NCI Certification Training Program

National Chaplains Institute

A Division of Biblical Life College & Seminary

P. O. Box 588

Marshfield, MO 65706-0588

Phone: (417) 859-0881 | Fax: (417) 468-2037

E-Mail: biblicallife@centurytel.net

Website: www.biblical-life.com

BLCS is a member of and its programs accredited by:

v Accrediting Commission International

v American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions

BLCS is also a member of:

v Western Collegium of Bible Schools

The Christian Chaplain Certification Program offered by NCI has been endorsed by the National Chaplains Association.

This catalog contains current information regarding NCI admissions, certification programs, fees, policies and procedures. The policy of NCI is to give advanced notice of change, whenever possible, to permit adjustment. If the student drops out of NCI or becomes inactive and later returns, he is under the jurisdiction of the policies and procedures of the catalog in effect at the time of his return.

To avoid redundancy in writing, this catalog is written in gender neutral. All references to “he” or “his” should be considered as referring to both male and female students.

The Purpose of NCI

NCI was founded under Biblical Life College and Seminary (BLCS) to provide training specific to the ministry of the Christian Chaplain. Thus all courses offered through NCI do not deal with theology, doctrine or other areas of ministerial preparation that should be addressed by the colleges representing the student’s denomination or church group. All credits earned through NCI can be transferred into a degree program through BLCS, if the student so desires.

Accreditation & Memberships

Our BLCS is a member of and its programs accredited by:

American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions

P. O. Box 8939 • Rocky Mount, NC 27804-8939 • 252-451-0024

Accrediting Commission International

P.O. Box 1030 • Beebe, AR 72012-1030 • 501-882-5257

These Christian associations have not applied for recognition from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) nor by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). (Note: The primary purpose of U.S. DOE approval is for participation in the Guaranteed Student Loan Program and the gaining of Federal funding.) It is the conviction of these associations and all member schools that Christian schools which maintain the separation of Church and State should not participate in these programs. The participation with secular agencies would bring Christian education under secular control.

A Final Note Regarding Accreditation

If your sole purpose for seeking an education is for the Gospel Ministry or a related field with Christian ministry, secular accreditation is not necessary or required. All Christian churches accept quality Christian education regardless of which accrediting group (if any) a school is with. If you are studying for other than ministry, to become a business administrator, engineer, lawyer, etc., make sure that the school you are going to study with belongs to a regional (or national) accrediting association that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In secular education, this type of accreditation is essential. For education of those in Christian service, secular accreditation does nothing for Christian education other than making the tuition beyond the reach of most ministers.

Other Memberships

BLCS is also a member of:

Western Collegium of Bible Schools.

P. O. Box 912 • Kelso, WA 98626-0912 • 360-577-0586

Legal Standing

BLCS has exempt standing as a religious educational institution in accordance with the Missouri Educational Code provisions 173.600 through 173.618 RSMo from the Coordinating Board of Higher Education for the State of Missouri.

BLCS is also listed in the National Center for Educational Statistics Directory of Postsecondary Institutions (U.S. Department of Education) and is an active participant of the IPEDS Program (Integrated Postsecondary Educational Data Systems). Our IDPEDS Unit ID number is 245412.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy to Students

BLCS admits students of any race, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and programs made available to the students of the school. BLCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. It is our conviction that there is no place for any type of racial prejudice in the Body of Christ!

Financial Information

Application Fee	$50.00
Tuition	$60.00 per semester credit hour
Graduation Fee	$50.00
Transcript	$7.50

NCI offers the program with all materials needed for completion. Therefore, book & tape fees are added to the overall cost of the program.

Refund Policy

No refund will be made on application fees.

Refund of tuition is as follows:

a. From 1 to 15 days—100%

b. From 16 to 30 days—80%

c. From 30 to 45 days—60%

d. After 45 days—no refund is given

A student must notify the Registrar’s Office of his intention to withdraw in writing. All materials must be received back in good condition for refund to be granted.

Grading System

A = 3.60 to 4.00 Excellent

B = 3.20 to 3.59 Superior

C = 2.80 to 3.19 Average

D = 2.50 to 2.79 Inferior

F = 0.00 to 2.49 Failure

Time Limit

The student has one year to complete the course of study.

The Christian Chaplain Certification Program

Program Prerequisite: None

Graduation Requirements: To successfully complete the course of study with a “B” or better average.

Application Fee: $50.00 • Tuition: 9 SCHS x $60.00 = $540.00

Books and Materials: $210.00 • Graduation Fee: $50.00

Total Program: $875.00 • A 10% discount given if tuition paid in full with enrollment ($787.50)

Payment Plan: $97.22 with enrollment and eight (8) monthly payments of $97.22.

*Courses*	*SCHS*
Volunteer Police Chaplain	3
Crisis Counseling	3
Teleios Therapy	3
TOTAL	9

Course Descriptions

Volunteer Police Chaplain — 3 SCHS

This course takes the student step-by-step through the process of establishing a volunteer police chaplain program in a local police station. Great detail is provided to both the type of ministry expected of a chaplain and illustrations of situations a police chaplain will face in the line of duty.

Resources: The Volunteer Spirit-filled Police Chaplain by Dr. Richard M. Cary. Published by Biblical Life Publishing.

Crisis Counseling — 3 SCHS

This course provides a detailed model and various methods used in crisis counseling from a pastoral/chaplain perspective.

Resources: Crisis Counseling by H. Norman Wright. Published by Regal Books.

Teleios Therapy Program — 3 SCHS

The Teleios Therapy Program provides a study of temperament, personality, character and spirituality and shows the student how to bridge the gap from where he is to where God wants him to be. This course provides Biblical psychometric testing instruments that can be used without royalties in ministry.

Resources: Bridging the Gap Design by Dr. Gary Jung. Published by Biblical Life Publishing. Workbook, Exam, eight audio lectures, master copies of all forms and instruments, and a license from ABLE to reproduce the forms and instruments for life (for personal use in ministry only). [NOTE: This package without college credit is marketed through ABLE for $225.00. Special arrangements have been made to make these valuable materials for the Chaplains Program at a greatly reduced rate.]

Certificates and Certification

At the completion of each of the three courses in the program, a handsome 8 1/2” x 11” Certification of Completion will be issued by NCI.

The level of certification granted is based upon the academic ministerial education of the student. The levels are given below:

No Ministerial Degree: Certified Christian Chaplain
Bachelor Degree (Ministerial): Certified Christian Chaplain—Advanced
Masters Degree (Ministerial): Certified Christian Chaplain—Fellow
Doctoral Degree (Ministerial): Certified Christian Chaplain—Diplomate

Transfer of Credits Completed in the Program

Credits completed in the NCI program are transferable into Biblical Life College & Seminary for the completion of a degree program. BLCS can continue to serve your educational needs through the doctoral level through nontraditional education. For more information on BLCS, visit our website at http://www.biblical-life.com to either request a catalog or download the current version in Adobe Acrobat.