Student Information
Welcome To Bible Way Institute
When you signed up for Bible Way Institute training, you took an important spiritual step. You did not enroll in a program of a denomination or organization. You enrolled in a “school of the spirit.” It is the training of your spirit by the Holy Spirit—and that schooling never ends.
The purpose of Bible Way Institute training is not just to provide a mountain top spiritual experience and then send you back into the valley of life to lose it. The true test of your training will be the ability to take what you learn in Bible Way institute back into the valley of everyday life and ministry and use it. The success of your experience also rests in your willingness to pass on to others what you learn.
“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” (II Timothy 2:2)
Student Life
Chapel Services
Bible Way Institute chapel services provide a time when staff and students come together to worship God. Old time preaching and the fervent spirit of worship that pervades each service. As the name of the Lord is magnified and lifted up, one senses the presence of God as His Holy Spirit ministers to hearts. We are a Pentecostal body of believers who possess the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. We desire the move of God’s Spirit and encourage the operation of spiritual gifts in our services. At Bible Way Institute chapel services, you will experience the difference.
Missions Convention
A vital part of our school spiritual life is our annual missions convention. Each easter Bible Way Bible Institute comes alive with activities related to missions – contests, posters, ethnic foods, and more. Missionary evangelists share their experiences with the student body in classes and chapel services. A new awareness of the need for missions is developed, and each student is given the opportunity to answer the missionary call – either by dedicating his/her life to missions or by supporting missions through prayer and financial giving.
All Night Prayers
Each month the students meet together with their dean for a time of prayer. Students are encouraged to reach out beyond their own need and touch the need of another through Scripture, a recent testimony, or prayer – individually and as a body. Students have experienced wonderful times of refreshing in His presence during dorm prayers.
Soul-Winning Prayers
Students with a burden for the lost get together one hour per week to fast and pray for the salvation of the unsaved. They rejoice together when friends and loved ones accept Christ as their personal Saviour.
Class Organizations
Each class plays an active role in the school. Every week, each class meets for prayer and business meetings. Classes are involved with Student Council and other activities such as social functions, special conventions, yearbook and the graduation banquet.
Student Government
The Student Association of Bible Way Bible Institute is the liaison between the student body and the staff. The Student Association, together with the administration of Bible Way Bible Institute, aims to meet the needs of the student body by maintaining a balance in the spiritual, social, and academic areas. The ultimate goal of the Student Association is to ensure that students reap the maximum benefits of Bible Way Bible Institute student life.
Welcome Week
“Welcome Week” takes place in the September term. This week consists of many class competitions organized by the Student body; activities including volleyball, ping pong, games, football, etc. ending on Saturday night with out ‘Welcome Social” for the incoming students. Members of the student Association participate in all chapel that week.
Spirit Week
‘Spirit Week” takes place in the Easter term. Similar to “Welcome Week” there are many class competition activities including football, volleyball, jeopardy etc. The winning class’ name and year is then put on a plaque presented on “Class Night” and placed in the student lounge. Members of the Student Association participate in all chapel services as well.
Socials
Socials include a variety of activities, such as special meals, games, films, skits, and sports are held several times each semester. These fun-filled events provide student and staff social interaction and fellowship promoting school spirit and unity.
Open House
Our three day Open House weekend is held to introduce prospective students to the “experience” of Bible Way Bible Institute. From Monday afternoon until the Wednesday brunch, each participant is provided the opportunity to attend classes, interact with staff and students, dine in the cafeteria and worship in a special chapel service. All are welcomed to these free days of fun, food, fellowship and facts.
Student Admissions
Candidates must be: –
- 17 years old or older
- 2 years born-again experience and approved Christian character
- A definite conviction of the call of God is preferred
- Reasonably sound health
- A degree of spiritual maturity. The applicant must show good evidence of a desire to do God’s will in all things and show a spirit of cooperation with Bible Way Institute high standards for Christian living and conducts.
For your convenience, we have included a printable application. (BWI Application link)
Personal Essay:
Please submit with the application an essay (200 to 500 words) in your own handwriting which will cover the following points:
- Your Conversion, First, give the Scriptural foundation upon which you base your salvation. Secondly, relate your own personal experience. Include the date and place of your conversion.
- Your major spiritual experience and development since your conversion.
- Your place and practice of Bible study, prayer and witnessing.
- Do you believe that god has called you a definite Christian work?
- For what specific ministry would you like to study? (Pastoral, Evangelistic, Missionary, Christian Education, Youth Worker, Children’s Work).
- When and under what circumstances did you first know definitely that you were called by God to this ministry/
- Since your call have you experienced anything that you have interpreted as a confirmation?
- Have people close to you either encouraged or discouraged you to go ahead and fulfill your call? In either case, please explain your reaction.
- If not called to a specific ministry, what are your plans for the future and reasons for attending Bible Way Bible Institute.
APPLICATION CHECK LIST:
This list will guide you through the steps necessary to complete your application.
1. Completely fill out the application.
- ___ Include a small photograph of yourself.
- ___ Include a $100.00 non-refundable application fee.
- ___ Include your handwritten essay.
2. Reference Forms:
- ___ Ask your Pastor to complete and return the Pastor’s Reference Form to the Director of Admissions.
- ___ Ask your Sunday School Superintendent or Sunday School Teacher to complete and return their Reference Form to the Director of Admissions.
- ___ Give the one (1) Christian Friend Reference Forms to people who know you well other than as a student. Ask them to complete and return them to the Director of Admissions.
3. Medical Forms:
- ___ Certificate of Medical Examination. Have your physician complete the medical form and return it to the Director of Admissions.
NOTE: All forms and correspondence should be mailed to:
Director of Admissions,
Bible Way Institute,
Henry Street East,
Enterprise Village, Chaguanas.
Following the application instruction, fill out the student application for admission forms and send them to: Dean of admission Bible Way Institute, Henry Street Enterprise Village Chaguanas
Also Provide;
- An application, photo , handwritten essay, plus $100 application fee (non-refundable)
- Reference forms from your pastor and two other designated people
- Certificate of Medical Examination accompanied by immunization record
Registration
The registration schedule for the school is listed in the school’s calendar. A late registration fee of $25.00 will be charged to all students who register after the scheduled registration day.
Transfer Students
Students who have studied at other colleges, school, or Bible School, and who desire credit for work at Bible Way Institute, must submit official transcripts accompanied by current school catalogue to the Dean. A minimum of one year of study at the Bible Way Bible Institute is required to receive an Bible Way Bible Institute diploma. One year of study of minimum of 32 credits.
Entrance Examinations
All first-year students will be required to take a diagnostic examination in English. The English test determines whether or not the student will be required to take the remedial course in Developmental English.
School Guidelines
An orientation program, designed to acquaint students with the school and to effect an easy transition into Bible Way Bible Institute school life, precedes the beginning of classes.
Orientation include an introduction to the spiritual and educational objectives of the Bible Way Institute and outline of the academic program and information on school procedures and regulations
Class Attendance
It is anticipated that students attend all scheduled class sessions for courses in which they are enrolled. The student’s instructor decides whether or not a student may make up class work, quizzes or examination missed while absent.
Tardiness
Three times tardy to any given course is equivalent to one absence. Being more than thirty minutes tardy with out approval to any given class is equivalent to one absence.
Absences
Students are expected to attend all the classes for the subject(s) in which they are enrolled.
Attendance in distance education constitutes successful completion of assignments in allotted time frames, consistent communication with professors and classmates, and good standing with the finance department. Unexcused absence from more than 30% of the classes for a subject will result in forfeiture of all credits for that subject.
An exception to the 70% rule may be made if the absences are due to acceptable reasons, and if the student is able to satisfy the requirements for that subject (e.g., by completing additional assignments and/or field work). Granting or refusing this privilege will be at the faculty mentor’s discretion.
The Faculty mentor and or Dean will counsel students failing to maintain satisfactory attendance, and an attempt will be made to solve the problem. Continued unsatisfactory attendance will be sufficient grounds for dismissal.
Re- admission may be permitted if the student can show the Dean that the problem has been overcome. For external study students, unless the mentor has assigned a specific residency requirement, no specific attendance requirements exist. However, personal discipline in daily study is essential
Chapel Attendance
Chapel services, all night prayers, soul-winning prayers and bible reading are mandatory for all students.
Conduct
Students are obligated to abide by the rules and regulations of the school. Failure to do so may be cause for dismissal.
Any student with less than a 2.00 average will be placed on academic probation. This means that the student’s grades must improve during the following semester or he/she will not be able to get a diploma at graduation if he/she grades is not improve to 3.0 or more. Please note that student on academic probation, must improve their grades during the following semester or he/she will be subject to dismissal.
A student’s academic status will be determined by his/her average in the last completed semester and will be reviewed every 6 ½ weeks
Students on academic probation will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular activities.
An overall average (2 years ) of 3.0 or more must be carried to earn the school’s diploma. All required subjects must have an average of c or better
If the overall average (2 years ) of 3.0 or more is not carried the student will only earn a “ period of study certificate ’’
The Dean will have the final say on whether the student will be dismissed or not.
| Letter | Grades | Per Credit Hour | Grading Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior | 4 grade points | 94.5-100 = A |
| B | Good | 3 grade points | 91.5-94.4 = A- |
| C | Average | 2 grade points | 88.5-91.4 = B+ |
| D | Poor | 1 grade point | 85.5-88.4 = B |
| F | Failure | 0 grade points | 82.5-85.4 = B- |
| I | Incomplete | 0 grade points | 79.5-82.4 = C+ |
| V | Audit | 0 grade points | 76.5-79.4 = C |
| WP | Withdrawn passing | 0 grade points | 73.5-76.4 = C- |
| WF | Withdrawn failing | 0 grade points | 70.5-73.4 = D |
| . | . | . | Below 70.5 = F |
- Approval by the faculty, Board of Directors of the School, the students’ Christian character and conduct.
- ·A student’s name may be removed from the graduation list if his/her character or conduct is not approved.
- ·Satisfactory completion of all course with at least an average of C or better
- An infilling of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4, 10:44 –46 and 19:8
- To participate in any part of graduation, the student’s school accounts must be paid in full