Welcome CIB Interns, Students and Potential Students (and Parents).  On this page you will find information on the CIB campus, and the rules and guidlines which you must use while on campus, in the classroom, and in some cases while off campus. The information is published in alphabetical order.  You will need to read this page at the beginning of each Semester so that any changes will be fresh in your mind.

Assignments
All assignments are due on time. Submission format (via email, hard copy, typed or hand written) is determined by the Professor. A pattern of late papers or papers receiving a "M" (see Grading below) will result in your class dropping to an AUDIT status and will become a no-credit course.

Attitudes & Actions
All atttitudes & Actions are expected to conform to and reflect those taught in the Bible.  What is taught in the Bible is expected to be honored by all students and staff in both their Public and Private Lives.  Problems in this area may be grounds for dismissal.

Books & Supplies
All books and supplies must be paid for upon receiving them. All books will be purchased through The Aspen Grove Book Store in Ontario (Boise, McCall purchase in class).  Please obtain and submit your Student I.D. card to them for your discount(s).  Each Semester you will purchase a PACKAGE of texts at one time.  All books required for your classes will be contained in that package. Please be aware that you will purchase some texts which you will not receive until you are in class.

Campus Locations & Housing
CIB has campuses in the Boise and the Ontario/Payettte areas.  Housing is available at the Payette, Idaho Campus only.  Damage in any form by any student to any part of any facility will be the responsibility of the Student causing it. Unless repairs are accomplished in an orderly time (right away!) that student will be dismissed.

Charnock Institute of the Bible - Boise
11710 W. Lake Hazel Rd.
Boise, Idaho, 83709

Charnock Institute of the Bible - Payette (Housing Available)
427 14th Ave N.
Payette, Idaho   83661

Candidate (Intern)
All potential Interns at CIB spend their first year as a candidate.  During this time potential Interns are expected to participate in ministry.  This does not imply that the student will be accepted into the Intern Program.  At the end of the first year and the completion of the "Knowing God" series of classes students may make application for entrance into the full program.  Students entering into the full program must be fluent in Greek and have a mastery of basic Latin.  Candidates begin classes in summer session with Intensive Greek Grammar and continue on with Rapid Greek Reading and Syntax.  The second summer Intensive Latin is taken before entering the Internship Program.

All students must obtain an APPLE lap-top (MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air).  You can run (if needed) your old Windows system and Software on your new Mac. All required software used at CIB will be given to you at Student Orientation, or in your Intro to Biblical Tools & Research class.

Conduct
All students are expected to behave in a manner consistent with Scripture. To conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring dishonor to God, Charnock Institute of the Bible, their Churches, or themselves. Sexual activity in any form outside of the confines of the marriage between a man and his wife shall be grounds for dismissal for both staff and students. This includes any use of porn. The use of language which is Christ honoring is required of all students and staff.

Corespondence Courses
CIB offers NO Correspondence Courses.  We are developing CIB Online which will be available in the next few years.  More information about CIB Online will be available to our Supporters, and the the public when we are nearing the time to make classes available in this format.

Credit Transfer
CIB may or may not accept transfer from another Institution, and our Credits may or may not be accepted by another Institution. Please do not assume anything if you plan on transfering Credits. CIB requires all Credit for course work be a "B" or higher for transfer (Please do not assume any course work will be accepted, even with acceptable grades).  Please make sure that you speak directly to any other Institute of Learning for subject requirements for entrance (e.g. will you need studies in Sciences, Maths, History, etc.), especially in the Post-Graduate fields.  CIB will offer several classes to Interns seeking to go on to a Master's Program to provide (if possible) course work needed in a specific area. CIB does not grant Credit for Greek Grammar or Latin Grammar (except for transfer purposes). Latin & Greek Grammar have historically been Jr. High courses. This is why these are offered in Summer sessions and not as a part of our main curriculum.

Degrees
CIB offers a 2 year A.B.S. (Associate in Biblical Studies), a 4 year B.Th. (Bachelor of Theology) for completion of the Internship Program, a 3-4 year Th.M. (Master of Theology) for Post-Graduate studies and One Doctorate Degree requiring 7 years to complete (5 years in full time ministry, 2 years research).

1 Year - Diploma in Biblical Studies (Knowing God Series)
2 Year - Associate in Biblical Studies (Includes Summers)
4 Year - Bachelor of Theology

    - Post Graduate -
3 Year - Master of Theology (4 years if Student has no Language background)
7 Year - Doctor of Religious Philosophy (5 years of this must be spent in full time ministry)

Degrees -Minor
CIB offers course work in several fields designed to assist Interns in obtaining a Minor Degree in several fields of study related to further education at another Institute of Learning.  These include Science, History (World & Ecclesiastical), and others.  Please contact the office for any needs in this area. Students will need to designate their Minor by the end of the second year.

Diploma In Biblical Studies
The Knowing God Program is a series of ten classes offered in the first year at CIB and leads to a Diploma In Biblical Studies for those who complete the course work.  This program is required of ALL seeking full time status at CIB.

Dress
All students must be in a minimum of semi-formal clothing (with clothing in good repair) when attending classes. Men must wear ties. The exception to this is summer courses. Any student asked to make changes in clothing by the staff shall make those changes immediately without dispute, even if this means missing the class itself.

E-mail is an important way for us to communicate with you.  You will need to set up an e-mail account through the office.  Many items at CIB will be given to you directly by this avenue (assignments, schedules, etc.) and some assignments will be submitted to Staff also. Please check your e-mail daily. Please do not pass e-mail addresses, which are not your own, to anyone else without permission(s).

Grading
Grading at CIB is as follows:

Mark                                               Percentage    Numerical
SCL        Summa Cum Laude            94 -100           4.00
CL          Cum Laude                         90 - 93            3.70
SCH       Summa Cum Honore           87 - 89            3.30
CH         Cum Honore                        84 - 86            3.00
MCH      Minimo Cum Honore          80 - 83            2.70
M            Minime                                0 - 79              0.00

Minime is a failing or unacceptable grade.  Any and all work receiving a "M" is considered a rejected paper and must be repeated.  A continual receiving of Minime on multiple papers in a class (3 or more) will require an Audit consideration.

Housing
All housing is ultimately the responsibility of the student. There is housing available at the Payette Campus only. Contact the office with your needs as soon as possible.

Internet
CIB privides High Speed Wireless Internet Access to all students in the Boise & Payette areas.  Students may use any CIB Campus to access SELECT classes from any other CIB Campus.  Full Time Students are required to obtain an APPLE Lap-Top (MacBook, MacBook Pro or MacBook Air); these all come with wireless capabilities.

Internship
This is the three year program beginning AFTER the first year has been completed. The program is by Invitation Only. You must be fluent in Greek and basic Latin for entrance (Greek and Latin Grammars are offered in Intensive summer sessions, Greek Rapid Reading & Syntax are offered as part of the Knowing God Program in the first year). Upon entrance into the Internship Program you will enter into ministry 10 hours per week for three years.  The program concludes with a B.Th.

Internship Request
Please request an Internship Application from the office.  First year students enter into a probatio status for one year in which they are required to participate in ministry.  At the beginning and end of this year potential Interns will be interviewed by CIB staff.

Interviews
Students taking more than 2 classes will need to Interview with CIB staff.

Jobs/Work
Full time Students may not work more than 20 hours per week unless this has been approved by the Director.  It is best not to work the 1st Semester at all.  Please make sure there are no scheduling conflicts between work and classes.  There are some areas (classes) of CIB which require Students to leave the area for extended periods of time and travel.  You will need to make arrangements for these times in advance.

Lectures
Some classes are lecture in format.  Please use pens (no pencils) in class. Use black and blue only (no red, green, etc.). When taking notes, leave 1/3 of the paper on the right hand side blank for study and comments at a later time.  When reviewing these notes, on the right side of the paper write headings, titles, key terms, etc.  This will allow for a quick review at a glance.

Meals
All meals are the responsibility of the student. Some housing and meal pograms may be available depending upon Campus location. When taking your meals on any CIB campus, please make sure your area is left clean.

Missions
Some classes require students to be with Missionaries for extended periods of time. Students are expected and required to make all arrangements needed to complete these ministry requirements. Time away from campus will be required. All second Semester students in the Knowing God Program must make preparation before the end of the First Semester for the "Missions & Outreach" class.

Office Equipment
Please do not use office for personal use or without permission. Interns may have certain equipment use requirements; please make sure the staff is clear on any needs you have in this area.

Paper
Please bring lined paper to class for taking notes. All assignments, unless otherwise noted, must be typed for submission.  Please use 8.5 X 11 white paper for class work.

Payments
All payments to CIB are due when scheduled unless previous arrangements are made. Payment schedules are agreed upon before classes are attended. All payments are due upon the first of each month. Late payments may create problems with your relationship with CIB. Please contact us before any problems arise.

Pens
When in class please use PENs with black or blue ink only.  This does  away with several problems. Do not use pencils.

Probatio
This term describes the status of all Intern Candidates for their first year.  During the probatio the staff evaluates the student, his work, and his ability to continue on with more difficult work at CIB. If the student successfully completes the probatio (eith proper conduct, attitudes, etc.) he is accepted into the full Internship Program.

Publications
CIB publishes certain Books, Texts, Course Materials, etc.  All materials published by CIB will be copyrighted by the author and published by permission.  Please do not copy these materials without permission from the author(s).

CIB receives some requests for Pulpit Supply. To participate you must have your own transportation. These opportunities pay an unspecified amount of financial remuneration and are solely between the Church and Individual performing this ministry. These requests are given out only as a grace and do not imply any approval or relationship between any Individuals, Ministries, Churches, etc. and Charnock Institute of the Bible or its Staff.

Reading
CIB has an intensive reading schedule. If you are a poor reader, we are not the College for you. (Contact the office for information on local resources to help you in this area.) If your course work becomes too heavy to keep up, please inform the office immediately and one class (to be determined by Staff) will be dropped. You must make up this class at another time.

Remedial Courses
CIB does not offer Remedial courses. If you struggle with reading, english, etc. you will need to take these at a School in your area. Please select/use a Private School so that your instruction will be more personal and have greater quality.

Shiloh Bible Camp is a ministry which is working with CIB. Interns ministering with Shiloh will be under the direct supervision of those responsible for Shiloh's Ministries. If you have any questions concerning Shiloh and its ministries you may contact by phone or e-mail Nathan Bath or Ed Renk (see link "CIB Board & Staff"). Not all ministries are limited to the Camp itself. Both Nathan and Ed are AMF missionaries and involved year-round in other ministry opportunities in both Idaho and Oregon.

Software
Most Software needed will be provided through the office. However, there may be other software which you will need to obtain. ALL new APPLE brand computers will run WINDOWS so please obtain APPLE brands.  The provided Software should be installed (get the CD through the office) on you Mac. It is our desire to create an entire library of both software and books in the future.

Student Orientation
All new students must attend Student Orientation at the scheduled date. New Student orientations are held the last week of August.

Student Teaching
Select opportunities may be available at CIB for students to use their new skills in a real classroom. These must all be cleared through the staff.

Thesis (Public Defense)
All Interns are expected to finish their education with a public defense of a thesis. This is conducted by the Staff and Guests (including Pastors). This will be conducted the last week of classes and all students are expected/required to attend.

Transportation
Unless otherwise directed, all transportation is the responsibility of the Student. Some ministry events will provide transportation when needed to archaeology digs, special camps, etc. Please make sure of each situation before you assume that all arrangements are made.

Tuition Payments
CIB offers several payment plans. All financial agreements must be made before classes begin. Failure to meet financial obligations may be cause for dismisal.  Interns and Intern Candidates must see the Director for Tuition costs and payments.

Typing
Please make sure that you have BASIC typing skills before arriving at CIB. Purchase a typing course if you need to and work through it. Contact us for information on a local program.

Questions
Please ask if you do not know.

A Signature is required stating that you have read and agree with this handbook.  You may print this page and sign it.  See that it gets to the office before classes begin.


"I have read the student handbook (defined as all pages on this site of charnockedu.com) and agree that I will comply with all that is in it." (You may sigh this form on the application)


Signed __________________________________________  Date __________________


Parent Signature if Student is under 18 _________________________________________


 

Charnock Institute of the Bible
427  14 Ave. N.
Payette, ID 83661

Phone
1.208.642.4632

email
registrar@charnockedu.com