Associate Dean of Women’s Discipleship; Instructor

• M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary (Biblical and Theological Studies)
• B.S., Troy University (Computer Science)

Bio

Dean Blocker supports her husband – the president of CBS – Dr. William Blocker and serves as Associate Dean of Women’s Discipleship and Instructor in the Discipleship Department. Her leadership experience spans over thirty years as pastor’s wife, speaker, teacher, counselor, and mentor to women in ministry.

She also serves with the President Wives ministry during the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) annual meetings and encourages women while traveling worldwide.

At the Moody Bible Institute, Dean Blocker served with a leadership team, leading students to tour and study in Israel, in addition to working as a Technology Consultant.

Dean Blocker is blessed and thankful to her high school sweetheart for over three decades of marriage, five adult children and two precious grandchildren.

Assistant Librarian, Instructor          

M.L.S., Sam Houston State University

B.S., College of Biblical Studies-Houston

A.A., Lone Star College

Bio

Professor Cobos has been serving at the College of Biblical Studies in various capacities for almost 20 years. She has a Master of Library Science degree from Sam Houston State University. Prior to graduating with a Master’s degree, she obtained her undergraduate degree in Christian Leadership at the College of Biblical Studies-Houston. Professor Cobos also has some postgraduate course work from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

She brings over 15 years of experience working with adult learners teaching library literacy and research skills. Apart from co-teaching research and writing, she is currently also the Assistant Librarian at the College of Biblical Studies.

She is a current member of the American Library Association (ALA), the Texas Library Association, and the Association of Christian Librarians (ACL).

Professor Cobos has also served in various ministry areas throughout her life. She has served in children and youth ministries, prayer ministries, short-term missions, and worship ministries. 

She and her husband Marlon enjoy traveling abroad, learning about other cultures and languages, and spending time with their precious nieces and nephews.

Professor Cobos has created a vimeo channel for students to address some of the most frequently asked questions at the library. Click the following link to view https://vimeo.com/librarytutorials, OR if you would like to request a video tutorial on a particular topic or need reference help, please contact the College of Biblical Studies Library through the following link http://www.cbshouston.edu/ask-a-librarian.

Associate Academic Dean; Professor

•B.A., Mississippi College

•M.A., North Carolina State University

•Ed.D. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bio

In his role as Associate Academic Dean at the College of Biblical Studies-Houston, Dr. Hantla manages library services, strategizes for academic programming, helps with partnerships, and oversees academic excellence as well as faculty development. Dr. Hantla primarily teaching English and Writing at the College.

 

Dr. Hantla's current research interests range from researching best practices for implementing the flipped classroom design to working with accrediting bodies to accomplish the goals of institutions of higher education and applying effective methods for leading and managing student assessment efforts. His expertise is in effective pedagogical approaches in higher educational settings, educational technology, and higher educational assessment. Dr. Hantla also works with faith-based institutions to help students in discipleship and spiritual formation. He has led numerous conference workshops on these topics and continues to seek out partnerships, speaking engagements, and consulting relationships to impact the educational community using his expertise.

 

Dr. Hantla combined his work on critical thinking in a quasi-experimental study researching the effects of flipping the classroom on critical thinking variables measured by a critical thinking rubric. He successfully defended his dissertation with the highest score awarded by SEBTS and is working on turning his dissertation into journal publications.

Publications and Presentations

•Hantla, B. (2018). Setting Up for Success: Qualtrics Surveying Design and Functionality. Presented at the Technology Learning Conference in Houston, TX, October 2018, (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://uhdtlc.wordpress.com/2018/09/25/setting-up-for-success-qualtrics...

•Hantla, B. (2018). Set up for Success: Qualtrics Surveying Design and Functionality. Presented at the Texas Association of Institutional Research Summer Workshop in Austin, TX, July 2018, (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://texas-air.org/assets/pdf/TAIR-Summer-Workshops-2017-Official-Fly...

•Hantla, B., Keith, P. (2017). The Heart of Compliance: Students and Your Policy Manual. Presented at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Dallas, TX, December 2017, (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://www.slideshare.net/BryceHantla/the-heart-of-compliance-instituti....

•Hantla, B. (2017). Flipped Classrooms in the Humanities: Findings from a Quasi-Experimental Study. Christian Perspectives in Education, 10(1), 1-21. Available at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cpe/vol10/iss1/1/ 

•Whitfield, K., Burkett, J., Hantla, B. (2015). Energizing your CASE: A Liberal Arts College’s QEP on Critical Thinking through Writing. Presented at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Houston, TX, December 2015 (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://www.slideshare.net/BryceHantla/energizing-your-case-qep-on-criti....

•Hantla, B. (2015). Engaging Students with the Community through the Flipped Teaching Model: Findings from an Experimental Study. Presented at the 3rd International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Conference in Orem, UT, January 2015 (see conference proceedings https://www.hetl.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/HETL-SoTE-Conference-Pro...)  

•Hantla, B. (2014). The effects of flipping the classroom on specific aspects of critical thinking in a humanities college: A quasi-experimental, mixed-methods study. A doctoral dissertation for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, pp. 264. http://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED556925 

•Hantla, B. (2014). Noetic Sanctification: Using Critical Thinking to Facilitate Sanctification of the Mind. Christian Perspectives in Education, 7(1), 1-22. Available at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cpe/vol7/iss1/3/ 

•McGee, D., & Hantla, B. (2013). The Portrayal of Fathers in Popular Media. The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry, 3(2), 36-46. http://www.sbts.edu/family/files/2013/09/JDFM-3.2-Spring-2013-vFinal-2.pdf

•McGee, D., & Hantla, B. (2012) An intelligent critique of multiple intelligences: a Christian review for leaders. Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership, 4(1), 3-16. http://www.regent.edu/acad/global/publications/jbpl/vol4no1/jbpl-vol4no1...

•Coley, K., Hantla, B., Cobb, C. (2013). Best Practices for Beginning a Flipped Classroom in the Humanities. Presented at the NAPCE Annual Conference in Chicago, IL, October 2013 (see conference proceedings). Available at: https://kencoley.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/manuscript-best-practices-f....

Contributions to Academic Encyclopedias

•George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport (Eds.). (2018). Encyclopedia of the Global South. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Editorial Consultant.

•Mark A. Lamport (Ed.). (2017). The Encyclopedia of Martin Luther and the Reformation. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Editorial Consultant.

•Timothy Demy and Paul Shockley (Eds.). (2017). Evangelical America: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Religious Culture. Denver, CO: ABC-CLIO, LLC. 10 Article Contributions: Association of Christian Schools International; Graham, Billy; Evangelicalism; Family Research Council; Fellowship of Christian Athletes; InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA; Dobson, James; MacArthur, John; Neo-Evangelicalism; Reformed Tradition, Evangelicalism.

•George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport (Eds.). (2016). The Encyclopedia of Christianity in the United States. New York, NY: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Editorial Consultant and 10 Article Contributions: Boardus, Everardus; Gailor, Frank T.; Hammet, William; Hillenbrand, Reynold Henry; Lowrie, Walter; Maxwell, Leslie E.; Onderdonk, Henry U.; Peck, Edmund J.; Slocum, John; Whitfield, James M.

•George Thomas Kurian and Mark A. Lamport (Eds.). (2015). The Encyclopedia of Christian Education. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. 1 Article Contribution: Dykstra, Craig.

 

Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations; Assistant Professor

• B.S., College of Biblical Studies (Christian Leadership)
• M.A.C.E., Dallas Theological Seminary (Christian Education)

Bio

Shane Boothe serves as the Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations and Assistant Professor at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas.

Prior to coming to CBS, Shane served in a variety of roles in the Information Technology field. Shane's first association with CBS was in 1992 when the school was known as the Houston Bible Institute. From that first Bible Study Methods course he fell in love with biblical higher education in general and the College in particular. Shane has been with CBS full-time since 2003, initially serving as the Director of Information Technology and later as the Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations.

Shane earned his Bachelor of Science in Christian Leadership from the College of Biblical Studies (2006) and a Masters of Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary in January 2012.

Shane and his wife Connie reside in Humble, Texas and have two daughters (Katelyn and Gracelyn) and a son (Nathan). They are members of Humble First Baptist Church where Shane serves as a Bible teacher.

Faculty Directory Index

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CBS demonstrates a strong commitment to the institution's educational mission through faculty who demonstrate scholarship and a heart for ministry. CBS full-time faculty members have significant ministry experience as well as academic qualifications. For instance, the majority of full-time faculty members and adjunct faculty members serve or have served in a staff position at a local church. Some of these ministries include: Missionary, Church Pastor, Associate Pastor, Director of Church Counseling, Coordinator of Pre-Marital Counseling, Student Ministry Pastor, Pastor of Leadership Development, Evangelism Minister, Christian Education Director, Discipleship Pastor, Worship Leader, Church Planting Pastor, Hispanic Pastor, Pastor of Assimilation, Director of Membership and Maturity, Church Consultant, Consultant for Children's Homes, School Principal, Minister of Missions, Camp Director, Chaplain and Minister to Prisons.

The College of Biblical Studies is located in Houston, Texas. Leveraging its academic rigor and biblical worldview training, CBS offers a nationally and regionally accredited college education on campus and online, with several programs offered in the Spanish language. Students receive transformational education and training for service to families, ministries, businesses, and communities around the world. CBS has provided biblically based education to more than 26,000 students since 1976. 

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 Dr. Mike Ayers, Professor 

Dr. Joel Badal, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness; Professor

Esmeralda Barrera, Senior Academic Advisor; Instructor

Dr. William "Bill" Blocker, President, Professor

Zelda Blocker, Associate Dean of Women’s Discipleship, Instructor 

Shane Boothe, Distance Education Associate Dean of Operations; Assistant Professor 

Dr. Douglas Brooks, Academic Advisor, Assistant Professor

France Brown, Jr., Ernest L. Mays Assistant Professor of Expository Preaching and Biblical Teaching

Dr. Brittany Burnette, Distance Education Associate Dean of Faculty and Curriculum Development; Professor

Luzmar Cobos, Assistant Librarian; Instructor

Dr. Richard M. Cozart, Professor

Dr. Nicolas Ellen, Senior Professor

Dr. Venessa Ellen, Chair of Women's Ministry Department

Dr. Sergio Estrada, Professor

Dr. Harold Fisher, Professor

Dr. Bryce Hantla, Associate Academic Dean; Professor

Debbie Harper, Academic Advisor; Instructor

Alex Hernandez, Assistant Professor

Paul Keith, Vice President Administration and Chief Operating Officer; Assistant Professor

Dr. Leonette Lewis, Student Service Coordinator, Assistant Professor  

Dr. Israel Loken, Chair, Bible and Theology Departments; Professor

Artis Lovelady, III, Director of Library Services; Assistant Professor

Dr. Marvin R. McNeese Jr., Chair, General Education Department; Professor

Dr. Joseph Parle, Provost; Academic Dean; Professor

Dr. Phillip Luke Sinitiere, Professor

Dr. Paul R. Shockley, Professor

Dr. Lisa Stewart, Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services; Dean of Students; Professor

Dr. Steve Sullivan, Chair, Ministry Skills Department; Senior Professor

Dr. Debra D. Watkins, Professor  

Dr. Tracy Winkler, Assistant Bookstore Manager; Instructor

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Contact

If you would like more information about the merger, please contact: 

Melinda Merillat, Public Relations and Corporate Communications 

Emai: [email protected]; Phone: 832.252.0745 or 936.520.1852.

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Merger Update

Urban Bible College Initiative

Crossroads Bible College and College of Biblical Studies-Houston Pursuit of Merger

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Update 12.11.2018 

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 

Crossroads Merger – General Information 

1. Is Crossroads closing?
2. Why is Crossroads pursuing a merger with CBS-Houston?
3. Has Crossroads considered other mergers? 
4. Will Crossroads Bible College’s name change?
5. Will Crossroads close or relocate? 
6. Will Crossroads be lost in the identity of CBS-Houston? 
7. What are the key phases for project planning and integration? 
8. How quickly will changes take place? 

Accreditation and Course Offerings 

9. How will this pursuit of merger impact the accreditation with ABHE and SACSCOC? 
10. How will regional accreditation affect those degrees issued before the merger? Will our degrees be considered "Accredited"? 
11. Will credits from Crossroads’ courses transfer to CBS-Houston after the merger? 
12. Will all Crossroads’ course programs continue after the merger?
13. Will Crossroads students graduating after the pending July 2019 merger with the College of Biblical Studies receive their diploma/transcript with the institution reflected as Crossroads Bible College or College of Biblical Studies?

14. How will student headcount be affected?
15. How will tuition be affected? 
16. How will Crossroads scholarships be affected? 

17. How will degree programs be affected?

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 INTRODUCTION

We have created this document to answer frequently asked questions to the degree that we are currently able. This document will be updated on a regular basis to provide the most current information available.

In 2015, Inside Higher Education shared a Moody’s prediction that closure rates of small colleges and universities (under $100 million in operating revenues for private colleges) would triple in the coming years, and mergers would double. In 2018, Inside Higher Education reported that tuition revenuecontinues to decline and that 25% of private nonprofit colleges and universities spent more than they earned in 2017.

At a fall 2017 meeting of presidents of Christian colleges and universities, the keynote speaker suggested that schools with shrinking enrollments and growing financial challenges need to consider all their options – including merging with stronger, more stable institutions, creating new partnerships, dramatically changing their programs or focus, selling off facilities and sharing space, becoming online only, or even closing their doors.

So where does this challenging environment leave Crossroads Bible College? We face today’s realities, understanding that we cannot continue the way things are and we cannot go back to the way things were. We can only determine the best ways to move forward – recognizing God’s faithfulness and Hiscalling for our institution.

The board of trustees of Crossroads Bible College, recognize the necessity of change to survive. They understand that we can accomplish more by working with other like-minded institutions in partnership than we can working alone. Therefore, the Crossroads Board and administration engaged in conversations with the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas, over a period of several months to discuss the possibility of a merger of the two colleges.

CBS-Houston has invested significant resources in visits to Indianapolis and has conducted a feasibility study in cooperation with Crossroads administration. The goal was to explore if such a merger might be beneficial to both institutions and might be permitted by our respective accrediting agencies. It has taken many months of collaborative work to get to the place where we are today. The rest of the process will take an extended period in order for us to fulfill all the requirements necessary for a successful merger.

The pursuit of this merger provides a strategic opportunity for both Crossroads and CBS-Houston to address the challenges facing biblical higher education and to create the Urban Bible College Initiative (UBCI) through which Crossroads and CBS-Houston can collaborate to provide the greatest potential for missional achievement.   [TOC]

 

Crossroads Merger – General Information

 

1. Is Crossroads closing?

Crossroads is not closing. We are exploring strategic options with CBS-Houston that will enable us to continue with our mission of equipping Christian leaders to reach a multiethnic, urban world for Christ. CBS-Houston and Crossroads are liked-minded in mission and focus.

2. Why is Crossroads pursuing a merger with CBS-Houston?

The missions of Crossroads and CBS-Houston align.

Crossroads and CBS-Houston are both called to serve multiethnic minorities and urban centers.

Crossroads and CBS-Houston have similar academic programs offering traditional, nontraditional, and distance education.

Both Crossroads and CBS-Houston are pursuing high-quality higher education programs to a diverse student body based on biblical worldview and teaching, as reflected by the accreditations of SACSCOC and ABHE.

CBS-Houston brings some things to the table that are valuable to Crossroads such as regional accreditation, a developed online platform, and a strong team of professionals with a history of success. It also allows us to combine some resources, such as software licensing and information systems.

Crossroads and CBS-Houston leadership believe combining resources and strengths will result in a stronger, more efficient, more effective collaborative ministry.

Perhaps the biggest advantage was stated by Solomon in Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up.

Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart. 

 

3. Has Crossroads considered other mergers?

In the last few years, Crossroads has been approached by at least two other Bible colleges to discuss potential partnerships/mergers. However, those conversations were abandoned before making the discussions public. In July 2018, the board of directors of Crossroads officially entered into an agreement to formerly proceed with the pursuit of merger with CBS-Houston, subject to the approval of the national accreditation board, Association of Biblical Higher Education and the regional accreditation board, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.    [TOC]

4. Will Crossroads Bible College’s name change?

In conjunction with the branding and communications implementation planning effort, the renaming of Crossroads will be considered and a recommendation(s) made to the governing board.

5. Will Crossroads close or relocate?

There are no plans to close any Crossroads sites. However, Crossroads-Indianapolis currently owns more property than it needs to fulfill its mission. Therefore, the Crossroads leadership and Board are working on various approaches to address debt reduction and reduction of operational overhead, including sale of the building/property. A purchase agreement for the Indianapolis campus is in place and expected closing date is January 2019. Plans are being developed to identify a new location. In the meantime, we will continue to keep the Indianapolis campus open through June 30, 2019. Selling the current property allows Crossroads to move to a more modern facility with lower operating costs.

6. Will Crossroads be lost in the identity of CBS-Houston?

CBS-Houston will work collectively with Crossroads to preserve and foster the CBGC mission, heritage, and legacy. CBS-Houston values Crossroads leadership and staff, their contributions to the pursuit of merger, and will be engaging appropriate leadership in the merger implementation planning and management process.

7. What are the key phases for project planning and integration?

The major phases include initial Exploration, which covers due diligence and Feasibility Study Report, Board Decisions to approve and commit to the overall project resources, Collaboration to form project task forces with joint efforts to develop integration plans for key functional areas (e.g., Accreditation, Academic/DE, HR, Finance, IT, etc.), Implementation or Integration Execution, followed by Evaluation or lessons learned for future improvement. We are in the collaboration phase.

8. How quickly will changes take place?

During the pursuit of merger process, most changes will be gradual. Crossroads will continue to be governed by its current board of trustees, and CBS-Houston will be involved in major decisions. The pursuit of merger process is a lengthy one that requires approval of the accrediting agencies for both institutions. The timeline below provides a summary of the key implementation steps and actions.    [TOC]

Accreditation and Course Offerings

9. How will this pursuit of merger impact the accreditation with ABHE and SACSCOC?

There is nothing in the Feasibility Study Report (FSR) indicating a risk to the accreditation status of the institutions if we follow their standards and policies. Our team will work diligently to protect the accreditation of both institutions.

10. How will regional accreditation affect those degrees issued before the merger? Will our degrees be considered "Accredited"?

The regional accreditation agency, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, stipulates that accreditation status is given to degrees by students who are currently in a degree program at the time accreditation is achieved. SACSCOC does not allow accreditation status to be retroactive. 

11. Will credits from Crossroads’ courses transfer to CBS-Houston after the merger?

Yes, credits from Crossroads courses will transfer to CBS-Houston.

12. Will all Crossroads’ course programs continue after the merger?

Yes, current course programs will be initially available after the merger. An assessment is being conducted and a plan developed to assist students through any program transitions that are determined to be appropriate. This plan will include communications and interactions with students to assist them with program completion.

13. Will Crossroads students graduating after the pending July 2019 merger with the College of Biblical Studies receive their diploma/transcript with the institution reflected as Crossroads Bible College or College of Biblical Studies?

Crossroads students graduating after the pending July 2019 merger with the College of Biblical Studies will receive a diploma and transcript with the College of Biblical Studies as the degree granting institution.

Sept.-Dec. Prepare SACSCOC compliance certification document

Nov. Substantive Change Prospectus approved by ABHE Commission on Accreditation

Dec. Substantive Change Prospectus approved by SACSCOC Board

Jan. 10, 2019 SACSCOC compliance certification submission

Feb. 11-14, 2019 SACSCOC site visit-Houston

June 2019 SACSCOC Commission approves/denies merger

July 1, 2019 Merger effective date - College of Biblical Studies with Crossroads

July-Dec. 2019 ABHE site visit-Indianapolis 

14. How will student headcount be affected?

CBS-Houston intentions are to retain, and grow, the current Crossroads student enrollment. However, there may be changes in enrollment patterns as decisions are made related to additional locations and online enrollment, etc.

15. How will tuition be affected?

Crossroads’ per credit hour tuition of $395 is currently higher than CBS-Houston’s tuition of $274, and it is feasible, pending final assessment, that the tuition could be reduced or adjusted, as early as 2019-20, to be more consistent with the tuition of CBS-Houston.

16. How will Crossroads scholarships be affected?

Students should continue to receive scholarships consistent with Crossroads’ current student financial aid offerings. Additional scholarships/aid could be implemented as appropriate to affordability strategies and resources.

17. How will degree programs be affected?

A major initiative is to align the current Crossroads and CBS-Houston degree program offerings. It is anticipated that several of the programs will merge into current programs, while a select few will be new offerings. An appropriate plan will be developed to support students pursing degree programs.    [TOC]

Questions?

We will work diligently to answer any questions or concerns. Please send questions to [email protected].

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College of Biblical Studies (CBS) is committed to protecting the privacy of all students, regardless of modality. As a condition of retaining its regional SACSCOC accreditation, CBS is publishing its written procedure for protecting the privacy of students enrolled in distance and correspondence education courses and programs.

Approach and Procedure
To protect the privacy of all students, including distance learning students, CBS supports and complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. CBS makes the text of the FERPA act available to all constituents via the CBS website and publications such as the Student Handbook and Academic Catalog.

At enrollment, all CBS students are issued a unique student identification number. This student ID becomes the unique identifier for the student throughout his/her academic career at the College. CBS does not allow the use of the student's Social Security number as a means of systems access. The College also issues each student a unique CBS email address.

Through the unique student identification number or the student email address, along with a password, the student is able to access systems such as SonisWeb (student information system), GMail (student email system), Blackboard (learning management system), GlobalVFS (financial aid system), etc.

In a similar fashion, college personnel are also issues unique login credentials for all CBS systems. In the event of CBS personnel no longer being employed by the school, the former employee's accounts are disabled to prevent access.

To further help ensure the privacy of all students, all system account permissions follow the principle of least privilege. This approach ensures that a given individual only has permissions to perform system functions and access data that is appropriate for their needs. All systems also employ encryption so that the data cannot be intercepted and read by 3rd parties. And finally, all systems are hosted and maintained by the vendor, ensuring that the systems stay updated and are housed in world-class data centers.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -- FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

Major: Women's Ministry

Minor: Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 15 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 6 hours
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 0 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	No free electives	0
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 36 hours	HRS
WMIN 3302 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry3	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation	3
MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family	3
WMIN 4303 Hospitality and Home Governance3	3
WMIN 4301 The Role of Women in Church Administration3	3
WMIN 4302 Women Counseling Women3	3
WMIN 4331 Women’s Ministry Development and Design3	3
WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women3	3
WMIN 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women3	3
WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife3, 4	3
WMIN 4324 Spiritual Health of the Pastor’s Wife3, 4	3

Purpose: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Women’s Ministry with a minor in the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife is designed to equip pastors’ wives with a vast array of knowledge and skill in understanding and ministering to women. Students in the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife program will learn how to develop a philosophy for women’s ministry as well as practical skills to minister and care for other women. Additionally, this program is carefully designed to encourage the pastor’s wife in her personal life as a woman of God and further equip her to sojourn with her husband in ministry. The students will receive biblically based education with practical life applications so that they can study the Word, apply it to their lives and then teach other women how to do the same. Upon completion of the program, the student will be a stronger asset to her pastor/husband and her local church.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	WMIN 3312 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry BIBL 1311 Pentateuch THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling BIBL 1414 Prophets General Education Elective	WMIN 4303 Hospitality and Home Governance MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy General Education Elective	WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation BIBL 1321 Gospels THEO 3341 Apologetics MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	WMIN 4302 Women Counseling Women BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy MSCE 4325 Special Issues in Ministering to Women	MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics General Education Elective	WMIN 4312 Stages of Women’s Development BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	WMIN 4301 The Role of Women in Church Administration WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women MSBC 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women General Education Elective	WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of the Pastor's Wife WMIN 4324 Spiritual Health of the Pastor’s Wife WMIN 4331 Women's Ministry Planning and Program Design MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -- FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

MAJOR: BIBLICAL STUDIES

Minor: Women's Ministry

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours
ETHICS, LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING COURSES 9 hours
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY ELECTIVES 3 hours
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
Women’s Ministry - MINOR COURSES 18 hours
MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family	3
WMIN 3301 Spiritual Formation3	3
WMIN 3302 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry3	3
WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women3	3
WMIN 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women3	3
WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife3	3

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1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology

2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.

3 These classes are for women only.

Minor: Women’s Ministry

Purpose: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biblical Studies with a minor in Women’s Ministry is designed to equip women with in-depth knowledge of the word of God and the skill to practically apply it to all of life’s many situations. Students in the Women’s Ministry minor will have an opportunity to explore various issues that women face and examine biblical truths that are applicable to those issues. Upon completion of the program the student will be thoroughly equipped to minister to women in their local churches, communities, and families.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method BIBL 1321 Gospels	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature BIBL 1414 Prophets ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching General Education Elective THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or 2. BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	General Education Elective MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling General Education Elective	THEO 3341 Apologetics LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation	BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family WMIN 3302 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women WMIN 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of Pastor’s Wife MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Elective

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

MAJOR: BIBLICAL STUDIES

Minor: Biblical Preaching 

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours
LEADERSHIP AND COUNSELING COURSES 6 hours
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY 6 hours
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
PASTORAL MINISTRIES - MINOR COURSES 18 hours
MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature	3
Upper Level Preaching Electives	15

1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology

2 MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature or MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching Lab may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Students declaring the Biblical Preaching minor, who substitute MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech will complete 18 additional hours of preaching courses to satisfy their Biblical Preaching minor requirements. Alternatively, students declaring the Biblical Preaching minor who do not substitute MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech will complete MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature and 15 additional hours of preaching courses to satisfy their Biblical Preaching minor requirements.

Minor: Biblical Preaching

Purpose: The purpose of the Biblical Preaching minor is to equip students with the core competencies central to developing and delivering sermons that are Bible-centered, clear, interesting, relevant and life-changing. It is comprised of 18 hours of required and elective preaching courses.

Students learn to develop messages from multiple emphases and genres of biblical literature and to deliver them using a variety of homiletical expressions to the greater glory of God.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Stewarding Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch BIBL 1321 Gospels ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature General Education Elective	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles General Education Elective	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology HIST 1322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life BIBL 1414 Prophets General Education Elective	THEO 3341 Apologetics MSPM 3300 Introduction to Expository Preaching: Epistolary Literature LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership General Education Elective	Upper Level Preaching Elective BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics Upper Level Preaching Elective MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy Upper Level Preaching Elective Upper Level Preaching Elective Free Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics Upper Level Preaching Elective MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Free Elective

 

Bachelor of Science - Four Year Degree Program

Major: Biblical Studies

Program Coordinator: Israel Loken, Ph.D. 

Purpose and Objectives: The Biblical Studies major is designed to equip men and women with the skills necessary for ministry in a variety of contexts. Built on the foundation of inductive Bible interpretation, the program includes training in Christian Leadership and Biblical Counseling. Upon completion of the  program, successful students will be able to:

1. Defend biblically one’s position on major biblical interpretiveissues.
2. Learn and apply principles for Christianministry.
3. Categorize major doctrines of the Bible.

Graduation Requirements:

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma or GED
2. Minimum of 24 hours in major completed at CBS
3. Minimum of 120 hours tograduate
4. Satisfactory completion of all requirements on Official DegreePlan
5. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service LearningProgram and 2 Spiritual Formation units
6. Cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage
7. Academic advising sessions including pre and posttesting/measurements
8. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitteddeadline
9. Graduation/Diplomafee
10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, or financialobligation
11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUSloans
12. Approval by CBS faculty
13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academicprograms

MAJOR: BIBLICAL STUDIES

Minor: None

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1ORHIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 9 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours	HRS
LEADERSHIP COURSES 3 hours
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
BIBLE/THEOLOGY 6 hours
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
BIBLICAL COUNSELING COURSE 3 hours
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Electives 18 hours
Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Electives	18

1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology

2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching, Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, are for men only. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Stewarding Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch BIBL 1321 Gospels ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature General Education Elective	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles General Education Elective	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology HIST 1322 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life BIBL 1414 Prophets General Education Elective	THEO 3341 Apologetics Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership General Education Elective	Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	PHIL 2304 Intro to Philosophy Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective Free Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics Upper Level Bible or Theology or Women's Ministry or Ministry Skills or Language Department Elective MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Free Elective

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

Major: Biblical Counseling

Program Coordinator: Nicolas Ellen, D.Min.

Purpose and Objectives: The purpose of the 120-hour program with major in Biblical Counseling culminating in a Bachelor of Science degree is to provide a thoroughly biblical model for biblical counseling. The training will prepare men and women to engage in church, parachurch, or private biblical counseling, and provide a base for seminary or other graduate training. The courses offered in the curriculum are not designed to meet academic or other requirements of the State of Texas for licensure as a professional counselor. Upon completion of the program, successful students will:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Biblical Framework model for biblicalcounseling.
2. Apply principles of biblical counseling to specific counselingsituations.

 Graduation Requirements:

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma orGED
2. Minimum of 24 hours in major completed atCBS
3. Minimum of 120 hours tograduate
4. Satisfactory completion of all requirements on Official DegreePlan
5. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service LearningProgram and 2 Spiritual Formation units
6. Cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage
7. Academic advising sessions including pre and posttesting/measurements
8. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitteddeadline
9. Graduation/Diplomafee
10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, or financialobligation
11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUSloans
12. Approval by CBSfaculty
13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academicprograms

Major Biblical Counseling

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 12 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 6 hours
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours	HRS
THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	3
BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics	3
MSBC 3312 Comparative Analysis of Psychological Counseling, Christian Integrative Counseling, and Biblical Counseling	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
MSBC 3314 Analysis of Common Problems Through Biblical Framework Counseling	3
MSBC 4303 Biblical Counseling Process and Methodologies	3
Upper Level Biblical Counseling Electives	9

1 ASTR 2301 Astronomy may substitute for BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology.

2 MSMN 1303 Principles of Biblical Teaching, Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, and MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women may substitute for ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech. Expository Preaching classes, MSPM 3300-3305, are for men only. MSWM 3323 Women Teaching Women is for women only.

Suggested Sequence

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods GNED 1301 Stewarding Your College Experience ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch BIBL 1321 Gospels ENGL 1302 English Composition 2 THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit BIBL 1312 Historical Literature ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature LSOL 3301 Introduction to Christian Leadership	General Education Elective THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles MSBC 3312 Comparative Analysis of Psychological Counseling, Cristian Integrative Counseling and Biblical Counseling	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	MSBC 3314 Analysis of Common Problems Through Biblical Framework Counseling MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life BIBL 1414 Prophets HIST 1322 Western Civ 1 or 2	THEO 3341 Apologetics MSMN 1302 Principles of Biblical Teaching BIBL 4331 Advanced Hermeneutics Upper Level Biblical Counseling Elective	General Education Elective General Education Elective Upper Level Biblical Counseling Elective MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	PHIL 2304 Intro to Philosophy Upper Level Biblical Counseling Elective General Education Elective Free Elective	PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics MSBC 4303 Biblical Counseling Process and Methodologies MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Free Elective

Associate 

• Associate of Arts
• Associate of Biblical Studies

Bachelor of Science - Four Year Degree Program

Major: Biblical Counseling
Major: Biblical Studies

Minor: None
Minor: Biblical Counseling
Minor: Biblical Preaching
Minor: Pastoral Ministries
Minor: Women's Ministry

Major: Organizational Leadership
Major: Women's Ministry

Minor: Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife 

 

2018-2021 Academic Catalog

 

 

Take the First Step 

CBS offers the lowest net price in Texas among four-year private non-profits. Whether you seek on-campus or online programs (or a blend of both), our Admissions Counselors are here to listen and then prayerfully consider how CBS can prepare you for a life and career founded upon God’s word. Please fill out the form below and hit “submit” or click Request Information:

 

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The Difference

Our biblically-based, accredited college degree means that Bible and theology is at least 25% of your accredited coursework. Moreover, your general studies courses (history, science, etc.) and electives have God’s word as the basis for your classroom or online experience, your assignments, and your interaction with classmates and professors. Equipping you with a biblical worldview prepares you to impact the world around you for Jesus Christ! (2 Corinthians 5:20)

 

 

Your Opportunity

A biblically-based degree is right for you whether you are a:

• Busy professional with an ambitious career plan
• Pastor of a biblically-based, discipleship-centered church
• Community leader called to make a difference to thousands
• Parent wanting to build a biblical foundation into your family’s livelihood
• High school student wanting a spiritually sound and encouraging learning environment

 

“I am becoming a lover of Truth who lives to see the Word change me and challenge me. Whether teaching the Bible at church, offering counsel to a friend, or making a difficult business decision, my CBS education is laying a biblical foundation I will rely upon always.”

– Chanelle, Business Professional and Single Mother

 

“It is vital that I handle the Word of God accurately, in order to apply it to the many needs of our growing community… The Lord called me to church leadership, but He also blessed me with a wife and children. The more I apply what I learned at CBS, the more I see how God’s word influences every aspect of our lives.”

– Pablo, Church Pastor of Spanish-speaking Congregation

 

“I am serving the Lord in a way that is impacting the next generation of leaders, citizens, our neighbors!... Whether serving my students, their parents, or my teachers, the biblical foundation I received from CBS is the driving force behind all of my decision-making and communication.”

– Alfred, Public High School Assistant Principal

Whether you are engaging in a personal conversation with a student, emailing the CBS stakeholders, posting on social media, or creating a mass email campaign, confidentiality is critical. Any communication should adhere to policies HR-302 and HR 303 regarding confidentiality and student privacy.

 

Confidentiality

As stated in the CBS corporate policy, HR-302 Confidentiality, “Employees may have access to confidential information. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, all data, documents, systems, improvements, architectural drawings, equipment, software, programs and student/contributor/employee list and information. This information, no matter how it is summarized, reproduced, or stored, is proprietary and confidential and should not be converted or used for personal benefit or advantage. Any misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of such information is illegal (Privacy Act of 1990 Revised), prohibited and cause for immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.”

 

Student Information

Understanding policy regarding student information is also required of CBS staff. Per HR-303 Privacy of Records, “Employees should become familiar with procedural requirements for managing student information to avoid giving students or third parties wrong information. If you have any questions regarding what information is to be kept private, contact the Office of the Registrar at [email protected].

 

Personal Responsibility and Liability

All communication follows PR-003 Intellectual Property guidelines to provide overarching guidance in the protection and use of intellectual property.

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College without Compromise

The College of Biblical Studies applauds home school families for their years of dedication and hard work to among the noblest of causes. We share your stand that a “higher education” involves more than obtaining knowledge toward a vocation and that the college experience should result in raising one’s standard of moral and ethical integrity, not lowering it.

Character and Competence

At the heart of the CBS mission is a commitment to build upon the solid foundation you’ve laid for your life in Christ as well as your educational goals. This involves providing an environment that stresses character as well as competence.

Truth. Training. Transformation.

Our dedication to “training in truth that leads to transformation” finds no better outlet than in the mind and heart of a home school graduate. The attributes below reflect our interest in serving you and serving you well. We look forward to providing you a transformational college experience!

Equitable Admission Process

College of Biblical Studies recognizes the value of a home school education and places no extra burdens upon a home school applicant. An official transcript of courses completed toward high school equivalency is the only document required.

Individual Attention

We appreciate the (very) individual attention to which you have become accustomed throughout your educational experience. Our class sizes average 13:1 and our ministry-minded faculty welcome the opportunity to learn about you and your specific goals and objectives.

Dual Credit

CBS offers a fully regionally accredited, dual-enrollment degree program that not only allows home school students to complete their first two years of collegiate-level work, but also teaches all courses from a distinctively biblical worldview. Dual credit options decrease the cost of tuition and fees for students by accelerating their pursuit of a college degree.

Pay no tuition for up to TWO dual credit courses per year!

 

Online Program

CBS students can complete a bachelor’s degree FULLY ONLINE by first completing an associate degree and then signing up for one of our accelerated degree completion programs (see below). Courses are also available online each semester to supplement on-campus programs.

• ACCESS: attending class is simply a matter of logging in – from anywhere
• FLEXIBILITY: go to school any hour day or night
• SUPPORT: instructors are an email away, and eager to help you succeed

On-Campus Programs

Bachelor of Science Four-Year Degree Program

• Organizational Leadership
• Biblical Studies (with choice of five minors)
• Women’s Ministry (with choice of two minors)

Bachelor of Science Accelerated Degree Completion Program

• Biblical Counseling
• Christian Leadership (also available in Spanish)

Associate of Biblical Studies Degree (also available in Spanish)

Bible Certificate (also available in Spanish)

Online Programs

Bachelor of Science Accelerated Degree Completion Program

• Biblical Counseling
• Organizational Leadership

Associate of Biblical Studies Degree

Associate of Arts Degree

Bible Certificate

Ready to Learn More?

Email Admissions Office or Call 844-CBS-WORD (1-844.227.9673 – toll free) 713-77-BIBLE (713.772.4253 – Houston area)

Completing your educational journey is one of great accomplishment and celebration.  The CBS family joins you in praising God and commending your efforts of a job well done!  Please review the following information to ensure the most positive experience possible during this very special time.

 

Graduate Fair Information

Graduate Fair Info & Accessories Document

 

Degree Conferral Checklist

• Meet ALL academic degree requirements by the end of the semester you are applying for graduation eligibility
• The Office of the Registrar must confirm satisfaction of academic requirements per the catalog and CBS faculty must approve petitioning graduates
• Submit an Intent to Graduate Form
• Pay the required $60 Graduation Fee
• Complete all graduation assessment and exist survey requirements
• Ensure no financial, academic, or library holds are in place
• Decide if you plan to participate in the annual graduation ceremony each spring
• Is so, please complete the Graduation RSVP Form
• If needed, review the CBS Graduation FAQ page
• If you need assistance at any time or have questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at [email protected]

Degree Conferral AND Graduation Ceremony Participation Checklist

• Meet ALL academic degree requirements by the end of the semester you are applying for graduation eligibility
• Graduating students must have completed all academic requirements by the end of the spring semester to participate in the graduation ceremony.  If extenuating circumstances are in place and a student is within six credit hours of degree completion, an appeal to participate in the graduation ceremony early can be submitted to the Office of the Registrar at [email protected]
• The Office of the Registrar must confirm satisfaction of academic requirements per the catalog and CBS faculty must approve petitioning graduates
• Submit an Intent to Graduate Form
• Pay the required $60 Graduation Fee
• Complete all graduation assessment and exist survey requirements
• Ensure no financial, academic, or library holds are in place
• Complete the Graduation RSVP Form
• CBS has selected Balfour as our preferred vendor for graduation packages for commencement announcements, diploma frames, and class rings! All graduating seniors can click on the link below to order online! (graduates must purchase or rent regalia to participate in the ceremony) Order online at: balfour.com/cbs
• Bible Certificate graduates will not need to purchase regalia
• Associate level graduates will wear blue robes and red tassels
• Bachelor level graduates will wear black robes and gold tassels
• For those graduates who have earned academic honors, CBS will purchase and supply honor cords for associate level graduates and medals for bachelor level graduates
• If desired, order and send out invitations, order a class ring, diploma frame, etc.
• Regularly review your CBS email and the CBS website for important graduation information
• Look for any communications regarding pre-ceremony recognition events
• Ensure you know the exact location of the graduation ceremony; CBS recommends driving to the location ahead of time if needed
• Ensure you know the exact time you need to arrive on the day of the ceremony; plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early to allow for unforeseen events that may delay arrival
• Be aware of what clothing items to wear beneath your regalia
• Review the CBS Graduation FAQ page
• If you need assistance at any time or have questions, please contact the Office of the Registrar at [email protected]

Attendance / Course Structure

Students are expected to attend all class sessions for which they are registered. Instructors are required to take weekly attendance. For on-ground students, tardiness are early departure are considered in reporting absences. For online students, class log in activity serves as “attendance”. Students are allowed to miss 20% of class time without penalty. Absences in excess of 20% of class time may result in an automatic “F”. Appeals for extenuating situations should be discussed with the course instructor. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor’s decision, the student can follow the academic complaint process in the Academic Catalog.

April 2018

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Marketing & Communications

Department: Marketing and Communications

Job Category/ FLSA Status: Communications / Exempt

Accountability: President

Authority: Assigned Staff

Position Description:

The Director, Marketing and Communications is responsible for stewarding the institutional branding and communications to achieve mission clarity with our students and prospective students and our donor and church community. This stewardship includes partnering with operational areas in the creation and production of marketing and communication materials to achieve one voice for the college, including the College website.

Major/Essential Functions:

• This position will be responsible for planning, coordinating and carrying out the College’s marketing, communications, public relations, and public information activities. Maximizing public and community awareness and support of the College’s Biblically based education and mission.
• Develop and manage annual departmental program review including integration of units’ plans and assessments with institutional planning and assessment initiatives.
• Monitor operational activities to meet goals, ethics and guidelines, and to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Assumes leadership in the development, implementation of plans, goals and objectives to facilitate the changes in policies, procedures and processes for continual quality improvement.
• Monitor operational activities to meet goals, ethics and guidelines, and to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in developing and coordinating the public relations, public information and marketing efforts to enhance the image and community awareness and support of the College.
• Enhances the College’s image expands public awareness and support of the College.
• Develops and implements written annual marketing, communication and public relations plan that promotes the College’s Mission and Vision, and strategic pillars
• Develops CBS institutional distinctive priorities for universal use in all marketing and communications for both English and Spanish speaking audiences.
• Develops brand and standards metrics to assess results of strategies, penetration, capture and success rates.
• Plans and executes a comprehensive, pro-active program of promotion, publicity and media relations, reflecting the College’s distinctive institutional priorities, through broadcast, print media, internet and social media.
• Coordinates with the VP’s of Development and Student Services, or their designated representatives, to reach students and donors with marketing and communications support consistent with the prioritized institutional distinctives.
• Ensures that the CBS distinctives are consistent in all publications and online communications.
• Develops and manages a dynamic budget that supports the College’s marketing, communications and public relations program.
• Managers the College website and works with content contributors to effectively present the CBS brand and to accomplish the implementation of innovative online marketing concepts.
• Manages the CBS Media.
• Manages the writing, editing and distribution of news releases and public service announcements.
• Manages the design and composing of brochures, press kits and other promotional materials at both the College level as well as for specific student and donor campaigns.
• Serves as coordinator of CBS personnel in interfacing with the media to provide the timely release of information that reflects the “personality” of the College.
• Manages the use of the College’s logo in internal and external communications.
• Assists faculty and staff with marketing of special events.
• Provides technical expertise in Marketing Communications including developing and implementing prospect inquiry (lead tracking) systems.
• Prepares reports on the successes and failures of individual campaigns upon completion of each undertaking.
• Performs related duties as required. 

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in journalism, marketing, mass communications, public relations and 3-5 years of progressive professional experience in marketing and communications or the equivalent.
• A demonstrated history of managing personnel and to working independently as well as within collaborative environments.
• Experience with web development, publications, e-communications, branding and marketing research and outcomes techniques and practices.
• Be a committed Christian and in good standing with a local church.
• Be in complete agreement with the doctrinal position of the college and able to sign its doctrinal statement without reservation.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in journalism, marketing, public relations, mass communications and 3-5 years of progressive professional experience in
• College/University/ Postsecondary education Marketing, Communications and/or Public Relations.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (speak, read, and write) 

Equipment/Skills/Knowledge needed to perform job (i.e., vehicle, MS Word, License, etc.):

• Ability to collect, analyze and effectively use qualitative and quantitative marketing data.
• Ability to provide information in a variety of formats and media to promote the College to various individuals and entities from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to lead, manage and work alongside staff and volunteers from diverse backgrounds in a team oriented environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including an ability to develop and make presentations to potential donors.
• Ability to work with and influence others to achieve operational requirements.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to manage information system solutions and expansions to support the delivery of high quality and cost efficient services and communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while achieving goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to assess problems, identify appropriate actions and communicate solutions to management, staff and student customers.
• Ability to present information in individual, group and public settings.
• Excellent writing, speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Positive attitude and cooperative spirit.
• Diplomacy, poise, discretion and strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Measurable Expectations/Fiscal Responsibilities (i.e., quarterly reports, annual events, etc.):

• Develop annual and long-range Communications, Marketing and Public Relations written plans.
• Develop and manage operation fiscal budgets within approved parameters.
• Develop measurable outcomes and produce associated results. 

Mobility/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must sit, stand and walk.
• Employee must talk and listen via face-to-face contact and telephone.
• Employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Working Conditions/Environment (i.e., necessary travel, unusual hours, etc.):

• Typical office environment.
• Flexible work hours are required. 

Security Sensitive:

Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of CBS.

Believing that God values and calls men and women from every language, people and nation into His kingdom, CBS is committed to cultivating and maintaining an ethnically diverse educational and work environment that motivates and retains God’s chosen individuals. CBS does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran, marital status, or physical or mental disability in the administration of its employment policies except as such conditions may constitute bona fide occupational or assignment limitation. 

Applicants please visit CBS Job Opportunities website and follow the instructions to complete your applications. Thank you.

The College of Biblical Studies understands that minimizing debt is both biblical and a healthy way to ensure CBS students and graduates are able to focus on doing God’s work.  For those students who do not want to apply and/or do not qualify for need-based aid, but want to pursue their educational goals through CBS, a convenient payment plan process is provided as an alternative.  CBS students who have completed the admissions process and earned acceptance status can progress through the easy payment plan steps as follows:

Payment Plan Process

• Go to myrecords.cbshouston.edu
• Enter student ID and Pin to Log In (this is the information you were sent when your CBS student email account was set up)
• Go to the “Billing” tab
• Click on “Make a Payment/Payment Plan” and complete these final steps

If you have any questions please contact Maggie Rodriguez at 832-252-4623 or [email protected] 

Please note: there is a $25 per semester nonrefundable enrollment fee.

What Do the Students and Alumni Say about College of Biblical Studies (CBS)?  

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“I have always loved God’s word and seen myself as a minister to the secular world, so the Bible college connection was obvious… CBS showed me how to deal effectively with people – to be a servant leader. I always looked forward to getting to class – the comradery was a blessing, and the [accelerated degree completion] format suited my busy adult lifestyle… I am very hard-working, goal-oriented, and competitive, and I loved that you could contract for grades that were project-based as opposed to exam-based… CBS laid the foundation for me to get both my teaching certificate and my master’s degree!” (Mark M., Assistant Director of Human Resources, Aldine I.S.D.)

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“CBS equipped me with more than a bachelor’s degree – I walked away with a far deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. And God is using this transformation in me to help others toward their transformation...The counsel I provide to combat veterans struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder requires more than an education – it demands that I have a profound understanding of God’s word and how it can heal the sense of brokenness these heroes wrestle with. Consequently, I am applying what I learned at CBS on a daily basis – to impact the world and change lives. And to God be the glory!"  (Zoeieann T)

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 “As a youth leader I’m living out what I’m learning at CBS. No more having to decide between ‘competing voices’ as to the way forward in ministry; and no more ‘piggy-backing’ off of another’s faith. CBS has given me ownership of my faith through the study of the Word. The depth of learning and relationships I’m building, with passionate professors as well as mission-driven students, is preparing me to fulfill God’s call to ministry, not just respond to it.”  (Andrew)

Admission Requirements of College of Biblical Studies

The CBS Admission staff will consider the following criteria when making a determination regarding admission:

1. Applicants should be Christians who believe salvation is received by faith alone in Jesus Christ, who died in a substitutionary sacrifice for our sins and rose again (Acts 14:12; 13:38, 39; 1 Cor 15:1-4: Rom 4:4, 5; 5:1).
2. Applicants should be eager to grow in their Christian faith and be actively involved in Christian service.
3. Applicants must be in full agreement with the Code of Conduct described in the Student Life section and must comply with those standards from the point of their admission to CBS and throughout their matriculation.
4. Applicants should submit the documentation mentioned under “Admission Requirements.”

Vaccination Requirement

Effective for the Spring 2014 semester and every semester thereafter, all new CBS students are required to receive a vaccination against bacterial meningitis or to meet certain criteria for requesting a waiver from such a vaccination prior to registration for classes.  This is a state requirement in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 1107 (SB1107), as amended by SB 62. Students who are age 22-years-old or older are exempt from this vaccination requirement, per SB62, which will become effective on January 1, 2014. Entering students are required to submit a completed Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine Form. For more information regarding the CBS vaccination requirement, including permissible waivers, please visit our Health Services Page.

Additional Admission Requirements

First-time applicants are defined as those students who have not taken any previous college courses. First-time applicants are required to submit the following documentation:

• A fully completed CBS application for admission.
• A non-refundable $40 application fee. Please note that the application fee may be paid in the following ways:
• Online with a credit card or electronic check
• In person at the CBS Bookstore (cash, check or money order)
• By mail with a check or money order. Please mail the application fee to the following address:

Student Accounts
College of Biblical Studies
7000 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036 

• An approved, unexpired form of photo identification, which may include an unexpired state driver’s license, unexpired passport, unexpired permanent residency card (Green Card), consulate ID, official federal/state identification, etc.
• Official high school transcript, diploma or GED. Please note that official transcripts must show date of graduation, include the official school stamp and/or appropriate administrator signature and arrive in a sealed, unopened envelope that bears the logo of the school.

Please have all official transcripts forwarded to the following address:

Office of Admission and Advising
College of Biblical Studies
7000 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77036

Official transcripts can also be submitted electronically to [email protected].

Military veterans can obtain transcripts from their particular branch of service through one of the following links:

• Army: http://aarts.army.mil
• Navy / Marine Corps: https://smart.navy.mil
• Air Force: http://www.au.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp
• Coast Guard: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp

Begin the process for financial aid. Apply here.

Submission of appropriate placement testing scores. An acceptable score from ONE of the following examinations will satisfy this requirement: ACT, SAT, TAAS/TAKS, THEA/TASP/TSI, ASSET, COMPASS or ACCUPLACER.

Exemptions to Entrance Testing

All applicants must be evaluated as to their reading and writing skills by completing entrance testing. This testing isscheduled through the Office of Admissions. All entering students must show proficiency in both reading and writing in order to gain admission to the college.

Applicants who meet one or more of the following conditions may be exempt from entrance testing:

1. Applicants with an earned associate or higher degree from an accredited college or university.

• Applicants seeking this exemption must provide an official transcript from all post-secondary schools previously attended including the transcript reflecting the degree.

2. Applicants with twelve or more transferable credit hours from an accredited college or university and who have successfully completed 6 credit hours of English Composition.

3. Students who have performed at or above the level set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on the American College Test (ACT), Wonderlic, CPT, Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) Exit-Level Exam, Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) or other measurements such as ASSET, COMPASS, ACCUPLACER, State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR). Applicants must submit official documentation of their test scores before exemption is granted. Acceptable scores are shown in the “Placement Tests” table.

4. Applicants who on or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or service as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.

5. Applicants who are serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States, the Texas National Guard, or as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States and has been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment.

6. Non-Degree Seeking Students are not subject to placement testing. It is not possible to achieve a degree at the College of Biblical Studies-Houston without proper documentation of qualifying exemptions.

 

Please feel free to review your application status by visiting MyApp.

Connect with CBS Enrollment & Student Services

 

Dr. Lisa Stewart

Associate Vice President of Enrollment & Student Services; Dean of Students

832-252-0758   [email protected]

  

Admissions and Recruitment - Suite 114

Staff Name	Position	Contact
Iris Davidson	Admissions Associate	832-252-0702 [email protected]
Dr. Doug Brooks	Sr. Admissions Counselor	832-252-0727 [email protected]
Joshua Cardoso	Admissions Counselor	832-252-0735 [email protected]
Kathy Perkins	Assistant Director of Admissions	832-252-4625 [email protected]

  

Alumni Services- Suite 114

Staff Name	Position	Contact
Prima McFalls	Volunteer Alumni Services Coordinator	832-252-0738 [email protected]

 

Career and Student Services - Suite 114

Staff Name	Position	Contact
Dr. Leonette Lewis	Coordinator of Student Services	832-252-0729 [email protected]

 

Dean of Students - Suite 114

Staff Name	Position	Contact
Dr. Lisa Stewart	AVP, Enrollment & Student Services and Dean of Students	832-252-0758 [email protected]

 

Education Marketing - Suite 114

Staff Name	Position	Contact
Lee Bouldin	Enrollment Marketing Manager	832-252-4635 [email protected]

 

Office of the Registrar; Advising; Financial Aid; and Student Accounts (Enrollment Services) - Suite 112

Staff Name	Position	Contact
Chris Fontaine	Registrar & Director of Enrollment Services and Education Marketing	832-252-0712 [email protected]
Natalie Menjivar	Records Analyst	832-252-0733 [email protected]
Esmeralda Barrera	Sr. Academic Advisor	832-252-4640 [email protected]
Debbie Harper	Academic Advisor	832-252-4632 [email protected]
ShaToi Newell	Sr. Financial Aid Advisor & VA Certifying Official	832-252-0710 [email protected]
Maggie Rodriguez	Asst. Director of Financial Aid & Student Account Representative	832-252-4623 [email protected]

V.A. Students

Qualified veterans and the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is a direct result of their military service may be eligible for VA educational benefits under one of the following programs while attending the CBS:

• Chapter 30: Montgomery G.I. Bill®- Active/ Duty Discharged
• Chapter 31: Vocational Rehabilitation
• Chapter 33: Post 9/11 G.I Bill®                        
• Chapter 35: Dependents Education Assistance

Chapter 30

1. Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at www.vets.gov/education and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
2. If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
3. Submit the following items to the Financial Aid Office:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities

Chapter 31

Disabled veterans desiring to further their education under the VA Vocational Rehabilitation program should contact the Veterans Administration Counseling and Training office at 713-383-1985. 

Chapter 33

1. Veterans who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-1990, Application for Educational Benefits, to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
2. If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
3. Submit the following items to the Student Financial Services office:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
• Official academic transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities

Chapter 35

1. Qualified dependents who wish to use their VA educational benefits for the first time should apply online at  http://www.gibill.va.gov and complete a Form 22-5490, Application for Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance, to receive a Certificate/Letter of Eligibility.
2. If educational benefits have previously been used, complete a Form 22-1995, Change of Program or Place of Training, online at http://www.gibill.va.gov to receive a Certificate of Eligibility.
3. Submit the following items to the Student Financial Services office:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Official Academic Transcript from previously attended colleges and/or universities

Additional Assistance

For additional assistance regarding VA educational benefits, please contact the Veterans Administration at 1-888-442-4551 or https://benefits.va.gov/gibill. You may also contact the Office of Financial Aid at 832-252-4602 or [email protected]

For additional assistance regarding disability services, please contact Disability Support Services at 832-252-0757 or [email protected]. The CBS Disability Services office is located in Suite 113; the operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Oikos (οἶκος) is the Greek word for house, or by metonymy the persons of a house. The purpose of this program is to meet the goal of providing financial assistance to CBS students, staff, faculty, and alumni who have suffered financial loss due to catastrophic events.

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We are excited to announce the launch of our Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) today. The goal of our QEP program is to equip students with a biblical worldview regarding the stewardship of their educational experience, time, finances, and the spiritual disciplines in order to prepare them not only for successful completion of a CBS degree, but also life after college.

The concept of Stewardship is broken down into three parts to meet the above-stated goal in our new (pilot) first year experience course, GNED1301:

• Spiritual Stewardship
• Intellectual (Academic) Stewardship
• Financial Stewardship

Through the course the student will be able 1) to adopt learning strategies that conform to how God designed the student as a learner; 2) to incorporate biblical truths in planning, prioritization and implementation for realizing educational goals; 3) to develop a spiritual service of worship in academic life, personal life, and local church ministries.

We believe the personal growth and communal ministry are an integral part of a student’s development at CBS. Thus, we prepared this course to reflect CBS’ commitment to improving student learning under the Quality Enhancement Plan of the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, by which CBS is accredited as an institution of higher education.

We want everyone to celebrate with us! Over the next several weeks you will see information regarding the QEP displayed on bulletin boards, in classrooms, the library, offices, and new student discipleship center. That’s not all! We will be distributing QEP T-shirts, pens, and bookmarkers to our faculty, staff and students beginning today and over the next few weeks. Here’s the schedule for distribution of t-shirts this week:

Tuesday, September 12th

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Wednesday, September 13th

• 11:30am -1:30pm - Faculty Meeting
• 2:00pm – 3:00pm - CBS Live

Thursday, September 14th

• 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• 5:00pm – 6:30pm

We will have a table setup in the atrium on Tuesday and Thursday. If you miss receiving a shirt during the above distribution times please feel free to stop by the student services offices and we will be happy to provide you with a shirt. Thanks in advance for sharing in this exciting celebration with us. Wear Your QEP T-shirt proudly!

Many blessings,
CBS QEP Committee

Due to the financial hardship I experienced as a result of the hurricane and flooding is there any financial assistance available for CBS students enrolled for the fall 2017 semester?

We are aware and are grieved that many of our students and their families have been dramatically impacted by Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent flooding. If you are one of these students, you can submit an application request to potentially increase your financial aid or apply for an emergency scholarship. Go to http://cbshouston.edu/harvey to obtain additional information and access the application. Students will be contacted as soon as possible after their application is received and reviewed.

 

Will the Deadline for Withdrawals Be Extended?

The deadline for withdrawal with a 100% refund for session 1 of the fall semester has been extended to Tuesday, September 12. 

The deadlines for 70% and 30% refunds have also been extended an additional week from the original respective deadlines. See the New Deadlines for Enrollment, Financial Aid, Etc. below.

We encourage any student considering withdrawal to contact [email protected]  prior to taking such action.  We are committed to working with students during this difficult time as they transition back to school.

 

What are the New Deadlines for Enrollment, Financial Aid, Etc.?

New Deadlines and Due Dates Are:

• Last Day to Drop for 100% refund: Tuesday, Sept. 12
• Last Day to Drop for 70% refund: Monday, Sept. 18
• Last Day to Drop for 30% refund: Monday, Sept. 25
• Last Day to Arrange a Payment Plan: Tuesday, Sept. 12
• Last Day to apply for Emergency funds: Wednesday, Sept. 27
• Last Day to apply for financial aid funds reinstatement or additional financial aid funds: Wednesday, Sept. 13 for fall session 1, classes resuming or starting September 5th 
• Last Day to apply for financial aid funds reinstatement or additional financial aid funds: Wednesday, October 5 for fall session 2, classes starting October 16th 
• Last Day to Drop with a W: Tuesday, Oct. 31 

 

If your financial aid is still being processed the financial aid staff will contact you with a decision or an update as soon as possible. If you need to complete your MyFA portal for the fall semester, it is not too late.  Please click here and log in using your Sonis Student ID and password or create a new account.

 

What if I need create a payment plan or need additional time to pay my tuition?

If you need additional time to pay your tuition, please send an email to [email protected].  We will respond to your email when the college reopens and will work with you to protect your classes from being dropped.

 

Will the Semester Be Extended?

The first online session was extended one week. All other classes are at the discretion of the faculty. Some can cover the material without adding make up days, others may wish to add time to each class session, while others may add week(s) to their classes. Professors have been instructed to provide maximum flexibility to students and to discuss how missed classes will be made up on the first day of class. If a student needs an extension on an assignment as a result of circumstances related to Hurricane Harvey, please email the professor and copy Dr. Joseph Parle the CBS Academic Dean at [email protected]. 

 

What Facilities Will Be Open This Weekend to CBS Students?

All CBS departments will resume operations when we reopen September 5, 2017

 

What Can Students Do if They Are Unable to Return for Scheduled Reopening?

We understand the considerable challenges some students may face in returning by Tuesday, Sept. 5, when classes resume.  CBS is committed to making every accommodation that is realistically possible to allow these students to return and continue their studies at a slightly later date.  Students who cannot return should contact their professor via email and copy Dr. Joe Parle, Vice President and Academic Dean at [email protected], so we can determine what arrangements can be made. Include your full name, student ID number and a good contact number.

 

What is the status of Online and Distance Education?

Online and distance education classes will resume when CBS reopens on September 5. Please contact your professor if you have any specific questions regarding your course.

 

What are the Road Conditions Near College of Biblical Studies-Houston?

Thankfully, the College did not flood and all roads near the campus are accessible. To check road conditions or potential routes to get to campus, TranStar Houston has a real-time website at https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers 

 

Other Questions

If you do not find the information you need in this FAQ, you can send an inquiry to [email protected]. 

 

Generous Donor Agrees to Match Donations up to $50K for CBS Harvey Relief Fund

 

Dear Friends of CBS:

In surveying our students, faculty and staff, we have discovered that while most are physically safe, many have suffered significant losses – homes or apartments flooded, books and computers lost, furnishings ruined…. At least half don’t have insurance to cover their losses.

Students are registered for classes, eager to grow in their knowledge of the Bible – but they are unsure how they will pay for classes, books, computers, etc., when facing economic devastation at home. We want to help students continue their dreams of completing their education, despite Harvey’s damage – but we need your help!

Below is the form you can complete to contribute to the CBS Harvey Relief Fund. This fund will benefit students who have financial need and have suffered significant storm losses. It will benefit faculty and staff who have been impacted by Harvey. And it will help our campus recover from the aftermath of Harvey as we try to meet the special needs for student support, counseling, etc., that have arisen because of the storm.

We are extremely grateful for your generosity and your heart for our students and for our faculty and staff who dedicate their lives to educating and mentoring our students. We are doubly blessed by our long-time, compassionate contributor David Weekley, chairman of David Weekley Homes, who has agreed to match donations up to $50,000 to assist those individuals with the greatest needs.

 Thank you for your support and your prayers!

 With sincere and heartfelt appreciation,

Dr. Bill Blocker,
President

 

 

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The College of Biblical Studies would like to provide financial support to our CBS family who have suffered losses due to Hurricane Harvey. This is not intended to replace insurance coverage or FEMA funds for which you may be eligible. Please click the button below to request funding. This is a one-time allocation and priority will be given to those with documented home or auto damage. We cannot guarantee that all requests for aid nor full amounts will be funded. However, we pray this will help lift some of the burdens as you recover.
 

 Harvey Relief Fund
 

 

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Post-Harvey Update on Classes, Operations at CBS-Houston

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, the College of Biblical Studies-Houston will resume operations, and online classes will begin. On-campus classes will not begin/resume until Thursday, Sept. 7. In the meantime, if you have storm related questions or concerns, contact us at: [email protected]

Please join us in continuing to pray for everyone impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

 

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Houston Area Traffic Conditions:

https://traffic.houstontranstar.org/layers/

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Resources Related to Hurricane Recovery

Anyone needing to register for flood assistance, seek transitional housing or volunteer related to the storm may go to www.disasterassistance.gov.

Download the FEMA mobile app (in English and Spanish) for shelter information, disaster resources, weather alerts and safety tips. Residents in areas affected by this storm should use social media sites like Facebook or Twitter to reconnect with loved ones.

For more information about Hurricane Harvey, including resources deployed and updated information, go to: www.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey

For City of Houston information about shelters and disaster follow up, go to http://www.houstonemergency.org/.

Fort Bend County’s Office of Emergency Management has updates here: http://fbcoem.org/.

More information and current alerts can be seen by following Facebook pages for a relevant city’s police department, city or county, or office of emergency management.

To learn more about what to do before, during and after severe weather, visit www.ready.gov and www.listo.gov.

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Students with questions about Financial Aid

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/about/announcements/hurricane

 

Students with questions about VA Benefits

https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/

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LIFE SAFETY:

• To find friends and family or to register yourself as safe, visit: https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/

• Anyone needing help (not a life-threatening emergency): 211

• To find a shelter, visit www.Redcross.org/shelter or call 800-RED-CROSS

• To report a missing child, contact the National Emergency Child Locator Center: 866-908-9570

• To talk to a professional who can help you cope with emotional distress from the storm, call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 800-985-5990, visit http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov, or text TalkWithUs to 66746.  

HARRIS COUNTY specific:

• Virtual Volunteer Office: readyharris.org
• http://www.readyharris.org/News-Information/Ready-Harris-News/Post/26641
• Coast Guard Rescue Houston Area:  281-464-4851, *4852, *4853, *4584, *4855

• Towed Cars (Houston): 713-308-8580; www.findmytowedcar.com 

You are cordially invited to the CBS family and campus!

 

Who: 

All students, especially new students

When: 

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 7:30pm 

Where:

Rooms 104-106 

R.S.V.P.

Email: [email protected]

 

Read below the invitation letter from Dr. Lisa Stewart, Dean of Students & Assoc. Professor:

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CBS Students,

You are invited to the 1st CBS Convocation this fall on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 7:30pm in rooms 104-106. President, Dr. Bill Blocker, will officially proclaim the opening of the academic year and welcome all students, especially new students, to the CBS family and campus. Attire for convocation is “Sunday dress/business professional”.

The word convocation derives from the Latin word convocare, which means “together” (con) and “call” (vocare).  Convocation is an opportunity to formally call together or summon and will allow us to open the year with a traditional college milestone and close the year with one as well–commencement. Therefore, we look forward to coming together with each of you at the start of our 2017-2018 academic year.

At many Bible colleges, Christian universities, and seminaries, convocation also has theological significance. We assemble to celebrate our God, who calls us and equips us for every good work to bring Him glory. During convocation, we collectively and individually acknowledge our dependence on our Heavenly Father, through Christ Jesus and the power the Holy Spirit. We also reaffirm our striving for personal holiness and focus on personal ministry to others. It is our prayer that you will join us as we celebrate this special time of our academic year.

I will also introduce our Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) which focuses on the theme of stewardship. Everyone who attends convocation will receive a free QEP gift. Students will also get the first opportunity to see the new Student Life and Discipleship Center. Refreshments will be served afterwards as we enjoy a time of fellowship. So we can plan accordingly please RSVP if you attend via email to [email protected].

We look forward to what God is going to do this fall as we start our new academic year, collectively worshiping and praising God in one accord.

Many blessings, 

Lisa Stewart, M.B.A., Ph.D.

Dean of Students & Assoc. Professor

College of Biblical Studies - Houston

7000 Regency Square Blvd.

Houston, TX 77036

832.252.0757 voice

832.252.0857 fax

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Summer 2019 CBS Alumni Homecoming Event: Reuniting alumni, family, and friends!

Join us in summer 2019, date to be announced soon, as we gather together for a fun time of worship, fun activities, traditions, and special events. If you are interested in serving on the alumni homecoming planning committee please contact Dr. Lisa Stewart at 832-252-0758 or via email at [email protected].

Watch for more information coming soon!

 

WE WANT TO STAY CONNECTED WITH YOU!

Though you may have left our classroom to take your training into the world, our desire is to continue serving you in any way we can.  Have you recently moved, changed jobs, got married, etc.? Help us keep track of your success by keeping your information updated. Please complete the form below, so we can stay in touch.

Want to visit us? Stop by Alumni Services - Suite 114 (Admissions & Student Services Suite). Contact us by email at [email protected] or call 832-252-4649 to speak with the Alumni Services Director or Volunteer Coordinator.

Alumni Contact Form

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Alumni Networking Events (Coming Soon)

Begin connecting with CBS graduates near you through our area network Facebook groups.

• Southwest Houston
• Southeast Houston
• Northwest Houston
• Northeast Houston

Spouse, children, and grandchildren of CBS Alumni can take advantage of courses offered at College of Biblical Studies. Some courses are offered with a special alumni discount.

Bible Study Methods Course (June 2017) 

Dual credit courses for junior and senior high school students

College of Biblical Studies offers dual credit courses for junior and seniors high school students. Click here for more information 

 Alumni Networking Events (Coming soon)

 Begin connecting with CBS graduates near you through our area network Facebook groups.

• Southwest Houston
• Southeast Houston
• Northwest Houston
• Northeast Houston

 Alumni Service Opportunities

• Join the CBS Alumni Association
• Alumni Volunteers are Needed

 Alumni Family Benefits

• Click here to check out the available educational benefits for your family

 Alumni News

• Alumnus Alfred F. Lloyd, class of 2008 currently a school board candidate for the Pearland Independent School District

• Alumnus Leonette Lewis, class of 2011, is graduating with her doctorate degree from Dallas Theological Seminary on May 12, 2018

 Graduation Gift Reminder

• Class of 2017-2018 if you did not pick up your graduation gift from us at the graduation dinner or commencement please contact the Alumni Association Office at 832-252-4626 to make arrangements to pick it up.

The purpose of the CBS Alumni Association shall be to further the interests of the College, its graduates, and former student by maintaining and strengthening the loyalty and involvement of the members of the Association for the College. The CBS Alumni Association Board of Directors meets several times per year to help direct and guide the work of the CBS Alumni Association.

New Picture of Alumni Board Coming Soon

We are currently accepting applications for new board members. If you are interested in serving please complete the Alumni Board Application and return to [email protected].

Welcome to The CBS Alumni Association Page

We value your continued interest and involvement in the life of CBS and invite you to visit this site often, taking advantage of the resources available to you as an alumnus. 

Upcoming Events - Stay up-to-date on the latest news and events happening within the CBS Alumni community.

Info Update - Have you recently moved, changed jobs, got married, etc.? Help us keep track of your success by keeping your information updated.

Alumnus Family Benefits - Discover CBS benefits available for family members of CBS Alumnus. 

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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Alumni Association is to Encourage, Engage, Equip and Empower CBS graduates. In conjunction with Student Life, the Alumni Association strives to connect the alumni and student body by cultivating and encouraging meaningful relationships.  The Alumni Association will serve to maintain these relationships and keep CBS alumni informed and engaged in the life of the College for further equipping.

In partnership with the Office of Advancement, Marketing, and Recruitment, the Alumni Association strives to actively chronicle the lives of the alumni and communicate their stories through various forms of media and speaking engagements to show the impact of God's transformation on their lives and in their ministries.  We also provide opportunities for alumni to express their gratitude to their alma mater through service and gifts to the college and referrals of prospective students. 

 

Vision Statement

Our servant leadership aim is to love well by reflecting Christ-like integrity and selflessness; beginning with the College of Biblical Studies and extending to our community and beyond.

 

 

Pay no tuition for up to TWO dual credit courses your first academic year!

(any CBS general education course qualifies, with the exception of GNED 1301)

Double the value of your high school credits!

College of Biblical Studies - Houston is pleased to offer selected college level classes to high school juniors and seniors. The dual credit program provides an opportunity for high school students to not only get a head start on college level course work but also provide you with a unique opportunity to gain a true college experience before graduating high school. All classes are taught by College of Biblical Studies professors.

Dual Credit Prices

• Application Fee: $40
• Tuition: $83 per credit hour

Dual Credit Enrollment Procedures 

The following steps must be completed each academic year:

1. Apply

• Complete the College of Biblical Studies dual credit application
• You will receive an email from the admissions office confirming recepit of your application
• Email your completed and signed application to [email protected]

2. High School Student Enrollment Form (required each semester)

• Dual Credit students must complete and submit the high school student enrollment form
• The form must be signed by the student’s parent/guardian and a high school official (i.e. high school counselor)

3. Official High School Transcript

• Dual Credit students should provide an official high school transcript to College of Biblical Studies

4. Required Immunization Form

• Students enrolling in the dual credit program will also need to complete the student immunization record form. (Click here for Bacterial Meningitis Vaccine Form)

Upon approval of your admission to the dual credit program you will receive an official acceptance email, which includes a reminder of the next steps.

5. Registration  (Spring 2019 Schedule by Course)  (Registration Form)

• After you have been officially accepted into the dual credit program, your Admissions Counselor will assist you with registration.
• Review the schedule linked above to select up to two courses (1000 or 2000 level courses only)
• Click on the registration form above, complete, and email to your Admissions Counselor.
• Your Admissions Counselor will provide instructions to activate your CBS student portal and other important items.

6. Tuition Payment

• You can make a payment in the campus store or online. If you have questions our student account representative will be able to assist you.

7. Books and Supplies

• Visit the CBS Dual Credit website for information and instructions to order your textbooks. Remember students are required to purchase their textbooks prior to the first day of class.

CBS Admissions is here to help:

[email protected]

713-77-BIBLE

We are "Home School Friendly"

Book Voucher Allowance

CBS will now offer book voucher allowances maximum of $500.00 beginning Fall 2017 to students who meet the following criteria:

• Student must be eligible for financial aid (Pell and Loans) and have a credit balance on their account of $500.00 or more. This will include all FSA funds (Example: Pell and/or Student loans)
• All financial aid documents must be completed and ready for disbursement 10 days prior to the first start of class 

If you are eligible for the financial aid, register early, and have funds remaining after tuition/fees are deducted, the CBS Office of Financial Aid will process a book voucher allowance for you. This book voucher authorization is not part of your financial aid. It is a short term loan from CBS as a courtesy to help defray expenses until financial aid funds can be processed and may not cover the total cost of your books. You will receive an email notifying you if you are eligible for a book voucher allowance. You can only use the book voucher in the CBS online book store and the total amount used will be deducted from your financial aid award before any excess refunds are made. If you wish to decline the book voucher allowance you must do so in writing. If you are eligible for Pell Grant or student loans and did not register in time for a book voucher allowance you must contact the Office of Financial Aid to see if you are eligible to have one processed.

1098-T Form

In January of each year per the IRS guidelines, CBS provides an IRS Form 1098-T to all students who had qualified tuition and other related educational expenses billed to them during the previous calendar year. The form will no longer be mailed because it can be retrieved by logging into the individual student’s account in myrecords.cbshouston.edu and by clicking on 1098-T at the top of their account page.

This form is informational only and should not be considered as tax opinion or advice. It serves to alert students that they may be eligible for federal income tax education credits. Receipt of Form 1098-T does not indicate eligibility for the tax credit. To determine the amount of qualified tuition and fees paid, and the amount of scholarships and grants received, a taxpayer should use their own financial records. CBS does not provide tax advice and individuals should consult a tax advisor as needed. 

Please note that all alumni, former students and/or inactive students may log into their myrecords as an "Alumni" to access the 1098-T form.

Retrieve your 1098-T by logging into MyRecords.

Delinquent Accounts Policy  

All students are responsible for the payment in full of all tuition and fees incurred. During enrollment periods students who have not met their financial obligations prior to the payment deadline will be administratively withdrawn from all registered courses and will remain responsible for any non-refundable fee charges the student incurred during the registration process. Any student owing a balance after any pre-agreed or published due date will be assessed a $50.00 late payment fee.

CBS reserves the right to withhold any grades, graded work assignments or projects, transcripts (unofficial & official), certificates, diplomas and participation in commencement ceremonies from students whose financial obligations have not been fully satisfied. Holds will be placed on a student's academic record and the student will be unable to register for additional courses until the balance is paid in full.

CBS reserves the right to submit any unpaid financial obligations of former and current students to a third party collection agency and to levy a collection fee. By registering for classes the student agrees to pay the reasonable costs and expenses of collection, including the collection agency fee and attorney fees in the event that CBS places any outstanding account, debt or claim with a collection agency. Non-payment of a delinquent account may also result in notification of the national credit bureaus.

Returned Checks

Students or organizations who submit two checks that are not honored by the bank (unless due to bank error) to CBS for tuition and fees, books or for any other obligation will forfeit their check-writing privileges. In the event that this occurs the student or organization must satisfy any current or future financial obligations by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card only. No future checks from the student or organization will be accepted.

In addition, a student who has tendered to CBS a check returned unpaid by the bank will be assessed a $30 returned check fee. If payment is not submitted by the due date indicated, a $50.00 late payment fee will also be assessed and the student will be placed on holds.

The College of Biblical Studies accepts payments in the following ways:

• Online by Web Check/ACH using the Nelnet e-Cashier site through myrecords.cbshouston.edu.
• Online by credit card/debit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa) using the Nelnet e-Cashier site through myrecords.cbshouston.edu.
• By mailing checks, cashier checks or money orders to:

The Business Office
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
7000 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

• In person by check, money order, or cash at the CBS Bookstore during normal business hours.

Payment Plans

CBS offers online payments for those who qualify. A selection of payment plan options can be made through Nelnet Business Solutions.

Through Nelnet’s e-Cashier you will be able to arrange for payments in full to be automatically deducted from your checking or savings accounts or charged to your MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express cards. Also for a $25 per term non-refundable fee, you will be able to arrange for monthly payments to be automatically deducted from your checking or savings accounts or charged to your credit cards.

This is not a loan program so interest and finance charges are not assessed. Monthly payments will be automatically drafted or deducted on the 5th of the month according to the payment plan agreement you choose. Register early to allow for a wider selection of payment plans.

For more information about our payment plan options and a schedule of the due dates, please read the payment plan information listed in the Financial and Aid Assistance Information section of the Academic Catalog.

2018-2019 Payment Plan Information (PDF)

 

Contact Information

832-252-4623 (Student Accounts)

[email protected]

7000 Regency Square Blvd.

Houston, TX 77036-3211

cbshouston.edu

Once you’re registered for classes you only need to pay your tuition and fees. Payments are due by certain dates to hold your place in your classes. You can also take advantage of our installment plan and stretch the total cost over multiple payments.

Fall 2017

Fall courses start in August. Payment Deadline is Thursday, August 17th by 7pm. The one-time extended payment deadline is September 12th by 7pm. After Tuesday September 12th, 2017 payments must be made on the day you register. Payment plans are available July 1 - September 12. For more information please visit: mycollegepaymentplan.com/cbs

A question we often hear is "How do I find out what I owe CBS?" Most of your financial account questions can be easily answered by accessing your billing statement via myrecords.cbshouston.edu. 

For other questions, please use the menu to the left to learn more about: 

• Payment Deadlines
• Methods of Payment
• Refunds
• Delinquent Accounts
• Tuition and Fees
• 1098-T Forms

Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services; Dean of Students; Professor

• B.S., LeTourneau University
• M.B.A., LeTourneau University
• Post Master Certificate, Capella University
• Ph.D., Capella University

Bio

Dr. Lisa Stewart, the wife of Patrick Stewart, Sr., serves as Associate Vice President of Enrollment and Student Affairs; Dean of Students, & Associate Professor at the College of Biblical Studies in Houston, Texas.

Although she started college after high school, she delayed her education to be a wife and mother. After her children were away at college, she returned and finished her education earning a Bachelor of Business Management in December 2005 from LeTourneau University. In May 2008 she earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a Human Resource Management Specialization. In September 2009 she completed her post graduate work earning a post master certificate in Enrollment Management. Dr. Stewart completed her work for a Ph.D. in Education in spring 2015 with a specialization in Leadership in Higher Education at Capella University. As part of the program, she earned a post master professional certification from Noel Levitz in Enrollment Management in January 2010.

Prior to working at CBS, Lisa worked at LeTourneau University, Central Christian Academy, and Ben Taub General Hospital. In addition to her administrative and teaching responsibilities, she is a pastor’s wife, author, and speaker.

Publications

“Bridging the Gap between Enrollment and Graduation: An Exploratory Study of Retention Practices Utilized to Manage Retention of Nontraditional Undergraduate Students attending Faith-based Institutions”. (Spring 2015) ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 2015 199 pages; 3682701.

"Best Practices in the Integration of Faith and Learning for Adult and Online Learners. (2010) C.T. Fleming and C.B. Tweedell (Editors).

“Helping Students Remember their Why” (pp.87-93) Indiana: Triangle Publishing.

“Becoming Faith and Fit - Learning Biblical Methods to Win our Daily Battles”. (1991) SMG Publishing, Houston, Texas.

Controller; Chief Financial Officer

• B.S., Lipscomb University
• M.S., Boston University

Andy Lively serves as the Controller and Chief Financial Officer of the College of Biblical Studies. Andy has oversight of budget control and reporting, financial reporting, treasury operations, internal audit, and risk management for the College.

Prior to coming to CBS, Andy served in operation and commercial finance leadership roles in the chemical and semiconductor industries for 11 years. He also served in the United States Marine Corps as an officer holding numerous leadership roles.

Andy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lipscomb University and a Master of Science degree from Boston University. He is a licensed CPA in the state of Texas.

Andy, his wife Kristin, and their six children reside in LaPorte, Texas and attend Watters Road Church of Christ, where he serves as a Deacon in charge of administration.

 

Senior Admissions Counselor, Instructor

• BS Biblical Counseling, College of Biblical Studies
• M Div. Biblical Studies, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
• D Min. Leadership, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

Bio

Dr. Douglas E. Brooks was born and raised in Woodbridge, VA, a suburb of Washington, D.C. He graduated from College of Biblical Studies with a Bachelors degree in Biblical Counseling. He obtained a Masters of Divinity/Biblical Studies degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He went on to complete his Doctor of Ministries in Leadership from Liberty. His focus of study was to develop a ubiquitous leadership training program for the local church. He also serves as Senior Pastor at Woodland Trails Baptist Church. Prior to his calling to vocational ministry, Doug served in business leadership, overseeing marketing and sales teams in a large corporation. Professor Brooks and his wife Diane have two sons, Avery and Jared. Avery is currently a CBS student. Doug has been at CBS since 2009 and primarily teaches in the Ministry Skills Department.

Publications

• An Organic Model of Leadership Development for the Rural, Traditional Church (ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2015)

Student Services Coordinator, Assistant Professor

 

• B.A., College of Biblical Studies
• M.A.C.E., Dallas Theological Seminary
• D.Ed. Min. Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary (Women in Ministry)

 

Bio

Dr. Leonette Y. Lewis is a native Houstonian. She graduated with honors from the College of Biblical Studies with a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Biblical Counseling. She attended and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary-Houston with a Masters in Christian Education and holds a Graduate Teacher Diploma from the Evangelical Training Association.  Dr. Lewis attained a Doctorate in Educational Ministry with a concentration of study in Women in Ministry at Dallas Theological Seminary-Dallas.

Dr. Lewis’ research focuses on women’s work in the Body of Christ, and the discovery and utilization of their spiritual gifts in the church. She is the founder of a non-profit ministry called Refresh Ministries which presents the Good News of Jesus Christ to women who desires to be refreshed. She is a teacher, and speaker for women conferences, retreats, seminars, and Bible studies.

She currently serves as a Prayer Minister in the prayer ministry at the local church and as the Student Services Coordinator and Assistant Professor in the Ministry Skills department at CBS.

Leonette has served in ministry with her husband, James, for 30 years. They have been blessed with four children and four grandchildren.

Contact Dr. Lewis by email: [email protected]

Publications

• The Wonders of God (Houston, TX: BL Writers, 2004)
• Expressions of the Heart (Houston, TX: BL Writers, 2004)
• A Family Fashioned by God (Houston, TX: BL Writers, 2005)

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE -- FOUR YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

For more information on Women's Ministry degree, see our dedicated page Women's Ministry 

Major: Women's Ministry

Program Coordinator: Venessa Ellen, Ph.D.

Purpose and Objectives: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Women’s Ministry is designed to equip women with a vast array of knowledge and skill in understanding and ministering to women according to a complementarian, biblical worldview. Students in the women’s ministry program will learn how to develop an effective women’s ministry, address various counseling issues as it relates to women, and properly evaluate administrative models that are necessary for women in church and parachurch organizations. Additionally, these students will be thoroughly equipped to function according to biblical principles in their various roles in life as a mother, daughter, wife, employee, employer, etc. Upon completion of the program, successful students will be able to:

1. Develop a biblical philosophy of womanhood.
2. Learn and apply biblical principles for leading, serving, and discipling women in a wide variety of circumstances.

Graduation Requirements:

1. Successful completion of all admissions requirements including completion of high school diploma orGED
2. Minimum of 30 total hours in major atCBS (36 total hours in major when enrolled in the minor Ministry of the Pastor’s Wife)
3. Minimum of 120 hours tograduate
4. Satisfactory completion of all requirements on Official DegreePlan
5. Satisfactory completion of 2 units in Christian Service LearningProgram and 2 Spiritual Formation units
6. Cumulative 2.0 grade pointaverage
7. Academic advising sessions including pre and posttesting/measurements
8. Intent to Graduate Form filed by submitteddeadline
9. Graduation/Diplomafee
10. No unresolved disciplinary matter, including but not limited to, student code of conduct violations, library, or financialobligation
11. Completion of exit counseling for students with Stafford or PLUSloans
12. Approval by CBSfaculty
13. See Graduation Requirements for additional requirement(s) for all academicprograms

MAJOR: WOMEN’S MINISTRY 

GENERAL STUDIES	HRS	ADDITIONAL COURSES	HRS
ENGLISH 9 hours		BIBLE 21 hours
ENGL 1301 English Composition 1	3	BIBL 1311 Pentateuch	3
ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	3	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature	3
ENGL 2312 Research and Writing	3	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature	2
College Preparedness 3 hours		BIBL 1414 Prophets	4
GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	3	BIBL 1321 Gospels	3
SOCIAL SCIENCES 3 hours		BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles	3
HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1OR HIST 2322 Western Civilization 2	3	BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation	3
		THEOLOGY 15 hours
NATURAL SCIENCE/COMPUTER 6 hours		THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method	3
BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology1	3	THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit	3
COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing	3	THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation	3
FINE ARTS/HUMANITIES 9 hours		THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy	3
ENGL 1311 Fundamentals of Speech2	3	THEO 3341 Apologetics	3
PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy	3	MINISTRY SKILLS 6 hours
PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics	3	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods	3
CHRISTIAN SERVICE 2 units		MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life	3
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 1	1u	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES 12 hours
MCSP 2011 Christian Service, 2	1u	General Education Electives	12
SPIRITUAL FORMATION 2 units		FREE ELECTIVES 6 hours
MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation, 1	1u	Free Electives	6
MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation, 2	1u

 

MAJOR COURSES 30 hours	HRS
WMIN 3302 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry3	3
MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling	3
WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation3	3
MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family	3
WMIN 4303 Hospitality and Home Governance3	3
WMIN 4301 The Role of Women in Church Administration3	3
WMIN 4302 Women Counseling Women3	3
WMIN 4331 Women’s Ministry Development and Design3	3
6 hours of the following women’s ministry elective courses:   WMIN 3311 Feminist Theory3 WMIN 3312 Women in the Bible3 WMIN 4311 Special Issues in Ministering to Women3 WMIN 4312 Stages of Women's Development3 WMIN 4321 Women Shepherding Women3 WMIN 4322 Developing Leadership Teams for Women3 WMIN 4323 Survey of the Ministry of the Pastor's Wife3 WMIN 4324 Spiritual Health of the Pastor's Wife3	6

Suggested Sequence 

Year	Fall	Spring	Summer
1	MSMN 1301 Bible Study Methods ENGL 1301 English Composition 1 COSC 1317 Introduction to Computing GNED 1301 Steward Your College Experience	WMIN 3312 The Role of Women in Life and Ministry BIBL 1311 Pentateuch THEO 1311 Introduction to Theological Method ENGL 1302 English Composition 2	BIBL 1312 Historical Literature THEO 1312 God, Christ, and Holy Spirit ENGL 2312 Research and Writing MSSF 3011 Spiritual Formation
2	BIBL 1213 Wisdom Literature THEO 1313 Man, Sin, and Salvation MSBC 3313 Introduction to Biblical Framework Counseling BIBL 1414 Prophets	WMIN 4303 Hospitality and Home Governance MSMN 2302 Foundations of Spiritual Life THEO 1314 Angels, Church, and Prophecy General Education Elective	WMIN 3301 Women’s Spiritual Formation BIBL 1321 Gospels HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
3	WMIN 4302 Women Counseling Women BIBL 1322 Acts and Pauline Epistles PHIL 2304 Introduction to Philosophy General Education Elective	MSBC 3315 Marriage and Family BIBL 1323 General Epistles and Revelation PHIL 3305 Christian Ethics General Education Elective	WMIN 4312 Stages of Women’s Development BIOL 2301 Anatomy and Physiology HIST 2321 Western Civilization 1 or 2 MCSP 2011 Christian Service Learning Program
4	WMIN 4301 The Role of Women in Church Administration Women’s Ministry Elective General Education Elective Free Elective	WMIN 4331 Women Shepherding Women Women’s Ministry Elective MSSF 3012 Spiritual Formation Free Elective