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about the message being brought. Afterwards they are eager to ask the speaker additional questions. So many of the people who min ister on our Campus speak of this distinctive to be found among Bi- olans. A similar response is heard from pastors and churches where the students work. People see in these youth qualities that are most essential for Christian testimony. Another ingredient, which is ab solutely essential, is the faculty. They shape and influence students to a very large degree. We want effective professors with the right kind of commitment to Christ. Biola has about 90 full-time faculty mem bers plus an additional 35 men and women who are serving on a part- time basis. They, too, come from all sections of the country. Actually, 18 of our 90 faculty members were either born or raised in a foreign country. As we consider the aca demic qualities of the faculty, we find that the average member at Biola has about nine years of for mal education beyond high school.
Almost half of our entire faculty have earned doctoral degrees in the particular area in which they are serving on the faculty. Many of these dedicated people addition ally serve as consultants in a wide range of areas, and they are in constant demand. Several have authored scholarly books. The faculty is composed of ear nest Christians. They are selected for their doctrinal stand and Chris tian involvement. When we review their applications, we look for a clear indication of Christian activ ity. Unless a person is involved in the local church before he comes on the faculty, he is not likely to become involved later. A growing faculty and student body needs an expanding campus. In 1960, we had two major dormi tories, three academic buildings and a cafeteria. Today, a dozen years later, there are five major dormitories, housing 1,000 stu dents; seven major academic build ings for instruction and research. In addition, we have a cafeteria
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