3 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 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 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 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 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 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