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Educational GoalsThrough the cultivation of transformative habits of mind and the acquisition of essentialknowledge and skills, students will develop the capacity for critical, creative, and civicdispositions toward their worlds. The students’ readiness to act as informed and responsiblecitizens and to assume leadership and collaborative roles in solving the complex problems of aninterconnected and diverse world will be evident through their demonstration of:1)A critical knowledge of self and informed understanding of other A historically informed, critical, and self-reflective understanding of religious orspiritual traditions An ability to interpret the way literature expresses different worldviews An ability to interpret cultural norms, social relationships, and political events withinspecific historical contexts Analysis of the complex interactions between humans and human socio-culturalsystems An understanding of world cultures and their relationships to the cultures and societiesof the West An understanding of pluralism in the United States2)Proficiency in the use of evidence, empirical data, and quantitative analysis An understanding of the scientific process by which concepts, qualitative models, andquantitative models are constructed, modified, and applied Appropriate acquisition, evaluation, and interpretation of scientific evidence Competence in mathematical reasoning Quantitative literacy The ability to find, evaluate, and use information3)Skill and discernment in producing and interpreting forms of human expression Effective communication in written and oral modes that incorporates anunderstanding of purpose, audience, and context The ability to construct a valid argument based on evidence Appropriate use of media and technology for communication Communication in a second language Informed creative reasoning in the visual or performing arts4)The judgment and knowledge required for ethical citizenship of nation and world Informed understanding of ethical theory An ability to apply ethical theory to current and emerging questions facing globalcitizens in the 21st century An understanding of how one can sustainably manage human and natural resourcesMaryville College Catalog 2020-2021Page 2

Accreditations and MembershipsMaryville College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools to award baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions aboutthe accreditation of Maryville College.Maryville College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music to awardbaccalaureate degrees in music.The Maryville College programs in teacher education are approved by the TennesseeDepartment of Education.The Maryville College English as a Second Language Program is an approved memberEnglishUSA (formerly the American Association of Intensive English Programs).The Maryville College Program for Nonprofit Leadership is certified by Nonrofit LeadershipAlliance.Statement of NondiscriminationMaryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or nationalorigin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in provision of educationalopportunities and benefits.About Maryville CollegeMaryville College is a four-year, co-educational, liberal arts college. Founded in 1819 as theSouthern and Western Theological Seminary, it was originally intended as a seminary. Quicklyrealizing that most students were unprepared for graduate study in theology, its founder, Dr.Isaac Anderson, began to offer preparatory “literary” courses. In 1842, the charter from the stateof Tennessee was granted for “Maryville College.” Following the disruption of the Civil War, theCollege reopened and moved to its present location.Through almost two hundred years, the College has withstood major wars, economic upheavalsand changing social realities. By adapting to its shifting environments, the College has remaineda strong and vibrant academic community respected for academic excellence and sincerity inimplementing its purpose.As the 12th oldest institution of higher learning in the South, the College maintains an affiliationwith the Presbyterian Church (USA). Known for its academic rigor and its focus on the liberalarts, Maryville College is where students come to stretch their minds, stretch themselves andlearn how to make a difference in the world.Maryville College Catalog 2020-2021Page 3

2020-2021 Academic CalendarFall Semester 2020DateThu-Tue, Aug 13-18Sun-Tue, Aug 16-18Mon, Aug 17Tue, Aug 18Tue, Aug 18Tue, Aug 18Wed, Aug 19Thu, Aug 20Tue, Aug 25Fri, Aug 28Tue, Oct 6Mon, Oct 12EventGreat Beginnings classes begin for new first-year studentsGreat Beginnings classes start for new transfer studentsEnrollment ConfirmationSophomore Class Meeting 8:30 a.m. Location - TBDJunior Class Meeting 9:45 a.m. Location - TBDSenior Class Meeting 11 a.m. Location - TBDFall semester classes begin for returning studentsOpening ConvocationLast Day of Online RegistrationLast Day of Fall Course Drop/Add PeriodMidtermWed, Oct 14Fri, Oct 23Tues, Nov 24Wed-Sun, Nov 25-29Last day of Midterm Course Drop/Add PeriodLast day to withdraw from a course and receive a "W"Last day of ClassesThanksgiving BreakExamination PeriodMon-Thur, Nov 30-Dec 3Midterm Classes BeginSpring Semester 2021DateTuesday, Jan 19Thurs, Jan 21Wed, Jan 27Mon, Feb 1Wed, Mar 10Mon, Mar 15Wed, Mar 17Wed, Mar 24Fri, Apr 2Sat, Apr 10Tue, Apr 13Thu, Apr 29Fri, Apr 30Sat-Wed, May 1-5Sat, May 8EventEnrollment ConfirmationSpring semester classes beginLast Day of Online RegistrationLast Day of Spring Course Drop/Add PeriodMidtermMidterm Classes BeginLast Day of Midterm Course Drop/Add PeriodLast day to withdraw from a course and receive a "W"Good Friday - College ClosedAcademic Awards CeremonyLast Day to Withdraw from a Midterm Course with a “W”Last day of ClassesStudy DayExamination periodBaccalaureate & CommencementMaryville College Catalog 2020-2021Page 4

May Term 2021Mon-Fri, May 10-28Mon, May 31Class DatesMemorial Day - College ClosedSummer Terms 2021Mon-Fri, June 7-Aug 20See Registrar/Schedule of CoursesA Church-Related College for the21st CenturyMaryville College proudly claims its Presbyterian heritage; from the time the Rev. IsaacAnderson founded the college in 1819 to train ministers for the frontier of the United States untiltoday, when we enjoy a rich diversity of students. While holding strongly to its Presbyterianconnection, the College honors and welcomes students from all backgrounds and religioustraditions. The practice of faith and learning at Maryville College connects scholarship, worship,and community, by giving each student a place to explore, a place to grow and a place tocommit. The whole community is invited to worship at the Center for Campus Ministry eachTuesday at 1:15.Faith and Learning StatementMaryville College, related by voluntary covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), seeks toprovide a quality liberal arts education that encourages the search for truth in all areas of life.One of sixty-five colleges related to the PC (USA), Maryville College is a part of the widermission and witness of the Presbyterian Church in the world.The Presbyterian tradition, with its historical emphasis on both an educated clergy and aneducated laity, provides the theological framework for such an institution of higher education.Reformed theology places all reality in relationship to God and thus finds all subject mattersworthy of study, while acknowledging, in an attitude of humility, that all human answers are atbest provisional. The church “Reformed and always reforming” encourages the sort of ongoingopenness to revisiting the questions and revising the answers that a true liberal arts educationinvites.As a church-related liberal arts college, Maryville College strives to provide a quality educationin a spiritually reflective and ethically responsible manner by creating an environment that: Challenges students to think carefully and critically about all matters in life, includingreligious, spiritual and ethical matters,Equips students to examine and reflect on questions of faith, meaning and value,Maryville College Catalog 2020-2021Page 5

Provides students with a wide-ranging literacy about the Christian tradition, includingknowledge of the diversity of world cultures and religions, andOffers students opportunities for worship, service and fellowship in a community ofintegrity, respect and scholarship."Church-relatedness” does not presume that all members of the community must share theinstitution’s Presbyterian or even Christian convictions, but asks that they respect that churchrelated identity while thoughtfully giving voice to their own convictions. As the College’sStatement of Purpose says, “the College believes that it must listen attentively and humbly to allhuman voices so that it may hear the call of God no matter how God may speak.” A genuinechurch-related liberal arts college must ensure that both diversity and Christian identity arepresent on campus in a creative balance. The goal of a Maryville College education is not simplythe adoption of a particular stance or worldview, but rather the search for truth, wherever it maybe found, and the ability to recognize and take seriously life’s basic questions of faith, meaningand value.Maryville College takes its church-relatedness seriously, as it recognizes and affirms its role inthe formative endeavor of spiritual, intellectual and moral development. By engaging studentsboth inside and outside the classroom, and by providing them with a nurturing community andenvironment, Maryville College seeks to equip students with the tools that will help them build amature and credible faith for an increasingly complex world.Adopted January 2003Administrative OfficersPresident: Dr. Bryan F. CokerVice President and Dean of the College: Dr. Dan KlingensmithVice President for Admissions and Financial Aid: Ms. Alayne BowmanVice President and Dean of Students: Dr. Melanie V. TuckerVice President for Finance and Administration: Mr. Jeff IngleVice President for Institutional Advancement: Ms. Suzanne BookerMaryville College Catalog 2020-2021Page 6

ADMISSIONS ANDFINANCIAL AIDADMISSION PROCEDURESMaryville College is selective in granting admission to prospective students. Students areadmitted based on academic criteria and personal achievement, without regard to financialneed. As a guide, it should be noted that students who successfully complete degreerequirements normally have followed a strong college preparatory curriculum in high school andtypically have ranked in the top 25% of their graduating classes. In some cases, applicants maybe granted conditional admission. Students in this category sign a participation agreement andwork closely with the Academic Support Center as part of their commitment to work towardsbecoming a successful Maryville College graduate. Offers of conditional admission are made ona case-by-case basis.Priority Application deadlines and notification dates are listed below:Competitive ScholarshipsInternational StudentsFebruary 1July 1HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSHigh school graduates who are seeking admission as first-time freshmen must havesatisfactorily completed at least 15 academic units at the high school level. Normally courseworkshould include the following minimum requirements: Four units of English Two units of science including one unit of laboratory science such as biology, chemistry,physics, or earth science Three units of mathematics includi

About Maryville College Maryville College is a four-year, co-educational, liberal arts college. Founded in 1819 as the Southern and Western Theological Seminary, it was originally intended as a seminary. Quickly realizing that most students were unprepared for graduate study in t heology, its founder, Dr.