2021 Davis Welcome Packet

2021 Davis Welcome Packet

Welcome Packet 2021 – 2022

Dear New and Returning Students,

Welcome to Davis College!

Davis College has been training men and women for gospel ministry for more than 120 years. Hundreds of Davis College alumni serve in dozens of countries around the world and countless towns and cities right here in the USA. Davis College alumni are youth leaders, missionaries, evangelists, educators, pastors, worship leaders, and biblical counselors. We are honored that you have chosen Davis College to be your partner in ministry preparation. As you walk around this beautiful campus, begin to pray and to dream about what God has in store for you in ministry. As you take classes, interact with your professors, build relationships with staff and other students, God will expand your vision for ministry. As you serve Him on campus, and as you seek Him during chapel time, God will begin to pour His plan into your heart. Your next two years at Davis College will build on your previous two years at Word of Life Bible Institute. The place is the same. The experience is the same. But the preparation will challenge you in different ways. Two schools with the same mission and the same goal are partnering to prepare you for a lifetime of service. Let me encourage you. Do not be intimidated by the challenges before you. Rather, be ignited by the fire that God has placed within you. Build your faith. Banish doubts and fears. Keep your focus on Jesus, the living Jesus, who walks beside you and talks to you each day. Don’t compare yourself to someone else. God has a special plan for you! Invest your life selflessly in the lives of others. Be a friendly person. Smile until your face hurts! Be a blessing all over campus.

My office is in the Page Student Center. Just ask for “Doug,” and some kind person will point the way. I’m here to serve you. I’m here to listen. I’m here to help.

Finally, put Jesus first and live for Him each day. In practical terms, this means lining up your life with His life every day. One day and then the next day. Don’t get ahead of Jesus. Remember, you’re a follower. Your thoughts, your fears, your hopes, your dreams, your plans, your every need... lay them at His feet. When you live this way each day, day after day, two years will pass, and you will find yourself older, wiser, stronger, more mature, better prepared, and in the center of God’s will.

Blessings, D. Alan Blanc President, Davis College

Table of Contents

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Parent Orientation Schedule Important Information Map Class Schedule Sports Ministry Options General Information Academic Calendar Textbook List Billing Information

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Parent Orientation Davis College September 11, 2021 Be a part of the class of 2022 for a weekend!

Parents and friends of incoming students are invited to spend the Opening Weekend at Davis College! Here’s what to expect:

• Combined meetings with the students at Davis College • Special Parent Orientation sessions • Opportunities to meet the staff and faculty of Davis College • And much more!

Accommodations start at $75 a night and are available at The Pines at Lakeside. The Pines at Lakeside property is less than a mile from Word of Life Bible Institute. Check in for all guests starts at 3:00 PM on the day of your reservation.

For availability and rates, or any questions regarding Registration, please visit our website at wol.is/camps or contact our Customer Service team at [email protected] or 518.494.6000 .

Availability is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Accommodation pricing does not include meals. Meal passes are available at the time of booking for an additional cost.

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Schedule

Registration Events and Opening Weekend Schedule 2021

Friday, September 3

Student Leader/Athletics Registration Fair at Wyrtzen Center

2:00 – 5:00 PM 5:30 – 6:00 PM

Dinner at Bollback Student Life Center

Commence Student Leadership Training Schedule

6:00 PM

Thursday, September 9

Student Registration Fair at Wyrtzen Center Dinner at Bollback Student Life Center

2:00 – 5:00 PM 5:15 – 6:00 PM 6:30 – 7:15 PM

Student Gathering

In Dorms

12:00 AM

Friday, September 10

Davis College Orientation at Huskies Den and Recreation Center

2:00 – 4:00 PM 5:15 – 6:15 PM 7:00 – 7:45 PM

Dinner at Bollback Student Life Center

All Students – Welcome Meeting at Wyrtzen Center

In Dorms

12:00 AM

Saturday, September 11

Breakfast at Bollback Student Life Center

7:30 – 8:15 AM

Davis Parent/Guardian Orientation at Huskies Den and Recreation Center All Students – Health and Safety Orientation at Wyrtzen Center

10:45 AM – 12:30 AM 10:45 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch at Bollback Student Life Center Late Registration at Wyrtzen Center – Lobby Dinner at Bollback Student Life Center

12:45 – 1:45 PM 3:30 – 5:00 PM 5:15 – 6:15 PM

In Dorms

12:00 AM

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Schedule (continued)

Sunday, September 12

Breakfast at Bollback Student Life Center All Students – Worship Service at Wyrtzen Center Coffee Break at Wyrtzen Center – Breezeway Lunch at Bollback Student Life Center

7:30 – 8:15 AM 9:00 – 10:00 AM 10:00 – 10:30 AM 12:00 – 12:45 PM 1:00 – 5:00 PM 5:00 – 5:45 PM

Free Time/Campus Activities Open Dinner at Bollback Student Life Center

In Dorms

12:00 AM

Monday, September 13

Breakfast at Bollback Student Life Center All Students – Student Life Orientation Men at Wyrtzen Center – Mezzanine Women at Wyrtzen Center

7:30 – 8:15 AM 9:00 – 9:50 AM

All Students – Ministries and Service Assignment Orientation at Wyrtzen Center

10:30 – 11:15 AM 12:00 – 12:45 PM 5:00 – 5:45 PM 7:00 – 10:00 PM

Lunch at Bollback Student Life Center Dinner at Bollback Student Life Center

Student Activity

In Dorms

10:30 PM

Important Information • Parent Orientation: We will be releasing a recording of the live parent orientation after opening weekend for parents who were unable to attend. If you have any questions, please call 877.949.3248. • LiveStream of Meetings: All Opening Weekend meetings will be livestreamed. We will communicate the link in future installments of The Bridge.

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Class Schedule Pottersville, Fall Semester 2021-2022

TUESDAY & THURSDAY

Time

Course ID

Course Name

Type Crs

Instructor

Classroom

I

9:00-10:15 AM PSYC1011

General Psychology

L

3

Steltz

A

Counseling Practicum 1 (ACBC Certification)

C, Ct

II

10:30-11:45 AM PSYC4011

3

Steltz

A

III

2:00-3:15 PM BIBL3022

Pauline Epistles

B

3

Blanc

A

H/ L

//

//

HIST2211

Western Civilization I

3

Davis

B

WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY

Time

Course ID

Course Name

Type Crs

Instructor

Classroom

Fundamentals of Counseling

I

8:00—9:15 A.M.

PSYC3211

Ct

3

Schenke

A

Marriage and Family Counseling

C, Ct

II

9:30—10:45 A.M.

PSYC4122

3

Schenke

A

12:00-12:50 PM Chapel

F/ L

III

2:00 —3:15 P.M.

ENGL3233

Literature of C.S.Lewis

3

Peterson

A

REMOTE LEARNING CLASSES

Course ID

Course Name

Type Crs

Instructor

L, Ct

FOUN3033

Career Development

3

Pedrone

SPCH3111

Communicating Biblical Truth

Ct

3

Blanc

COMP3121

Computers & Their Applications

L

3

Franz

Classroom Key

Type Key

A Seminary A

B Bible/Theology

F

Fine Arts Elective

B Seminary B

Ct

Concentration

C Counseling Elective

L

Liberal Arts Elective

M Math Elective

H History Elective

S Science Elective

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Let Us Help You Pack

Study

Sleep

Bible

Alarm Clock

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Desk Lamp (Not Halogen)

Pillow

Pens and Pencils

Sheets (Size - Twin) Blanket (Size - Twin) Comforter (Size - Twin)

Notepaper/Notebook

Binders

Stationery Calendar

Mattress Topper (Size - Twin)

Laundry

Stapler

Laundry Soap

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Scotch Tape

Laundry Bag/Basket

Spiral Notebook

Iron

Laptop

Drying Rack

Surge Protector USB Flash Drive

Other

Backpack Umbrella

Shower

Towels/Washcloths Toothbrush/Holder

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Camera

Cell Phone Flashlight

Toothpaste

Soap

Sleeping Bag First-Aid Kit Water Bottle Mug/Bowl Microwave*

Deodorant Shampoo

Shower Caddy

Blow Dryer

Razor

Mini Refrigerator*

Slippers

Coffee Maker

Robe

Vacuum

Organize □

Small Trash Can

Sealed Food Containers

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*You may want to check with your roommates first

Clothes Hangers

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Sports Ministry Options 2021-2022

Requirements

1. Those students desiring to be involved in Sports Ministries must first try out for a team. Students trying out for Men’s Soccer, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball must arrive by 5:00 PM on Monday, August 23, 2021, for check in. Students trying out for Men’s Basketball and Women’s Basketball need to arrive during the scheduled Opening Weekend Registration. Basketball tryouts will take place during Opening Weekend. The student must also have sent in or must bring with them: proof of a sports physical within the past year, health record information, and must have paid the Bible Institute confirmation fee of $250. Students who have not provided this information will not be allowed to check in. Registration will officially take place on September 11. 2. Students will participate in these Sports Ministries for the entire year (except for Softball). Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams may be required to stay on campus during a few days of Christmas break for scheduled games. Softball players may be required to stay on campus for a few days during Spring break. 3. Each player will be charged approximately $250 on their school bill. This fee covers team warm-ups and apparel (which the athlete will keep) and basic equipment costs for their sport. (There may be additional charges for extended trips and tournaments.) 4. All male athletes must bring a character reference from a pastor or adult leader who has known them for at least 3 years (non-family member). This will be used if/when ministering in prisons. 5. In special cases there is an opportunity to be a two or three-sport athlete (1 fall, 1 winter and 1 spring).

If you plan to attend tryouts for a sports team, please fill out the form at: wol.is/athleticsform

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General Information for Students Pottersville, Fall Semester 2021-2022

Welcome We look forward to having you as a student at Davis College. Included is some information that might be of help to you as you prepare to spend your year here. If you have any additional questions, please call an Admissions Counselor at 877.949.3248.

Location Davis College campus is located at the south end of Schroon Lake, just outside the village of Pottersville near Exit 26 off I-87. Schroon Lake Village is 9 miles north of the Institute campus at the northern end of the lake.

Transportation Transportation to and from the Albany International Airport, Albany Bus Station, and Albany-Rensselaer Train Station is offered for scheduled school breaks for $25 each way. Please note: Transportation by Davis College will be provided ONLY to and from Albany. To request Davis College transportation, please fill out the Transportation Request Form at wol.to/binytrans . Any questions can be directed to [email protected] .

Transportation is offered at the following times: • The day break begins and early the following morning. • The day when students are required to return to campus. • For specific dates and shuttle times, please refer to the current transportation request form. Other transportation options are listed below: • Bus: trailwaysny.com,https://www.greyhound.com

Adirondack Trailways offers bus services to and from Pottersville. If needing transportation from the Albany International Airport, they have a bus that departs directly from there. Tickets can be purchased at the Adirondack Trailways ticket counter. • Train: www.amtrak.com • Plane: www.albanyairport.com Registration We would like all students here no later than 4:30 PM on the day of Registration (see calendar for specific dates). Permission to come late must be obtained ahead of time. This will only be granted in unusual circumstances. Students are expected to have the first semester’s finances at Registration. Please have a payment plan in place with the Business Office prior to Registration.

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What To Bring

Dorms: Each dorm room is furnished with wall-to-wall carpeting and drapes. Each student will need to bring their own pillow, blankets, towels and bed sheets (twin size). Each student should bring two warm blankets. Each student has a desk, dresser, and limited closet space. A desk lamp is necessary for studying. You may bring a small wastebasket for your own use. Books & Bookstore: Any required textbook not included in the LOGOS software will be available in the Bookstore and can be purchased at 25% off for all students. Students are required to have personal laptops and will be equipped with the LOGOS software (included in the fees for a year). LOGOS contains many of the textbooks in an e-book format along with their course syllabi. For more information on laptop specifications for LOGOS, check out wordoflife.edu/ logos . Information on how to download the LOGOS software system will be sent to you in the mail prior to Registration. The Campus Bookstore will be open Registration Weekend and daily through the school year. Personal and gift items, textbooks, and paper supplies are available. Personal checks, Visa, MasterCard or Discover may be used at the Bookstore.

A good Study Bible is helpful. King James Version, New King James Version, English Standard Version, New American Standard Version, or Holman Christian Standard Version are recommended.

Music: Bring your musical instrument with you, if possible. These can be kept in the Music Building, and you can practice there. There will be ample opportunity throughout the year to use these, both in formal and informal settings. All students will attend sessions on building their life around biblical principles. It is recommended that students build such principles for entertainment. Transportation: Cars and bikes are encouraged. Bikes should be equipped with a lock and chain. If you are bringing a car, your car must be registered when you arrive. There is a one-time $50 registration fee for vehicles that can be paid at Opening Weekend Registration. Miscellaneous Items: A small suitcase or travel bag is useful as students go out on weekend ministries. A laundry bag is helpful for making those necessary trips to the laundromat, which is located on the Bible Institute campus. Bows and arrows, hunting knives, and guns should be left at home. If it is necessary to bring any such item for a specific reason, they must be checked in and left at the Bible Institute Office.

Phones: Students will need to provide their own phone. If you plan on bringing a cell phone, please note that Verizon has the best coverage, and AT&T comes in second.

Finances Large amounts of money should not be left in the dorms. There are no banking facilities on campus. However, there is an ATM located in the Café and the lobby of the Bollback Student Life Center. Glens Falls National Bank & Trust has offices in the Village of Schroon Lake (9 miles north) and Chestertown (6 miles south) where students may open a checking account. This will facilitate check cashing and money handling. School Breaks Vacation breaks are in December, March, and June. Students will be notified when they can head home for break, but generally it will be after the 8:00 AM exam. Flights should not be scheduled before 2:00 PM on the first day of break. The campus is closed during vacation breaks. Students are not fed or housed on campus during this time, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Student Life staff. Travel arrangements should be made in accordance with the academic calendar. Students are expected to return on time after vacations and are not permitted to leave early. Throughout the year, students may obtain special permission to stay off campus overnight through the Student Life staff (students must file appropriate paperwork on time and take care of missed service assignments or ministry ahead of time).

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School Calendar A tentative school calendar can be viewed on the next page. Students may generally leave campus by 11:00 AM on the day classes end. Please do not make any flight arrangements before 2:00 PM on the last day of class. You are expected back on campus by 7:00 PM the day vacation ends. The Albany Airport is 1.5 hours from campus, so plan your flight departures and arrivals carefully.

Job Opportunities Davis students will have the opportunity to find a job off campus or explore some part-time opportunities on campus. Word of Life will have a Job board that will have on-campus, part-time opportunities for Davis Students.

Ministry Information Davis students have an assigned Word of Life ministry, but we prioritize their preferences to try to accommodate If someone wants to do a local church ministry, etc.

Service Assignments Davis students will still be required to work a service assignment. However, If a student has a part time job, they’ll only be required to work 1 shift per week. This allows for more flexibility with studying and work if needed.

Camp Requirements The goal is to give our upper classmen more leadership opportunities during camp if they are qualified to fill such roles. These positions are not required, and students would be compensated for the work they do in the summer, but not for Snowcamp. Snowcamp will count towards their ministry requirement.

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Academic Calendar Pottersville, Fall Semester 2021-2022

DATE

EVENT

September 14

Classes Begin

September 17

Week 1, Drop period; 100% refund

September 24

Week 2, Withdrawal period (VWD); 75% refund

October 1

Week 3, Withdrawal period (VWD); 50% refund

October 8

Week 4, Withdrawal period (VWD); 25% refund

October 15

Week 5, Withdrawal period (VWP or VWF); 0% refund

October 22

Week 6, Withdrawal period (VWP or VWF); 0% refund

October 29

Week 7 or later, Failed grade (F); 0% refund

November 25-29

Thanksgiving Break (Students leave after final exam)

November 30

Classes Resume

December 18-January 5

Winter Break (Students leave after final exam)

January 6

Classes Resume

January 14

Campus Semester Ends

January 19

Final Grades due by 4 PM

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Textbook List Pottersville, Fall Semester 2021-2022

The following books are required reading and should be purchased prior to the first class. * Asterisk indicates that a book is NOT required but recommended.

Course

Textbooks

Barnett, Paul William. Paul: Missionary of Jesus . W.B. Eerdmans Pub., 2008.

BIBL3022 – Pauline Epistles

Longenecker, Bruce W. Thinking through Paul: An Introduction to His Life, Letters, and Theology . Zondervan, 2014. Vermaat, Misty, et al. Discovering Computers 2016: Tools, Apps, Devices, and the Impact of Technology . Cengage Learning, 2016. 9781305391857 Barker, Donald I., and Melissa S. Barker. Internet Research: Illustrated. Cengage Learning , 2014. 9781285854120

COMP3121 – Computers & Their Applications

Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life , New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

Mere Christianity , New York: HarperOne, Revised and enlarged edition, 2015.

The Abolition of Man , New York: HarperOne, 2001.

ENGL3322 – Literature of C.S. Lewis

The Problem of Pain , New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 2001.

The Screwtape Letters , New York: Harper Collins Publishers, Reprint Edition, 2015.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe , New York: Harper Collins.

Bolles, Richard N. The Job-Hunter’s Survival Guide – How to Find Hope and Rewarding Work, Even When “There Are No Jobs” . Berkeley, Calif.: Ten Speed Press, 2009. Print.

FOUN3033 – Career Development

HIST2211 – Western Civilization I

Western Civilization: A Concise History , by Christopher Brooks (Online open text, free access)

Hesselgrave, David J. Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally: an Introduction to Missionary Communication. Zondervan, 1996. Meyer, Erin. The Culture Map: Breaking through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business. Public Affairs, 2014. Lane, Timothy S. & Tripp, Paul. How People Change , 2 nd Edition, Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, 2006. ISBN: 978-1-934885-53-6 Adams Jay E. The Christian Counselor’s Manual: The Practice of Nouthetic Counseling , Zondervan 1986. ASIN: 031051150X Griggs, Richard A., Psychology: A concise Introduction Fifth Edition , New York, NY: Worth Publishers Macmillan Learning, 2017. ISBN-13:978-1-3190-5919-4 Welch, Edward T., Blame it on the Brain , Greensboro, NC: New Growth Press, 2011. ISBN-13:978- 1-936768-14-1 ISBN 10:1-936768-14-3 (a free PDF and can be downloaded from Canvas). Tripp, Tedd. Shepherding a Child’s Heart . ISBN: 9780966378603. (The required fee of $100 by ACBC for Phase 1 of ACBC certification is due to instructor by September 21, 2021). Kellemen, Robert W. Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: an Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors. Baker Books, a Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2020. ISBN-10: 0801094348 Kellemen, Robert W. Gospel-Centered Family Counseling: an Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors. Baker Books, a Division of Baker Publishing Group, 2020. ISBN-10: 0801094356 Duvall, J. Scott., and J. Daniel Hays. Grasping God’s Word: a Hands-on Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Zondervan, 2012. Duvall, J. Scott, and J. Daniel Hays. Grasping God’s Word Workbook: a Hands-on Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible. Zondervan , 2012. Hendricks, Howard G. Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive. Multnomah Press, 2003.

MISS 3211 – Cross Cultural Communication

PSYC3211 – Fundamentals of Counseling

PSYC1011 – General Psychology

PSYC4011 – Counseling Practicum (ACBC Certification Program)

PSYC4122 – Marriage and Family Counseling

SPCH3111 – Communicating Biblical Truth

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Billing Information Pottersville, Fall Semester 2021-2022

Student Account Financial Terms

Financial Responsibility: Students should have a clear understanding of their contractual financial obligations. Student accounts are expected to be paid on time and kept current. Any past due accounts must be paid in full in order to register for a new semester. If students register for a course they do not attend, then they are still liable for tuition and fees. Fees are non-refundable after the semester has started. Payment Options: Each semester’s total tuition, housing, and fees are assessed during the Registration process and are due before the first day of class. The following payment options have been instituted for the student’s convenience. A student must select a payment option as well as complete and sign the Payment Arrangement Form. • Option 1: Fully covered by Financial Aid: Student has a Federal Pell Grant, a Federal Student Loan, and/or other form of Financial Aid that has been guaranteed in excess of their tuition and fees. • Option 2: Full Payment (Preferred): Full semester payment is made before the first day of class. • Option 3: Monthly Payment Plan: A student that still has a remaining balance after financial aid and student loans may enroll in a monthly payment plan. 3-month payment plan – divide full amount by 3 months. If this is still not a manageable option, contact the Financial Aid department Payment Plan Policy: Payments are due on either the 15th or the 30th of the month. First payment is due prior to the start of the semester. Payment plans not completed by the semester deadline may be subject to late fees and/or collection fees. No additional finance charges will be applied if payments remain current.

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