ISSUE
04 December 2009
MyBHUNews
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BEULAH HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS NEWS AND EVENTS
Every event has a time and a place, however, the exact time of Christ’s birth is unknown. Half the Christian world celebrates January 6 as the date when “the time had fully come.” But was it December 25, as the other half supposes? The December date was officially determined in A.D. 354 by Pope Liberius. The suggestion of this date may have been an attempt at substitution. The Romans held a pagan festival of Saturnalia at the end of December, with December 25 being the date on which they observed the feast of “Sol Invictus,” the Unconquerable Sun, which was just at its winter solstice and about to turn northward again. Then we have Dionysius Exiguus who, while reforming the Roman calendar in the sixth century A.D., mistakenly dated the Nativity in the year 753 from the founding of Rome. The death of Herod has now been fixed at year 749 on the Roman calendar, so Dionysius must been off at least four years in his chronology. Most scholars set the time of Christ’s birth as some time between the fall of 5 B.C. and March of 4 B.C. on our present calendar. While we cannot be quite sure about the time, we are quite sure about the place. Bethlehem, named in scripture and known in history, is still the quiet, sleepy town we sing about in our carols. The site of the old inn is now inside the almost-asancient Church of the Nativity. This structure was built over the cattle cave in A.D. 326, to mark the spot which was confirmed by Origen, an early Christian scholar and Theologian, in about A.D. 225 as the true site. Before Origen, it has been confirmed by Justin Martyr in A.D. 150. Prior to that, Emperor Hadrian had attempted, in A.D. 130, to desecrate the spot by erecting a shrine to Adonis. Inside this oldest church in Christendom, a set of well-worn stairs lead down from behind the altar into a thirty-by-fifteen feet cave. The far end of it has long been sealed off, but it once opened onto the eastern slope of the hill on which Bethlehem is situated. The place of Jesus’ birth is marked with a polished silver star inlaid in marble on the floor of the cave. Pilgrims come from across the planet to see where God Almighty took human flesh and became Heaven’s only Plan and man’s only Hope. .Excerpts from A Christmas Reader, by Dr. Doug Chatham, Professor Emeritus
Admission Information Tenecia Fears tenecia.fears@beulah.org
Time has quickly passed us by and we are now approaching the beginning of another semester. Beulah Heights has grown 20% over the last few semesters for many reasons. One particular reason is referrals: One student’s great experience leads to another student inquiring . . . enrolling . . . learning. Check out the stats. Enrollment over the Years:
2006 2007 2008 2009
603 665 674 807
Average New Enrollment per Semester 60 students in the undergraduate program 35 students in the graduate program Knowing the proper steps to enroll in the upcoming semester reduces the frustration of missing or incomplete information on the day of registration. Enrollment Checklist
Focus on Faculty: Dr. John B. Kim Dr. Kim learned to speak English at an early age in school and discovered that being bi-lingual would allow him opportunities. In the late 1960s, he served in the Korean Army as an interpreter in the South Vietnam War, and then he served in the US Army in late 1977. Continuing to use his gift, he was the interpreter for the Billy Graham Crusade in Atlanta in 1993, as well as for the Korean Baptist Church, McCormick Theological Seminary and for Dr. Dan Parker, a professor at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. While at BHBC, Kim lived in the Woods Hall dormitory. His room was upstairs, in what is now the Library, and more specifically, the office of Pradeep Das. His youngest daughter, Esther Kim, was born in 1983 while Dr. Kim was still a student. In May of 2010, he will accompany Dr. Benson M. Karanja, President of BHU, to South Korea, where Dr. Karanja will preach at the world’s largest Church (numbering 700,000+): the Yeoi-do Soon Bok Um Church (Assembly of God), in Seoul. The senior pastor there, Dr. Paul Yonggi Cho, has been inspirational to countless ministers over the last decades, including our own Dr. John Kim. In fact, when Dr. Kim was at his first church as a Deacon, the pastor at that church in Fr. Knox, Kentucky, scheduled himself to be gone for two weeks. Dr. Kim was left in charge to visit church members and to preach while his new pastor was out of town! Dr. Kim immediately turned to a book about sermons by Dr. Cho, to prepare for his first sermon. Now, in a few months, Dr. Kim will return to his mentor as a successful pastor, preacher and teacher.
Application
Dr. John Byeongsoo Kim, BHU Class of 1983 Current title, organization: Vice President for Asian Studies, & Ordained Bishop Birth Place: South Korea Educational Highlights: • B.A., Animal Husbandry, KonKuk University • B.A., Beulah Heights Bible College • M.Div., Church of God School of Theology • D.Min., Candler School of Theology, Emory University Family: Wife, Maria Kim, is a registered nurse at Emory Univ. Hospital. Seven children. Currently resides in: Duluth, GA His goal: Bringing even more Korean students to train at Beulah Heights University. Since 2004, Dr. Kim has brought more than 100 Korean students to earn their degree.
Official Transcripts from the most recently completed program (High School/GED, Undergraduate or Graduate)
By: Sarah Matthews sarah.matthews@beulah.org
Church Reference
International Student Picnic
Personal Reference Entrance Exams New Student Orientation Contact Information:
Fun, food and fellowship @ Stone Mountain Park
John Dreher Director of Admissions Phone: 404-627-2681 x117 Email: john.dreher@beulah.org
Newsletter Team Sarah Matthews, Editor in Chief Deborah Chand, Supervising Editor Tenecia Fears, Contributor NaTanya Duffie, Contributor Moses Ngungu, Contributor Marcelo Silva, Graphic Designer *Articles and feedback may be submitted to newsletter@beulah.org.
By: Moses Ngungu moses.ngungu@beulah.org
This year’s BHU international picnic took place on October 10th at the Stone Mountain Park. There were a good number of BHU students in attendance including Korean students and those from our BHU Latino program. Professor Wilson and the Office of Student Life and Enrollment Management made sure that there was a variety of foods and drinks. The Korean community also brought their ever scrumptious Asian dishes. Zachariah and Rebecca Shahasi shared some of their Kenyan Japati and Samoosa. Overall, the food was good, the mood was good, the weather was just perfect — the day as a whole turned out just right without any impediments. The outing culminated with a train ride around the park which everyone had a chance to enjoy.
Study Tips For Online Students Learning On Your Own Time
Spring 2010 Online Schedule
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5851 Basic Computers/Word Processing SC 260 Dreher, K.
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5852 Basic Concepts of Mathematics Math 117 Fleming, E.
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5853 Business Communication UD 120 Carroll, S.
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5854 English Composition E 102 Reggy, M.
Taking an online course carries with it several responsibilities, and, for some students, pitfalls. Below are some suggestions for those enrolled in an online course.
Read the guiding documents carefully for the course The course syllabus contains all of the information the student needs to progress through a distance learning course: the course description, objectives and requirements, course meetings, assignments and testing, and media and technology needed to successfully complete the course. Complete Weekly Course Work In a traditional onsite course, the student is in class for approximately three hours. In addition to this, students are expected to invest two hours outside of the classroom. Since online students are not in the classroom, your time is much more flexible. Students should consult the course schedule as a guide for how to invest their time. Beware: students who get behind will have a difficult time succeeding in the course.
Communicate regularly with your instructor Periodic (daily or weekly, depending on the course) check-ins are recommended. Contact your instructor immediately if you have any questions or concerns during the course.
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By: Sarah Matthews sarah.matthews@beulah.org
Fact Hunt >> Send entries to newsletter@beulah.org by 01/15/10 Need a break from studying? Time to stretch your legs and take some time away from staring at a computer screen? Embark upon this scavenger hunt, learn more about Beulah Heights’ history, and perhaps win the contest! One winner will be drawn from all correct entries. (Here’s a hint: You will have to go to several different buildings to find the answers. They are all in plain sight.)
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•The Ossie L. Whitlock plaque looks like a _________, and was given for ____ years of devoted service as a _______________ ______________ .
•In Woods Hall, between the Men and Women, sits the ______ th President of the United States, ______________ ____________________ .
•The Revival of Beulah Heights Bible Institute photo with revivalist B.E. Hillman, shows that the goal is $ ____________ .
•The sponsors of Woods Hall, 1978 – 1981 have a plaque in their honor. Below, list the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th names in the 3rd column. How many total sponsors are there? ___________________________ , __________________________ , _______________________________ , ________________________________ , _________________________ .
5859 Leadership Principles in Business LS 462 Wilson, W.
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5860 Making of a Leader LS 102 Barbee, D.
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5861 Old Testament Literature Bi 108 Armstrong, J.
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5862 Pentateuch Bi 105 Adams, S.
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5863 Principles of Organization Administration A Th 427 Howard, A.
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•The ‘U’ building is also known as ___________ ______. •The 1st graduate of Beulah Heights was _____________________ (look for the photo). He wrote a pamphlet named
5858 Leadership Internship LS 463 Barbee, D.
Email correct entries from your MyBHU gmail account to: newsletter@beulah.org. Deadline: January 15, 2010.
•Hattie M. Barth received an honorary degree of _________ ________ from ___________ College on May 30, 1954.
5857 Faith-based Comm Economic Development UD 203 Palmer, B.
Be Proactive A little work on assignments each day will allow you time to give attention to the quality of your work. Your workload should be spread out, to avoid doing it all at the last minute.
5856 Exploring Gender Differences LS 384 Reggy, Anyango
Set goals It is wise to keep a calendar with all the assignments and due dates for each course you take. Your Blackboard™ account has a calendar that can be accessed. This will help prevent you from falling behind in the course.
5855 English Grammar E 101
5864 Principles of Science SC 366 Jannusch, D.
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5865 Success for Life and Ministry A Th 115 Armstrong, J
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5866 Systematic Theology I Th 203 Adams, S.
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5867 Systematic Theology III Th 313 Adams, S.
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5868 Urban Economics UD 302 Carroll, S.
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Upcoming BHU Events and Important Dates
What’s Happening in Atlanta – Winter The winter months in the City of Atlanta are always full of excitement and holiday cheer. Take some time with your friends and family to enjoy the wonder of this season. Explore the festive events our city has to offer. There is sure to be something fun awaiting you!
• Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker Now – December 27 – Online Registration for Spring Semester 2010 December 30 – Campus Registration Assistance Day January 4 – First Day of Class for Spring 2010 January 18 – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (School Closed) February 15 – President’s Day (School Closed) March 1-6 --Discovery Days April 2 – Good Friday (School Closed) April 5-10 – Spring Break April 19-24 – Last week of classes May 1 – Commencement Exercise (Held at New Birth Cathedral)
Opening Weekend with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra Fairies. Princes. Dancing snowflakes. The magic of the holiday season is alive again at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Share the tradition and feel the warmth that has been enchanting audiences in Atlanta for 50 years. Dates: December 11-27, 2009 Time: Varies Fox Theatre 660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 Web: www.atlantaballet.com
• Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade
Leadership Corner If the whole world decided today to follow You, then where would You lead them? Think about that.
- Victor Wooten
Atlanta's Chick-fil-A Bowl Parade is a must see for anyone visiting. Every year on New Year's Eve around 30 Bands, Classic Cars, Floats and various other Entertainment... Parade their way down Peachtree Street to International Blvd., then winds through downtown to Centennial Olympic Park, ending at the Georgia World Congress Center. Dates: December 31, 2008 Georgia World Congress Center Website: www.chick-fil-abowl.com
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Advertising Information The Beulah Heights University newsletter is offering advertising space in the newsletters that began in June of 2009. This newsletter reaches to potentially all 800+ students. They are also published online. The ad will be placed on the back of the newsletter (in this space!) and will be available month by month or on demand. Ads we are interested in promoting will only be those of Christian value and positive language. Please contact Debbie Chand for more information at 404.627.2681 x128 or debbie.chand@beulah.org.
Rates for Ad Business Card size 3.5 “x2” $20 black and white Business Card size 3.5 “x2” $25 full color Ads are published on a month by month purchase.
• Atlanta Boat Show One of the largest displays of boats in the Southeastern United States, the Atlanta Boat Show features the latest models of boats of all shapes and sizes. January 13 - 18, 2010 Cost: Adults $9 $5 on Wednesday, January 13 Youth (13–15 years old) $5 Children 12 and younger FREE * Tickets are also available on site Web: www.gwcc.com/news/inews135.htm
• King Week The Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the Event's major sponsor) has organized various Live Performances, Religious Services, and Inspirational Concerts. There's also a host of Educational Seminars, meant to help educate everyone about this great man's life & history.
• Holiday in Lights Centennial Olympic Park’s annual Holiday in Lights is an Atlanta tradition and celebrating its thirteenth anniversary season this fall. In November, the Park transforms into a winter wonderland with thousands of lights that make up the dazzling display. Different and unique every year, Holiday in Lights runs through the first week of January. Dates: Until 1/10/10 Cost: FREE Time: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Centennial Olympic Park Website: www.centennialpark.com/ events/holiday.html
• Shen Yun Performing Arts After touring over 100 cities on five continents, Shen Yun Performing Arts comes to Atlanta for a spectacular, original production of Chinese dance and music. Here's your chance to experience the show that has left millions in awe. Discover for yourself the brilliant choreography, gorgeous costumes, and state-of-the-art backdrops that have astounded audiences everywhere. Dates: January 15-17, 2010 Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA - 770-916-2800 Time: 7:30PM to 10:00PM For further information call 877-285-2285 or visit www.ticketmaster.com
• Through the Lens of MundoHispanico: Georgia's Hispanic Community. Presented in both English and Spanish, this new exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Atlanta-based MundoHispanico and its important role as a news outlet for Georgia's Spanishspeaking community, while revealing stories and images from the newspaper's archives that explore the growth, diversity, success, and growing influence of Georgia's Hispanic community. Dates: 9/16/2009 - 1/3/2010
Dates: January 2010
Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW Atlanta, GA 30305
Various locations throughout Atlanta, GA
For more information call 404.814.4000