Available Courses
OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY
BIB 101-MC
An overview of the Old Testament, highlighting its organization, overall themes, historical context, and major events, as well as key words, names, and places mentioned in each book.
NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
BIB 152-MC
An overview of the New Testament, highlighting its organization, overall themes, historical context, and major events, as well as key words, names and places mentioned in each book.
UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE
BIB 190-MC
This course introduces the tools and methods for Bible research, teaching students to draw from Scripture in order to minister to others. The student will gain specific principles, methodical guidelines, and skills training for study and interpretation of the Bible.
SURVEY OF CHRISTIAN BELIEFS
THS 101-MC
This course introduces students to the basic concept of worldviews and the importance of understanding a Christian worldview. The basic Christian beliefs that form the basis of a Christian view of the world are then surveyed according to standard theological categories.
LIFE LAUNCH I
PTH 107-MC
As members of the Church, students learn to see themselves as an integral part of God’s reconciling work within creation (II Cor 5.17-22). This course combines academic study with outside-the-classroom opportunities for faith engagement in missional, social justice, and ecological contexts.
LIFE AND MINISTRY IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
PTH 114-MC
A doctrinal study and practical application of the person and work of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) designed to lay a theological base and to challenge the student to walk and minister in the dynamic of the Spirit-filled life
INVOICING AND PAYMENTS
Once you have registered and begun your courses you will receive an invoice from the finance team at Pacific Life Bible College.
MICRO CAMPUS POLICIES
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM
Policy
As character development is a major part of the PLBC mission, and in order to prepare students to be effective disciples and ministers, plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty are not tolerated. All work submitted as part of any class exercise should be the actual work of the student claiming credit for the assignment.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as “the act of taking the words, ideas, or research of another person and putting them forward without citation as if they were your own” (Rampolla, Mary Lynn. A Pocket Guide to Writing in History, 5th Ed. [Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martins, 2007], 88).
(i) Some activities that constitute plagiarism are the following: y Failure to cite the source of a quote or idea.
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Submitting the work of another person.
(ii) Some activities that are NOT plagiarism are the following:
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Stating a fact that is common knowledge.
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Having someone proofread an assignment that a student has written for the purpose of detecting errors so that the student can make those corrections.
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Discussing the material with others before writing an assignment (unless forbidden by the instructor).
Other Forms of Academic Dishonesty
Other forms of academic dishonesty include cheating on exams and quizzes, unauthorized work sharing, tampering with resources, and any misrepresentation or falsification of academic work done by the student. The willful aiding of another student in any of these forms of dishonesty is also not tolerated.
(i) Some activities that constitute academic dishonesty are the following:
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Copying the work of another student.
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Using notes or other aids during an exam without permission. y Falsifying data, research, and/or references.
(ii) Some activities that are acceptable are as follows:
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Collaboration in the research process with other students, where allowed by the instructor (the writing of the assignment must be the work of each individual student).
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Group projects where assigned by the instructor (the writing of the assignment must be the work of each individual student unless clearly communicated otherwise by the instructor).
Character
Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism are not only against PLBC policy, but are sins against God and damaging to the character and ministry of the student who commits them. All forms of academic dishonesty are both theft and fraud, stealing the work of others and claiming it to be one’s own. However, students primarily rob themselves both of the learning that would have taken place and the integrity that was sacrificed.
Procedures
Plagiarism and academic dishonesty will result in the following actions being taken:
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When a professor encounters academic dishonesty they should investigate. If they conclude that the incident is genuine, they must file an Academic Dishonesty Report with the Vice President for Academics, who in concert with the professor will decide on a sanction.
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If a first offense is determined to be inadvertent, the student will usually be strongly warned and clearly instructed on why the behaviour is unacceptable and how to complete the work without making the same mistake.
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If a first offense is determined to be willful, the student will normally be given a zero for the exam or assignment.
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If a second offense occurs, the student will normally receive a zero for the course.
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If a third offense occurs, the student will normally be suspended for one academic year.
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The sanctions outlined above are normative, but not prescriptive. The Vice President of Academics has
the discretion to be more or less harsh depending on the infraction and the attitude of the student.
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Whenever a sanction is imposed, the student will be informed in writing, a note will be made on their
file, and the student will be allowed the right of appeal according to the Student Grievance Policy.
ADDING & DROPPING COURSES
Policy
A student may add or drop a class before the add/drop deadline without academic ramifications except absences for any classes missed before adding a class.
All course changes (including adding and dropping) must be approved by the student’s Program Director.
A class dropped before the add/drop date will not appear on the student’s transcript. A class may not be added after the add/drop date.
The add/drop date is the Friday of the second week of classes.
If a student drops a class after the add/drop date and before the midterm (exactly 4 weeks after the add/ drop date), they will receive a W (withdraw) for the class, which will appear on their transcript, but will
not affect their GPA. If a student drops a class after the midterm, the instructor will assign either a WP or WF grade (withdraw while passing/ withdraw while failing) based on the student’s work to that point in the term. A WP or WF will appear on their transcript. WP does not impact their GPA, but WF does.
Procedure
Students may add, drop, or change courses by completing the appropriate form (available at the office or Populi). Students should refer to the Academic Calendar for the add/drop deadline (the Friday of the 2nd week of classes). Any course change will likely impact the student’s finances. Students should consult the refund policy in the Academic Catalogue or on the website. If a student drops below 9 credits for a term, financial aid may be affected.
ASSIGNMENTS
Format
PLBC uses the Chicago Manual of Style as the default system for documenting sources and formatting on all written assignments. Counseling students use the style guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Due Dates
Assignments are due on the dates published in course syllabi and on Populi.
Late Assignments
Late Assignments within the Semester
Each instructor has leeway to create their own policy with respect to late assignments within the semester. Instructors are required to publish their policy in the course syllabus, communicate it clearly, and implement it consistently.
Last Day to Submit Late Assignments
The final deadline for students to submit late assignments is the last day of final exams as published in the Academic Catalogue. For guided independent online courses, the last day to submit late assignments is 120 days after the course begins.
Course Extensions
No instructor may grant an extension beyond the last day to submit assignments. However, any student may get a 21 day extension for a fee of $50 per-credit hour and a 15% grade penalty by completing a Course Extension Request form. Both the fee and the penalty can be waived by the Vice President for Academic Affairs or their designate if certain criteria are met, such as:
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Serious personal sickness, psychological crisis, injury or death of a family member or acquaintance that requires the student’s attention. Documentation may be required.
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Serious personal illness or injury that also prevents the student from working.
Moving, providing hospitality, taking a trip, failure to plan for or anticipate the nature of an assignment, computer problems, lost assignments, or minor sickness may not be considered grounds for waiving the late penalty.
When an extension is granted the final course grade will be set to “I” (Incomplete) until the instructor submits a grade for assignments received by the extended deadline. Students may apply for a second 21 day extension. A second fee and an additional 15% grade penalty apply.