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ANSWERS
TO YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Index of Questions
WHAT IS CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN
UNIVERSITY (CCU)?
CCU is
a Christian School dedicated to the sole purpose of illuminating the
world with Word of God through its teaching.
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IS CORNERSTONE A DENOMINATIONAL
SCHOOL?
NO.
CORNERSTONE uses textbooks and instructors from various
denominations and their beliefs are respected as well as yours and
ours. This approach makes CCU the friendliest seminary in the nation
without compromising the truth. We are in the business to train
individuals for the work of the Lord and to illuminate the world
with the Word.
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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES TO ENROLL
WITH CORNERSTONE?
First,
Cornerstone has an array of study where any students from any
denomination or church affiliation can study without compromising
his or her doctrinal belief. The spiritual devotion among the
students and the staff is very important for the growth of the
seminary.
Second,
Cornerstone grades its students based on the content of their work
and the understanding of the subject, not based on doctrinal
differences.
Third, the
financial obligation. The cost of attending Cornerstone is only a
fraction of the amount required to obtain a liberal arts degree.
Fourth,
Cornerstone offers individual attention to each of its students.
The faculty-student relationship inevitably extends beyond the
classroom to enlighten the learning curve.
Last, there is an experience advantage. Cornerstone works with local
congregations to facilitate each student (on or off-Campus) to get
hands on pulpit experience before graduating.
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WHO MAY PROFITS
FROM CORNERSTONE'S PROGRAMS?
Those who want to receive a Bible education and be more effective
for God: those who have had some training and want to continue but
cannot leave their field of employment in order to return to school,
and those who have graduated from other schools who wish additional
degrees, may profit from Cornerstone's program
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WHEN MAY YOU ENROLL?
Student enrolling in the on Campus program may enroll the first of
each month since each course lasts one month. Distance Learning
students may enroll any day, and at any time of the year, regardless
of the program of interest.
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WHAT COURSES
ARE OFFERED BY DISTANCE LEARNING?
All
courses and programs listed in the school catalogue may be taken
through the Distance Learning Study Program. Enrollees may choose
from degree or non-degree programs.
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DOES CORNERSTONE OFFER DOUBLE
MAJOR IN ACCELERATED STUDY?
Yes!
Cornerstone does offer double majors in ACCELERATED COMBINATION
TRACK!
The
accelerated track allows you to complete two-degree programs at the
same time. This is designated for applicants who have substantially
exceeded the minimum prerequisite for the program level selected
through approved credits transfer but can’t obtain a degree.
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WILL
CORNERSTONE ACCEPT CREDITS FROM OTHER COLLEGES AND SEMINARIES?
Yes! Cornerstone will accept credits from any other recognized
school. However, any transferred course must carry at least a “C” as
final grade and meet Cornerstone’s criteria.
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HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?
The
length of time to complete a program or a course is solely dependent
on the ability and the determination of the student for Distance
Learning students. Each program is different due to the number of
credit hours required. A 30 credit hour program consists of 10
courses, which will take a student a minimum of 8-10 months, whereas
other programs may require 15-20 months or longer. On campus courses
are designed to be completed on a monthly basis. The graduate
programs carry more credits and therefore, will take you longer.
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CAN I STUDY IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE
OTHER THAN ENGLISH?
Yes! However, at this time, Cornerstone offers programs in French.
Other language may become available in the future.
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DOES
CORNERSTONE OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR COUPLES?
Yes! Cornerstone offers a discount of 40% to couple who attends at
the same time. The discount applies to the lesser tuition of the
two.
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DOES
CORNERSTONE ALLOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS?
Cornerstone asks that all students pay their tuition in full at the
time of enrollment and offers a 10% discount or free textbooks in
some cases. However, if you need to pay by installments, you may pay
the 10% of your tuition as down payment at the time of enrollment
and pay the balance in equal monthly payments.
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DOES CORNERSTONE OFFER ON CAMPUS
STUDIES?
Yes! Cornerstone does offer on campus studies. All courses are
designed for campus and Distance Learning where students study at
his or her own pace.
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CAN A MINISTER GET CREDIT FOR
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE?
Because
Cornerstone is an institution, which offers professional degrees in
Biblical training, Theology, Pastoral Ministry, and Christian
Education, you may receive up to 30-semester hour credits for
pastoral experience, at the rate of six-semester hour credits for a
year of pastoral ministry. You should contact the Seminary for
evaluation.
A Counselor will assist you in evaluating your education along with
any relevant adult learning experiences, which may qualify you to
earn a degree in Biblical Ministry.
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DOES CORNERSTONE
OFFERS EMPLOYMENT TO ITS GRADUATES?
No. Degrees offered by CCU are
strictly religious in nature and are not intended for advancement
for employment,
especially with the public sector or the government. CCUS makes no
promise, implied or explicit in regard to employment. However,
students are free to seek employment with their local churches and
ministries.
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WHAT ABOUT
ACCREDITATION?
Cornerstone recently went through the visitation process with the
Accrediting Commission International—a private accreditation body
that grants accreditation to Private Christian Colleges and
Seminaries.
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WHAT IS
CORNERSTONE’S POLICY REGARDING DISCRIMINATION?
Cornerstone does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color,
gender, national origin, physical impairment, religious or
affiliation in the administration of its educational and
administrative policies or it’s programs. Cornerstone however, does
reserve the right to make admission, employment, and degree
conferral on the basis of those principles and beliefs set forth in
the Statement of Faith.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Note: The provision of this
catalog is not in any way to be considered a contract. The board and
faculty reserved the right to modify, discontinue, or add to the
regulations, policies and/or curriculum of this institution at any
time for any reason without prior notice. Current students whether
new or reenroll are always under the current catalog and the
regulations in effect at the time of enrollment.
Special
Note:
Cornerstone admits male or female students of any age, race, color,
nationality, physical impairment, or ethnic origin to all rights,
privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded to students
bur our administrative or educational policies. Cornerstone however,
does reserve the right to make admission, employment, and degree
conferral on the basis of those principles and beliefs set forth in
the Statement of Faith.
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