Simplify teaching for your teams by utilizing PBC curriculum and offering PBC credit. Students can begin in your program and transfer to PBC to complete their degree either on-campus or online.
PORTLAND BIBLE COLLEGE PROVIDES:
- Course resources – Lectures, PowerPoints, assignments and student notes
- Syllabi for each course which programs can adjust with their own assignments to better fit the needs of their group
- Access to a student information system
- Program coaching and guidance
CHURCHES CAN:
- Establish own admissions requirements and charge your own fees
- Have the freedom to add your own topics and academic material to PBC course
- Choose their own start and end dates
TRANSFERABILITY & DEGREE COMPLETION
Students in Affiliate Programs can transfer their credits to PBC Online or Live to complete their degree. PBC accepts up to 60% of credits (39 credits out of 64 credits) taken by students in Affiliate Programs.
REQUIREMENTS TO OFFER CREDIT
- Track student attendance and grades during the semester in PBC’s online student information system
- Submit a syllabus prior to the start of the term for approval
- Have teachers approved to teach the course topics
- Submit a course schedule form to confirm the hours committed to each course
TRACKING STUDENT RECORDS & STUDENT DATABASE
PBC maintains a student information database with indefinite record-keeping. The PBC Affiliate Administrator assists in term setup, while local Program Directors handle student information input, course registration, and syllabi uploads.
TEACHER APPROVAL
Teachers need PBC approval on a per-course basis. They must submit the PBC Teacher Application Form with a Ministry Biography and transcripts. If a teacher doesn’t meet the qualifications for certain material in the Affiliate Program, they can take the course online with PBC while teaching the program live in the Affiliate Program.
CALENDAR & DEADLINES
Affiliates have flexibility in setting their program’s start and end dates within a 14-16 week period. Approval from Portland Bible College is required for an Affiliate Program operating under a 14-week term (e.g., Intensive Summer Term). The curriculum must cover the same number of hours as a longer term.
COSTS:
- Term Fee – $195 per term
- Tech Fee – $35 per student
- Tuition – $40 per credit
Over my life in ministry the Basic Doctrine course at Portland Bible College has shaped, molded and transformed my thinking. I cannot imagine my life or ministry without it. I owe PBC so much. I truly believe that this college has some of the best biblical professors in the world, which is why we choose to implement large portions of their curriculum into our internship and leadership teams. Let PBC transform your life and ministry, the way it has mine. I highly recommended this course and others offered by PBC.
PASTOR JUDE FOUQUIER
Lead Pastor, The City Church Ventura
Ventura, California
MFI Member
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