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Oklahoma BaptistCollege and Institute2016-2017Catalog
Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 2
Oklahoma Baptist Collegeand Institute5517 NW 23rd StreetOklahoma City, Oklahoma 73127Phone: 405-943-3334 Fax: 405-943-3712Website: www.oklahomabaptistcollege.comEmail: office@oklahomabaptistcollege.comFounded: 1972Colors: Blue and GoldMotto: "The School of the Prophets"Distinctive: "Producing PreachersWho Can Preach!"Oklahoma Baptist College and Institute (OBC) reserves the right tomake necessary catalog changes (regulations, courses, personneland costs) without notice. In most cases, the college will attempt tocommunicate these changes to all students, faculty, and staffthrough memos, announcements, and/or email. It is important thateach student familiarize himself with the provisions set forth in thiscatalog and that he complete his proper responsibilities concerningthem. This catalog is maintained online and constitutes the onlyofficial version on a continuing basis.Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 3
2016-2017 CALENDARFall Semester - 2016August 8August 9All faculty, staff, and spouses orientation (8:00 am)Dormitory opens for all students (9:00 am)English placement test (1:00 pm – Room 2)(Required for all new and transfer students)August 10Registration for all students (8:00 am)August 12All student orientation-mandatory (8:00 am-Chapel)August 15Classes beginAugust 19Last day to add or drop classesSeptember 5Labor Day -No classes (Activity 9:00 am–12:00 pm)October 3-7Mid-Term ExamsNovember 21-25 Thanksgiving Break(Office Closed)December 3Christmas Banquet (6:00 pm)December 12-16 Final Exams (students dismissed after chapel on Fri)December 19-30 Christmas Break(Office Hours: Dec. 19-23, 9:00 am–12:00 pm;Dec. 26-30, closed)Spring Semester - 2017January 3January 4January 9January 13January 25 - 29February 11Feb 27 – Mar 3March 6-10March 22-24May 1-5May 9May 11Dormitories open for all students (9:00 am)Registration for all students (8:00 am)Classes beginLast day to add or drop classesWHBC Missions ConferenceSweetheart Banquet (6:00, location TBA)Mid-Term Exams (stud. dismissed at 1:00 pm on Fri)Spring Break (Office Hours TBA)College Days (7:30 am Wed - 1:00 pm Fri)Final ExamsCollege Activity (8:00 am - 1:00 pm)Graduation Practice (9:00 am - auditorium)Alumni Luncheon (11:00 am*)*Tickets must be purchased in advance.Graduation (7:00 pm–auditorium)(Mandatory for all students)(continued on next page)Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 4
Summer School - 2017 (Tues – Thurs)May 25May 30July 25-27Registration (9:00 am)Classes beginFinal ExamsSummer Office Hours: Tues-Thurs, 9:00–12:00 (May 24-August 3)Fall semester consists of 17 weeks (August 15 – December 16, 2016)Spring semester consists of 19 weeks (January 4 – May 5, 2017)Summer semester consists of 9 weeks (May 30 – July 27, 2017)(as of 12-18-15)All times and dates are tentative and subject to change at the administration's discretion.Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS2016-2017 Calendar . 4Table of Contents. 6Accreditation Status . 9Veterans . 9Foreign Students. 9Non-Discriminatory Policy . 10Family Education Rights and Privacy Act . 10Catalog . 10Message from President Dr. Tom Vineyard. 10Administration . 11Faculty and Staff . 11Advisory Board Members . 12Message from . 12Executive Vice-President Dr. Joe Finn . 12The Philosophy and Purpose of OBC . 13The Control and Administration of OBC . 15Sponsor . 15President. 15Statement of Faith . 15Position on the King James Bible . 16Why OBC Should Be Your Choice . 16Student Activities/Information . 16Christian Service. 17Church Membership and Attendance . 17Chapel . 17Bus Ministry . 17Dormitory Life . 17Personal Property Insurance . 17Married Students. 18Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 6
Health . 18Medical/Hospitalization/Surgical Insurance . 18Sports . 18Automobiles . 18Summer Dormitory Regulations . 18Orientation. 18Rules and Regulations . 19Financial Information . 19Tuition and Room . 19Additional Fees (per semester). 19Method of Payment . 20Payment Plans . 20Auditing a Course . 20Refund Policy . 20Holidays, Breaks, and Summer Time . 21Financial Assistance . 21Academic Merit Award . 22Ensemble Merit Award . 22Pastor’s Child Merit Award . 22Entrance Requirements . 22General . 22First-Time Students . 22Transfer Students . 23Former Students. 23Correspondence Courses / Online Training . 23Special Admissions . 23Academic Information. 24Standing . 24Full-Time/Part-Time . 24Attendance . 24VA Student Leave of Absence . 24Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 7
Examinations . 24Test Out Examination . 25English Proficiency . 25Foreign Language Requirements . 25Grading System . 26Course Load . 26Course Work Schedule . 27Student Classification . 27Graduation Honors . 27Academic Probation . 27Academic Suspension . 28Transcripts. 28Course Numbering System. 28Graduation Requirements . 28Graduate Diplomas . 30Pastoral Theology Department . 31Evangelism Department. 32Church Ministries Department . 33Church Planting Department . 35Missions Department . 36Deaf Ministries Department . 38Education Department. 44Music Department . 49Two-Year Diplomas . 52Pastoral Theology Department . 52Business Department . 54Christian service Department . 55Course Descriptions . 56Bible . 56Business . 57Church Ministries . 57Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 8
Deaf Ministries . 59Education. 60English . 61Foreign Language. 61History . 62Home Economics . 62Mathematics . 63Missions . 63Music . 64Physical Education . 65Science . 65Theology . 66Index . 67ACCREDITATION STATUSOBC is not accredited under rules promulgated and adopted by theOklahoma State Regents for Higher Education or by any national or regionalaccrediting agency which is recognized by the State of Oklahoma or theSecretary of the U.S. Department of Education. We believe that institutions suchas OBC, which train young men and young ladies for the ministry of Jesus Christ,should not be under the direct authority or control of the state. Accordingly, OBCdoes not grant college degrees as defined by Oklahoma statute. Therefore,transfer of courses from OBC to other institutions is at the discretion of thereceiving institution.VETERANSVeterans interested in receiving VA educational benefits should email(office@oklahomabaptistcollege.com) or call (405-943-3334) the college officeand leave a message for the registrar.FOREIGN STUDENTSThis school is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.All foreign students must fill out both applications (call the college office fordetails) and follow entrance requirements at least 3-4 months prior to attendingOBC.Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 9
NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICYOBC admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin to allthe rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available tostudents at this school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissionspolicies, financial assistance programs, and school administered athleticprograms.FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACTOBC subscribes to and adheres to the Family Education Rights and PrivacyAct of 1974 and has developed interim policies and procedures for theimplementation of the Act. The Act provides for a hearing procedure so thestudent can request to amend entries to his or her educational records.OBC maintains the following types of comprehensive records aboutindividual students: applications for admission, transcripts, and financial recordsfiled at the college office. Other records are maintained in the various offices andunits of the college where the student has requested and/or received certainservices to participate in certain programs.Department heads are thedesignated custodians for these records.A hearing procedure is provided for students who request to amend entries intheir records. Persons desiring additional information about these collegepolicies and procedures should call or write the office of the dean.CATALOGThe official OBC catalog is promulgated and maintained only online throughthe OBC portion of the Windsor Hills Baptist Church (WHBC) website and is theonly catalog recognized by the administration. The first online-only edition wasmade available on January 2, 2014. Subsequent editions become available asthe administration directs, usually annually. All pages in the catalog areannotated with edition number and promulgation date. Students enter andremain under guidelines of the edition in force at the time of initial registration(subsequent initial registration(s), if a former student), except that students mayelect to change to and remain under the then current official edition at the time ofa formal change of academic major.MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT DR. TOM VINEYARDThank you for taking the time to look through our catalog. Please allow mejust a few moments to tell you why you should choose Oklahoma Baptist Collegeas the place where God would have you to train for the ministry.First and foremost, OBC is a school for preachers. For almost four decades,young men have been learning and training here in the Biblical discipline ofsermon preparation and preaching. Pastoral Theology, Missions, andEvangelism majors prepare and preach three sermons each week, as well asparticipating in the monthly School of the Prophets. Graduates gain more thanOklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 10
just a diploma. They are equipped with sound doctrine and Biblical preachingexperience.We are also a missions-hearted school. Having been missionaries in Africafor fifteen years, my wife and I can personally attest that the training we receivedat OBC prepared both of us not only to reach and train nationals, but also toeducate our own children on the foreign field. Moreover, our foreign missionstrips with college staff provide students first-hand experience (as well as coursecredit) to make a difference while still in college. Finally, language studies inSpanish, French, Russian, and German significantly complement an alreadythorough missions program.Because OBC is a local church ministry, students may gain practical trainingin several additional fields. Our Deaf Department offers courses for both deaf andhearing students under state (QAST) certified instructors. Our EducationDepartment affords students the opportunities to student teach in a Christianschool under teachers having as many as 25 years’ experience. With theirrespective department heads having a combined 75 plus years of experience inlocal church ministries, our bus ministry, youth, and music departments areamong the best in the country.Come make a difference with us for such a time as this!ADMINISTRATIONDr. Tom Vineyard - President; Pastor of Windsor Hills Baptist ChurchDr. James A. Vineyard - President Emeritus; Pastor Emeritus of Windsor HillsBaptist ChurchDr. Joe D. Finn - Executive Vice-President; Associate Pastor of Windsor HillsBaptist ChurchFACULTY AND STAFFAlcon, LeonardBible, SpanishB.A., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeD.D., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeBruner, NoraDeaf MinistryGraduate of Missions-Deaf Ministry, Oklahoma Baptist CollegeFinn, JoeChurch Education, Theology, BibleB.S., University of ArkansasGraduate studies, Central Baptist CollegeHum. D., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeFogleman, JanetLibrarianGraduate of Christian Education, Baptist Bible CollegeB.A., Pensacola Christian CollegeHearron, CliffBible, German, Russian, Finances & Budget, RegistrarB.A., California State University, FresnoM.B.A., Arizona State UniversityGraduate, Army Language SchoolGraduate, Air War CollegeHum. D., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeOklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 11
Jones, DavidBible, Education, Bus MinistryB.A., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeD.D., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeMagas, JohnDorm SupervisorB.S., Liberty Baptist CollegeMagas, RhondaDorm SupervisorMiller, JulieAdministrative AssistantGraduate of Missions, Oklahoma Baptist CollegeRuiz, RachelHome Ec, Foreign Student RepGraduate of Secondary Education, Oklahoma Baptist CollegeVan Manen, AdrianHistory, MusicB.A., Northwest Nazarene CollegeM.M., University of Missouri, Kansas CityHum. D., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeVan Manen, BonnieEducation, EnglishB.S., Boise State UniversityVineyard, MelissaEducation, Bible (Ladies), FrenchB.S., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeVineyard, TomGreek, MissionsB.A., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeD.D., Oklahoma Baptist CollegeWatters, JustinDeaf MinistryB.S., University of Nebraska at OmahaGraduate of Pastoral Theology, Oklahoma Baptist CollegeADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSDr. Rick Dawson – Clearview Baptist Church – Heber Springs, ArkansasDr. Danny Dodson - Central Baptist Church – Center, TexasDr. Louis Horton - Immanuel Baptist Church – Decatur, TexasDr. DeWayne Nichols – Liberty Baptist Church – San Antonio, TexasDr. Robert A. Ross – Open Door Baptist Church – Mesquite, TexasMESSAGE FROMEXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT DR. JOE FINNIn today's world there are greater challenges for the child of God than everbefore. These challenges must be met by men and women who are goodservants of the Lord Jesus Christ. A good servant will have a humble spirit alongwith the character, discipline, and tenacity to finish the task set before him.For over thirty-five years Oklahoma Baptist College has been in the businessof training soldiers and servants of Jesus Christ. It has been our privilege to workwith some of the finest young people in America. The reward is to see thesegraduates leave the college and go literally all over the world preaching thegospel of Jesus Christ.Could it be that God has placed such a burden on your heart? We canpromise you that we will do everything in our ability and by God's grace to seeOklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 12
that you receive the best possible training. As you look through this catalog, mayGod use it as a tool to allow you to consider OBC your training ground for Christand His service.If we can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us.We look forward to hearing from you soon.THE PHILOSOPHY AND PURPOSE OF OBCOBC is, first of all, a Christian institution and is, therefore, a spiritualorganization. This institution was brought into existence by WHBC.Secondly, OBC is an educational institution. The pastor, deacons, andmembership of WHBC, under the leadership of God's Holy Spirit, establishedOBC to provide training for Christian young people in four fields: pastoral andrelated full-time Christian ministerial training, missions, evangelism, and Christianeducation.Recognizing the definite need in our nation for more pastors to lead andotherwise aid the rapidly growing fundamentalist movement, OBC was born toprovide, for those men who are called of God to preach His Word, a highstandard of theological training that is characteristically fundamental in natureand evangelical in practice.Furthermore, seeing that the philosophy and purpose of public education(pre-school through university) is primarily secular in nature and humanistic inphilosophy, the fundamentalists in our nation have developed an alternativesystem of education to provide training for their children, which is in keeping withtheir faith, convictions, and values. Therefore, OBC, being a part of the Christianeducation movement, is primarily spiritual in nature and theistic in philosophy.The contrast between these two systems is not brought about for criticalpurposes, but for the purpose of establishing the fact that public education hasbecome both secular and humanistic. Therefore, the fundamentalist Christiansof WHBC had no alternative but to recognize the example of fundamentalistChristians throughout this nation and provide a system for training their childrenwhich was spiritual in nature and theistic in philosophy.Knowing that Christian schools can only be properly staffed by those who arein agreement with this basic purpose, principle, and philosophy, it is only naturalthat WHBC is determined to make OBC not only a theological institution, but alsoan institution for the training of Christian teachers for Christian schools.Fundamentalism and Christian education are symbiotic in relationship; that is,they are mutually dependent and mutually beneficial.Most fundamental churches which establish elementary and secondaryschools cannot support an institution of higher learning. That fact demands thatthe larger churches in the fundamentalist movement provide such training andthis, under God, is what WHBC and OBC are doing. Many fundamentalistchurches are independent (without denominational support or membership) andthey are, therefore, without denominational control. WHBC and OBC are notonly independent of denominational support and control, they are alsoindependent of government (local, state, and federal) support and control.Oklahoma Baptist College & Institute Official Catalog, 3rd Ed., Spring 2016 Page 13
Finally, the cornerstone of OBC's philosophy undergirding all is Jesus Christ.The centerpiece of our convictions is a person, Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ said,"I am the way, the truth, and the life . . . ." (John 14:6)The compass of our course of action and that which gives purpose anddirection in the life of all Christians and Christian institutions is Jesus Christ andHis Word, for He is "The Way". That which clarifies confusion is a knowledge ofJesus Christ and an understanding of His Word for He is "The Truth". And, thatwhich gives eternal value to the Christian's efforts and existence is Jesus Christfor He is "The Life". Since the heart of the philosophy of OBC is Jesus Christand His Word, then it follows that the ultimate purpose of this institution is to trainstudents to seek to do that which will glorify Him. Therefore, it is basic to ourinstitutional existence and purpose that OBC offer its students that which will enable them to understand God's plan and purpose for this age and where studentsbest fit into that plan.In summary, the purposes of WHBC in establishing OBC are as follows:1. To prepare pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and full-time Christian churchworkers (secretaries, musicians, youth workers, etc.) with a high standard ofBiblical studies fundamental and evangelical in nature.2. To teach, promote, and defend that body of Biblical truth held by Baptiststhrough the ages. We believe in the inerrant authority of the Scripture as seeforth in our doctrinal statement of faith.3. To train teachers for the Christian schools of our
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