06/05/2016
ABUNDANT LIFE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
New Delhi
Prospectus 2016.
Abundant Life Theological College is an institution for those who are called and appointed by God, who desire to grow in the knowledge of truth, and desire a successful and anointed ministry. Its purpose and responsibility is to build up good ministers, and to defend and protect the articles of faith and the doctrine of the Church.
Accredited by Parkersburg Bible College, Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA, we offer a Bachelor of Theology degree to any Oneness Apostolic student who qualifies, regardless of organization affiliation.
It is this bond of brotherhood that causes us to take as our creed:
Our basic and fundamental doctrine is that, there is only one God and His name is Jesus, and the Bible standard of full salvation – which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance.
We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into the unity of the faith, at the same time admonishing all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the body.
Governance
The ALTC board has the highest authority for governance of the organization, including the availability of seats.
Motto
Teaching the Whole Counsel of God – Acts 20:27
Admissions
An application form should be filled out by the applicant including the recommendation of the local church pastor, and submitted to the Principal.
Applicants should be at least 18 years old, and should be free from all addictive elements which would compromise their ministry.
The ALTC staff will interview all newcomers.
The ALJC will have no responsibility to take the graduate students as full-time workers.
A minimum education level of successful completion of class XII is required for the Bachelor of Theology program. If the student has not completed class XII upon successful completion of their studies at ALTC, they will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
Fees
Rate of fees will be fixed by ALTC Board. All students will have to pay an admission fee of Rs.500. In addition to the admission fee, there is also a mess fee of Rs 2500 per month. Students are responsible for their own personal expenses.
Students should also have upon arrival at ALTC, or be prepared to purchase soon after the beginning of the term, the following materials.
An English language Bible, preferably a New International Version
A Bible in their first language
Five or six notebooks with lined paper and several pens or pencils
A first language-English Dictionary
If a student cannot afford these fees or other related expenses, there are a number of scholarships available to deserving students that will help pay those fees. More information can be obtained from the Principal.
Session
The session will begin on 9 January, 2017 and end 12 May, 2017.
Academics
Ninety credit hours are required for the Bachelor of Theology degree. Each required subject is a three hour course. A minimum grade of D (60%) and minimum attendance of 90% is required to pass each subject. Students failing to pass each subject, either by performance or attendance, must retake that subject before being awarded a Bachelor of Theology degree.
For those students who do not qualify for a Bachelor of Theology degree due to failure in one or more classes, ALTC offers a Certificate of Completion. Students failing to pass each subject because of attendance must retake that subject before being awarded a Certificate of Completion.
The following grading scale will be in effect for all subjects taught at ALTC.
Grade Percentage
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 60 – 69
F Below 60
I Incomplete
Subjects required for graduation will be:
First Year
Old Testament Survey
Practical Holiness
Proverbs
Life of Christ
Jewish Studies 1
Romans
New Testament Survey
Christian Family
Bible Doctrines
Gospels
Second Year
Eschatology
Acts
Pauline and General Epistles
Major Prophets
Jewish Studies 2
Hebrews
Pastoral Epistles
Minor Prophets
Comparative Religions
Teaching Techniques
Third Year
Spiritual Ministry
Church History
Missions and Evangelism
Apostolic Leadership
Jewish Studies 3
Biblical Archaeology
Ministerial Development
Church Administration
Apostolic Distinctives
Hermeneutics
English
ALTC is an English-Only institution. English is the language of commerce throughout South and Southeast Asia. Students come to ALTC to improve their English skills in order to be able to minister in areas throughout Asia.
It is generally recognized that the best way to learn a language is to be in an environment where only that language is spoken. This is known as immersion. English should be spoken among the students at all times including in class, at meal times, and in the dorms. The only exception is when speaking to non-English speaking members of the staff, praying, or speaking to friends and family on the phone.
Therefore, any student found to be speaking any other language while at ALTC is deemed to not be serious about their English instruction, and can be awarded Conduct Marks.
In addition to the thirty required courses, some students may be required to take remedial English classes in order to improve their English skills.
Administration
Under the ALTC Board, the Principal will have all powers and responsibilities in administration and discipline at ALTC. Staff Meetings shall be called by the Principal whenever necessary.
Discipline
Outpasses
General
1) Students must request an outpass from the Principal or staff member. Outpasses will be issued for a certain length of time only.
2) No student is allowed to be outside the campus without an outpass. Any student found leaving the campus other than on outpass, will be treated as indisciplined and will be asked to leave the campus as soon as they return.
3) Students are advised to return before the end of time on their outpass. If they do not return before this time, the Principal must be called with an explanation.
4) Outpasses will be granted for five days for students with a death in their immediate family.
Medical Emergencies
1) Students who are sick are advised to ask for medicine from the Principal.
2) If no improvement is seen from their illness after 24 hours, they will be given outpass for a medical emergency.
3) The Principal will accompany the sick student to the hospital. If the Principal is not available, the Principal or other staff member may appoint one (1) student who will accompany the sick student to the hospital.
4) An outpass for a medical emergency is for only one (1) day only.
5) If the concerned Doctor is not available or if any unforeseen circumstances arise during the outpass that could prevent the student from coming back to the school within the same day, they are to report to the Principal by phone immediately.
6) Medical expenses are to be borne by the student, even if the student is admitted to the Hospital for their illness, they will have to pay for their medical expenses.
Prayer Time and Class
General
1) Length of class and prayer time will be determined by the Principal.
2) Cellphones are not allowed inside in the classroom during the class periods.
3) Wednesdays are to be given to fasting and prayer.
4) No students are allowed to have breakfast, lunch, or dinner outside the campus without the consent of the Principal.
Dress Code
1) Men: the following must be worn to all classes
Shoes with socks; slippers or chapals are not allowed.
Shirts with collars and dress pants with belts.
2) Women: the following must be worn to all classes
Skirts, saris, [appropriate women’s clothing]. In all cases, women should not wear anything that exposes their knees.
[appropriate shoes]
3) Shirts with inappropriate words and shorts must not be worn by any student at any time inside the campus. Students should be modestly clothed at all times while at ALTC. Exceptions are when in the privacy of the dorm room when no one of the opposite s*x is present.
Attendance
1) Every student is expected to attend each and every class and prayer time.
2) Attendance of at least 90% is a must for every student. Any students failing to get at least 90% attendance will receive an Incomplete for that class.
3) If the student cannot attend the class in case of sickness, they must notify the Principal. If the student is too sick to report himself, his roommates must report his situation to the Principal.
4) If any emergency arises, the student must report it to the concerned teacher.
5) Being weak or sleepy is not an excuse to be absent from prayer time or class.
6) Being late for more than 10 minutes will result in conduct marks awarded.
7) Failure to show up for class without any notice given to the concerned teacher will result in conduct marks awarded.
Hygiene and Mess
General
1) Meals will be served on the following schedule
Breakfast at 8:00 AM
Lunch at 12:00 PM
Tea at 3:00 PM
Dinner at 6:00 PM
2) Meat will be provided on Wednesday evenings. If for some unforeseen circumstances, meat is not available, a normal meal will be served.
3) No one is allowed to use any Mess items for their own personal benefit.
Sanitation
1) Students in every room must make a list amongst themselves, taking turns sweeping and cleaning their respective rooms.
2) It is the duty of every student to make sure that the toilets are always clean.
3) Students must feel that it is their duty to pick up trash and throw it in the dust bin.
4) The Student Body President will establish a daily campus cleaning schedule. Students are required to fulfill their duties on these schedules.
Student Union
General
1) The Student Union will be elected from amongst the students, under the guidance of Principal, within seven days of the start of school each year.
2) The Student Union body will consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Devotion Secretary and Sanitation Secretary. The Principal is the SU Adviser.
3) The Principal will from time to time decide on what post needs to be added and which post needs to be revoked.
4) Student Union leaders are the eyes and ears of the Principal.
5) Student Union leaders must maintain at least 75% in every subject. Failure to do so will result in suspension from their elected post.
Duties
1) The cleanliness of the institution will largely depend on the Student Body President leaders.
3) The discipline of the institution must firstly be followed by the Student Body President.
4) Shortage of water must be communicated immediately to the Principal.
5) The Student Body President must enforce the rules outside the campus whenever the school is invited for revivals and conferences.
6) If any student is found disobeying Student Body President, the matter must be brought to the Principal’s notice immediately.
7) Damage of property must be immediately reported to the Principal.
Conduct
General
1) All students are expected to maintain the highest standards of moral conduct and behavior both at ALTC and in the community while enrolled at ALTC. As representatives of ALTC, student behavior should be guided by principles found in the Word of God, such as Philippians 1:27, “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.” ALTC may expel any student at any time for causes deemed by the administration to justify suspension or exclusion. In all cases, “every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.” (2 Corinthians 13:1) Decisions by the administration may be appealed to the ALTC board through processes they have established.
2) No first- or second-year student is allowed to accept an invitation to preach outside the campus. Third-year students will be allowed to minister outside the campus upon the approval of the Principal. A written request and invitation must be submitted to the Principal in advance from the department or pastor concerned.
3) Without the consent of the Principal, no outsider will be invited to give a speech or to preach at ALTC.
4) Any student found using or in possession of any banned substances will be expelled immediately. Banned products are:
All alcoholic drinks
All to***co products such as ci******es, betel nut, pan, supari, scented supari, tiranga, etc.
All legal drugs taken for recreational purposes.
5) No persons not registered as an ALTC student may enter the hostel without the permission of the Principal
6) Our purpose here at ALTC is for study. Excessive noise or other distracting behavior is not permitted.
Conduct Marks
1) Any student who receives more than six conduct marks will be immediately expelled from ALTC.
2) Students expelled from ALTC will not be readmitted during that school year.
3) Students expelled from ALTC may be readmitted the next year only after they have exhibited “Godly sorrow” that “brings repentance” as testified by two or three Elders unrelated to that student who will testify to the student’s “producing fruit in keeping with repentance.”
4) Students readmitted after being expelled from ALTC will be expelled again after receiving two Conduct Marks instead of more than six. Students expelled from ALTC a second time will not be readmitted.
5) Any staff member may award conduct marks to any student at any time while enrolled at ALTC. Teaching staff may also establish any other rules they may deem fit for their classrooms in order to promote an effective learning environment. Before admission or readmission, all students must acknowledge that they have received and fully understand the contents of this student handbook.
