Policy

Distinctives of the Institute

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   All courses are taught in Mandarin or Cantonese.

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   We train believers to be well versed in the Bible, firmly grounded in theology, strongly committed to the missionary mandate, and willing to commit themselves.

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   Courses are taught by seasoned and highly experienced instructors.

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   Courses maintain a high academic standard while also emphasizing practical application.

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   Students will be challenged in three areas: ability, knowledge, and spirituality.

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   Class times are flexible, and online classes can be replayed.

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   Only a basic textbook fee is charged.

Core Convictions

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   We embrace the Lord’s Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20) and carry out the command of this passage — to make disciples of all nations — by effectively teaching biblical truth and diligently serving the church.

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   We firmly believe that Christians must exercise discipline in both their studies and their daily lives.

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   We believe in the inerrancy of the Bible; that is, the Bible is absolutely true and is the only written standard for our faith and Christian life.

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   We believe that in these last days Christians should focus on proclaiming the gospel and leading people to the Lord. Every student of the 4C Bible & Missions Institute should have practical missions experience.

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   We are convinced that cooperating with Christians, churches, and Christian organizations who share the same faith and values is consistent with biblical principles.

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   We believe that innovative creative work can more effectively display the beauty of the Lord.

Program Areas

The 4C Bible & Missions Institute is a ministry of the Christian Creative Communication Center (4C). The President of the Center serves as President of the Institute, and must report at least once a year, at the annual board meeting, to the directors of the Christian Creative Communication Center on the Institute’s finances, personnel, and overall operations. The Board of Directors of the Christian Creative Communication Center also serves as the Institute’s Advisory Committee.

The Institute comprises the following departments

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   Department of Biblical Education — courses offered: Bible Reading and Hermeneutics, Biblical Backgrounds, the Pentateuch, the Historical Books, Psalms and Proverbs, the Prophets, the Gospels, the Epistles, Revelation

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   Department of Systematic Theology — courses offered: the Trinity, Soteriology, Anthropology, Bibliology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Angelology, Theology of Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, History of Theology, Apologetics, Survey of Doctrine

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   Department of Missions — courses offered: History of Missions, Theology of Missions, Cross-Cultural Missions, practical equipping: Cat & Dog Theology, Evangelism Explosion (EE) training, Understanding Cults and Heresies.

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   Department of Pastoral Ministry — courses offered: Ministry Leadership, Effective Church Leadership, Marriage and Family, Effective Pastoral Care, Discipleship Training, Biblical Counseling, Worship Studies, Homiletics, Church Administration, Religious Education, Multimedia Creation

Each department is managed by a department director, who is appointed directly by the President of the Institute. Department directors help coordinate the general affairs of their departments and ensure that each department offers courses of the highest professional quality.

Admission Requirements

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   Applicants must be born-again Christians.

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   Applicants must fully affirm the Statement of Faith of the 4C Bible & Missions Institute (see Appendix A).

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   Applicants must be actively serving in their own church.

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   Applicants must hold membership in an orthodox evangelical church.

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   Applicants must be diligent in study and earnest in pursuit.

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   Applicants must be recommended by the pastor of their church and two spiritual leaders.

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   Applicants must be able to read and write Chinese.

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   Applicants must complete and submit the application form before the registration deadline.

Academic Requirements

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   Each course carries 3 credit hours.

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   Each student must complete at least 50 credits in order to graduate (50 credits are equivalent to 16 courses plus two missions practicums).

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   The following courses are required for graduation: Bible Reading and Hermeneutics, Biblical Backgrounds, Cat & Dog Theology, Survey of Doctrine, the Trinity, Perspective, Ministry Leadership, Innovation and Creativity, and two short-term mission trips.

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   Students must complete the assignments specified for each course and pay the basic fee.

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   Those who successfully complete an individual course will each receive a certificate as encouragement.

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   Those who successfully earn 16 certificates plus two missions practicums will be awarded a diploma of the 4C Bible & Missions Institute.

Course Schedule

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   The academic year is divided into four terms (January–March, April–June, July–September, October–December).

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   Each term offers two or more courses (but no more than four) from which students may choose.

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   Classes are held on Saturdays and Mondays.

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   Saturday classes are held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

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   Monday classes are held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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   The Institute’s teaching site is currently located in Dallas.

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   As circumstances permit, the Institute will from time to time offer intensive courses, meeting eight hours a day for five consecutive days.

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   At least two short-term mission opportunities are offered each year.

Fees

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   Tuition for every course in the program is waived. However, students must pay a basic fee of US$200 per course at registration. This fee covers books, lecture notes, and all administrative expenses. Those who register one month before the course begins receive a 20% discount.

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   Students facing financial hardship may apply for financial aid. The Institute will consider each case individually and grant aid at its discretion. Students in need must submit a written application describing their financial hardship in detail for the Institute’s thorough review. Once approved by the Institute’s Advisory Committee, the student will be exempted from the US$200 fee

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   A student who withdraws before the course begins will receive a full refund of the fee. Once the course has begun, a student who withdraws within the first month will receive a 50% refund. From the second month onward, no refund will be given.

Discipline

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   A student who is absent for three consecutive weeks without reasonable explanation will be barred from attending that course for the remainder of the term. Reasonable grounds for absence include illness, accident, death in the family, jury duty, or other urgent and unforeseeable circumstances.

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   A student who engages in conduct inconsistent with the faith — such as breaking the law, improper behavior, cursing, smoking, drunkenness, immoral conduct, or disrespect toward instructors — will be suspended from classes. In serious cases, the student will be expelled from the Institute and permanently disqualified from study at this Institute.

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   Students may not attend class until the basic fee has been paid.

Application Procedure

If you wish to apply for admission

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   Applicants should contact the 4C Bible & Missions Institute directly to request an application form.

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   Applicants may download the Institute Policy, the application form, and the recommendation letter form from the links below.

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   Mail the completed application form, with a recent photo attached, to 4C Bible Missions Institute (address: 3115 W. Parker Rd., Suite 250, Plano, TX 75023).

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   Recommendation letters may be enclosed with the application form or mailed by the recommender to the Institute.

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   Once approved by the Advisory Committee, the applicant will be notified in writing.

4C Admissions Office 3115 W. Parker Road, Suite 250 Plano, TX 75023