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ALEXANDER L. STEVAS,

IN THE CLERK

Supreme Court of the United States

OCTOBER TERM, 1980

No, 80-327

VALLEY ForGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Petitioner,

Vv.

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF

CHURCH AND STATE, INC., ET AL.

AND

THe UNitep STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,

Tue UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Respondents.

On Writ Of Certiorari

To The United States Court Of Appeals

For The Third Circuit

JOINT APPENDIX

C. Ciark Hopason, Jr. Lee Bootnay

GeorGanne Daner Terriit Boorney, Hure & Yinost

STRADLEY, RONON, STEVENS 1310 St. Joseph Road

& Youna P.O. Box 268

1100 One Franklin Plaza Berrien Springs, Michigan 49103

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102 (616) 471-7787

(215) 564-8000 Counsel for Respondents,

Counsel for Petitioner, Americans United for Separation of

Valley Forge Christian College. Church and State, Inc., et al.

Wave H. McCree, Jr.

Souicrror GENERAL

United States Department

of Justice

Washington, D.C, 20530

(202) 633-2217

Counsel for Respondents,

United States Department of

Education, United States of America.

PETITION FOR CERTIORARI FILED AUGUST 30, 1980.

CERTIORARI GRANTED FEBRUARY 23, 1981.

EE SD HOS ARR

PRESS OF BYRON S. ADAMS PRINTING, INC., WASHINGTON, D.C.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1. Docket Entries for the United States District Court

for the District of Columbia .........0. 00000005

2. Docket Entries for the United States District Court

for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania ..........

3. Docket Entries for the United States Court of Ap-

MOMs FOF the TRMO CUCU on ccc cc ceccccsccnces 7

4. Plaintiffs’ Amended Complaint ................. 9

5. Answers of Defendant United States Department of

Health, Education and Welfare to Plaintiffs’ Inter-

EE Seu sees Nee Ne acs ckLGEREGIAR UD ene eeks 13

6. Plaintiffs’ Interrogatories to Defendant Valley

eo Ae | err er ree 17

7. Answer of Defendant Valley Forge Christian Col-

lege to Plaintiffs’ Interrogatories, Exhibits and cor-

PE I bin vis c ca chases svkauectvesbs 33

8. Motion of Defendant Valley Forge Christian Col-

lege for Summary Judgment ................006 181

9. Motion of Defendant Department of Health, Edu-

cation and Welfare to Dismiss Plaintiffs for Lack of

NUE ASG Raed 40k o bARb b Od 4s did Rees 185

10. Plaintiffs’ Answer to Motion of Defendant Depart-

ment of Health, Education and Welfare to Dismiss

Plaintiffs for Lack of Standing ...............00. 187

11. Plaintiffs’ Answer to Motion of Defendant Valley

Forge Christian College for Summary Judgment .. 189

12. Order of the U.S. Supreme Court Granting Petition

for Writ of Certiorari, dated February 23, 1981 .... 193

The following orders, opinion and judgment have been

omitted in printing this Appendix as they appear on the fol-

lowing pages in the Appendix to the printed Petition for Cer-

tiorari:

Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern

District of Pennsylvania, dated December 15,1978 A42

Opinion of the United States Court of Appeals for the

Third Circuit, dated April 8, 1980 ................ Al

Table of Contents Continued

Judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the

Third Circuit, dated April 8, 1980 .............0.. A45

Order Denying Petition for Rehearing En Banc of the

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Cir-

GC GR I, BD cvedeccnciscccncsccedacs A47

RELEVANT DOCKET ENTRIES

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

No. C.A. 76-2258

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE,

INC., GUNN, ANDREW Leicu; Doerr, Eowarp E.;

SETTEMBRINI, GIOELE, BINNS, E. MALLARY, Plaintiffs,

Vv.

THe UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND

WELFARE, THE UNtieD STATES OF AMERICA, Defendants.

CAUSE

28 USC 1346

INJUNCTION

Illegal Granting of Property

DATE en FILINGS— PROCEEDINGS

1976

Dec 8 COMPLAINT; appearance; attachments (5).

Dec 8 SUMMONS, copies (4) and copies (4) of complaint

issued: #1 ser 12/10/76 Atty Gen ser 12/10/76; AUSA

ser 12/9,

Feb 8 ANSWER by defts. to complaint; c/m 2-8-77. Ap-

pearance of William H. Briggs, Jr.

Feb 8 CALENDARED CD/N

Mar 23 STATUS CALL. Oral motion of pitfs. and defts. to

transfer case to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern

District of Pennsylvania argued and granted. (Rep: P.

Merana) Bryant, C.J.

Mar 24 CONSENT ORDER filed on 3-23-77 directing Clerk

to transmit case to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern

District of Pennsylvania. (N) Bryant, C.J.

RELEVANT DOCKET ENTRIES

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

No. C.A. 77-1321

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE,

INc., GUNN, ANDREW LEIGH; Doerr, Epwarp E.;

SETTEMBRINI, GIOELE; BINNS, E. MALLARY, Plaintiffs,

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND

WELFARE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NORTHEAST BIBLE

CoLLeGe, AKA VALLEY ForGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,

Defendants.

CAUSE

Transfer from District of Columbia

28 USC 1346

Illegal Granting of Property

DATE FILINGS — PROCEEDINGS

1977

Apr 14 Original record received from U.S. District Court for

the District of Columbia (C.A. 76-2258) along with certi-

fied copies of docket entries, filed.

May 6 Appearance of John T. Action Esq on behalf of the

piff, filed.

Jun 20 Plffs motion to amend complaint, filed. (Amended

complaint attached).

Jul 12 Order, Ditter J., dated 7/7/77 Granting motion to

Amend, filed.

7/13/77 entered & copies mailed. WD

Jul 12) AMENDED COMPLAINT FILED.

Jul 12. Summons on AMENDED COMPLAINT EXIT.

Relevant Docket Entries

DATE ——FILINGS—PROCEEDINGS

1977

Aug 3 Appearance of Robert S. Forster Jr., Asst U.S. Atty

on behalf of Federal Defts, filed.

Aug 18 Summons on Amended complaint returned ‘‘on 7/

20/77 served Rev O.L. Harrup Sr.,’’,/filed.

Pres NE Bible College aka Valley Forge Christian College

Oct3 Answer of Valley Forge Christian College to amended

complaint, filed.

Oct 31 Piffs’ interrogatories to deft., U.S. Dept. of H.E.W.,

filed.

Oct 31 Piffs’ interrogatories to Deft. Valley Forge Christian

College, filed.

Nov 16 Withdrawal of appearance of William H. Briggs Jr.

Asst. U.S. Atty. on behalf of H.E.W., filed.

Dec 16 Answers of deft., U.S. Dept. of HEW to plffs’ inter-

rogatories, under Rule 33 with certificate of service, filed.

Dec 19 Appearance of C. Clark Hodgson Jr., and Georganne

Daher Terrill on behalf of deft., Valley Forge Christian

College as Co-Counsel, filed.

Dec 19 Deft., Valley Forge Christian College’s suggestion of

substitution of name pursuant to Rule 17, FRCP, filed.

1978

Jan 25 Answers of Valley Forge Christian College to plffs’

interrogatories, filed.

Feb 3 Interrogatories and request for production of docu-

ments of Vailey Forge Christian College to plff., Ameri-

cans United for Separation of Church and State, Inc.,

filed.

Feb 3. Defts notice to depose Andrew Leigh Gunn, et al,

filed.

Relevant Docket Entries

DATE FILINGS — PROCEEDINGS

1978

Feb 13 Report Ditter J. of pre-trial conf. of 2-2-78, & order

that on 2-3-78 Valley Forge will file interrogatories, plff

will answer by 3-1-78, piff will be deposed by 3-10-78,

defts will file motions to dismiss by 4-30-78, plffs will file

response to same by 5-30-78, etc, filed. (Copy) 2-14-78

entered & copies mailed.

Feb 21 Deft Valley Forge Christian College’s amended

notice to depose Andrew Leigh Gunn, filed.

Mar 15 Answer to PIff Americans United for Separation of

Church and State to interr., of Valley Forge Christian

College, filed.

May | Motion of Valley Forge Christian College for sum-

mary judgment, filed.

May | Affidavit of Lois M. Sparklin re: annual reports on

program activities etc., filed.

May 2 Defts motion to dismiss plffs for lack of standing,

memo., in support, cert. of service, filed.

May 15 Affidavit of Richard A. Coffman re: Exhibit A, filed.

May 23 Affidavit of William J. Sheehan Re ““EXCESS

PROPERTY”, filed.

June 19 Pliffs brief in reply to the memorandum of Dept of

HEW in support of its motion to dismiss piffs for lack of

standing and in reply to Valley Forge Christian College’s

brief in support of its motion for summary judgment,

filed.

June 19 Pliffs answer to motion of Dept of HEW to dismiss

plffs for lack of standing, filed.

June 19 Piffs answer to motion of Valley Forge Christian

College for summary judgment, filed.

July 25 Plffs’ interrog., to deft., HEW under Rule 33, filed.

Relevant Docket Entries

DATE FILINGS — PROCEEDINGS

1978

July 25 Plffs’ interrog., to Valley Forge Christian College

under Rule 33, filed.

Aug 25 Piffs’ notice of changes in deposition pursuant to

F.R.C.P. Rule 30(e) of Andrew L. Gunn, Edward E.

Doerr, Gioele Settembrini, and E. Mallary Binns, filed.

Sep 6 Deposition of E. Mallary Binns, filed.

Sep 6 Deposition of Gioele Settembrini, filed.

Sep 6 Deposition of Andrew L. Gunn, filed.

Sep 6 Deposition of Edward E. Doerr, filed.

Sep 19 ARGUED SUR: defts motion to dismiss and motion

for summary judgment both motions C.A.V... . filed.

Nov 9 Transcript of September 18, 1978, filed.

Dec 15 ORDER DTD. 12/15/78 THAT THE MOTIONS OF

HEW TO DISMISS AND OF DEFT. VALLEY FORGE

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FOR SUMMARY JUDG-

MENT ARE GRANTED FOR THE REASON THAT

PLFFS. LACK STANDING TO MAINTAIN THIS AC-

TION, FILED. WD

12/15/78 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED.

1979

Jan 8 Piffs notice of appeal received on 1/8/79 at 12PM,

filed. 1/8/79 entered & copies to Lee Boothby Esq.,

Robert S. Forster Jr., AUSA., Ball & Skelly Esq; C. Clark

Hodgson Jr., Esq.,

Jan 8 Copy of Clerk’s notice to United States Court of Ap-

peals, filed.

Jan 26 ORIGINAL RECORD TRANSMITTED TO

U.S.C.A. (Papers #19, 20, 21, 24 & 26 not included) #79-

1221

RELEVANT DOCKET ENTRIES

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS

FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

No. C.A. 79-1221

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE,

INc., GUNN, ANDREW LEIGH; Doerr, Epwarp D.;

SETTEMBRINI, GIOELE; BINNS, E. MALLARY, Appellants,

Vv.

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND

WELFARE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NORTHEAST BIBLE

COLLEGE, AKA VALLEY ForRGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Appellees.

DATE FILINGS — PROCEEDINGS

1979

Feb 20 Copy of Notice of Appeal, received January 9, 1979,

filed. Record, received January 26, 1979, filed. (Papers

#19, 20, 21, 24, & 26 not included). Appearance of John

T. Acton, Esquire for appellants, filed. Appearance of Lee

Boothby, Esquire for appellants, filed.

Feb 22 Appearance of Robert S. Forster, Jr., Esq. for ap-

pellees, The United States Department of Health, Educa-

tion and Welfare and the U.S.A., filed.

Feb 26 Appearance of C. Clark Hodgson, Jr. and Georganne

Daher Terrill, Esqs.; Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young

for appellee, Northeast Bible College, AKA Valley Forge

Christian College, filed.

Feb 28 Appearance of William B. Ball, Esq.; Ball & Skelly for

appellees, filed.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

No. C.A. 77-1321

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF

CHURCH AND STATE, INC.,

8120 Fenton Street

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910;

ANDREW LEIGH GUNN,

16712 Frontenac Terrace

Derwood, Maryland 20855;

Epwarb E, Doerr,

3018 Aquarius Avenue

Silver Spring, Maryland 20906,

GIOELE SETTEMBRINI,

Route 3, Box 338-C

Annapolis, Maryland 21403;

and

E. MALLARY BINNS,

3612 Sleepy Hollow Road

Falls Church, Virginia 22041, Plaintiffs,

Vv.

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE,

and

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

and

NorTHEAST BiBLe COLLEGE, AKA

VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460

Serve: The Rev. O. L. Harrup, Sr., President

Defendants.

AMENDED COMPLAINT

(Filed 7/12/77)

Jurisdiction

1. This action arises under the First Amendment of the

Constitution of the United States, the Establishment Clause,

as hereinafter fully appears. The matter in controversy ex-

ceeds, exclusive of interest and costs, the sum of $10,000.

Parties

2. Corporate Plaintiff, Americans United for Separation

of Church and State, Inc., is a nonprofit organization whose

purpose is described in its title. It is incorporated in the Dis-

trict of Columbia and has over 90,000 members nationwide,

all of whom are taxpayers. Each of these taxpayer members

will be affected just as though they were each a separate in-

dividual plaintiff in this action, and each individual member

would be deprived of the fair and constitutional use of his

(her) tax dollar for constitutional purposes in violation of his

(her) rights under the First Amendment of the United States

Constitution.

3. Andrew Leigh Gunn is a citizen of the United States

and of the state of Maryland and is a taxpayer of the United

States.

4. Edward E. Doerr is a citizen of the United States and of

the state of Maryland and is a taxpayer of the United States.

5. Gioele Settembrini is a citizen of the United States and

of the state of Maryland and is a taxpayer of the United States.

6. E. Mallary Binns is a citizen of the United States and of

the state of Virginia and is a taxpayer of the United States.

7. The United States Department of Health, Education

and Welfare is a department of the United States Govern-

ment.

8. The United States Government was the former owner

and transferor of the property in question and is joined to

defend on behalf of itself and on behalf of the United States

Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

9. The Northeast Bible College is a theological school,

chartered under the name of Eastern Bible Institute on Janu-

ary 6, 1939. Its primary purpose is the training of ministers,

missionaries and Christian workers. Having received in 1975

provisional recognition from the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-

vania to grant the Bachelor of Science in Bible degree, the

name was changed from Northeast Bible Institute to the pre-

sent name of Northeast Bible College.

First Claim

10. The United States, through its Department of Health,

Education and Welfare, has granted to the Northeast Bible

College, the property known as the Valley Forge Army Hospi-

tal, consisting of seventy-seven (77) acres of land, having

thereon seventy (70) buildings, and having a value of

$1,307,730 more or less. This property is located in the Com-

monwealth of Pennsylvania and was the property of the

United States of America.

11. Upon information and belief, plaintiffs believe that

Northeast Bible College is designed to train ministers, mis-

sionaries and Christian education workers for and on behalf

of the Assemblies of God Church.

12. The granting of property or other financial assistance

to such college is a violation of the Establishment Clause of

the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States

of America which states, ‘‘Congress shall make no law re-

specting the establishment of religion .. .”’

Equitable Relief

13. Plaintiffs have no plain, adequate or complete remedy

at law to redress the grievances alleged herein and suffer, and

will continue to suffer, great, immediate, and irreparable

harm unless the Court grants relief as hereinafter prayed.

WHEREFORE, plaintiffs pray:

1. That the Court declare the grant of land and buildings

in Pennsylvania to the Northeast Bible College as a violation

of the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United

States, and therefore, void such transfer.

2. That the Court order the Northeast Bible College to

convey the right, title and interest to all of that property

known as the Valley Forge Army Hospital which it received by

quit claim deed dated August 3, 1976, back to the United

States Government, or to declare the transfer of government-

owned land to the said college null and void.

3. That the Department of Health, Education and

Welfare and the United States of America be enjoined tem-

porarily and permanently from making a grant of this and

other property to the Northeast Bible College, its successors

or assigns, so long as such a grant will violate the Establish-

ment Clause of the Constitution of the United States.

4. That the plaintiffs be granted their costs and attorneys’

fees and such other and further relief as is merited.

JOHN T. ACTON

Attorney at Law

726 Fitzwatertown Road

Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090

Telephone: (215) 659-4600

JAMES W. RESPESS

Attorney at Law

8120 Fenton Street

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Telephone: (301) 589-3707

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

Civil Action No. 77-1321

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE,

INc., ANDREW LEIGH GUNN, EDwarb E. Doerr, GIOELE

SETTEMBRINI, AND E. MALLARY BINNS, Plaintiffs,

Vv.

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND

WELFARE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND NORTHEAST

BipLE COLLEGE, AKA VALLEY FoRGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,

Defendants.

ANSWERS OF THE DEFENDANT UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE

TO PLAINTIFFS’ INTERROGATORIES UNDER RULE 33,

FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

(Filed 12/16/77)

1. In regard to the person answering these interrogato-

ries, state his or her: (a) Name; (b) Address; (c) Title and

position with the defendant.

Answer: (a) C.A. Patterson

(b) 330 Independence Avenue, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20201

Office of Facilities Engineering,

Department of Health, Education, and

Welfare.

2. Please list the names of all persons involved in the ne-

gotiations leading to the granting of the property known as the

Valley Forge Army Hospital to Northeast Bible College, and

give their titles, and their present locations.

Answer:

HEW-Region III

Eugene G. Link, Regional Program Director (RPD),

Region II], DHEW (deceased)

Hazel M. Haine, Assistant RPD, Region III, DHEW

(deceased)

E. Louise Wiegman, RPD, Region III, DHEW, Gateway

Building, 36th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

19101

Tom Horn, former Assistant RPD, Region III, DHEW

(transferred to Region III, General Services Administra-

tion in compliance with P.L. 94-519; current office

address: Room 9200, 600 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

19102

Francine Riccio, Realty Specialist, Region III, DHEW,

36th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101

George C. Putnam, Assistant Regional Director for Ad-

ministration and Management, DHEW, Region III, 36th

and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa. 19101

HEW- Washington

Joe N. Everett, Chief, Real Property Division, Office of

Federal Property Assistance, DHEW, Washington, D.C.

(retired; living at 3525 Military Road, Arlington,

Virginia)

C.A. Patterson, Acting Director, Office of Real Property,

Office of Facilities Engineering, DHEW, 330 Indepen-

dence Ave., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201

Glynn D. Corry, Acting Chief, Division of Realty, Office

of Real Property, Office of Facilities Engineering,

DHEW, 330 Independence Ave., S.W., Washington,

D.C. 20201

Lois M. Sparklin, Realty Specialist, Division of Realty,

Office of Real Property, Office of Facilities Engineering,

DHEW, 330 Independence Ave, S.W., Washington,

D.C. 20201

3. Please state the date of the transfer of the said property

to Northeast Bible College and furnish a copy of the instru-

ment used in such transfer, i.e., the deed.

Answer: August 3, 1976 (copy of deed is attached).

4. Please state whether there were any other contracts or

agreements with Northeast Bible College regarding the use of

the property and, if so, provide a copy of each such contract or

agreement.

Answer: Agreements concerning use of the property are

contained in the application and deed. (Copy of application is

attached.)

5. Please state specifically whether there are any agree-

ments or understandings which would restrict this property to

secular use or limit the sectarian use of the said property by

the Northeast Bible College, any of its successors in interest,

its affidavits, or other persons, organizations or institutions,

and

(a) If the answer to the above is in the affirmative, give.

the particulars and copies of the agreement(s) pertaining

thereto.

Answer: There are no specific restrictions against other

than secular uses. However, the uses proposed in the applica-

tion were all that are approved; others might be considered

excluded by omission.

(a) See deed and application.

6. Please state whether any provisions have been made to

enforce any of the agreements heretofore mentioned, and if

so, state specifically what these provisions are.

Answer: Enforcement is assured through annual reports

required by deed condition and by on-site visits.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ C. A. PATTERSON

C. A. Patterson

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

Civil Action

No. 77-1321

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE,

INc., ANDREW LEIGH GUNN, Epwarb E. Doerr, GIOELE

SETTEMBRINI, AND E. MALLARY BINNS, Plaintiffs,

THe UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND

WELFARE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND NORTHEAST

Bipce CoLLteGe, AKA VALLEY FoRGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,

Defendants.

PLAINTIFFS’ INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT

VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE UNDER RULE 33,

FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

(Filed 10/31/77)

Now comes plaintiff, pursuant to Rule 33 of the Federal

Rules of Civil Procedure, and requests that the defendant

Valley Forge Christian College answer the following inter-

rogatories under oath, within 45 days after service hereof, and

supplement their answers at any time prior to final determina-

tion that further information called for comes to their knowl-

edge. (All questions propounded to Valley Forge Christian

College apply equally to any predecessory named institution.)

1. In regard to the person answering these interrogato-

ries, state his or her:

(a) Name;

(b) Address;

2. Please list all previous names under which Valley Forge

Christian College has operated since its inception in 1939, and

(a) Give address(es) at which the institution was lo-

cated prior to moving to its present location.

3. Is the college a church-related college?

(a) If so, state in detail in what respects the college is

church-related;

(b) If not, why does the defendant assert that the col-

lege is not church-related?

4. (a) State the primary objectives of the college;

(b) State any other objectives of the college.

5. As to the Board of Regents of the college, please state:

(a) The names and religious denominations and/or af-

filiations of each current member of the Board of Regents;

(b) The names, and religious denominations and/or af-

filiations of each member of the Board of Regents for each

year from January 1974 until the present time;

Regents from January 1974 until the present time, who was or

is a member of the clergy of any church or religious group or

organization and further state as to each:

i. The denomination with which he or she is affili-

ated and his or her position therewith;

ii. The inclusive dates during which he or she served

on the Board.

6. State in detail the method of selection of members of

the Board of Regents, including information as to the follow-

ing:

(a) By whom members are selected;

(b) How members are selected, elected or appointed;

or profession of a religious belief or membership in a religious

organizatioi is, or ever has been, a prerequisite to member-

ship on the Board, and if so, further state:

i. What percentage of the Board is required to be

affiliated with a particular church or denomina-

tion;

ii. With what particular church or denomination af-

filiation is a prerequisite;

iii. Whether these requirements are in writing, and if

so, the title of the writing;

iv. The beginning and ending dates, where appropri-

ate, during which such policies have been in

effect.

7. As to the Administration of the college, please state:

(a) The names and religious denominations and/or af-

filiations of each current member of the Administration;

(b) The names, and religious denominations and/or af-

filiations of each member of the Administration for the years

beginning January 1974 until the present time;

beginning in January 1974 until the present time, who was or

is a member of the clergy of any church or religious group or

organization and further state as to each:

i. The denomination with which he or she is affili-

ated and his or her position therewith;

ii. The inclusive dates during which he or she served

in the Administration.

8. State in detail the method of selection of members of

the Administration, including information as to the following:

(a) By whom members are selected;

(b) How members are selected, elected or appointed;

or profession of a religious belief or membership in a religious

organization is, or ever has been, a prerequisite to member-

ship in the Administration;

(d) What percentage of the Adminisiration is required

to be affiliated with a particular church or denomination;

(e) With what particular church or denomination is af-

filiation a prerequisite;

(f) Whether these requirements are in writing and the

title of the writing;

(g) The beginning and ending dates during which such

policies have been in effect.

9. As to the faculty of the college, please state:

(a) The name and religious denomination and/or af-

filiation of each current member of the faculty;

(b) The name and religious denomination and/or af-

filiation of each member of the faculty for the school years

1974-75 until the present time;

with the school year 1974-75 until the present, who was or is a

member of the clergy of any church or religious group or or-

ganization, and further state as to each:

i. The denomination with which he or she is affili-

ated and his or her position therewith;

ii. The inclusive dates during which he or she served

on the faculty.

10. State in detail the method of selection of members of

the faculty, including information as to the following:

(a) By whom members are selected;

(b) How members are selected, elected or appointed;

or profession of a religious belief or membership in a religious

organization is, or ever has been a prerequisiic to membership

on the faculty;

(d) What percentage of the faculty is required to be af-

filiated with a particular church or denomination;

(e) With what particular church or denomination is af-

filiation a prerequisite;

(f) Whether these requirements are in writing and the

title of the writing;

(g) The beginning and ending dates during which such

policies have been in effect;

(h) Whether there have been any changes in the

policies of the college as to qualifications regarding religious

affiliation of prospective faculty members, and if so,

i. State new policy as well as the old policy.

11. State whether or not there is now or ever has been a

requirement or policy, written or otherwise, that anyone affili-

ated with a non-Christian religion will not be employed on the

faculty of the college, and if the answer is negative, state:

(a) Whether any persons professing to be non-Chris-

tians have ever been employed on the faculty, and if so;

i. What are their names;

ii. When were they employed;

ili. What did they teach.

12. State if there is now or ever has been a requirement or

policy, written or otherwise, that atheists will not be employed

on the faculty of the college, and if the ariswer is negative,

state:

(a) Whether any persons professing to be atheists have

ever been employed on the faculty, and if so;

i. What are their names;

ii. When were they employed;

iii. What did they teach.

13. Has the college ever inquired, either on an employ-

ment application, or other written inquiry, or orally, the

religious affiliation of prospective faculty members, and if so,

please state:

(a) Whether this is a standard policy for all applicants;

(b) If (a) is answered affirmatively, during what period

has the policy been in effect;

(d) If (a) is answered negatively, on what occasions

such an inquiry is made;

(e) If (a) is answered negatively, why the inquiry is

(was) made on the particular occasions listed in (d) above.

14. Since January 1974 until the present time, were any

faculty or staff members ever disciplined, dismissed, or re-

quested to resign for conduct or statements considered to be

unacceptable by the college because of their anti-religious or

immoral content, or for professing beliefs contrary to the

doctrine of the Assemblies of God Church, and if so, please

state for each such occasion:

(a) The nature of each such incident of conduct or

statement involved;

(b) The reason that each such conduct or statement

was considered objectionable;

(d) The approximate date on which the discipline, dis-

missal or request to resign occurred.

15. Does the college employ a chaplain, and if so, state:

(a) Whether there is a requirement, written or other-

wise, that the chaplain be of a particular faith or denomina-

tion;

(b) If the answer to (a) is affirmative, the particular

faith or denomination;

denomination of each chaplain employed by the defendant

college since the college was founded.

16. As to the student body of the college, please state:

(a) For each academic year beginning with 1974-75

until the present, the rcligious preference breakdown of the

student body;

(b) Whether as a matter of rule or policy, adherence to

or profession of a religious belief or membership in a religious

organization has ever been a prerequisite to admis*ion to the

college, and if so, further state:

i. The inclusive dates during which the policy was

in effect;

ii. For what religious belief, tenet or church or

religious organization the requirement was in

effect;

iii. Whether this requirement is in writing, and if so,

the name or title of the writing, its location and

the name of the person having custody thereof.

17. In regard to the admission of students, please state:

(a) Whether the college ever shows preference to the

children of the clergy or of missionaries,

(b) Whether the college ever shows preference to the

children of the clergy or of missionaries of a particular faith or

denomination, and if so, what faith or denomination,

children of alumni.

18. Has the college, since January 1974, granted tuition

and/or fee reductions to the children of faculty members,

clergy, or missionaries attending as students, and if so, please

state:

(a) When such policy was (or has been) in effect;

(b) The amount of concession or reduction per stu-

dent.

19. Beginning with the 1974-75 school year through the

present time, please state whether or not the college has of-

fered scholarships and/or grants to students, and if so, please

state:

(a) Title of each scholarship and/or grant;

(b) Source of each scholarship and/or grant, and in-

dicate whether or not it is restricted and if so, state what the

restrictions are.

20. Please state the name of each student who has re-

ceived scholarship and/or grant aid beginning with the 1974-

75 school year until the present time, listing the name of the

scholarship or grant, date and amount of same, and the

religious affiliation of each student recipient.

21. In regard to admission applications, please state

whether students are required to furnish references from a

clergyman and/or Christian religious teaders, and if so, state:

(a) Whether an applicant is rejected for consideration if

he or she is unable to provide such references.

22. In considering application for admission, please state

whether the college requires a statement from the prospective

student regarding his or her personal religious convictions and

religious experiences, and if so, please specify the questions

asked of the applicant.

23. Please state whether the college has different require-

ments as to religious experience and/or religious background

for day students and resident students, and if so, please ex-

plain.

24. As to each student attending the college for the 1977-

78 school year, please state:

(a) His or her name;

(b) The identity of each student’s religious affiliation as

reported on their admission application form.

25. List all of the degree and certificated programs offered

to prospective students, from the 1974-75 academic year until

the present time.

26. Please provide copies of all publications distributed to

prospective students beginning with the academic year 1974-

75 until the present time.

27. Please provide copies of all publications distributed to

prospective contributors to the college, beginning with the ac-

ademic year 1974-75 until the present time.

28. Please provide copies of all college publications

directed toward alumni, friends of the college, or parents of

students at the college, bearing any title and/or issued for any

reason, beginning with the academic year 1974-75 until the

present time.

29. For each academic year beginning with 1974-75 until

the present time, list all guest speakers who have visited the

college, and state the topic of their speech or talk.

30. Of recipients of honorary degrees awarded by the col-

lege (if any) during the years 1974 through the present time,

please state:

(a) The number awarded;

(b) The number awarded to members of the Assem-

blies of God Church members;

the Assemblies of God Church.

31. Between January 1974 and the present time, has the

Assemblies of God Church or any of its representatives

through the college Board of Regents ever attempted to influ-

ence parietal regulations such as the drinking of alcoholic

beverages on the campus, dormitory visitation policies, con-

tent of the student newspaper, and if so, please state as to

each attempt:

(a) The regulations or policies which the Assemblies of

God Church attempted to influence;

(b) The results of the attempt;

occurred.

32. Between January 1974 and the present, has the col-

lege enforced a student dress code, and if so, please state

whether or not this code is dictated by the doctrines and

teachings of the Assemblies of God Church.

33. In the formulation of policy decisions by the college

administration, are the policy and philosophy of the Assem-

blies of God Church considered, and if so, please state to what

extent.

34. If the college has a Doctrinal Statement, please state

same.

35. During the academic years 1974-75 through the pre-

sent, has the college ever required student attendance at any

meetings (other than baccalaureate services) wherein prayer

has taken place, and if so, please specify the nature of and fre-

quency of such meetings.

36. Please identify and list, giving the dates (when appro-

priate) and titles of all periodic religious functions, holidays,

assemblies, celebrations or services conducted by the college

since the academic year 1974-75 until the present, and as to

each state whether attendance by all or part of the student

body was either required or checked.

37. Please state whether faculty meetings and other types

of meetings wherein the faculty are expected to attend, nor-

mally begin and/or close with prayer.

38. Please state whether classes normally begin and/or

close with prayer.

39. During the years 1974-75 through the present time,

please state whether the college has required students to par-

ticipate in ‘‘Christian activities,’’ and if so, please specify the

nature of and frequency of such activities.

40. Where a student objects to requirements to take

courses in religion, please state whethe’ the college ever

waives such requirements and if so, state the circumstances

under which such requirements are waived.

41. Are there grounds for dismissal of students for other

than academic insufficiency, and if so, please specify such

grounds and state whether these are dictated by the doctrines

and teachings of the Assemblies of God Church.

42. Please state whether the college requires any religious

assignments to be completed by the students (other than

classroom subjects) as a requirement for graduation, and if

so, please specify the number and nature of such assignments.

43. State whether a student’s acceptance of the doctrine

of the Assemblies of God Church and or Christian doctrine is

a requirement for graduation.

44. State as to each academic year beginning with 1974-75

until the present, what percentage of the graduates of the col-

lege have:

(a) Entered the ministry;

(b) Become missionaries;

45. State as to each academic year beginning with 1974-75

until the present, what percentage of the graduates of the col-

lege have:

(a) Become ministers, missionaries or Christian educa-

tion workers of the Assemblies of God Church;

(b) Become ministers, missionaries or Christian educa-

tion workers of any other denomination.

46. List all buildings which are presently used for

religious functions, and state specifically in what way these

buildings have been used for religious functions, whether the

use is periodic or continuing, and what the primary use of the

building is.

47. Please state whether the college maintains, or has

maintained since January 1974, a policy of making the college

facilities available to groups either during the regular year or

during the summer vacation or other vacations, and if so,

please state:

(a) Whether religious groups are given preference in

any manner with respect to the use of college facilities and if

so, in what manner;

(b) Whether groups representing the Assemblies of

God Church are given preference with respect to use of any of

the college facilities;

program involved and allows religious groups to share facil-

ities (classrooms, buildings, cafeterias, dormitories or other

facilities) with regularly enrolled Valley Forge Christian Col-

lege students.

(d) Whether groups representing any other religious

denomination have been invited to make such use of the col-

lege facilities;

(e) Whether any non-religious groups or organizations

have been invited to make such use of the college facilities;

(f) If the answer to (e) above is affirmative, please

State,

i. The name of the group or organization,

ii. The date and purpose of such use.

48. (a) In its payment of Federal and state taxes, please

state whether the college has ever, since January 1974,

claimed exemption from payment of income tax, inheritance

tax, tangible and intang dle personal property tax, real prop-

erty tax or gift tax under §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue

Code, or any other Federal or state law or regulation, on the

basis, in whole or in part, of its religious nature as an institu-

tion or the use of buildings or property for religious purposes.

(b) If the answer to (a) above is in the affirmative,

please state,

i. The statute or regulation upon which the ex-

emption was based;

ii. The specific reason the exemption was claimed;

iii. The date on which the exemption was claimed;

iv. The amount of the exemption claimed;

please provide:

i. copy(ies) of such application(s) for exemption;

ii. copy(ies) of any amendmen ‘s) to such applica-

tion(s), if filed.

49. State the name of each clergyman or person of the

cloth, and each church or other group, organization, corpora-

tion, foundation or institution of religious identification or

purpose which has given financial assistance or other assist-

ance to the college at any time since January 1974, and as to

each donor, state separately for each gift:

(a) The date of each such gift;

(b) The form of the gift (money, donation, buildings,

scholarships, personal services, etc.):

(d) If the assistance was other than a money donation,

identify by name the donation (i.e., if a building, the name of

the building; if a service, the specific type of service per-

formed), and state the approximate value of the gift at the

time of the donation;

(e) The nature of any restriction of any gifts by donors

which relegated the assistance in any way to religious use.

50. State as to each year since January 1974:

(a) The total amount of money, goods, and services re-

ceived by the college;

(b) The total amount of money, goods, and services

received by the college which was from churches or other or-

ganizations of religious identification or purpose;

ceived by the college from organizations that are not religious-

ly affiliated such as private corporations or foundations;

(d) The total amount of money, goods and services re-

ceived from any political subdivisions, including Federal,

state or local governments;

(e) Under (c) and (d) above please further state sepa-

rately for each gift:

i. The date of each such gift, and the amount;

ii. The form of the gift (money, donation, build-

ings, scholarships, or personal services, etc.);

iii. If the assistance was other than a money dona-

tion, identify by name the donation, (i.e., if a

building, the name of the building, if a service,

the specific type of service performed, etc.) and

state the approximate value of the gift at the time

of the donation.

51. In case of corporate disso!ution, please state who are

the intended recipients of the assets of Valley Forge Christian

College, (i.e., to which person(s) and in what proportions

would the assets be distributed in the case of dissolution).

Respectfully submitted this day of , 1977.

Joun T. ACTON

726 Fitzwatertown Road

Willow Grove, Pennsylvania 19090

Telephone: (215) 659-4600

JAMES W. RESPESS

8630 Fenton St., Suite 1038

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Telephone: (301) 587-2214

Attorneys for

Plaintiffs Americans United, et al.

IN THE UNITED STATES ISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

Civil Action

No. 77-1321

AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE,

Inc., ANDREW LEIGH GUNN, Epwarp E. Doerr, GIOELE

SETTEMBRINI, AND E. MALLARY BINNS, Plaintiffs,

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND

WELFARE, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND VALLEY

ForGe CuRisTIAN COLLEGE, Defendants.

ANSWERS OF DEFENDANT VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN

COLLEGE TO PLAINTIFFS’ INTERROGATORIES

(Filed 1/25/78)

1. (a) Dr. O. L. Harrup, Sr.

(b) Valley Forge Christian College of the Assemblies

of God

P.O. Box 810

Phoenixville, PA 19460

2. (a) Eastern Bible Institute from Jan. 1939 to Aug.

1962, Green Lane, Pa.,; Northeast Bible Institute from Aug.

1962 to May 1975, Green Lane, Pa.; Northeast Bible College

from May 1975 to January 1, 1977, Green Lane, Pa., when it

became Valley Forge Christian College.

3. Yes.

(a) The college owns its own property, but is affiliated

with the Assemblies of God.

(b) Not Applicable.

4. (a) The purpose of Valley Forge Christian College is to

offer systematic training on the collegiate level to men and

women for Christian service as either ministers or laymen.

Therefore, educational opportunities are provided for those

who would enter into full-time study and those who wish to

take only specialized courses.

(b) In addition, the College seeks to provide a living

and learning experience in the Judaic-Christian tradition, in

order to fulfill the whole person, with emphasis on his or her

Spiritual, intellectual, cultural, and physical development.

Other objectives of the College are:

Spiritual: To inspire students to develop and maintain a

sensitivity to the ministry of the Holy Spirit so that

both the fruit and the gifts of the Spirit may be

manifested through them in an outreach to the lost.

Academic: To provide an adequate curriculum of bibli-

cal professional, and general education which will aid

the student to think logically, critically, and

meaningfully and which will broaden his knowledge of

God, man, society, and the physical world.

Practical Ministry: To provide for the participation of

every student in practical Christian work as a part of

learning.

. Character and Personality Development: To develop

character committed to sound Christian ethics and

cultivate a well-adjusted personality.

. Cultural: To develop an appreciation for cultural

refinements, social graces, and civic responsibilities.

. Physical: To place proper emphasis on physical devel-

opment with due recognition of the body as the temple

of God.

(a) All members of the Board of Regents are affiliated

with the Assemblies of God. They are: Rev. R. D. E. Smith,

Chairman, Binghamton, NY, Rev. Edward % Berkey, Vice

Chairman, Springfield, MA, Rev. Albert W. Earle, Secretary,

Newark, NJ, Rev. Hardy W. Steinberg, Springfield, MO, Rev.

O. L. Harrup, Sr., Phoenixville, PA, Mr. Angelo C. Ferri,

Yardley, PA, Rev. Russell Williams, Camp Hill, PA, Rev.

Phillip Bongiorno, Harrisburg, PA, Rev. Clifford E. Lewis,

Camp Hill, PA, Mr. Claude Galletta, Newtown Square, PA,

Rev. Anthony DiQuattro, Belleville, NJ, Rev. John G. Lear-

di, Reading, PA, Rev. Robert Organ, Jamesburg, NJ, Rev.

John Paproski, Trenton, NJ, Rev. Frederick Huber, Roselle,

NJ, Mr. Joseph Mabey, Hackettstown, NJ, Rev. Al

Bartholomew, Syracuse, NY, Dr. A. Glen Everhart,

Gloversville, NJ, Rev. Charles A. Thomas, East Aurora, NY,

Rev. Samuel R. DiTrolio, Portland, ME, Rev. Peter Miller,

Portsmouth, NH, Rev. Donald G. Kroah, Portland, ME, Mr.

William Perkins, Portsmouth, NH, Rev. Wallace P., Odum,

Sr., Fairfax, VA, Rev. T. Burton Pierce, Fairfax, VA, Mr.

Jacob E. Hershman, PH.D., Alexandria, VA, Mr. John V.

Slye, Arlington, VA, Rev. Howard Spruill, Silver Spring, MD,

Rev. Rayder O. Jacobsen, Auburn, MA, Rev. Hugh Corey,

Auburn, MA, Mr. Charles A. Roberts, Somers, CT, Rev.

James L. Travis, Salem, NJ, Rev. Arthur Parsons, Columbus,

OH, Rev. R. D. Dobbins, Columbus, OH, Rev. Robert M.

Graber, Canton, OH.

(b) All members named in answer to Question 5(a)

have served since 1974. In addition, the following persons

who are affiliated with the Assemblies of God, served during

1974 and 1975: Rev. W. H. Roberson, Abington, PA, Rev.

Frank DeMarco, East Hanover, NJ, Rev. Joseph R. Flower,

Springfield, MO, Mr. Stanley J. Benjamin, Babylon, NY, Mr.

Francis LaMay, Wayne, ME, Mr. John Zanella, Rockville,

CT.

6. The Board of Regents of Valley Forge Christian Col-

lege consists of four members from each participating district

of the Assemblies of God. They are chosen by their respective

district presbyteries. The Executive Director of the Depart-

ment of Education of the Assemblies of God, the president of

the college, and an executive officer of the Alumni Associ-

ation are members of the Board of Regents by virtue of their

offices.

(ii) Assemblies of God.

(iii) Yes; in the constitution and by-laws of Valley

Forge Christian College.

(iv) 1939-1977,

7. (a) Each member listed hereafter is affiliated with the

Assemblies of God: Rev. John Paproski, Superintendent of

the New Jersey District, Rev. O. L. Harrup, Sr., President,

Valley Forge Christian College, Rev. A. McDearmid, Aca-

demic Dean, Valley Forge Christian College, Rev. A. Reuben

Hartwick, Dean of Students, Valley Forge Christian College,

Mr. Charles Brown, Business Manager, Valley Forge Chris-

tian College.

(b) In addition to those named in 7(a), the following

named are affiliated with the Assemblies of God: Rev. H. M.

Strickland, Rev. Hobart Grazier, Rev. Hugh B. Mason.

(ii) Rev. John Paproski (current), Rev. O. L. Har-

rup, Sr. (1972-1977), Rev. A. McDearmid

(1975-1977), Rev. A.R. Hartwick (1969-

1977), Rev. H. Strickland (1972-1975), Rev.

H. Grazier (1975), Rev. H. Mason (1972-

1977).

8. (a) and (b) The Board of Regents appoints the Presi-

dent. The Board of Regents or the Board of Directors may

either appoint or confirm the President’s selection of the Aca-

demic Dean, the Dean of Students and the Business Manager.

requisite to membership in the Administration.

(d) 100%.

(e) Assemblies of God.

(f) Yes; the constitution and by-laws of Valley Forge

Christian College.

(g) 1939-1977,

9. (a) and (b) Hobart E. Grazier, Esther L. Harrup, A.

Reuben Hartwick, Andrew M. McDearmid, Bernice L.

McDearmid, Loren J. McRae, Robert E. Ott, Edward B. Rear-

don, Juris V. Reneslacis, Dorsey Reynolds, Chester C.

Roberson, Bernard Rossier, Alta E. Shiner, Robert E. Tourvi-

lle, Claire M. Watkins, Ezra B. Watkins, Bernice Doersom,

Ruth Ava Parker, John Weber, Lorie Stetler, Robert W. Che-

rry, William Crew and Harold Brasch are affiliated with the

Assemblies of God, Mae Wint is Pentecostal, Benjamin L.

Nase, Evangelical, Carl Glover and Paul Jones who are Meth-

odists.

Rev. A. McDearmid (1975-1977), Rev. R. Hartwick

(1969-1977), Rev. G. Fortunato (1963-1976), Rev. K.

Levin (1975-1976), Rev. R. Tourville (1961-1964, 1967-

1977), Rev. A. Shiner (1964-1977), Rev. H. Strickland,

Sr. (1972-1976), Rev. H. Grazier (1954-1962, 1964-

1977), Rev. R. Ott (1967-1967), Rev. C. Roberson

(1962-1977), Rev. T. Morris (1960-1970), Rev. R. Beisel

(1938-1977), Rev. B. Doersom (1962-1977), Rev. E.

Harrup (1974-1977), Rev. L. McRae (1975-1977), Rev.

J. Reneslacis (1975-1977), Rev. B. Rossier (1976-1977).

10. (a) The Academic Dean, President, or the Board of

Administration.

(b) Applications are received by the Dean. The appli-

cant is interviewed and selected by the Dean, President and

Board of Administration, appointments are approved by the

Board of Regents.

been baptized in the Holy Spirit and be living consistent

Christian lives.

(d) None.

(e) None.

(f) Yes; Faculty Handbook.

(g) 1939-1977,

(h) Many years ago, the College required its faculty to

be affiliated with the Assemblies of God.

11. No negative statement is made; see answer to inter-

rogatory 10(c).

12. (a) No negative statement is made; see answer to in-

terrogatory 10(c).

13. (a) Yes.

(b) 1939-1977.

ground to evaluate whether or not the applicant’s appoint-

ment to the faculty will fulfill the College’s objectives.

(d) Not applicable.

(e) Not applicable.

14. No.

15. The college does not employ a chaplain.

16. (a) On the average, the religious affiliations of the

student body between 1974 and 1977 on the average has been:

58% Assemblies of God; 42% fourteen other denominations.

(b) Yes.

(i) 1939-1977.

(ii) Applicants for the day school are expected

to have at least an interest in the Christian

faith; any interested applicant may be

enrolled in evening courses.

(iii) No.

17. (a) (b) and (c) No preference is shown to any

qualified student who seeks admission to the College.

18. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 18. The tui-

tion and, or fee reduction policy of the college is irrelevant to

any issue in this lawsuit.

19. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 19. The col-

lege’s scholarship and, or grant policy with respect to its stu-

dents is irrelevant to any issue in this litigation.

20. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 20. The names

of the students receiving scholarship or grant aid are irrele-

vant to any issue in this litigation. In addition, defendant ob-

jects on the grounds that to the extent that the interrogatory

requires defendant to disclose the names of students who re-

ceived scholarship or other aid on the basis of financial need,

such information is confidential; the names of the students

should not be made a matter of record in this action.

21. Boarding students must provide character reference

from a clergyman or a Christian friend. Non-boarding stu-

dents need only supply character reference from a reliable

person. A person without a good character reference will not

be ac'mitted.

22. Yes. When and where were you converted? Have you

backslidden since being converted? If so, when were you rec-

laimed? Have you been baptized in the Holy Spirit according

to Acts 2:4? When? If not, describe your present attitude:

Earnestly seeking ( ) Passively interested ( ) Not informed

about this ( ) What church do you attend? Are you a mem-

ber?

23. Yes. Those whose academic and personal qualifica-

tions indicate they will profit from the program offered are ac-

cepted. Admission to VFCC is granted to applicants meeting

the school’s admissions requirements without regard to race,

color, national origin, or denomination.

Students of all faiths may attend the college as day students

provided they are of good moral character and are willing to

abide by all the rules of the college. Resident students must

have a born again experience and be of good moral character.

24. See lists attached as ‘‘Exhibit A’’.

25. The College grants a Bachelor of Science in Bible

Degree (which, during the 1974-75 academic year, was called

a Four-Year Certificate of Graduation), the Standard

Teacher’s Diploma, and a Three-Year Certificate of Gradua-

tion.

26. A copy of the current catalog is attached as Exhibit

**B’’. No copies of catalogs from prior years are available.

27. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 27. Publica-

tions distributed to prospective contributors to the college are

wholly irrelevant to any issue in this litigation.

28. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 28 on the

ground that copies of college publications directed towards

alumni, friends of the college and the like is irrelevant to any

issue in this litigation. Defendant further objects on the

grounds that the documents requested by interrogatory No.

28 which “‘bear any title and/or issued for any reason”’ is

vague, and does not permit the defendants to sufficiently

identify the material requested.

29. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 29 on the

ground that it is impossible to provide a list of all guest

speakers who have visited the college in the current and pre-

vious two academic years. Defendant further objects on the

ground that the identity of guest speakers and the topic of

their speech or talk is irrelevant to any issue in this litigation.

30. The college does not award honorary degrees.

31. No. The college is self governing; it sets its own

policy, rules and regulations.

32. The college has a student dress code. The code is not

dictated by the doctrines and teachings of the Assemblies of

God Church. The college, which sets its own standards, re-

quests female students to wear modest clothing, reflecting

Christian character. Pants suits (but not jeans) are acceptable

for class. Culottes or similar attire and sneakers are required

for gym classes.

Male students are required to wear neat clothing. Dress

suits as well as sport shirts for casual wear are necessities.

Neckties, turtlenecks or leisure suits are required for chapel

and classes. Gym shoes are required for Physical Education

classes and games.

33. Defendants object to interrogatory No. 33 on the

ground that the terms ‘‘policy and philosophy”’ are vague and

ambiguous. Notwithstanding the foregoing objection Valley

Forge Christian College owns its own property, sets its own

standards and is affiliated with the General Council of the As-

semblies of God.

34. The College has a doctrinal statement; the following

summarizes some of the fundamental truths believed and

taught at the Valley Forge Christian College:

1. The Bible is the Word of God, the infallible rule of

faith and practice for all men. It is superior to cons-

cience and reason, although not contrary to reason.

2. There are three persons in the Godhead — Father,

Son, and Holy Spirit. These are one as to nature.

They are each co-eternally self-existent, yet none

can exist without the others.

3. The Son of God, who was in the beginning God

with God, for the sake of mian became man and

was called Emmanuel — that is, God with man.

4. **By one man sin entered into the world, and death

by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that

all have sinned.”’

5. Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, being crucified,

tasted death for all men; He arose from the dead,

and ascended to the Father. Whosoever repents

and believes in Him may have eternal life.

6. Man is justified by faith in Jesus Christ, apart from

works.

7. The Son of God baptizes believers with the Holy

Spirit for life and service.

8. Holiness of life is the result of the believer's iden-

tification with Christ in His death, resurrection,

and present throne-life in glory. It is attained by

faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Sanctifier

through the power of the Holy Spirit.

9. Jesus Christ is the physician of His People. By His

atonement He purchased deliverance from every

sickness, and by His Spirit effects healing as men

believe.

10. The imminent return of Christ out of heaven to

this earth is the blessed and living hope of all be-

lievers.

11. The subjugation to Christ of all rule and all au-

thority is the ultimate purpose of the revelation of

Jesus Christ.

12. *‘They which are written in the Lamb’s Book of

Life’’ shall enter into the holy city, New Jerusalem.

But ‘whosoever was not found written in the Book

of Life was cast into the lake of fire.”

35. Yes; students attend meetings at which prayer is of-

fered on the average of four times weekly.

36. Defendant objects to the terms ‘‘religious functions,

holidays, assemblies, celebrations or services’’ on the ground

that the words used are vague, ambiguous and indefinite.

Notwithstanding the foregoing objection, the college is closed

for Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas.

37. Yes.

38. Individual teachers are free to start a class with

prayer; there is no rule.

39. Each student is required to participate in Christian ac-

tivities, which include working with drug addicts, and

alcoholics in youth centers, singing for the mentally retarded,

canvassing, conducting story hours and street meetings, min-

istering in old folks’ homes, walking mentally retarded chil-

dren, working in surrounding churches and working with

physically handicapped children. A student is expected to par-

ticipate 35 times in four years.

40. There has never been an objection.

41. Yes. A student can be expelled for committing a

crime or engaging in any anti-social practice which would dis-

rupt the academic function of the college. These grounds are

not dictated by the doctrines and teachings of the Assemblies

of God Church.

42. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 42 on the

grounds that term “‘religious ass'gnments”’ is vague, ambigu-

ous and indefinite.

43. No.

44. (a) In 1975, 44% (18 graduates); in 1976, 46% (20

graduates); in 1977, 32% (26 graduates) entered the ministry.

(b) None.

ates); in 1977, 11% (9 graduates) became teachers.

45. (a) In 1975, 51% (21 graduates); in 1976, 41% (18

graduates); in 1977, 32% (26 graduates) became ministers, or

teachers in schools affiliated with the Assemblies of God

church; there were no missionaries.

(b) in 1975, 5% (2 graduates); in 1976, 21% (9 gradu-

ates); and in 1977, 11% (9 graduates) became ministers or

teachers in church-related schools. There were no mission-

aries.

46. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 46 for the

reason that the words ‘religious functions”’ is vague, ambigu-

ous and indefinite.

47. Yes.

(a) and (b) Defendant objects to the words ‘‘religious

group” as used in interrogatory 47(a) on the ground that the

words are vague, ambiguous and indefinite. Notwithstanding

that objection, no group has been given preference.

‘religious groups”’ as used in interrogatory No. 47(c) on the

grounds that the words are vague, ambiguous and indefinite.

(d) Yes.

(e) Defendant objects to the words ‘‘non-religious

groups or organizatiohs”’ on the grounds that the words are

vague, ambiguous and indefinite.

48. (a) No. The college claims and has received its ex-

emption as an education institution.

(b) and (c) Inapplicable.

49. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 49 on the

grounds that the information sought is irrelevant, and

imposes an unreasonable burden upon defendant to collect

information respecting each person who has given financial

subsistence to the college since 1974.

50. Defendant objects to interrogatory 50 on the ground

that to supply the information is burdensome. Defendant

would be compelled to employ or divert special clerical help to

collect the data sought by this interrogatory. Defendant

attaches hereto its auditor’s statement for the year ending

June 30, 1976.

* 51. Defendant objects to interrogatory No. 51 on the

ground that it is speculative.

/s/ WitiaM B. BALL

William B. Ball

/s/ C. CLARK HopGson, JR.

C. Clark Hodgson, Jr.

/s/ GEORGANNE DAHER TERRILL

Georganne Daher Terrill

Attorneys for Defendant

Valley Forge Christian College

1300 Two Girard Plaza

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

215-569-3800

Of Counsel:

BALL & SKELLY

127 State Street

Harrisburg, PA

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:

COUNTY OF

OBIE L. HARRUP, SR., being first duly sworn according to

law, deposes and says that he is the President of the Defend-

ant Valley Forge Christian College and that as such he is au-

thorized to take this affidavit on its behalf; the facts set forth

in the foregoing answers of defendant Valley Forge Christian

College to plaintiffs’ interrogatories are true and correct to the

best of his knowledge, information and belief.

Obie L. HARRUP, SR.

Sworn to and subscribed

before me this —— day

of 1978

Notary Public

EXHIBITA

VALLEY FORGE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

STUDENTS ENROLLED 1977-78

DENOMINATIONAL AFFILIATION

ABBOTT, David

ABELL, Patricia

ACKER, William

ADAIR, Dennis

ADAMS, Michael

ADEY, Marianne

ALBANESE, Joyce Annette

ALBANESE, Joyce Ann

ALBANI, John

ANDERSON, Susan

ANDERSON, Walter

ANDRAEAS, Alan

ARMSTRONG, Richard

ARROWSMITH, Alan

AUMANN, Donna

BADEAU, Lorraine

BALDWIN, Douglas

BALLIET, David

BARBER, Bonnie

BARBER, Mary Beth

BARBER, Timothy

BARNETT, Johnny

BATTAGLIO, Theodore

BEARD, Florence

BEDFORD, Harold

BEDFORD, E. Lynn

BELLOLI, Thomas

BENNETT, Clarence

BENNETT, Douglas

BENNETT, Robert

BENTON, Connie

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America

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America

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BERCAW, Randy

BERG, Lonnie

BERRY, Michael

BONGIOVANNI, Karen

BOTTS, Nancy

BOUCHER, Mark

BRACALIELLO, Jo Lee

BRADY, Meredith

BRAUN, Thomas

BRENNAN, Nancy

BROADWATER, James

BROOKINS, John

BROOKS, Daniel

BROWN, Brian

BROWN, Gregory

BROWN, Rita

BRYSON, Debra

BUCKINGHAM, Jon

BAILEY, Gary

BELL, Clarence

BUDZ, Elaine

BUNCH, Freddie

BURKHOLDER, June

BUTTERFIELD, Lewis

BYNUM, John

CALLAHAN, Sandra

CAMPBELL, Marylin

CANALES, Sigmund

CANFIN, Wilfried

CAPERTON, James

CARDONA, Michael

CARDONA, Rosemarie

CARPER, Randy

CARR, Susan

CARSTENS, William

CARTER, Lynette

CARTER, Richard

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CARUANA, Christine

CASSIDY, Catherine

CATAPANO, Richard

CERCE, Timothy

CHAMBERLAIN, Paul

CHANNEL, Corine

CHANNEL, Jack

CHEGWIN, Stephen

CHIODO, Lois

CHONG, Hong

CHUA, Leocadio

CLY MER, Dorcas

COBBETT, Bonnie

COFFEY, Debra

COHEN, Harvey

COLLIER, David

COMENZO, James

CONROY, Roxene

COOK, Robert

COOK, Shirley

COOK, Michael

COOK, Phillip

COOK, Timothy

CORAN, Carol

CORLEY, Robert

COSTANZA, Julius

COSTELLO, Louise

COSTELLO, Robert

COTE, Arnold

COVER, Darrell

CRAPO, Nancy

CRAPO, Raymond

CREW, Lillian

CROMACK, Kerry

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CUDDAHEE, Daniel

CUOCO, Joseph

DAHLEM, William

DAVIS, Deborah

DAVIS, George

DAVIS, Stephen

DEAN, Kerry and Roxanne

DECKER, David

DEEM, Danny

DEEM, Jeffrey

DEITZ, Scott

DE JONGH, Edward

DE MARTINO, Richard

DE SILVIO, Toni

DICKEN, William

DICKEY, Steven

DIETRICH, Ruth

DIMINO, Andrea

DISARRO, Andrew

DI TROLIO, David

DONAHUE, William

DON GIOVANNI, Francine

DOUD, Mary Ann

DOWNS, Cassandra

DUCKWORTH, Joyce

DYER, Cherryl

DYER, Earlene

EARLEY, Donald

ECKMAN, Patricia

EDNIE, Bonnie

EMERSON, Sharon

EPLER, Timothy

FAIN, Samuel

FARLEY, David

FARLEY, Patrick

FARMER, Yvonne

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FARRELL, Lorraine

FARRINGTON, Phillip

FELLER, Vicki

FISCHER, David

FITZPATRICK, David

FITZWATER, Norma

FLORIO, Donna

FONDA, Kathy

FORKEY, Keith

FORMICA, Thomas

FOSTER, Gene

FOX, Sharon

FRAIN, Sandra

FRANCO, John

FRANK, David

FRAZIER, Ronald

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Christian Church of North

America

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Christian Church of North

America

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Holiness

FREUDENBERGER, George Church of God

FRISCHKORN, Deborah

GABOUR, Gina

GAGAS, William

GARLAND, Pamela

GARREN, Doreen

GARRIGUS, Alfred

GAUTIER, Alice

GAUTIER, Anna

GEIGER, Thomas

GIARRATANO, Theresa

GILBERT, Marlene

GOLDSCHMIDT, Wilbur

GRAHAM, Wayne

GRANHOLM, Steven

GRANHOLM, Susan

GRAVEL, Sylvie

GRAY, Dianne

GRAY, Sharon

GRECO, David J.

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GRECO, David M.

GREGOR, Steven

GRIFFIN, Spencer

GROVE, Robert

GRUBBS, Sylvia

HAILEY, Theresa

HALEY, Debra

HAMMAKER, Mark

HARDY, Denis

HARPER, John

HARPER, Sharon

HARRIS, Carol

HARRIS, Joseph

HARRISON, Earl

HASTEDT, Patricia

HAY, Debra

HERNANDEZ-BURGOS,

Evelyn

HERNANDEZ-BURGOS,

Claudio

HETTINGER, Janice

HICKS, Joseph

HICKS, Ruth

HILL, Jennifer

HINRICHSEN, Eugene

HOCHMAN, Sherri

HOCKADAY, Ardine

HODGE, Celeste

HODGEMAN, Leonard

HOLLEN, Joseph

HOLLIS, William

HORNBAKER, Scott

HORNE, Madeline

HOUCK, Elizabeth

HUBBARD, Gregory

HUFF, Katherine

HYNSON, Vincent

IANNUCCILLI, Robert

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Church of God in Christ

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IENUSO, Richard

IMLER, Galen

JAOQUEN, Maxime

JAOUEN, Sally

JOHNSON, Albert

JOHNSON, Cathy

JOHNSON, Charles

JOHNSON, Cynthia Lynn

JOHNSON, David

JOHNSON, Gail

JOHNSON, Kevin

JOHNSON, Shirley

JOHNSON, Barbara

JONES, Todd

JUMP, Sheryl

JURKOVICH, Sandra

KAMINSKI, James

KELCHNER, Sharon

KELIAR, Andrew

KEMMERER, Janice

KIEL, Nora

KILLORAN, Gail

KING, R. Paul

KINLEY, Saundra

KIRK, William

KITCHEN, H. Joy

KITNER, Charles

KOMARNITZKI, Evanne

KORDON, James

KORDON, John

KRAGL, Patricia

KRAUSE, David

KROAH, Dawn

KULISH, Ruth

KURING, Hans

LACEY, Donna

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Christian Missionary Alliance

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Christian Church of North

America

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LAFFERTY, W. Norman

LAIRD, Kenneth

LANE, Michael

LANGFORD, David

LANSBERRY, Anna

LAUVER, Walter

LEDBETTER, Donald

LE DUC, Raul

LEHIGH, Marijo

LESSING, Louise

LESTER, Marvin

LEWIS, Daniel

LEWIS, John R.

LEWIS, Shirlena

LIVESAY, Lori

LLOYD, Diane

LOMBARDO, Julie

LOVELAND, Deborah

LUFT, Clifford

LUPOLI, Susan

LUSE, Shelby

LUTTRELL, Imojean

LUTTRELL, Vicky

LYONS, Lonnie

MC CLURE, Mark

MC DANIEL, David

MC GARRIGLE, Agnes

MC GILL, Donald

MC KELVEY, Annette

MC KENNA, Daniel

MC KENNA, Dennis

MC KINLEY, Robin

MC RAE, La Donna

MACARSKI, Betty Lou

MACE, Mary

MALATINO, Linda

MALONEY, Joseph

MANNING, Judy

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MARSHALL, William

MARTARANO, Annette

MARTINO, Cynthia

MARTINO, David

MASON, Robert

MATOLY AK, Donald

MEEKS, Sharen

MEIDAHL, Stephen

MILEY, James

MILLER, Calvin and Valorie

MILLER, Edward

MILLER, Eunice

MILLER, Lynnette

MILNE, Robert

MINARD, Randy

MINCKLER, Ralph

MITCHELL, Linwood

MITCHELL, Theodore

MODORY, Stephen

MOLAND, Melvin

MOLAND, Nancy

MOLTER, Paul

MOODY, Jodie-Ann

MOODY, Kevin

MOORE, Donald

MOORE, Larry

MOORE, Pamela

MOREY, Cheryl

MOREY, Fred

MORGAN, Michael

MORRIS, James

MORRISON, Christopher

MORTENSEN, Robert

MULDOON, Kevin

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Christian Church of North

America

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MUNN, Rebecca

MUNSIE, Angela

MURRAY, Patricia

MUSHERO, Dorothy

MYER, Ellen

NAFZINGER, Sylvia

NASH, Sara

NASON, Daniel

NEARHOOF, Cindy

NELSON, Wayne

NESKIE, Michelle

NICOLAIDES, Paul

NIDORF, David

NOBLE, Kenneth

NOBLE, James

NOLTE, Mark

OLDSEY, Joseph

OLENA, Douglas

OLIPHANT, David

OLIPHANT, Orson

ONDISH, Susan

O’ROURKE, Kathleen

ORTIZ, Rafael

PALLESCHI, Michael

PALMER, Roger

PAPIT, Sharon

PARRIS, Harry

PARSONS, Lee

PENNELL, Larry

PETERS, Robert

PETERSON, Brian

PIERMANI, Ernest

PIGNALOSO, Theresa

PILLING, John

PIOTROWSKI, Arthur

PISTELLO, David

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America

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America

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Pentecostal Church of Christ

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Baptist

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United Presbyterian

Full Gospel

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PLOWDEN, Donald

PLUMMER, Cheryl

PORTALEOS, Debra

POWELL, Paul

PRATT, Stephanie

PRESTON, Charles

PRESSLEY, Harry

PRICE, Dorothy

PRIVETTE, Kathy

PROSSER, Robert

RAIKER, Frank

RAMIREZ, Elsie

RASKI, Ilona

RAY, J. Enos

REBON, Daniel

REBUCK, Denise

RECENE, James

REED, Lorraine

REID, Ronald

RENESLACIS, Earlene

RHINESMITH, Dawn

RHOADES, William

RICE, John

RICHARDSON, Harold

RIGDEN, Andre

RITCHEY, John

RIVERA, Margarita

ROBARTS, Sharon

ROBERTS, Julie

ROSS, Denise

ROYS, Leo

RUTLEDGE, Donald

SADOSKY, Charles

SAMES, Dennis

SANTON, Dean

SAWYER, Remi

SBANO, Nicholas

SCANLON, James

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SCHAEFER, Daniel

SCHASER, Jack

SCHENKEL, Bruce

SCHOOLEY, Kathleen

SCHOPPE, Fred

SCHMITZ, Karl

SCHROEDER, Nancy

SCHURTZ, Wendell

SCOLFORO, David

SCOTT, Randolph

SEEDS, Gary

SEIDEL, Giovanna

SEMPLE, Charles

SEPULVEDA, Mary Ann

SHAFFER, Edward

SHER, Jeffrey

SHOEMAKER, Richard

SIMMERS, Ruth

SIMS, Glen

SISTI, Edward

SIVAR, Irene

SLICK, Joseph

SLIDER, Christine

SMALL, William

SMITH, Deborah

SMITH, Dennis

SMITH, Jeffrey

SMITH, Lucy

SMITH, William

SNOOK, Joseph

SNOW, Kathy

SPEARS, Hobart

SPENCE, Cindy

SPRUILL, Ruth

SQUIBB, Ronald

STELIGA, Nancy

STEVER, Deborah

STEWART, Karolyn

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Presbyterian

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Independent

Christian Missionary Alliance

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Presbyterian

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Independent

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STONEROCK, David

STONEROCK, Faith

SURLA, Ricardo

SWANK, Glenn

SWANSON, Melinda

SWEETMAN, Robin

SZCZESNIAK, Frederick

TACKETT, William

TAYLOR, Linda

TEDESCHI, Mark

TERILLI, James

TERILLI, Patricia

TERRAGNOLI, Kathleen

TITONE, Joseph

TOPAR, Donna

TOPAR, Thamas

TORRES, Marian

TORRES, Paul

TOURVILLE, Debbie

TRENT, Virginia

TUCKER, BEVERLY

TUCKER, Sharon

TURNER, Rosemary

TWIGG, Rebecca

TWOMBLY, Jack

TYLER, Della

TYLER, Joan

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VAN DINE, Harold

VELASTEQUI, Maria

VELAZQUEZ, Raphael

VERRILL, Judith

VLASAK, Michael

VOLPE, Ralph

VOTTO, Ronald

WAGNER, Bonita

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Christian Church of North

America

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Christian Church of North

America

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Presbyterian

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none

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Methodist

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WALKER, Burl

WALLIN, Gary

WATSON, Larry

WEBSTER, Laura

WEIKEL, Jeffrey

WELCH, Edwin

WERGIN, Russell

WEST, Suzanne

WETHERALD, John

WILAND, Barbara

WILLIAMS, Deborah

WILLIS, Barbara

WILLIS, Samuel

WILSON, Jeffrey

WILSON, John

WIMMER, Larry

WINCHOBA, Suzanne

WINT, David

WINT, Mae

WOOD, Charlie

WOODBERRY, Tyrone

WOODSON, Judy

WOLFE, John

WRIGHT, Betsy

WRIGHT, John

YEUNG, Chee Oi

YOMMER, Beverly

YORK, Gary

YOUNGBLUD, Josephine

ZABRISKIE, Sharon

ZACHMANN, Patricia

ZGRABLICH, Daniel

ZOESCH, Gregory

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Baptist

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Independent

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United Methodist

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Catholic

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Christian Church of North

America

Assemblies of God

Valley

Forge

Christian

College

1977-1979

A SCHOOL FOR TRAINING MINISTERS,

MISSIONARIES AND

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WORKERS

P.O. Box 810

(Charlestown Rd.)

Phoenixville, PA 19460

(215) 935-0450

REV. OBIE L. HARRUP, SR

President

Valley Forge Christian College

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

God and our country has given us one of the

finest college facilities in the United States,

consisting of 77 acres and 70 brick buildings.

Located adjacent to the Valley Forge National

Park area, it is only a few miles from the place

where General George Washington spent the

winter of 1777-1778 suffering and praying for

his troops.

We appreciate your interest in Valley Forge

Christian College. This catalog will answer

questions about entrance requirements, fi-

nances, course offerings and student activities.

Asa student at Valley Forge Christian College

you will sit under Spirit filled teachers who are

qualified academically and spiritually to teach

you God's Word.

The Holy Spirit is present in both classroom

and chapel to give guidance and help towards

a God-centered life. From such a student body

as Ours, ministers, missionaries, and Christian

workers go to the ends of the earth to fulfill

the Great Commission.

Today, men and women who have already pre-

pared for and labored in various secular fields,

are feeling God's call to the ministry.

We invite all of you to come, along with the

recent high school graduates who are coming,

and be a part of our VFCC family.

Your brother in Christ,

OD fob cnisps, Ta

O.L. Harrup, Sr.

President

General

Information

LOCATION

Valley Forge Christian College is located just

southwest of Phoenixville on the Charlestown

| Road and astraddle a common boundary be-

tween Schuylkill and Charlestown Townships.

Historically, the location could be traced to

William Penn and his immediate descendents.

It undoubtedly had heard the grumblings of

the British and Colonial soldiers during the

American Revolution.

Phoenixville is located approximately 25 miles

northwest of Philadelphia on Route 23. Routes

29 and 113 also pass through the city of

Phoenixville.

If coming to the campus from the Pennsylva-

nia Turnpike, you should exit at the King of

Prussia Exit #24 and take Route 23 to Phoenix-

ville. Go to Bridge Street (which becomes

Charlestown Road) and turn left (South) about

one mile. The college is on the right just after

you pass Northern Chester County Vo-Tech

school on the left. (See map in this catalog.)

HISTORY

Valley Forge Christian College is a theological

school, chartered under the name of Eastern

Bible Institute on January 6, 1939, for the

training of pastors, evangelists, missionaries,

Christian education and lay workers. It is now

operated under the supervision of a Board of

Regents representing the six districts of the As-

semblies of God in the northeast part of the

United States plus the Italian branch of the

Assemblies of God and is approved by the De-

partment of Education of the General Council

of the Assemblies of God as their regional school

for the Northeast.

Early in the 1930's there was a growing con-

sciousness among the p<ople of the Assemblies

of God in the East of the need for a school of

their own for the training of ministers, mis-

sionaries and Christian workers. The first step

toward meeting this need was taken in 1932

when a group of workers under the leadership

of the Reverend and Mrs. J. Roswell Flower,

began a summer Bible school at the camp

grounds of Maranatha Park, Green Lane, Penn-

sylvania. The success of this summer school pro-

gram further emphasized the necessity for a

permanent Assemblies of God Bible School on

the eastern seaboard.

Such a school was established in the Fall of

1938 when a group of thirty-five students as-

sembled at the Maranatha camp grounds.

When the student enrollment more than

doubled additional facilities were constructed.

Through the period of its permanent existence

as Eastern Bible Institute the school was ably

led by three different presidents. The first two

each served for a period of eleven years: the

Reverend Allan A. Swift from 1938 to 1949;

and the Reverend Milton T. Wells from 1949

to 1960. The Reverend Robert L. Moore served

from 1960 to 1963.

In August, 1962, the Institute became the re-

gional school, and its name was changed to

Northeast Bible Institute. The Reverend Paul

J. Emery, Sr., became president in June 1963

and served until June, 1972. The Reverend

Obie L. Harrup, Sr., assumed his duties as

president in August 1972, and his vision in-

spired faculty and students alike. In May 1975,

under his leadership, the school received pro-

visional recognition from the Commonwealth

of Pennsylvania to grant the Bachelor of Sci-

ence in Bible degree and the name of the school

was changed to Northeast Bible College.

Dr. Harrup was also successful in negotiations

to obtain from the Federal Government 77

acres and 70 buildings of the former Valley

Forge General Hospital in Phoenixville, PA,

as a new campus for the college. On August

5, 1976, President Harrup signed the deed for

this property.

On January 1, 1977, the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania approved the change of name to

Valley Forge Christian College at the request

of the Board of Regents.

OBJECTIVES

The purpose of Valley Forge Christian College

is to offer systematic training on the collegiate

level to men and women for Christian service

as either ministers or laymen. Therefore, edu-

cational opportunities are provided for those

who would enter into full-time study and those

who wish to take only specialized courses.

Upon successful completion of study, each stu-

dent will be able to:

1. enjoy a sensitivity to the ministry of the

Holy Spirit so that both the fruits and

the gifts of the Spirit may be manifested

through them in an outreach to the lost

and in the edification of believers;

2. reflect the fruits of an adequate study of

Biblical, professional, and general educa-

tion which will aid the student to think

logically, critically, and meaningfully

and which will broaden his knowledge of

God, man, society, and the physical world;

3. participate, effectively and skillfully, in

all areas of practical Christian work;

4. present a character committed to sound

Christian ethics and cultivate a well-

adjusted personality; and

5. appreciate the refinements, social graces

and civil responsibilities within our culture.

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

The following summarizes some of the funda-

mental truths believed and taught at the Valley

Forge Christian College:

1. The Bible is the Word of God, the infalli-

ble rule of faith and practice for all men.

It is superior to conscience and reason,

although not contrary to reason.

2. There are three persons in the Godhead—

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These are

one as to nature. They are each co-

eternally self-existent, yet none can exist

without the others.

3. The Son of God, who was in the beginning

God with God, for the sake of man be-

came man and was called Emmanuel—

that is, God with man.

4. “By one man sin entered into the world,

and death by sin; and so death passed

upon all men, for that all have sinned.”

5. Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, being

crucified, tasted death for all men; He

arose from the dead, and ascended to the

Father. Whosoever repents and believes

on Him may have eternal life.

6. Man is justified by faith in Jesus Christ,

apart from works.

7. The Son of God baptizes believers with

the Holy Spirit for life and service.

8. Holiness of life is the result of the believer's

identification with Christ in His death,

resurrection, and present throne-life in

glory. It is attained by faith in the Lord

Jesus Christ as the Sanctifier through

the power of the Holy Spirit.

9. Jesus Christ is the physician of His Peo-

ple. By His atonement He purchased

deliverance from every sickness, and by

His Spirit effects healing as men believe.

10. The imminent return of Christ out of

heaven to this earth is the blessed and

living hope of all believers.

11. The subjugation to Christ of all rule

and all authority is the ultimate purpose

of the revelation of Jesus Christ.

12. “They which are written in the Lamb's

Book of Life” shall enter into the holy

city, New Jerusale:n. But “whosoever was

not found written in the Book of Life was

cast into the lake of fire.”

ACCREDITATION

Valley Forge Christian College is an accred-

ited member of the American Association

of Bible Colleges. This is the national accred-

iting association recognized by the U.S. Office

of Education for the accrediting of Bible Col-

leges. AABC is also a member of the Council

on Post-Secondary Accreditation (COPA).

APPROVAL

Valley Forge Christian College is provisionally

approved by the Pennsylvania Department of

Education as a degree granting college.

Valley Forge Christian College is listed in the

Education Directory, page 366, Higher Educa-

tion, published by the U.S. Office of Education.

Valley Forge Christian College is endorsed by

the Department of Education of the Assemblies

f God. Its graduates have been approved for

acceptance in the Graduate School of Theology

of the Assemblies of God, Springfield, Missouri.

Seminaries and Universities in the State of

Pennsylvania and other states accept our grad-

uates into their graduate programs.

Since 1939 Valley Forge Christian College

(formerly Northeast Bible College) has oper-

ated under a charter granted by the Common-

wealth of Pennsylvania.

This college is authorized under Federal Law

to enroll exchange-visitor and non-immigrant

alien students.

The college is approved by the Department of

Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-

vania for Veterans Education under the pro-

visions of Title 38, United States Code, Section

R 1775.

Valley Forge Christian College comes within

the definition of a “divinity” or “theological”

school as outlined in the Selective Service

Regulations.

MEMBERSHIP

Valley Forge Christian College is an active

member school of the Evangelical Teacher

Training Association and is authorized to grant

the Teachers Diploma of the Association to

qualifying graduates. ETTA is a nationally

recognized inter-denominational agency for

the promotion of higher standards of Christian

teachers and church educators.

COLLEGE FOR A DAY

The doors are open for you to join us ina day

of activity on the VFCC campus. Worship with

us, Sit in on a .ew classes, talk with students

themselves. These are the best ways to get to

know a college. We'll supply the meals and

even the overnight accommodations when nec-

essary. So come, bring a friend or bring a

group. You pick the day! This is an excellent

opportunity for high school juniors and seniors

to become acquainted with VFCC. Please make

overnight arrangements well in advance, spe-

cifying the number of boys and girls in your

group as well as the number of accompanying

adults. Call: (215) 935-0450 (extension 24) or

use the handy mailer below.

I would like to take advantage of COLLEGE FOR A DAY.

Date arriving

Estimated time a.m./p.m

No. in party

girls boys adults

I will need overnight accommodations for no.___ above.

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Student

Life

Chapel Service

The highlight of the daily program at VFCC

is the Chapel service. The spiritual tone of the

college is maintained as students meet God

in worship and enjoy the anointed ministry

of the Word by the faculty, visiting ministers,

and senior class members. As the Holy Spirit

moves upon these services, ample time is made

in the schedule for waiting on the Lord. At-

tendance is required.

Private Devotion

The individual student is encouraged to take

full advantage of “quiet-hour” period in the

daily schedule to enjoy private devotions. Each

is expected to develop a self disciplined devo-

tional life.

Christian Service

The Christian Service Department requires

each student to participate in Christian activi-

ties each term. They gain experience in such

areas as youth centers, canvassing, conducting

story hours and street meetings, ministering in

old folks’ homes and surrounding churches. The

scope of this outreach is being broadened con-

stantly with the result that each year many

souls receive Christ as Savior through the

preaching, teaching, witnessing, and musical

ministry of students.

Missionary Society

The entire student body is organized into “The

Student Missionary Society.” This organiza-

tion plays a vital role in maintaining a strong

missionary emphasis in the school. Each day

at special missionary prayers student curators

present the need of worldwide Assemblies of

God missions. Each Friday the Society con-

ducts a missionary service in which different

speakers challenge the students with the ur-

gency of world evangelism. It is in such serv-

ices that the calling of God to the harvest be-

comes definite to many students.

A missionary convention is held each year early

in the Spring Term. Missionaries who are on

furlough give first hand information of their

respective fields of labor. The convention is

always a highlight of the school year.

Social Life

It seems desirable and fitting that young men

and women in preparation for specialized serv-

ice for God should enjoy wholesome social

relationships. The college organizes and super-

vises regular social activities for students. Truc

and lasting friendships often result from these

social activities, though the administration

discourages thoughtless engagements and

immature marriages. Students are advised to

counsel with the president prior to engagement

and receive his permission.

Student Life Activities

A number of “get acquainted” activities such

as the annual Camp Fire service and the New

Student Reception highlight the opening of

school each year. A Student Life Committee

plans for picnics, hikes, social affairs, and

sports events throughout the year. On most

weckends there is some kind of activity

planned. Some of these take place on campus

and some in nearby cities. Special Campus

Days, pre-holiday socials for Thanksgiving

and Easter are considered major events.

Athletic Program

Valley Forge Christian College is a member

of the North Atlantic Christian Conference

and the National Christian College Athietic

Association. VFCC participates in Varsity

Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball and Soft-

ball with member colleges.

Team competition on the intramural level in

softball and basketball provides spirited con-

tests which are enjoyed by the spectators as

well as players. Students, unless physically

unable, take part in a weekly program of sports

and exercise in physical education classes.

Housing

For the ladies, there are almost 200 single

rooms with semi-private baths available. For

the men, the rooms vary with single or more

occupancy. The price varies with the number

of students per room.

For married students, there are furnished

apartments available: Efficiency, | bedroom

and a few two bedroom apartments. The price

varies with the size of the apartment.

Students Handbook

Self-discipline in the love of Christ is considered

an important goal for each student to attain

during his time at VFCC. A happy and orderly

Christian society cannot function without some

rules and regulations. Therefore, a Student

Handbook is furnished to each entrant to ac-

quaint him with those things which are ex-

pected of him and to help him to make the ad-

justments to the life of a student in a Christian

college. A learned discipline in Christ also en-

ables a happy adjustment to the worid about

him. However, a high premium is placed on

personal integrity and that Christian love, which

makes obedience enjoyable.

Departure from the school’s standards will result

in Christian counseling and when necessary,

appropriate discipline will be administered

in the hope of helping the student develop a

mature Christian character.

Campus Regulations

Any thing that is used in such a way as to cause

undue disturbance and annoyance to others,

may be prohibited in dormitory rooms by proper

administration authorities. This includes radios,

television, record and tape players and etc.

Dogs or other pets may not be kept on the

campus.

Automobiles may be brought to campus pro-

vided. (1) they are registered at the Office of

the Dean of Students (see automobile fee, page

22), (2) evidence is submitted that the owner

has adequate liability insurance and valid li-

cense plates, and (3) they are operated in com-

pliance with school regulations and with a valid

driver's permit. Repeated violations may result

in being required to file the keys with the Dean

of Students. Under no circumstances can the

school be held liable for damages to automobiles

either on or off campus, but all owners and

drivers will be held liable for damages by their

automobiles.

No firearms are permitted on campus.

Campus Book Store and Student Union

The Student Union is a popular campus rendez-

vous where light snacks and refreshments are

available along with Christian fellowship. These

facilities are maintained to help meet the needs

of the students. Their convenience and economy

in general effect a saving to those who patronize

them. At the bookstore one may purchase text-

books, notepaper and other classroom supplies,

etc.

Campus Post Office

Upon arrival at the college, each student is as-

signed a mail box. All incoming mail, will reach

the student with the greatest amount of privacy

and safety.

Library

A rapidly growing library especially adapted

to a Bible college curriculum makes available

over 25,000 volumes. The library is located in

buildings #27 and #28. In addition to the book

collection, about 138 periodicals are currently

received with the various periodical indices to

make them more useful.

Student Council

The Student Council offers student representa-

tives the privilege and responsibility of an active

interest in student-school relationships. It serves

as a vital tie between the faculty and student

body, interprets student viewpoints, and submits

to the school administration suggestions for

the welfare and improvement of the college.

Through its subsidiary, the Student Judiciary

Council, it shares in the counseling of students.

When necessary, it may administer discipline,

as provided for in “The Student Judiciary

Council Rules of Procedure.” The Student

Council, itself, is composed or representatives

of each class and each dorm. Its president is

elected by the whole student body.

Class Organizations

Each class in the college is organized with an

elected president, vice-president, and secretary.

Monthly class meetings provide opportunity

for the class to pray together, to conduct busi-

ness, and to plan class projects.

Alumni Association

The Alumni Association was formed in 1941

to maintain fellowship among former students

and graduates, and to promote the general wel-

fare and development of the school. The merger

of New England Bible Institute with Eastern

in 1957 resulted in the formation of the General

Alumni Association, which included students

of New England, and Metropolitan Bible In-

stitutes, and Beulah Heights Bible Training

School. Later Pine Crest Bible Institute merged

with Eastern to further enlarge the group.

Today, the alumni family number more than

3200. The Annual Homecoming in the Fall

and The Voice, a quarterly publication, serve

to keep alive the ties between VFCC and her

former students.

Clothing

Women students are expected to wear modest

clothing, reflecting Christian character. Special

care must be given when participating in a

chapel service or on Christian Service Assign-

ments. Culottes or similar attire and sneakers

are required for gym classes.

Men students are required to wear neat clothing.

Dress suits as well as sport shirts for casual wear

are necessities. Neckties, turtlenecks or leisure

suits are required for chapel and classes. Gym

shoes are required for Physical Education classes

and games. (See Student Handbook for further

instructions and the discipline that disobedience

requires.)

Student Equipment

Dormitory students will have need for the

following articles: a mattress pad for a single-

bed, three single-bed sheets, one single-bed

spread, blankets, pillow, pillow cases, towels,

wash cloths, washable laundry bag, small rugs,

soft-soled house slippers, a pair of panel style

curtains (to cover a 48w x 681 window), dust

mop or broom waste basket.

Name tapes to sew on laundry articles may be

purchased at most local department stores.

Laundry

The schoo! maintains coin operated washers

and dryers on campus and provides facilities

for hand laundering.

Employment

Many factories, stores, and offices within a fif-

teen mile radius of the college will offer part-

time employment opportunities for students

who find it necessary to work while completing

their education. The college provides an em-

ployment referral service to assist students in

find'ng part-time employment. Students are

given a list of prospective employers and may

choose the ones they wish to contact. It is rec-

ommended that students limit their off-campus

work to a 20-hour per week maximum, though

married students may need more hours.

Financial

Information

The training facilities of Valley Forge Christian College are

available to all students and prospective students who meet

entrance requirements. Every effort is made to furnish this

training as economically as possible and students may be as-

sured that the administration is maintaining a careful check

to offer maximum in education for a minimum of cost.

In return the administration requests the cooperation of each

student in avoiding wastage of heat, electricity, water, food,

and other expense items. Students are also asked to make

prompt payments of their financial arrangements.

Valley Forge Christian College depends to a large extent upon

student fees to bear the cost of school operating expenses each

year. Outside funds are solicited to pay the difference in operat-

ing expenses and the cost for building permanent facilities.

Therefore students are encouraged to regard their education

as a valuable investment worthy of hard work and sacrifice.

Each student shou!d plan his own financial program carefully,

seeking help from his family, church, loan funds, scholarships,

his own employment and savings to assume his proportionate

financial responsibility for his education. Even though he pays

all of the required tuition, fees and room and board charges,

every VFCC student receives a substantial subsidy through

financial contributions and gifts on the part of many people

and churches concerned that the students’ God-given capacities

and ministries be fully developed and utilized. To this extent

every student carries with him a collateral investment by others

in his education.

FINANCIAL POLICY

Recognizing the absolute necessity for prompt payment of all

school fees, not only as a good business principle, but also for the

sake of the character thus developed, the Department of Educa-

tion of the Assemblies of God has established the following rec-

ommended policy on finance for all Assemblies of God schools.

In order to improve our present educational institutions and

guarantee their future, each student is expected to reimburse

the college for the full amount of his obligation on or before

the close of each semester. No final examinations may be taken

until a satisfactory arrangement has been made with the Busi-

ness Office. No diplomas, degrees or transfer of credit shall be

expected or received until satisfactory payment is made for all

school obligations. Accounts of married students are combined.

In such cases, the joint obligation must be paid before diplomas,

degrees, certificates, and transcripts of either will be released.

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All costs are subject to change without notice. A deposit of

$25.00 must accompany your application.

Financial arrangements must be made on financial registration

cay, prior to attending classes.

FINANCIAL PAYMENT PLANS

PAYMENT PLAN #1—CASH: Pay the account in full at

the beginning of the semester, thus receiving a 5% discount on

tuition.

PAYMENT PLAN #42—TIME: Dormitory students will pay

$400.00 at the time of registration and the balance in three equal

monthly payments, due the | Sth of each month during said term.

Non-dormitory students will pay $200.00 at the time of registra-

tion and the balance in three equal monthly payments, due the

15th of each month during said term (plus on campus apartment

rental).

1. A %% per month interest charge will be made on the unpaid

balance.

2. Statements are presented to students on the 10th of each

month.

3. Students who are unable to pay the entire school bill at the

beginning of the term are urged to secure loan assistance.

PAYMENT PLAN #43—FINANCIAL AID: Loans and Grants

(as available)

1. State Higher Education Assistance: Apply at your local

bank or your state capital “Higher Educational

Authority”.

United Student Aid Funds: Apply at VFCC.

Insured Tuition Payment Plan: Apply at VFCC.

National Direct Student Loan (NDSL); VFCC is a par-

ticipating institution in the National Direct Student Loan

Program. In determining cligibility of a student for a loan,

need must be definitely established.

The repayment period and the interest do not begin until

nine months after the student completes his studies. The

loan bears interest at the rate of 3% per year and a mini-

mum monthly payment of $30.00 is required. Apply at

VFCC.

5. Educational Opportunity Grant Program (EOG): This

is part of the Economic Opportunity Act and is available

to certain students who are in need of financial assistance

and could not attend college without aid. Need must be

definitely established. Apply at VFCC.

College Work Study Program (CWS): CWS may assist

you by providing a job opportunity at the college itself

or with a public or private nonprofit agency—such as a

school, a social agency, or a hospital—working in coopera-

tion with the school.

U.S. Veteran Loan: VFCC is a participating institution

for G.I.’s using their Veteran Benefits for education.

Lucille Garrison Student Loan Fund: A small loan fund

was set up in memory of Lucille Garrison by her mother

to assist needy students. Small loans are available at 4%

interest to students who would otherwise not be able to

finish a school year. Apply at VFCC.

General Council Revolving Loan Fund: From profits of

the Gospel Publishing House, by action of the Executive

Presbytery of the Assemblies of God, a small fund has been

made available to third and fourth year students who show

special aptitude for a full time ministry in the Assemblies

of God. Apply at VFCC.

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BASIC COST PER TERM

FALL/SPRING

TERM

(Each)

DORM NON-DORM

STUDENT STUDENT

npinancial —* TUITION (12-16 Credit Hours) $ 412.00 $412.00

22 ** REQUIRED FEES 70.00 70.00

ROOM (Private) 192.00

BOARD 312.00

APARTMENT (On Campus) 500.00

BOOKS (Approximately) 55.00 55.00

TOTAL $1041.00 $1037.00

MAY

TERM

(3 Credit Hours)

* TUITION $ 85.50 $ 85.50

** REQUIRED FEES 17.50 17.50

ROOM (Private) 48.00

BOARD 78.00

APARTMENT (On Campus) 125.00

BOOKS (Approximately) 20.00 20.00

TOTAL $249.00 $248.00

¢ $28.50 per credit hour below 12 hours, $27.50 above 16 credit hours

ee Required Fees. Registration (Payable with Appl ation) $25 00. Library $9.00, Post Office $4.00.

Class Notes $5.00, Activities $15.00; Comprehensive $12.00, TOTAL $70.00

(6 of less credit hours $25.00, 6%-1 1% credit hours $50.00, Auditing Students $25 00)

eee Required Fees for part-time students arc as follows 6 of less credit hours $25 00 6',-1 1% credit hours

$50.00 Auditing Students $25.00

ADDITIONAL FEES (when applicable)

Late Registration Fee $25.00

Registration for May when not registered

for Spring Term 6.00

Health & Accident Insurance (Approximately) 40.00

Automobile Parking Space Spring/ Fall 5.00 May 2.00

Orientation Fee (First term dorm students) 12.00

Graduation Fee 21.50

ETTA Diploma 4.00

Room Security Deposit (Refundable) 10.00

Key Deposit (Refundable) 5.00

NOTE: Any damage or defacement of facilities

will be charged directly to the one

responsible.

ROOM RATES:

Private with semi-private bath $12.00

Private with central bath 11.00

Double with central bath 10.00

Triple with central bath 9.00

Four with central bath 8.00

APARTMENTS (Married Students) Brick apartments with

living room, kitchenette, bath, and one or two bedrooms, with

basic furniture, utilities included

One bedroom apartment $125.00

One bedroom apartment (larger) 135.00

Two bedroom apartment 150.00

(Larger housing is available off campus for couples with more

than two children.)

BOARD: $19.50 per week All dorm students must eat in the

college cafeteria. Others may pay for each meal to the cafe-

teria cashier.

GUIDED INDIVIDUAL STUDIES (GIS): $30.00 per credit

hour

MUSIC: Private lesson charges are based upon thirteen thirty-

minute lessons and thirty-nine practice periods. These lessons

are offered in the Fall and Spring Terms. No refund can be

made for lessons missed for any reason other than excused

illness. Payment shall be made in advance.

Practice

Lesson Period

Fees Fees

Organ $41.25 $10.00

Piano 37.50 5.00

Other instruments 37.50

Voice (Private) 37.50 5.00

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Special Tests

Unit tests taken at any time other than scheduled,

ND OO Ving "> so aed Guia SO a Fs» ae $5.00

Final exams taken at any time other than scheduled, when

permitted by the Academic Dean ................... 5.00

OM CA i Tee

Changing incompletes tocompletes ................... 5.00

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24 A 10% discount on tuition is granted to the wife and children of

a pastor or a full-time evangelist.

A 25% discount on tuition is granted to ordained ministers.

a 50% discount on tuition is granted to Assemblies of God foreign

missionaries and/or their children.

A 50% discount on tuition is granted to a spouse when his or her

spouse is a full-time student at VFCC.

A 5% discount on tuition is granted if payment is made in full

for tuition, room, board, and fees on or before registration

day.

There is no discount granted on music fees, GIS and Extension

Course charges.

ADJUSTMENT OF ACCOUNTS

CHANGES IN SCHEDULE: Any schedule changes made will

be charged at the rate of $1.00 for each change.

TUITION: Upon withdrawal from college with the proper ap-

proval, the following credit will be granted on tuition: 100%

up to the beginning of classes, 80% during the Ist weck, 60%

during the 2nd week, 40% during the 3rd week, 20% during the

4th week. No refund shall be made after the 4th week of classes.

There is no refund on GIS courses.

Refunds of tuition for classes dropped, after proper approval,

will be as follows: 100% during the first week of seven days;

80% for the second week; 60% for the third week; and 40% for

the fourth week. There shall be no refunds after the fourth week.

BOARD: Adjustment on board is pro-rated as of the week of

withdrawal.

ROOM RENT: Refund will be made on the same basis as

refund for tuition.

FEES: Registration Fee, Post Office Service Fee, Activities

Fee, and Library Fee—no refund; Comprehensive Fee, Auto-

mobile Fee, Laundry Fee, Lab Fee, Class Notes Fee, and Music

Fee—refund on same basis as tuition.

Health and Accident Insurance

Health and accident insurance is compulsory for each campus

student. Specific details of the policy are presented to the student

at the time of registration.

Books and Supplies

Bibles, religious books, textbooks, notebooks, dictionaries, and

supplies may be purchased at the campus bookstore. Discounts

are available.

SCHOLARSHIPS

The College is eager to find ways of helping as many worthy stu-

dents as possible and welcomes the establishment of scholarship

donations from all who would like to invest once or repeatedly

in the training of future workers for God. Unless otherwise in-

dicated, the Scholarship Committee administers these scholar-

ships endeavoring to assist and encourage as many as possible of

the most worthy students.

Alumni Scholarships

One hundred dollar awards are given to each of two fourth-year,

two third-year, and two second-year students, half of the Fall

Term and half for the Spring Term. Selections are made by the

Alumni Executive Committee from recommendations made by

the Scholarship Committee.

Tunmore Scholarship

In memory of Reverend Joseph Tunmore and Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Tunmore, a grant of $135.00 is given each Fall and

Spring term to a student who meets specific requirements. This

is made possible by a trust fund set up by Mrs. Howard O.

Hawley.

District C.A. Scholarships

Each year VFCC makes available to the outstanding C.A. of

each District within the VFCC Region a scholarship of $50.00

providing the C.A. Department of that District matches it with

an equal amount.

C.A. Bible Quiz and Teen Talent Search Scholarships

Each year VFCC offers the following scholarships to the team

winners: $100.00 for district winners; $150.00 for regional win-

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ners; and $300.00 for national winners. A certification from the

District C.A. office will enable the scholarship committee to

award the scholarship.

Missionary Scholarships

Children of missionaries under Assemblies of God appointment

may receive seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each month of the

school year up to four years from a scholarship fund administered

by the Foreign Missions Department of the Assemblies of God.

Application for these allotments must be made directly to the

Foreign Missions Department in Springfield, Missouri.

Missionaries will also note the fifty percent discount on tuition

offered by VFCC on page 24.

National C.A. Scholarship

Each year the National Department of Education in conjunction

with the National C.A. Department conducts a contest to select

recipients of the National C.A. Scholarships. The winners are

given a scholarship of $300.00 to the Assemblies of God school

of their choice which may be applied at VFCC.

Scholarships in the amount of $150.00 are made available by

VFCC to runners-up in this contest.

W.M.C. Scholarships

Various Districts within the Region have set up W.M.C. Scholar-

ships which are granted to worthy students according to the pro-

visions made for each scholarship by the W.M.C. organizations.

These are administered by the Scholarship Committee of the

college.

High School Valedictorian

A scholarship in the amount of $200.00 ($100.00 for Fall term

and $100.00 for Spring term) is made available to high school

valedictorians.

High School Salutatorian

A scholarship in the amount of $100.00 ($50.00 for Fall term

and $50.00 for Spring term) is made available to high school

salutatorians.

Other Scholarships

Scholarships of varying amounts are made available to worthy

students in attendance at VFCC.

Work Scholarships

Various on-campus work scholarships are available to a limited

number of students. Application should be made as soon as the

student has been accepted by VFCC. At least seventy-five percent

of such earnings must be applied to the student's account until

the account is clear.

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LENGTH OF SCHOOL YEAR

Valley Forge Christian College operates on a 4 + 4 + | (nine

months) school year plus one month of summer school. This allows

a student freedom to graduate in three years or to pursue a more

leisurely four-year program.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Since Valley Forge Christian College is basically a school for

training those who expect to enter some form of Christian serv-

ice, the motivation of the prospective student is of prime import-

ance. Those whose academic and personal qualifications indicate

they will profit from the program offered are accepted. Ad-

mission to VFCC is granted to applicants meeting the school’s

admissions requirements without regard to race, color, national

origin, or denomination.

Education. Graduation from an accredited high school is the

basic educational requirement for admission. A transcript of

high school work is required. Individuals having the equivalent

of a high school education (GED) are admitted upon submission

of an equivalency diploma and the report of the testing scores.

Information on location of testing institutions is obtainable from

the local high school.

A student applying with a low academic record may be admitted

to determine whether he can qualify for college level education.

If his grade average falls below D or 1.00 for the first term, he

is put on academic restriction for the second term. But, he must

meet the regular grade requirements in order to continue the

succeeding term. (See Academic Restriction Page 33).

Personai Motivation. Students of all faiths may attend the col-

lege as day students provided they are of good moral character

and are willing to abide by all the rules of the college. Resident

students must have a born again experience and be of good moral

character. Those who have not experienced the Baptism in the

Holy Spirit will be encouraged to seek and receive this experience.

Transfer students are accepted from accredited colleges on the

basis of transcripts, satisfactory conduct records and a clear fi-

nancial record. Usually credit is granted for comparable courses

in which grades of “C” and higher are earned but acceptance

of credits on a transfer basis is always up to the institution to which

transfer is sought. Transfer students must earn at least 30 credits

at Valley Forge Christian College to qualify for graduation.

Students from non-accredited schools may be granted transfer

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credit consideration either on the basis of entrance tests or dem-

onstrated proficiency in courses taken at Valley Forge Christian

College.

Healih. Before final acceptance for admission to Valley Forge

Christian College, each applicant is required to have a medical

examination. Forms for these are mailed to prospective students.

This report includes a physician's examination, a TB test taken

within one year of entrance and certification of necessary

immunization.

Examinations. All entering students are required to take a place-

ment examination in music and English. (Those needing re-

medial grammar will be required to take two extra hours without

credit.) Also, aptitude and Bible content tests are given to

guide counselors and teachers.

Application. All students and transfer students interested in at-

tending Valley Forge Christian College must fill out an appli-

cation form, which may be obtained from the Admissions Office.

The fully completed form should be returned at the earliest pos-

sible date. At the same time, applicant should request his high

school to send a transcript of his record; in-addition the transfer

student must request his college to send a transcript of his records,

Send applications and transcripts to Admissions office. A non-

refundable registration fee of $25.00 must accompany the

application.

Re Entry. Unless notified to the contrary, the Registrar's Office

will assume that students enrolled for the Fall term, who are not

completing requirements for graduation, will continue through

the Spring term. Students enrolled in the Spring term, who are

planning to return in the Fall, must confirm their plans by ap-

propriately completing the application form which is made

available for that purpose. The student will be notified of the

action taken on his request to continue.

Students’ Pledge. \t is to be distinctly understood that all who

enter Valley Forge Christian College as students must voluntarily

assume the obligations and responsibilities involved in the rules

and regulations of the College, and agree to abide by its policies.

A student’s entrance is considered his pledge te comply.

The administration reserves the right ‘» suspend or dismiss any

student at any time when, in the judgment of the administration,

such action is advisable.

Attendance at VFCC is a privilege, and the privilege may be

withdrawn in the case of a student who evidences substantial

disagreement with the traditions and regulations of the school,

or who is unwilling or unable to adjust to its environment. No

credit will be granted for work done during the term in which

the dismissal occurs.

Veterans. Out-of-state residents should request that their records

be transferred to the Philadelphia offices. Veterans should be

prepared to meet the usual financial requirements of all stu-

dents at the time of registration.

Foreign students. VFCC is authorized to train students in the

Exchange-Visitor status (J-1) and non-immigrant alien classifi-

cation (F-!). Applicants must consult the nearest American con-

sul regarding study in the United States.

Proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Such pro-

ficiency can be established by acceptable scores on the Test of

English as a Foreign Language. Information regarding the pro-

cedure may be obtained from Educational Testing Service,

Princeton, New Jersey 08540.

The foreign student must arrange for his own financial spon-

sor, and such sponsors must assume full responsibility for the

student’s expenses. Since the immigration service does not grant

permission to work, the student should have enough money to

meet his full financial obligations.

SCHOLASTIC REGULATIONS

Late Entry. All students are expected to be present and to com-

plete registration within the time allotted for this purpose. A

late registration fee of $25.00 is charged students who enroll

after the specified time in the Fall and Spring terms and $10.00

in the May and June terms. No student will be permitted to en-

roll or to change enrollment after ten calendar days have elapsed

following registration during the Fall and Spring terms and

after two days in the May and June Terms.

Student Load. Fifteen hours weekly is the usual required load

for each student during the Fall and Spring terms. Each May

and June term consists of one subject taken two or three hours

a day, five days a week.

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Electives. Classes will not be formed in any elective subject un-

less a minimum of eight students enroll. If less than fifteen en-

roll, the class may or may not be taught at the Dean’s discretion.

Schedule Changes and Withdrawals. Care should be exercised

in the choice of courses so that changes will not be necessary

after registration has been completed. Requests for a change

of enrollment or to withdraw from class must be approved by

the Registrar on the form provided. There is a charge of one

dollar for each request for a change during the first ten calen-

dar days of the Fall and Spring terms and two days of the May

and June terms. No changes, other than withdrawals, may be

made after that. A student who withdraws from class with the

approval of the dean during the first five weeks of the Fall or

or Spring terms or five class days of the May and June terms

will receive a “W”" on his record for that subject. During the

next five weeks it will be recorded as “WP” or “WF”. After

the tenth week (tenth day of the May and June terms) with-

drawals will receive an automatic “WF” (See the Schedule

for Changes and Withdrawals at the end of each college year

calendar.) All courses dropped irregularly are entered as “F”

in the student’s permanent record which will affect his grade

average. Withdrawal from class or school is arranged at the

office of the Academic Dean. No withdrawal from school is

official until signed by each individual indicated on the appli-

cation for honorable withdrawal.

Absences. The policy on class absences is in the Student

Handbook.

System of Grading. The grading system used in Valley Forge

Christian College is as follows:

A—Outstanding Work (100-93) W—Withdrew

B—Above average (92-85) WP—Withdrew while passing

C—Average (84-77) WF—Withdrew while failing

D—Below average (76-70) Inc-——Incomplete

F—-Failure (69 + Below)

All subjects marked “Incomplete” must be made up within the

first six weeks of the term following that in which they were

originally taken, or they automatically become failures. See

page 24 for charges.

Quality Points. These are awarded as follows “A” grades rate

four quality points per term hour. “B” rates three points, “C”

two points, “D” one, “W” and “WP” not counted. “WF” and

“F” no quality points “Inc.” if not made up, will also be counted

as an “F”’. Thus, if a student receives a “B” in a three hour sub-

ject he will have accumulated nine quality points.

Academic Restriction. First year students must maintain a mini-

mum average of at least “D” or 1.00 quality points on the four

point scale in order to return for a second year. All others must

earn a “C” average with a minimum quality point average of

1.50 to continue in school. When a student's term average drops

below the minimum for a term, he is put on academic restric-

tion for the next term. If he still does not earn at least the mini-

mum then he will not be permitted to return for the third term

(except as a special student, under extenuating circumstances).

When a third year student’s cumulative average drops below

1.5, he shall be put on academic restriction. When a fourth year

student’s cumulative average drops below 2.0, he shall be put

on academic restriction or be allowed to adjust to the three-year

program. A student on academic restriction will of necessity

have to limit his extra curricular activities. He may not be a

member of the Evangelaire Concert Choir or of the School

Sports teams, an officer of a class, or prayer band, on the staff

of the school paper or yearbook, etc.

Credit. A “credit” or “credit hour” is equal to the usual 18

week “semester hour.”

Auditing. The fee for this privilege is one-half the regular tuition

fee. Auditing students will not hand in papers, take tests, or be

allowed to change to a credit bearing basis. Grades will not be

given and attendance will not be checked. In place of a grade

on the transcript, the word “Audit” will appear.

Classification of Students. The following classifications have

been established:

Freshmen Students Those matriculated students who

have completed less than 30 credits.

Sophomore Students Those with 30 and less than 60

credits.

Junior Students Those with 60 credits and less than

90 credits in the four-year degree

program or those who have 96

credits and plan to graduate from

the three-year certificate program.

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Senior Students:

Graduating Those with 90 credits who plan to

graduate from the four-year degree

program at the end of the current

school year.

Non-Graduating Those with 90 credits in the four-

year degree program who do not

Paes plan to graduate in the current

- Toe school year.

Continuing Education A former four-year certificate grad-

Student uate who is working towards his

four-year degree.

Full-time Students Those who are carrying at least

twelve credits. Only full-time stu-

dents may live in the dormitory

rooms and in the campus housing.

Part-time Students | Those who are carrying less than

twelve credits.

Special Students Those who do not intend to graduate

and have no specific curricular

objective.

Auditors Those who do not wish academic

credit.

Transcripts. One copy of a student's record will be furnished

free upon the request of the student, provided all accounts with

the school are paid in full. All subsequent transcripts and official

transfers to other schools will cost $2.00 each.

Course Numbering System. The first digit usually signifies the

level of the course such as first, second, third or fourth year.

The second digit suggests in what term the course is normally

offered. If this number is odd the course is usually offered in the

Fall term, if even, the course is ordinarily a Spring term subject.

May and June term subjects will be distinguised by an “O” in

this place. The last number refers to the number of credits given

to the course and usually the number of times the class meets per

week. This does not apply to Physical Education classes, how-

ever, which meets twice a week and receives one credit.

Reading Improvement Program. For those who need help with

reading and all who want to be more efficient in their study, a

special course is offered each year geared to double and even

triple reading speed. The program’s effectiveness is developed

through the use of professional visual aids and a concentration

on basic speed-reading techniques. The course covers three

weeks, six hours, and costs $25.00. No credit is granted for this

work.

SCHOLASTIC HONORS

Dean's Lists. After the Fall and Spring terms, certificates are

issued to all who have earned the right to be on the Dean’s Lists.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Must be a full-time student.

2. Must have an excellent deportment record.

3. Must have a quality point average of at least 3.00 for Honors

and 3.75 for Highest Honors, with no grades below “C”’.

Honor Society. Valley Forge Christian College is a member of

the Delta Epsilon Chi (Approved in Christ—Romans 16:10)

honor society. Up to 7% of the graduating class who have main-

tained at least a 3.3 quality point average are eligible for consid-

eration. Christian character, leadership ability, and school loyal-

ty are further requirements. The insignia of membership is a

pin or key and a certificate. Nomination to the membership

will be made by the faculty at the beginning of the student's last

semester before graduation.

PRACTICAL TRAINING PROVISION

A dominant and distinctive feature of the program at VFCC

is the provision for developing proficiency in professional tech-

niques. This is an apprenticeship situation, dynamically geared

to develop latent potential and aid maturation of the individual's

abilities. The Christian Service program provides the vital edu-

cational function of unifying and giving meaning to classwork.

Broad general education, communication skills, ministry tech-

niques, and the dynamic of the Christian life all come to have

new and realistic meaning.

Each student is given a minimum of 35 assignments which must

be satisfactorily completed before he can graduate. These as-

signments include a variety of ministries, selected by the Director

of Christian Service in keeping with the individual student's

needs, aspirations and chosen field of ministry. Experiences may

be provided in the areas of Bible clubs, canvassing, street meet-

ings, junior churches, young peoples meetings, teaching in Sun-

day School, services in jails and old folks homes, and in song

leading and preaching in church services.

Not only do students gain valuable experience, but also each

year many souls find Christ as Savior through their ministry.

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egy ip REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

For graduation in a four-year program, a passing grade

in subjects covering 126 credits and a quality point average

of 2.00 or better, is necessary.

2. For graduation in the three-year program, a passing grade

in subjects covering 96 credits and a quality point average

of 1.5 or better, is necessary.

For graduation in the one-year program, a passing grade

in subjects covering 32 credits and a quality point average

of 1.5 or better, is necessary.

Soundness in doctrine.

Acceptible deportment and regular attendance in chapel.

Evidence of development and dependability in Christian

Service. Each student shall satisfactorily fulfill a minimum

of 35 Christian Service assignments, distributed among the

various types as determined by the director of the depart-

ment in keeping with the student's chosen objective.

7. Completion of at least the final year’s work of 30 credits

at VFCC (Special arrangements may be made for grad-

uates of the earlier three-year program.)

8. Accounts with the College paid in full.

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NON-RESIDENCE PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE CREDIT

1. Guided Individual Studies Program. (Covering provisions

commonly made by colleges under such headings as “tutoring,”

“directed reading,” or “directed research.”) VFCC uses the

term “Guided Individual Studies” and such courses are included

as part of the total number of courses taken during the term in

which the GIS begins.

The GIS program is to be considered a supplementary program,

arranged to meet specialized and specific needs in the overall

educational program. The purpose is to provide a high-quality

“Individual Studies” program that will help the student com-

plete his chosen program. The privilege to study by GIS will

be granted to a limited number of students who apply for it with

the Academic Dean and can clearly show a valid cause for such

study. This program is not to replace the classroom work or be

a substitute for it.

The GIS program is open to an on-campus, class-attending stu-

dent, under the following guidelines:

a. A GIS course must not be granted if the student can take

a course in a regular class period or if they can arrange to

take it at a later term.

b. For students needing courses for which the demand is in-

sufficient to justify a regular class. The student must com-

plete such courses by the end of the term in which he

registers for it.

c. For students who must make up a course in order to grad-

uate, but find an irreconcilable schedule conflict. The

student must complete such courses by the end of the

school term in which he registers.

All GIS courses must be individually approved by the Academic

Dean, to whom the teacher must give consent. No teacher shall

assign work until the student presents a proper form, receipted

by the Business Office to indicate that proper financial arrange-

ments have been made in advance and certifying the approval

of the Academic Dean. If the course is not completed within

the time limit, a grade of “F” snall be given, unless extenuating

circumstances warrant special consideration. The charge per

credit hour shall be $30.40, which is not refundable, unless the

student withdraws from \he course before receiving assignments

from the teavner.

2. Extension Courses

Extension courses are designed to help the following classes of

people:

All who wish advance education but are unable to at-

tend a college for residence study;

Ministers who need or want refresher courses; and

Teachers who wish to increase their training for greater

effectiveness.

Courses and Credits

In quality and in content all credit courses are designed to be the

equivalent of residence work at any college. They are carefully

planned, the assignments are definite and the questions are clear-

ly stated. The student is expected not only to acquire and recall

facts but also to relate those facts to personal experience and

Christian responsibility.

Courses are offered in the fields of Bible and Theology, Pastoral

Training, Missions, Christian Education, Biblical Languages,

Philosophy, English, Natural and Social Sciences, History and

Music. A description of each will be found under the proper

heading.

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A maximum of 15 credits of external studies may be applied to

a degree program at Valley Forge Christian College.

The preparation of courses and grading of lessons are done under

the direction of the department chairmen.

Procedures

You study independently. A study guide has been prepared

primarily for this use. The guide and the textbooks on which it

is based make up the course. All of your work except for the final

examination can be completed by mail. This must be written

in the presence of an approved VFCC examiner, who will also

have two sessions with you during your course. To obtain credit

you must pass the final examination and your course grade will

be based on the final examination, plus any special assignments

which you are instructed to present as a part of the exam. A is

excellent; B, above average; C, average; D, below average; and

F, failure.

Costs

1. $2.00 application fee is payable in advance when en-

rolling for each course.

2. Tuition for extension courses is $20.00 per credit hour,

payable in advance and non-refundable or transferable

($60.00 per course).

3. A study guide and textbook will be supplied by the col-

lege at list price. This averages $16.00 per course.

NOTE: As pre-requisite for college credit toward any

degree, the student should have completed a

four-year high school course or its equivalent

as demonstrated by an adequate examination.

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Mail to: Registrar

Valley Forge Christian College

P.O. Box 810

Phoenixville, PA 19460

Please enroll me in the following course(s) by independent study.

I enclose $78 for each course, textbooks, and registration fee. S

() Galatians and Romans C) New Testament Survey

[) The Gospel of John C) Soteriology

(J Introduction to Missions C) Introduction to Psychology

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Name Address City and State Zip Code

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3. Life Experience

The Faculty of Valley Forge Christian College recognizes that

learning takes place in a variety of ways and through a variety

of experiences. Obviously, a great deal of valid learning takes

place outside the traditional college or university classroom.

Our Life Experience program takes note of these learning ex-

periences and endeavors to translate them into actual academic

credits. Any student is free to apply for college credit by Life

Experience.

To receive academic college credit for Life Experience, five

criteria must be satisfied:

1. the candidate must apply through proper channels to be

admitted into the program;

2. all learning must be related to courses, disciplines, aca-

demic areas, and/or academic programs offered here at

VFCC;

3. all learning must be articulated;

4. vertification and documentation of all learning experiences

must be presented; and

5. the proper fees must be fully paid.

The Continuing Education Committee, working closely with

consultants, determines when credits are warranted and rec-

ommends such credits to the Academic Dean.

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

OF THE CURRICULUM

The primary purpose of Valley Forge Christian College is to Valley Forgs

train leaders for church related ministries. To fulfill this pur- Christian

pose, training is offered under the following programs: or

FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAMS:

A. The Ministerial Program—especially prepared for those

students who wish to prepare themselves for pastoral

or evangelistic ministries (see page 44 for details),

B. The Missionary Program—especially developed for

those students who wish to prepare themselves for home

or foreign missionary ministries (see page 46 for

details);

C The Christian Education Program—especially designed

for those students who wish to enter the teaching minis-

tries of the Church (see page 48 for details).

THREE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:

A. The Ministerial Program—an abbreviated program

of study which concentrates on the pastoral aspects of

ministry (see page 50 for details);

B. The Missionary Program—a shortened study program

which provides the basic skills for the missionary service

(see page 52 for details);

C. The Christian Education Program—a limited program

which provides the basic teaching methodology for

ministries within a local church (see page 54 for details);

D. The Bible Concentration Program—a program of study

which is designed to give the student a thorough and

practical knowledge of the Bible (see page 56 for

details).

ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:

This program of study is developed primarily for those persons

who desire personal enrichment in Bible and Theology. This

course would be especially beneficial for Sunday School teach-

ers, Bible study group leaders, Youth group leaders and other

persons in local church leadership positions. Also, this is an ideal

course for adult education in Bible and Theology (see page 56

for details).

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRICULUM

Four-year Bachelor of Science in Bible degree:

The Ministerial Program

This program is designed to prepare the student for service in the

pastoral or evangelistic ministries. A total of 126 credits are

needed

for graduation and a satisfactory completion of this

course will:

provide the student with foundational knowledge in

Bible, Theology, and other essentials designed to develop

skill in conducting services and preaching;

supply information about human behavior, church

polity, and general education so as to enable the grad-

uate to deal with the problems which he may encounter

in his field of service;

engender such ideals, interests, attitudes, and consecra-

tion as will properly motivate him in his chosen calling,

so that no sacrifice or suffering will seem too much to

bear for the sake of Christ; and

impress the need for evangelism and vital outreach

into this society.

Requirements:

Bible (Bi 113,122,123,103,223,312 or

362 + 14 electives) 30 credits

Theology (Th 213,223,313 + 2 electives) 11 credits

Ministerial (CE 113, Pa 112,213,413,322

or 342,452,422 + 4 electives) 24 credits

General Education (La 133,143,153 or 163,

Sp 143, Mu 122, SS 123,343,453,

213, Sc 313 or 423, PE 171,181,

+ 13 electives) 44 credits

Electives

17 credits

Total 126 credits

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Suggested Schedule for four-year Ministerial Program

Freshman Fall Term

* Intro. to Old Testament

Ancient History

* Personal Evangelism

* American Lit. or *Fresh

English

* Intro, to Christian Ed.

* Physical Education

May Term

Sophomore Fall Term

* European History |

* Homiletics

* Theology |

Hermeneitics

1 & Il Corin. & Thess.

Conducting |

Junior Fall Term

* Theology III

Daniel & Rev. or Greek [A

Religions or U.S. Hist. Il

* Survey of Physical Sc.

Pastoral Epistles

** Minor Propets

Senior Fall Term

* Intro. to Philosophy

Gospel of John or Greek IIA

* Leadership Seminar

« Church Administration

Cults

Miss. Prin. & Pract. or

Christian Ethics

* indicates required courses

+* Minor or Major Prophets required

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* Early Christian History

Intro. to Music

Composition

Fund. of Public Speaking

Prin. of Sociology

Intro. to New Testament

Physical Education

~*Early Hebrew History 3 hrs.

Sophomore Spring Term

« Romans & Galatians

US. History |

« Theology Il

Anthropology

Biblical Intro.

Hebrew Literature

Junior Spring Term

Theology IV

Missiology or C.E. of Adults

Soc. Problems or Greek IB

*Intro. to Psychology

***Evang. or Expos. Preaching

** Major Propets or Epistle

to the Hebrews

Senior Spring Term

Finance

Apologetics

* Pastoral Procedures

Psych of Co. or Biology

New Testament Theology

Prison Epistles or Greek IIB

eee Evangelistic or Expository Preaching required-—offered in alternate years

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Four-year Bachelor of Science in Bible degree:

The Missionary Program

This program is designed to prepare the student for service as

a home or foreign missionary. A total of 126 credits are needed

for graduation and a satisfactory completion of this course will:

acquaint the student with the inception and development

of various movements for the purpose of determining the

most promising methods of missionary work in the light

of experience and the teaching of Scripture;

inform the student of the philosophy, history and prac-

tice of diverse world religions so as to enable him to pre-

sent the Truth in a manner best suited to bring men into

the light of the knowledge of God;

convince the student of the necessity of adequate training

for missionary work, both spiritually and academically,

and to make him aware of the many demands for which

he must be prepared, intellectually, emotionally, and

physically; and

inspire the student by the study of the devotion and sacri-

fice of great missionary leaders to a complete consecration

in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Requirements:

Bible (Bi 113,122,123,103,223,312 or

362 + 14 electives) 30 credits

Theology (Th 213,223,313 + 2 electives) 11 credits

Missionary (Mi 263,333,323,413 +

6 electives) 18 credits

Ministerial (CE 113, Pa 112,213,413,

452,422 + 2 electives) 17 credits

General Education (La 133,143,153 or

163, Sp 143, Mu 122, SS 123,

343,453,213, Sc 313 or 423,

PE 171,18! + 13 electives) 44 credits

Electives 6 credits

Total 126 credits

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Suggested Schedule for four-year Missionary Program

Freshman Fall Term hrs. Freshman Spring Term

* Intro. to Old Testament 3 « Early Christian History

* Personal Evangelism 2 « Intro. to Music

« American Lit. or *Fresh. « Composition

English 3 « Fund. of Public Speaking

* Intro. to Christian Ed. 3 « Prin. of Sociology

Home Missions or Ancient « Intro. to New Testament

History 2 (or 3) « Physical Education

« Physical Education l

14-15

May Term—*Early Hebrew History 3 hrs.

Sophomore Fall Term Sophomore Spring Term

* European History | 3 * Romans & Galatians

* Homiletics 3 U.S. History |

* Theology | 3 * Theology I

Hermeneutics 2 * Anthropology

1 & Il Corin. & Thess. 3 Biblical Intro.

Cross Cult. Comm. 3 Hebrew Literature

Junior Fall Term Junior Spring Term

* Theology III 3 *Intro. to Psychology

Daniel & ev. or Greek IA 3 * Missiology

* Religions 3 Hist. of Missions or Greek IB

* Survey of —hys. Sciences 3 Contemp. Theo. or Soc. Prob.

Pastoral Epistles 2 ee*Evang. or Expos. Preaching

** Minor Prophets 2 **Major Prophets or Epistle

16 to the Hebrews

Senior Fall Term Senior Spring Term

« Intro. to Philosophy | Finance

Gospel of John or Greek IIA 3 Apologetics

« Leadership Seminar 2 * Pastoral Procedures

* Church Administration 3 Psych. of Co. or Phil. of

* Miss. Prin. & Pract. 3 Missions or Biology

Cults 2 New Testament Theology

16 Prison Epistles or Greek IIB

* indicates required courses

¢* Minor or Major Prophets required

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Four-year Bachelor of Science in Bible degree:

The Christian Education Program

This program is designed to prepare the student for the educa-

tional ministries in the church. A total of 126 credits are needed

for graduation and a satisfactory completion of this course will:

prepare the student for the educational ministries in

the church—the Sunday School, Vacation Bible School,

released time programs, youth development, adult train-

ing, and related activities;

develop high spiritual and moral standards in the future

leaders of our churches so as to insure having teachers who

are properly oriented to teach the coming generations

of Pentecostal youth;

motivate the student in developing his creative talents

through the use of modern teaching methods and aids, and

by clinical application in field work; and

inspire those enrolled in other programs in the school to

realize that the responsibility for evangelizing and training

people of all ages rests also upon the pastor, the evangelist,

and the missionary, and encourage them to add some

Christian Education work to their chosen fields.

Requirements:

Bible (Bi 113,122,123,103,223) 14 credits

Theology (Th 213,223) 6 credits

Bible/Theology electives 10 credits

Christian Education (Pa 112,213, CE 113,

242, (222,332 or 322°*), 313,422 +

8 electives) 27 credits

General Education (La 133,143,153 or

163, Sp 143, Mu 122, SS 123,343,

453,213, Sc 313 or 423, PE 171,

181 + 13 electives) 44 credits

Electives 25 credits

Total 126 credits

Suggested Schedule for four-year Christian Education Program

Freshman Fall Term

¢ Intro. to Old Testament

Ancient History

* Personal Evangelism

* American Lit. or *Fresh.

English

* Intro. to Christian Ed.

+ Physical Education

hrs.

Freshman Spring Term

* Early Christian History

* Intro. to Music

Composition

Fund. of Public Speaking

Prin. of Sociology

Intro. to New Testament

Physical Education

May Term—*Early Hebrew History 3 hrs.

Sophomore Fall Term

* European History |

* Homiletics

* Theology |

Child Evangelism

1 & Il Corin. & Thess.

Conducting |

Junior Fall Term

Theology HI

Daniel & Rev. or Greek IA

#*C.E. of Youth or U.S. Hist I

* Principles of Teaching

* Survey of Phys. Science

Minor Prophets

Senior Fall Term

Intro. to Philosophy

Gospel of John or Greek IIA

Leadership Seminar

Church Administration

Cults

Miss. Prin. & Pract. or

Christian Ethics

* indicates required subjects

QAnwn we w&

Sophomore Spring Term

*Romans & Galatians

U.S. History I

* Theology Il

*Phil. of Christian Ed

Biblical Intro.

**C_E. of Children

Junior Spring Term

* Intro. to Psychology

**C.E. of Adults or Soc. Prob.

Missiology or Greek IB

Contemporary Theology

Story Telling & Ch. Music

Major Prophets or Epistle

to the Hebrews

Senior Spring Term

Finance

* Audio-Visual Ed.

Pastoral Procedures

Psych of Co. or Biology

New Testament Theology

Prison Epistles or Greek IIB

#* two of these three courses (CE 222,332, or 322) are required.

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Three-Year Certificate:

The Ministerial Program

This program of study concentrates on the pastoral aspects of

the ministry. It is an abbreviated course of study which touches

upon the fundamentals of effective service in the church. A

total of 96 credits are needed for graduation. The objectives

of this program are:

1. prepare the student for an effective ministry within the

local church;

2. lead the student into understanding the nature of the gos-

pel and the mission of the church;

3. familiarize the student with the methods and tools for

sharing the gospel in contemporary society; and

4. motivate the student to redeem each opportunity for

service and ministry.

Requirements:

Bible (Bi 113,122,123,103,223 + 11 electives) 25 credits

Theology (Th 213,223 + 3 electives) 9 credits

Ministerial (CE 113, Pa 112,213,413,422 +

9 electives) 25 credits

General Education (La 133,143, Sp 143,

Mu 122, SS 123,213, PE 171,181) 19 credits

Electives 18 credits

Total 96 credits

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Suggested Schedule for three-year Ministerial Program

Freshman Fali Term hrs. Freshmen Spring Term

* Intro. to Old Testament * Early Christian History

* Personal Evangelism Intro. to New Testament

* Intro. to Christian Ed. Composition

* Freshman English Fund. of Public Speaking

Ancient History Intro. to Music

* Physical Education Prin. of Sociology

Physical Education

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May Term—*Early Hebrew History 3 hrs.

Sophomore Fall Term Sophomore Spring Term

* Theology | 3 * Romans & Galatians

* Homiletics 3 * Theology Il

* European History | 3 Biblical Intro.

Hermeneutics 2 Intro. to Psychology

I & Il Corin. & Thess. 3 Evang. or Expos. Preaching

Daniel & Revelation 3 Major Prophets

Junior Fall Term Junior Spring Trm

* Church Administration 3 * Pastoral Procedures

Theology III 3 Psych. of Co.

Gospel of John 3 Apologetics

Leadership Seminar or #* Missiology, Anthropology,

Minor Prophets or History of Missions

Cults Social Problems

Pastoral Epistles Finance

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** a three hour course in missions is required

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Three-Year Certificate:

The Missionary Program

This program of study is designed to provide the basic skills

needed for service in the home and foreign missionary ministries.

A total of 96 credits are required for graduation and a success-

ful completion of this course will:

1. help the student appreciate the Great Commission and

understand the evangelistic thrust of the gospel;

2. provide opportunities for the student to fully respond to

the call of the Lord in his or her personal life;

3. develop the basic skills needed for missionary service and

ministries; and

4. assist the student in recognizing and using all personal op-

portunities for sharing his or her Christian faith.

Requirements:

Bible (Bi 113,122,123,103,223 + 11 electives) 25 credits

Theology (Th 213,223 + 3 electives) 9 credits

Missionary (Mi 333,323,413 + 6 electives) 15 credits

Ministerial (CE 113, Pa 112,213,413 + 4

electives) 15 credits

General Education (La 133,143, Sp 143,

Mu 122, SS 213,123, PE 171,181) 19 credits

Electives 13 credits

Total 96 credits

Suggested Schedule for three-year Missionary Program

Freshman Fall Term hrs.

Intro. to Old Testament 3

Personal Evangelism 2

Intro. to Christian Ed. 3

Freshman English 3

1 & Il Corin. & Thess.

« Physical Education

Freshman Spring Term

Early Christian History

Intro. to New Testament

Composition

Fund. of Public Speaking

Intro. to Music

Prin. of Sociology

Physical Education

May Term—*Early Hebrew History 3 hrs.

Sophomore Spring Term

Sophomore Fall Term

* Theology I 3

* Religions 3

* Homiletics 3

* European History | 3

Hermeneutics 2

Daniel & Revelation 3

Junior Fall Term

* Miss. Prin. & Pract. 3

* Church Administration 3

Cross-Cult. Comm. 3

Cults 2

Pastoral Epistles 2

Leadership Seminar or

Minor Prophets 2

* indicates required courses

Romans & Galatians

Theology I

Missiology

Biblical Intro.

Anthropology

Hebrew Lit or Epist. to Heb.

Junior Spring Term

Pastoral Procedures

Philosophy of Missions

History of Missions

New Testament Theology

Apologetics

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Three-Year Certificate:

The Christian Education Program

This course has been especially prepared for those students who

wish to enter teaching ministries within the local church. A total

of 96 credits are required for graduation and the student who

completes this study program will:

1. be able to appreciate the timely and applicable truths of

the Bible;

2. have a basic knowledge of the principles and methods of

effective teaching;

3. be motivated to seek out and use each opportunity for

sharing the gospel; and

4. be sensitive to the evangelistic passion of God.

Requirements:

Bible (Bi 113,122,123,103,312 + 11 electives)

Theology (Th 213,223)

Christian Education (Pa 112,213, CE 113,242,

(222,332 or 322%*), 313,422 + 6 electives)

General Education (La 133,143, Sp 143, Mu 122,

SS 213,123, PE 171,181)

Electives

Total

25 credits

6 credits

25 credits

19 credits

21 credits

96 credits

Suggested Schedule for three-year Christian Education Program

Freshman Fall Term

* Intro. to Old Testament

* Personal Evangelism

* Intro. to Christian Ed

* Freshman English

Ancient History

¢ Physical Education

May Term

Sophomore Fall Term

+ Theology |!

* Homiletics

* European History |

Child Evangelism

1 & 1 Corin. & Thess.

Conducting |

Junior Fall Term

**C.E. of Youth or Lead.

Seminar

*Principles of Teaching

Gospel of John

Daniel & Revelation

Church Administration

Cults

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Freshman Spring Term

* Early Christian History

* Intro. to New Testament

* Composition

* Fund. of Public Speaking

* Intro. to Music

* Prin. of Sociology

* Physical Education

*Early Hebrew History 3 hrs

Sophomore Spring Term

*Romans & Galatians

* Theology II

* Philosophy of C.E.

«*C.E. of Children

Intro. to Psychology

Biblical Introduction

Junior Spring Term

e«C.E. of Adults

* Audio-Visual Ed.

Psychology of Counseling

Story Telling & Ch. Music

Missiology

Social Problems

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Three-Year Certificate:

The Bible Concentration Program

This program is designed primarily for those who do not plan

to enter a field of ministry on a full-time basis, but desire to

prepare themselves to be a more effective witness for Christ.

A total of 96 credits are needed for graduation. The program

offers a maximum of Bible and Theology subjects, and an

exposure to professional studies. Academic counselors will assist

in working out a well-rounded program to meet the goals and

needs of the individual student. The objeclives of this course are:

1. prepare students to contribute more substantially to the

work of the church in such ministries as Sunday School,

Vacation Bible School, Youth Work, Child Evangelism,

Jail Services or any other church programs; and

2. enable those Christians who plan to go into some other

field of service, to become better established in the knowl-

edge of God's word, before entering a secular college. The

studies in Bible and Theology will provide a good foun-

dation for Christian faith and service.

Requirements: (all electives)

Bible 40 credits

Theology 14 credits

Professional Studies 30 credits

General Education 12 credits

Total 96 credits

One-Year Certificate:

The Personal Enrichment Program

This program of study has been developed purely for those

involved and concerned individuals who desire a thorough and

Biblically-based educational background for their ministries.

The program is totally elective and allows for complete freedom

to be adapted to the needs and desires of the individual student.

A total of 32 credits are required for graduation and a suc-

cessful completion of these studies will enable the student to:

1. secure a solid foundation of Biblical knowledge and develop

a deep respect for the truths of the Bibie;

2. respond to the evangelistic passion of God for a lost gener-

ation; and

3. have a general overview of effective teaching methods.

Requirements: (all electives)

Bible 15 credits

Theology 6 credits

Professional! Studies 11 credits

Total 32 credits

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Evangelical Teacher Training Association Program

Diploma Requirements

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