Grace
Valley Theological Seminary
P.V. Adkins School of Ministry
2007-2008
Contents
A
word from the
Chancellor
A
word from the President
Accreditation
Administration
Faculty
Grading Information
Graduation Information
Tuition Information
Degree Information
Student Information
A
Word from our Chancellor
Dear
Prospective Student:
I want to
commend you for your interest in seminary training and especially for
your
interest in the PEARL V. ADKINS SCHOOL OF MINISTRY.
Choosing
the right seminary is crucial, for it will shape your thinking process in
all
future ministries. As I have always told young men and women, your seminary
should be a place where they enjoy spiritual, biblical and theological growth -
not
a battleground where they try to hold on to a remnant of their faith.
Therefore, as
you consider PEARL V. ADKINS SCHOOL OF MINISTRY or any other
seminary, I
would urge you to ask the following questions:
1.
Does the seminary emphasize the expositional preaching and teaching of
God's inerrant Word in its curriculum?
2.
Is the faculty unified on the doctrinal statement and purpose of the
seminary?
3.
Will the seminary reinforce my beliefs or will I have to fight for them?
4.
Does the seminary stress excellence in the theological discipline which
will
equip me for a lifetime of understanding and proclaiming Scripture?
5.
Does the seminary provide personalized discipleship with an emphasis on
stimulating spiritual growth in both students and faculty members?
6.
Does the seminary stress local church ministry involvement?
7.
Does the seminary have a biblical approach to training men and women for
expository preaching?
8.
Does the location of the seminary offer opportunities for ministry
involvement both culturally and cross-culturally?
9.
Will the local economy provide employment opportunities?
10.
Does the seminary have a solid history of effective placement service to
ministry upon graduation?
11.
Does the seminary provide a lifetime relationship and continuing
education
upon graduation?
12.
Do I believe this seminary will best prepare me to fulfill God's call on
my
life?
13.
Does the faculty model the appropriate content of godly character,
scholastic excellence and ministry commitment?
14.
Is the faculty committed to a specialized writing ministry beyond the
seminary classroom?
15.
Does the seminary articulate a biblical philosophy of church ministry and
worship?
16.
Does the seminary train for spiritual leadership from a biblical
perspective?
17.
Is the seminary training conducted in the midst of a local church
environment?
I pray
that your experience with Grace Valley Theological Seminary will be a great
and
rewarding one.
Grace and
Peace,
Chancellor
Lorenzo J. Stephanson, Ph. D. Th.
A Word from the President
Greetings
in the name of our wonderful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Thank you
for
considering our school for your spiritual needs in preparation for your
Christian
service.
P.V. ADKINS SCHOOL OF MINISTRY is a non traditional as well as a
non-denominational education ministry. We strive for the truth in our approach
to
teaching. Although we have thousands of national and international schools of
ministry across the world, we offer each individual student excellent distance
learning programs which meets your own unique personal and ministry needs.
We
have found it to be imperative that colleges design educational systems that
serve the student and allows them to reach their goals. Whether it is the
conventional classroom, weekend seminars, or the individualized self-study
program, GVTS can accommodate your educational needs. I want to take this
opportunity to thank you for your interest in our school. I am here to serve
your
needs while you are enrolled and to help assist you once you leave.
Here at P.V. ADKINS, we have instituted several teaching
methods which are
unique in their concepts, biblical in their principles and
sound in doctrine. We will
allow you to grow at your own pace, and to
demonstrate your skills and
knowledge gained by classroom study, lectures,
assigned readings, and we will
test your competence. This will give you all the
validation you need for your
efforts .Remember that this will be school. This is
higher education. You can’t get
any higher than who we represent.
I would also like to leave you with this
thought. If we as believers serve in our
fullness, we are continuing the mandate
God left us with to carry on. When we
study these sacred scriptures we will find
hidden truths, these wise words will
enable us to perform our duties more
effectively as members of the body of Christ
expand and renew minds is a
concept we will strive to master. For when we renew or
minds concerning God we
undoubtedly expand it. So remember Expand and renew.
Looking forward to working with
you.
In his Service,
Dr. Danny C. Williams,
President
ACCREDITATION
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACCREDITING ASSOCIATION/VIRTUAL
UNIVERSITY
ACCREDITING ASSOCIATION
SAINTS CHRISTIAN ACCREDITING ASSOCIATION
on the recommendation of the Board of Directors; be it known that
P.V. ADKINS SCHOOL OF MINISTRY,
Cincinatti, Ohio has been duly conferred full institutional accreditation
on February 24, 2004.
Dr. T. W. French Sr.
President, Board of Directors
P. V. Adkins School Of Ministry
P.O. Box 36090
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Faculty and Staff of GVTS PEARL V. ADKINS SCHOOL
OF
MINISTRY
Dr. Lorenzo J Stephanson, Chancellor
Professor of Biblical Languages and
Masters and Doctoral Research
bishopstephanson@graceministriesinternationalfellowshipinc.org
Dr. Danny C. Williams, President
bishopdcwilliams@graceministriesinternationalfellowshipinc.org
Dr. George Lazarus, President of P. V. Adkins School Of Ministry, Africa
drglazarus@graceministriesinternationalfellowshipinc.org
P.V. ADKINS Classification of Students:
Freshman Fewer than 30
Hours
Sophomore
30-59 Hours
Junior
60-89
Senior 90 Hours
Grading Schedule:
100 -94 A
93 -87 B
86 -79 C
78 -71 D
70 - F
Scholastic Honors:
President’s Honor
Roll 4.0
Dean’s
List
3.50-3.99
Honor
Roll
3.2- 3.49
Summa Cum
Laude 98%-100%
Magna Cum
Laude 94% - 97%
Cum
Laude
90%- 93%
Total P. V. ADKINS
SCHOOL Hours Required per Degree:
Certificate
Program 1-15
Hours
Diploma Program
15- 30 Hours
Associate
Degree 60
Hours
Bachelor’s
Degree 120
Hours
Master’s
Degree
152 Hours
Doctorate
Degree 184
Hours
Cost of Textbooks:
You may to find the cost of the required textbooks may vary
from state to state. We
suggest you choose your local bookstore to obtain
any books needed.
Graduation
A formal graduation ceremony will be held Annually. The location will be
announced.
Students who have completed their degrees (or anticipate completion
within three months)
are encouraged to take part in the ceremonies. Attendance
at the ceremonies in Lubbock is not
mandatory but is highly encouraged. For
correspondence students, all degrees and transcripts will
be mailed upon
completion of required course work and tuition payments. Once the admissions
office has confirmed the student is in
good standing then the student may
graduate. Dates for graduation will be announced.
Financial Aid
Included in this catalog is our scholarship and
financial aid information.
Please understand our degrees are earned and all
fees go towards administrative cost
and student education. We reserve the right
to increase our pricing as the economy
dictates. Our promise to you is that we
will give you a quality education at an
economical price.
Degree Information
Master's Degree Thesis
Distance learning students must submit their completed thesis to P.V.
ADKINS SCHOOL
OF MINISTRY, P.O. Box 36090, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Our phone numbers are 513-761-6488 or
513-761-1577
Hours of Operation 4 pm-9pm EST Mon-Sat
The thesis must contain a thesis statement. A thesis statement is one sentence
that
expresses what your thesis shall prove. This statement is the theme of the
thesis. The
subject will be selected by the Professor for your degree track.
Presentation:
1. Your work must be submitted in duplicate. P.V. ADKINS SCHOOL OF MINISTRY will
retain a copy.
2. It must be bound. Your name should be clearly indicated on the cover.
Guidelines for writing your thesis
1. Write a minimum of 25 pages
2. Reflect at least 5 cited works. The King James Version of the Bible must be
one of the
cited works.
3. It will include:
a. Table of Contents
b. Introduction
c. Bibliography
d. End or foot notes
4. Use one of the following style manuals:
a. The Chicago Manual of Style, Author: University of Chicago, Library of Congress
location: Z 253, U58c, 1993
b. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Thesis, and Dissertations, Author: Kate L.
Turabian, Library of Congress
location LB 2369, T929m, 1987
These manuals may be checked out at your local library.
The Doctoral Dissertation:
Correspondence students must submit to the attention of the
President, a detailed
proposal send it to P.O. Box 36090, Cincinnati, OH 45236
The proposal shall include the style manual you intend to use.
You will be notified as to the status of your request. No dissertation will
be accepted
without prior approval from your Professor.
Presentation:
1. Your work must be judged worthy of commercial publication by the Chancellor
and
President of GVTS.
2. It must be submitted in duplicate. GVTS will
retain a copy.
3. It must be bound. Your name should be on the cover.
4. The proposal must contain a thesis statement. A thesis statement is one
sentence
that expresses what your dissertation shall prove. This statement is
the theme of the
dissertation.
Guidelines for writing the doctoral dissertation:
1. Write a minimum of 75 pages is a better
estimate.
2. Reflect at least 10 cited works. The King James Version of the Bible must be
one of
the works cited.
3. It will include:
a. Table of Contents
b. Introduction
c. Bibliography
4. Use one of the following style manuals:
a. The Chicago Manual of Style, Author: University of Chicago, Library of
Congress
location: Z 253, U58c, 1993
b. A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Thesis, and Dissertations, Author:
Kate L.
Turabian, Library of Congress location: LB 2369, T929m, 1987 These books
may be
checked out at your local library.
P. V. ADKINS Programs of Study:
The
Programs of Study
include required courses, but do not necessarily reflect total hours because of
applied
life, ministry and transfer credits. Electives may be chosen by P.V.
ADKINS
and/or the student to
satisfy the
additional needed credits.
P.V. ADKINS Certificate and Diploma Programs
This Program is developed on sound biblical
foundations to insure the truth of the scriptures is
understood. It will assist
lay persons’ as well as pastors in various teachings and ministries
within
each
perspective area. The certificate will be a 10 hour course. The diploma course
is a 20
hour
course. This program is designed for the person who just wants to
gain more knowledge and
not
pursue a full degree. The certificate course
requires reading 3 books. The diploma course will
require reading 6 books.
P. V. ADKINS course work for both these programs
Certificate, Diploma
General Studies 5 lessons
The Seven Principle Theory
Biblical Studies 5
lessons The Promises of God.
Greek & Hebrew 50 words
selected word study 100 words
Your instructor will select the scriptures for
your class.
Selected Readings
Fit for battle By Sammy Tippit
The power of a Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian
How to listen to God by Dr. Charles Stanley
Healing through spiritual warfare by Dr Peggy
Scarborough
Each of these courses will consist of two parts.
The first part is the reading of selected scriptures.
The second part is written essays and test to confirm
understanding of the course work.
Once each lesson is completed and graded and all tuitions
monies are paid the student will receive their certificate or
diploma in general studies
.
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