take up to 30 hours of graduate training applicable to a master’s degree inEducational Leadership or Personnel Services with 50% of tuition paid by BJU Press.■ Any currently employed administrator in a Christian school may take up to 30 hours of graduate trainingapplicable to a master’s degree in Educational Leadership or Personnel Services with 75%of tuition paid by BJU Press.■ The administrator of any Christian school that has qualified for the Press Partnership Program maytake up to 30 hours of graduate training in Educational Leadership or Personnel Services withouttuition charge.Summer Programs (for those not in the Leadership Program)■ Any currently employed (full-time) teacher or administrator may pay for 50% of the cost of room,board and tuition at the time of registration. The balance will be set up on a no-interest loan payablein six equal installments beginning September 1 through February 1.■ A group discount is available to educators from the same Christian school when all are staying inthe university dormitories. Course work must be taken during the same summer, but not necessarilyduring the same session.3–5 teachers/administrators .......................................... 25% discount6–8 teachers/administrators .......................................... 35% discount9 or more teachers/administrators..................................... 50% discountSeminary and Graduate School of ReligionSeminary Discount Program■ The degrees that qualify for the seminary rates are the following:■ Master of Divinity with Religion, Church Music or Educational Leadership Concentration■ Master of Arts in Bible, Teaching Bible, Pastoral Studies, Church Ministries, Youth Ministries, BibleTranslation, Theology and Church History■ Doctor of Philosophy in Old Testament Interpretation, New Testament Interpretation, Theologyand Church History■ Specialist in Bible TranslationMaster of Ministry, Specialist in Ministry, Doctor of Pastoral Theology and Doctor of Ministry arenot included in the seminary rates.Ministry Program■ Anyone in full-time Christian ministry may pay for 50% of the cost of room, board, and tuition at thetime of registration. The balance will be set up on a no-interest loan payable in six equal installmentsbeginning September 1 through February 1 for summer sessions or beginning March 1 throughAugust 1 for winter sessions.■ Any first-time Ministry Program student who pays for the first session attended will be sent a voucherentitling him to attend another session without charge based on the status of his first session. Any chargesbecause of a change in status will be due at registration. Coupons are valid for one year from the date ofissue.For more information regarding these programs, contact the Financial Aid Office at 864-242-5100,Extension 3040, or contact Admissions at 1-800-BJ-AND-ME.21