Admission Criteria
CEBA is committed to the training of men and women for Christian leadership,
both lay and clerical. Because of this commitment, we seek to admit persons whose
motivation, character, and aptitude are in keeping with this purpose. The application
process is designed to help you and the college determine your readiness for
Bible College. The admissions process is designed to help ensure that individuals
who enter our program will complete it.
Applicant Assessment
CEBA evaluates an applicant’s readiness in the following four areas:
Spiritual Readiness
Applicants to the School of Theology or School
of Music must give evidence of a born-again
experience and a consistent lifestyle that reflects biblical character
and spiritual growth. Since
certain activities are not consistent with
a Christian testimony, you are expected to have lived apart from specific
activities for at least
one year prior to the semester in which you
wish to enroll.
The reference forms submitted on your behalf by Christian friends and by your
pastor (or your pastor’s designee) help us assess your spiritual readiness.
Our intent is not to be legalistic or exclusive.
Because of the rigors of ministerial training, it is essential that
we see a certain degree
of spiritual consistency in your life.
CEBA is a Christian college; we require that you accept the CEBA doctrinal statement.
(See page 11 of this catalog for a copy of this statement.) If you
accept our doctrinal statement, you are welcome to apply, even if you
are a member of another denomination or an independent church.
Academic Readiness
Applicants must have sufficient educational background to enable them to perform
at the college level. A high school diploma or GED (General Education Development)
is required for admission.
Likewise, CEBA administers a Bible and theology test to all students; students
who do not pass this test are required to participate
in a non-credit Bible survey course, and may
be subject to further ability to benefit
restrictions.
The ability to benefit classification and its restrictions may be applied as
well to applicants whose high school grade
average is below a “C” and to older students
who are returning to school after an extended
period of time.
Physical Readiness
Health is an important factor in being able to maintain attendance, earn satisfactory grades, engage in ministry, sustain employment, and meet other demands of a college schedule. You must pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician and submit proof of this examination.
Prospective
students with chronic, debilitating, or infectious physical conditions must
inform the Admissions Officer of their situation during the application process
in order to receive appropriate guidance. The same requirement applies to prospective
students with emotional disorders, psychological disorders, or learning disabilities.
Financial Readiness
Applicants will be evaluated with regard to their ability to meet the financial demands of attending CEBA. The college does not yet quality for federal grants and loans. !!!
