06 May 2010
Welcome to... Distance Education with E.A.S.E.
Extended education
Decentralized training programs to move beyond inherent campus limitations
Adapted education
Integrated studies with significant flexibility
Strategic education
Focused learning with preferred emphasis
Effective education
Functional tools for personal or professional ministry
Did you know that you don't have to leave your home to receive a quality Bible College education? Through Pacific Life Bible College Distance Education - we bring the College to you! Adult distance learners are enrolling in unprecedented numbers. Consequently, this has necessitated creative training methods to cater to these eager students. Not one to be left behind, PLBC has been working hard to decentralize Bible learning and to help students earn credits at the same time!
CONTACTS
To contact the Director of Distance Education email
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or call 604-597-9082 or toll free 877-597-7522.
CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA OR DEGREE
Students may work toward either a 32 credit Certificate of Biblical Studies, a 64 credit Associate of Theology Diploma, or a 128 credit Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pastoral Leadership or Church Ministries or a Bachelor of Theology Degree (This is an incredible FAST TRACK DEGREE! Check it out on our Home Page under PROGRAMS, Distance Education, ACCELERATED STUDIES). Courses may be taken through Independent Studies, a LIFEline church institute, Intensives, Directed Studies, on or off campus.
TUITION AND FEES
Tuition & Fees: See Current Schedule
Course Registration Fee (currently at $15 per credit)
Books and Manuals (prices listed with courses)
PAYMENT
Payment by VISA, MasterCard is preferable, however, campus students may also pay by debit or cash. Personal cheques are not accepted. Payment must be received before course materials are shipped. Tuition fees are non-refundable and non-transferable to any other person. All books and manuals are non-returnable and non-refundable.
LIBRARY RESOURCES
Pacific Life's library resources are available to Distance Education student's who live in the area. The library fee is $10.00 per course to a maximum of $50.00 per calendar year. Please contact the Distance Education office if you wish to make use of this resource.
TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts are available to be sent to colleges upon written request from the student. The cost is $10 per transcript.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE RECEIPTS
Tuition receipts for income tax purposes will be mailed out after the end of the calendar year. This receipt covers tuition only.
SHIPMENT OF MATERIALS
Materials are generally shipped via Canada Post. Students are charged the actual shipping costs, plus a modest handling fee.
HOW TO APPLY
Click the Apply Now button on our Home Page to begin the application process.
DUE DATES AND EXTENSIONS
You will receive a due date letter with your course that indicates the time limit for completion. One credit courses are to be completed in two months and three credit courses in six months. One course extension is permitted when requested and when an extension fee of $15.00 per credit, has been paid. The completion date will be extended for the same number of months (i.e. 2 months for a one credit course, etc.). Courses not completed in the allotted time will be cancelled and an F will be the grade given on your transcript. Students may re-register for failed courses. Required courses must be completed with a 2.0 grade point average.
EXAMS
Exams are sent to the student in a sealed envelope along with the course materials. Students must be under the supervision of an EXAM PROCTOR when writing an exam.
COURSE MARKING
The general procedure is that students are required to complete all the assignments for each particular course and then submit the completed course for marking once everything has been completed. Grading of courses complies with the campus grading system - see catalogue for details. Unless we are otherwise notified, grades and completed course work should be sent through the postal system or via courier at the discretion of the Distance Education Department.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT
Curriculum development is ongoing with the goal of updating our course selection and providing online accessibility through our “Facebook like” Populi Admin site. There are other exciting possibilities being considered for the latest in distance learning. Stay tuned for developments.