2019-20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

A Word From Our President............................... 2 History................................................................ 2 Profile................................................................. 2 Mission Statement.............................................. 2 Vision Statement................................................ 2 Accreditation, Authorization, and Licensure...... 3 Setting................................................................ 3 Facilities............................................................. 3 » » Alford Auditorium......................................... 3 » » Apple Technology Resource Center. .......... 3 » » Athletic and Recreation Center................... 3 » » Callan Athletic Center.................................. 3 » » Carnegie Center for the Visual Arts............. 4 » » Centennial Library....................................... 4 » » Center for Biblical and Theological Studies......................................................... 4 » » Chemistry Laboratory Center...................... 4 » » Dixon Ministry Center.................................. 4 » » Engineering and Science Center................ 4 » » Engineering Projects Laboratory................. 4 » » Founders Hall.............................................. 4 » » Gathany Media Center/Center for Teaching and Learning............................................... 4 » » Hartman Hall. .............................................. 5 » » Health Sciences Center............................... 5 » » History and Government Center. ................ 5 » » Milner Business Administration Building....................................................... 5 » » Patterson Hall.............................................. 5 » » Stevens Student Center............................... 5 » » Tyler Digital Communication Center............ 5 » » Williams Hall................................................ 5 Computer Network............................................. 5 » » Access......................................................... 5 » » Benefits........................................................ 5 University Student Services............................... 6 » » Career Services........................................... 6 » » Counseling Services.................................... 6 » » Healthcare and Medical Services............... 6 » » Housing....................................................... 6 » » Getting Started Weekend............................ 7 » » Vehicles....................................................... 7 Ministry Opportunities........................................ 7 » » Chapel......................................................... 7 » » Church Relations......................................... 7 » » Discipleship Ministries................................. 7 » » Global Outreach — Local............................ 7 » » Global Outreach — Domestic..................... 7 » » Global Outreach — International................. 8 » » HeartSong Ministries................................... 8 » » Selecting a Ministry..................................... 8 Student Life........................................................ 8 » » Spiritual Emphasis....................................... 8 » » Community Covenant.................................. 8 » » Cocurricular Opportunities.......................... 8 » » Music Groups.............................................. 8 » » Intercollegiate Athletics............................... 9 » » Campus Recreation..................................... 9 Student Life Programs....................................... 9 » » Leadership Opportunities. .......................... 9 » » Organizations.............................................. 9 » » Academic Organizations............................. 9 » » Social/Service Organizations.................... 10 » » Departmental Organizations..................... 11 2019–20 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 1 Introduction