Triune Biblical University

TBU Catalog of
External Degree Programs

Table of Contents

General Information

TBU History

Statement of Faith

Admission

Academic Distinction

Fi
el
ds

of
Ac
ad
e
mi
c
St
ud
y

College Programs

Degree Programs

Graduate Programs

Doctoral Program

Post Graduate Work

Course Descriptions

Adjunct Faculty

Ad
mi
nis
tra
tiv
e
Sta
ff
&
Bo
ard
of
Dir
ect
ors

General Information

Triune Biblical University

1209
S.
3rd
Ave.
Kels
o,
WA
9862
6
Phon
e:
(360)
577-0
586
Fax
(360)
578-2
528
E-Ma
il:
TBU

This catalog contains current information
regarding TBU admissions, diploma and
degree programs, fees, policies and
procedures. The policy of TBU is to give
advanced notice of change, whenever
possible, to permit adjustment. However, TBU
reserves the right to modify, revoke or add
policies, procedures and programs at any time.
If a student drops out of TBU or becomes
inactive and later returns, he/she is under the
jurisdiction of the policies and procedures of
the catalog in effect at the time of his/her return.

Publ
ishe
d
by:
Triu
ne
Bibli
cal
Univ
ersit
y
(Jan
uary
1,
200
6)

The Washington
State Higher
Education
Coordinating
Board has
determined that
the Triune
Biblical
University
qualifies for
religious exempt
status from the
Degree
Authorization
Act for the
following
programs:

Associate of Biblical Studies (A.B.S.); Associate of Christian Counseling (A.C.C.); Associate of
Christian Education (A.C.Ed.); Associate of Ministry (A.M.); Associate of Theology (A.Th.)
Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.); Bachelor of Christian Counseling (B.C.C.); Bachelor of
Christian Education (B.C.Ed.); Bachelor of Ministry (B.M.); Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.); Master
of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.); Master of Christian Counseling (M.C.C.); Master of Christian
Education (M.C.Ed.); Master of Divinity (M.Div.); Master of Messianic Studies (M.M.S.); Master of
Ministry (M.M.); Master of Theology (M.Th); Doctor of Biblical Studies (D.B.S.); Doctor of
Christian Counseling (D.C.C.); Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.Ed.); Doctor of Ministry (D.
Min.); Doctor of Theology (Th.D.).

Any person desiring information about the requirements of the Act or the applicability of those
requirements to the institution may contact the Board at P.O. Box 43430, Olympia, WA
98504-3450.

This Catalog is certified to be true and correct in content and policy as of the date of publication.

Admission

Admission Procedure

Submit application. The Applicant is requires to complete the application form and submit it,
along with any additional "Life Experience", (resume), information and any Ministry Experience
that may be applicable.

Submit resume. Submit a formal, complete and professional resume’ describing all career
experiences and positions held. Include any formal or informal training that was related to your
employment. (Important for Life Experience Credit)

Submit Transfer Credits. If you expect to transfer credits from other institutions of higher
education request a complete, official, sealed transcript from each institution to be sent to:

Triune Biblical University
1209 S. 3rd Ave.
Kelso, WA. 98626
E-Mail TBU

Upon receipt of the above information, the Admissions office will make an Evaluation of your
application and notify you in writing of your standing. This Evaluation will indicate credits
allowed by "Life Experience", "Ministry Experience" and by transfer. You will be provided with a
"Proposed Course of Study" and a Financial Agreement Form. You are not officially enrolled
until you indicate acceptance and return the agreement along with the Enrolment Fee and first
tuition payment.

Admission Requirements

For admission to a degree program, applicants will be required to meet the following:

Undergraduate Programs - A copy of the High School Diploma or the GED.

Graduate Programs - A copy of the Bachelor Degree certificate and a certified copy of the
applicants transcript(s).

Post Graduate Programs - Copies of previous Degree, Certificates and certified copies of the
transcripts.

Expenses and Fees

Books, Postage and Refund Policy:

Books - Each student is responsible for purchasing his/her books. At times TBU will make
available new or used textbooks.

Postage - Students who are enrolled in the external program must send a self-addressed
envelope with the proper postage if they want graded papers to be returned.

Refund Policy - When a program is dropped or withdrawn with permission, the following refund
policy will apply:

No refund will be made of the application or registration fees.

Up to 10 days from enrollment 80% refund.

10 to 30 days from enrollment 50% refund.

After 30 days from enrollment 0%.

List of Fees

Application Evaluation

$50.00

Undergraduate Tuition Per Semester Hour

Graduate Tuition Per Semester Hour

$60.00

Doctoral Tuition Per Semester Hour

$75.00

Graduate Fee For Any Level Degree

$150.00

Transcript Fee, (each official copy)

$10.00

Scholarshi
ps, Grants
and
Student
Discounts
are
available
to
Ministers,
Christian
Teachers,
Christian
Counselor
s and
other
qualifying
students.

Academic Policies

Advanced Placement - Triune’s advanced placement policy takes
into account the following:

Credits
earned
at other
schools.

Life Experience Resume’
evaluation for credits.

Examination and Course
Challenges for credits.

Grading

Superior Quality 92 - 100 = A
4 grade points

Above Average
84 - 91 = B 3
grade points

Below Average 76 - 83
= C 2 grade points

Inf
eri
or
Qu
alit
y


68
-
75

=
D

1
gr
ad
e
po
int
s

Unacceptable
0 - 67 = F
0 grade points

The Academic Policies
Committee proposes to add
the section regarding the
requirements to graduate with
Summa Cum Laude, Magna
Cum Laude, and Cum Laude
distinctions. Currently, 60
total TBU units are needed to
qualify for these honors with
45 of these units graded.

Graduation with Academic Distinction

There are three categories awarded for superior scholarship in work leading to the bachelor's or higher Degree Programs. This
honor, based upon graduation grade-point average, will be awarded upon graduation, will become part of the official record and
will appear on the transcript and diploma of the recipient.

Summa Cum Laude is awarded to candidates whose grade-point
average is 3.900 or higher.

Magna Cum Laude is awarded to candidates whose
grade-point average is 3.700-3.899.

Cum Laude is awarded to candidates
whose grade-point average is
3.5000-3.699.

To be eligible for
distinction at
graduation,
bachelor's degree
candidates must
have completed at
least 45 graded units
with letter grades that
carry the required
grade-point average.
Also, in computing
the above
grade-point
averages, only
course assignment
work will be
considered.

Academic
Probation

A student may
be placed on
academic
probation for
one full
semester if one
of the following
occurs:

Fail
ure
to
tur
n
in
co
urs
e
wo
rk
for
on
e
full
se
me
ste
r.

Failure to
pay tuition
payments
for one full
semester.

If
gra
de
poi
nt
ave
rag
e
for
a
sem
este
r
dro
ps
bel
ow
2.0

After a student has been
on academic probation
for one full semester,
he/she will be given an
inactive status. The
student must re-apply to
TBU by submitting a new
application and pay the
charges pending.

Christian
Standards

TBU expects
all members
of it’s
community to
live with
wholesome
Christian
character and
standards.
Flagrant
disregard for
such
standards is
proper
concern of
both students
and faculty.

Fields Of Academic Study

Triune Biblical
Offers the full
range of Christian
Academic
Studies. Each
field of study is
tailored to the
individual's
Academic needs
and is fully
supported by the
Counseling and
Training Staff of
TBU. Many of
your questions
are just an e-mail
away.

TBU's Fiel
ds of
Study
include:

The Field of Biblical
Study
The Field of
Christian Counseling
The
Field of Christian
Education
The Field of
Christian Ministry
The
Field of Theology

In each
of these
Fields,
TBU
offers:

The Associates
Degree
The
Bachelors
Degree
The
Masters Degree
The Doctorate
Degree

Other Available
Programs

The
Master of
Divinity
Program
The
Christian
Worship
Program

Academic Credit Requirements

Associates Degree Requires
60 Credit Hours

Bachelor Degree Requires 120
Credit Hours

Masters Degree requires that the student must have completed thirty-two (32) credits in a
specific field of study and then write the Masters Thesis, eighteen (18) credits for a total of fifty
(50) credit hours. One exception is the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) which requires (50) credits plus
the Masters Thesis for a total of sixty-eight (68) credit hours. The student must have achieved an
overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on all courses attempted.

College Programs

Associate Of
Biblical Studies

Associate Of
Christian Counseling

B-
10
0-4

Ol
d
Te
sta
me
nt
Su
rv
ey
I
B-
10
1-4

Ol
d
Te
sta
me
nt
Su
rv
ey
II
B-
11
0-4

Ne
w
Te
sta
me
nt
Su
rv
ey
I
B-
11
1-4

Ne
w
Te
sta
me
nt
Su
rv
ey
II
B-
12
0-4

Bi
bli
cal

He
rm
en
eu
tic
s
B-
33
0-4
Jo
hn
T-
10
2-4

Th
eol
og
ica
l
An
thr
op
ol
og
y
B-
13
0-4

Th
e
Ac
ts
of
th
e
Ap
os
tle
s

Plus - 32
Credit hours
of Electives

CC-102-4 The Basics
For Christian
Counseling
CC-110-4 Christian
Counseling Vs.
Secular Counseling I
CC-111-4 Christian
Counseling Vs.
Secular Counseling II
M-120-2 Domestic
Violence
CC-200-2 David: A
Client
CC-230-4 Pastoral
Counseling I
CC-231-4 Pastoral
Counseling II

Plus - 32 Credit
hours of Electives

Associate Of
Christian Education

Associate Of
Ministry

B-100-4 Old Testament Survey I
B-101-4 Old Testament Survey II
B-110-4 New Testament Survey I
B-111-4 New Testament Survey II
B-120-4 Biblical Hermeneutics
B-200-4 The Pentateuch
CE-100-4 Intro. To Christ.
Education I
CE-101-4 Intro. To Christ.
Education II

Plus - 32 Credit hours of
Electives

B-100-4 Old Testament Survey I
B-101-4 Old Testament Survey II
B-110-4 New Testament Survey I
B-111-4 New Testament Survey II
B-120-4 Biblical Hermeneutics
M-100-4 Evangelism
M-120-4 Domestic Violence
M-350-4 Methods of Ministry

Plus - 32 Credit
hours of Electives

Associate Of
Theology

B-100-4 Old Testament Survey I
B-101-4 Old Testament Survey II
B-110-4 New Testament Survey I
B-111-4 New Testament Survey II
B-120-4 Biblical Hermeneutics
A-220-4 Apologetics
A-230-4 Creationism
M-430-4 Christian Ethics

Plus - 32 Credit
hours of Electives

Degree Programs

Associate degree requirements plus those listed below for a particular Degree field.

Bachelor of
Biblical Studies

Bachelor of
Christian Counseling

B-340-4 A Study Of John
B-375-4 Ephesians Project
T-340-4 Ecclesiology
B-430-4 Wisdom Literature
T-460-4 Bibliology
M-540-4 Church History
A-590-4 Biblical Philosophy
T-610-4 Biblical Prophecy