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Degree Programs
TWBI offers programs of study designed to give the student a firm understanding of spiritual principles, together with the ability to apply those principles to their daily lives. TWBI programs may be taken through classroom or correspondence. Certificates or Diplomas will be issued as earned. Degrees may be earned in the following areas.
Associates
Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.)
Associate of Christian Leadership (A.C.L.)
Associate of Ministry (A.Min.)
Associate of Missions and Evangelism (A.M.E.)
Bachelors
At this time, TWBI staff is working diligently to develop programs of continuing study designed to offer Bachelor Degrees in each of the above areas of study.
Entrance Requirements
Those considering enrollment in TWBI must possess a willingness to learn, a desire to grow and become a mature Christian, and be committed to a local church. Since TWBI maintains a strong Christian position and integrates Christian spirituality into each of its courses, students need to be open to this educational emphasis, or they will find themselves at odds with their entire learning experience.
The entrance requirement for our undergraduate (degree) programs is a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Any student without such a diploma may only enroll in one of our certificate programs. This requirement may be waived by recommendation of the President upon successful completion of a TWBI competency exam.
The minimum age for enrollment in TWBI is eighteen. This requirement may be waived by recommendation of the President for qualified younger students. However, the younger student will initially be received on a probationary status and must demonstrate the ability to handle the workload before being granted permanent student status.
A computer and an Internet connection are required for all students, unless extenuating circumstances require that a special waiver be approved. A computer and an Internet connection will allow students to access faculty and each other through e-mail and permit discussion forums. They will also be able to receive e-mail messages from the President and administrative offices. This is the key way in which TWBI will keep in touch with its student body.
Graduation Requirements
It should be noted that most post-secondary institutions will not allow credit for any course in which a grade lower than “C” was received. However, TWBI is committed to training leaders, and leaders are not average people. Students are therefore expected to achieve “A” or “B” on all course work (i.e., above average). All work submitted that is “C” (average) or lower will be returned to the student for further completion before a final grade is awarded.
In certain instances, an “I” (incomplete) may be given to the student. The “I” is a temporary grade limited to a course in which a student has been granted an extension to complete the required assignments or exams due to personal illness, family crisis, or other faculty accepted reasons.
Graduation requirements include completion of all required classes, tests, attendance, labs, and other student ministry requirements. The final grades are based on averaged scores on workbooks, reports, theses, and tests, as well as lab or other student ministry requirements. Tests are based on reading assignments, workbooks, class lectures and other student ministry requirements.
Attendance and attitude of the student may also have an effect on the student’s grades. Students are required to be knowledgeable of all classroom, attendance, and ministry policies. The classroom and attendance requirements may be fulfilled through e-mail and discussion forums for the correspondence student. Assignments received two weeks after assigned deadline for turning in will not be considered for grading.
When students apply for graduation, an application must be completed and submitted along with the graduation fee of $25.00 to the registrar. Upon receipt of application and graduation fee, all transcripts and student accounts will be closely reviewed before approval is granted. Students with any unpaid balances due to TWBI will not receive grades, certificates, diplomas, or degrees until such time as all balances are paid in full.
Student Records
All student records are to be held in confidence. Student records may be released only with the signed authorization of the student. The student has the right to review his own record on written request. Copies of student records are available to individual students.
Curriculum
The TWBI educational model utilizes the Biblical and historically proven “discipling ap-proach” used by Jesus. ALL training rests upon the Bible and the Holy Spirit, and will empower you to be a leader who moves with authority. Your in-depth exploration of what the Bible says about the vocation or ministry area you pursue enables you to become an empowered leader who disciples in that area.
The basic standard at TWBI is to teach what Jesus taught, that which took men who were fishermen, tax collectors, etc., and changed them into reproductive Christians who reached their world with the Gospel in a demonstration of power. The objective of our training is to move believers from visualizing through deputizing, multiplying, organizing, and mobilizing to achieve the goal of evangelizing.
Toward that end, TWBI currently offers degree programs in a variety of majors. Curriculum pertaining to each degree has been established and divided into two-year (Associate) programs. While TWBI does not offer Bachelor, Master or Doctorate level programs at this current time, the staff is working hard toward the goal of offering them in the future.
While individual classes may be taken, resulting in a Certificate of Completion, the conclusion of an entire degree program, either through correspondence or classroom atten-dance is recommended. Course or class schedules may be changed without prior notice. Courses and classes may be added or changed at the discretion of TWBI.
For those students entering TWBI through correspondence, there is no specific order in which you must take the majority of our courses. The guiding rule is to take those courses within your chosen program that most interest you, when they interest you and stick with the topics until you have mastered them. Learning is best when interest is high. Therefore, follow your interest. It will usually lead you to every piece that is important for you to absorb in order that you may become an effective leader. Upon acceptance into TWBI, you may make arrangements by letter, fax, phone or email to have your first courses sent to you.
Tuition
Application Fee (1st time enrollment) $ 35.00
Matriculation Fee (1st time enrollment) 15.00
Registration Fee (per course) 5.00
Tuition (per credit hour) 15.00 Course Materials (i.e., textbooks, audio tapes, and/or video tapes) Varies per course
Graduation Fee 25.00
Insufficient Funds (per check) 15.00
Refund Policy
Students may change or drop a program at any time during the first three (3) weeks after notification of their acceptance into TWBI. When a program is dropped or withdrawn from and no substitute taken, the following refund policy applies:
1. No refund will be made on application, matriculation, and/or registration fees.
2. Refund of tuition is as follows:
a. From 1 to 14 days from the date of enrollment - 100% refund.
b. From 15 days to 21 days from the date of enrollment - 50% refund.
c. After 21 days from the date of enrollment - no refund is given.
A student must notify the Registrar’s Office of his intention to withdraw. The withdrawal date will be the date the notification is received by TWBI, and this date will be used in calculating the amount of tuition that is refundable.
Books and Supplies
Books and supplies used by the student, other than the course syllabi (provided by TWBI), are the responsibility of the individual student. |
