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Simmons Bible University Application For Admission >> Life Experience Credit Instructions There is more to education than just 'book knowledge'. School is clearly a critical element but an 'education' can come from many different sources. The signs of intelligence include the ability to incorporate the experiences of our lives into learning. At Simmons we value this aspect of your background, as well as valuing your pursuit of biblical knowledge through classes offered at your church or from other sources. Taken together these will provide the Admissions Committee with another perspective on your capabilities and needs. To complete the Life Experience Credit portion of the application: Respond to the following areas in a separate document. Title this document "Life Experiences Credit Portfolio." Upload this document onto the Application for Admissions. Life Experience Credit Questions :: List any classes you have taken on topics related to biblical study. For each class Include: Title of the class Beginning and ending dates Total number of class and study hours Organization that conducted the class Location Contact number/email address/website (if applicable) for the organization Name(s) of instructor(s) List any ministry activities you have been involved in. Include: Name of ministry or activity Dates of service Roles and responsibilities Brief description of how your involvement enhanced the ministry's work List any conferences/workshops you have attended on topics related to biblical study. Include: Name of conference(s) Dates and locations Titles and duration of workshops if applicable List any classes you have taught on topics related to biblical study. For each class include: Title of each class Beginning and ending dates Length of each class session/Total number of sessions Organization that you taught the class for Location of the organization Contact person/telephone number/email address List any non-fiction books you have read on topics related to biblical study. Include: Name of book Author Approximate date of reading List any leadership roles you have played in organizations or activities Name of organization/activity Role that you played How your leadership impacted the organization/activity Personal Statement - Briefly include any additional information that the previous areas have not touched upon, that would aid the Admissions Committee in fully appreciating what you have gained in your previous experiences.