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** ORT 1101 ORIENTATION **
 * ARLINGTON BAPTIST COLLEGE **

Durward M. Cash (274-0785) Fall, 2010

 * Email: woody.sherry@sbcglobal.net **

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce new students to Arlington Baptist College and its history; to the World Baptist Fellowship; and to the missionary outreach program. Emphasis is placed on the tenets or statement of faith adhered to by Baptists, the fundamentalist position to the cardinal doctrines of the Bible and the Christian Service program.

PHILOSOPHY: Believing that devotion and loyalty are enhanced through understanding and appreciation this course shall endeavor to acquaint the student with the roots of our institution. Key persons and campusology will be utilized to further the student’s identification with the College. Such mutually shared information will aid in the bonding that will occur between students and the College. It is desirable that each student be equipped to be a knowledgeable ambassador of the college knowing its history purposes, beliefs and pursuits.

GOALS: During this course I will: 1. Familiarize you with the Arlington Baptist College and its Fellowship, 2. Introduce to you key persons historically connected to the College; 3. Give you an insight to the campusology of the College; 4. Emphasize for you the tenets of our statement of faith.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS: Among the attainments through this class you will: 1. Know the history of the College; its founders; and our Fellowship; 2. Perceive the rationale of our articles of faith; 3. Comprehend the purpose and scope of the Christian Service program; 4. Be aware of items of interest relative to our campus.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: Through this course you will have the opportunity to: 1. Demonstrate by your performance on four one-hour tests your comprehension of the Statement of Faith. Each test will be 50% objective; 25% based upon your ability to explain your answers to certain selected questions as you answered them on the objective part of the test. You will also have an opportunity to respond to one of several essay questions for an additional 25% of the test score; 2. You will read and submit a review of the Text, __USS WBF Sail On__. Your review should be a minimum of 5 pages, typed and double-spaced. 3. You will be able to join with the class as we sing together many of the songs associated with our College.

TEXT: __USS – WBF SAIL ON,__ Dr. Earl K. Oldham and Louise Oldham

** Mission Statement **
“Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional through studies in Bible, general education, church vocations, and practical service, integrating faith and learning in the context of a Christian world view.” Summarized as a verbal logo, this could be stated as follows: “Preparing the Faithful for Fruitful Ministries.”

**Grading:** The grading scale shall be that of the catalog. The grade will be primarily determined by four tests and a research paper plus participation in a group presentation. Grades of B for above average and A for exceptional will be awarded only as earned and demonstrated by the student's performance in all aspects of the course work including participation and decorum.

MWF classes: 0-3 = A; 4-6 = B; 7-9 = C; 10-12 = D; 13 up = F. TTH classes: 0-2 = A; 3-4 = B; 5-6 = C; 7-8 = D; 9 & up = F.  Once a Week Classes: 0=A; 2 = B; 3= C; 4=D; 5 = F
 * Attendance: ** The act of enrollment in this course establishes the student's privilege to attend class sessions. That privilege incurs a responsibility on the part of the student toward the professor, fellow students and those who contribute to the mission of the College. Realistically perfect attendance may not be attainable by all yet it is a desirable goal. The class roll will be called and failure to answer will result in an absence being recorded. Extra points for perfect attendance will not be awarded However; a system for awarding attendance incentive points will be utilized. An attendance grade will be factored into the course grade as follows:

The total number of absences will also be subtracted from the cumulative total of all grading factors prior to averaging the course grade. "Students must be present 75% percent of the class periods. Any student absent more than 25 percent of the class periods is automatically given an "F". Arriving after roll call or leaving before the class period is dismissed will incur an absence."

SPECIAL NOTE: *Admission to class will be dependent on the student’s adherence to the dress code as set forth in the Student Handbook and/or any announced modifications. *Any student disrupting the purpose of the class or interfering with the studious pursuit of the course material may be dismissed from that session by the instructor and charged with an absence.


 * Student Knowledge Intensification Periods: ** Certain class periods may be declared as S K I P s = A period of individual self- directed study at the library or elsewhere.


 * Makeup Tests: __NO MAKE UP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN.__ ** The student should realize that his/her performance on tests is a vital factor in determining the grade for the course. Tests are not fearful instruments to be avoided. Rather they are opportunities through which the student may indicate the quality of his/her academic effort. To seek to enhance this opportunity by extending the time of preparation for the test is to forestall the intent of the test at the expense of peer equity. Understandably there may be times when a student will be prevented from taking a test as scheduled. To allow for such occurrences your professor has devised the following procedure for missed tests:

1. If the absence from the test occurs via a circumstance over which the student obviously has no control that test grade will not be averaged in the course grade computation. A mark of N/A will be encoded in the grade book. A student may receive a mark of N/A only once for the course in that semester. Such circumstances would include death (immediate family), hospitalization of self or dependent child, or transportation failure. In the event such a circumstance should arise the student should inform the professor via the telephone switchboard no later than the day of the test.

2. A student arriving after the test is administered may ask for a late but same day administration of the test. The granting of such a request is not assured and is solely at the discretion of the professor.

3. Absences from tests occurring as a result of oversleeping etc. may for the first such missing of a test receive a grade of P. The grade of P will be averaged as a 70. Only one grade of P shall be allowed for this course in this semester.

4 . Missing the test because of not knowing about it or not being ready for it will result in a grade of zero.

** Tutorial Exercises: ** Any Student scoring below 70 must complete a tutorial exercise which will be out of class time. No grade below 70 shall be recorded. In its place a zero shall appear unless the tutorial exercise is completed. In that mandatory event the grade of below 70 will be raised to a grade of 75. Any student scoring between 70 and 75 may also participate in the Tutorial Exercise and receive the upgraded score of 75. The Tutorial Exercises will each have a specific completion date.

** Tests: ** The tests will be primarily objective and noncumulative. Dates for those tests will be as per the class schedule below. 25% of the point value of each test will depend upon explanations of your answers to selected questions from the objective portion of the test and/or your ability to define certain terms and to show their significance to the course content. You will also choose one essay to write from a possible selection of 4 or 5 questions.

** Research Project: ** A book review of the Text shall be submitted as per the class schedule for each section. The length of the review shall be a minimum of 5 pages, typed and double-spaced. Due 11/30 (for both sections)

**ORIENTATION 1101 SECTIONS A & B**
 * NOTE:**
 * **Both sections meet 8/26 in the Chapel for Christian Service Orientation;**
 * **Both sections will take the Heritage Tour in the Chapel on 10/14;**
 * **Both sections will submit book reviews on 11/30;**
 * **Both sections may take Make Up Quiz on 12/9.**


 * Section A Class Schedule: Activity** **Readings**


 * 8/31 & 9/2 Introduction Articles 1-3**
 * 9/7 & 9/9 TEST ONE 9/9 (Articles 1-5) Articles 4-5**
 * 9/14 & 9/16 “What Day Was It Done?” Articles 6-10**
 * Take Home and complete for 10**
 * Bonus Points**
 * 9/21 & 9/23 TEST TWO 9/21 (Articles 6-10) Articles 11-13**
 * 9/28 & 9/30 TEST THREE 9/30 (Articles 11-15) Articles 14-15**
 * 10/5 & 10/7 Articles 16-20**
 * 10/12 & 10/14 TEST FOUR 10/12 (Articles 16-20) Heritage** **Tour 10/14** **in the Chapel**
 * Book Reviews Due 11/30**
 * Make Ups for Both Sections 12/9**


 * Section B Class Schedule Activity** **Readings**


 * 10/14 Heritage Tour in Chapel 10/14**
 * 10/19 & 10/21 Introduction Articles 1-3**
 * 10/26 & 10/28 TEST ONE 10/28 (Articles 1-5) Articles 4-5**
 * 11/2 & 11/4 “What Day Was It Done?” Articles 6-10**
 * Take Home and Complete for 10**
 * Bonus Points**
 * 11/9 & 11/11 TEST TWO 11/9 (Articles 6-10) Articles 11-13**
 * 11/16 & 11/18 TEST THREE 11/18 (Articles 11-15) Articles 14-15**
 * 11/23 & 11/25 THANKSGIVING 11/25 Articles 16-17**
 * 11/30 & 12/2 TEST FOUR 12/2 (Articles 16-20) Articles 18-20**


 * Book Reviews Due 11/30**
 * Make Ups for Both Sections 12/9 **