General Information
Student Life
SPIRITUAL LIFE
The spiritual growth of students is of primary concern to the administration and faculty of Puerto Rico Baptist College. Daily personal devotions are encouraged, and devotional
groups meet regularly in all of the student residences.
1. Chapel Services
Daily chapel is a vital part of the spiritual atmosphere of Puerto Rico Baptist College. All students carrying twelve or more credit hours are required to attend chapel. Part-time students and special students are encouraged to attend chapel on the days in which they have a class. One chapel period a week is set aside for special activities.
2. Christian Service
A Christian education is valuable only when it is used in the service of Christ. Puerto Rico Baptist College expects students to serve Christ in local fundmental independent Baptist churches. Activities include child evangelism and Sunday School classes for the young women and various types of ministries in nearby churches for the young men. Participation in some form of Christian service is expected of each student and is a practical application of the spiritual training the students receive in the classroom. These activities help to prepare the students for an effective life of Christian service and soulwinning.
3. Mission Prayer Club
A voluntary Mission Prayer Club has been organized where once a week the students meet to pray for specific fundamental missionaries and ministries around the world.
4. Prayer Meetings
Every night the students hold group prayer meetings before going to bed. Also, one day each semester is set aside for special emphasis on prayer.
5. Soul-winning Day
All Students are expected to testify and to try to win souls throughout the whole year; but one day each semester, classes are suspended and all of the Student body and members of the faculty go to a specific area to go door-to-door, giving out tracts and literature and witnessing to the people about Christ. This activity is carried out in conjunction with a local church or a new mission work that is being established.
HOUSING FOR SINGLE STUDENTS
Each single, full-time student must live in the College Dormitory unless he or she lives with his or her parents in the San Juan/Bayamon area. All dormitory students must submit to all rules in the Student Handbook.On the weekends, students from Puerto Rico should return to their homes and churches. The other students will be assigned to serve in local fundamental independent Baptist
churches throughout the island.
HOUSING FOR MARRIED STUDENTS
Although the College does not have housing facilities for married students, it does make every effort to help them find suitable housing accommodations near the school.SOCIAL LIFE
The school considers the social life of its students an important part of the development of Christian character and poise and endeavors to offer a balanced program of social activities during the school year. The students, under the direction of the faculty, plan parties, outings, game nights and other activities.RULES AND REGULATIONS
Specific policies applying to the various areas of life on the campus and in student housing are in the Student Handbook. Each student must read and sign the statement promising to obey the rules in order to register. The rules are reasonable and necessary for successful Christian living while enrolled in Puerto Rico Baptist College.Puerto Rico Baptist College, as a Christian institution, expects its students to not only live above reproach but also to exemplify Christian unselfishness and kindness in their dealings with faculty and fellow students.
Discipline at Puerto Rico Baptist College is administered by the Faculty and Administration. Discipline is administered on a demerit basis. Details are in the Student
Handbook.
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
One of the advantages of a small college is the opportunity for students to have personal contact with faculty members. Puerto Rico Baptist College strengthens its students with Biblical counsel on spiritual, personal, and academic problems. The counsel of the President and Administration and other faculty members is always available.NOTICE
To all students, staff and faculty members:In the event of a catastrophe such as, but not limited to, fire, windstorm, hail, explosion, riot, civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles and smoke, Puerto Rico Baptist College is not liable for personal injuries and/or damage to any personal belongings. Neither is Puerto Rico Baptist College liable for theft of personal belongings.
ADMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION POLICY
The Puerto Rico Baptist College admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to participate in all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally available to students of the College. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of admission requirements, educational regulations, scholarship programs, athletic programs, social programs or any other programs administered by the College.GENERAL STATEMENT REGARDING EXPENSES
It is the aim of the Puerto Rico Baptist College to keep expenses at a minimum. Actually, the money received from students in tuition and fees does not cover our operating expenses, and it is necessary for the College to receive considerable outside financial assistance in order to operate. Thus all students are required to meet their obligations to the College promptly.
PRBC is a member of the American Association of Christian Colleges and Seminaries and is registered in the State Department of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as a non-profit religious educational institution.
This school is authorized under US Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
CHANGES IN CATALOG
The catalog contains current information regarding admissions, degree requirements, fees, regulations, and course offerings. The policy of Puerto Rico Baptist College is to
give advance notice of change, whenever possible, to permit adjustment. However, Puerto Rico Baptist College reserves the right to make changes, without advance notice, when it is deemed necessary.