2 10 25 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Course Catalogs Description An account of the resource Historical course catalogs, academic bulletins, and program descriptions. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tuition and Fee Schedule (2014) Description An account of the resource Fee Schedule (all amounts in U.S. currency, from 2014 website): - Application Fee: $20.00 (non-refundable) - Registration Fee: $20.00 per semester - Late Registration Fee: $25.00 (after deadline; no registration after final date) - Tuition: $80.00 per credit hour - Room & Board: $1,440.00 per semester (dormitory + three meals daily) - Key Deposit: $10.00 (refunded on return) - Textbooks: ~$275.00 per semester (estimate; sold independently) - Computer Fee: $35.00 (computer lab access) Estimated cost per semester (full-time, 15 credits, on-campus): - Tuition: $1,200.00 - Room & Board: $1,440.00 - Registration: $20.00 - Computer Fee: $35.00 - Textbooks: ~$275.00 - Total: ~$2,970.00 Post-semester extended stay: $5.00/day room, $3.50/meal. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Tuition; Fees; Financial Information Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2014 capture) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Course Catalogs Description An account of the resource Historical course catalogs, academic bulletins, and program descriptions. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Academic Programs and Degrees Offered (2002-2014) Description An account of the resource Degrees and Programs: 1. B.R.E. (Bachelor of Religious Education), Major: Bible, Minor: Christian Education - 4 years, 130 credit hours, 2.0 GPA minimum. For students entering full-time Christian service (pastorate, church-planting, evangelism, missions, youth ministries). 2. B.R.E., Major: Bible, Minor: Elementary Education - 4 years, 131 credit hours + directed teaching, 2.0 GPA minimum. For Christian educational ministries. 3. B.R.E., Major: Elementary Education, Minor: Bible - 4 years, 132 credit hours + directed teaching, 2.5 GPA minimum. For teaching in Christian elementary schools. 4. Graduate of Theology Diploma (Th.G.), Major: Bible - 3 years, 102 credit hours, 2.0 GPA minimum. No set educational prerequisites (high school recommended). NOT a valid prerequisite for graduate programs. 5. Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Bible - 2 years, 68 credit hours. Primarily for membership of affiliated churches. 6. Bible Certificate - 1 year (Institute department). No educational prerequisites required. Curriculum Areas: Biblical Studies (expositions, surveys, systematic theology), Christian Education (missions, homiletics, pastoral theology), Elementary Education (teaching methods, early childhood), General Studies (English, speech, psychology, music, computers), and Electives. By 2014, BBC also offered online courses including Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, and Elements of Bible Study. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002-2014 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Academic Programs; Degrees; Curriculum; B.R.E.; Theology Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002-2014 captures) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus History Description An account of the resource Documents, newsletters, and records chronicling the history and development of Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus Facilities and Named Buildings Description An account of the resource Campus Location: 8220 Estate Botany Bay, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 (Fortuna area, west end of St. Thomas). The 5-acre campus occupies the original Camp Fortuna property leased in 1964, on a mountainside with views of the Caribbean Ocean. Named Buildings: - C.W.E. Hall: Classrooms, school office, faculty lounge, dining hall (cafeteria-style, serving the entire student body) - Bellew Hall: Computer lab (with computers, printers, scanners), chapel, 10,000-volume library. Named after Dr. Dennis Bellew, third president (1979-2000). - Thompson Hall: Ladies' dormitory, additional classrooms, faculty apartments. Named after Dr. Ray Thompson, second president (1964-1979). - Woodland Hall: Men's dormitory, recreation room, faculty apartment. - Three additional residences: Housing for faculty members and families. Other facilities: Mid-size basketball/volleyball court. Separate dormitories for men and women, overseen by Dean of Men and Dean of Women. Each room furnished with beds, study tables, and chest of drawers. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Campus; Facilities; Buildings; Dormitories Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002-2014 captures) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus History Description An account of the resource Documents, newsletters, and records chronicling the history and development of Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Statement of Practice and Spiritual Commitment Description An account of the resource STATEMENT OF PRACTICE: "Bluewater Bible College & Institute holds firmly to the Baptist tradition of faith and practice. We stand against the philosophy, position, or practices of the World Council of Churches and any denomination, church, or religious organization that sacrifices its commitment to Biblical Truth for the sake of ecclesiastical unity. We do not tolerate apostasy in any form or fellowship with those that do. We further stand opposed to Liberalism, Neo-Orthodoxy, New Evangelicalism, and Hyper-Calvinism." SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT: "Bluewater Bible College & Institute holds to a fundamental position regarding the interpretation of God's Word. We hold to a literal interpretation of the Bible, allowing the principles found therein to serve as the foundation of our curriculum and standards. All classroom instruction is presented from a Biblical perspective, and all activities outside of the classroom are designed to promote positive spiritual growth in our student body. Regular chapel services, prayer groups, dorm devotions, church attendance, and ministry participation are all part of this school's commitment to see our students develop a life-long passion for Jesus Christ in their personal lives and ministries." Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Statement of Practice; Spiritual Commitment; Baptist; Theology Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002-2003 captures) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus History Description An account of the resource Documents, newsletters, and records chronicling the history and development of Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BBC Doctrinal Statement (14 Points) Description An account of the resource The official Doctrinal Statement of Bluewater Bible College & Institute, as published on bluewater.edu: 1. THE SCRIPTURES: We believe in the verbal and plenary inspiration of the Scriptures. We accept that the Scriptures are inerrant and should serve as the Christian's only authority for faith and practice. (2 Tim. 3:16,17) 2. THE TRINITY: We believe that God exists equally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. (Gen. 1:1; Jn. 1:1; Acts 5:1-4; 1 Jn. 5:7) 3. JESUS CHRIST: We believe in the virgin birth, sinless life, physical death, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Matt. 1:23; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Cor. 15:2-4) 4. SALVATION: We believe in the eternal salvation freely provided by God, to all who personally trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of their sins and life everlasting. (Jn. 6:47; 14:6; Acts 4:10-12; Eph. 2:8) 5. THE HOLY SPIRIT: We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells all true believers, empowering them to do the will of God on earth, and sealing them until the day of their redemption. (1 Cor. 6:19; Eph. 4:30) 6. CREATION: We believe that the universe and all that inhabits it are the direct results of God's creative act. We believe that God created the universe and all that it contains in six consecutive days of 24 hours each. (Gen. 1, 2; Col. 1:16) 7. THE FALL OF MAN: We believe that mankind, although created in the image of God, is in a state of rebellion against God. The only hope of redemption lies within the salvation offered through Jesus Christ alone. (Gen. 1:26-27; 3:1-19; Rom. 5:12-21) 8. THE CHURCH: We believe that the Church is God's divinely chosen institution for this time, given the responsibility of evangelizing the lost and edifying the saved. Ordinances: baptism by total immersion and the Lord's Supper. (1 Cor. 12:1-26; Eph. 4:11-16) 9. ANGELS AND SATAN: We believe that angels exist as the ministering agents of God, while Satan and his demons exist to hinder and corrupt the work of God on this earth. (Heb. 1:13,14; 2 Cor. 4:3,4) 10. THE RAPTURE: We believe in the rapture of all believers prior to the Great Tribulation Period. (1 Thess. 4:13-17) 11. THE SECOND COMING: We believe in the personal, visible, and premillennial return of the Lord Jesus Christ. (Rev. 19:1-20:9) 12. ETERNITY: We believe that all who are saved will spend an eternity of conscious blessedness with God in heaven; and all those who reject the Gospel will suffer an eternity of conscious torment in hell. (2 Cor. 5:1; 2 Thess. 1:7-9) 13. CESSATION OF SIGN GIFTS: We believe that the gifts of healings, miracles, tongues, the interpretation of tongues, and prophecy were temporary gifts, and are no longer valid manifestations of the work of the Holy Spirit. (1 Cor. 13:8-10) 14. AGAINST PROSPERITY GOSPEL: We believe that the 'Gospel of Prosperity' and the baptism of the Holy Spirit as a 'second work of grace' are unbiblical teachings and should not be promoted or practiced by believers. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Doctrinal Statement; Theology; Statement of Faith; Baptist Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002-2003 captures) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus History Description An account of the resource Documents, newsletters, and records chronicling the history and development of Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Board of Trustees (2002) Description An account of the resource Board of Trustees as of 2002: - Rev. Felix Durand, Chairman (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.) - Rev. Beltane Harrigan, Vice-Chairman (St. Croix, U.S.V.I.) - Rev. Heath F. Charles, President (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.) - Rev. Audley Charlton, Vice-President (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.) - Rev. Anthony Benjamin (St. Croix, U.S.V.I.) - Dr. Pat. Creed (Maryland, U.S.A.) - Rev. Norril Gumbs (Anguilla, West Indies) - Rev. Charles Hurlston (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.) - Mr. Hippolyte Reiph (St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles) - Rev. Gary Sprunger (Puerto Rico) - Dr. Ray Thompson (Tennessee, U.S.A.) The Board's geographic distribution across St. Thomas, St. Croix, Anguilla, St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Maryland, and Tennessee reflects the school's Caribbean-wide governance and mission. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Board of Trustees; Governance; Leadership Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002 capture) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Caribbean; United States Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus History Description An account of the resource Documents, newsletters, and records chronicling the history and development of Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty and Staff Directory (2002-2003) Description An account of the resource Full-Time Faculty: - Heath F. Charles, President (B.A., B.S., Tennessee Temple University; M.Div., Th.M., D.Min. Candidate, Temple Baptist Seminary) - Audley Charlton, Vice President (Pastoral Diploma, Jamaica Bible College; B.R.E., Th.B., Baptist Bible College; M.Div., Th.M., Grace Seminary) - Constance Charlton, Secretarial Studies (A.A., Waterloo College; B.R.E., Jamaica Bible College) - Patrickson Dennis, History & English (B.R.E., Bluewater Bible College) - Terrence Jones, Academic Dean (B.R.E., Bluewater Bible College; M.Min., Baptist Bible Seminary; M.S., Baptist Bible Graduate School; D.Min. Candidate) Adjunct Faculty: - Hazel Campbell, Education & Music (A.A., University of the West Indies; B.A., M.Ed., Bob Jones University) - Roy Donovan, Education (B.R.E., Bluewater Bible College; M.Ed., West Chester University) - Felix Durand, Education (Th.G., Bluewater Bible College; B.S., Liberty University; M.Ed., University of the Virgin Islands) - Kenneth Guth, Bible & Psychology (B.A., Tennessee Temple University; B.Div., Temple Baptist Seminary) - Charles Hurlston, Bible (B.R.E., Bluewater Bible College) - Jones Jean-Marie, Bible & Psychology (B.R.E., Bluewater Bible College; B.S., Liberty University) - Vincent Thomas, Accounting/Business/Math (A.A., B.A., M.B.A., M.P.A., University of the Virgin Islands) - Veronica Walters, Sign Language (A.A., University of the Virgin Islands) Staff: - Sylvia A. Charles, Registrar (A.A., Tennessee Temple University; A.A., Chattanooga Technical Community College) - Rose Dennis, Dietician Notably, five faculty members (Dennis, Donovan, Durand, Hurlston, Jean-Marie) were themselves BBC graduates, demonstrating the institution's self-sustaining educational pipeline. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2002-2003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Faculty; Staff; Administration; Directory Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002-2003 captures) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus History Description An account of the resource Documents, newsletters, and records chronicling the history and development of Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Presidential Succession (1962-2017) Description An account of the resource Four presidents led Bluewater Bible College & Institute from its founding through its closure: 1. Rev. Bill Slaymaker (1962-1964) - Founding president who established the school at Calvary Baptist Church. 2. Dr. Ray Thompson (1964-1979) - Oversaw the move to the Camp Fortuna campus in 1964 and the upgrade to college status in 1966. Thompson Hall (ladies' dormitory and classrooms) was named in his honor. 3. Dr. Dennis Bellew (1979-2000) - Longest-serving president, led the college for 21 years. Bellew Hall (computer lab, chapel, and 10,000-volume library) was named in his honor. 4. Rev. Heath Francis Charles (2000-2017) - Served as interim president from 2000, officially installed Spring 2001. Credentials: B.A., B.S. (Tennessee Temple University); M.Div., Th.M. (Temple Baptist Seminary); D.Min. Candidate. Led the college until its closure following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962-2017 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Presidents; Leadership; Administration Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002-2014 captures) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus History Description An account of the resource Documents, newsletters, and records chronicling the history and development of Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Founding of Bluewater Bible College (1962) Description An account of the resource In January 1962, a group of pastors and missionaries in the West Indies met to discuss the need for a ministerial training institution in the Caribbean. In September 1962, Bluewater Bible Institute was founded and started its first classes in the Sunday School classrooms of Calvary Baptist Church on the island of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1964, the 5-acre property of Camp Fortuna was leased to the school, and all classes moved to the new facility on the mountainside overlooking the blue waters of the Caribbean Ocean. In January 1966, the Trustees voted to upgrade the academic level from an institute to a college, renaming it Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Training expanded from a 2-year program to a 4-year program, and an undergraduate degree in Religious Education was added with two minors: Christian Education and Elementary Education. The school's name derives from "the blue waters of the Caribbean Ocean that are stunningly visible from its mountainside location." As word of the school spread across the Caribbean, students enrolled from throughout the West Indies, establishing BBC's regional identity. The campus has remained on the original Camp Fortuna property since 1964. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource Founding; History; Calvary Baptist Church; Camp Fortuna Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wayback Machine archive of bluewater.edu (2002-2014 captures) Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands https://archives.bluewaterbible.org/files/original/4ae0f17f2921547f136a02d402752678.jpg 651da0ecab259487c1b53496d6457340 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Historical Photographs Description An account of the resource Photographs documenting campus life, events, faculty, students, and facilities throughout the history of Bluewater Bible College. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource West Indies Baptist Fellowship Conference Description An account of the resource Group photograph from a West Indies Baptist Fellowship Conference meeting. BBC has maintained a close association with the WIBFC since its founding, with the conference serving as a key fellowship and ministry network for Caribbean Baptist churches. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource c. 2010 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute Subject The topic of the resource West Indies Baptist Fellowship Conference; WIBFC; Caribbean Baptists Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Bluewater Bible College & Institute. Used for archival and educational purposes. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Caribbean