402 SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION (3)
443 METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (3) Survey and evaluation of methods of collecting, classifying, and analyzing social data; detailed study of the scientific method; introduction to the use of experimental designs in sociological research; planning and conducting a minor research project. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 or 210; 18
Analysis of religious practices that affect society and societal factors that affect religious practices; Christian and
non-Christian beliefs and institutions.
410 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND CHURCH
PLANTING (3)
units of sociology.
Sociological structures and their relationship to the principles and practices of church establishment.
470 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3) Prerequisite: Senior status with Sociology major and prior to registration, consent of a professor to act as sponsor. The student must have ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in conference with faculty sponsor before
411 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND
CHURCH GROWTH I (3)
Social structure and its relationship to the principles and
practices of church expansion. 412 SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND
registration; progress meetings held regularly.
CHURCH GROWTH II (3)
480 SOCIOLOGY SEMINAR (3)
Principles and practices of church expansion applied to an
Brief consideration of selected works of pioneer sociologists; emphasis on current trends and developments in sociology; independent student work stressed. Limited to seniors
individual case study. Prerequisite: 411.
442 CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY (3) Survey of sociological theory with emphasis on 20th century contributions; status of sociological inquiry and theory; relationship of sociology to such allied fie lds as anthropology, psychology, economics , education, and political science. Prerequisites: Psychology 206 or 210; 18 units of sociology.
majoring in sociology.
Social Work Concentration In keeping with the precepts of the Word of God relating to the Christian' s responsibility to meet human needs , and in conformity with Biola' s over all objectives, the Social Work Program prepares students for world wide Christian involvement in two major areas: (1) extending the perimeters of local churches nationwide to develop programs to meet human needs in areas currently untouched by them; (2) enlarging of vision to world wide perspectives in social work involvement. The Social Work Concentration offers students professional preparation for general practice in public and private agencies as well as church related social welfare programs. The program is also designed to provide academic preparation for graduate education in social work. Objectives: Beginning Level of Professional Competence. Upon completion of the Social Work Program the student will be expected to: express through his or her life those personal attributes which will enable him or her to function as an effective Christian professional social worker; integrate knowledge regarding spiritual, physical, mental , and emotional dynamics , and to apply such knowledge to the alleviation of specific human problems; function in church related social work programs and non-sectarian social work settings at the local, national, and international level ; demonstrate knowledge and integration of basic social work values; integrate basic information regarding human behavior and the social environment; demonstrate knowledge of sub-cultures and minority groups and their relationship to social work practice; demonstrate knowledge of the community and its resources, and ability to utilize and develop available services; demonstrate knowledge pertaining to social policy, its role in the promotion of social change and the development of beginning skills as an advocate; demonstrate a knowledge of the range of interventive skills and methods and a beginning ability to utilize them appropriately; demonstrate beginning identification with the professional role of a social worker; demonstrate skills in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with agency staff, colleageus and clients; demonstrate facility in written and oral communication; demonstrate a beginning level of knowledge and skill in one of the following selected academic themes: SOCIAL CASEWORK
SOCIAL GROUPWORK AND GROUP THERAPY COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL ORGANIZATION CHURCH RELATED SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK IN INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS CHILD WELFARE SOCIAL WORK IN MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SETTINGS SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK WITH THE AGED SOCIAL WORK WITH ADOLESCENTS CORRECTIONS
Admission: Students intending to pursue social work as a Christian career must complete and submit an application form prior to the second semester of their sophomore year. The forms may be obtained from the Sociology Department and except by special arrangement must be on file by October 15th for the spring semester. At the successful completion of Sociology 261 , Introduction to Social Work as a Christian Ministry, those students who wish to declare the Social Work Concentration will be given further opportunity for assessing their personal fitness for a career in social work through the use of a specia lly designed evaluative test and individual counseling with a member of the social work faculty . Prerequ isites: Sociology 220, 261; Psychology 200, 206; Anthropology /Linguistics 300; Economics 201, 202; Political Science 301; History 310, 319. 71
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