STUDENT BODY 

The Bible College has more than 100 students enrolled in the study of the Word of God.  They come from various independent and denominational churches.  Most of the student body is from the Washington metropolitan area. 

MSBBC&S is primarily an evening Institution designed to serve full-time Christian workers and others who have full-time jobs during the day.  Therefore, MSBBC&S offers most of its curriculum during the evening hours.  Although MSBBC&S is primarily an evening Institution, a number of classes are offered during the day. 

CHAPEL

 Chapel services are held for day and evening students.  These services challenge the students from the Word of God.  Also, chapel serves as a period of intercessory prayer.  Students and faculty are expected to attend all chapel services.  No classes will be held during chapel services.

 STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION 

The Student Government Association consists of students who have been appointed/elected for three primary purposes: to listen intently for the specific needs of the student body; to channel such information steadily to the administration and faculty; and to convert such information into effective action. 

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 

All graduates and certificate recipients as well as former students who have earned at least 30 semester hours of credit are designated as Alumni of the College and Seminary.  The MSBBC&S Alumni Association, under the leadership of the Director of Development and Alumni Affairs, serves the needs and interests of graduates. 

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

The Christian Service Department, under the supervision of the Director of Student Affairs, provides an opportunity for students to develop Christian leadership and spiritual ministry.  Within the Washington metropolitan area there are opportunities for institutional work in jails and hospitals.  Everything is done to ensure that students will receive the maximum degree of benefit and fulfillment from personal involvement in various types of practical Christian work and community service throughout the Washington area.

CAMPUS AND BUILDINGS

The College campus is a beautiful one and one-half acre tract of land opposite the Maple Springs Baptist Church.  It is nestled in a suburban residential community, which is easily accessible by public transportation to the heart of the rapidly expanding Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.           

Chester A. McDonald, Sr., Administration Building.  This building is named in honor of Chester A. McDonald, Sr., the Chancellor, the founder, and first President of the Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary.  He is Pastor Emeritus of the Maple Springs Baptist Church. MSBBC&S is a ministry of the Maple Springs Baptist Church.  The Administration Building houses the administrative offices.

Education Building and Center for Biblical Studies (Main Campus Building).  This building is the center of activity for the Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary.  It houses the library, two (2) floors of classroom space, the bookstore, the student computer lab and the student lounge.

Library.  Located in the Main Campus Building, the Library provides a variety of resources.  It contains a growing collection of excellent resources for reference, research and circulation.  The holdings are arranged on open shelves according to the Dewey Decimal classification system.

HEALTH SERVICE 

Students are encouraged to secure medical services when necessary from their own physicians.  These consultations are entirely at the student's expense. Special items, such as the cost prescriptions, hospitalization, ambulance service, x-rays, operating room expense, dental work, surgery, special nursing or special care for students with contagious diseases are also paid by the student, if not covered by health insurance. 

The services of Washington's many fine hospitals are available in an emergency.  Students are required, if they do not have hospitalization insurance, to obtain such before entering school.  Students should meet this requirement by purchasing health insurance coverage of their choice.

 STUDENT HANDBOOK

At the beginning of each school year, new students receive a copy of the Maple Springs Bible College Student Handbook.  When the Student Handbook is revised, students may obtain a revised copy. 

Because we at MSBBC&S are a Christian community as well as an educational institution, our family life together is governed by a code of conduct.  This is done so that we may be able to function together in harmony, that we may preserve a good testimony, and that we may each develop good habits of Christian discipline.

 DRESS STANDARDS

Moderation in the manner of dress is a safe guide for MSBBC&S students.  Casual dress is acceptable in the classroom so long as it is neat and modest.  Students are to dress appropriately and in good taste at all times.

COUNSELING SERVICES 

When a student is accepted into either the certificate, Associate or Bachelor's, program, a faculty advisor is    assigned to him.  The advisor is to guide, assist, and counsel the student throughout his academic program.    

BOOKSTORE

The College bookstore operates as a service to the students to supply them with textbooks and necessary materials.  The cost of books and supplies is not included in the registration fee.

LIBRARY AND INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES CENTER

The Library and Instructional Resources Center (LIRC), located in the Main Campus Building, serves students, faculty, and staff is a vital part of the educational program at MSBBC&S.  It is called the Library/Instructional Resources Center because it offers audio/visual materials, cassettes, videotapes, books, and periodicals.  Within 15 minutes driving distance is the Library of Congress, the world's largest and greatest library, with general provisions in the field of learning and a total of over 20 million volumes.  Local university and seminary libraries are also available as are interlibrary loans. 

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

The Business Office handles all financial matters, such as tuition and fee payment.  The Director of Records   and Admissions' Office handles all student admissions and academic records. 

STUDENT PARKING

All student vehicles must be parked in the parking area across Belt Road on the Maple Springs Baptist Church parking lot.  This enables Security to better monitor parking facilities.
 

SNACK SHOP

The student snack shop is a self-serve facility.  Faculty, staff, and students find it a pleasant place to fellowship over a cup of coffee, soft drinks, and treats. 

PLACEMENT

MSBBC&S provides placement assistance for students seeking professional positions with churches and other Christian organizations.  Graduating students may register with the Director of Student Affairs for such assistance.   To help prepare graduates to enter Christian service, seminars on preparing resumes, job application completion, and interviewing techniques are offered.   

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