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| ACADEMICS |
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African Bible College is a four-year college of Liberal Arts and is fully a recognized
by the Government of Malawi as a degree awarding institution.
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| DEGREES |
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Requirements for Bachelor of Arts Degree:
African Bible College offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Biblical Studies and minors in Radio Communication and Christian
Education. In addition to earning a minimum of 124 semester hours
credit and to maintaining an overall "C" (2.0) average,
a candidate for a degree from African Bible College must complete
basic course requirements, meet all departmental requirements for
a major and a minor.
In order to qualify for graduation, all of the above requirements must be met
as well as the following conditions:
Christian Character - Both the attitude and the actions of the student
must demonstrate a godly character, the quality of which our college
can recommend
Christian Service - The performance of the entire Christian Service
requirement must be completed in a satisfactory manner.
English - Each student must exhibit a satisfactory knowledge of
the English language.
Finances - All financial obligations to the college must be met.
Until this is accomplished, the student will not receive a diploma,
or will the transcript of grades be released.
Graduation with Honors:
A student will be graduated cum laude who has been
enrolled at African Bible College for at least two years and who
at the time of graduation has a quality point index of not less
than 3.40 on the entire college course; a student will be graduated
magna cum laude who has been enrolled for at least three years and
who at the time of graduation has not less than 3.80 on his entire
college course; a student will be graduated summa cum laude who
has been enrolled at African Bible College for at least three years
and who at the time of graduation has not less than 4.00 on his
college record.
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| CORE CIRRICULUM |
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| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
| The Book of Genesis |
3 |
The Book of John |
2 |
| The Book of Acts |
2 |
The Book of Exodus |
3 |
| English I |
3 |
Business Ethics |
2 |
| Christian Ethics |
2 |
English II |
3 |
| World History I |
3 |
World History II |
3 |
| Typing IA |
1 |
Typing IB |
1 |
| Physical Education |
1 |
Physical Education |
1 |
| Fundamental Math |
2 |
Personal Evangelism |
2 |
| Total Semester Hours |
17 |
Total Semester Hours |
17 |
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
| Joshua/Judges |
3 |
I & II Corinthians |
3 |
| Speech Communication I |
2 |
Hermeneutics II |
2 |
| Hermeneutics I |
2 |
Speech Communication II |
2 |
| Church History I |
3 |
Leadership Training |
2 |
| Scripture Memory |
2 |
African Church History |
3 |
| Physical Education |
1 |
Physical Education |
1 |
| Typing IIA |
2 |
Typing IIB |
2 |
| Elective |
2 |
Elective |
2 |
| Total Semester Hours |
17 |
Total Semester Hours |
17 |
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
| Romans |
3 |
Social Science |
2 |
| Systematic Theology I |
2 |
Systematic Theology II |
3 |
| Educational Psychology I |
2 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
| Literature |
3 |
Creative Writing |
3 |
| Physical Education |
1 |
Physical Education |
1 |
| Sermon Preparation |
2 |
Sermon Preparation |
2 |
| Elective |
2 |
Elective |
2 |
| Elective |
2 |
Elective |
2 |
| Total Semester Hours |
17 |
Total Semester Hours |
17 |
| First Semester |
Hours |
Second Semester |
Hours |
| Hist./Phil Chr. Ed |
2 |
Revelation and Daniel |
3 |
| Homiletics I |
3 |
Homiletics |
3 |
| Missions |
3 |
African Cult. Anthro |
3 |
| Counseling |
2 |
Open Air Evangelism |
2 |
| Elective |
2 |
Elective |
2 |
| Elective |
3 |
Elective |
2 |
| Total Semester Hours |
15 |
Total Semester Hours |
15 |
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| GRADING SYSTEM |
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| Although grades are not regarded as an end in themselves, they usually
reflect not only a student's knowledge of a subject, but also his
diligence in study. African Bible College uses the 4.0 grade system
based on the following percentages. |
| GRADE |
RANGE |
GRADE POINTS PER SEMESTER HOUR |
| A |
96 - 100 |
4.0 |
| A- |
93 - 95 |
3.7 |
| B+ |
90 - 92 |
3.3 |
| B |
87 - 89 |
3.0 |
| B- |
84 - 86 |
2.7 |
| C+ |
81 - 83 |
2.3 |
| C |
78 - 80 |
2.0 |
| C- |
75 - 77 |
1.7 |
| D+ |
73 - 74 |
1.3 |
| D |
71 - 72 |
1.0 |
| D- |
66 - 70 |
0.7 |
| F |
Below 66 |
0.0 |
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| SCHOOL CALENDAR |
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HOLIDAY/SCHOOL SCHEDULE
CALENDAR 2001/2002 ACADEMIC YEAR
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| September 3 |
Students Arrive |
| September 4 |
Registration |
| September 5 |
Classes Commence |
| October 8 |
Holiday (Mother's Day) |
| October 22-26 |
Mid - Term Examinations |
| December 17- 20 |
Finals |
| December 21-Feb.3 |
Christmas Break |
| February 4 |
Student Return |
| February 5 |
Registration |
| February 6 |
Classes Commerce |
| March 4 |
Public Holiday |
| March 25 - 28 |
Mid - Term Examinations |
| March 29 - April 7 |
Easter Break |
| April 8 |
Students Return |
| April 9 |
Classes Begin |
| May 1 |
Public Holiday |
| May 1 |
Baccalaureate |
| June 8 |
Graduation |
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