Sunset Satellite Schools

Click here to download a copy of the latest Satellite School Handbook. Because of recent changes and additions to our Satellite School program, a new edition of the Satellite School Handbook has been published. We encourage all of our current administrators and other interested parties to download this latest version, or call us to request a printed copy. Additions and changes include details about the bachelors degree program,* updated costs and fees, a current list of textbooks and other materials required for each course, and our expanded course offerings.

*Credits toward degrees are not granted in states in which our degree program is not recognized or authorized. Satellite administrators are advised to check with their state higher education board.

The 2010 Sunset International Bible Institute graduation exercises will take place on Saturday, May 22nd at 10:00 am in the Sunset Church of Christ auditorium, 3723 34th Street, Lubbock, Texas.

All Satellite School graduates who are planning to attend and receive their diplomas or certificates must immediately fill out the Graduation Form (click to download) and return to us along with a suitable photo for inclusion in the graduation program. See the Graduation Form for all details. We must receive your form and photo no later than Friday, May 8.
 

Schedule of Events

Ladies’ Salad Supper – Thursday, May 20 – 6:00 pm – Sunset Church of Christ Hall of Flags

Graduation Banquet – Friday, May 21 – 5:30 pm – Sunset Church of Christ Family Life Center

Graduation Exercises – Saturday, May 22 – 10:00 am – Sunset Church of Christ Auditorium

The Keller School of Biblical Studies is part of the work of the Keller Church of Christ in Keller, Texas. Begun in September 2008, Robert McGaughey is the administrator. By April 13, 2010 they had successfully completed all the requirements to be recognized by Sunset International Bible Institute as a Certified Satellite School. Keller is the 17th school to be certified by Sunset. The church’s website is at www.kellercofc.org.

As of January 1, 2010 the fees for each course taken toward a Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree* are as follows: Students studying toward a Bachelor of Biblical Studies will pay $90.00 per course; those studying toward a Certificate of Biblical Studies will pay $45.00 per course. Audit students who want to receive a certificate of completion from Sunset will pay $10.00 per course. Fees are due the first week of each course.
   *Credits toward degrees are not granted in states in which our degree program is not recognized or authorized. Satellite administrators are advised to check with their state higher education board.

Above is the Fall 2009 class of Fulton Bible Institute in Fulton, Mississippi. Administrator Russ Crosswhite reports they average 51 students per class coming from 15 different area congregations! They have just finished the Bible History II course.

The Fulton Bible Institute satellite school in Fulton, Mississippi has just completed the Bible History I course. Russ Crosswhite, school administrator and evangelist for the church there writes: "We averaged 46 students from 16 congregations in the Northeast Mississippi area. The enclosed picture is from our ‘end of course’ banquet." The class was also highlighted in a recent issue of the church’s bulletin. The church’s website is www.fultonmschurchofchrist.com.

The 2009 Sunset International Bible Institute graduation exercises will take place on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:00 am in the Sunset Church of Christ auditorium, 3723 34th Street, Lubbock, Texas.

All Satellite School graduates who are planning to attend and receive their certificates must immediately fill out our Graduation Form (click to download) and return to us along with a suitable photo for inclusion in the graduation program. See the Graduation Form for all details. We must receive your form and photo no later than Friday, May 9.
 

Schedule of Events

Ladies’ Salad Supper – Thursday, May 21 – 6:00 pm – Sunset Church of Christ Hall of Flags

Graduation Banquet – Friday, May 22 – 5:30 pm – Sunset Church of Christ Family Life Center

Graduation Exercises – Saturday, May 23 – 10:00 am – Sunset Church of Christ Auditorium

Satellite School Administrators’ Training Workshop
January 22 – 23, 2009  •  Lubbock, Texas

Our next Administrators’ Training Workshop will be held together with the 2009 Sunset Workshop  in January, 2009 at the Sunset International Bible Institute. This is an important time for those planning or considering a new Satellite School program in their area. It is also a time for many current administrators to renew and refresh; we do recommend participation in our training workshop at least once every three years.
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After being in existence for more than 34 years and occupying  several locations, the External Studies Division of the Sunset International Bible Institute finally has its own building! Through the forethought of Cline Paden, founder and first Director of Sunset International Bible Institute, and the generosity of our present Executive Director and other concerned people, we were able to purchase the building previously owned and occupied by Ted and Dot Stewart’s BibleMart bookstore (originally called the Sunset Bookstore). For years the Stewarts served the school through their bookstore by making textbooks, Bibles and other study materials available to students of Sunset and the brotherhood. Because of health and other factors, they closed the store and retired. They wanted Sunset to have the building, and we are blessed to be able to purchase it, fulfilling their wishes and ours. Read the rest of this entry »