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ZOE

UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE

STUDENT

HANDBOOK

Revised 8-04-09

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V (Continued) Page

Verb contractions ..................................................... 27

Videos/DVD’s ......................................................... 15

Visual illustrations ................................................... 38

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Welcome ................................................................... ii

Win-win program ...................................................... iv

Withdrawal form ...................................................... 75

Requirements ....................................................... 8

Workshop and homework procedures ..................... 29

Cluster students .................................................. 38

Activity Appraisal form ..................................... 74

Activity requirements ........................................ 38

Messages ............................................................ 38

Written homework grading ...................................... 51

Writing papers, third person ............................... 18,27

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Xn., Xnty., XP and other abbreviations .................. 24

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Your Student Number ............................................... ii

Year, credit hours ..................................................... 10

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Zoe University address ...................................... iii,33

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YOUR STUDENT NUMBER IS:

Please memorize the above number and write it on

ALL HOMEWORK COVERS handed in and

ALL COMMUNICATIONS between yourself

and Zoe University. This manual will give step-by

-step instructions to the processes of Zoe

University and help answer most questions

regarding the Distance Learning process. After

reading this manual, if there are questions that still

remain, please direct all those questions to the

following location:

ZOE UNIVERSITY

Post Office Box 8435

Jacksonville, Florida 32239

Telephone Number:

904-743-6166

Fax Number 904-743-6266

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.zoeuniversity.com

Welcome to

ZOE UNIVERSITY

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The Videos, DVDs and all materials

accompanying them are owned solely by Zoe

University and are, thereby, the property of Zoe

University. They may not be reproduced in any

manner or transcribed into written form. Students

are on their honor before God to comply with this

ordinance under penalty of expulsion.

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God,

a workman that needeth not be ashamed,

rightly dividing the Word of truth”

(2 Timothy 2:15).

PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

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S (Continued) Page

Semicolons .............................................................. 27

Sentence beginnings ................................................ 26

Sermon visuals ......................................................... 38

Shipping and Handling ............................................ 19

Shortcuts .................................................................. 27

Slang ........................................................................ 24

Spelling .................................................................... 16

Spacing .................................................................... 28

Student billing ........................................................... 7

Study Guide ............................................................. 15

Syllabus, Module Study Guide ................................ 29

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Teaching, dress ........................................................ 42

Temporary Leave of Absence form ......................... 78

Thesis Topic Approval form ................................... 73

Third person writing ........................................... 18,27

Title ......................................................................... 18

Top margin .............................................................. 23

Transcript Request form .......................................... 79

Transfer

Credits................................................................. 52

Student ................................................................ 52

Transcript review fee ............................................ 7,10

Typing, graduated work ........................................... 23

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Use of numbers ........................................................ 24

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Verbal workshops .......................................... 39,41,43

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P Page

Paragraph requirements ........................................... 23

Payment procedures ................................................... 7

Phrases ..................................................................... 37

Possessive forms of nouns ....................................... 27

Postage ..................................................................... 34

Preaching dress ........................................................ 42

Prepositions ............................................................. 24

Punctuation ......................................................... 16,23

Proofread ................................................................. 16

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Quotation marks....................................................... 25

R

Recommended Books .............................................. 63

Resource materials .............................................. 28,63

Refunds .................................................................... 13

Registrar ................................................................... 13

Reproduction and audit agreement .......................... 18

Return envelope size ................................................ 34

Return of homework ................................................ 18

Return of Videos and DVD’s ................................... 39

Rewriteable CD’s ..................................................... 38

Right margin ....................................................... 17,23

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Satan ........................................................................ 25

Scripture

Scripture identification ....................................... 16

Scripture quoting ........................................... 16,25

Scripture references ............................................ 16

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Free Tuition

Scholarships For

You And Your

Friends

“Call the laborers and give them their wages,

beginning from the last unto the first”

(Matthew 20:8).

Zoe University is investing its best

advertising dollars in its students.

WIN-WIN OPPORTUNITY

Zoe University has made a way for you

to receive tuition scholarships for you

and each of your friends who will

enroll and begin classes at Zoe

University. All you have to do is:

1. Give your personal Zoe University

Student Card to every person

desiring to attend Zoe University.

Your Student Cards will be sent to

you as soon as you pay for your

fees and tuition for the first course.

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2. Point out that if they would like to

attend Zoe University, your Student

Card is worth one hundred dollars

($100.00) off their tuition. All they

have to do is staple your Zoe

University Card to their

application form and they will

receive a $100.00 tuition

scholarship.

3. You will also get a $100.00 tuition

scholarship when Zoe University

receives your Zoe University

Student Card stapled to your

friend’s application when they

become a full-time student.

YOU as a student can attend Zoe

University FREE through Zoe

University’s Win-Win opportunity.

Need more cards? Simply contact the

REGISTRAR at Zoe University at

904-743-6166

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L Page

Leave of absence ................................................ 13,78

Left margin ......................................................... 17,23

Live workshops ....................................................... 41

Authorized items in pulpit .................................. 42

M

Manuscript sermons ................................................. 38

Margins ............................................................... 17,23

Maximum/minimum pages ...................................... 18

Messages.................................................................. 37

Ministerial Licensing ............................................... 76

Mission Statements .................................................... 1

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Neatness .............................................................. 16,29

Non-existent words .................................................. 24

Numbering pages ..................................................... 24

Number usage .......................................................... 24

O

On-campus students ................................................. 52

Ordination ........................................................... 68,76

Outline

Example .............................................................. 45

Format................................................................. 47

Notes ................................................................... 39

Workshop preparations ....................................... 43

Outstanding account balances .................................... 8

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G (Continued) Page

Information form ................................................. 65

Requirements ...................................................... 67

Grammar Requirements ........................................... 27

Guidelines for Exit Outcome Activities ................... 23

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Handling and shipping fee ....................................... 19

Heading .................................................................... 18

Homework ............................................................... 15

Homework procedures ........................................ 15,19

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Ibid ........................................................................... 56

Important Information ............................................. 15

Indefinite pronouns .................................................. 27

Informal words......................................................... 24

Instructions, outline ................................................. 47

Internet links ....................................................... 58,60

Introduction ............................................................. 27

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Justification .............................................................. 17

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King James Version ................................................. 25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ............................................................ i

Free Tuition Scholarship Available .................. v

Table of Contents ............................................ vii

CHAPTER I .................................................... 1

Mission Statement

Doctrinal Statements

General Objectives

Student Billing and Payment Procedures

Financial Information

Credit Card Authorization

CHAPTER II ................................................. 13 Refund Policy

CHAPTER III ............................................... 15

Important Information

Step by Step Guide for Completing Course Work

Exit outcome Page One Example

CHAPTER IV ................................................ 23

Guidelines for Exit Outcome Activities

Typewritten Pages

Handwritten Pages

CHAPTER V ................................................. 29

Exit Outcome Activities Workshop

and Cover Sheet Procedures

Guidelines for Cover Sheet

Cover Sheet Sample

CHAPTER VI ................................................ 33

Turning in Exit Outcome Activities and

its Return to the Student

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Individual Student

Cluster Student

Differing Opinions on Course Material

CHAPTER VII .............................................. 37

Cassette Tape/CD Workshop Messages

Workshop Activity Requirements

Outline Notes

Return of Videos and DVD’s

CHAPTER VIII ............................................ 41

Live Workshop for Cluster Students

CHAPTER IX ................................................ 43

Instructions for Outline Workshop Preparation

Preaching/Teaching Outline Format

Example of an Outline

CHAPTER X ................................................. 47

Computer Setup for the teaching outline

CHAPTER XI ................................................ 51

Course Grading and Workshops

Homework Content

CHAPTER XII .............................................. 55

Footnotes

Documentation Checklist- Footnotes

Example of an Internet Listing

CHAPTER XIII ............................................ 59

Bibliography

Sample Bibliography

Bibliography Internet Links

Documentation Checklist Bibliography

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Euphemisms ............................................................ 28

Examples

Cover sheet ......................................................... 31

Exit outcome page one........................................ 31

Footnotes ............................................................ 55

Outline ................................................................ 47

Prepositions ........................................................ 24

Exit outcome activities ....................................... 23,29

Page one example ............................................... 31

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Favorite words ......................................................... 24

Fees, late .................................................................... 8

Filling space ............................................................. 28

Financing ................................................................ 7,8

Financial statement .................................................. 19

Financial responsibilities ........................................... 7

Fonts

Bold .................................................................... 27

Type .................................................................... 17

Size ................................................................ 18,27

Footnotes ............................................................ 28,57

Footnote Internet links ............................................. 58

Formal diction ......................................................... 27

Formal papers .......................................................... 27

Formatting ............................................................... 47

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General Objectives .................................................... 3

Grade point average requirements ........................... 52

Graded assignments ................................................. 19

Graduation ............................................................... 67

Date..................................................................... 67

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C Page

Capitalizing

Bible names ........................................................ 26

Names of Deity .............................................. 26,28

Cassette tape messages ............................................ 38

CD’s ......................................................................... 38

Christian Counselor Licensing ............................ 68,77

Class Rings .............................................................. 68

Clergy ordination ..................................................... 76

Cluster Coordinator ................................................. 41

Cluster Student.................................................... 34,41

Colloquial language ................................................. 24

Colons ...................................................................... 27

Commas, spacing ..................................................... 27

Competency based modules ................................ 15,51

Computer setup for Outline Formatting ................... 47

Conclusion ............................................................... 27

Contemporary idioms .............................................. 24

Contents ................................................................... 24

Course completion guide ......................................... 16

Completion time ................................................ 16

Course grading ......................................................... 51

Course Material ....................................................... 15

Cover binders ........................................................... 17

Cover sheet example ........................................... 17,29

Credit card authorization ......................................... 12

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Deity, names and capitalization ............................... 26

Differing opinions .................................................... 35

Distance Learning Students

Items sent with course......................................... 15

Documentation checklist, bibliography ................... 61

Documentation checklist, footnotes ......................... 59

Doctrinal Statements .................................................. 1

Double-spacing ........................................................ 26

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CHAPTER XIV ............................................. 63 Recommended Books for Your Library

Graduation Form

CHAPTER XV .............................................. 67

Graduation

Class Rings

Ministerial Licensing

Clergy Ordination

Christian Counselor Licensing

APPENDICES ............................................... 71

Thesis Topic Approval Form

Workshop Activity Appraisal Form

Withdrawal Form

Clergy Ordination Application

Christian Counselor License Application

Temporary Leave of Absence Form

Transcript Request Form

INDEX ............................................................ 81

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INDEX

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Abbreviations .......................................................... 24

Academic papers...................................................... 27

Acceleration of courses ............................................. 9

Appendices .............................................................. 71

Thesis Topic Approval form .............................. 73

Graduation .......................................................... 66

Workshop Activity Appraisal form .................... 74

Withdrawal form ................................................. 75

Licensing & ordination forms ........................ 76,77

Miscellaneous forms ...................................... 78,79

Applications

Christian Counselor ............................................ 77

Clergy Ordination ............................................... 76

Appropriate dress ..................................................... 42

Archaic words .......................................................... 24

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Beginning a sentence ............................................... 26

Bible

Identifying reference locations ........................... 16

Version ............................................................... 16

Bibliography ............................................................ 59

Alphabetical order .............................................. 59

Documentation checklist .................................... 61

Sample ................................................................ 59

Internet links ....................................................... 60

Billing and payments ................................................. 7

Binders ..................................................................... 17

Body ........................................................................ 27

Bold type ................................................................. 27

Books for personal library ....................................... 63

Bottom margin ......................................................... 23

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CHAPTER I

MISSION

Zoe University is a Christian, co-educational, non-

denominational institution dedicated to offering

students educational opportunities to prepare them

academically, professionally and spiritually to

serve God in professions to which they have been

called. The mission is to restore God’s Word to its

proper place within the academic community,

bringing Biblical truth to bear within every

discipline and in every area of life.

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT OF BELIEF

Zoe University is a Christ-centered institution.

The Board of Trustees, along with the faculty, staff

and students of the University are committed to an

evangelical interpretation and application of the

Christian faith. Students will both understand and

be committed to the following articles of beliefs:

A. That the Holy Bible is the inspired,

infallible and authoritative source of

Christian doctrine and precept.

B. That there is one God, eternally existent in

three persons: Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

C. That man was created in the image of God,

but as a result of sin is lost and powerless to

save himself.

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D. That the only hope for man is to believe on

the Lord Jesus Christ, the virgin born Son of

God, who died to take upon Himself the

punishment for the sin of mankind and who

rose from the dead so that by receiving Him

as Savior and Lord, man is redeemed by His

blood.

E. That in Jesus Christ's imminent personal

return to earth in power and glory. F. That the Holy Spirit indwells those who

receive Christ for the purpose of enabling

them to live righteous and holy lives.

G. That the church is the Body of Christ and is

composed of all those who through belief in

Christ have been spiritually regenerated by

the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. The

mission of the church is world wide

evangelization on the one hand and the

nurture and discipline of Christians on the

other.

H. That satan was originally created a perfect

being. He rebelled against God. As a

result, he became the devil, an adversary of

God and His people and leader of a host of

angels who fell with him. Satan has been

judged and defeated at the cross and awaits

his ultimate doom at the Second Coming of

Christ.

I. That there is an eternal abode of God and

the holy angels, where Jesus intercedes for

His people on earth and where the spirits of

departed saints await their resurrected,

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Date of Request: _____/_____/20_____

Student Number: ________________

NAME: _________________________________________

LAST FIRST MIDDLE

Address: ________________________________________

STREET AND NUMBER

City: __________________________ State: ___________

Zip: ______________

Home Telephone: (____) __________________

FAX: (____) _____________________

Cell Phone: (___) ______________________

E-Mail: ______________________________

Business Phone: (___) __________________

PLEASE TAKE NOTE – TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE

ISSUED IF THERE ARE UNFULFILLED OBLIGATIONS

TO THE UNIVERSITY.

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SENT: __________ ($7.00

per copy)

□ Send copies to me:

□ Name and Address to which Transcript is to be sent:

_________________________________________________

DO NOT WRITE BELOW LINE

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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

_____________________ _____________________

Date Transcript(s) Mailed: Request Filled by:

6504 Arlington Road Jacksonville, Florida 32211 Telephone: (904) 743-6166 Fax: (904) 743-6266 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.zoeuniversity.com

http://www.zoeuniversity.com/

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TEMPORARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FORM

NAME:_______________________________

STUDENT NUMBER: □□□□□□

ADDRESS: _______________________________________

CITY: ______________________ STATE: _____________

ZIP: ________-______

BEGINNING DATE OF LEAVE: _____/_____/ 20____

RETURN DATE: _____/_____/20_____

HOME TELEPHONE: (___)______________________

E-MAIL: __________________________

CELL PHONE: (___) _____________________

BUSINESS PHONE: (___) _________________

I, _______________________________________________,

understand that I am being granted the privilege of

temporary leave. I understand that I must return to active

status and complete my program of studies within the same

academic year. I understand that all financial obligations

continue during the Temporary Leave period.

___________________________ _____/_____/20_____

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE MM DD YY

□ APPROVED □ DISAPPROVED

_____________________ _____/_____/20____

SIGNATURE MM DD YY

DO NOT WRITE BELOW LINE


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glorified bodies. Heaven is a literal place of

conscious bliss to which all saints go upon

death and from which the Lord Jesus Christ

will come to receive those saints who are

alive at His coming. To depart and be in

heaven is to be “present with the Lord” and

so is “far better” than to remain alive on

earth, but the eternal blessedness of heaven

is only for those who possess eternal life

through faith in the atoning work of Christ.

J. That Hell is literal place of judgment

created for the devil and those angels who

followed him in his rebellion against God.

In the final state, the devil and his demons

will spend eternity banished from the

presence of God in the Lake of Fire. This

same final punishment also awaits all

unredeemed people who refuse to believe on

the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Prior to

the final state, the soul of the unjust at death

is condemned to hades in a state of

conscious torment until the resurrection of

the unjust. At this resurrection, the

disembodied soul is reunited with the

resurrected body and cast into the Lake of

Fire.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

Zoe University is committed to the true and living God and

the philosophy that all truth comes from God through His

Word. Zoe University seeks to educate students with a

personal and dynamic commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ

that they may be grounded in Biblical truths through the

concentrated programs at Zoe University. Zoe University's


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curriculum will focus on the unique life and work of our

Lord Jesus Christ who came to this world to reveal the

infallible Word of God to the entire world. Through these

programs the student will sense the world's spiritual needs

and urgency of spreading the Gospel while gaining an ability

through free inquiry to understand God's desire for his life in

the pursuit of God's truth.

ACADEMIC:

The University will assist the faculty in teaching and the

student in developing foundational principles of Christian

life essential for spiritual maturity. Through scholarship and

a quest for knowledge the student will investigate various

avenues from which effective methods of study can be

formulated. This study will assist the student in designing a

model for the cultivation of devotional and spiritual habits

and the articulation of information which will lead to

spiritual maturity and leadership in the world and in the

church.

SPIRITUAL:

The University seeks to assist the student in establishing

Christian character and standards in attitude, conduct and

ministry. As the student grows in a life of discipleship to

Jesus Christ, they will be assisted in developing a more

mature prayer and devotional life leading to a sincere

commitment to God, the church and to country.

CIVIC:

The University also seeks to assist the student in

understanding the truth regarding their relationship with God

and country. The student will understand the Biblical

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CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR

LICENSE APPLICATION

(Master Degree or higher from Zoe University is required)

PLEASE PRINT

Name: ______________________________________

Student Number: ____________________

Address: ____________________________________________

Street & Number

____________________________________________

City State Zip

Home Phone: (___)_____________________

Cell Phone: (___)______________________

Date of Birth: ____/____/______

E-mail Address:_____________________________@_______

Single Married (Date) ____/____/_____

mm dd yyyy

Church Name: ______________________________

Pastor’s Name: ______________________________

Church Address:_______________________________________

Street & Number

_______________________________________

City State Zip

Phone (___)___________

My signature, below, acknowledges my desire and choice to hold

licensing privileges and responsibilities with ZOE CHAPEL

CHURCH as a licensed Christian Counselor. I commit to pursue

revelation knowledge from God in accordance with Jeremiah 23:18

and 2 Timothy 2:15.

Attached is my licensing fee of $125.00.

(RENEWAL REQUIRED ANNUALLY. Make checks

payable to Zoe Chapel Church).

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CLERGY ORDINATION APPLICATION *Must have obtained at least a Bachelor degree from Zoe

University for approval*

Name: ____________________________________________

Last First Middle

Student Number: ___________ Date: ____/____/20____

Address: ____________________________________________

____________________________________________

City State Zip code

Home Phone: (___)____________

Cell Phone: (___)______________

Work Phone: (___)____________

Date of Birth: _____/_____/______ Single Married Number of Dependents: ________

Spouse’s Name: _____________________________

When you were born again: __________

When were you filled with the Holy Spirit with the evidence

of speaking in tongues: _______

Name of your church: ________________________

Phone: __________________

Street Address: ________________________________________

________________________________________

My signature, below, acknowledges my desire and choice to hold

ordination privileges, rights and responsibilities with ZOE

CHAPEL CHURCH. I commit to pursue revelation knowledge

from God in accordance with Second Timothy 2:15, to enhance my

godly calling.

Attached is my ordination fee of $100.00 as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

(RENEWAL REQUIRED ANNUALLY. Make checks

payable to Zoe Chapel Church).

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principle that a Christian is to be a loyal and effective citizen

and that our country was built on Judeo-Christian ethics. The

student will be encouraged to understand the development of

their culture and the Christian obligations of a citizen in this

culture.

CULTURAL:

The University seeks also to assist the student in identifying

the evidences of change in the dynamic culture in which we

live. As the student draws nearer to God they will learn to

appreciate the beauty and love revealed by God's revelation

through music, the arts and nature.

SOCIAL:

The University seeks to assist the student in the

understanding of where the Christian fits into society and the

relationship the church has with society. The student must

understand the need for unity in the Body of Christ even

when lifestyles and philosophies are in conflict with one's

beliefs. The student will see the need to become involved in

ministries to help a dying and destitute world meet its

spiritual and physical needs.

VOCATIONAL:

The University seeks to assist each student in establishing a

vocational ministry which will be professional, loving,

competent and effective. Vocational preparation is a

foundation upon which growth takes place. Zoe University

seeks to assist the student in reaching the highest potential to

which that student may aspire.

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THEOLOGICAL:

The University will assist the student in matching the God-

given, personal opportunities with God-given potential so

they might become a more effective Christian. The student

will utilize knowledge gained to formulate a Biblical

philosophy of life, continue in intellectual and spiritual

growth and clearly communicate the Biblical message to

others. The student will be equipped to carry out the Great

Commission to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel

to all creatures.”

FACILITIES:

Zoe University is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The

facility provides adequate space for offices, classrooms,

video filming studio, etcetera. With the unique scheduling

concept utilized by Zoe University, this facility can

accommodate a large student enrollment.

LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER:

The Library Media Center has developed as a hub of learning

with an assortment of books for enrichment, spiritual growth

and course related research. Zoe University seeks to give its

students exposure to anointed men and women of God of

national and international renown.

Zoe University is a member of the internet library. Through

the means of the web, students have a connection to a

consortium of educational institutions. This membership

allows Zoe University Students access to over 60 million

journal articles, books, encyclopedias, newspapers,

magazines and audio and video clips that supports all

academic programs. The beautiful aspect of this alternative

for Zoe University Students is that it is accessible anywhere

in the world. Students have the availability of use through

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WITHDRAWAL FORM

I, __________________________________ make a formal request

to withdraw from all academic responsibilities regarding Zoe

University. I acknowledge that I will no longer be an active

student and do hereby relinquish all privileges hereto. I also

understand that I must pay all balances owed.

_____/_____/20____ □□□□□□

Student’s Number

_________________________________

Student’s Signature

_________________________________ ___/___/20____

Signature of Approving Administrator

HOME TELEPHONE: (___) _________________

E-MAIL:_________________________________

CELL PHONE: (___) _______________________

For record keeping purposes, please give reason(s) for your

withdrawal: ______________________________________________________

This, and all student forms, are strictly confidential and are privy to

Zoe University Administration only.

Please attach the student’s financial statement and transcript to this

form.

___________ ___________________________________

Date Processed Signature

For official use only. Do not write below this line.



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WORKSHOP ACTIVITY APPRAISAL FORM

NAME: ______________________ DATE: ___/____/20_____

STUDENT NUMBER: ________________

Length of Sermon: ________________minutes

COURSE: ______ □ First part of course □ Second part of course

DEGREE: _________ MAJOR: __________

AVAILABLE RECEIVED

I.. PERSONAL:

A. Pulpit Manners

1. Poise 0 - 5 _______

2. Etiquette 0 - 5 _______

3. Body Movements 0 - 5 _______

B. Appearance 0 - 5 _______

II. SERMON:

A. Outline

1. Title: ___________ 0 - 5 _______

2. Scriptures 0 - 10 _______

3. Sermon on course 0 - 10 _______

4. Outline format 0 - 5 _______

5. Outline followed 0 - 5 _______

B. Presentation

1. Audience Eye Contact 0 - 5 _______

2. Diction and Syntax 0 - 5 _______

3. Visuals 0 - 5 _______

4. Clarity of Sermon 0 - 5 _______

5. Context 0 - 5 _______

6. Delivery 0 - 5 _______

7. Strong Conclusion 0 - 5 _______

TOTAL POINTS RECEIVED _______

COMMENTS: ________________________________________

________________________________________

I have read this appraisal form.

__________________________ ______________________

EVALUATOR’S SIGNATURE STUDENT’S SIGNATURE


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the internet to target specific and particular library resources

wherever they study. This option further expands and

continues to bring Zoe University to the students. The stu-

dent still keeps the option of “Asking a librarian” for help

through this means without having to physically go to that

particular location.

STUDENT BILLING AND

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1. It is the desire of Zoe University that the student’s

studies be easy to understand and as informative as

possible. The Board of Trustees requires that Zoe

University operate with complete professionalism and

establish standard operating rules and procedures.

2. Students are responsible for making arrangements to

pay the tuition for the number of credit hours for which

they have enrolled.

3. Students may pay by check or money order. They may

also pay by Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American

Express.

4. If a student must finance their tuition, these items must

be paid first:

a. Registration fee.

b. Service fee.

c. Transcript Review fee (if applicable).

d. Tuition for at least three credit hours.

e. Textbooks (when applicable).


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The remaining balance may be financed by Zoe

University at five percent (5%) finance charge.

5. If financed by the University, the student must make a

payment on their account each month by the payment

due date, whether they are working on a course or not.

If payment is not made on time, a $10.00 late charge

will be added to their account each month. Their

account must be completely paid in full before they will

be allowed to graduate.

6. Students that have paid in advance will have their

account billed each month whether they are taking a

course or not. Their class work for all required courses

should be completed at the end of the number of months

for which they have registered. Zoe University will not

carry a credit balance unless the student is actively

working on their college degree.

7. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal. A

“Withdrawal Form” must be filled out and submitted to

Zoe University when a student desires to withdraw from

all activities. If a Withdrawal Form is not submitted the

student will receive an “F” on their transcript for every

course that is incomplete. If the student still has an

outstanding balance at the time of their withdrawal, they

will be expected to pay the full amount still owed to Zoe

University. Funds paid in advance, that are unused at the

time of withdrawal, are non-refundable.

8. If students have an outstanding balance on their student

account statement, an official transcript will not be

issued until that balance is paid. To receive an official

transcript the student must contact Zoe University by

mail and include the cost of $7.00 per copy .

9. Zoe University pays for postage on courses shipped to

anyplace in the United States. Foreign students will be

charged postage on courses shipped to any place outside

the United States at a rate of $10.00 minimum or the

exact postage if over $10.00.

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THESIS TOPIC APPROVAL FORM

TOPIC FOR DEGREE: SPECIALIST PH. D.

DATE OF REQUEST: _____/_____/20_____

STUDENT NUMBER: _______________________

MM DD YY

NAME: ______________________________________________

LAST FIRST MIDDLE

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________

STREET AND NUMBER APT. NUMBER

CITY: _______________________STATE:_____ZIP: __________

HOME TELEPHONE: (___)__________________

CELL PHONE: (___)________________________

FAX: (___)________________________________

E-MAIL: ___________________@_____________

BUSINESS PHONE: (___)____________________

THESIS TITLE OR SUBJECT DESIRED:

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF THESIS CONTENT:

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ COMMENTS:

______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

I have read this appraisal form.

_____________________ ____________________

EVALUATOR’S SIGNATURE STUDENT’S SIGNATURE



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RECEIVING COURSES AND MAKING PAYMENTS

10. Realizing that down time can be motivationally

detrimental, Zoe University encourages all Distance

Learning Students to make course payments

promptly so the next course will be sent upon

receipt of the currently completed course. This

course is scheduled to start the day after the current

course is due.

If the acceleration of courses is desired, the student must

contact the Registrar’s office and prepay for the accelerated

course.

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F I N A N C I A L

I N F O R M A T I O N Admissions Fee .................................... $35.00

TUITION DEGREE PROGRAM (Tuition is payable by the

academic year)

Tuition:

Masters .................... $110.00 per semester credit hour

Specialist ................. $120.00 per semester credit hour

Doctoral ................... $130.00 per semester credit hour

Year tuition for 33 semester credit hours:

Masters ........................ $3,630.00

Specialist ..................... $3,960.00

Doctoral....................... $4,290.00

TUITION NON-DEGREE PROGRAM

AND SEMINARS

Special Seminars and Non-Degree Program Tuition is

announced for each program on its Registration Form.

FEES FOR SPECIAL SERVICES

Transcript Evaluation and Recording ............ $25.00

Video Tape/DVD Fee ................................. $100.00

*Transcript – Official Copies........................... $7.00

*Student receives one free official copy of their transcript

upon completion of a degree program.

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APPENDIXES

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F I N A N C I A L

I N F O R M A T I O N

LABORATORY FEES

Certain courses may require a laboratory fee. Information

will be included in the course description.

GRADUATION FEES

Graduate Degree

Master Degree .................................. $400.00

Specialist Degree .............................. $425.00

Doctorate Degree .............................. $450.00

FINANCIAL AID

Financial aid is available through the Veterans’

Administration for the GI Bill and State Rehabilitation

Programs for handicapped students.

Students may solicit their own scholarship aid through

their business associates, church, friend’s or with tax

deductible scholarship donations being made to Zoe

University in their behalf.

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CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION

I hereby authorize ZOE UNIVERSITY to charge my

□ CREDIT □ DEBIT card each month for my

monthly balance and for the amount indicated by me

below.

□ VISA □ MASTER CARD □ DISCOVER

□ AMERICAN EXPRESS

Name on Card: ___________________________________

Print Clearly

Expiration Date: ____/______

THREE DIGIT CID NUMBER (ON BACKOF CARD):

___ ___ ___

CARD NUMBER:

□□□□ □□□□ □□□□ □□□□

AMOUNT TO BE DEDUCTED MONTHLY: $ _________

HOME TELEPHONE: (___) ___________________

CELL PHONE: (___) __________________

E-MAIL: _______________________________

BUSINESS PHONE: (___) _________________

STUDENT NUMBER: __________________________

_________________________ ____/____/20_____

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE MM DD YY


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Christian Counselor Licensing is obtainable for

students that have completed thirty-three (33)

credit hours and earned a Master Degree or higher

through Zoe University.

_________________________________________

All Alumni are requested to attend Graduation

with your cap and gown and march with the

graduating students. Many students say they never

wear their cap and gown only one time. This is

your opportunity! Graduation is always the first

Saturday after Mother’s Day.

_________________________________________

The Zoe University Alumni Association always

have a special event during graduation.


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Diplomas at Zoe University are ordered once a

year for Graduation. Each diploma is

accompanied by a cap and gown. This is a preset

package that is ordered. No discounts will be

given if a student does not attend graduation or

does not wish to receive the cap and gown.

_________________________________________

Class Rings

Students working on their Bachelor or a higher

degree may order a Zoe University Class Ring.

For detailed information call the office of the

Registrar at Zoe University.

Ministerial Licensing through Zoe Chapel

Church is available at the time of Graduation. An

application for licensing must have been

completed and received at Zoe University before

the day of Graduation takes place. Licensing

candidates must have completed thirty-three (33)

credit hours and must have earned at least an

Associate Degree from Zoe University.

Clergy Ordination through Zoe Chapel Church

is available at the time of Graduation. An

application for ordination must have been

completed and received at Zoe University before

the day of Graduation takes place. Ordination

candidates must have completed thirty-three (33)

credit hours and earned at least a Bachelor Degree

from Zoe University.

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CHAPTER II

REFUND POLICY

Zoe University’s Refund Policy:

Refunds are applicable under the following conditions:

a. A student must notify the Registrar in writing

within three (3) business days from the date

the student signs an enrollment agreement

in order to cancel the contract and receive a

full refund of any tuition or registration fees

paid.

b. If a student who has started a year’s course of

study or a special program finds it impossible

to complete the program, no refund is given.

They may, however, take a temporary leave of

absence by completing a “Temporary Leave of

Absence” form and be granted the privilege of

completing the program at a later time within

the same academic year. Non-attendance does

not automatically initiate a leave of absence

and will result in class failure.

If the acceleration of courses is desired, the student must

contact the Registrar’s office and prepay for the accelerated

course.

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CHAPTER XV

GRADUATION

Even though a student may register for enrollment

at Zoe University anytime during the year and

their classes can be started at any time, the

commencement ceremonies are held just once a

year during the middle of May. Students from

every level are encouraged to attend graduation.

Graduation is filled with activities geared toward

celebrating the academic accomplishments of the

graduates.

In January a memo and a graduation application

packet will be sent to all students eligible for

graduation. Students who will complete all

requirements for their degree or will be within nine

credit hours of completing their degree by

graduation are eligible to apply for graduation. All

degree requirements for students who will “walk”

in the graduation ceremony must be completed by

December fifteenth of the same year. All financial

responsibilities must be paid in full to Zoe

University by the same date. If the requirements

for graduation are not met by this date, the student

will be required to reapply for graduation the

following year and repay full graduation fees.

Diplomas will be ordered for those students who

have been accepted for graduation at Zoe

University and have paid all graduation fees. A

diploma will not be issued if a student has a

balance on their account until that balance is paid

in full.

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GRADUATION INFORMATION FORM (PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION)

Student Number: ____________________________

NAME as it is to appear on DEGREE: ______________________

(Should have full and complete name. No initials).

Height ____Ft. ____inches Weight _____ Cap size _____

Will attend graduation Yes No

(Measure height for robe with shoes off).

DEGREE OR DEGREES YOU WILL RECEIVE:

Master of Arts $400.00 $___________

Specialist of Arts $425.00 $___________

Doctor of Philosophy $450.00 $___________

TOTAL PER DEGREE SECTION $___________

Invitations: ___________ x $1.50 Each $ __________

# of Invitations

Invitation Name Cards ($20.00 per 100) $ __________

Baccalaureate Banquet: One non-transferable

banquet ticket free to graduating student.

Guests attending _______ @ $65.00 per person $___________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ __________

Payment by: Visa MasterCard A/E or Discover (circle)

Card # _________________________________

Expiration Date: ______/20____ CID # ________

Signature: _________________________________

Name on Card __________________________

Return by February 20th to: Zoe University,

Registrar’s Office,

PO Box 8435,

Jacksonville, Fl 32239


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CHAPTER III

IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

Each student will receive the following items in each

course:

1. Video(s) or DVD(s) labeled with the course name

and number.

2. Course Competency Based Module/Study Guide.

3. Video/DVD Reproduction and Audit Agreement.

The following is a step-by-step guide for completing each

course. Please read!!!

1. Before beginning, READ THE COMPETENCY

BASED MODULE THROUGH VERY

CAREFULLY. Review the EXIT OUTCOME

ACTIVITIES (homework) IN DETAIL to ensure that

the required Exit Outcome Activities (homework)

assignments are understood and the instructions are

followed explicitly.

2. Fill in all blanks in the Study Guide while listening to

each lesson on Videos or DVDs. The instructor will

give the exact word or words to fill in the blank. Read

the Study Guide one line at a time while listening to the

instructor. Listen, read and write at the same time

until all the blanks of the Study Guide are

completely filled.

3. Keep a Bible on hand for reference and take additional

notes as this will help in completing the Exit Outcome

Activities (homework). The Competency Based

Module/Study Guide is part of the homework and is

to be returned with the homework. The

Competency Based Module/Study Guide will not be

returned turned to the student.


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4. Spelling, neatness, punctuation, and following

directions all become a part of the grade. Be sure to

use a dictionary when questions arise concerning the

spelling of a word; thereby, increasing your language

skills. Always proofread all work.

5. Include Scriptural references to substantiate the main

points. Bible references are not to be footnoted. Do

not abbreviate references. Identify Scripture AT

THE END of each quote or passage by placing it in

parenthesis. Example: (Genesis 1:1). Keep complete

Scripture references on the same line. Do not break up

the reference with part of the book name on one line

and chapter and verses on another. Place punctuation

marks at the end of the closed parenthesis as shown.

The letters KJV do not need to follow the Scripture

location, as the King James Version is the version to be

used (see each Competency Based Module). The

course instructor is not to be footnoted. On-line or web

references are to be written in the same manner as

magazines in both footnotes and bibliographies (when

writing footnotes, a bibliography is always required).

They are to follow below the book listing and each one

should be underlined just as listed on-line. Respect

should be shown to God by placing quoted Scripture in

its own paragraph.

6. There is a maximum of thirty (30) days to complete

each course. This means that all the Videos or DVD’s,

Competency Based Modules/Study Guides, Workshop

Cassette Tapes or CDs and Required Homework

must be postmarked on or before the end of thirty (30)

days, as indicated on the “Reproduction and Audit

Agreement” form enclosed with each course. There is

a $5 a day late fee for each day beyond the thirty day

allowance.

7. In case of an emergency, if more than thirty (30)

days are needed to complete the course, contact must

be made to the office by calling or writing to obtain

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Thayer, Joseph H. Thayer’s Greek-English

Lexicon of the New Testament. (Grand

Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House,

1977).

Tregelles, Samuel Prideaux, translator. Gesenius’

Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon to the Old

Testament Scriptures. (Grand Rapids,

Michigan: Baker Book House, 1979).

Unger, Merrill F. Unger’s Bible Dictionary.

(Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1985).

Valowe, Ed F., Biblical Mathematics.

(Columbia, South Carolina: The Olive

Press, 1998).

Viening, Edward. The Zondervan Topical Bible.

(Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan

Publishing House, 1964).

Vine, W. E. An Expository Dictionary of New

Testament Words. (Nashville, Tennessee:

Royal Publishers, Inc., 1952).

Pfeiffer, Charles F. & Vos, Howard F. & Rea,

John, eds. Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia,

Vols. 1-2. (Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press,

1975).

YOUR BIBLIOGRAPHY PAGE WILL LOOK LIKE

THIS CHAPTER. NATURALLY, YOU WILL

HAVE YOUR OWN

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permission for an extension. This will defer a late

fee.

8. When quoting Scripture, quote EXACTLY

(Revelation 22:18-19). Do not add words and do not

leave words out, EXCEPT as noted with ellipsis

points. Everyone can learn from God’s Word, but

no one can improve upon it.

9. A cover sheet similar to the example shown in the

Competency Based Module with Study Guide and in

this Student Handbook is to be used for each Exit

Outcome Activity (homework) and bound with a paper

binder using three staples. Directions for making an 8

½” x 11” binder: (1) Fold a full sheet of white 20 lb.

copy paper (8 ½” x 11”) in half lengthwise. (2) Open

the folded paper and now fold each side to the middle

at the fold line. (3) Continue to fold each side on top

of itself and toward the middle until there have been

three folds made on each half. (4) The next and final

fold will bring the two sides together and is now

complete. It can now be used to hold the pages of your

completed activity along with the cover sheet attached

on the top. DO NOT USE ANY PLASTIC COVERS

OR CARD STOCK---COLORED OR

OTHERWISE---FOR COVERS.

10. On 8 ½” x 11” paper the left margin is to be one and a

half (1½) inches and the right margin is to be one (1)

inch. For the body of all exit outcome activities

requested, except when charts and tables are called for,

set “Full” justification (where the sentences go all the

way from 1½ inches on the left of the page to one inch

on the right side of the page). Use Arial or Times New

Roman font or a similar font for the body of all exit-

outcome activities. All papers should show full

justification with the body of words lined straight

up and down on both the left and right sides (this

page is an example).

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Use number twelve (12) font-size for the body of

the Exit Outcome Activities.

Place a TITLE (in capital letters) at the top and

center of the inside first page of all

exit-outcome activities. Use number twelve

(12) bold font-size for the title.

The activity’s letter “A” will have the title centered

and listed as the activity’s heading. When the heading

requires over thirty-two spaces, place the second line so

the whole title appears in upside down pyramid

fashion like the following example:

Practicing Personal Prayer Power

and Observing Goals

This heading will be re-created and changed to identify

each of the next Exit Outcome Activities. This same

process will follow with each activity thereafter,

including B, C, D, E, F, G, and etcetera. Unless the

Exit Outcome instructions state differently, limit course

work papers to a minimum of three (3) and a maximum

of no more than six (6) pages per paper. Use of more

than six pages per Exit Outcome Activity paper will

require special permission from the Academic Dean.

11. NOTICE: All students must complete and return the

“REPRODUCTION AND AUDIT AGREEMENT”

form, each time a course is finished, with the date the

course is received written on this form.

12. Write papers in third person only, not in first or second

person. The only exceptions are when quoting others.

Papers written about yourself should be written in first

person.

13. The student is responsible for sending all homework

directly to Zoe University, P.O. Box 8435,

Jacksonville, Florida 32239. A large, stamped, self-

addressed envelope must be included for the return

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CHAPTER XIV

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

FOR YOUR LIBRARY

Dake, Finis Jennings Dake’s Annotated

Reference Bible. (Lawrenceville, Georgia:

Dake Bible Sales, 1979).

de Mello Vianna, Fernando, Ed. Director. Roget’s

II The New Thesaurus. (Boston,

Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company,

1980).

Halley, Henry H. Halley’s Bible Handbook.

(Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan

Publishing House, 1973).

Perrin, Robert. The Beacon Handbook. (Boston,

Massachusetts: Houghton Mifflin Company,

1993).

Reese, Edward. The Reese Chronological Bible.

(Minneapolis, Minnesota: Bethany House

Publishers, 1982).

Strong, James. Strong’s Exhaustive

Concordance of the Bible. (Iowa Falls,

Iowa: Riverside Book and Bible House,

1975).

Tenney, Merrill C., ed. The Zondervan Pictorial

Bible Dictionary. (Grand Rapids,

Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House,

1967).

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Example of a Pamphlet

Snowmobiles. U. S. Department of Commerce.

(Washington D. C.: U. S. Government

Printing Office, 1969).

Example of a Weekly magazine article

Axthelm, Pete. “Money, Manners and Tennis.”

Newsweek. (New York, New York: July 4,

1983).

Example of a Book, no author

The Inaugural Addresses of the American

Presidents. Annotated by Davis Newton

Lott. (New York, New York: Holt Rinehart

and Winston, 1961).

Example of a Story from anthology

Frost, Robert. “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy

Evening.” Anthology of Children’s

Literature. Edited by Edna Johnson, Evelyn

R. Sickels and Frances Clark Sayers.

(Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin

Company, 1959).

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of the homework to the student. The minimum size

required of the envelope must be 10 inches by 13 inches. If no self-addressed, stamped envelope is

included by the student, there will be a handling and

shipping fee charged to that student’s account. a. Within the United States --- $10.00

b. Outside the USA --- A minimum of $10.00 or ap-

plicable postage.

NOTICE: To help avoid damages in the mail

please save the packaging materials that comes

with your homework from Zoe University and

re-package all your materials again using these

same packaging materials when you return them

to Zoe University.

14. As soon as the course work has been evaluated, the

graded assignments will be returned to the student in

the self-addressed, stamped envelope which that

student has provided.

15. The student will receive a monthly financial statement

from Zoe University. Remit all fees and tuition

directly to Zoe University, P.O. Box 8435,

Jacksonville, Florida 32239. The due date is the fifth

of each month and becomes delinquent after the tenth

of the month if the payment is not received, unless

other arrangements have been previously made.

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EXIT OUTCOME PAGE ONE EXAMPLE

DEALING WITH THE COUNSELEE

PATIENT’S SPIRITUAL ISSUES

When a patient has been over-medicated with drugs by

his doctor, as a means of keeping that patient calm, cool and

controlled, the patient will need to have those drugs replaced

with something else when their removal finally takes place.

There is only one thing that can bring about success in caring

for the original mental condition of anyone. That condition

was the reason for having those prescription drugs in the first

place. Once the failed drugs are removed, there must be a

different catalyst to serve in their place. That one

replacement is truth. Jesus said that He is the truth. The

apostle John started off his gospel by writing these words:

“In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God

and the Word was God” (John 1:1).

Then John elaborated on his use of the word logos

(Greek: ). By capitalizing the first letter of the word,

“Word,” we know that John was giving us a proper noun and

speaking of a particular and unique person. Then John

continued his writing. He said:

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DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST -

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliographies are recorded differently depending

upon where the material was obtained. For

example, a bibliography taken from an article in a

newspaper is recorded differently than from an

article taken from a magazine, encyclopedia, or

book. Several examples are shown below:

Example of a Book with one author

Dickmeyer, Lowell A. Skateboarding Is for Me.

(Minneapolis, Minnesota: Lerner

Publications Company, 1978).

Example of a Book with two authors

Olney, Ross R., and Chan Bush. Roller Skating.

(New York, New York: William Morrow and

Company, Inc., 1979).

Example of an Article from an encyclopedia

“Athlete,” Encyclopedia Britannica. Vol. 2.

(Chicago, Illinois: Encyclopedia Britannica,

Inc. 1954).

Example of a Book with editor

Kesting, Ted, ed. The Outdoor Encyclopedia.

(New York, New York: A. S. Barnes and

Company, 1957).

Example of a Newspaper article, signed

Bragg, Brian. “Chet’s Catch Saves Tigers,”

Detroit Free Press, (Detroit, Michigan: July

25, 1983).

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Dickmeyer, Lowell A. Skateboarding Is for Me.

(Minneapolis, Minnesota: Lerner

Publications Company, 1978).

Frost, Robert. “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy

Evening.” Anthology of Children’s

Literature. Edited by Edna Johnson, Evelyn

R. Sickels and Frances Clark Sayers.

(Boston, Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin

Company, 1959).

Kesting, Ted, ed. The Outdoor Encyclopedia.

(New York, New York: A. S. Barnes and

Company, 1957).

“Lions Should Not Let Sims Get Away,” Detroit

Free Press. (Detroit, Michigan: July 25,

1983). Snowmobiles. U. S. Department of

Commerce. (Washington D. C.: U. S.

Government Printing Office, 1969).

BIBLIOGRAPHY INTERNET LINKS

List internet sites at bottom of Bibliography with

underline as found on the internet:

Internet Sourcebooks Project

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“The Word was made flesh and dwelt among us and

we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only

begotten of the Father, full of grace and

truth” (John 1:14).

The scribes and Pharisees (John 8:3) said they were not

born of fornication (John 8:41), referring derogatorily to

Christ’s own virgin birth. They also said that Jesus was a

Samaritan (John 8:48) or a half or mixed-breed that did not

even know who His Father was. Then they said that He had

a devil within Him (John 8:48) or that He was a liar

(John 8:52). Jesus responded directly to them and indirectly

concerning the charges they chose to level against Him.

Jesus answered:

“I have not a devil but I honor my Father and

ye do dishonor me. And I seek not mine

own glory: there is one that seeketh and

judgeth. Verily, verily, I say unto you, if a

man keep my saying, he shall never see death.

If a man keep my saying, he shall never taste

of death … Verily, verily, I say unto you,

Before Abraham was, I am.” (John 8:49-52,

54-56, 58).

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CHAPTER XIII

BIBLIOGRAPHY

The bibliography is a record of the reference

materials used in the preparation of the writing and

all that are footnoted in the report. The entries in

the bibliography are listed in ALPHABETICAL

ORDER according to the author’s last name. The

bibliography page is a separate page placed at the

end of a report and it is single-spaced with double

spacing between entries. The title Bibliography is

two inches from the top of the page. Entries for

various types of reference materials are typed

using a reverse indention system as illustrated in

the examples below and in the “Documentation

Checklist”. Be sure to note the differences in

handling the title of a book, the title of a magazine

article, and media sources, that is, videos, DVD’s,

CD’s, filmstrips, cassette tapes, and the internet.

Each paper that requires a bibliography must have

a minimum of two references and this does not

count internet listings. The two required references

must consist of books other than dictionaries.

NOTE: Footnote numbers are omitted in the

Bibliography.

SAMPLE BIBLIOGRAPHY

“Athlete,” Encyclopedia Britannica. Vol. 2,

(Chicago, Illinois: Encyclopedia Britannica,

Inc., 1954).

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Example of a Newspaper article, unsigned:

“Lions Should Not Let Sims Get Away,”

Detroit Free Press. (Detroit, Michigan: July 25,

1983), p. 1d, col. 2.

Example of a Pamphlet:

Snowmobiles. U. S. Department of

Commerce (Washington D.C.: U. S.

Government Printing Office, 1969) p. 1.

Example of a Weekly magazine:

Pete Axthelm, “Money, Manners and

Tennis,” Newsweek, (New York, New York:

July 4, 1983), p. 82.

Example of a Story from anthology:

Robert Frost, “Stopping by Woods on a

Snowy Evening,” in Anthology of Children’s

Literature, ed. Edna Johnson, Evelyn R. Sickels

and Frances Clark Sayers (Boston,

Massachusetts: Houghton, Mifflin Company,

1959) p. 1025.

Example of a Book, no author:

The Inaugural Addresses of the

American Presidents, annotated by Davis

Newton Lott, (New York, New York: Halt

Rinehart and Winston, 1961), p. 43.

Example of an internet listing:

How to Protect Yourself from Vandals,

Viruses if you use Windows, May 12, 2005.

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CHAPTER IV

GUIDELINES FOR EXIT

OUTCOME ACTIVITIES

(HOMEWORK)

ALL GRADUATE WORK MUST BE TYPED. The

instructions in the EXIT OUTCOME ACTIVITIES are

based on typed material. Remember, part of the grade is

based upon how well the instructions are followed.

TYPEWRITTEN PAGES INSTRUCTIONS:

A. Left margin 1-1/2 inches.

B. Right margin 1 inch.

C. Top margin 1 inch.

D. Bottom margin 1 inch.

E. Double-spaced.

F. NO strikeovers, erasures, pen replacements,

correction fluids or the use of correction tapes

are accepted.

G. A paragraph must have at least two sentences.

Indent the beginning of all paragraphs five (5)

spaces.

1. There must be at least two lines of a paragraph

at the top of a page.

2. There must be at least two lines of a paragraph

at the bottom of a page.

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H. There are two spaces after:

1. Punctuation at the end of a sentence.

2. Colon.

I. Never end a sentence with a preposition. Examples

of prepositions: at, in, on, with, for, by, to, of,

throughout, inside, away, and from.

J. Do not use abbreviations such as Xn., Xnty., XP,

i.e., e.g., cf., ff, op. cit.(except for Mr., Mrs., Ms.,

Dr. etcetera) and do not use symbols such as: &, /,

*, %, $, etc. (this abbreviation must be spelled out as

etcetera). Parenthesis ( ), brackets [ ], quotation

marks “ ”, ellipsis points . . . , underlining, italics

and bold type are all acceptable when they are

used appropriately. When using footnotes it is

acceptable to use ibid when referencing the same

author on more than one occasion.

1. Write out all numbers that can be written in one

or two words. This principle clearly applies to

numbers one through one hundred but it

also applies to larger round numbers like four

thousand or nine million. An exception is

when used in conjunction with complete

Scripture locations, as: 1 Corinthians 14:40.

2. Number all pages of exit outcome activities at

the bottom center of each page except the

cover sheet and the first page of the assignment

and the bibliography page.

K. Do not use favorite words or phases repeatedly.

Use a good Thesaurus to avoid using constant

repetition. Do not insert slang, colloquial, archaic

words, or contemporary idioms and avoid informal

words such as lot and got and obsolete words like

also. Avoid using nonexistent and non-Biblical

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Footnotes are recorded differently depending upon

where the material was obtained. For example, a

footnote from an article or story taken from a

newspaper is recorded differently than from an

article taken from a magazine, encyclopedia and

other resource books or online. The following are

different types of footnote examples. It is

important that the student records their

footnotes correctly.

Example of a Book with one author:

Lowell A. Dickmeyer, Skateboarding Is

for Me. (Minneapolis, Minnesota: Lerner

Publications Company, 1978), p. 3.

Example of a Book with two authors:

Ross, R. Olney and Chan Bush, Roller

Skating. (New York, New York: William

Morrow and Company, Inc., 1979), pp. 34-35b.

Example of an Article in encyclopedia:

“Athlete.” Encyclopedia Britannica

(Chicago, Illinois: Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.

1954), p. 614.

Example of a Book with editor:

Ted Kesting, ed., The Outdoor

Encyclopedia (New York, New York: A. S.

Barnes and Company, 1957), pp. 83-84.

Example of a Newspaper article, signed:

Brian Bragg, “Chet’s Catch Saves

Tigers,” Detroit Free Press, (Detroit, Michigan:

July 25, 1983), p. 1d.

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FOOTNOTE EXAMPLE: Dr. Fiorentino brought out the idea that the only weapons

satan has are: affliction, persecution, cares of this world, the

deceitfulness of riches and the lust of other things.1 Most

people do not realize that when they receive the Word of

God in their heart, satan comes immediately to choke out the

Word and make it unfruitful in their lives. Dr. Fiorentino

further states, “When a man receives salvation, he is weak.

He is a little baby in Christ; he must have growing time. He

needs growing time in the Word of God.”2

NOTE: In the above Scripture reference,

quotation marks were not used in the first footnote

because it is not an exact quote. The second

footnote is a statement made by Dr. Fiorentino;

this is enclosed in quotation marks because it is

quoted verbatim from her book. Reference may be

made to a portion of Scripture that is paraphrased

by the student without quotation marks. For either

example, at the end of the reference or quote,

identify it by naming the Scripture, enclose it in

parenthesis, and then a period.

Example: (John 3:16). No period is placed before

the parenthesis.

_______________________________________________

1Dr. Judy Fiorentino, God’s Done It Again.

(Jacksonville, Florida: Christian Joy Fellowship, 1976), p.

58.

2Ibid., Fiorentino, p. 59.

(NOTE: Ibid is used to refer to a preceding footnote.)

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words such as chance and luck. Always venture to

use the very best grammar possible so as to be

clearly understood by every reader.

L. Use and quote from the KING JAMES VERSION

BIBLE ONLY. This is done for uniformity and

standard grading purposes so time consuming

checking and comparison of other multiple versions

will not be required of staff. Always single space

and identify Scripture locations AT THE END of

the passage, not at the beginning.

Example: “If we say that we have not sinned,

we make him a liar, and His Word is not in

us” (1 John 1:10).

Scripture is enclosed in quotation marks. The

location is enclosed in parenthesis. Do not break up

the Scripture location with part of the book name

and location on one line with the rest of the

location on the next line. Spell out numbers when

the full Scripture location is not given. Do not

abbreviate Scripture.

Example: (2 Timothy 2:15-16) - YES

(2 Tim. 2:15-16) - NO

The name satan is often considered grammatically

correct with the first letter of his name receiving a

capitalized “S”. This is seen in the King James

Version as well as the majority of other Bible

versions. This does not infer that he is given any

respect or credibility, other than the fact that he is

the father of lies (John 8:44), he is the one that is

“transformed into an angel of light” (2 Corinthians

11:14), “he was a murderer from the

beginning” (John 8:44) and his is the synagogue of

liars (Revelation 3:9). At Zoe University, we

choose not to show any respect whatsoever or to

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even hint at dignifying the person of satan in any

way, shape or form and therefore, when students use

his name in their papers they are authorized and are

expected to use an “s” from the lower case at the

beginning of his name, unless his name is at the

beginning of a sentence. This spelling includes the

serpent, the anti-Christ, the false prophet, the beast,

god of this earth and any and all other

representations of and names of the devil.

M. Never begin a sentence with any of these three

words: And, Or, or But. It is true the Bible often

begins a sentence with “And,” however, students are

neither writing nor re-writing the Bible.

N. Always capitalize words or names denoting the

Deity such as Heavenly Father, the Almighty,

Jesus, Holy Spirit, Creator, Thee, Thou, He, Him,

and His. Exceptions not requiring capitalizing

include who, whose and whom. All names for the

Bible and other sacred writings are to be capitalized

such as: Bible, Biblical, Gospel, Holy Scriptures,

Scriptural, Scripture and Word (as it pertains to the

Word of God). All names of confessions of faith

as well as religious bodies and their adherents are

capitalized.

O. Always place commas after words such as

“therefore,” “however,” “in addition” or “first.”

P. There is one space after commas.

Q. Short simple sentences are always better than long,

confusing ones.

R. Double-space all Exit Outcome Activities.

Exceptions include: outlines, footnotes,

bibliographies, requested columns, rows, graphs,

charts, and tables. These must all be single-spaced.

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CHAPTER XII

FOOTNOTES

A Footnotes are used to give recognition to and

identify the source of quoted ideas gleaned from

another resource, as well as, non-quoted ideas

ascertained from an author’s writings.

B. Footnoted references are indicated with an Arabic

number in the space above the typed line.

C. In formal academic dissertations, the footnote

reference sources are typed in single space at the

bottom of the page below a two-inch line extended

from the left margin. See examples in this

chapter. Concerning footnotes:

1. Do not footnote Scripture references. Biblical

references are stated within the body of the

paper.

2. Do not footnote your text-book. It is assumed

that you will be using some information from

your textbook.

3. Do not foot-note your Instructor. The

instructor can be named in the body of the

paper when something they have said sparked a

need to reiterate their words.

4. When using Internet Addresses or Web Sites in

footnotes or bibliographies list them as a

magazine article.

5. Unless stipulated in the Exit Outcome

Activities each paper that requires footnotes

must have a minimum of two footnotes.

This must consist of books other than

dictionaries.

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S. Formal diction excludes slang and verb

contractions. In addition, formal papers are always

written in the third person. Exceptions include

quoting others (and when writing a letter to

someone). Verb contractions include can’t,

couldn’t, don’t, hasn’t, isn’t, let’s, won’t, shouldn’t,

and so on, in exit outcome activities or formal and

other academic papers. These words may be used by

the instructors and in the study guides for

instructional purposes but are not to be used in

formal papers. Contractions are not to be

confused with the possessive forms of nouns or

indefinite pronouns, as in Jim’s book, the cats’

meow, nobody’s business. Periods and commas

always appear before closing quotation marks.

Semicolons and colons always follow after closing

quotation marks, when using them is grammatically

correct.

T. Give Activities a title on the first page after the

cover sheet. Bold number 12 point font is to be

used in the title. The body of the activity should be

completed in regular number 12 point font of either

Arial or Times New Roman (or a similar font may

be used).

U. A good “rule of thumb,” pertaining to exit outcome

activities is this: “When writing academic or

formal papers, if there appears to be a shortcut,

do not take it.” To avoid simple grammatical

errors and run-on sentences, always use your

computers “Spell-check.” Re-read all Exit

Outcome Activities before sending them to Zoe

University for grading.

V. Do not list the words INTRODUCTION, BODY

or CONCLUSION on exit outcome activities or

outlines. Use of these words is an admission of

ineffectiveness of the beginning, middle and ending.

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W. Whenever footnotes are required in Exit Outcome

Activities a minimum number of three (3) is

expected to be used. Whenever a footnote is

required A BIBLIOGRAPHY IS ALWAYS

AUTOMATICALLY REQUIRED.

X. The terms “his or her,” or “himself/herself” are not

to be used in place of the words they, their,

themselves in formal papers. These terms are

euphemisms that are antagonistic towards the holy

God and His living Word. When the Bible speaks

of “him” it often speaking of humanity or both men

and women. Both of our first parents were called

“Adam” by God (Genesis 5:2). These terms may

be used by the instructors and in the study guides for

instructional purposes but are not to be used in

formal papers.

Y. When using informational resource books, use Bible

reference books, when possible, in place of secular

references. Example: Use Bible dictionaries in

place of regular dictionaries. Use Bible

concordances in place of regular dictionaries or

encyclopedias. Use Bible commentaries in place of

regular dictionaries and encyclopedias.

Z. Avoid writing big words for the simple means of

filling space or to be impressive. When using the

word for: “and so forth,” do not abbreviate “etc.”

Write out “etcetera.”

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Course grading for homework and verbal workshops is

decided over the following itemized areas:

Body

Logical Thinking

Composing Process

Mechanics

Conclusion

Outlines: (Outline Followed)

Content Outline format

Context Pertinence of Sermon to Course

Creative ability

Punctuation

Development of Value System

Rational Behavior

Diction and Syntax

Realistic Application

Following Instructions

Sentence Variety and Emphasis

Founded on Word of God

Title

Grammar

Use of Scriptures

Introduction

Written and Verbal Clarity

Footnotes

Bibliographies

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above a “D.” For example: a student who turns in the

Study Guide and makes the letter grade of “A” on all Exit

Outcome Activities but does not complete the Workshop

Activities, will not receive a grade higher than “D”. The

Competency Based Module with Study Guide is to be

completed as the Video or DVD is being played. The

student will also begin to plan the workshop outlines and

cassette tapes as they listen to the Video or DVD. For the

Individual Distance Learning Student, four (4) thirty (30)

minute cassette teachings or sermons are required for each

course.

The workshop requirements for all On-Campus Students are

listed in the Competency Based Module with Study Guide,

under Workshop Activities. Study Guide (Video Study

Outline) blanks are to be filled out completely and the entire

Study Guide is to be returned with all homework, videos,

DVD’s, signed Tapes Reproduction Forms and Audit

Agreement and other materials received by the student

from Zoe University. When signing up to preach or teach,

the student is then responsible for this time slot. Failure to

appear will lower the next presentation grade by one letter.

Instead of an “A” grade the student would receive nothing

higher than a “B.” A twenty-four hour cancellation time is

obligatory.

These requirements for course completion (written and

workshop activities) are designed to help train students in

disciplining themselves. Overcoming anger and learning

discipline is necessary to be an effective servant of Christ.

Zoe University wants to help every student become all that

God wants them to be in Christ Jesus.

REMINDER: The graduate student must maintain a 3.0 (B)

grade point average to be eligible for

graduation. The transfer student must

complete the last 33 credit hours from Zoe

University on the particular degree level they

are working on to receive that degree.

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CHAPTER V

EXIT OUTCOME

ACTIVITIES (HOMEWORK)

WORKSHOP AND COVER

SHEET PROCEDURES

All students must adhere to the procedures for the EXIT

OUTCOME ACTIVITIES located in the Competency Based

Module/Study Guide. Blanks in the Study Guide are to be

filled out completely and the entire Study Guide must be

returned to Zoe University along with all Videos, DVD’s,

Exit Outcome Activities and with Workshop Message

cassette tape Activities to be included. The following are

directions which pertain to the completion of the course

work requirements:

EXIT OUTCOME ACTIVITIES REQUIREMENTS:

GUIDELINES FOR COVER SHEET

1. Each Exit Outcome Assignment must be

bound individually and have its own cover

sheet. All parts of each activity must be bound

together. For instance: If there are two or more

parts to an activity, such as with activity

“A,” all of the parts (1, 2, 3, . . . or A, B, C . .

. etcetera) are to be bound together as one

activity.

2. A Cover Sheet, like the example in each

Competency Based Module/Study Guide is

required for each Exit Outcome Activity. The

cover sheet must be one (8 ½” X 11”) full sheet

of white, 20 pound copy paper and must have

the following information just as shown in the

Module/Study Guide:

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a. The LETTER or NUMBER of the Exit

Outcome Activity (A, B, C etcetera or 1, 2,

3 etcetera).

b. The STUDENT’S NAME and

STUDENT’S NUMBER.

c. The COURSE NUMBER.

d. The STUDENT’S DEGREE LEVEL of

Master, Specialist or Doctorate.

e. The MAJOR of Theology, Christian

Counseling, Domestic Violence Ministry,

Ministry, or Christian Psychology.

f. DATE when Exit Outcome Activity is

completed. Write the full date out.

(Example: March 8, 2009).

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CHAPTER XI

COURSE GRADING,

WORKSHOPS, GRADE

POINT AVERAGE AND

TRANSFER CREDITS

The objective of Zoe University is to have a system of

study in which a student completes one course per month

(four weeks) and completes a year of college (33 semester

credit hours) in eleven months. The student is allowed to

work into their schedule the times to complete the video or

DVD and homework; however, they must remain within the

time period of one month or thirty days. If a student desires

to accelerate a course, they may do so as fast as their ability

and time will allow (all courses must be paid for in advance).

From the time the course is begun, the student will have one

month to complete all requirements. At the end of the

course dates, all Exit Outcome Activities, Competency

Based Module with Study Guides, Videos or DVD’s must

be returned by the date on the video or DVD Agreement

form included with each course. If the student does not

complete a part of the homework requirements (written

or workshops) they will be given a grade of “F” for the

course. To remove the “F” from the transcript, the

student will be required to retake and repay for the

course.

The Competency Based Module with Study Guide is part of

the homework and must be completed and returned to

receive a grade. Without the return of the Competency

Based Module with Study Guide, a grade of “F” is assigned

and no further courses are sent until this requirement is

satisfied.

The Workshop Activities are also a vital part of the

homework and must be completed in full to receive a grade

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document is to be saved in and the file

name you want this particular template

to be called for future use. Next select

the “Save” button and the template is

complete and ready to be called upon at

your command.

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COVER SHEET EXAMPLE

ENABLING ACTIVITIES FOR

INTERIM COMPETENCIES

ACTIVITY NUMBER: B

JOHN SMITH

STUDENT NUMBER: 246810

In Partial Fulfillment: Course No. CO529

Major: Christian Counseling Professor: Dr. Wilson

Degree: Doctorate

ZOE UNIVERSITY Date: July 9, 2009

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then “Tabs”.

a. Select “Clear all”.

b. Under the “Tab stop position” enter all the tabs

needed. There will be a total of five tabs. The

following is the format for each of the five tabs:

(1) For the first tab:

(a) Under “Tab stop position” enter

0.35.

(b) At the “Alignment” enter “Right”.

(c) At the “Leader” enter none.

(d) Select the “Set” button.

(2) For the second tab:


0.55.

(b) At the “Alignment” enter “Left”.



(3) For the third tab:


0.80.




(4) For the fourth tab:


1.05.

(b) At the “Alignment” enter “Left.



(5) For the fifth tab:


1.30.




(6) After entering all tab settings click on

“OK” to apply them to this and all future

outline documents. To save this

application as a template select “File”

then “Save as”. Select the location this

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selecting “File”, “Page Setup” and then under

“Margins” choose “Landscape”. Under “Paper”

choose “Paper Size”, then “Letter, 8.5 x 11 and

then “OK” to apply.

4. Setting the margins of the outline formatting process

is accomplished in five (5) steps. Return again to

the toolbar at the top of the page. Select “File”,

“Page setup”, “Margins”, then enter the following:

a. Top: 1 inch

b. Left: 0.5

c. Bottom: 0.5

d. Right: 0.5

e. Click on “OK” to apply these items.

5. To divide each outline page into two parts go

to the toolbar and select “Format”, then

“Columns”. Under “Presets” select “Two”. After

clicking on “Two” make certain that the “Equal

column width” box at the bottom of the box is

checked (√). Then , click “OK” to apply the

settings.

6. Once these settings have been accomplished the

actual outline can be started. At the top of the

document type the title of the outline in capital

letters (upper case) and in the toolbar click on

“Center” for the alignment (the alignment buttons

are just to the right of the “Bold”, “Italic” and

“Underline” tab). The title should be centered over

the left hand column.

7. Once the title is centered and highlighted (by

holding down the mouse and dragging it over the

title) the “Bold” tab can be clicked and then the

“Font Size” can be increased from 12 point to 14

point. Next, select “Format”, “Paragraph” and

“Indents and Spacing”. In this window under

“General” and “Alignment” select “Centered” in

the drop down box. All other boxes should remain

the same. Once this has been accomplished click on

the “OK” button.

8. Formatting the document to receive the outline is

the next step. At the toolbar select “Format” and

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CHAPTER VI

TURNING IN EXIT

OUTCOME ACTIVITIES

(HOMEWORK) AND ITS

RETURN TO THE STUDENT

A. Individual Student:

1. All EXIT OUTCOME ACTIVITIES (homework)

are to be mailed directly to:

Zoe University

P.O. Box 8435

Jacksonville, Florida 32239

2. All homework assignments are to be placed in a ten

inch by thirteen inch or larger envelope when turned

in. Do not hand in loose assignments.

3. Homework will be returned to the student by Zoe

University after it is graded.

4. The student must send a large, stamped, self-

addressed envelope for the return of their

homework. The minimum size of the envelope

must be 10 inches x 13 inches. If a self-addressed

envelope is not sent, there will be a minimum

Handling and Shipping fee of $10.00 charged to that

student’s account.

a. Within the United States - $10.00.

b. Outside USA – A minimum of $10.00 or

applicable postage.



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B. Cluster Student:

1. The student must send a large, stamped, self-

addressed envelope for the return of their

homework. The smallest acceptable sized envelope

is no less than ten inches by thirteen inches (10” x

13”). If a self-addressed envelope is not sent, there

will be a minimum Handling and Shipping fee of

$10.00 charged to that student’s account.

a. Within the United States - $10.00.

b. Outside USA – A minimum of $10.00 or

applicable postage.

2. All completed EXIT OUTCOME ACTIVITIES

(homework) are to be turned in to the Cluster

Coordinator. Coordinator will send all activities to

the Academic Dean at Zoe University at the same

time.

3. All homework assignments are to be placed in a ten

inch by thirteen inch or larger envelope when turned

in. Do not hand in loose assignments.

4. The Cluster student will not receive grades unless

the actual date of the class session and any make-up

dates are recorded on the Student Attendance Sheet

(Month, Day and Year).

5. If a Cluster student has not completed their

make-up work before the date that the cluster

coordinator returns the videos or DVDs, then that

person will contact the Registrar’s office and

request them for the class they need to make up.

There will be a $25.00 charge per class for each

class that requires an extension.



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CHAPTER X

COMPUTER SETUP FOR

THE PREACHING

TEACHING OUTLINE

FORMAT

A. There are a variety of programs that can be used for

creating a preaching/teaching outline in the format

required for all Zoe University activities. The following

instructions are only applicable to the Microsoft Word

Program. Complete the following steps using this

program:

1. Open the Microsoft Word Program by starting a

new file for this item. This can be accomplished by

going to the toolbar and selecting “file”, “new”,

“blank document” and then “OK”.

2. With a blank document opened, format the text of

the outline document by doing the following: At

the top of the page under the toolbar go to

“format”, “Paragraph” and then go to “Indents

and Spacing”. At that location select the following:

a. Go to “General” and “Alignment”. Click on

the drop-down window and highlight

“Justified”.

b. Under indentation, both “Left” and “Right”,

type zero (“0”).

c. At the “Outline level” (across from “General”

and “Alignment”) select “Body text”.

d. At “Spacing” both “Before” and “After” place

“0 pt”.

e. At “Line Spacing” select “Single”.

f. Finally, select “OK” to implement the items.

3. Continuing with a blank document page on your

monitor, turn the document side-ways. This is

accomplished by returning to the toolbar and

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7. Homework must be sent to Zoe University by the

specified date. All regulations for incompletion of

work applies. (See “Course Grading, Workshop,

Grade Point Average and Transfer Credits.”

8. A Cluster student may request the opportunity to

view course videos and DVD’s according to

instructions given for make-up work only.

DIFFERING OPINIONS ON

COURSE MATERIAL

There may be times that a student’s Scriptural concept might

conflict with course material. At those times the student is

required to answer the assignment according to the

Professors presentation and it will be graded accordingly.

The student is free to attach, their understanding of the

subject in question, on a separate page, to their homework.

The student’s written concern will be received for comment

and will be addressed in accordance to the assigned course

requirements.

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4. The fourth division frequently indicates details and

proceeds with lower-case letters “a, b, c.” Think of

these as items within sentences.

C. When an outline has a Roman Numeral I, it must also

have a Roman Numeral II. The same rule applies with

each and every level of an outline. Example: If there is

an “A” there must also be a “B”. The tabs must be

preset so the entire activity will be in perfect vertical

alignment at both left and right sides.

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CHAPTER VII

TURNING IN CASSETTE

TAPE / DVD / Re-Writeable

CD WORKSHOP MESSAGES:

A. The following four items are to be printed legibly on

each case, cassette , DVD or CD:

1. Student’s name.

2. Course number.

3. Workshop number for the course (1, 2, 3 or 4).

4. Title of the message.

B. Each of the four (4) messages in each course must

be thirty minutes in length and each message must

have a separate outline. Attach all outlines together

under one cover with binder.

C. Do not use religious words, phrases or terminology

as statements or questions intermixed with the

message as a means of punctuation or of making

a point either in written Exit Outcome Activities

or on the Cassette Tape/DVD/Re-Writeable CD

Workshop. Example: “Praise the Lord!”

“Hallelujah!” “Thank you, Jesus!” “Amen?”

WORKSHOP ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS FOR

BOTH INDIVIDUAL DISTANCE LEARNING

AND CLUSTER DISTANCE LEARNING

STUDENTS:

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Cassette Tape/Re-Writeable CD Workshop Activity

A. After viewing the course, prepare four (4) 30-minute

preaching or teaching messages on Cassette Tape,

DVD or Re-Writeable CD’s, on a selected facet of

the teaching material taught in the course. Divide

the course into four (4) parts. The first message will

be over the first part of the course, the second

message on the second part of the course the third

message over the third part of the course and the

fourth message will be over the fourth part of the

course. The message must be based only from

what was taught by the Professor in the course

and not what the students opinion is or what they

think. The message must also be accompanied by a

detailed outline, including Scriptures and examples.

The book, chapter and verse for each Scripture used

must be given. Scriptures and their locations are not

to be abbreviated and must always be placed at the

end of the passage.

B. Messages are not to be read in manuscript form.

It is to be presented as if speaking to a live audience.

Each course requires a total of four (4) 30-minute

messages with four prepared outlines. The four

outlines must be prepared on separate paper for each

message but bound together with one cover sheet.

C. Each individual workshop that is taught or preached

must have some type of visual illustration used in its

presentation.

D. The pattern of the outline must ALWAYS include

the following four (4) parts:

1. Roman numerals (I, II, III, IV) indicate major

topics in a paper.

2. Capital (upper-case) letters (A, B, C) indicate

large divisions of each topic. Divided topics

must have at least two parts (an A and B, a 1

and 2 and so on).

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CHAPTER IX

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

OUTLINE WORKSHOP

PREPARATION

The workshop section of the student’s homework for all

preaching/teaching sessions will have a formalized outline to

be turned in with the completed course. This outline will be

graded, along with the content of the message delivered. The

structure and details required for it must be carefully

followed. Each outline will need to be typed using specific

guidelines as to its layout. All outlines are required to be on

a standard eight and one half inches by eleven inches (8 ½” x

11”) sheet of paper turned sideways (landscape setting) with

the information placed in two columns and single spaced.

Additional sheets may be used as needed.

A. The outline’s contents will follow the Roman Numeral

System for numbering and rules. The format is simple.

B. There are certain rules of practice that are required.

Please note the following:

1. Begin with Roman Numeral I for the first major

point or topic which forms the primary level

numbering setup.

2. The second level of numbering is accomplished

through capital (upper-case) letters beginning with

the letter “A” for the first division under the main

point.

3. The third level of numbering begins with an Arabic

number “1, 2, 3” for clarifications of a division.

Think of these as sentences.

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5. The student is allowed to take their Bible, a copy

of their outline with notes and any visual

aid they may be using, to the pulpit. The

Competency Based Module/Study Guide may

not be taken to the pulpit with them.

6. The student will be graded using the Workshop

Activity Appraisal Form.

C. Dress appropriately for preaching or teaching:

1. Men must wear coat and tie. Jeans, T-shirts,

tennis shoes, shorts, muscle shirts, tank tops,

etcetera are inappropriate and unacceptable.

Women must wear dress or skirt and blouse (no

slacks, pant suits, shorts, sleeveless attire,

spaghetti straps, etcetera).

2. The student will not be allowed to minister if

dressed inappropriately.

3 Visual illustrations for sermons and teaching

may not include personal “statements” made by

using lettered messages or pictures on clothing,

stickers, buttons, pins or other items attached or

as a part of clothing.

D. The student must sign-up through the Cluster

Coordinator for the time they would like to preach

or teach. If the student finds it impossible to be

present for their appointed time to minister, they

must contact the Cluster Coordinator or within 24

hours of the workshop to be rescheduled. Failure to

make contact, once scheduled, will result in a full

letter grade reduction when workshop is presented.

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3. Arabic numbers (1, 2, and 3) are used for

clarifications of a division.

4. Lower-case letters (a, b, c) indicate details.

OUTLINE NOTES:

Do not limit the outline to only two of the

respective headings. Use as many as needed but

always use a MINIMUM of two headings and

subheadings.

Messages on Cassette Tapes, DVD or Re-

Writeable CD’s for the Workshops must be

submitted with all Exit Outcome Activities.

a. Workshop Cassette Tapes, DVD or Re-

Writeable CD’s will not be returned to the

student.

b. All Cassette Tapes, DVD or Re-Writeable

CD’s must be standard size. Do not use

mini-tapes or mini-CD’s.

RETURN OF VIDEOS AND DVD’S.

A TAPES REPRODUCTION AND AUDIT

AGREEMENT must be completed and returned to Zoe

University with every course. Course videos and DVDs

cannot be sold or checked out for additional review.

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CHAPTER VIII

LIVE WORKSHOP FOR

CLUSTER STUDENTS

A. Workshop activities take place at the time that the

Cluster Coordinator has designated.

1. Student must be on time and stay for the entire

service.

2. There will be no walking in-and-out during the

service.

B. Requirements during the workshop services:

1. The student must preach or teach twice during

the four required attendance services (see

Workshop Activity Requirements in this

Student Handbook).

2. Student will minister with the authority and

power given through the Word of God by

the Holy Spirit. The first time a student

ministers, they must minister for fifteen (15)

minutes on a selected facet of the course

covering the first half of the course. The

second time they must minister for 15 minutes

on the second half of the same course.

3. The student must close their message

immediately once the 15 minute time frame is

up.

4. Students must prepare an outline for their

message showing all Scripture references and

material they will be covering. This outline

must be given to the faculty member in charge

before going to the pulpit to preach or teach.

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