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Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaAcademic Catalog2021-2022Stockton Christian Life College1

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaContact Information:Christian Life College9023 West LaneStockton, CA 95210College office: 209.476.7840Fax: 209.476.7868Website: www.clc.edu2

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaTable of ContentsApprovals and Accreditation . 6Missions Statement. 6Vision Statement . 7Statement of Faith . 7Statement of Non-Discrimination . 7Accommodations for Students with Disabilities . 8Statement on Diversity . 8Degrees Offered . 8Student Records . 9Job Placement Statement . 9College Financial Health Statement . 9College Catalog. 10Prospective Students Responsibility to Review Catalog . 10Student Performance Fact Sheet . 10Location of Class Sessions . 11Historical Sketch . 11Letter from the President . 14Administration, Staff and Faculty . 15Alphabetical Listing Professors: . 16Faculty Roster . 16Campus Facilities . 19Student Associations . 21Admissions Policy . 21Dismissal Policy . 27Financial Plans . 28Academic Fees and Charges . 29Withdrawal Policy . 31Leave of Absence Policy . 31Refund Policy . 31State of California – Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) . 32Financial Aid . 33Returning Student Scholarships . 34Academic Calendar . 343

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaStatement on Academic Freedom . 35Individual Academic Freedom . 35Institutional Academic Freedom . 36CLC Online . 37Course Offerings . 38Unit of Credit . 38Student Classification . 39Grading Scheme . 40Academic Records . 41Plagiarism/Cheating . 41Auditing Courses . 43Credit By Examination . 43Articulation/Transfer Agreements . 44Concurrent Enrollment . 45Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy . 45Course Repetition . 46Transcripts. 46Learning Resources . 46Attendance Policy . 47Excessive Absenteeism . 47Directed Study. 47Reinstatement into a course . 47Excused Absences . 48Administrative Absences . 48Student Grievances . 48Degree Programs . 52Declaration /Change of Major . 53Method of Instruction . 54Academic Advising . 54Associate of Arts Degree . 55Bachelor of Arts Degree . 55Bible & Theology . 56General Ministry Program . 57Christian Music Concentration . 58Missiology Concentration . 59Leadership Concentration . 60Deaf Ministry Concentration . 614

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaCreative Media Production . Error! Bookmark not defined.Business Administration and Management . 63General Education and Theological Studies Course Requirements . 64General Education Courses - Associate Degree Requirements . 67General Education Courses - Bachelor Degree Requirements . 69Graduation Requirements. 76Double Major Policy . 77Course Numbering . 77Theological Studies (BIB,THS). 78Biblical Studies (BIB) . 80Biblical Languages (NTL,OTL) . 83Christian Education (CED) . 84Christian Music Courses (MUS) . 86Creative Media & Production (MED) . 89Leadership (LDR) . 91Missiology (MIS) . 92General Ministry Courses (MIN) . 93Business Administration & Management . 95General Education Courses . 98Humanities Courses .100Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning .102Life Long Understanding and Development (LIF) .1035

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaApprovals and AccreditationWASC Senior College and University CommissionStockton Christian Life College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission(WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, CA 94501 (510)748.9001.The WSCUC accreditation process aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educationalprograms and assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations that anaccredited institution has met high standards of quality and effectiveness.State of CaliforniaStockton Christian Life College (hereinafter, Christian Life College, or the College) is a private institutionincorporated under State Laws of California and approved (meaning in compliance with state standardsas set forth in the educational code) to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary as a DegreeGranting Institution Pursuant to California Education Code.Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration ServiceThe College is approved by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, United StatesDepartment of Justice for the training of non-immigrant students.Social Security AdministrationThe College is approved by the Social Security Administration for Dependency Benefits.United Pentecostal Church, Incorporated (UPCI)The College is endorsed by the Division of Education of the United Pentecostal Church International,Inc., Hazelwood, Missouri.Missions StatementThe mission of Christian Life College is to equip learners for alife of commitment to Christ, biblical fidelity, educationalexcellence, and lasting service to the kingdom of God.“Called to Serve, Empowered to Lead”6

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaVision StatementFulfillment of our mission will be accomplished by:1. Commitment to Christ as demonstrated by: Belief in and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ The pursuit of Christian character in word and deed2. Biblical Fidelity as demonstrated by: Commitment to the Bible as the inerrant word of God and final authority of faith and practice A hermeneutic that is consistent with Oneness Pentecostal theology3. Educational Excellence as demonstrated by: Competency in oral and written communication, information literacy, quantitativereasoning, and critical thinking in the context of a Christian worldview Pursuit of truth within the highest standards of academic rigor Personal inquiry and lifelong learning4. Lasting Service to the Kingdom of God as demonstrated by: An appreciation of and interaction with the global community Preparation for engagement with diversity of expression and cultures Service and leadership in the local churchStatement of FaithChristian Life College fully affirms and believes:1. In the divine inspiration of all Scripture as the inerrant, infallible Word of God.2. In the absolute Oneness of the Godhead in Jesus Christ and the absolute deity of Jesus Christ.(“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord” *Deuteronomy 6:4 ).3. In the new birth, which is repentance with Godly sorrow, accompanied by restitution wheneverpossible, water baptism by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission ofsins (Acts 2:38), and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial evidence of speaking withother tongues as the Spirit gives utterance (Acts 2:4).4. In the necessity of a holy life unspotted by the world, exemplified by the believer’s action,word, and deed.5. In the personal, literal, and bodily pre-millennial and pre-tribulational coming of Jesus Christ6. In the free moral willpower of man who can apostatize, backslide, and be lost.7. In the need of a determined effort to preach this gospel to the whole world.We abide by and fully endorse the Articles of Faith of the United Pentecostal Church International,Inc., and we wholeheartedly support its programs and leadership.Statement of Non-Discrimination7

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaIn compliance with federal and state regulations, Christian Life College admits students of anyrace, gender, color, national and ethnic origin, physical ability, status as a veteran, or any othercharacteristic protected by law to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities offered to studentsat the College. The College cooperates with the “Family and Privacy Act” of 1974.Accommodations for Students with DisabilitiesThe policy and intent of Christian Life College is to fully and completely comply with the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with DisabilitiesAmendments Act of 2008, to the extent that they apply to the college. CLC will not discriminateagainst an otherwise qualified student with a disability in the admissions process, or any academicactivity or program, including student-oriented services. CLC will provide reasonable accommodationto the known physical and mental limitations of a qualified individual with a disability, unless to do sowould impose an undue hardship on the operation of the college, or unless it would fundamentallyalter a degree or course requirement. Qualified students must request reasonable accommodationsfor disabilities through the Coordinator of the Learning Resource Center.Statement on DiversityChristian Life College desires to be an educational institution where all students flourish, possessingequal opportunity for success. Our distinctiveness and diversity enhances the body of Christ. TheCollege believes that the whole counsel of God includes an emphasis that new birth in Christsupersedes any racial, gender, or socioeconomic lines (Gal. 3:27-29). In accordance with federal law,the College subscribes to and encourages the equal right of all people to pursue excellence in theirlives without racial and ethnic prejudice or inhibition. We seek to treat people with love, respect,dignity and fairness and affirm the uniqueness of each person.Additionally, believing that cultural diversity will help build leaders of character who are able to servein an increasingly multicultural society, the College seeks to develop an intentionally diverseacademic community. In order to create an environment for our students to learn, the importance ofbalancing respect for other cultures with a healthy acknowledgement of the strengths and limitationsof their own.As a result, the College expects all students, staff, and faculty to remove from their behavior andspeech, as well as from their thinking, all indications of bias with regards to age, race, ethnicity,gender, socio- economic status, or physical ability. Racism in any form will not be tolerated incommunity life on this campus and will be met with disciplinary measures.Diversity encompasses inclusion and respect. It appreciates one another, moving beyond meretolerance to celebrate our differences.Degrees OfferedThe degrees following are granted by this institution and approved under the provisions of the8

Christian Life College · Stockton, CaliforniaCalifornia Education Code Section 94310: Associate of Arts in Business Administration Associate of Arts in Bible and Theology Associate of Arts in General Ministryo Emphasis in Creative Media Productiono Emphasis in Missiologyo Emphasis in Christian Musico Emphasis in Leadershipo Emphasis in Deaf Ministry Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Theology Bachelor of Arts in General Ministryo Emphasis in Creative Media Productiono Emphasis in Missiologyo Emphasis in Christian Musico Emphasis in Leadershipo Emphasis in Deaf MinistryStudent RecordsEnrollees are advised and cautioned that California state law requires this educational institution tomaintain school and student records for no longer than a five-year period, with the exception oftranscripts.Job Placement StatementGraduation from the College does not insure or imply automatic acceptance by any local district ofthe United Pentecostal Church for licensing as a minister. A Christian Life College degree does,however, meet all the academic criteria required for licensing by the United Pentecostal ChurchInternational, Inc. The criteria for personal fitness and spiritual assessment are entirely in the handsof the district board involved.College Financial Health StatementThe College has no pending petition in bankruptcy, nor is operating as a debtor in possession. TheCollege has not filed a petition within the preceding five years or has had a petition in bankruptcyfiled against it within the preceding five years that resulted in reorganization under Chapter 11 of theUnited States Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. Sec. 1101 et seq.).9