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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

COLLEGE CALENDAR..................................................................................................................................................................... 3

COLLEGE PROFILE........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS: DOCTRINAL STATEMENT..................................................................................................... 7

EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES........................................................................................................................................................ 9

CODE OF CONDUCT......................................................................................................................................................................11

CAMPUS LIFE .....................................................................................................................................................................................13

ADMISSIONS INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................................................15

FINANCIAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................................................18

FINANCIAL AID................................................................................................................................................................................21

ACADEMIC INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................................24

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS................................................................................................................................................................29

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................37

PERSONNEL.......................................................................................................................................................................................50

OARD OF DIRECTORS...................................................................................................................................................................54

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY...........................................................................................................................................................55

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Southern Methodist College is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS),

as a Category II institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission in November 2002; this status is effective for a period

of five years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE), the Council for Higher

Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education

(INQAAHE).

TRACS serves Christian post-secondary institutions (e.g. liberal arts colleges/universities, graduate schools/seminaries,

Bible college/institutes) that offer a certificate, diploma or degree (associate, bachelor, or graduate). TRACS accredits the

total institution. Southern Methodist College is authorized to offer a degree level of Bachelor of Arts. Candidacy was

effective as of February 1998; full accreditation was effective as of November 2002.

The College seal, symbolizing the focus of Southern Methodist College, is keyed to the Holy Bible as the foundation of

all learning. The cross represents the risen Christ and His church. The three facets of character, leadership, and service are

the personal attributes to be developed as strengths in each student. The scale signifies the balance in a Christian education

between the academic and the spiritual life.

College, to prepare men and women for Christian life and service.

As Jesus “increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52), the desire of Southern

Methodist College is that each student discover God’s will, grow in wisdom and strength, and learn to serve both God and

man.

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June 30 Registration for Evening Students Ends (for Module 1)

July 24 Evening Classes Begin (Module 1)

July 28 Registration for Evening Students Ends (for Module 2)

August 20 Dormitory Opens, 1 P.M.

August 20 Orientation & Worship for New Day Students, 5 P.M.

August 21 Testing; Registration for Day Students Begins, 8:30 A.M.

August 22 Registration for Day Students Ends, 5 P.M.

August 23 Day Classes Begin

August 27 Opening Convocation for All Students, 6 P.M.

August 28 Evening Classes Begin (Module 2)

August 29 Drop/Add Week for Day Classes Ends, 5 P.M.

September 4 Labor Day Holiday

September 12 Day of Prayer (No classes)

September 26 Last Day to Drop a Day Class without Penalty

October 9 Evening Classes Begin (L3 Period)

October 10-11 Board of Directors

October 12-13, 16-17 Midterm Evaluation for Day Students

October 19-22 Fall Break (Day Classes)

November 13 Evening Classes Begin (Module 3)

November 22-24 Thanksgiving Break

December 11-14 Final Exams for Day Students

December 14 End of Fall Semester

December 15 Evening Classes Begin for Module 5 (Special Session)

December 8, 2006 Deadline for completion of Application process for evening students to begin Module 1

December 11, 2006 Orientation for new evening students, 6 P.M.

December 14, 2006 Entrance testing for new evening students, 6 P.M.

December 15, 2006 Registration for Evening Students ends (for Module 1)

January 9 Evening Classes Begin (Module 1)

January 15 Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)

January 15 Dormitory Opens, 1 P.M.

January 16 Testing Day; Registration ends at 5 P.M. (day classes)

January 17 Day Classes Begin

January 23 Drop/Add Week Ends, 5 P.M. (day classes)

February 12 Evening Classes Begin (Module 2)

February 14 Day of Prayer (no classes)

February 20 Last Day to Drop a Class without Penalty (day classes)

February 23 Deadline for completion of Application process for evening students to begin Module 3

February 26 Orientation for new evening students, 6 P.M.

March 1 Entrance testing for new evening students, 6 P.M.

March 12-15 Midterm Evaluation

March 13-14 Board of Directors

March 17-25 Spring Break

March 26 Monday Evening Classes begin (Module 3)

April 2-5 Spiritual Emphasis Week

April 30 Evening Classes Begin (Module 4)

April 23-26 TRACS Visitation Team

April 28 HIZ Day; Open House for Campus Visits

May 7-10 Final Exams (day classes)

May 11 Graduation, 7 P.M.

June 4 Evening Classes Begin (Module 5)

July 2-6 Fourth of July Week (no classes)

July 12 End of Spring Semester

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June 15 Deadline for completion of Application process for evening students to begin Module 1

June 18 Orientation for new evening students, 6 P.M.

June 22 Registration for Evening Students Ends (for Module 1)

June 25 Entrance testing for new evening students

July 16 Evening Classes Begin (Module 1)

July 23 Deadline for completion of application process for day students to begin fall semester

August 20 Evening Classes Begin (Module 2)

August 21 Dormitory Opens

August 22 Testing for new day students; Registration for Day Students Begins.

August 23 Registration for Day Students Ends, 5 P.M.

August 24 Day Classes Begin

August 24 Opening Convocation for All Students, 7 P.M.

August 31 Drop/Add Week for Day Classes Ends, 5 P.M.

August 31 Deadline for completion of application process for evening students to begin Module 3

September 3 Labor Day Holiday

September 4 Orientation for new evening students, 6 P.M.

September 10 Entrance testing for new evening students, 6 P.M.

September 11 Day of Prayer (No classes)

September 28 Last Day to Drop a day class without Penalty

October 3 Evening Classes Begin (Module 3)

October 9-10 Board of Directors

October 8-11 Midterm Evaluation for Day Students

November 5 Evening Classes Begin (Module 4)

November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break

December 10-13 Final Exams for Day Students

December 13 End of Fall Semester;

January 8 Evening Classes Begin (Module 1)

January 14 Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)

January 14 Dormitory Opens, 1 P.M.

January 15 Testing for new students; Registration ends 5 P.M. (day classes)

January 16 Day Classes Begin

January 22 Drop/Add Week Ends, 5 P.M. (day classes)

February 11 Evening Classes Begin (Module 2)

February 13 Day of Prayer (no classes)

February 19 Last Day to Drop a Class without Penalty (day classes)

March 10-13 Midterm Evaluation

March 11-12 Board of Directors

March 16-24 Spring Break (Easter on March 23)

March 24 Monday Evening Classes begin (Module 3)

April 7-10 Spiritual Emphasis Week

April 28 Evening Classes Begin (Module 4)

May 5-8 Final Exams (day classes)

May 9 Graduation, 7 P.M.

June 2 Evening Classes Begin (L5 Period)

July 3 End of Spring Semester

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Southern Methodist College invites prospective students to pursue a Christian college education which prepares men

and women for Christian life and service. Our model is the Lord Jesus Christ, who "...increased in wisdom and stature, and in

favor with God and man" (Luke 2:52). These four facets of growth and development provide a firm foundation and basis for

ministry. College life and student activities encompass a curriculum that offers academic excellence, activities for physical

development, and opportunities for community and Christian service within a Christian environment conducive to personal

and interpersonal growth.

Southern Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, disability or handicap, veteran

status, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, employment,

or other school-administered programs. This position is a Biblical conviction based on Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew

nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (NKJV).

Southern Methodist College, an institution of the Southern Methodist Church, is a private, four-year, co-educational,

residential institution lending itself to Christian living and academic pursuits. Students from different denominations are

represented in the student body.

The College is located in the historic city of Orangeburg, South Carolina, forty miles southeast of Columbia and eighty

miles northwest of Charleston. The fifty-acre campus with its six major buildings occupies the lands and residence of the

former Frederick A. Adden estate, given to the Southern Methodist Church in 1961 by the late Mrs. Adden for the purpose

of developing the College on the site.

Historically, Southern Methodist College was non-accredited until 1997, based on the belief that accreditation

represented potential governmental interference with its distinctive philosophy of Christian education. At that time, the

Board of Directors and Administration voted to pursue accreditation with a nationally recognized Christian accrediting agency

approved by the United States Department of Education, and presently has full accreditation status with TRACS, the

Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The College operates under charter from the State of South

Carolina and by exemption from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education in offering degrees in Biblical Studies

and Religious Education.

The Southern Methodist Church, formed in Columbia, South Carolina, on January 14, 1939, as the continuing body of

the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, later established Southern Methodist College as an institution of the Church on

January 26, 1956 in Greenville. Recognizing the great need for a strong Christian education to prepare Christian leaders and

workers, Church leaders established Southern Methodist College as a center of highest academic standards and Christian

culture where men and women would receive education and training to go forth as Christian leaders rendering service

throughout the world for the glory of God.

The College moved to Aiken in 1958, and again to Orangeburg in 1961 at the invitation of Mrs. F.A. Adden, who

desired to see her property be used in providing young men and women with a Christian based education.

The Southern Methodist Church established the College as a Bible college to provide a distinctively Christian

post-secondary education committed to the ideals, the doctrinal convictions, and the ethical practices of the sponsoring

denomination.

Adden Hall, the stately Victorian mansion built in 1900 by Mr. Frederick A. Adden as a wedding present to his new

bride, contains 6,000 square feet of floor space and houses the administrative and business offices, and information center for

visitors.

Lynn Corbett Library, named for the late Rev. W. Lynn Corbett, past president of the Southern Methodist Church and

former administrator of the College, contains more than 5,000 square feet of floor space and a collection of over 20,000

volumes, a reference room, a computer lab, open stacks, reading and study areas, the Methodist Room, and the office of the

Librarian. The library, supported through gifts, memorials, and endowments, provides services for students of the College,

alumni, pastors, and other members of the public interested in research. The Methodist Room contains a collection of various

resources for the study of Methodism and Southern Methodism in particular.

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Terry Hall, built in 1967 and named for Rev. Wallace R. Terry, former administrator of the College, contains 12,000

square feet of floor space and serves as residence hall for students, including separate dormitories for men and women, the

dining hall, student lounge, and supervisor's suite.

Gamble Hall, completed in 1971 at a cost of $225,000.00 and named for Rev. Julian B. Gamble, past president of the

College, contains 16,500 square feet of floor space and houses classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, assembly hall,

conference room, study areas, and a prayer chapel.

Huggins Field House, completed in 1977 and named for Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Huggins, contains 12,000 square feet of

floor space and provides both gymnasium and auditorium facilities, as well as two classrooms and offices. The arena features

a basketball court, which is used for other intramural sports and physical education activities. The spacious stage area and a

seating capacity of eight hundred accommodate large groups for special events on campus such as Commencement exercises,

Bible Conference, cultural programs, dramatic productions, and denominational conferences.

Felkel Student Center, completed in 1984 and named for Mr. J. Glenn Felkel, long-time Maintenance Supervisor,

contains 1,200 square feet of floor space and includes the student post office and areas for relaxation and recreation.

The athletic fields and tennis courts provide additional facilities for outdoor sports.

The Mobile Home Cluster provides inexpensive hook-ups for ten mobile home lots.

The College Maintenance Building, built in 1993, provides an indoor facility for storage of maintenance equipment,

and work areas for building projects and repairs.

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The Holy Scriptures contain all things necessary to salvation so that whatever is not read therein, or is not proved

thereby, is not to be required of anyone, and is not to be believed as an article of faith, or thought requisite or necessary to

salvation. The sixty-six canonical books of the Old and New Testament constitute the Holy Scriptures. The Scriptures are the

inspired and infallible written Word of God, fully inerrant in their original manuscripts, and the final authority in all matters of

faith and conduct.

The Genesis account of creation and early human history is to be accepted literally. God created man, animals, and

plant life, and none of these were the result of an evolutionary process. God completed the creation process in six days and

rested on the seventh day.

There is one living and true God, eternally self-existent; and in the unity of the Godhead are three persons of the same

essence, attributes, and power: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

God the Father is infinite Spirit, sovereign, eternal, and unchangeable in all of His attributes. He is worthy of honor,

adoration, and obedience.

Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, very God and very

man, two whole and perfect natures; He truly suffered, was crucified, died, was buried, and arose bodily and victoriously over

sin and death.

Jesus Christ is the only and the sufficient mediator between God and man, who by the sacrifice of Himself on the cross,

provides atonement for the sins of the human race. Whoever believes on Him as personal Savior will be pardoned, forgiven

and saved, and will have direct access to God through prayer.

The Holy Spirit is of one essence, majesty, and glory with the Father and Son, very and eternal God. He operates upon

the sinner to bring conviction and gives assurance to the believer that he has passed from death to life. He regenerates,

sanctifies, indwells, guides, instructs, and empowers those who yield to Him. He gives spiritual gifts to believers and enables

them to live a holy life.

Man was created in the image of God, but through transgression fell from that holy state and thus incurred spiritual

death and depravity. As man is the offspring of Adam, the nature of man is continually inclined to evil. He cannot turn and

prepare himself by his own natural strength nor through good works without the prevenient grace of God in Christ; but by

the grace of God working in man and with man, he may by faith in the merit of our Lord Jesus Christ and repentance for sin

be regenerated by the Holy Spirit and be justified, so that he is delivered from the power of sin and enabled to love and serve

God with the will and the affections of the heart.

There is a conscious existence after death, either in heaven, an everlasting happiness in the presence of the Lord for the

saved, or in hell, an everlasting torment separated from the very presence of God for all who reject salvation by grace through

faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

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After Jesus Christ arose from the dead and appeared on earth in a glorified body, He ascended into heaven and is seated

at the right hand of God to make intercession. He will return literally, bodily, and personally to earth at God's appointed time

to judge and purge sin, to establish His reign on earth, and to fulfill His purposes in creation and redemption. This blessed

hope of His Second Coming is a powerful incentive to holy living.

The universal church is all true believers regardless of church affiliation. The visible church is ordained as a

congregation of the faithful in which the Word of God is preached, the sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper are duly

administered, believers are built up in the faith, and the outreach ministry of the Great Commission is duly practiced.

Satan is a literal, personal being who is opposed to God's work. He is the Author of evil, the Tempter of man, the

Accuser of the saints, and the power behind all apostasy.

God is holy by reason of His glory, His purity, and His exaltation above others. His purpose in the believer is to purify

the heart from sin and to renew His own moral image. By faith in Christ the believer is pardoned from the guilt of sin. In

sanctification the Holy Spirit continues that transforming work of grace begun in regeneration, enabling the believer to live as

one separated to God, thereby loving Him with his whole being, and separated from the sinful conduct of the world, thereby

fulfilling the command, “Be ye holy, for I am holy.”

This doctrinal statement was established by the Board of Directors. An expanded statement of Biblical foundations is in

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Southern Methodist College provides post-secondary education with a Biblical foundation that prepares students to

think, live, and serve as effective Christians in the church and in society. The overall structure of the College programs and

activities seeks to develop general education, intellectual abilities, Bible knowledge, spiritual maturity, and ministry skills

through the processes of academic instruction, experiential learning, and career development.

The Southern Methodist Church recognizes and accepts the duty and obligation of maintaining institutions of higher

learning for the promotion of a distinctively Christian culture. Southern Methodist College, as an institution of the Southern

1. To maintain academic standards that are generally accepted in the educational field;

2. To infuse into the whole educational process, including instruction and all extra-curricular activities the truth in this

period of the gospel of Jesus Christ;

3. To provide instruction and training in religion through the teaching of the Bible, the history and principles of

Christianity, and application of Christian principles to personal and social life;

4. To cooperate with other agencies of the church in training for service in the church and community;

5. To initiate and foster agencies that will contribute to the development of the spirit and atmosphere in the institution

conducive to the highest type of Christian character and Christian living;

6. To cultivate among its students interest in a local church and to encourage and train them for such a work.

Mindful of its heritage and mandate, Southern Methodist College provides each student the opportunity to integrate these

principles by implementing the following objectives. Graduates of Southern Methodist College should be able to

1. Articulate a foundational knowledge of Bible content and doctrine;

2. Continue to build upon their foundational knowledge of Scripture as independent self-learners of the Bible, using the

historical-grammatical method of interpreting Scripture to develop a personal theology and a Biblical philosophy of life;

3. Become increasingly like the Lord Jesus Christ with the desire to know Him and apply Biblical standards of Christ-like

living in spiritual, social, and physical dimensions of life;

4. Embrace a Christian ethic and lifestyle in ministry and interpersonal relationships;

5. Discern their major spiritual gifts and natural abilities, and demonstrate an understanding and refinement of ministry

skills in order to fulfill God's purpose for their lives;

6. Promote and defend the Christian faith through appropriate witness to unbelievers;

7. Communicate persuasively the Biblical message and minister effectively in Christian and non-Christian settings;

1. Demonstrate academic excellence as self-learners through broad reading habits, and through critical thinking skills

which challenge concepts, investigate alternative viewpoints, and form personal conclusions;

2. Evidence a Biblical world view that stresses Biblical truth as the foundation for all learning and provides a framework

for interpreting, integrating, and assimilating information from various sources;

3. Integrate cognitive content into personal value systems and practical applications;

4. Communicate effectively in oral and written English;

5. Demonstrate self-understanding as the foundation for understanding individuals, institutions, or cultures in general;

6. Develop vocational knowledge and skills for competent employment in a specific occupation.

7. Discern individual and societal problems and apply Biblical solutions.

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1. Enriching the quality of spiritual life in the College and community by providing Biblical instruction, cultural programs,

athletic events, short courses, and workshops.

2. Designing supervised campus activities to promote holiness.

3. Offering programs that stress quality education designed to meet the changing needs of the Christian community and

society.

4. Maintaining a curriculum that accepts the truth that the Bible is the inerrant verbal revelation of God and which

correlates the academic courses to Biblical principles.

5. Maintaining continuing education programs and services for the church and the community.

6. Offering programs at an affordable cost and providing financial aid to students who qualify.

7. Designing the curriculum of the College to meet individual needs and promoting opportunities for personal growth,

socially, academically, and professionally.

8. Providing academic counseling, remedial courses, academic placement, and other supportive services to assist the

student academically.

The College adamantly holds a position of Biblical Theism and bases its educational philosophy on the belief that all

knowledge comes from God. All truth is God's truth whether it be found in His Word or in His world, whether the student

comes to know this truth through special revelation or natural revelation.

Therefore, Southern Methodist College believes that a strong foundation in liberal arts is essential to the well-rounded

Christian education and that the Christian student must seek to understand the world and culture in which he will minister.

Acquaintance with non-Biblical subjects from a Christian worldview equips the student to understand himself and his society.

Christian education must operate from the premise that the Bible is God's unique revelation to man and contains the

answer to the human predicament; therefore, Biblical principles permeate every subject and every phase of college life as the

primary focus of the educational program in which the content of all courses must be in harmony with the Word of God and

all teaching must submit to the authority of the Bible as the infallible, inerrant Word. Any secular teaching which contradicts

the Bible is not held as truth.

Furthermore, Southern Methodist College recognizes that the Holy Spirit is the ultimate Teacher. The faculty

acknowledges their dependence on Him for strength and wisdom. They also recognize that He alone can move within the

heart of the student to bring understanding and conviction.

The College further believes that Christian education must be rooted in objective reality and absolutes as opposed to

relativism and that any true principles of teaching will reflect the teachings of Scripture. Christian education must embrace

the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual, as well as the academic needs of the individual, through a curriculum designed to

meet the needs of the whole person.

Through practical ministry opportunities and internship programs, students gain the experience of applying classroom

principles to their chosen area of service. Southern Methodist College encourages the student to develop Biblical ideas and

values through the integration of his college education with self-study and personal experience.

The entire educational process at Southern Methodist College is based on the belief that education is a life-long

process. Therefore, the task of the College is not only to instill the knowledge and skill necessary to function successfully in a

chosen ministry, but also to develop within each student the ability and the incentive to continue the education process

throughout life. The spirit of personal investigation and synthesis is reflected in all educational aspects of the College

program.

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Southern Methodist College is a Christian community devoted to academic study and spiritual nurture. Recognizing

our dependence upon God and in acceptance of the absolutes of His Word, we expect that all members of the College family

will abide by the following code of conduct.

The Bible frequently repeats the command, “Be ye holy for I am Holy” (Leviticus 20:7; I Peter 1:15,16). Thus

Southern Methodist College believes that there are direct commands and requirements that God has established based upon

His own character and that He has revealed these in His inerrant authoritative Word, the Bible. These universal absolutes are

non-negotiable, timeless, unchanging and applicable to all cultures. They prescribe Christ-like behavior such as love for God

(Deuteronomy 6:5), love for one’s neighbor (Leviticus 19:18), love for the brethren (John 13:34), submitting to God’s Word

(Deuteronomy 6:16-17; Matthew 4:4) and to those in authority (Romans 13:1-7), and having self-control (Galatians 5:22-23;

Colossians 3:12-17). They also forbid practices such as murder (Exodus 20:13), stealing (Exodus 20:14), dishonesty

(Colossians 3:9), taking bribes or kickbacks (Exodus 23:8), profanity (Ephesians 5:4), drunkenness (Galatians 5:21), occult

involvement (Deuteronomy 18:9-13), gossip (2 Corinthians 12:20), adultery (Exodus 20:14), sex outside of marriage

(Ephesians 5:3), homosexuality (Romans 1:27), rebelliousness (1 Samuel 15:23), and revenge (Leviticus 19:18). All members

of the College family must let these absolutes govern their lives both on and off campus.

In Romans 12:1,2 the Scripture summarizes the standard for Christian lifestyle. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by

the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that

good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (NKJV). Southern Methodist College desires that each member of the College

family make it a matter of personal commitment to live a life pleasing to the Lord.

The Christian lifestyle is a matter of making day by day choices to live a life pleasing to the Lord. Involvement in or

preparation for Christian work requires a personal commitment to "be an example to the believer in word, in conduct, in

spirit, in faith, in purity" (I Timothy 4:12, NKJV). Believers should refrain from using tobacco, drinking alcoholic beverages,

using illegal drugs, abusing prescription drugs, and gambling. The College family lives in an imperfect world where many

practices, while not forbidden by Biblical absolutes, may be detrimental to spiritual growth and academic endeavor.

Therefore, every student and employee must recognize his solemn obligation to uphold his personal Christian testimony and

the testimony of the College (I Corinthians 10: 23-24).

The philosophy of Southern Methodist College is based upon the traditional teachings of Methodism, and the College

strives to model this philosophy into the lives of students and employees. As a Methodist institution, Southern Methodist

College models the three General Rules of Methodist societies which are: do no harm avoiding evil of every kind, do good of

119). Since Methodism has traditionally regulated all phases of the lives of its followers to the Christian ideal, and since

education is preparation for life, the College, holding to these ideals, states reasonable regulations for its students and

employees in various phases of campus life in order to establish an environment that encourages them to conform them to

the image of Christ.

All board members, employees, and students must give full support in writing to the moral and ethical rules of the

institution as stated in the Code of Conduct. Students must give written affirmation on the registration form at the beginning

of each semester.

Southern Methodist College will take corrective action when an individual is found in violation of the moral and ethical

standards of the institution. Corrective action involving students is described in the Student Handbook.

I understand that Southern Methodist College is a Christian community devoted to academic study and spiritual nurture and

that I am a part of the community. As a member of this Christian community, I represent the Lord Jesus Christ and

Southern Methodist College; therefore, I pledge myself to the following commitments:

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1. To submit to the authority of the Scriptures in matters of faith and conduct and to the control of the Holy Spirit in my

life.

2. To abide by the Code of Conduct both in letter and in spirit. The Code of Conduct is to guide my behavior both on

and off campus.

3. To abide by the policies and procedures within the (Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Staff Handbook, Board

Handbook). While I may not appreciate or understand every policy or regulation of Southern Methodist College, I will

honorably adhere to them and respectfully cooperate with those who are in authority.

4. To strive for excellence in all that I do.

5. To refrain from behavior that may cause another person to sin or stumble.

I understand that failure to cooperate in maintaining the Code of Conduct or this pledge will lead to counsel, appropriate

disciplinary action, and possible dismissal.

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Southern Methodist College requires students to abide by the rules, policies, and standards of conduct as stated in this

statement and affirm in writing their agreement to abide by the code of conduct of the College.

The student is expected to attend and be on time for all events that the Administration deems necessary for

intellectual, social, and spiritual development. This includes all classes and chapel services, assemblies, banquets, Bible

Conference, and official assemblies. The Dean of Students must excuse unavoidable absences.

Any student may own and operate a motor vehicle subject to college regulations provided that the vehicle is registered

at the beginning of each semester with the Dean of Students.

A student under twenty-one years of age must live in the college dormitory unless married, or housed with close

relatives.

Room assignments in the dormitories are made by the Dean's office only after a student has been officially accepted.

Assignments are made according to the date of acceptance. Requests for choice of room or roommate are honored whenever

possible; however, the College reserves the right to make room assignments considered to be in the best interest of the

College.

While each student may receive, without cost, such first aid as may be rendered on campus, the student, and not the

College, must be responsible for the cost of medicine, physician's service, and hospital care. The College cannot assume

responsibility for injuries or illness on or off campus, whether incurred in extracurricular activities, sporting events, or collegerelated

or directed activities or travel. All possible measures will be taken to assure the safety of and to render aid to the

student.

Campus life affords many opportunities for both spiritual growth and ministry. Chapel is a time of worship and

spiritual challenge. Nightly devotions are held in each dormitory. Though no Sunday services are conducted on campus,

each student is required to attend Sunday School and Morning Worship at a Bible-believing church. Events held periodically

include Day of Prayer, Missions Emphasis Week, and Spiritual Emphasis Week.

Since service is part of the Christian life, the College provides an emphasis on various service opportunities including

evangelism, Christian education classes, fair ministry, nursing home ministry, and ministry in the churches.

The College Ministries Team provides an opportunity for students to promote the College while carrying their ministry

of music and drama to churches and performing for various groups and occasions.

Social activities include a variety of informal get-togethers and formal and semi-formal events.

for men and women students.

There are no fraternities or sororities on the Southern Methodist College campus; however, every student is eligible for

membership in one of the literary societies. These societies promote social activities and contribute to the college through

special projects.

Recognition for achievement is wholesome; therefore, the College recognizes accomplishments in various areas by

honors and awards such as Academic Excellence, Music, School Spirit, Society Leadership, Work Study, and Continuing

Education.

Southern Methodist College, as a Christian institution, is committed to spiritual growth and the development of

Christian standards in the life of each student, for Scripture teaches, "...be an example to the believers, in word, in conduct, in

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love, in spirit, in faith, in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12, NKJV). The College desires that each student make a personal

commitment to live a life pleasing to the Lord.

The philosophy of Southern Methodist College is based upon the traditional teachings of Methodism, and the College

strives to incorporate this philosophy into the lives of the students. Since Methodism has traditionally regulated all phases of

the lives of its followers to the Christian ideal, and since education is preparation for life, the College, holding true to these

ideals, states reasonable regulations for its students in various phases of campus life in order to establish an environment

which encourages conformity to the image of Christ.

Traditionally, Methodists have been known for their characteristics of orderliness, self-discipline, and propriety in

personal conduct. These ideals are consequently inherent in the regulations set forth by the College as the standards of

conduct for all members of the student body.

Campus life offers opportunities for spiritual growth and maturity. However, the College reserves the right to

discipline, suspend, or dismiss any student whose attitude or conduct is contrary to the testimony and standards of Southern

Methodist College.

Standards for dress and grooming are based on the importance of a Christian testimony, good taste, and a concern for

modesty and neatness. Prospective students may request a copy of the Student Handbook.

As a Title IV institution, Southern Methodist College is required to certify to the Department of Education that it

operates a drug abuse prevention program that is accessible to students, employees, and officers, in order to provide a drugfree

workplace.

The College will take the following steps to provide a drug-free workplace, including

violates these prohibitions;

criminal drug statute;

The College will also implement a program to prevent drug abuse by students and will disseminate information to students

and employees concerning drug abuse and the college’s prevention program. Information will include Department of

Education publications available through the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (1-301-468-2600).

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Admission to Southern Methodist College is a privilege granted to selected students. Applicants for admission to the

College must give satisfactory evidence of good Christian character, present credentials indicating ability to profit from the

writing at the time of registration that they have read, do understand, and will respect the Biblical Foundations doctrinal

statement.

Southern Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, disability or handicap, veteran

status, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, employment,

or other school-administered programs. This position is a Biblical conviction based on Galatians 3:28: "There is neither Jew

nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus" (NKJV).

Ability to succeed academically will be determined by all of the following:

a. A High School diploma or G.E.D;

b. A high school transcript with a 2.0 GPA or higher, or for transfer students with a minimum of 12 semesterhours

of prior college credit, a college or post-secondary transcript with a 2.0 GPA or higher;

c. An ACT score of 18 or higher or SAT score of 850 or higher. The test score requirement will be waived for

students who have completed a minimum of twelve semester hours of college work with a minimum GPA of

2.0. International student applicants may submit a TOEFL paper score of 525 or higher or computer-based

score of 195 or higher in lieu of the ACT or SAT requirement.

The Director of Admissions will have authority to admit applicants who meet the ability to succeed standard.

Applicants not meeting the criteria will be referred to the Admissions Committee (Administrative Cabinet) for consideration.

Applicants not meeting the ability to succeed standard may be referred by the Admissions Committee (Administrative

Cabinet) to the Academic Committee for consideration for admission on academic probation. Once an application is sent to

the Academic Committee for consideration for admission on academic probation, the Academic Committee’s decision will be

binding.

Any student desiring to attend Southern Methodist College should

$35.00 non-refundable application fee to the Director of Admissions, Southern Methodist College, Post Office Box

1027, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29116-1027;

non-credit or institute study be mailed directly from the educational institutions to the Director of Admissions of

Southern Methodist College.

The entire admission procedure should be completed at least thirty days prior to the date of registration.

All new and transfer students are required to take the basic placement tests in English, Reading, and Computer

Keyboard Skills. These standardized tests will be used to determine placement in developmental courses to remove

deficiencies in meeting minimum requirements. Entrance examinations are also given in Bible and Spiritual Gifts for

assessment and advising purposes.

Degree candidates may qualify for College credit and advanced placement through the College Level Examination

Program (CLEP), advanced placement examinations, or college level subject examinations by requesting this option from the

Registrar.

All students taking courses for college credit must complete the formal application process.

Freshman standing is granted to applicants who have met admissions requirements. Applicants must present

satisfactory admission credentials on the basis of a High School Diploma, or a General Education Development (GED) High

School Certificate.

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Transfer students seek admission to the College in the same manner as first-time freshmen and are responsible for

requesting high school and college transcripts to be sent directly to the Admissions Office at the time of applying for

admission. No applications can be processed until all records are received.

All transfer credits are accepted on a provisional basis until the student has successfully completed twelve semester

hours in residence. After completing all admission procedures and requirements, applicants for admission with advanced

standing will be given a statement of credits to be accepted in transfer by the College upon successful completion of at least

twelve semester-hours at Southern Methodist College.

Non-degree special standing may be given to students who wish to take courses without working for a degree.

An audit student may sign up for specific courses at the discretion of the Academic Dean and faculty. No application

process is required. The student will complete a semester registration form for each semester he or she wishes to audit

courses. No college credit is given for work completed when the course is audited.

Southern Methodist College is approved by the State Approval Agency, South Carolina Department of Education, for

veterans who are eligible to receive benefits under the Veteran's Educational Assistance Act, Disabled Veterans Act, or War

Orphans Acts.

Ability–to-benefit students do not meet the academic admissions standard of a high school diploma or GED, but

show potential for freshman-level work as determined by the Admissions Committee and the Administration.

Recognizing that a student’s academic record may not accurately reflect his spiritual, psychological, and intellectual

maturity, the College accepts a limited number of ability-to-benefit students.

Eligibility for Title IV funds for non-high school graduates / non-GED recipients must be based on a achieving a

passing score on one of the following independently administered tests: ASSET Basic Skills, CPAt Career Programs

Assessment Basic Skills Tests, COMPASS Numerical, Reading, and Writing Skills Placement Tests, ACCUPLACER

Reading, Sentence Skills, and Arithmetic Tests, DTLS Reading, Written English, and Arithmetic Tests, TABE Reading,

Mathematics, and Language Tests, or WBST Verbal and Quantitative Tests.

The number of ability-to-benefit students accepted will be limited to a maximum of 25% of total enrollment

based on the total number of applications received by June 15. Other applicants not accepted at that time will be placed

on a waiting list for later consideration. Students not accepted as full-time students may apply for non-degree standing.

The Administration will consider requests for acceptance with ability-to-benefit status and designate a student as

ability-to-benefit as part of a special application review process.

Ability-to-benefit students will undergo standard freshman placement testing. The College will provide non-credit

courses in reading and English for students with deficiencies in these areas.

Ability-to-benefit students will be assigned to a special faculty advisor, who will monitor academic progress by

conferring with the student’s instructors prior to a bi-weekly meeting with the student. The College will establish a

system of referrals for students with apparent academic disabilities.

The special faculty advisor will keep records of academic progress on each student to be used by the

Administrative Cabinet for longitudinal study in accordance with the Institutional Assessment Plan.

Southern Methodist College is authorized to accept students in the non-immigrant alien classification of F-1.

Applicants must consult the nearest American Consulate regarding requirements for study in the United States. A limited

number of international student scholarships are available and are awarded on the basis of merit and need.

Procedure for application for admission:

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materials. Return the application with a $50 non-refundable application fee.

the College. The American Consulate can make available the TOEFL. A satisfactory score is required for

admission.

translation if not written in English. The transcripts of all post-secondary study should be sent along with a catalog,

syllabus, or written description of each course taken, accompanied by a certified translation if not in English.

Once Southern Methodist College has received the application file and all application documents, the Admissions

Office will review the file and render a decision on admission.

Upon receiving notification of admission to Southern Methodist College, send 75% of the first year’s educational costs

to Southern Methodist College. The remaining 25% will be due by the end of the academic year.

Once Southern Methodist College has received 75% of the first year’s costs, the Registrar will authorize the

issuance of the I-20 contract, enabling the applicant to pursue application for a student visa. The U.S. consulates require

payment of a SEVIS processing fee to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before scheduling an

interview with the applicant; the applicant is responsible for this fee. The applicant will need to present the I-20 contract

If for any reason the applicant is unable to enroll at Southern Methodist College, the applicant may request that funds

other than the application fee be refunded or that funds be held by Southern Methodist College until such time as the

applicant is able to enroll.

Students seeking readmission to the College should submit a written request for readmission to the Director of

Admissions. The Director of Admissions will readmit the student when he has been cleared for readmission by the Academic

Dean, the Dean of Students, and the Business Manager.

A student who is denied re-enrollment for academic reasons may apply for readmission after a period of two

semesters. A student who is expelled or denied re-enrollment for disciplinary reasons may apply for readmission at the

discretion of the Discipline Committee after a period of two semesters. A student who is denied readmission for financial

reasons may apply for readmission after the student account is made current.

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Southern Methodist College desires that the opportunity of a Christian education be given to worthy, motivated men

and women. By keeping expenses at a minimum, the College provides an educational opportunity for many students who

otherwise may not be financially able to attend college. The testimony of Southern Methodist College depends upon the

power and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and on all those who are committed to the College, both financially and spiritually.

A students will not be allowed to begin attending classes at the beginning of the new semester until their accounts are

satisfied with the Business Office; nor will a student with an unpaid account be allowed to receive a degree or a certificate or

to receive a transcript.

Special payment arrangements, if needed, must be made through and approved by the Business Manager. All

privileges provided by the Student Services fee are forfeited if the student withdraws for any reason during the semester.

All fees are subject to change. This fee schedule is effective July 24, 2006 for the 2006-2007 academic year.

The tuition rate of $2,600 is based on a minimum load of twelve semester hours and a maximum load of sixteen hours.

Any student who is permitted to enroll for additional hours above this maximum will be charged at a rate of $125 per

additional semester hour. Reduction in the cost of tuition per semester for more than one full-time student in the same family

is $200 for the second member, $250 for the third member, and $300 for the fourth member.

The Student Services Fee covers but is not limited to the cost of matriculation, library services, computer services, and

College-sponsored social programs.

The dormitory deposit is due at the time of admission into the College dormitory and is refunded at the end of the semester

once the student’s room has been inspected by the Dean of Students for cleanliness and damage. The cost of any cleaning or

repairs deemed necessary by the Dean of Students will be deducted from the deposit. A student may leave the deposit in the

Business Office if planning to return to the dormitory the next semester.

semester hour course. Reduction in the cost of tuition per semester for more than one full-time student in the same family is

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The cost for auditing a class is one-half of regular course tuition, plus the student services fee. Senior Citizens 60

credit for half of the regular tuition plus the student services fee. Classes designated as special “community interest classes”

student services fee.

*After registration ends, students are allowed one week to make any necessary adjustments to their schedules without

charge. After that time, a course may be added or dropped, contingent upon the provisions of academic policy, for a fee of

$50.

The graduation fee includes the cost of the diploma, the first copy of a student transcript, and commencement related

regalia is also included in the graduation fee.

The charges for medicines or services rendered by a physician and hospitalization expenses must be paid by the student

or parents directly to the pharmacy, physician, or hospital. The College does not assume financial responsibility for such

expenses. Each full-time student is provided a $10,000 accidental injury insurance policy as part of the student services fee.

The responsibility for payment of accounts rests with the student. The College will lend all possible aid but does not

accept the responsibility for the payment of student accounts.

The Business Office prefers that student charges for the new semester be paid in full at the beginning of each semester;

however, alternate payment plans (for example, 25% of a student's balance paid monthly) are available for students who need

financial assistance. The Business Manager must approve any proposed payment plan at the beginning of the semester.

Any student whose account is not paid in full at the end of the semester will not be allowed to re-enroll for the next

semester. Unpaid student accounts will be submitted to a collection agency after one semester; collection fees and legal fees

will be added as necessary.

The Fall Break, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas holiday period, Spring Break, Easter Break, and Summer Break are not

included in the cost for room and board. Therefore, any student who receives permission from the Dean of Students to

remain in the dormitory during these holiday periods will be charged a daily rate of $10 for his or her room (meals not

included).

If a student cancels enrollment before classes begin at the beginning of a semester, all tuition and fees paid will be

refunded. If a student cancels enrollment within seven days after classes begin, the refund will be 100% of tuition paid.

Student Services Fees are not refundable after classes begin. When a student moves out of the dormitory, a prorated refund

will be given for the remainder of the semester provided the Dean of Students has been notified.

When a day student officially withdraws from the institution after seven days, refunds on semester charges for tuition

and room and board will be prorated based on the amount of the term that has transpired up to 60% of the term. There will

be no refund after 60% of the term has passed. No refund will be granted if a student leaves without officially withdrawing.

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When an evening student drops an individual course prior to the start of the course, the refund will be 100% of tuition

paid less the $50 per course drop fee if applicable. After the start of the course, the refund will be prorated on the basis of

the course term that has transpired up to 60% of the term. There will be no refund after 60% of the term has passed. No

refund will be granted if a student leaves a class without officially withdrawing.

The College will issue one transcript free of charge for each student and will charge five dollars for each additional

transcript. No transcript will be released if the student's account is not paid in full. Transcripts are available through the

Records Office.

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Please refer to the Financial Aid Policies and Procedures Manual for complete details on the following resources

available to students applying for grants and scholarships.

Every student enrolled at the College is eligible to apply for financial aid; however, none will be considered until the

student has applied for admission. Aid is granted on the basis of financial need, scholastic ability, and promise of future

growth and service.

Students must be accepted for admission to the College before any action can be taken on their application for

financial assistance, including scholarships, student employment, grants, or loans.

Financial aid is available as grants, scholarships, loans, and work study scholarships. Students are eligible to apply for

both government and private scholarship programs.

In-house scholarships are awarded annually and are renewable for the following year by reapplication. The College

reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship at any time if the student fails to meet the conditions of the scholarship or to

maintain the acceptable scholastic standing or to be in accord with the standards of Southern Methodist College.

Federal Pell Grants (Title IV) are available each academic year. An application (FAFSA) should be submitted after

board (if applicable), and third to fees and books.

Work opportunities on campus, when available, permit students to earn money for college expenses and for collegerelated

personal expenses. Students selected for the work study program are required to maintain a "C" average and to

perform assigned tasks satisfactorily. Federal college work study is an earnings program, and the amount of the award is the

amount the student earns. Federal work study includes on and off campus programs.

FSEOG is a need-based award for high-need students, and is a gift assistance that does not have to be repaid.

Federal loans are available through Title IV federal government sources.

The South Carolina Approving Agency (SAA) has approved our programs for Veterans and other eligible persons

receiving VA Educational Benefits.

The Financial Aid Officer has information for students who may qualify for financial assistance through the

Workplace Development Program.

The Adopt-A-Student program is designed to involve a local church, a group of concerned friends, or an individual

with a commitment to seek out a student attending Southern Methodist College and to support that student financially with a

regular monthly contribution.

The four Southern Methodist Annual Conferences provide scholarships for students from their conferences to attend

the College. Applications for these funds must be made to the applicant's conference prior to the annual meeting in July.

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Scholarships are provided for Southern Methodist students from their respective conferences by the Woman's

Missionary Societies. Application for these funds should be made to the WMS of the applicable Southern Methodist annual

conference. Scholarships are also provided for Southern Methodist students by the General Conference Woman's Missionary

Society. Application for these funds should be made to the General Conference WMS.

Gamble, mother of the Rev. Julian B. Gamble, is available to students preparing for service as missionaries.

These scholarships are awarded upon recommendation of the Fellowship and/or the Scholarship Committee:

The Scholarship Committee of the College awards the following grants and scholarships to eligible students who are

enrolled at the College. Awards are given subject to the availability of funds and are valid only as long as the student remains

in good standing as a student at Southern Methodist College.

the Southern Methodist Church and be a legal dependent.

four years. The applicant must meet all institutional and government requirements for admission.

students with special needs.

on a special ministry team.

based on “need” and based on demonstrating a good work ethic.

Hephzibah Southern Methodist Church of Hephzibah, Georgia, as an endowed scholarship for ministerial training.

Preference will be given to students from the Southwestern Annual Conference of the Southern Methodist Church. The

recipient must maintain a 2.5 G.P.A.

scholarship for students of the College.

Coe of Washington, D.C. in memory of his grandfather for ministerial students in the Southern Methodist Church. The

recipient must give one year of service in the Southern Methodist Church for each year that the scholarship is awarded to

him.

of South Carolina.

loving memory of her husband Boyd E. Devall. Preference will be given to students from Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas,

though all students are eligible.

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Conference. Preference is given to students from that conference.

available to all students based upon need with preference given to ministerial students intending to serve in the Southern

Methodist ministry.

the Turbeville Southern Methodist Church, Turbeville, South Carolina.

Study Program.

provides funds for students preparing for service as a minister, a missionary or a full-time Christian education worker. The

recipient must give one year of service for each year that the scholarship is awarded; two years, if a non-graduate.

Patrick.

in memory of her son.

memory of her husband and parents.

Weathers, Sr., of Bowman, South Carolina, to provide scholarships for students who intend to enter full-time Christian work

as a minister, a missionary or a Christian educator in the Southern Methodist Church.

Goodlettsville, Tennessee, in memory of his wife.

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Southern Methodist College offers a traditional day program of studies leading to the four-year degree of Bachelor of

Arts in Bible with a minor in one of the following: Pastoral (Pre-seminary) Studies, Missions, Youth Work, or Christian

School Education.

The College also offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible with a double major in Christian Leadership and Ethics or

a minor in Christian Ministries for older non-traditional students as part of its evening program. Day students may also apply

to enter the Christian Ministries minor program with permission from the Academic Dean.

The College offers a two-year Associate of Arts degree in General and Religious Education, and three different

certificate programs: Biblical Studies, Pastoral Education, and Advanced Pastoral Education.

All students must demonstrate the ability to earn a degree by at least one full semester of satisfactory work before

being considered a candidate for a degree.

Southern Methodist College confers only earned degrees, not honorary degrees.

The schedule of classes for each semester is established to meet the curricular need of the degree student. The

College assumes no responsibility to offer courses for transient or special students. The College reserves the right to make

changes in course offerings when deemed advisable by the Administration.

The academic year is divided into two semesters beginning in July/August (fall semester) and in January (spring

semester).

Two or three five-week intensive course sessions are offered in the summer in connection with the evening program,

primarily for the benefit of students already enrolled in the College. The schedule of courses with complete information for

the summer session is announced each March. Students interested in attending the summer session should contact the

Registrar for registration information.

Pre-registration is held at a time and place announced by the Registrar. Registration is finalized at the beginning of

each semester. Each student is assigned to a faculty advisor for assistance in the registration procedures; however, the

responsibility for taking the courses required for fulfillment of any degree or certificate program rests with the student.

The semester-hour is the unit of credit for all courses. At least 63 semester hours are required for the Associate of

Arts degree; at least 124 semester hours are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree.

A full-time student may register for an academic load of up to sixteen hours; however, a student with at least a 3.0

grade point average may register for eighteen to nineteen hours with permission of the Academic Dean. A full-time student

must register for no fewer than twelve semester-hours. A student who registers for fewer than twelve semester-hours is

considered to be a part-time student, but may take courses leading to a degree. A non-degree student is one who registers for

courses but who is not a candidate for a degree. The Admissions Committee grants student standing.

Academic classification is based on the total number of semester hours earned. A student with fewer than 28 semester

hours is classified as a freshman. A student who has earned 28 semester-hours with all entrance deficiencies removed is

classified as a sophomore, 62 semester-hours, as a junior, and 96 semester-hours, as a senior.

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All work is graded by letters that are assigned grade points per semester hour as follows:

A 4.0 Excellent 95-100

B 3.0 Good 85-94

C 2.0 Satisfactory 75-84

D 1.0 Passing 70-74

F 0 Failure 0 -69

S Satisfactory (non-credit courses only)

U Unsatisfactory (non-credit courses only)

I 0 Incomplete

W 0 Withdrawn from course

WF 0 Withdrawn from course, failing

AU 0 Audit

NR Not Reported (mid-semester only)

Quality Points are the number of Grade Points received for a course multiplied by the semester-hours attempted.

Courses with a grade of “S,” “U,” “W,” and “NR” reflect 0 hours attempted; the number of semester-hours attempted is

equivalent to the load for a course with any other grade. Grade Point Average is computed by dividing the total number of

Quality Points earned by the total number of semester-hours attempted.

Day students will receive a midterm evaluation each semester. Evening students will receive a course grade report at the

conclusion of each class. All students will receive a final semester grade report following the end of each semester.

Full-time students earning a semester grade point average of 3.7 with no grade less than a “B” are named to the

President's List at the conclusion of the semester. Full-time students earning a semester grade point average of 3.0 with no

grade less than a “C” are named to the Dean's List.

A grade of “Incomplete” is given by an instructor only if the student, prior to the end of the course, has requested

additional time to complete course assignments due to illness or extenuating circumstances, and the instructor concurs that

the request is justified. Day students who receive an "I" for incomplete course work are required to complete the work by a

date set by the instructor and no later than mid-term of the following semester unless special approval has been granted by

the Academic Dean or the Academic Committee. Evening students who receive an “I” for incomplete course work are

required to complete the work no later than three weeks following the end of the course unless special approval has been

granted by the Academic Dean or Academic Committee.

After the end of registration, students are allowed one week to make any necessary adjustments to their schedules

without cost. After that time, a course may be added or dropped according to the provisions of academic policy for a fee of

$50 per course change.

Day courses dropped during the first week following the end of registration will be removed from the student’s record.

Day classes dropped after the first week but prior to the end of the fifth week of the semester will be posted with a grade of

“W.” Evening courses dropped prior to the beginning of the first class period for the course will be removed from the

student’s record. An evening course dropped after the beginning of the course but prior to the beginning of the third class

period will be posted with a grade of “W.”

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Any course dropped after five weeks in day program or after the meeting of the third weekly class in the evening format

will receive a grade of "WF" unless the Academic Committee rules that a "W" is justified due to extenuating circumstances.

The student must make a request in writing to the Academic Dean for consideration of extenuating circumstances.

The student must follow these procedures for dropping a course to avoid academic penalty:

1. Secure a drop/add card from the Records Office in Adden Hall or the Evening Program Office in Gamble Hall;

2. Have the change approved by your faculty advisor (or Academic Dean if the faculty advisor is unavailable);

3. If adding a course which brings the student over the applicable load limit, secure approval from the Academic Dean;

4. Return the card to the Records Office and pay the $50 change of course fee if applicable.

The Registrar will send the student confirmation of the change.

Regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected. No credit will be given for a course when more than 15% of

the course is missed. Any student who misses more than 15% class hours will be dropped automatically from the course for

academic reasons; the Academic Committee will determine if there are extenuating circumstances to justify a "W" instead of

an "F." For the day program, 15% is equivalent to seven class absences for a course meeting three times per week, five class

absences for a course meeting two times per week, and two class absences for a course meeting one time per week. One

absence (four class hours) is allowed for evening courses.

Official transcripts will be issued to another institution upon written request from the student. Students may request

an unofficial transcript of their academic record. After the first transcript, a fee of $5 is charged for each additional transcript.

No transcript will be released if the student’s account is not paid in full.

The College Board of Directors approves all candidates for degrees and certificates at the regular fall and spring

meetings pending satisfactory completion of academic requirements for graduation and barring serious moral failure that

results in expulsion by the Disciplinary Committee.

The Certificate in Biblical Studies, Basic Certificate in Pastoral Education, and Advanced Certificate in Pastoral

Education are offered to all students who satisfactorily complete requirements for these programs as outlined in the Catalog.

The Associate of Arts degree in General and Religious Education is offered to all students who satisfactorily complete

requirements for the degree as outlined in the Catalog.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Bible is offered to all students who satisfactorily complete requirements for the degree

as outlined in the Catalog.

In addition, a degree candidate must

1. Complete a minimum of 124 credit hours for the Bachelor of Arts degree or 63 credit hours for the Associate of

Arts degree;

2. Earn at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average at Southern Methodist College;

3. Receive at least a "C " in each of the following courses: all required courses in Bible, all courses in the area of the

minor field, and the courses En 101 English Composition I and En 102 English Composition II;

4. Demonstrate competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the use of

the computer by satisfactory scores on required entrance examinations or by satisfactory completion of course work;

5. Complete the final 30 semester hours in residence at Southern Methodist College.

6. Complete the senior comprehensives (B.A. candidates only). The senior comprehensives include a comprehensive

Bible knowledge test and senior essays, and are used for assessment purposes.

A student must settle all financial obligations to the College before a certificate or degree may be granted or a

transcript released.

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A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree will be graduated with honors as follows:

The grade point average is based on the student's entire college program. In computing the average, work taken elsewhere

which has been accepted in transfer is considered at the same grade value as in the school where it was earned.

As a member school of the Evangelical Training Association, Wheaton, Illinois, Southern Methodist College is

recognized as an institution of higher education preparing students for vocational Christian ministries and is authorized to

award ETA certificates and diplomas to applicants who meet the minimum requirements on the following levels:

STANDARD TEACHER DIPLOMA: completion of 90 undergraduate semester hours, including at least 12 hours in Bible

and 15 hours in church ministries.

ASSOCIATE TEACHER CERTIFICATE: completion of 60 undergraduate semester hours, including at least 6 hours in

Bible and 6 hours in church ministries.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate basic competencies for teaching as outlined by the ETA. Upon endorsement of the

College, recipients of these awards are permanently approved to teach ETA Church Ministries courses. Awards are made

annually at commencement exercises.

Complete application information is available from the Department of Christian Ministries at the College.

The College reserves the right to determine what credits, if any, for courses taken elsewhere shall be counted toward a