Summit Pacific College

OVERVIEW

Summit Pacific College’s Distance Education offers a variety of options for students who are unable to attend our campus in Abbotsford.

Our Mission

Summit Pacific Distance Education exists to provide adult study programs in areas of Bible and theology and in the practical elements of Christian service and ministry to others.

Objectives

The student who completes a Summit Pacific Distance Education Degree, Diploma or Certificate program should be able to:

Understand the basic content, theme, and message of each portion of the Bible.
Appreciate the doctrinal truths of Scripture and see their relevance to Christian life and service.
Share Bible truths with others on both a one to one and on a group basis.
Apply Bible principles to his or her personal life and also in the counselling of others.
Be informed concerning his or her spiritual roots and overall Christian relationships.
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, particularly in the pursuit of God's truth through His Word.

Correspondence and Internet courses

The majority of our courses are provided via traditional correspondence format, with a selection of courses available on-line.

All courses are 3 semester hours. There is a four month completion deadline for each course. Distance Education enrollment is done on a continuous registration basis. This means that students wishing to enroll in courses do not need to wait until the start of a semester to enroll. Summit Pacific’s Correspondence and Internet courses require the use of an Exam Supervisor to oversee the writing of all exams. The student makes an arrangement with their Pastor or some other suitable person to be their exam supervisor.

Cost

Tuition is $430 per course. On December 1, 2011, tuition will rise to $450 per course. Textbooks are extra. Our Distance Education office stocks all of the texts necessary for courses. Students are not obliged to purchase texts from the college. Summit charges a per course shipping and handling fee.

Entrance Requirements and Application

A definite experience of Christian conversion is required of all who are admitted to the College. Evidence of a sound Christian character is expected The college expects that applicants are high school graduates. Adult applicants who lack a high school diploma may be admitted on a probationary basis. Applicants for the Bachelor of Theology Degree (B.Th.) and Pastoral Ministries Diploma programs must be at least 25 years of age. (This restriction does NOT apply to students registering for RoMER Certificate and Leadership Certificate programs.)

Church Study Groups

Summit Pacific Distance Education is pleased to co-operate with churches that wish to conduct programs of group study using Summit Pacific Correspondence Studies courses. Students so enrolled will earn credit with Summit Pacific College, and they may eventually qualify for graduation in our degree, diploma or certificate programs.

Extension Courses

One of the ways that Summit Pacific College attempts to serve the churches is to provide on-site extension courses. These are courses taught by Summit Pacific instructors in the local church for credit or for audit.

Campus Missionary In Training (CMIT) Program

Summit Pacific College is pleased to work in cooperation with University Christian Ministries (UCM) in helping UCM Interns fulfill academic requirements for PAOC Ministerial Credentials.

IS DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR YOU?

Distance Education has come a long way from the tear out subscriptions found in the back of a magazine where a person can supposedly learn a skill (or a BA) in 90 days or less with minimal effort. Technology has allowed educators to develop distance courses that are in many cases the equal of "on campus" courses. However, the student must realize that training by distance does not suit all learning styles and that many individuals do not do well learning in this manner. The distance student needs to be someone who does not mind working alone and who is highly organized and self-motivated. In all college courses, timelines and "keeping up with your studies" are important but they are even more important in distance education courses. It is amazing how many things will come up in the day, week or month that have the potential of keeping the student from the course work. The negative feelings that arise from falling behind and the relative isolation of the distance student are two of the main reasons for failure.

Another myth of distance education courses is that they are easier and are less of an academic challenge. This is definitely not the case for any of the Summit Pacific College Distance Education programs. As is evident in our information about our programs, there is a considerable amount of work required to complete a program. This course work is typically in addition to working full time plus, in many cases, significant personal responsibilities such as raising a family. The successful distance student must be highly motivated and self-disciplined.

Distance Education is not substantially less expensive than on campus training. Programs have to be developed, administered and taught and these are all expenses covered by the student fees. There are savings, however, in areas such as:

the cost of and time involved in relocating to a training center
loss of work income
in some cases, the cost of maintaining two residences
the emotional cost of being separated from family and friends
exemption from on campus student fees, lab levies, parking fees etc.

While there may be some evident cost savings to distance learning, it is important to note that most distance students take as long as two times the amount of time to complete their programs when compared to students enrolled in equivalent on campus programs.

NEW THIS YEAR

Tuition Increase

This year sees a modest tuition hike. Tuition for each course will be $450 as of December 1, 2011.

Shipping and Handling Fee

Another change affects how we handle shipping and handling. Two years ago we introduced a shipping cost and attempted to assess an exact cost to each shipment. This has proved to be cumbersome and time consuming. As of December 1, 2011 each course shipment will be charged a set amount which is determined by the region of Canada in which the recipient is located. A shipping table is provided to assist students in calculating costs. Courses shipped without textbooks are exempt from the shipping and handling fee.

Revised Leadership Certificate Program

We have revised the Leadership Certificate Program (2 year) so that it explicitly fulfills the PAOC's Licensed Minister/Ordained credential for mature applicants.

PROGRAMS

DEGREE (41 courses or 123 semester hours)

Pastoral Ministries Degree (B.Th.): This program is designed for individuals who are looking to serve as pastors, need to qualify for ministerial credentials or are seeking an undergrad degree . Those who graduate from this program will have a solid foundation in Bible and Theology (39 hours), introductory courses in General Studies (39 hours) and competency in ministry skills (45 hours).

DIPOLOMA (30 courses or 90 semester hours)

Pastoral Ministries Diploma: This program is for those students called to fulltime ministry and who desire the minimum formal Bible College education required by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada for ministerial ordination. Those who graduate from this program will have a sound preparation in Bible and Theology (39 semester hours), Practics (30 semester hours) and General Studies (21 semester hours). This program includes individual mentoring.

CERTIFICATES

Leadership Certificate (20 courses or 60 semester hours): The Leadership Certificate Program is designed to provide students with a concentration of Bible related studies and basic skills and competencies for the sharing of one's faith. The Leadership Certificate fulfills the academic requirements for the PAOC’s Licensed Minister/Ordained credential requirements for mature applicants. **

RoMER Certificate (10 courses or 30 semester hours): The college offers courses that specifically fulfill the PAOC’s Recognition of Ministry Credential. The RoMER Certificate fulfills the academic requirements of this credential and is attainable in one year. Five of the courses listed are required (indicated by *). The others are highly recommended, but some choice is possible.

CMIT

The Campus Missionary In Training Program (CMIT) Program is offered in cooperation with University Christian Ministries (UCM) in helping UCM Interns fulfill academic requirements for PAOC Ministerial Credentials.

Graduation in no way guarantees that the student will actually be granted credentials by the PAOC or find placement in Christian service. The successful completion of this program is but one step in the overall process.

The college also accepts applicants who desire specific courses and do not intend to complete a program.

** Individuals should contact their local PAOC District Office to determine if they may qualify as a mature credential applicant.

BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY (B.Th.)

This program is designed for students who sense God’s call to pastor an existing local church or plant a new one. Such ministry requires a solid foundation in Bible and Theology (39 hours), introductory courses in General Studies (39 hours) and competency in the skills required of a pastor (45 hours). This program includes individual and group mentoring.

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this 4 year Pastoral Ministries program the student shall be able to:

demonstrate development of a thoughtful personal philosophy of ministry rooted in Biblical theology and cognizant of contemporary culture;
demonstrate an understanding of God's specific call on his/her lives and an awareness of the gifts, strengths, weaknesses and vulnerabilities he/she brings to pastoral ministry;
demonstrate an understanding of the Scriptures as well as the many practical and theoretical aspects of vocational Christian ministry;
demonstrate a basic level of competence in the practical leadership, interpersonal and communication skills expected of pastors; and
demonstrate an exemplary godly lifestyle and an ongoing dependence on Holy Spirit fullness.

PASTORAL MINISTRIES MAJOR

30 semester hours
3 Church Administration & Business	6 Pastoral Ministry Internship
3 Counselling Foundations I	3 Pastoral Theology
3 Expository Preaching	3 Small Group Ministry
3 Leadership Development	3 Youth Communication
3 Local Church Leadership

Course Requirements & Curriculum

Bible and Theology - 13 courses or 39 semester hours
BIBL 113 Hermeneutics	THEO 321 Pneumatology
BIBL 114 Pentateuch	THEO 323 Doctrine I
BIBL 115 Gospels	THEO 324 Doctrine II
BIBL 125 Biblical Introduction	THEO 421 NT Theology
BIBL 211 Historical Lit. of the OT	THEO 422 Old Testament Theology
BIBL 212 Acts of the Apostles
BIBL 311 Pauline Literature
Bible Elective
Practics - 15 courses or 45 semester hours
BUSI 111 Church Administration & Business	RELS 331 Pastoral Theology
RELS 132 Introduction to Missions	RELS 334 Leadership Development
RELS 133 Religious Conversion	RELS 335 Pastoral Internship
EDUC 142 Principles of Teaching	RELS 336 Pastoral Internship
RELS 233 Small Groups	RELS 340 Local Church Leadership
RELS 234 Expository Preaching	Practics (RELS) Elective
EDUC 241 Youth Communication	Practics (RELS) Elective
COUN 245 Counselling Foundations I
General Studies - 13 courses or 39 semester hours
ENGL 103 Intro to Literature A	GREE 236 Elementary NT Greek II
ENGL 104 Intro to Literature B	HIST 260 Church History
PHIL 105 Intro to Philosophy	RELS 332 Christianity and Culture
PSYC 106 Intro to Psychology	SCIE 448 Natural Science Survey
HIST 172 History of Canadian Pentecostals	ENGL 474 Modern Christian Literature
PHIL 210 Ethics	General Studies Elective
GREE 235 Elementary NT Greek I

Nine of the required 123 credit hours must be completed on Summit Pacific College’s Abbotsford campus or in another approved “face to face” context. The college will occasionally offer modular courses on the college campus in order to assist students in the completion of this requirement.

Graduation in no way guarantees that the student will actually be granted credentials by the PAOC or find placement in Christian service. The successful completion of this program is but one step in the overall process.

PASTORAL MINISTRIES DIPLOMA

The Pastoral Ministries Diploma consists of 90 semester hours of required and elective courses. The Pastoral Ministries major is for those students called to full-time ministry and who desire the minimum formal Bible College education required by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada for ministerial ordination.

Those who graduate from this program will have a sound preparation in Bible and Theology (39 semester hours), Practics (30 semester hours) and General Studies (21 semester hours). This program includes individual mentoring.

Bible and Theology - 13 courses or 39 semester hours
BIBL 113 Hermeneutics	THEO 321 Pneumatology
BIBL 114 Pentateuch	THEO 323 Doctrine I
BIBL 115 Gospels	THEO 324 Doctrine II
BIBL 211 Historical Lit. of the OT	THEO 421 NT Theology
BIBL 212 Acts of the Apostles	THEO 422 Old Testament Theology
BIBL 311 Pauline Literature
Bible Elective
Bible Elective
Practics - 10 courses or 30 semester hours
BUSI 111 Church Administration & Business	RELS 234 Expository Preaching
RELS 132 Introduction to Missions	COUN 245 Counselling Foundations I
RELS 133 Religious Conversion	RELS 331 Pastoral Theology
EDUC 142 Principles of Teaching	RELS 334 Leadership Development
RELS 233 Small Groups	RELS 335 Pastoral Internship
General Studies - 7 courses or 21 semester hours
PHIL 105 Introduction to Philosophy	HIST 260 Church History
PSYC 106 Introduction to Psychology	RELS 332 Christianity and Culture
HIST 172 History of Canadian Pentecostals	ENGL 474 Modern Christian Literature
PHIL 210 Ethics

Graduation from the Pastoral Ministries Diploma Program in no way guarantees that the student will actually be granted credentials by the PAOC or find placement in Christian service. The successful completion of this program is but one step in the overall process.

LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

The Leadership Certificate Program consists of 60 semester hours of required and elective courses. This program is designed to provide students with a concentration of Bible related studies and basic skills and competencies for the sharing of one's faith. The Leadership Certificate fulfills the academic requirements for the PAOC’s Licensed Minister/Ordained credential requirements for mature applicants. **

Bible and Theology - 9 courses or 27 semester hours
BIBL 113 Hermeneutics	THEO 321 Pneumatology
BIBL 114 Pentateuch	THEO 323 Doctrine I
BIBL 115 Gospels	THEO 324 Doctrine II
BIBL 211 Historical Lit. of the OT	THEO 421 NT Theology
BIBL 212 Acts of Apostles
Practics - 7 courses or 21 semester hours
EDUC 142 Principles of Teaching	RELS 331 Pastoral Theology
RELS 132 Introduction to Missions	RELS 335 Pastoral Internship
RELS 233 Small Group Ministry	RELS 338 Local Church Leadership
RELS 234 Expository Preaching
General Studies - 4 courses or 12 semester hours
HIST 172 History of Canadian Pentecostals	HIST 260 Church History
PHIL 210 Ethics	RELS 332 Christianity and Culture

** Individuals should contact their local PAOC District Office to determine if they may qualify as a mature credential applicant.

Successfully completing the Leadership Certificate in no way guarantees that the student will actually be granted the credential by the PAOC or find placement in Christian service. The successful completion of this program is but one step in the overall process.

RoMER Certificate

(Recognition of Ministry Education Requirements Certificate)

The college offers courses that specifically fulfill the PAOC’s Recognition of Ministry Credential. The RoMER Certificate fulfills the academic requirements of this credential and is attainable in one year. Five of the courses listed are required (indicated by *). The others are highly recommended, but some choice is possible.

Bible and Theology - 6 courses or 18 semester hours
BIBL 113 Hermeneutics *	THEO 321 Pneumatology *
BIBL 115 Gospels	THEO 323 Doctrine I
BIBL 114 Pentateuch	THEO 324 Doctrine II
Practics - 3 courses or 9 semester hours
RELS 331 Pastoral Theology *	RELS 234 Expository Preaching *
Practics (RELS) Elective
General Studies - 1 courseor 3 semester hours
HIST 172 History of Canadian Pentecostals *

Successfully completing the RoMER Certificate in no way guarantees that the student will actually be granted the credential by the PAOC or find placement in Christian service. The successful completion of these courses is but one step in the overall process.

UCM Campus Ministries

Campus Missionary In Training (CMIT) Program

Summit Pacific College is pleased to work in cooperation with University Christian Ministries (UCM) in helping UCM Interns fulfill academic requirements for PAOC Ministerial Credentials.

It is expected that UCM Interns will be working towards the PAOC Recognition of Ministry Credential. This credential requires 10 courses. A sample program is provided below. Courses marked * are specifically required courses. Courses designated CMIT are specially modified with campus ministry in mind.

Bible and Theology - 6 courses or 18 semester hours
BIBL 113 Hermeneutics *	THEO 321 Pneumatology *
BIBL 115 Gospels	THEO 323 Doctrine I
BIBL 114 Pentateuch	THEO 324 Doctrine II
Practics - 3 courses or 9 semester hours
RELS 331 Pastoral Theology *	RELS 234 CMIT Preaching *
RELS 132 CMIT Religious Conversion orRELS 233 CMIT Small Grouips
General Studies - 1 courseor 3 semester hours
HIST 172 History of Canadian Pentecostals *

We are able to provide the courses needed by Missionaries in Training in the following ways:

Study Groups

Study Groups will follow the established policy of Summit Pacific College Distance Education Church Study Groups. A copy of the policy has been modified specifically to reflect the unique UCM Intern program. These groups will study under the direction of a qualified UCM leader.

Correspondence and Internet Courses

Students may directly enroll in Summit Pacific College Correspondence and Internet courses. Selection of courses should be guided by the requirements of the UCM Internship program and PAOC Ministerial Credential requirements.

Extension Site Courses

UCM may from time to time arrange for a Summit Pacific College Instructor or Adjunct Professor to teach a course on site, either at a University Campus or in partnership with a local church.

Students who are interested in the Campus Missionary In Training program should contact John Engels, BC Campus Ministries Director at (604) 533-2232 or jengels@bc.paoc.org.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

All fees are payable to Summit Pacific College.

All orders for courses and materials must be pre-paid.

Initial Application Fee

$30.00

The initial application fee is a one time fee charged to students enrolling in Correspondence and Internet courses. This fee applies to students who are not applying for admission to a program, but are enrolling in individual courses (non-refundable).

Application for Admission Fee

$50.00

The application for admission fee is a one time fee charged to all students who are applying for entrance into the Pastoral Ministries Degree, Pastoral Ministries Diploma, Leadership Certificate or RoMER Certificate programs (non-refundable).

TUITION FEES
The tuition payment provides the student with:

A study guide or access to on-line course material for the individual course
The examinations
The instructor's time in marking the exams and any term papers or projects that the course prescribes, and
The Director's and office staff's time as resource people in matters relating to the course.

The cost of the textbook(s) is in addition to the tuition fee.

The college's board has established the following tuition rate for the 2011-2012 year (Prices are effective December 1, 2011):

Correspondence, Internet & Extension Courses:

$450 per course

Correspondence & Church Study Groups
Spouse's tuition

$150.00 per course

If a spouse or dependent wishes to share a correspondence or internet student's study guide and textbooks, that person may pursue the studies and earn credit by paying only the spouse's tuition. An extra set of examinations will be sent for the spouse or dependent, and the college will provide for the marking of the extra set of examinations and any required materials. Spouses wishing to graduate from a particular program must apply for admission to the college.

Note: Though spouses may freely study together, the college requires that each work independently in preparing study papers and writing exams. The spouse must also complete a separate Exam Supervisor Application Form. Spouses may share the same exam supervisor and write exams at the same time under proper supervision.
This discount only applies to spouses enrolled in the same course simultaneously.

Textbooks per course

Varying amounts

Currently the average price for textbooks (including GST) per course is about $50.00, with a low of $17.00 and a high of about $220.00. Students may secure their textbooks from whatever sources they choose, but the college maintains a stock of books required for its courses and most students order the text with the course. Payment for books must accompany each course ordered. The textbook list provides prices.

General Fees

Course Completion Extension (per course)	$50.00
Exam Re-write (per course)	$100.00
Graduation fee (payable prior to graduation)	$100.00
Certificate fee	$40.00
Student's personal transcript report (unofficial)	n/c
Official Transcript fee (must be sent by mail) ($1 per each additional one ordered at the same time)	$10.00
Each Transcript sent by fax (not formally official)	$6.00
Replacement for a lost Study Guide	$10.00
Electronic replacement of Study Guide	n/c

Shipping Costs

All materials are shipped prepaid, and as promptly as possible by regular mail. Students may contact the Distance Education office via email when they are ready to place a course order to determine actual shipping costs. Alternately, we have provided a check box on our course order form which indicates that the student wishes us to add shipping charges to the course order. Where there is great urgency, the college will ship via Purolator Courier. In these cases, the student is charged the additional cost.

Withdrawal Policy for Correspondence and Internet Courses

A student must notify the college in writing of his or her intention to withdraw in order to qualify for a refund. Written notification of withdrawals must be sent to the Director of Distance Education. A form is available for download here.

Refund is on a percentage basis and does not include registration fees or shipping costs:

Up to 2 weeks	80%
Up to 3 weeks	60%
Up to 4 weeks	50%
Up to 5 weeks	20%
Over 5 weeks	0%

Refund Policy for Textbooks (Correspondence & Internet)

Within not more than thirty (30) days after a course has started, subject to the conditions that follow, a student may return textbooks for full refund.

The conditions include:

The student must pay the return postage
The textbooks returned must be unmarked and resalable
The student should request the refund in writing

BC HST and GST Charges to Summit Pacific Distance Education Students

The British Columbia HST legislation provides for a point of sale rebate on the provincial portion of the HST on the sale of books. This means that only the Federal portion of the tax (GST) is charged.

Current Goods and Services Tax regulations exempt college fees (application fee, tuition fees, diploma fee, transcript fee) from GST. However, textbooks, and any supplementary books that are ordered, are subject to the tax at 5%. Payments for textbooks should allow for this additional amount. GST is charged only on textbooks.

Scholarships

The board of the college has enacted that seniors (age 65 and over) are extended a scholarship to provide reduced tuition for all courses. Applicants qualify only after they pay the appropriate application fee ($30.00 or $50.00 depending upon the student's intentions). Qualifying students pay $150.00 for tuition per course. They also must pay the regular price for textbooks, certificates, transcripts and other fees including shipping costs.

SHIPPING COSTS

Postal Zone	Province	Shipping and Handling Charge
A	NF	$18.00
B	NS	$19.00
C	PEI	$17.00
E	NB	$18.00
G	PQ	$18.00
H	PQ	$17.00
J	PQ	$17.00
K	ON	$19.00
L	ON	$19.00
M	ON	$18.00
N	ON	$20.00
P	ON	$20.00
R	MB	$20.00
S	SK	$17.00
T	AB	$17.00
V	BC	$15.00
X	NV	$29.00
X	NWT	$19.00
Y	YK	$19.00

Course orders which do not include texts are exempt.

Orders are shipped Canada Post Regular Package Rate. Purolator service is available on request and by quotation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A definite experience of Christian conversion is required of all successful applicants. Applicants should be practicing Christians and have regularly attended a local church for at least one year.
Evidence of a sound Christian character is expected. Applicants must be living in accordance with accepted Christian standards and be free from worldly habits and practices.
Applicants must provide information about involvement in ongoing Christian service within the church or community. A Student Ministry Self Placement form is included with the Application for Admission packet. Ministry leaders will be contacted annually for an assessment of the student's involvement. Students are required to submit an updated Student Ministry Self Placement form each September. The student's pastor will be asked to provide an additional assessment of the student prior to approval for graduation.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Theology Degree (B.Th.) and Pastoral Ministries Diploma programs must be at least 25 years of age. (This restriction does NOT apply to students registering for RoMER Certificate and Leadership Certificate programs. Students accumulating credits in preparation for attending Summit Pacific College as an on-campus student, students enrolled as a Campus Missionary in Training with University Christian Ministries or students taking individual courses without attempting to complete a particular program are also exempt from this requirement.)
Applicants should be high school graduates with Canadian Grade 12 or its equivalent in U.S. or international systems.
Applicants who did not complete high school are assessed on an individual basis by the Admissions Committee. Whenever possible, high school studies should be renewed and graduation achieved. In some cases an equivalency exam may be arranged (G.E.D.).

Summit Pacific College Distance Education programs are intended for mature students who, due to life circumstances, are unable or are unlikely to be able to attend the Abbotsford campus. Summit Pacific College reserves the right to deny acceptance.

When submitting the Application for Admission the applicant must include the non-refundable Application for Admission fee of $50.00.

CASUAL (Part-Time) STUDIES

The college continues to accept applicants who desire specific courses and do not intend to complete a program. Students may register for up to four (4) courses without applying for admission to the college. When the fourth course is completed, the student will be required to submit a Statement of Intent indicating his/her intention to continue as a casual student or to enroll in one of the Distance Education programs.

Students who

are studying for personal interest,
are accumulating credits in preparation for attendance and enrolment in one of the college's on-campus programs,
are enrolled in the Campus Missionary In Training Program,
are fulfilling credential requirements or
who only need specific courses

are not required to apply for formal admission to a program and may continue their studies.

When registering the casual (part-time) applicant pays the non-refundable Initial Application fee of $30.00.

Application

Students wishing to enrol in the Pastoral Ministry Degree, Pastoral Ministry Diploma Program, Leadership Certificate Program or RoMER Certificate programs must apply for entrance to these programs via the college's full Application for Admission process.

Students who are studying for personal interest or who are accumulating credits in preparation for attendance and enrolment in one of the college's on-campus programs may continue to do so. However, they should submit their Statement of Intent form to inform the college of their plans. Students enrolled in the Campus Missionary In Training program should also submit a Statement of Intent indicating their involvement in that program.

Application for Admission packets are available for download here. Students who do not have internet access should contact the Distance Education office in order to receive a packet.

What is the difference between the Initial Application and the Application for Admission?

The Initial Application is a form submitted when the student initially registers with Summit Pacific College Distance Education. The student may enroll in up to four (4) courses without further action. If the student is not interested in completing a program via Distance Education, then the only subsequent action necessary is filling in the Statement of Intent indicating that the student wishes to continue with casual (part-time) studies. This would apply to students who are taking courses in preparation for attending the college (on-campus), those who only need a few courses, those who are studying for personal interest or those who are enrolled in the Campus Missionaries In Training Program.
The non-refundable Initial Application fee is $30.00.
The Application for Admission is a more comprehensive process. This is a formal Application for Admission to the college. This is only for students who intend to complete one of the Distance Education Programs. It is identical to the process that students go through when they apply to attend the college (on-campus). All forms must be completed and returned to the Summit Pacific College Distance Education Office. All Applications for Admission are examined by the college Admissions Committee. Applicants will be notified by letter of the decision of the Committee.
The non-refundable Application for Admission Fee is $50.00.

Student Ministry

Evaluation of the student's performance in ministry is an important part of the Distance Education program here at Summit Pacific College. Students who are enrolled in Summit Pacific College Distance Education programs are expected to be meaningfully involved in ministry while enrolled with the school. We recognize that some individuals may have multiple ministry involvements. We ask students to list one ministry in which they are involved.

The Student Ministry Self Placement Form must be submitted each year as long as the student is enrolled with Summit Pacific College's Distance Education program. Each year the Ministry Supervisor will be asked to submit an assessment of the ministry involvement. The student will also be asked to submit a self assessment of his/her ministry involvement.

A new form must be submitted if there is a change of ministries.

It is an annual requirement for students to provide the college with these forms in order to remain in good standing with the college.

Upon application for graduation, the student's pastor will be asked to provide an assessment of the student's church and ministry performance prior to approval for graduation.

Transfer

Transfer of Credit for Prior Studies

The college is pleased to give credit for prior studies in accredited colleges and universities. Those with previous college or university studies should have their previous school(s) submit a transcript and request an evaluation for transfer credit.

There are two important restrictions:

Courses with a grade lower than "C" will not be transferred
If the incoming student did not graduate from the college he or she previously attended, the transferred credits cannot amount to more than one half of the courses required to complete the program.

Credit for Life Experience

Summit Pacific Distance Education does not grant credit for life experience. By its very nature, distance education assumes adult maturity and appropriate backgrounds for all students. The college fulfills the educational portion of preparation for a more useful involvement in Christian service, but students are expected also to be preparing themselves through practical life experience. Thus, life experience receives no additional credit.

Transfer to Other Institutions

Because not all educators accept Distance Education, Summit Pacific Distance Education cannot guarantee transferability. In practice, however, courses are being widely accepted for transfer to other colleges that are accredited.
Where college transfer is important to the student, he or she should query the institution to which transfer is planned in this regard. Summit Pacific Distance Education will gladly supply any materials or information that is requested.

Transfer to Other Summit Pacific Programs

As illustrated in the following chart, these courses may be transferred to another of Summit Pacific's certificate, diploma or degree programs.

(Courses are designated Correspondence or Internet by affixing a "C" or and "I" to the end of the course number.)

SPC Distance Education	Summit Pacific College
ENGL 103 Intro to Literature A	ENGL 103 Intro to Literature A
ENGL 104 Intro to Literature B	ENGL 104 Intro to Literature B
PHIL 105 Intro to Philosophy	PHIL 105 Intro to Philosophy
PSYC 106 Intro to Psychology	PSYC 106 Intro to Psychology
BIBL 111 Bible Survey	BIBL 111 Bible Survey
BUSI 111 Church Admin & Bus.	BUS 111 Introduction to Business
BIBL 113 Hermeneutics	BIBL 113 Hermeneutics #
BIBL 114 Pentateuch	BIBL 114 Pentateuch #
BIBL 115 Gospels	BIBL 115 Gospels #
BIBL 117 Hebrews	BIBL Elective
BIBL 125 Biblical Introduction	BIBL Elective
RELS 132 World Missions	RELS 132 Cross Cultural Studies #
RELS 133 Religious Conversion	RELS 133 Religious Conversion #
EDUC 142 Principles of Teaching	EDUC 142 Principles of Teaching #
HIST 172 Hist. of Can. Pentecostals	HIST 172 Hist. of the Pent. Church #
PHIL 210 Ethics	PHIL 210 Ethics
BIBL 211 History Literature of OT	BIBL 211 Historical Literature #
BIBL 212 Acts of the Apostles	BIBL 212 Acts #
RELS 233 Small Groups	Practics (RELS) Elective
RELS 234 Expository Preaching	RELS 234 Expository Preaching #
GREE 235 Introduction to New Testament Greek I	GREE 235 Introduction to New Testament Greek I
GREE 236 Introduction to New Testament Greek II	GREE 236 Introduction to New Testament Greek II
EDUC 241 Youth Communication	EDUC 241 Youth Communication
COUN 245 Couns. Foundations I	COUN 245 Couns. Foundations I #
COUN 246 Couns. Foundations II	COUN 246 Couns. Foundations II #
MUSI 250 Ministry of Music	MUSI 250 Contemporary Worship #
HIST 260 Church History	General Ed. Elective
BIBL 311 Pauline Literature	BIBL 311 Pauline Literature #
BIBL 312 Major Prophets	BIBL 312 Prophetic Literature #
BIBL 316 Eschatological Literature	BIBL 316 Eschatological Literature
THEO 321 Pneumatology	THEO 321 Biblical Theology of The Holy Spirit #
THEO 323 Doctrine I	THEO 323 Doctrine I #
THEO 324 Doctrine II	THEO 324 Doctrine II #
RELS 331 Pastoral Theology	RELS 331 Pastoral Theology #
RELS 332 Christianity and Culture	RELS 332 Christianity and Culture
RELS 334 Leadership Development	RELS 334 Leadership Development
RELS 335 Pastoral Internship	RELS 335 Pastoral Min. Internship
RELS 336 Pastoral Internship	RELS 336 Pastoral Min. Internship
RELS 338 Chaplaincy Internship	RELS 33* Pastoral Min. Internship
BIBL 413 Minor Prophets	BIBL 413 Minor Prophets
BIBL 414 Letters of Peter & John	BIBL Elective
THEO 421 N. T. Theology	THEO 421 N. T. Theology
THEO 422 O. T. Theology	THEO 422 O. T. Theology
ENGL 474 Modern Christian Lit.	ENGL 474 Modern Christian Lit.
# Mandatory Pastoral Theology Diploma / Degree core courses

Those students who transfer Summit Pacific Distance Education courses to one of the college's degree programs are eligible for either the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) or the Bachelor of Religious Education (B.R.E.) degree. In order for a course to be considered for transfer the final mark should have a grade minimum of C or its equivalent.

Credits earned through Summit Pacific's Distance Education do not apply towards the BA degree program offered in affiliation with Trinity Western University (TWU).

COURSES

(Correspondence and Internet courses are differentiated by the addition of the letter "C" or "I" to the course number.)

1. DIVISION OF BIBLE AND THEOLOGY

1.1 Biblical Literature (BIBL)

BIBL 111 C Bible Survey
BIBL 111 I Bible Survey
This course provides an overview of the background, content, and message of the Bible. It includes brief summaries of the content, structure, and key themes of individual books within their broader Biblical sections. The purpose of the course is to give a broad, introductory understanding and knowledge of the Bible that is foundational to other Biblical courses.

BIBL 113 C Hermeneutics
BIBL 113 I Hermeneutics
Hermeneutics is the science and art of Biblical interpretation. This course provides a threefold, integrated approach to Biblical interpretation, namely, 1) the background to the Biblical world, 2) the literature of the Bible, and 3) the self understanding of the interpreter.

BIBL 114 C Pentateuch
BIBL 114 I Pentateuch
A detailed study of the first five books of the Bible [the Torah or Law of the Hebrew Bible]. These books give the historical, theological, legal, and covenantal foundations for the faith of Israel, and ultimately for the Church.

BIBL 115 C Gospels
BIBL 115 I Gospels
The four Gospels are studied concurrently from the standpoint of the harmonized life of Christ. The course offers an introductory study of the individual Gospels, and explores the historical backgrounds of the era.

BIBL C 117Hebrews
The Book of Hebrews holds a unique place in the New Testament by revealing and explaining Old Testament doctrine. A detailed study of its contents and themes is featured.

BIBL 125 C Biblical Introduction
This course studies doctrines concerning the reception, transmission and preservation of the Bible. Revelation, inspiration, canonicity, illumination, application and the authority of the Scriptures are carefully considered.

BIBL 211 C Historical Literature of the Old Testament
BIBL 211 I Historical Literature of the Old Testament
A study of Israel's history from the time of the Conquest (c.1400 BC) to the time of the Restoration (c. 450 BC). This focus on Biblical history includes periods of the Conquest (Joshua), the Settlement (Judges and Ruth), the Monarchy (the books of Samuel, Kings and Chronicles), the Exile and Restoration (Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah).

BIBL 212 C Acts of the Apostles
BIBL 212 I Acts of the Apostles
A systematic Bible study of the Book of Acts as the sequel to Luke's Gospel. Exposition includes Luke's selective history and charismatic theology, the world's first charismatic community, six remarkable charismatic leaders, and Paul's amazing travel narratives.

BIBL 311 C Pauline Literature
BIBL 311 I Pauline Literature
This course surveys the life of the Apostle Paul and includes the study of: Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians.

BIBL 312 C Major Prophets
A historical and thematic study of Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. The theological implications of the message of each prophet are explored and the practical lessons found in these books are emphasized.

BIBL 316 C Eschatological Literature
The doctrine of future events studied in connection with the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation. The content of these books is carefully investigated and topical concerns such as the second coming of Christ, final judgment, millennialism and its variants are given thoughtful attention.

BIBL 413 C Minor Prophets
This course presents the themes and messages of the "minor" prophets that are contained in the "Book of Twelve" of the Hebrew Bible.

BIBL 414 C Letters of Peter & John
The two epistles of Peter and the three epistles of John are exposited for their original context and teaching. Themes and messages from these apostles are presented.

1.2 Biblical Languages

GREE 235 Elementary New Testament Greek
A basic introduction to koine Greek designed to prepare the student for readings in the Greek New Testament. Greek vocabulary and grammar are emphasized.

GREE 236 Elementary New Testament Greek
A continuation of the basic introduction to Koine Greek introduced with GREE 235 C Elementary New Testament Greek I. It is designed to prepare the student for reading the Greek New Testament, including a reading of the Johannine epistles in Greek. (Prerequisite: GREE 235 C Elementary New Testament Greek I)

1.3 Systematic and Biblical Theology (THEO)

THEO 321 Pneumatology
This course studies the Holy Spirit from three perspectives. The first is a survey of the key Biblical texts about the Holy Spirit. The second considers the historical development of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The third is a doctrinal exposition of significant topics, such as the Trinity, the new birth, baptism in the Holy Spirit, and spiritual gifts. The course encourages an experiential approach to walk in the Spirit, to be led by the Spirit and to serve in the church and in the world by the power and giftings of the Spirit.

THEO 323 Doctrine I
This course works through the Biblical doctrines of Revelation (revelation of God to man), God (Theology), Humanity (Anthropology), and Sin (Hamartiology).

THEO 324 Doctrine II
This course discusses the systematic theology subjects of Christology, Soteriology (the doctrine of salvation), Eschatology (last things) and Ecclesiology (the doctrine of the church).

THEO 421 New Testament Theology
The message and meaning of the New Testament as it is revealed through the discipline of Biblical rather than systematic theology. The history and methodology of New Testament theology are briefly reviewed. The major themes of each New Testament witness are analysed and recognition is given to both the fundamental unity of New Testament theology and to the diversity of emphasis and expression characteristic of each witness.

THEO 422 Old Testament Theology
The message and meaning of the Old Testament as it is revealed through the discipline of Biblical rather than systematic theology. The development and legitimacy of this discipline are examined. Key theological themes of the Old Testament are discussed in the light of the historical context in which they arose. The relationship between the theology of the Old and New Testaments is also investigated.

2. DIVISION OF PRACTICS

2.1 Pastoral Theology (RELS)

RELS 233 C Small Groups
After a study of the Biblical and historical bases of small group ministry, the course pursues practical methods and secrets for success of small group ministry in local situations.

RELS 234 C Expository Preaching
RELS 234 I Expository Preaching
Students advance further in understanding and skill in sermon preparation through the critical evaluation of their outlines and preaching under supervision. Lab period required. Youth Communication or equivalent course is a prerequisite for taking Expository Preaching.

RELS 331 C Pastoral Theology
A study of the minister and his/her work. The pastoral office in general is considered in the areas of call, preparation, and qualification. The pastor's relationship to the church board, educational departments of the church, the District, and the denomination as a whole are each examined from a Biblical, spiritual and practical standpoint.

RELS 332 C Christianity and Culture
A study of the place of Christianity in the secular, multicultural, “post-modern” world of North America. This course focuses on how Christians should understand contemporary North American culture. It explores dimensions of this culture that Christians should repudiate, what aspects Christians may be ambivalent about, and what aspects Christians should affirm. This course examines how the entertainment media, fashion industry, sports, and news media, function as the cultural conditioners of our society.

RELS 334 C Leadership Development
Drawing from Biblical, theological, and social science sources this course constructs a theology of leadership development that will inspire ministry for the people of God. A primary focus of the course is to equip and mobilize individuals to build a vital faith community through small groups. Various approaches to small groups will be explored, including Bible studies, accountability groups, support groups, ministry teams and house churches. Topics include leadership recruitment and coaching, curriculum development, life cycles, problem people, multiplication, organizational structure and evaluation.

RELS 340 C Local Church Leadership and Administration
A study of church administration and the leadership issues involved in church ministry. Topics include church facilities, building projects, architecture, financing, promotion, meetings and parliamentary law. Students will practice and use the principles of established parliamentary procedure for the chairing of effective meetings. Required for all graduating students seeking ministerial credentials. (Note: for those in the B.R.E. Program, assignments will be geared to their major.)

RELS 335, 336 C Pastoral Ministry Internship
RELS 338 C Chaplaincy Internship
Internship is an organized program for participating in Christian service activities under the supervision of an experienced pastor in a local church. Internship is not credit for work experience but is a structured program of mentoring and evaluation. In addition to the local church ministry involvements, students are expected to communicate with the instructor once every two weeks for mentoring, encouragement and evaluation during the period of the internship. Internships are restricted to students who have completed at least 45 credit hours of study.

2.2 Intercultural Studies (RELS)

RELS 132 C Introduction to Missions
This course is an introduction to the study of missiology and cross-cultural perspectives. Old and New Testament backgrounds for missions are explored in order to understand the importance of culture and God's expectations for his people in regards to "mission." An overview of the rise and development of missions in church history from the apostolic church to the present follows. Practical issues for involvement in missionary work are discussed in the light of contemporary missionary activities and global challenges.

RELS 133 C Religious Conversion in a Multi-faith Society
This course is an overview of religious conversion from a sociological-religious perspective. It examines religious plurality and relativism in our Canadian context. It compares and contrasts Christian truth claims with those of other religions in order to enable Christians to sensitively and effectively dialogue with people of other faiths. This will involve understanding both Old and New Testament perspectives on other religions. Current cultural trends toward pluralism in Canada and its impact on the process of evangelism in an evangelical context are explored.

2.3 Youth Leadership (RELS)

RELS 231 C Youth Leadership
This course studies a variety of contemporary North American youth cultures. A variety of youth ministry philosophies, strategies and programs are surveyed to determine suitability for both church and non-church contexts.

RELS 232 C Contemporary Youth Issues
This course studies major current issues facing Canadian and American youth. Issues to be discussed include self-acceptance, peer pressure, relationships with parents, friendships, dating, sex, eating disorders, substance abuse, fashion and music.

2.4 Christian Education (EDUC)

EDUC 142 C Principles of Teaching
An initial orientation to the field of Christian education. Since Christian education is vitally related to both the ministry of the church and the life of the individual Christian it must be built upon solid foundations. Biblical, theological, historical, sociological, philosophical, psychological and structural foundations of the educational ministry of the local church are studied. (Prerequisite to all other Christian education courses.)

EDUC 241 C Youth Communication
This course is a detailed study of the technical aspects of oral communication. It seeks to equip the student with specific knowledge, skills, and practice in the preparation and presentation of messages. The SCORRE method of preparation will be foundational in this process. Students also learn about the distinctives of speaking and preaching to contemporary North American youth. Opportunity is given for one general oral presentation, and two specific preaching presentations. This course is a prerequisite for RELS 234 Expository Preaching.

2.5 Counselling Foundations (COUN/PSYC)

PSYC 106 C Introduction to Psychology
This course provides a broad introduction to the field of psychology as a science. The practical, life-oriented application of scientific principles of psychology is explored. As well, development, learning, biological bases of behavior, motivation and emotion, perception, measurement and fundamental statistics, personality, behavioral and mental disorders, group and social processes are touched on.

COUN 245 C Foundations of Counselling I
This introductory course provides a broad overview of Christian counselling. Focus will be on the role of the Christian worker in dealing with specific needs in the local congregation or community. Basic counselling methodologies as well as the student's personal growth will be emphasized.

COUN 246 C Foundations of Counselling II
Following Counselling Foundations I, this course continues to study the foundational principles and basic skills of counselling. It includes some self-reflection, with the understanding that knowing ourselves well and working through our own issues enables us to facilitate help in the lives of others. This course sets the groundwork to assist the student in establishing their own philosophy of counselling, one that will be worked on throughout their studies and completed in their final year.

2.6 Music Studies (MUSI)

MUSI 250 C The Ministry of Music
This course begins with the Biblical basis of the use of music in the worship of the church. It includes a study of music rudiments, the basics of song and worship leading, planning for services, and the administration of a church music program.

3. DIVISION OF GENERAL EDUCATION

ENGL 102 Academic and Theological Composition
The goal of this course is to familiarize the student with the various aspects of academic and theological composition. It is important that the student know that this course does not provide remedial English help. This course will introduce the student to the practice of scholarly reading and writing. Focusing on a variety of readings and writing styles, the study pursued will seek to hone the student's skills in academic reading and composition, followed by an introduction to the nuances of theological writing, thereby allowing the student to engage the academic community in their study and work. Students should be prepared to read and comprehend university/seminary level material.

ENGL 103 C Introduction to English Literature I
This course seeks to introduce the student to the study of the novel and short fiction. The selected works provide breadth-they represent various authors with differing styles-as well as depth-they vary in difficulty and complexity. The assigned texts are primarily from the early part of the twentieth century, providing an insight into the author's understanding of the world and, to a large extent, the modernist ideas that were prevalent.

ENGL 104 C Introduction to English Literature II
This course seeks to introduce the student to the study of drama and poetry. The selected works will provide the student with literature that will engage and challenge their thinking and develop their appreciation of literature of poetry and drama. The works of drama explored in this course are Shakespearean, and the plays focus our attention on the theme of revenge and mercy. The literature for the second part of this course-poetry-is primarily from the sixteenth and seventeenth century. Although there is no particular thematic link between the dramas and poems assigned in this course, both genres deal with how an individual is to live within the constraints of the world. Thus the dramas focus their attention on revenge, pity, mercy and injustice, while the poems, engaging a wider array of themes, seek ways of living that cope with time, beauty, decay, death and the afterlife.

PHIL 105 C Introduction to Philosophy
This course is designed both to sharpen thinking skills and to introduce students to questions addressed by philosophers. These will include: the relationship between perception and knowledge (appearance and reality), the existence and nature of God, human freedom and determinism, the meaning of human existence, the nature of moral judgements, the mind/body problem, artificial intelligence, feminist philosophy, the problem of suffering, and whether humans are capable of selfless motivation.

BUSI 111 Church Business and Administration
This course explores principles and practices of management and administration as they are adapted to churches and non-profit organizations. Organizational issues as well as methods and tools for effective administration are discussed.

HIST 172 History of Canadian Pentecostals
This course presents a survey of the beginnings of 20th century Pentecostalism in the U.S. and its worldwide spread. It traces the origin and growth of the Pentecostal movement in Canada, particularly as embodied in the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada.

PHIL 210 C Ethics
Ethics concerns conduct and the principles by which God's people can make moral evaluations. This course allows the student to choose an emphasis in either: 1) ethical theories, or 2) ethical issues (i.e. social concerns).

HIST 260 C Church History
The story of the church through the centuries from the time of its beginning is carefully reviewed. The study is divided into two sections: 1) the ancient and medieval church, and 2) the modern church.

ENGL 474 Modern Christian Literature
An introduction to contemporary Christian English literature. This survey is intended to give some impression of the significant works, styles and influences of Christian writers such as G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis and Dorothy L. Sayers. It is organized on the basis of the first appearance of the author, and will include the literary essay, the novel, poetry, drama and fantasy stories within its compass.

SCIE 448 Natural Science Survey
This general survey of the natural sciences spans topics and disciplines of life sciences (such as biology, genetics, biochemistry, homology, anthropology), earth sciences (geology, paleontology, geophysics, hydrology, meteorology), astronomical and physical sciences (astronomy, cosmology, thermodynamics, chemistry, physics). Coverage introduces basic concepts and ideas that govern the principles of the natural world and provides a new way of thinking about the physical environment. Students will learn how science works, how scientists approach problems, and why science is constantly adapting in its search for understanding.
(Available January 2011)

TEXTBOOKS

Currently the average price for textbooks (including GST) per course is about $50.00, with a low of $17.00 and a high of about $220.00.
Students may secure their textbooks from whatever sources they choose, but the Summit Pacific Distance Education Office maintains a stock of books required for its courses.
Most students order the text with the course.
Payment for books must accompany each course ordered. The textbook list provides prices.

Textbook List
List of required texts and prices.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why don't Summit Pacific College Distance Education credits count towards the BA in Religion?

The BA in Religion is an on-campus track. The BA in Religion is offered in affiliation with Trinity Western University. TWU instructors come onto Summit's campus and teach the General Education courses required for the BA in Religion.

Is it possible to do some of my studies through Summit Pacific College Distance Education and then complete my degree on campus?

Summit Pacific College accepts up to 20 courses (60 credit hours) for credit towards the B.Th. and B.R.E. on campus degree programs from Summit Pacific Distance studies (See note above regarding the BA in Religion).

Does Summit Pacific College Distance Education accept divorced students?

Yes. A marital irregularity is not considered grounds to prevent a student from enrollment or graduation.

How long does each course take?

The typical student is able to complete a course within 2 to 4 months. We recommend that a student try to plan a minimum of at least one hour per day for studies, but more time will, of course, speed progress.
As a very rough guideline: a student taking a course with a class would probably be expected to spend from 75 to 90 clock hours (i.e. actual hours) in classes, doing homework, and writing papers and exams.
All Correspondence Courses have a final completion deadline of four (4) months. When the student orders a course, a letter is included with the course materials stating the course start date and completion deadline.
Internet Courses are organized into modules much like a book with chapters. Typically courses have 10-12 modules. Each module represents one week's work and includes reading assignments and specific research. Students are expected to have completed individual modules by a set date. Students are required to be in contact with the instructor at least once a week. A selection of web-based resources relevant to each course is also available.

Can students who reside outside of Canada enroll in Summit Pacific Distance Education?

Summit Pacific College Distance Education may accept applicants from outside of Canada. Registration fees, tuition and course materials must be prepaid and the student must prepay additional shipping charges for materials. It is the college's preference that students outside of Canada be a part of a study group under suitable supervision by a church or mission organization. More information may be obtained be contacting Rob McIntyre, Distance Education Director.

Further questions?

Questions should be directed to Rev. Rob McIntyre, Distance Education Director.
Telephone: (604) 851-7228 or 1-800-976-8388
Email: distanceed@summitpacific.ca.

EXAMS

Summit Pacific's Correspondence and Internet courses require the use of an Exam Supervisor to oversee the writing of all exams. The student should make an arrangement with his/her Pastor or some other suitable person to be the exam supervisor.
Exams for Internet courses are not done on-line.
Qualifications and responsibilities of Exam Supervisors are provided on the back of the Exam Supervisor Application Form.
When the person has been selected and has agreed to be the student's exam supervisor, the Application for Exam Supervisor form should be filled out. Both the student and the exam supervisor must fill out and sign different sections of the form. The student should then return the form to the college. This should be done as early as possible. The college will then send the Exam Supervisor the exams for the course. Students do not need to submit a new exam supervisor application form for each course. The Exam Supervisor form will be kept on file and exams will be sent to the exam supervisor each time the student orders a course. Students should notify the Distance Education office as soon as possible if there is to be a change of Exam Supervisor.

Who can be an Exam Supervisor?

An exam supervisor can be any of the following: pastor, church secretary, board member, teacher (elementary, secondary or post secondary) or librarian (professionally employed). We expect that most students' exam supervisor will be their pastor.
An exam supervisor CANNOT be a relative, someone the student lives with, someone the student is dating, someone who is a direct supervisor at work or someone for whom the student is a direct supervisor at work.

When the student returns the Exam Supervisor application form, the exams for the course along with instructions are mailed to the exam supervisor. We will not contact the student regarding the Exam Supervisor unless we feel there is a problem with their qualifications.

If the college becomes aware of irregularities in the handling of exams, a student may be required to hire at his/her own expense a Notary Public to oversee the writing of exams. Serious irregularities in the handling of exams may result in dismissal from the school.

ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments for Correspondence or Internet courses may be submitted by regular mail or email. We accept material in the following electronic formats:

Microsoft Word
PDF Format (Adobe Acrobat)
WordPerfect
Rich Text Format ("RTF" format)

Students registered in Correspondence courses may submit their assignments via distanceed@summitpacific.ca. Assignments are not to be submitted via any other email address.

Students registered in Internet courses must be sure to use the email address provided on the course site. Assignments are not to be submitted via any other email address.

All materials sent must be identified clearly with the student's full name, course number and course name.

GRADING SYSTEM INFORMATION

Summit Pacific College uses the 4.3 grading system. The minimum mark for passing and receiving credit in a course is 50%. For those who wish equivalency in other systems, the following equivalencies are convenient:

A+ 90-100% 4.3 grade points	C 63-66% 2.0 grade points
A 85-89% 4.0 grade points	C- 60-62% 1.7 grade points
A- 80-84% 3.7 grade points	D+ 57-59% 1.3 grade points
B+ 77-79% 3.3 grade points	D 53-56% 1.0 grade points
B 73-76% 3.0 grade points	D- 50-52% 0.7 grade points
B- 70-72% 2.7 grade points	F Below 50% 0 grade points
C+ 67-69% 2.3 grade points

Students will be notified of their final grade by mail 4 - 6 weeks after a course is completed.

If a Summit Pacific Distance Education student fails a course, he or she is allowed to write a supplemental (i.e. another) exam, but not before at least one calendar month has elapsed. There is a $100 fee for exam rewrites.

All assignments, papers, book reports, exams, notes and any other material required in a particular course must be submitted for grading or no final grade will be issued for the course.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All graduates of Summit have established themselves, both within and outside of the college, as dedicated, exemplary Christians.
A satisfactory record of attendance at church services is required of all graduates.
Satisfactory participation in student ministries assignments during the time a student is in college is required. The Student Ministry Self Placement Form must be submitted each year, as long as the student is enrolled with Summit Pacific College’s Distance Education program. Each year the Ministry Supervisor will be asked to submit an assessment of the student’s ministry involvement. The student will also be asked to submit a self assessment of his/her ministry involvement. The student’s pastor will be asked to provide an additional assessment of the student prior to approval for graduation.
The minimum number of credits to be completed for graduation with a three-year diploma is 90, the minimum for a four-year baccalaureate degree is 123. These credits must satisfactorily fulfill the student's particular program. When curriculum revisions entail changes in course requirements, students may either qualify for graduation under the requirements in effect when they enrolled, or qualify under the requirements in effect at the time that they graduate.
The minimum G.P.A. qualification for graduation on a diploma program is 1.75. On a degree program, the minimum requirement is a 2.0 G.P.A.
Nine of the required 123 credit hours (3 courses) for the baccalaureate degree must be completed on Summit Pacific College’s Abbotsford campus or in another approved “face to face” context.
All financial obligations with the college must be settled.
A student having a deficit of more than three (3) credits to complete a program is not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.
A student having a deficit of up to three (3) credits must agree to complete all outstanding credits within three (3) weeks of graduation studies in order to be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Only students who have met all requirements are allowed to participate as graduates in the graduation ceremony.

In order to qualify for a Pastoral Ministries Degree, Pastoral Ministries Diploma, Leadership Certificate or a RoMER Certificate, the student must complete all of the requirements of the program. It is the student’s responsibility to be sure that all exams have been taken and all study papers submitted for all courses for which credit is expected. When a student applies for graduation, all of these details are reviewed, and any omissions or incompletes are called to account. An application for graduation form may be downloaded from the Distance Education section of the college web site: www.summitpacific.ca or may be requested from the Distance Education office.

GENERAL

POLICY TO RESOLVE STUDENT DISPUTES

Should an enrolled student be unable to obtain satisfactory recourse through the Summit Pacific Distance Education office and director in a matter of concern over the college's operation (e.g. course content, fees assessed, grade assigned, requirements imposed, etc.) the following policy is provided:

The student should address his or her complaints in writing to either Rev. Melody Deeley or Dr. Wilf Hildebrandt (whichever one is not directly involved).
This person will request a written report on the matter from all staff persons involved.
The faculty member will review the submissions.
The faculty member will provide a written decision, with reasons, to all involved parties.

DISMISSAL POLICY AND PROCEDURES

A student would be subject to dismissal from the college for reasons such as:

Refusal to pay an account or deceptive or dishonest financial dealings with the college.
Submitting work obviously not his or her own and refusing to correct the situation when requested to do so.
Adopting a lifestyle in deliberate rejection of Biblical standards and flaunting that lifestyle so that it comes to the attention of Summit Pacific Distance Education's personnel.
Submitting work that obviously and deliberately mocks the College academic standards or that similarly mocks the beliefs for which the college stands.

Should such a situation occur and the student reject the Director's request to withdraw voluntarily, then the student would be dismissed in the sense that no further courses would be supplied.

The decision to impose dismissal may be made by the Director, plus two of the college's faculty members, in a formally enacted motion in a regular or specially called meeting.

A student who believes he or she is unfairly dismissed may appeal. The appeal should be considered by a committee, consisting of the full faculty of the Distance Education Department, including the Director. The chairperson of this ad hoc appeal committee should be selected by a nominating committee of three faculty members and he or she should be an officer of Summit Pacific College, not otherwise involved in the Distance Education Department.

INCOME TAX RECEIPTS

Students enrolled in the Summit Pacific Correspondence and Internet Studies program qualify for tuition tax credit (tuition and textbooks). Tax receipts will be sent to students enrolled in these programs.

RESOURCES

Students enrolled in the Summit Pacific Distance Education program should purpose to acquire a library of essential reference books. The College expects students to enhance their study papers by appropriate reference citations and a concluding bibliography.

Students will find the following resources to be of great assistance to them in developing their own personal library of study resources:

Concordance: Many Christians currently use the NIV translation of scripture. For these Christians the NIV Compact Concordance, Zondervan, 2003, is readily available for a reasonable price. For those using other translations such as The New American Standard, New King James, New English, and other translations, reference Bibles using these translations have an adequate concordance.
Dictionary: A popular modern Bible dictionary is the New Bible Dictionary, Intervarsity Press, 1996, but there are many other sound evangelical Bible Dictionaries such as Eerdman's Dictionary of the Bible, Eerdmans, 2000.
Commentary: Students will need commentary reference sources. We recommend that students learn to use these in a library before investing in a multi-volume set. A popular current one volume commentary is the New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, InterVarsity Press, 1994.
Bible Atlas: Another very valuable tool is a good Bible atlas. Probably the most useful is the recently published IVP Bible Atlas of Bible History, IVP Academic, 2006. Another notable Bible atlas is the The Biblical World: An Illustrated Atlas, National Geographic, 2007. This atlas is especially notable for its fine photography of Bible lands.
Software: For students who are looking for computer resources, Logos Bible Software, (www.logos.com), provides an extensive library of resources. Another resource worth considering is QuickVerse, (www.quickverse.com). For those seeking resources for mobile computing (Blackberry, Palm, Pocket PC, iPhone, etc.) Olive Tree provides extensive resources, (www.olivetree.com).
Summit Pacific College's Hudson Memorial Library now provides access to extensive on-line study resources. These may be accessed at www.summitpacific.net. This is a publicly accessible resource.
Summit Pacific College subscribes to EbscoHost ATLA Index (over 250 full text articles in philosophy and religion) plus ATLA Serials (1,646 full text journals). (ATLA = American Theological Library Association.) Students registering for courses receive the information required to access this resource.

SUMMIT STYLE GUIDE

The college provides a basic style guide to students as a reference when preparing papers. This is available on request from the Distance Education office in printed form or may be downloaded from the college library's web site (www.summitpacific.net). Links to other online style guides are also provided there.

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Summit Pacific College Distance Education 2011-12 Catalogue

Distance Education Application for Admission Packet
(For students applying for admission to the Pastoral Ministries Diploma, Leadership Certificate and RoMER programs)

Distance Education RE-Application Packet
(For students re-applying for admission.)

Textbook List
List of required texts and prices.

Exam Supervisor Application

Initial Application Form

The following individual forms are included in the Distance Education Application for Admissions Packet

	Application Checklist		Declaration of Guarantor for Proof of Identity
	Statement of Intent		Application Form
	Reference #1 - Pastor		Reference #2 - Teacher / Employer
	Reference #3 - Christian Friend		Student Ministry Self Placement
	Change of Program Request Form

Distance Education Forms Packet
(General Forms including Initial Application Form for students not planning on fulfilling a particular program.)

The following individual forms are included in the Distance Education Forms Packet

	Initial Application Form		Statement of Intent
	Course Order Form		Exam Supervisor Application
	Textbook List		Transcript Request Form
	Extension Request Form		Graduation Request Form
	Withdrawal Form

CHURCH STUDY GROUPS

Summit Pacific Distance Education is pleased to co-operate with churches that wish to conduct programs of group study using Summit Pacific Correspondence Studies courses. We visualize a classroom situation with a church appointed teacher meeting regularly in classes, and with the students completing assignments and writing exams as prescribed in the particular course. Students so enrolled will earn credit with Summit Pacific Distance Education, and they may eventually qualify for graduation in our Pastoral Ministries Degree, Diploma, Leadership Certificate or RoMER Certificate programs.

The following are operating guidelines for study groups conducted by a church and earning Summit Pacific Distance Education credit. (Full policy and guidelines are available by contacting the Summit Pacific Distance Education Director.)

ENROLLING STUDENTS: All students wishing credit must enroll in Summit Pacific Distance Education by submitting the usual application form to the college apart from any such form required by the church. Students thus enrolling through their church should use the church address instead of their own residence address. Each student should be charged the usual $30.00 Initial Application fee, with $25.00 of this amount being forwarded to the College. If someone who is already enrolled in Summit Pacific Correspondence Studies wishes to study with the group, they would not need to reapply, but the College should be advised of this change of status. A church anticipating group studies should request the appropriate forms.

If someone who is already enrolled in SPC Correspondence Studies wishes to study with the group, he/she would not need to reapply, but the College should be advised of his change of status. A church anticipating group studies should request an adequate supply of application forms (or the form may be photocopied).

COURSE CHOICES: The choice of courses from those offered by Summit Pacific Distance Education is the prerogative of the host church, as well as the various mechanical conditions under which the course is taught (e.g. time, duration of the course, teaching methods). However, the program should adhere to the basic college guidelines: a three-credit course should entail 25 clock hours of instructional time. (A three-credit course should entail 42 clock hours of instructional time.)

FEES AND CHARGES: It is preferred that students be charged regular Distance Education fees for their courses ($450.00 each course).

DISCOUNTS: In order to assist churches in the face of rising costs Summit Pacific Distance Education offers a discount for early registration. With the growing cost of courses we have developed a scalable discount. This will require the church hosting courses to provide fixed start dates for planned new courses so that a calendar for discounts can be established with the college. The calendar of discounts is provided below.


Register more than 30 days in advance:
	Credit - $325.00
	Spouse - $80.00
Register 30 days to 11 days in advance:
	Credit - $370.00
	Spouse - $95.00
Register 10 days to 2 days in advance:
	Credit - $415.00
	Spouse - $110.00

SPOUSE DISCOUNTS: In a church study group, just as for individual students, a student's spouse who shares the Study Guide and textbooks of their partner (and therefore does not receive copies of these materials) is expected to pay only for the marking of assignments and examinations. This fee, payable to the College, is $150.00.

TEXTBOOKS: Summit Pacific Distance Education maintains a stock of textbooks to serve its students, and we prefer, but do not require, that groups order their texts through us. Books are priced at the regular market price. In lieu of a discount, the College pays surface shipping charges on textbooks. If excess textbooks or Study Guides are ordered, they may be returned for refund or credit subject to the following conditions: 1) they must be clean and undamaged, 2) the church must prepay the return shipping 3) they must be returned in not more than three (3) months from the time that they were ordered.

CHURCH RESPONSIBILITIES: A church that arranges for a study group will be responsible for receiving applications, receiving prescribed study papers or other assignments, administering examinations, and for forwarding all of these materials to the College office making sure that all items are clearly marked with the name of the student. It is expected that the church will handle all items in accordance with college requirements including exam supervision and course completion deadlines. The church will also be responsible for collecting fees and for forwarding the amounts due to the College, along with the student lists for each course. It is requested that when a set of exams or papers is mailed from a church group the package include a list of the students whose materials are being sent. The College's secretary will thus have a useful checklist to ensure that all materials have been received.

STUDENT RECORDS: Group study students are officially enrolled in Summit Pacific Distance Education and earning credit by the College, and hence the College maintains its own set of records. Nevertheless, it is highly desirable that the church also maintains records of marks and courses for each of its students that it enrolls. Events in the past have confirmed the wisdom and necessity of duplicate records.

LIBRARY RESOURCES: Churches are encouraged to work at developing a reference library relating to the courses that they teach.

CHOICE OF TEACHERS: The church is free to appoint the teacher(s) who may be the pastor, a member of the church staff, an educator or any other capable person from within the church constituency. Since Summit Pacific Distance Education courses are regularly being recognized in transfer by Bible Colleges, it is important that the teacher be well qualified and capable.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: It is necessary that church groups operate within the program. A Study Guide and textbook(s) must be basic to each course, and the examination must be written by each student under the prescribed conditions, and marked by SPC Distance Education Faculty.

DEGREE, DIPLOMA and CERTIFICATE STUDENTS: While many students may enroll in studies for personal or ministry development, some students may enroll with the goal of completing one of Summit Pacific College's Degree, Diploma or Certificate programs. Students who are intending to complete programs (Pastoral Ministries Degree, Pastoral Ministries Diploma, Leadership Certificate and RoMER Certificate) must apply for admission to these programs through the usual application process. Students may take up to four (4) courses without enrolling in a program. Students who have completed four (4) courses are required to submit a Statement of Intent Form indicating their academic intentions. Students may opt to continue taking individual courses without the intention of graduating from any particular program and in such cases do not need to submit an application for admission.

ADVANCED STANDING: A student who enrolls in a church study group and who has completed prior post secondary studies may apply for advanced standing just as a student who enrolls individually. Advanced standing requires the submission of a transcript of grades of courses taken (not a diploma) to the Distance Education Director. Transcripts should be sent by the issuing institution on behalf of the student. The Director's evaluation of this transcript will report the courses for which the student is granted credit. Obviously, if a student is working toward completing graduation requirements, he does not need to enroll in any Distance Education course for which he already has credit. (Though he may wish to do so for his own enlightenment.) If studies were completed many years ago (say 15 or 20 years), it would be preferred that an evaluation not be requested, but that the student be encouraged to consider the new Distance Education studies to be refresher courses. Since the evaluation of transcripts is a very time consuming process (and it may entail delays), there should be submissions only for serious cases where the student is pursuing graduation and such evaluation is necessary.

STUDENT CONTACTS WITH THE COLLEGE: It is requested that in all normal circumstances students enrolled in church groups contact the College only through the secretary (or other officer) of their church group. Students should submit papers and order courses through the church group office and not directly to Summit Pacific Distance Education. It is the request of the College that teachers would announce and enforce this policy in their classes.

TRANSFER TO INDIVIDUAL STUDY STATUS: Since group study students are regularly enrolled with the College they are eligible to proceed with the College as individual students. This change might be indicated if the church group is unable to offer a needed course, or if it ceases operations. However, it is requested that a student transfer of status to individual course study always be confirmed and approved by a written memo from an officer of the church group.

GRADUATION: If students complete graduation requirements through a church study group, they may be honored in a graduation ceremony arranged by the church. Graduates' names should be submitted to the Distance Education office as far in advance as possible. A $40.00 fee should be submitted for each graduate towards the cost of the diploma and diploma case. Summit Pacific Distance Education will issue a final unofficial transcript to the student at no extra cost, but official signed transcripts are $10.00 each.

CHURCH EXTENSION COURSES

One of the ways that Summit Pacific College attempts to serve churches is to provide on-site extension courses. These are courses taught by Summit Pacific instructors in the local church for credit or for audit. Over the years courses have been taught in Sparwood, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Prince George, Salmon Arm, Ladner, Comox, Richmond, Langley and Vancouver.

Extension Course Overview

Designed for churches who want to enhance their education offerings
Flexible course schedules (variety of options are provided)
Live face to face instruction by a Summit Pacific Professor
Courses cost $450.00 plus textbooks and registration fee
Cost to church is instructor's accomodation (May vary depending on location)

Courses that have been offered include:
Bible Survey	Gospels	Pentateuch	Pentecostal History
Pauline Literature	Pneumatology	Eschatology	Doctrine
Preaching	Small Groups	Leadership Development	Hebrews
Historical Literature	Hermeneutics	Pastoral Theology	Apologetics

What kind of time frame is involved?

We have worked out a variety of course schedules with churches over the years. Proximity to the college is a big factor in what does and does not work. One of the most popular patterns has been a one week block (Sunday 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Monday - Friday 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.). This is particularly useful in communities that are a great distance from the college. Another popular pattern is three weekends over five weeks:

Week1	Friday night & Saturday
Week2	No Class
Week3	Friday night & Saturday
Week4	No Class
Week5	Friday night & Saturday

In areas close to the college we have used two patterns. The most common pattern has been one weeknight per week (3 hours per night) for 10 weeks. We have also offered courses on Sunday nights over 10 weeks. In one case we broke the course into two modules (Spring & Fall).

We are open to any schedule that might suit your church. The only considerations that need to be kept in mind are instructor availability and total hours of instruction (30 hours).

What about cost?

The cost for extension course tuition is the same as for Correspondence Studies ($450 tuition per course, plus textbooks). Students may also audit classes ($150.00 per course, textbooks are optional). In order for a course to proceed, there needs to be ten students. The college is committed to serving churches in this way on a break even basis. This means that we must at least break even. The cost to the church is nominal. We ask that the church take responsibility for the instructor while he or she is teaching the course. We also ask that the church take responsibility for financial record keeping. The college provides brochures, small posters and registration materials.

What about discounts?

Summit Pacific Distance Education routinely offers a discount for early registration. With the growing cost of courses we have developed a scaleable discount. In order to facilitate this advance planning is necessary.

Register more than 30 days in advance:	Register 30 days to 11 days in advance:	Register 10 days to 2 days in advance:
Credit - $325.00	Credit - $370.00	Credit - $410.00
Audit - $80.00	Audit - $95.00	Audit - $110.00

Specific dates for early registration discounts are set by the college when the course calendar is established.

We are frequently asked about discounts for married couples studying together. We do not offer spousal discounts for extension course students. The reason for this is that extension courses are different from correspondence courses (for which we do offer spousal discount) in that the students are not just sharing material, but instructor time and associated costs.

RESTRICTION

The introduction of the new fee schedule with the accompanying early registration discounts brings with it a restriction. Churches may only host three (3) courses per year.

What about non-credit instruction?

Summit Pacific instructors may be available to teach in your church. We have a variety of people with specialized talent. Andrew Evans oversees the Youth Ministries Major. Fred Fulford oversees the Pastoral Theology Major. Melody Deeley oversees the Counselling Foundations Major. Roger Stronstad is a well known author and authority in the area of Pentecostal and Biblical Theology. These are just a few examples of the many resource people that are available at Summit Pacific College.

Some churches have invited our instructors to teach in their adult Sunday School. Others have used them for seminars, leadership training and board retreats.

If you think that one of Summit Pacific's instructors would be useful to your church in some way, please contact us and we will try and arrange something.

PAOC CREDENTIALS

FULFILLING PAOC CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Licensed / Ordained Minister
Sample Program (Pastoral Ministries Diploma)

Systematic Theology (15 Credits)	Ministry Formation (12 Credits)
THEO321 Pentecostal Dist. **	RELS133 Evangelism
THEO323 Doctrine I	RELS234 Preaching **
THEO324 Doctrine II	RELS335 Pastoral Internship **
THEO421 New Testament Theology	RELS336 Pastoral Internship **
THEO 422 Old Testament Theology
	General Studies (21 Credits)
Bible (24 Credits)	PHIL105 Intro to Philosophy
BIBL113 Hermeneutics **	PSYC106 Intro to Psychology
BIBL114 Pentateuch	BUS111 Church Admin & Bus. **
BIBL115 Gospels	HIST172 History of Can. Pent. **
BIBL211 History of Israel	PHIL210 Ethics **
BIBL212 Acts of the Apostles	HIST260 Church History **
BIBL311 Pauline Epistles	RELS332 Christianity & Culture **
BIBL312 Major Prophets
BIBL413 Minor Prophets

Practical Studies (18 Credits)
RELS132 World Missions **
EDUC142 Principles of Teaching **
COUN245 Couns. Found. I
RELS334 Leadership Dev. **
RELS331 Pastoral Theology **
RELS439 Natural Church Dev.
**Required Course

Recognition of Ministry Credential
Sample Program (RoMER Certificate)

Systematic Theology (9 Credits)	Practical Studies (6 Credits)
THEO321 Pent. Distinctives **	RELS331 Pastoral Theology **
THEO323 Doctrine I	EDUC142 Principles of Teaching
THEO324 Doctrine II
	General Studies (3 Credits)
Bible (9 Credits)	HIST172 History of Can. Pent. **
BIBL115 Gospels
BIBL211 History of Israel	Ministry Formation (3 Credits)
BIBL113 Hermeneutics **	RELS234 Preaching **
**Required Course

Rev. Robert McIntyre is the Director
of Summit Pacific College Distance Education.
Direct Telephone: (604) 851-7228
Toll Free: 1-800-976-8388
Email:distanceed@summitpacific.ca
Fax: (604) 853-8951

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