51049 Calcutta-Smith Ferry Road
P. O. Box 2032, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920-9504
330-382-1151

Catalogue 2007

Table of Contents

1. Facilities and Equipment
2. Statement of Faith
3. Statement of Purpose
4. Accreditation
5. Living Accommodations
6. Church Attendance
7. Placement
8. Academic Policies
9. English Proficiency Exam
10. Discipline
11. Financial Information
12. Grading System
13. Academic Restrictions
14. Admission Procedure
15. Transfer Students
16. Class Attendance
17. Schedule Changes
18. Student Classification
19. Student Responsibility
20. Honors Earned
21. Diplomas Offered
22. Certification of Church Leadership
23. Certificate of Biblical Studies
24. Bachelor of Arts for Christian Ministry
25. Graduation
26. Classes Offered at NEOBC

Facilities and Equipment

The campus of NEOBC is located at 51049 Calcutta-Smith Ferry Road, East Liverpool, Ohio. Nestled in the Ohio River valley where Ohio. Pennsylvania, and West Virginia meet, our beautiful campus combines the serenity of a country setting with the convenience of shopping and employment opportunities only three minutes away.

Statement of Faith

We hold the belief that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. We believe in the infallibility, inspiration and authority of the Bible and are committed to the principles of the Restoration Movement.

Statement of Purpose

Northeast Ohio Bible College (NEOBC) exists to train pulpit ministers, youth ministers, worship ministers, Christian education directors and Christian counselors to the highest level of scholarship and practical ministry; and secondly, to support our churches by training church leaders.

Accreditation

Northeast Ohio Bible College is not accredited by any Association, It is the students responsibility to check with any college they may wish to transfer credits to as to that schools credit transfer policy.

Living Accommodations

The college will assist in housing for students. Students needing housing should contact the college soon after enrollment.

Church Attendance

The college requires that all students, whether full-time or part-time, attend church services regularly in a local congregation and be as involved in church activities as possible.

Placement

Northeast Ohio Bible College does not offer specific placement services, however, the college will assist ministers and other workers to find positions by sharing information of openings of which we become aware.

Placement

Northeast Ohio Bible College does not offer specific placement services, however, the college will assist ministers and other workers to find positions by sharing information of openings of which we become aware.

Discipline

Individuals accepted as students of NEOBC have indicated their commitment to Christ and service in the church. Continued failure to conduct oneself in harmony with the purpose and ideals of Christianity and the school would lead to dismissal from the college. Any of the following would constitute reasons for dismissal.

1. Persistent disregard for the rules and regulations of the college.
2. Continued refusal to submit to authority.
3. Conviction of a felony.
4. Use or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, obscene materials, or participation in any act that the school considers immoral.
5. Attitudes or behavior that disrupts the harmony, morale or operation of the college.
6. Involvement in civil disobedience or inciting to riot on or off the campus.

Financial Information

1. A nonrefundable $30.00 registration fee is charged to all students.
2. The Tuition fee is $30.00 per credit hour.
3. Tuition is $10.00 for audit hour.
4. All books and supplies are additional. Each student is responsible for attaining his own textbooks. Each student must have any past balance paid in full before he can start a new semester

Academic Policies

1. All class work is to be completed as assigned.
2. The professor will determine a student's grade in class.

English Proficiency Exam

ALL entering students will take an English proficiency exam at the beginning of their first semester at NEOBC. Those students scoring less than 75% will be required to retake English 101. Proficiency in English grammar is ann absolutely essential prerequisite to success in, Koine Greek required to complete a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Failure to demonstrate English Proficiency will limit the degree with which you will graduate.

Academic Restriction

A student who is academically deficient following any semester will have his course load reduced the next semester according to the following schedule until grades improve indicating ability to manage a greater load.

Admission Procedure

The prospective student must submit the following information to be considered for admission:

1. Registration with $30.00
2. High school or college transcripts or other evidence of academic ability
3. A two page essay on the reason you desire to be admitted
4. A signed copy of the student conduct policy

Transfer Students

NEOBC will accept any credits from our sister colleges with acceptable GPA. Credits from other schools and colleges will be accepted on an individual basis.

Class Attendance

It is assumed that students will not be absent from classes unless it is absolutely unavoidable. One absence will be allowed for each credit hour of the class. Ten points will be taken off the final grade for each unexcused absence.

Schedule Changes

Any course change, or addition, must be made within the first two weeks. A course may be dropped up to eight weeks with a withdraw passing (WP) given, if existing work merits. If work is unsatisfactory a Withdraw Failing (WF) will be given.

Student Classification

A student must be carrying at least twelve credit hours per semester to be considered a full-time student. All others will be classified as part-time.

1. 0-36 hours completed are Freshmen
2. 37-72 hours completed are Sophomores
3. 73-109 hours completed are Juniors
4. 110-144 hours completed are Seniors

Student Responsibility

Each student will purchase his own text book from a source of his own choice.l Each class must have 2 credit students enrolled or class will not be conducted; 6 audit students will equal 2 credit students.

Honors Earned

Summa Cum Laude: Students who have earned a 4.00 cumulative quality point average will be graduated "with highest honors".

Magna Cum Laude: Students who have earned a 3.75 cumulative quality point average will be graduated "with high honors".

Cum Laude: Students who have earned a 3.50 cumulative quality point average will be graduated "with honors".

Diplomas Offered

Certificate Of Church Leadership- 15 hours: Consisting of OT Bible, NT Bible, Basic Bible Doctrine I and II, and Church Leadership I

Certificate of Biblical Studies - 68 hours of core subjects as indicated on page; as year one and two of the Bachelor of Arts requirements.

Bachelor of Arts Diploma - Christian Ministry 136 hours consisting of 120 required credit hours as follows: New Testament 34, Practical Ministries 15, Christian Doctrine 15, Bible History 12, Old Testament 16, Psychology 6, English 6, Koine Greek 6, Christian Education 6, Practical Internship 4. An additional 16 credit hours of elective subjects

Graduation

Students demonstrating the following will be qualified for graduation: Satisfactory academic achievement, Unfailing Christian attitude, and belief in the principles of the Restoration Movement.

Classes Offered at NEOBC

Old Testament

ENGLISH

NEW TESTAMENT

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

CHISTIAN DOCTRINE

PRACTICAL MINISTRY

PSYCHOLOGY

HISTORY

MISSIOLOGY

LANGUAGES