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2015-2016 Northwest University Academic Catalog – 284

NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY SACRAMENTO CAMPUS

Programs Supported ...... Associate in Arts; Ministry Leadership; Pastoral Ministries

In the fall of 2013, Northwest University begin offering courses and programs at an extension campus located at Capital Christian Center in Sacramento, California. All courses offered through the Sacramento Campus are accredited and students completing their degree through the Sacramento Campus graduate from Northwest University. Northwest University Sacramento Campus is committed to scholarly excellence for over seven decades. Our academic courses are engaging, rigorous, and are designed to help you integrate faith, learning, and everyday life. If you've been called into Christian ministry, our curriculum will prepare you to serve with effectiveness and lead with distinction. The faculty at NU Sacramento is committed to helping each student discover and fulfill his or her God-given dreams, calling, and potential.

In addition to the general goals of the University, completing these programs provides learning opportunities, which should enable the students to:

x Integrate biblical and theological knowledge with the practice of ministry and daily life

x Demonstrate biblical literacy and exegetical skills

x Effectively communicate the gospel

x Enter vocational ministry

x Provide a foundation of ministry in a non-ministerial vocation

x Exhibit habits of lifelong learning

Certificate in Ministry Leadership The purpose of the Certificate in Ministry Leadership is to provide the educational requirements for each level of credentialing for ministers in the Assemblies of God: Certified, Licensed, and Ordained.

Associate in Arts The Associate in Arts degree is awarded for the successful completion of a two-year program which includes the major components of the General Education Requirements. Its shorter curriculum concentrates on subject matter which is general or vocational.

Associate in Ministry Leadership The Associate in Ministry Leadership degree is awarded for the successful completion of a two-year program, which includes components of the General Education and Biblical Studies. Its shorter curriculum concentrates on subject matter that is general or vocational

Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministries The Pastoral Ministries Major has been designed to address the challenge of continuing education for adult students in today's fast paced, ever changing world.

http://sacramento.northwestu.edu/academics/certleadership/

http://sacramento.northwestu.edu/academics/acl/

http://sacramento.northwestu.edu/academics/acl/

http://sacramento.northwestu.edu/academics/pastoral/


SACRAMENTO CAMPUS INFORMATION Tuition Undergraduate Fall & Spring Tuition (per credit) ........................................................................................................................................................ $ 347.00 Graduate Studies MATESOL-Online (per credit) ............................................................................................................................................................ $ 641.00 MIM-Online (per credit) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 544.00

Fees (non-refundable) Undergraduate Student Life fee (per semester) ............................................................................................................................................................... $ 40.00 Orientation fee (new students only, one time) ............................................................................................................................................ 35.00 Graduate Studies Application Fee (one-time fee)................................................................................................................................................................ $ 30.00

Deposits Graduate Studies Tuition Deposit (nonrefundable)........................................................................................................................................................... $ 350.00

Special Course Fees (per semester) Undergraduate Graduation Fee (one time prior to graduation) ....................................................................................................................................... $ 70.00 Independent Study Fee (per credit in addition to applicable tuition charge) ............................................................................................ 69.00 UCOR 1053 (Identity and Vocation) (per course fee) ............................................................................................................................... 45.00 Graduate Studies Graduation Fee (one time prior to graduation) ..................................................................................................................................... $ 110.00 Independent Study Fee (tuition plus 20% of respective program’s tuition) ............................................................................................... 69.00 LANG 4912 Graduate ESL Research Writing (one time tuition charge) ............................................................................................. 1,000.00 LANG 4922 Graduate ESL Grammar (one time tuition charge) .......................................................................................................... 1,000.00 LANG 4932 Advance Aural/Oral Skills (one time tuition charge) ....................................................................................................... 1,000.00 Travel Fee (special fees connected to travel courses; per course; amounts vary) ...................................................................................... TBD

Books Students should prepare for books to cost approximately $100 per class. Some classes have book costs that are significantly less, while some costs will slightly exceed it.

Annual Cost Annual Cost with 12 credits per semester ............................................................................................................................................. $ 8,408*

(Tuition, $347 x 12 credits x 2 semesters = $8,328; student life fee $40 x 2 semesters) Annual Cost with 15 credits per semester ........................................................................................................................................... $ 10,490*

(Tuition, $347 x 15 credits x 2 semesters = $10,410; student life fee $40 x 2 semesters) *New Students: additional Orientation Fee of $35 in first semester only


Total Program Costs CERTIFICATE IN MINISTRY (36 CREDITS) – A 1 ½ - 2 year program. The purpose of the Certificate in Ministry Leadership is to

provide the educational requirements for each level of credentialing for ministers in the Assemblies of God: Certified, Licensed, and Ordained. Total estimated cost is $13,987. This includes: Application fee: $30, Student Life Fee: $160 ($40 per semester x 4), STRF Fee $0 ($0.00 per semester x 4), Orientation Fee: $35 (One-time fee), Books: $1200 (estimated @ $100 per class x 12), Tuition: $12,492 (36 credits @ $347/credit), Graduation Fee: $70. Average semester cost $4,604 (book prices may vary). All students are required to pay a $50, non-refundable, confirmation tuition deposit upon enrollment. Prices are estimated based on student taking 12 credits per semester.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (60 CREDITS) – The Associate in General Studies degree is awarded for the successful completion of a two-year program, which includes General Education courses. Total estimated cost is $23,115. This includes: Application fee: $30, Student Life Fee: $160 ($40 per semester x 4), STRF Fee $0 ($0.00 per semester x 4), Orientation Fee: $35 (One-time fee), Books: $2,000 (estimated @ $100 per class x 20), Tuition: $20,820 (60 credits @ $347/credit), Graduation Fee: $70. Average semester cost $5,745 (book prices may vary). All students are required to pay a $50, non-refundable, confirmation tuition deposit upon enrollment. Prices are estimated based on student taking maximum amount of classes available for their program.

ASSOCIATE IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP (62 CREDITS) – The Associate in Christian Leadership degree is awarded for the successful completion of a two-year program, which includes components of the General Education and Biblical Studies. Its shorter curriculum concentrates on subject matter that is general or vocational. Total estimated cost is $23,909. This includes: Application fee: $30, Student Life Fee: $160 ($40 per semester x 4), STRF Fee $0 ($0.00 per semester x 4), Orientation Fee: $35 (One-time fee), Books: $2100 (estimated @ $100 per class x 21), Tuition: $21,514 (62 credits @ $347/credit), Graduation Fee: $70. Average semester cost $5,745 (book prices may vary). All students are required to pay a $50, non-refundable, confirmation tuition deposit upon enrollment. Prices are estimated based on student taking maximum amount of classes available for their program.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PASTORAL MINISTRIES (125 CREDITS) – The Pastoral Ministries degree is awarded for the successful completion of a four-year program, which includes components of the General Education and Biblical Studies. Total estimated cost is $48,130. This includes: Application fee: $30, Student Life Fee: $320 ($40 per semester x 8), STRF Fee $0 ($0.00 per semester x 8), Orientation Fee: $35 (One-time fee), Books: $4300 (estimated @ $100 per class x 43), Tuition: $43,375 (125 credits @ $347/credit), Graduation Fee: $70. Average semester cost $5,745 (book prices may vary). All students are required to pay a $50, non-refundable, confirmation tuition deposit upon enrollment. Prices are estimated based on student taking maximum amount of classes available for their program.

DREAM CENTER LOCATION – **Courses taken at the Dream Center location will be offered at a discounted rate of $200 per credit ($600 per course). Estimated costs for 1 year of attendance at the Dream Center is $4,800. There are no fees associated with these classes, other than the non-refundable STRF Fee at a $0.00. Books are estimated to cost $100 per course. NU does not provide books, the student is solely responsible to obtain their books prior to the beginning of courses. All students are required to pay a $50, non-refundable, confirmation tuition deposit upon enrollment regardless of where courses are taken.

Payment Information: Tuition and Fees are due in full at the start of every semester. Balances not paid in full by the end of the following month incur a 1.5% late fee. Students with outstanding account balances that have not been set-up on a payment plan will not be able to register for classes the following semester.

Payment Plan Information: A payment plan can be set-up through the third party payment processing system Tuition Management System. They are available online at afford.com and by phone at 888.285.3052.

TMS Annual Enrollment Fee (annual charge) ........................................................................................................................................ 125.00 TMS Semester Enrollment Fee (single semester – once per semester charge) .......................................................................................... 75.00

https://www.afford.com/


LOCATION AND FACILITIES The Northwest University Sacramento Campus is located on the grounds Capital Christian Center at 9470 Micron Ave., Sacramento, California. The school facilities include a chapel, classrooms and the administrative offices. In addition, the location includes a reference library with computers and study rooms for the students’ use. Parking is located near the classrooms, the chapel, and the administrative offices.

The campus location at Capital Christian Center affords students access to various athletic and recreational programs including a wide variety of sports and social events.

This institution, the facilities it occupies and the equipment it utilizes fully comply with any and all federal, state, and local ordinances and regulations, including those requirements as to fire safety, building safety, and health.

Northwest University Dream Center students attend classes located at Dream Center, 2301 Bellevue Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, Room 708.

ACADEMIC POLICIES Military Credit Any veteran receiving GI Bill benefits while attending Northwest University is required to obtain transcripts from all previously attended schools and submit them to the school for review of prior credit.

Those having had military service may petition the Registrar’s Office for credits based on learning through military experience. Northwest considers the recommendations of the American Council on Education (ACE) in evaluating military-based credits.

Credit by Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) This institution will evaluate all previous education and training, grant credit where appropriate, reduce the length of the program proportionately, notify the student of any prior credit granted, and keep records of this process on file.

Leave of Absence

A student taking a leave of absence for one semester or more must submit a Cancellation / Withdrawal Form to the Registrar’s Office and complete the reapplication process when returning.

SACRAMENTO ADJUNCT FACULTY

Kenneth Bluemel ................................................................... Ministry

Diana Dicker ....................................................................... Psychology

Milton Howard ...................................................................... Theology

Robert Jones ................................................................University Core

Brenda Moore ............................................................. Communication

Jason McNaughton ................................................................. History

Judith Phillips ............................................................................. Bible

Thomas Rupp .............................................................................. Bible

Kenneth Searle ....................................................................... Ministry

Delbert Tarr ................................................................. Bible, Theology

Philemon Zachariou ............................................................... English


ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60

Bible and Theology ..................................................................................................................................... 6 Select 6 credits from the following: BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature .........................3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature ........................3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought ........................................................3 THEO 2323 Jesus the Messiah .........................................................3

Written and Verbal Communications ........................................................................................................... 9 ENGL 1013 Composition I: Expository Writing .............................3 ENGL 1023 Composition II: Rhetoric and Research Writing..........3 COMM 1213 Fundamentals of Speech Communication ...................3

Humanities ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) ENGL xxx3 Any Literature course ..................................................3 HIST xxx3 Any Course in History .................................................3 3 additional credits selected from the following .....................................3

Art (ARTE), Bible (BIBL), Drama (DRAM), English (ENGL), History (HIST), Language (LANG), Music (MUSI), or Theology (THEO)

Social Sciences ................................................................................................................................................. 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) Select a minimum of two disciplines from the following:

Business Administration (BUSM), Communication (except COMM 1213), Economics, Education (EDUC), Geography (GEOG), Health & Fitness (PEDU), Management (BMGT), Marketing (BMKT), Philosophy (PHIL), Political Science (PSCI), Psychology (PSYC), or Sociology/Anthropology (SOCI)

Science and Mathematics ............................................................................................................................... 7 MATH xxxx College-level Mathematics ..........................................3 SCIE xxxx Science course with Lab ..............................................4

Formation and Calling ................................................................................................................................... 3 UCOR 1053 Identity and Vocation ..................................................3

Core Electives .................................................................................................................................................. 17 Any college-level courses


MINISTRY LEADERSHIP College ............................ Ministry; Sacramento Campus Academic Award ............ Certificate, Associate Credits Required ............ 36, 60 semester credits Coordinator ..................... Jim Jessup The Ministry Leadership major is designed to prepare students for volunteer or vocational ministry within churches and para-church organizations. Courses in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Practical Ministry ensure students have the necessary knowledge and skills to lead a broad range of ministries. The College of Ministry is dedicated to assisting students in the development of “heart, soul, mind and strength,” in the service of ministry. The curriculum of Ministry Leadership is designed to address the challenge of furthering education in today’s fast paced, ever changing world. Students completing a degree in Ministry Leadership should be able to:

x demonstrate biblical literacy and exegetical skills;

x present a carefully reasoned, coherent Christian worldview;

x effectively communicate the gospel;

x exhibit habits of lifelong learning, self-reflection, critical thinking, sensitivity toward diversity, and personal prayer; and

x comprehend and apply effective leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills.

The Certificate, and Associate in Ministry Leadership is offered by the College of Ministry through the College of Adult and Professional Studies.

Courses are offered through the College of Adult and Professional Studies via classroom or online instruction. On campus classroom-based courses are sequentially offered in a one course at a time, one evening a week (and an occasional Saturday) arrangement. Online courses also are available in a eight week schedule for a flexible schedule.

These programs provide the opportunity for working adults who cannot currently attend the on-campus day program to pursue their preparation for vocational ministry.

Our courses are taught by academically and experientially qualified full-time faculty or specifically chosen adjunct faculty – all of whom possess years of real-life experience in their teaching fields.

Theology and practice meet in a Bible-centered, Holy Spirit empowered, innovative, cutting-edge environment.

For further information about entering the Ministry Leadership program, contact the Graduate and Professional Studies Enrollment Office for an information packet and further details.


MINISTRY LEADERSHIP-CERTIFICATE The Certificate in Ministry Leadership major is designed to prepare students for volunteer or vocational ministry within churches and para-church organizations. Courses in Biblical Studies, Theology, and Practical Ministry ensure students have the necessary knowledge and skills to lead a broad range of ministries. Completion of the Certificate in Ministry Leadership meets the educational requirements for certification, licensing, and ordination credential levels with the Assemblies of God. Satisfaction for other credentialing groups should be verified by students prior to registration. MINISTRY LEADERSHIP-CERTIFICATE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 36 BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature .........................3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature ........................3 BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation ..................................................3 BIBL 3253 Corinthian Correspondence .........................................3 CMIN 2003 The Church in Ministry ...............................................3 PMIN 3513 Pastoral Care and Counseling ......................................3 PMIN 3343 Effective Preaching ......................................................3

PMIN 4263 Ministry Leadership .....................................................3 PMIN 4563 Ministry Administration ..............................................3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought ........................................................3 THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality ................................................3 THEO 3413 Theology of Ministry Essentials ..................................3


ASSOCIATE IN MINISTRY LEADERSHIP CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

Bible and Theology ..................................................................................................................................... 12 BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature .........................3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature ........................3 BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation ..................................................3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought ........................................................3


Humanities ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Select 3 credits from the following:


Social Sciences ................................................................................................................................................. 3 Select 3 credits from the following:


Formation and Calling ................................................................................................................................... 3 Select one course from the following:

UCOR 1043 Faith in Society ............................................................3 UCOR 1053 Identity and Vocation ..................................................3

BIBLICAL STUDIES CORE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality ................................................3 THEO 3413 Theology of Ministry Essentials ..................................3 Select one course from the following: BIBL 2233 The Book of Acts .........................................................3 BIBL 3253 Corinthian Correspondence .........................................3 MINISTRY LEADERSHIP CORE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Select one course from the following:

CMIN 2003 Church in Ministry .......................................................3 CMIN 2203 Discipleship and Spiritual Formation ..........................3

Select 12 credits from the following: Bible (BIBL), Church Ministries (CMIN), Pastoral Ministries (PMIN), Theology (THEO) Recommended: PMIN 3513 Pastoral Care and Counseling PMIN 3343 Effective Preaching

PMIN 4263 Ministry Leadership PMIN 4563 Ministry Administration

GENERAL ELECTIVES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Any college-level courses


PASTORAL MINISTRIES College ............................ Ministry; Sacramento Campus Academic Award ............ Bachelor of Arts Credits Required ............ 120 semester credits Coordinator ..................... John Bangs The Pastoral Ministries program is designed to prepare students for full time vocational ministry in an environment that blends academic excellence, progressive spiritual formation, and service in local churches. Course work takes place within a learning community comprised of supportive administration, hands-on faculty, and practicing pastors and ministry leaders. Courses equip students with strong components of biblical and theological understanding, essential skills in administration and leadership, basic understanding of church polity and legal issues, and effective preaching skills with a missional orientation. The program offers room for elective courses in Bible, leadership or specializations of your choice.

Students discover and experience foundational faith-values such as:

- innovation

- creativity

- inclusion

- community

- integration

- involvement

- inspiration

- celebration

- discernment

- spirituality

- gratefulness

Completing the pastoral major includes learning opportunities which enable students to:

x integrate biblical and theological knowledge with the practice of ministry and daily life;

x understand and apply leadership skills crucial to fulfilling the divine call and function of pastoral ministry;

x acquire and practice effective preaching/teaching skills necessary for the implementation of pastoral service;

x comprehend and apply essential leadership, organizational and administrative skills necessary for leading in a variety of ministry venues;

x develop a philosophy of ministry that encompasses God, the church, family, self-understanding, a servant’s heart and meaningful relationships with others within a variety of cultures.


PASTORAL MINISTRIES – MAJOR CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60

Bible and Theology ..................................................................................................................................... 12 BIBL 1103 Old Testament History and Literature .........................3 BIBL 1203 New Testament History and Literature ........................3 THEO 1213 Christian Thought ........................................................3 THEO 2323 Jesus the Messiah .........................................................3


Humanities ...................................................................................................................................................... 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) ENGL xxx3 Any Literature course ..................................................3 HIST xxx3 Any Course in History .................................................3 3 additional credits selected from the following .....................................3


Social Sciences ................................................................................................................................................. 9 6 credits in this area must be from Writing Practice courses* (see course descriptions for applicability) Select a minimum of two disciplines from the following:


Science and Mathematics ............................................................................................................................... 7 MATH xxxx College-level Mathematics ..........................................3 SCIE xxxx Science course with Lab ..............................................4

Formation and Calling ................................................................................................................................... 3 UCOR 1053 Identity and Vocation ..................................................3 UCOR 4791 Faith Integration ...................................................... *** *** Content covered in PMIN 3303 – Ministry Life and Calling

Core Electives .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Any college-level courses


PASTORAL MINISTRIES – MAJOR BIBLICAL STUDIES CORE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 BIBL 2553 Biblical Interpretation ..................................................3 BIBL 2213 Jesus and the Synoptic Gospels ...................................3 BIBL xxx3 3/4000 level Bible Electives ........................................3 THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality ................................................3 THEO 3213 Systematic Theology I .................................................3 THEO 3223 Systematic Theology II ................................................3 THEO 3413 Theology of Ministry Essentials ..................................3 PASTORAL MINISTRIES MAJOR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30

Pastoral Ministries Core ............................................................................................................................... 18 CMIN 2093 Evangelism, Outreach, and Mission ............................3 CMIN 2203 Introduction to Discipleship & Spiritual Formation ....3 CMIN 3663 The Church in Contemporary Society .........................3 CMIN 4963 Ministry Leadership .....................................................3 PMIN 3303 Ministry Life and Calling ............................................3 PMIN 4213 Preaching I ...................................................................3

Church and Ministry Leadership Concentration ........................................................................................ 12 PMIN 3513 Pastoral Care and Counseling ......................................3 PMIN 4223 Preaching II .................................................................3 PMIN 4263 Ministry Leadership .....................................................3 PMIN 4563 Ministry Administration ..............................................3

GENERAL ELECTIVES -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Any college-level courses

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