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Central ChristianCollege of Kansas2021-2022 CatalogUpdated September 9, 20211200 S Main StMcPherson, KS 67460Phone 620-241-0723FAX: com
Central Christian College of Kansas2021-2022 CatalogThe material in this publication does not constitute a legal contract between the student and the College. It is a series ofguidelines that are as recent and accurate as possible at the time of publishing. Central Christian College of Kansas reserves theright to make adjustments at any time without previous notice. The College does not assume responsibility for any editorial,clerical, or programing errors associated with the publication of this catalog. There is often a gap between approvedmodifications and publication of the catalog.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWhen I have opportunity to speak to prospective students, I often challenge them to not settle for a college experience that, inthe end, only offers a diploma. An investment, like a college education, should result in so much more than a piece ofparchment.It is this aspect, the so much more that makes CCCK so distinctive. Our focus is on much more than just a diploma.Our mission, to provide a Christ-Centered Education for Character, compels us to move beyond the mere pursuit of intellectualassent and skill development. In fact, it is this mission that informs and propels everything we do. It enables us to to reach forsomething higher, something deeper, something more profound – something that can only defined as a metamorphous ofcharacter.In his seminal work, The Divine Conspiracy, Dallas Willard remarks on the state of Higher Education, asserting that manyinstitutions have placed greater emphasis on the role of critical thinking, while ignoring the equal need for critical action. Quitefrankly, I agree. Our roots, forged in the Wesleyan tradition, simply will not allow us to accept mere intellectual assent as aproduct of our work.The pursuit of Christ and His character demands something more. At the very least, it demands a pilgrimage into the very coreof heart, soul, mind and strength – to discover God, His Call, and His invitation to partner in the good work before us.In practical terms that means that every part of your experience here is designed to help you explore the development ofcharacter through the lens of Christian worldview. So, whether you are sitting in class, participating in a sport or club,responding to an online post, watching a game or performance, eating in the dining hall, attending a Zoom Session, hanging outin the dorms, scrolling virtually, or just walking through our virtual or residential campus – you will be challenged to grow – notjust in mind – but in every aspect of your life.To help you on that journey you will find that Central Christian College of Kansas offers faculty, staff, coaches, and friends – afamily – all ready to challenge you in your pursuit of character.So, welcome!We are here to serve you. So, let us know what we can do to make your experience incredible!God Bless You,Leonard F. FavaraPresident
TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroduction . 1General Policy & Procedures . 4History of Central Christian College of Kansas . 14Buildings. 19Information Technology . 21Student Life – School of Liberal Arts & Sciences . 22Admissions – School of Liberal Arts & Sciences . 26Admissions – International . 29Admissions – School of Professional & Distance Education . 31Transfer Credit Policies . 33Financial Aid . 40Tuition, Fees, and Charges . 47Veterans, Active Military, and Dependents/Survivors. 53Academics . 58Academics – International Students . 77Satisfactory Academic Progress . 78Grievance/Appeal Process . 82School of graduate studies . 85General Education Program . 87School of Professional & Distance Education . 92Associate of Arts (Online) . 94Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice (Online) . 95Associate of Science in Health Science (Online) . 96Bachelor of Arts in Ministry – Ministry Leadership (ONLINE) . 98Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (Online) . 100Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (Online) . 102Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services (Online) . 104Bachelor of Business Administration - (Online) . 106Bachelor of Science in Business - Organizational Leadership (Online) . 110Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Online) . 112School of Liberal Arts & Sciences . 116Associate Degrees . 117Associate of Science in Health Science (Residential) . 118Business . 120Communication . 128Criminal Justice . 130Education (Teacher Education) . 132
Liberal Studies . 139Ministry and Theology . 145Music . 151Natural Science . 154Sport Science & Health . 159Psychology . 162Pre-law – Liberal Studies. 165Minors . 167Course Descriptions . 172Executive Team . 205Foundation of CCCK Staff . 205Administrative Staff . 205Athletic Staff . 206Faculty: School of Liberal Arts & Sciences . 206Faculty: School of Professional & Distance Education (Adjunct) . 208Faculty: School of Graduate Studies (adjunct) . 210Faculty: Dual Credit (Adjunct) . 211Board of Trustees. 212Academic Calendar (SAS & SPE) 2021-2022 . 213
INTRODUCTIONstature and favor. These same ideals serve as the basisthrough which Central Christian College has chosen tomeasure the effectiveness of its mission.Our MissionCentral Christian College of Kansas, an evangelical ChristianCollege embracing the Wesleyan tradition, is dedicated toeducating men and women of character who will impactthe world for Christ. The mission statement, “ChristCentered Education for Character,” affirms the ethos thathas inspired the College since its inception. Our missiondrives us forward to higher levels of excellence anddistinction as we seek to glorify God in our programs.Through our residential program centrally located inMcPherson, Kansas, and through our global online learningenvironment, Central Christian College of Kansas isdedicated to providing a Christ-centered education forcharacter.It is important to note that there is no hierarchal structureto these four elements. One is not necessarily moreimportant than another and no one element can be viewedin isolation from the others, since the four operate intandem, and in deference to God.These four character outcomes (The CORE4) serve as thevirtues toward which the College presumes every studentshould demonstrate progress during his or her residencyand beyond. The CORE4 represents the outcomes CentralChristian College of Kansas uses as a gauge relative to thefulfilment of its mission. These four character outcomesserve as the virtues toward which the College presumesevery student should demonstrate progress during his orher interaction with the College.Our VisionCentral Christian College aspires to provide atransformative educational experience rooted in Christ andfocused on providing a Christ-Centered Education forCharacter to any person desiring to become a faithfulsteward of heart, mind, soul, and strength.1It expresses a comprehensive approach to the educationalexperience. While it appreciates the discussion about theintegration of faith and learning, it assumes that faith andlearning need not be considered as two elements requiringintegration. Rather, it recognizes that faith development,properly undersood, is an outcome of the pursuit of truththrough learning.Our OutcomesRecognizing the perspective of the College, which focuseson a Christ-Centered approach to defining its function(s),Central Christian College of Kansas has chosen to use thelife of Christ to distinguish how Character is to beinterpreted. In Luke 2:52 the gospel writer asserts Jesus“grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God andman.” In other words, Christ’s life reflected the type ofcharacter that allowed him to be wise, revered, andrespected. Furthermore, this description captures theholistic reality of humanity, recognizing both therelationship humanity has with its Creator, as well asrelationships within creation.Therefore, the role of the College is to amplify truth, as itpresents itself through the arts and sciences, providing thefoundation upon which Christ-Centered Character can beformed.Understanding how Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, andfavor provides a roadmap in defining character. JesusHimself provides this insight when He described His ownperspective concerning the objective of His life energies. InMark 12:28-30, Jesus responds, “Love the Lord your Godwith all your heart and with all your soul and with all yourmind and with all your strength”.In acknowledging this as the “Greatest Commandment”Christ elevated these four criteria as terminal values,representing the highest ideals of human functioning. Inturn, each criterion represents an essential element ofcharacter, which allows the individual to grow in wisdom,1Revised in 20201 HEARTWe believe that graduates should demonstratecivic and moral leadership, in order “to do good;seek justice, and correct oppression.” SOULSWe believe graduates should demonstrate anappreciation for the Lordship of Christ, “notlagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving theLord.” MINDWe believe graduates should demonstratereasoned and productive lifestyles, filled with the“Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding,with knowledge, and with all kinds of skills.”
STRENGTHWe believe graduates should demonstratedispositional strength and behavioral readiness, sothat they “never tire of doing what is good”. OUR CORE VALUESAs a member of the Association of Free MethodistEducational Institutions (AFMEI), upholding the WesleyanArminian tradition, the College holds to essential CoreValues that articulate the ideals guiding the operations ofCentral Christian College of Kansas in pursuit of providing aChrist-Centered Education for Character.OUR BELIEFSCentral Christian College of Kansas is affiliated with theFree Methodist Church of North America and a member ofthe Association of Free Methodist Educational Institutions.As such, we hold to the doctrine and governance asarticulated in the Book of Discipline, published every fouryears by the Free Methodist Church.These Core Values provide a conceptual framework bywhich the College holds itself accountable. They include: environment where we can develop our expertisein order to effectively minister.Leadership/Followership: Trusting that effectiveleadership and followership is an outcome ofhumble service and spiritual gifting, westrategically sustain an environment where eachperson can excel in response to God’s gifting andleading for their lives.Truth: Acknowledging that God is the source of AllTruth, we emphasize a balanced application ofScripture, reason, tradition and experience as themeasure through which to test and approve truthas we explore, study, and appreciate His creation.Spiritual Formation: Granting that God has calledevery individual to full devotion to Christ, we arecommitted to providing an environment throughwhich each individual can develop and sustain amaturing relationship with God.Comprehensive Education: Realizing thatcharacter is a reflection of the whole individual(spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical, social,environmental, and vocational), we are dedicatedto providing a personalized and balanced liberalarts education.Excellence: Appreciating that excellence providesan opportunity to honor God and inspire people,we promote an environment of innovation, wherepeople are equipped and encouraged to servewith distinction.Prayer: Recognizing God’s invitation, wecontinually and consistently utilize prayer as theprimary means through which we seek guidanceand counsel, articulate our praise andthanksgiving, and ask for His action andintervention.Community: Understanding that God has uniquelycreated every individual, we seek to provide anenvironment where each person is treated withrespect and dignity.Integrity: Believing that our actions reflect on thecharacter of Christ, we adhere to the highestmoral and professional standards for all personaland corporate interactions.Service: Knowing that God has challenged everyindividual to active service, we foster anIn accordance with the Discipline our statement of faithincludes the following: We believe the Bible is God’s written Word,uniquely inspired by the Holy Spirit. It bearsunerring witness to Jesus Christ, the Living Word.The Bible has authority over all human life.We believe that there is one God, eternallyexistent in three Persons: Father, Son, and HolySpirit.We believe the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, inHis virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, inHis vicarious and atoning death through His shedblood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascensionto the right hand of the Father and in His personalreturn in power and glory.We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinfulman regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutelyessential.We believe in the present ministry of the HolySpirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabledto live a godly life.We believe in the resurrection of both the savedand the lost; they that are saved unto theresurrection of life and they that are lost unto theresurrection of damnation.We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in ourLord Jesus Christ.OUR ACCREDITATIONCentral Christian College of Kansas is accredited by theHigher Learning Commission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools . Specific dataconcerning the accreditation status of Central ChristianCollege of Kansas can be found at2
http://www.ncahlc.org/?option com directory&Action ShowBasic&instid 1272. Until its transition to a four-year college, Central Christianwas the oldest accredited junior college in Kansas, havingbeen recognized and accredited by the State Departmentof Education in 1918. In 2000, Central Christian wasrecognized as a four-year, private, not-for-profit college bythe Carnegie foundation and expanded its accreditationwith the North Central Association of the Higher LearningCommission. In 2009, Central Christian was recognized bythe Kansas State Department of Education to begin offeringElementary Education and Secondary Education Programs(as approved). Central Christian has been approved to offer education forthose who qualify for educational benefits under theVeterans Administration Educational Program. CentralChristian College of Kansas has also been approved by theU.S. Office of Education for administering federal programsof student aid. Central Christian College of Kansas is recognized by theKansas State Department of Education to offer TeacherPreparation for Elementary and Secondary (Math, English,History, and Music), and Physical Education.OUR GOVERNANCECentral Christian College of Kansas is governed by a Boardof Trustees of which at least 25% are required to bemembers of the affiliated denomination, The FreeMethodist Church of North America. Included in this selfperpetuating body are alumni and friends of CentralChristian College of Kansas who are willing to give of theirtalents and resources to support and advance CentralChristian College of Kansas. The Board elects itsmembership from the nominees submitted. OUR AFFILIATIONS Answers in GenesisAmerican Association of Collegiate Registrars andAdmissions Officers3Association of Business Administrators of ChristianCollegesAssociation of Christian Schools InternationalAssociation of Free Methodist EducationalInstitutionsCenter for Urban StudiesChristian Council of Colleges and UniversitiesChristian Adult Higher Education AssociationCouncil for Advancement and Support ofEducation (CASE)Education FirstFellowship of Christian Police OfficersFree Methodist Church – USAFree Methodist FoundationHigher Learning Commission (North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools)InVest Program (Insurance)Jerusalem University CollegeKansas Association of Collegiate Registrars andAdmissions OfficersKansas Department of EducationKansas Association of Insurance Agents (KAIA)McPherson AirportMcPherson Chamber of CommerceMcPherson Main StreetMcPherson Ministerial AllianceNational Association of Independent Colleges andUniversitiesNational Association of Intercollegiate AthleticsNational Christian College Athletic AssociationNational Alliance of Concurrent EnrollmentPartnershipsShukutoku UniversityThe Kansas Independent College Association andFundTottori UniversityUnited States Office of Education forAdministering Federal Programs
GENERAL POLICY & PROCEDUREScolor, national origin, sex, age or handicap in admissionor access to, treatment, or employment in its programsand activities. Inquiries related to Title IX, non-discrimination on thebasis of sex, may be referred to the Dean of StudentDevelopment, 1200 S Main, and McPherson, Kansas67460 (620-241-0723, ext. 108). Inquiries related toTitles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, andSection 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, may be referredto the Chief Academic Officer, 1200 S Main,McPherson, Kansas 67460 (620-241-0723, ext. 136).Nondiscrimination Policy in Employment: It is the policy of Central Christian College of Kansas toafford equal employment opportunity without regardto an individual's race, color, sex, national origin,handicap, medical condition or age in hiring, retention,termination, promotion, wages and benefits,privileges, working conditions and in the application ofany policy, practice, rule or regulation. Functioning asan integral part of the Church, we can and dodiscriminate on the basis of religion in hiring, but onlyto the extent permitted by applicable law. Central Christian College of Kansas, as a FreeMethodist institution, adheres to the covenantal andconstitutional guidelines, delineated in the 2019 Bookof Discipline, paragraph 4810 , consistent with thehistory, theology, mission and character of the FreeMethodist Church. Employees of Central ChristianCollege of Kansas are expected to adhere to thesepolicies and to abide by the lifestyle expectationsassociated with the Book of Discipline as guidelines forChristian living. These guidelines are taken intoconsideration during the hiring process. For an onlinecopy of the most recent Free Methodist Book ofDiscipline, visit www.fmcna.org.CONSUMER INFORMATIONProspective and current students can locate importantinformation about Central Christian College of Kansas onthe College website tion.This page includes links to information and disclosuresconcerning enrollment at CCCK.Every effort is made to ensure that the presentation of thisinformation complies with the policies of the Departmentof Education, which requires colleges and universities topublicly disclose various aspects of their policies andprocedures. Prospective and current students areencouraged to review this Catalog prior to signing anenrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to reviewthe data presented through the Office of InstitutionalEffectiveness found at http://www.centralchristian.edu/oir.GENERAL LIABILITY STATEMENTStudents participating in the residential experiencevoluntarily assume any and all risks that notwithstandingthe College’s best efforts to implement and requirecompliance with prevention and mitigation measures, maybe exposed to infectious disease, such as COVID-19, andthat such exposure and illness may result in personal injury,illness, temporary or permenant diability, or even death.The College makes no statement of surety, guaranteeing orensuring protection from possible exposure of contagion.Particpating in the residential experience may exposestudentw to risks associated with participation, such asphysical and/or psychological injury, pain, suffering, illness,disfigurement, temporary or permanent disability, death oreconomic loss. These injuries or outcomes may arise fromthe actions of the student, or the actions of others,inactions, or negligence, or the condition of the location (s)or facility (ies). Nonetheless, the individual assumes all risksof participation, whether known or unknown, includingtravel to and from campus or any other events incidental tothe residential experience.FREEDOM OF EXPRESSIONFreedom of Expression is an extension of the Free Speechrights afforded by the First Amendment of the U.S.Constitution. Private institutions are generally not subjectto the constitutional requirements related to Free Speech.However, Central Christian College of Kansas, in keepingwith our Wesleyan and denominational heritage (FreeMethodism) recognizes the purpose of Free Expression,which supports our ability to engage the spiritual and socialissues present in our society. Additionally, free expressionprovides the basis for shared governance and criticalengagement, which are vital to ensuring that the CollegeNOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONNotice of Nondiscrimination: It is the intent of Central Christian College of Kansas,through its policy on equal opportunity, to comply withTitles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IXof the Educational Amendments of 1972; ExecutiveOrder 11246, Section 504, of the Rehabilitation Act of1973; and all related regulations. Central Christian College of Kansas, in compliance withthese acts, does not discriminate on the basis of race,4
remains steadfast in its mission and fulfills its role to ensurethe public good. Accordingly, the College has developedthis policy, which is applicable to all members of thecampus community, to clarify its positions and reservedpowers with respect to free expression.member of the campus community, which may
Central Christian College of Kansas, an evangelical Christian College embracing the Wesleyan tradition, is dedicated to educating men and women of character who will impact the world for Christ. The mission statement, Christ-Centered Education for Character, affirms the ethos that has inspired the College since its inception. Our mission
