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Grand Rapids, MichiganUndergraduate Academic Catalog2020-2021effective July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021
CAMPUS MAP 1001 E. BELTLINE AVE NE GRAND RAPIDS MI 49525ACADEMIC BUILDINGSADMINISTRATIVE BUILDINGSRESIDENCE 3.34.35.36.37.38.A. Hansen Athletic Center*B. Welch Administration BuildingC. Welcome Center/TraditionalUndergraduate AdmissionsD. Warren Faber Hall/Campus Bookstore*E. Christ Chapel*F. Faculty ParkingG. Keithly HallH. Van Osdel HallI. Cook HallJ. Commuter Parking*K. Future WCSG ParkingL. Fuller, Knol & Morris ParkingM. Babcock & Crawford ParkingN. Athletics Fields Parking*O. GRTS & Athletics Fields Parking*Campus ServicesMulti-Purpose BuildingWCSGFuture home of WCSGWelch Administration BuildingWelcome Center/KetchamSTUDENT LIFE18. Christ Chapel19. Corum Student Union20. Gainey Conference Center21. Hansen Athletic Center/Mol Arena22. Theatre Club House & Rentals23. Theatre Greenrooms & StorageAthletic Fields24. De Witt (Baseball) Field25. Practice Soccer Field26. Soccer Field27. Softball FieldBabcock HallCentral HallCook HallCrawford HallFuller HallKeithley HallKnol HallMorris HallPickitt HallQuincer HallVan Osdel Hall*Indicates open parking.LEONARD STREET NEOMANBLCDIHGEFJKBRADFORD STREETEAST BELTLINE AVENUE NE (M-44)8.9.10.11.LEFFINGWELL AVENUE3.4.5.6.7.Bolthouse HallCU Experimental Psychology Lab& Hesse Archaeology LabDaverman HallDe Witt Center for Science & TechnologyFaculty Office BuildingGordon HallGrand Rapids Theological Seminary3000 Leonard NE Matthews Performing Arts Center Pirsig-DeBruyn Chapel Urban Church Leadership CenterMiller LibrarySanaa 139: Art/Play StudioVerna Miller Center for Student SuccessWarren Faber Hall Bookstore Campus Safety
TABLE OF CONTENTS2020-2021 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A Letter from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5About Cornerstone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Student Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Campus Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Academic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Off-Campus Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Degree Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Designing a Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Bible, Religion & Ministry Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Business Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Communication, Media and Music Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93Humanities Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Interdisciplinary Studies Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133Kinesiology, Science, Engineering & Mathematics Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141Social Science Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Teacher Education Division. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2073 CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY
2020-2021ACADEMICCALENDARFALL 2020New Student Arrival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 18-19New Student Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 20-21Residence Halls Open/Returning Students Move In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 22-23Classes Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 24Drop/Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .August 24-28Internship Handshake Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept. 4Labor Day (classes will be held - no holiday break) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 7Mid-Term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 28-30Registration Begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 19Last Day to Withdraw without W/P or W/E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 23Homecoming & Family Weekend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30-31Last Day to Withdraw without W/E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 13Final Day of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 20Final Exams (Saturday - Wednesday). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 21-25Residence Halls Close. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25Final Grades Due at Noon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 4SPRING 2021Residence Halls Open for J-Term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 3J-Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 4-15Residence Halls Open for Spring Term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 17Classes Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 18Drop/Add . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 18-22Internship Handshake Deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 20Spring Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1-5Classes Resume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 8Registration Begins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 17Mid-Term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 15-19Last Day for Withdrawal without W/P or W/E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .March 26Easter Break. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2-5Classes Resume (Tues.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 6Last Day for Withdrawal without W/E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 16Celebration of Scholarship Event (daytime classes cancelled). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 22Final Day of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .April 30Final Exams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 3-6Residence Halls Close/Move Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 6Commencement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 8Spring Grades Due at Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 11May Term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 10-214 CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY
WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENTJOSEPH M. STOWELLCORNERSTONE UNIVERSITYDear student,Welcome to one of life’s most exciting adventures! There arefew experiences as significant as college life. And there arefew choices that are as determinative than the choice of whatschool you will attend to get that experience. During yourcollege years you will make life-long friends and discover newhorizons of spiritual, intellectual, social and personal growth.Being clear about God’s leading in your life at this point is huge.Given the importance of this decision, you can’t imaginehow thrilled I am that you have picked up the catalog forCornerstone University. As you read through these pages youwill find a lot of information that will be helpful as you navigateyour decision. As president, I can promise you that we makeevery effort to provide an education that will equip you to havea meaningful and successful future in a campus environmentwhere you will thrive.As you look through these pages, remember that CornerstoneUniversity is not just course descriptions, program detailsand cost analysis. What we can’t put into print is the sense ofbelonging and community that you will experience here.Caring professors, motivating spiritual experiences, top-flightathletics, important discussions about life and love that happenwhen you hang out with friends, and life-changing impactas you meet Jeuss in new and fresh ways.all a part of theCornerstone experience.We’d love for you to come and visit us as a part of your decisionprocess. In many respects life at Cornerstone is only fullyappreciated when you walk our halls, meet our faculty and hearour students tell you why they love what they are learning andbecoming at Cornerstone.If you have any questions please let us know. We want tohelp you find God’s will in your college choice in a clear andconfident way!Joseph M. StowellPresident
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ABOUTCORNERSTONEOUR IDENTITY: WHO WE ARE: Cornerstone is a Christ-centered university with a passion for global influence through thetransforming power of the gospel.OUR MISSION: WHY WE EXIST: We exist to empower men and women to excel as influencers in our world for Christ byoffering a student-focused learning community where Jesus Christ is central.OUR VISION: WHAT WE ASPIRE TO: We aspire to create a thriving community of fully devoted followers of Jesus ina spiritually contagious, academically excellent, richly resourced and culturally diverse learning environment that attractsoutstanding students, faculty and staff who influence our world for Christ, his church and his kingdom.HISTORYCornerstone University, an evangelical Christian university, exists to empower men and women to excel as influencers in our worldfor Christ by offering a student-focused learning community where Jesus Christ is central. As a multi-denominational school,Cornerstone University offers traditional undergraduate programs, as well as adult undergraduate and graduate programsthrough the Professional & Graduate Studies division (PGS), Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS), and the Asia BiblicalTheological Seminary (ABTS). The school also produces Cornerstone University Radio.Founded in 1941 as the Baptist Bible Institute, the school offered evening classes twice a week in the educational wing ofWealthy Street Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Mich. Over the years, the school continued to flourish, eventually developinginto a four-year Bible college and seminary.Under the visionary leadership of Dr. W. Wilbert Welch, the school relocated to its current 132-acre campus in 1964. That sameyear, the college became a member of the American Association of Bible Colleges. In 1972, the school was approved by theState of Michigan as a degree-granting college of arts and sciences, and, five years later, the Higher Learning Commissiongranted accreditation in 1977.In 1993, Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music was joined to the institution for the preservation of its rich heritage andacademic records. Also that year, the school launched the Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) program (now known asProfessional & Graduate Studies) to serve the adult populations of Michigan. The following year, the name of the institutionchanged from Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary to Cornerstone College and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary.In 1999, the institution was renamed Cornerstone University, and in 2003 the name of the seminary was changed to GrandRapids Theological Seminary.Today, the university continues to grow and provide a Christ-centered education under the direction of its 11th president, Dr.Joseph M. Stowell. Cornerstone University enrolls more than 3,000 students on an annual basis and holds memberships with thefollowing organizations:Higher Learning Commission (since 1977)Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (since 2019)Association of Theological Schools (since 2002)Council on Social Work Education (since 2004)Council for Christian Colleges and UniversitiesCouncil of Independent CollegesMichigan Independent Colleges and UniversitiesMichigan Department of Education7 CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY
THE CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY BRANDCornerstone University seeks to maintain a "branded house" strategy in which Cornerstone is the parent brand, and GrandRapids Theological Seminary, Asia Biblical Theological Seminary, WCSG and our traditional undergraduate and Profess
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