Bl BLE COLLEGE
1955-1956
Los Angeles Ca I iforn ia
DIBECTIONS FOR CORRESPONDENCE Administrative, academic, radio policies, faculty appointments - Dr. Samuel H . Sutherland, President General College Business - Mr. James R. Allder, Executive Vice-President and Business Manager Curriculum, entrance requirements, requests for and evaluation of transcripts, aca demic records, loans, student aid, scholarships - Dr. James H. Christian, Acting Director and Registrar Catalog requests, application forms, veterans' and foreign students' information, and housing facilities-Miss Jeanette Zolnekoff, Assistant Director of Admissions Guidance Program, student government, dormitory room reservations - Mr. E. Chester Burwell, Dean of Students; Mrs. Matilda Boehmer, Assistant Dean of Students Inquiries for student help in Christian service activities - Mr. Kenneth B. Daniels, Director of Christian Service Inquiries for part-time or full-time musicians - Mr. Earle F. Hulin, Director of Sacred Music Student employment - Mr. Frank Watson, Employment Secretary Audio-visual and film production-Mr. Virgil C. Wemmer, Director of Audio-Visual and Film Production Schools of The Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Incorporated: Biola Bible College - Dr. James H. Christian, Acting Director Talbot Theological Seminary - Dr. Charles L. Feinberg, Director Biola School of Missionary Medicine - Miss Leonie V. Soubirou, Director Bible Institute of Los Angeles - Dr. Chester J. Padgett, Director Biola Evening School - Miss Bertha Pentney, Chairman, Evening School Com. Cerrespondence School - Mrs. Eleanor Blue, Secretary Auxiliary Departments: The Alumni Association The Bible Women The Biola Broadcasts The Field Department The King's Business Address all college mail to Biola Bible College, 558 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 17, California EDUCATIONAL STANDING Biola Bible College is a member of the Collegiate Division of the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges.• Biola is authorized to train students under the Veterans' Bill of Rights. Credits from Biola are transferable to the University of California on the following basis: "Students desiring to transfer to the University of California, either at Berkeley or at Los Angeles, will r eceive provisional credit for secular courses taken at The Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Such provisional credit will be transferred, on the basis of equivalency, to the student's record at the University when he has completed one semester of not less than 12 units of satisfactory work." *Listed in Accredited Hig,her Institutions, 1952, Office of Education, Washington, D.C., p. 68.
" Forever , 0 Lord, thy word is settled in heaven"
CATALOG OF
BIOLA BIBLE COLLEGE
1955-1956
The Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Inc. 558 South Hope Street, Los Angeles 17, California
1955
1956
MARCH
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FALL SEMESTER September 6, 1955 - January 27, 1956
Orientation for new students Registration for fall semester Convocation; Classes begin Final day for registration and program change Thanksgiving recess
September 2 - 5 September 6 - 7 September 8 September 21 November 24 - 25
December 10 - January 2 Christmas recess January 16 - 20 January 22 - 29
Final examinations Torrey Memorial Bible Conference
SPRING SEMESTER January 30 - June 5, 1956
Orientation for new students Registration Convocation; Classes begin Final day for registration and program change Easter recess Missionary Rally
January 30 January 30 - 31 February February 15 March 24 - April April 8- 15 May 25-30 May 31 - June 5 May 31
Senior Examinations Final Examinations Senior Retreat Alumni Day Baccalaureate Sunday Class Day Commencement
June 1 June 3 June 4 June 5
SUMMER SCHOOL June 18 - July 27, 1956
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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS OF THE BOARD LOUIS T. TALBOT .................................................................. Chancellor SAMUEL H. SUTHERLAND .... .............................................. President RAY MYERS ...................... ........................ .......... Chairman of the Board JAMES R. ALLDER .. .... .. ..... .. .... ... .................. Executive Vice-President HARRY HILKER ........................ ........................ Secretary of the Board MEMBERS OF THE BOARD JAMES R. ALLDER ...................... ................ ... ............. South Pasadena ARTHUR D. ENNS ........................................................ ............ Altadena JACOB C. EYMANN ............................... .. .......... .......... ..... Los Angeles HARRY HILKER .............................. .......................... West Los Angeles DAVID H. ISAAC ......... ....... ...... ..... ............... ............... .. ..... Los Angeles SYLVESTER MARSHBURN .................................................... Placentia RAY MYERS ......... ........ ........... ............................ ... ... .............. La Canada DANIEL ROSE ........................................ ......... ..................... Los Angeles SAMUEL H. SUTHERLAND .............................................. Los Angeles LOUIS T. TALBOT .................. ..... .................. ... .......... Pacific Palisades
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF
LOUIS T. TALBOT, D.D., LL.D......................... .................... Chancellor SAMUEL H. SUTHERLAND, Th.B., D.D., LL.D................. President DORIS WETZLER ..................... ..................... Administrative Assistant JAMES R. ALLDER .. Executive Vice-President and Business Manager FLOYD LARSEN ........................................ Assistant Business Manager JAMES H. CHRISTIAN, Th.D. ............. Acting Director and Registrar E. CHESTER BURWELL, M.A. ............... .. ..... ..... ..... Dean of Students MATILDA L. BOEHMER ............................ Assistant Dean of Students IONE LOWMAN, Ph.D........................................................... Librarian LEONIE V. SOUBIROU, P.H.N., M.A. .................... Medical Director JAMES 0. HENRY, M.A. ........................ Director of Summer Session JEANETTE ZOLNEKOFF ....... ......... Assistant Director of Admissions JAMES A. SANDERS ........................ Director of Radio and Promotion KENNETH B. DANIELS, Th.M............. Director of Christian Service EARLE F. HULIN, L.T.C.L........... ........ .. .... Director of Sacred Music EUGENE POOLE .......... ... .. ... ....... ..... ...... Director of Field Department
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DIVISION CHAIRMEN AND DEPARTMENT HEADS BIBLE AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIVISION ----- ------ ---- ------- Chairman, Samuel H. Sutherland, LL.D. Bible Department ·-·-····· ···-··········· ···· ······-··· ··-····· ·· Acting Head, Harry Sturz, B.D. Christian Education Department ····-···· ··· Acting Head, Margaret Jacobsen, M.A. Doctrine Department -······--···········-··· ····-··-·· ·········· Head, Gerald B. Stanton, Th.D. Missions Department -··············--·-···--· ·····-·····--····--···-·········-······-·-·-· Head, Oran Smith EDUCATION DIVISION ········ ····· ··· ··· ··-· ·-· ······ -···· ··· Chairman, Gloria Graham, M.S. Art Department ···· ·······- ··- ···-····· ·-·· ····-···--···--······· Head, Evangeline Johnson, B.A.E. Education Department -······· ··· ·· ········ ··•-·-··-·· -·-···--·· Head, Gloria Graham, M.S. Library Science Department -··· ···········--····----··--··-···----· Head, Ione Lowman, Ph.D. Physical Education Department .... Advisory Head, George R. Henriksen, M.S. LANGUAGE & LITERATURE DIVISION Acting Chairman, Inez McGahey, M .A. English Department ········-······- ··- -·-·-······-·· ·····-· Aeling,. Head, Inez McGahey, M.A. Foreign Language Department -··--·--·-·-·-·•·--··-·········· Head, Antonio Serrano, M.A. Speech Department -···-··· ··--··-·--·--····-------··--·---·••·-··· Acting Head, Milre Lisso, M.A.
MUSIC DIVISION ·· ···· ·····-·-··-·· -···---······ -··· ··· ·-······- Chairman, Earle F. Hulin, L.T.C.L. Music Department ·······--····-··· ·-•····· ·--·-·····-·-· ·-- ·-· ··-·- Head, Earle F. Hulin, L.T.C.L.
PSYCHOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY DIVISION ·-·--· -··-···· -· -·-- ··- ····· ·· ·· Chairman, Wallace Emerson, Ph.D. Psychology Department ·-·-··· ······ ···· •····· •• ··-·· ··· ··· ·· ·· Head, Wallace Emerson, Ph.D. Philosophy Department ··-·--·--·-···· ·-·· •··- ·· •• ·· ···-- ··- ·- ·····- Head, Timothy Fetler, Ph.D.
SCIENCE DIVISION --··-·-··-·•··-··-·-····-············· Chairman, Donald S. Robertson, Ph.D. Science Department --··-·-··-·-···•···-······· ·--·····-· -··-- Head, Donald S. Robertson, Ph.D.
SOCIAL STUDIES DIVISION -··- ··-··· ··· ··· Acting Chairman, James 0 . Henry, M.A. Social Studies Department ·········--·-·····-··-···············-·· Head, James 0. Henry, M.A.
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FACULTY SAMUEL H. SUTHERLAND, Th.B., D.D., LL.D. ...................................... President B.A., Occidental College; Th.B., Princeton Theological Seminary; D.D., The Bible Institute of Los Angeles; LL.D., John Brown University .,, JAMES H . CHRISTIAN, Th.D..................................... Acting Director and Registrar B.A., Westmont College; Th.B., The Bible Institute of Los Angeles; B.D., Th.M., Th.D., Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
WILLIAM ADAMS, B.A................................................................. Instructor in Speech B.A., Pepperdine College
\.HELMA BAIN, M.A. .............................. Assistant Professor of Christian Education B.A., Westmont College; M.A., Wheaton College
--JOSEPH W. BARCLAY, B.A.
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., University of Miami ~ MATILDA BOEHMER ........................................................ Assistant Dean of Students Diploma, Wisconsin State Teachers College
RAYNER BROWN, M.M. .................................................................. Professor of Music B.M., M.M., University of Southern California
b ONALD R. BURRILL, M.A. ............................ ...... Assistant Professor of Philosophy B.A., Pasadena College; M.A., University of Southern California
~E. CHESTER BURWELL, M .A................................. Associate Professor of Language 13.A., M.A., Pasadena College
!CHARD CHASE, B.A................................................... Assistant Professor of Speech B.A., Pepperdine College; B.Th., Los Angeles Bible Theological Seminary
°\MARILYN COLE, B.A. .................................................................... Instructor in Braille A.A. , Los Angeles City College; B.A., Los Angeles State College \ 'NUNZIO CRISCI, M.A. .................................................................... Instructor in Music B.S., M.A., University of Southern California; General Elementary Credential ~ NNETH B. DANIELS, Th.M............. Director of Christian Service Department Diploma, The Bible Institute of Los Angeles; B.A., Linfield College; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary ) DONALD G. DAVIS, Ph.D. ................................................................ Professor of Bible Diploma, Moody Bible Institute; B.A., M.A., University of Southern California; B.D., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh 6
J ELMA DOSS, B.M.
...... ... ... .. ............ ......... .. Instructor in Music
B.M., Chapman College
J WARREN DRIVER, B.S. .........
... .. .. Instructor zn Music
B.S., University of Dayton
I f WILLIAM EBELING, Th.M....... .. .... ..... ... ............. ..... Assistant Professor of Doctrine B.A., Wheaton College ; Th.B., Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary 'WALLACE EMERSON, Ph.D...... ... ... ......... .... ... .......... ... .......... Professor of Psychology B.A., Huron College; M.A., Stanford University; Ph.D., University of South ern California
JTIMOTHY FETLER, Ph.D......................... ... ...... ..... .... ........ Professor of Philosophy Mus.B., B.Mus.Ed., Mus.M., Ph.D., Northwestern University
) RUTH FLATLEY ..... ...... ....... ...... ...... .... .............. ...... .. .... ...... ....... .... Instructor zn Music
..JJOHN GRABER, Th.D. .... .... ............ ................. .. .. ... .... ..... ... .... ...... .... Instructor in Bible B.A., Bethel College; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theologica l Seminary ... ................ Professor of Education B.A., B.F.A., Wayne University; M.S., University of Southern California; Mich igan and California General Elementary, Secondary California Supervisor, and Administrative Credentials. - GLORIA STOMMEL GRAHAM, M.S....
" BURTON G. HATCH, B.A.
Instructor in Speech
B.A. , Biola Bible College
~ GEORGE ROBERT HENRIKSEN, M.S. ... .. ................ Inst ructor in Education B.A., Occidental College; M.S., University of Southern California; General and Special Secondary Credentials ~JAMES 0 . HENRY, M.A..... ..... .. .. ...... .. .......................... Associate Professor of Hi slory Th.B., The Bible Institute of Los Angeles; B.A., M.A., University of Southern California LEONARD HILLSTROM, B.A............. ....... .. ................. .. ... .... Instructor in Language B.A., Biola Bible College
............... Associate Professor of Music
, GORDON E. HOOKER, D.S.M.
D.S.M., The Bible Institute of Los Angeles
MARTHA S. HOOKER, B.A. ..... ............. Associate Professor of Christian Education B.A. , Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary v EARLE F. HULIN, L.T.C.L...... ..... ....... ... ..................... .......... ........ Professor of Music A.T.C.L., L.T.C.L., Trinity College of Music J MARGARET BAILEY JACOBSEN, M.A. Associate Professor of Christian B.A., M.A., Wheaton College Education and Psychology 7
-J ALTON JOHNSON, B.S............. .. ............... ... ...... .... Instructor zn Physical Education B.S., University of Southern California j EVANGELINE M. JOHNSON, B.A.E.............. .. ... ....... .. ... Assistant Professor of Art B.A.E. , De Paul University; Univer sity of Chicago; Art Institute of Chi cago; Illinois and California Speci al El ementary and Secondary Credentials '-iv AR H. JOHNSON, M.A. ........ ..... .. ... .. ............. ...... ............ ..... Instructor in Educat ion B.A., University of California at Berkeley; M .A. , San Francisco State; General Elementa ry and Secondary, Supervi sor, and Administrative Credentials J ROBERT E. KOFAHL, B.S. ... ............................. .. .... .. ........ ........ .. Instructor in Science B.S., Californi a Institute of Technology ~ MILRE LISSO, M.A............ ........... .......... .... .............. .... Associate Professor of Speech B.A., Wheaton College ; M .A. , University of Southern California J IONE LOWMAN, Ph.D.................. ....... Librarian and Professor of Library Science Diploma , The Bible Institute of Los Angeles; B.S., Wheaton College ; M.S., Ph.D. , Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary
/JESSIE MATHIESEN, B.A.... .. .................................. .. ... ... .. ......... Instructor in English B.A., Biola Bible College
h LIZABETH McCULLOUGH , B.A............... .. .... .. .. Assistant Professor of Education B.A., Univer sity of Ca lifornia at Los Angeles; B.Ch.Ed., The Bible Institute of Los Angeles; General Elementary Credenti al '-INEZ McGAHEY, M.A. ... ......... .. .. ........ ........... .. ............. Associate Professor of English Diploma, The Bible Institute of Los Angeles; B.A. , ·wheaton College ; M .A., Los Angeles State College / J . VERNON McGEE, Th.D. ..... ... ... ... .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. ........... .... Professor of English Bible B.A., Southwestern Presbyterian College ; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M., Th .D., Dallas Theological Semina ry J AMBROSE McMAHON, Th.B. ..... .. .. .... ...... .. ................... ...... .. .. . Instructor in Missions Th.B., The Bible Institute of Los Angeles
~ GEORGE HOWARD MOORE, Ph.D. ......... .. ......... Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A. , Adrian College; M .Ed ., University of Oregon ; Ph .D. , University of Iowa
LENN O'NEAL, M .A. ... .. ....... .. ...... ........ .......... .......... .. .... .. .. ..... .. Instruclor in Speech Diploma, Moody Bible Institute; B.A. , Santa Barbara Coll ege; B.D., Grace Theological Seminary; M.A. , Univer sity of Southern California J ROBERT OWEN .. ............... ... .. .. ..... .. .... .. .. .............. . ................... ... . Instructor in Missions Diploma, The Bible Institute of Los Angel es 8
"DAVID PAYNTER, M.S........ ... .. ... ...... ................ ..... ........... .... Instructor in Education B.A., M.S., University of Southern California; General Elementary, Secondary, and Administrative Credentials <.HERTHA H. PENTNEY, B.A. .................. .................. Associate Professor of English Diploma, Oreg. Normal School; B.A., Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary ~ RMIT W. RATZLAFF, M.A....... .......... ......... ... .. .. .............. ...... Instructor in Science B.A., M.A., University of California at Los Angeles Inst ructor zn Education B.A., Pasadena College; M.S. , University of Southern California; General Ele mentary and California El ementary Administrative Credentials vbONALD RHODES, M.S. .... ......... .. .. VLEONARD RHODES ................. ......... ....................... ......................... Instructor in Bible Diploma, The Bible Institute of Los Angeles VliERBERT RICHARDSON, B.D.................................................. .... .. Instructor in Bible B.D. , Los Angel es Baptist Theological Seminary
.......... ...... .... ... ...... ..... Professor of Science
\/DONALD S. ROBERTSON, Ph.D..... .. .
B.A., Stanford University; Ph.D. , California Institute of Technology
'--A' NTONIO SERRANO, M.A. .................................... Associate Professor of Language B.A., University of Madrid; B.D., United Evangelical Seminary in Madrid ; M.Th., Princeton Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Barcelona RAN SMITH ...... .. .. ......... ... .. .... .. ....... ... ...... .. .... ........ .... .................. Professor of Missions Diploma, Kansas City Bible College \_,GERALD B. STANTON, Th.D. .. .......... ...... .......... .. ........... .... ...... . Professor of Doctrine B.A., Wheaton College; Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary "IIA.RRY STURZ, B.D.............. .............................. ... ............ Assistant Professor of Bible B.A., Westmont College; B.D., Grace Theological Seminary l,HELEN WEISHAUPT ........... .... ... ......... ..... ... .. .................... .... Instructor in Education B.A. rating, Garvey School Di strict; Kindergarten, Primary, and General Elementary Credentials v'JANICE WIGNALL, M.M............... ..................... ......... Assistant Professor of Music B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.M., University of Southern California v'PATJL WOHLGEMUTH, M.S........... ...... ...... .................... .......... Instructor in Music B.A., Tabor College; M.S., Kansas State Teachers College STUDENT INSTRUCTORS ANA GAITAN ............... ... ............ ......... ........... .............. ... Student Instructor in Music FRANK MERCER ................... ....... ...... .. ... .. Student Instructor in Physical Education 9
FACULTY COMMITTEES
ADM[SSIONS: Christian, Boehmer, Soubirou
CHA PEL: Daniels, Henry, Smith
CURRICULUM AND CATALOG: Christian, Emerson, Graham, McGahey, Pentney
EVENING SCHOOL AND CORRESPONDENCE: Pentney, Christian, Fetler, Padg- ett, Serrano
EXECUTIVE: Sutherland, Christian, Daniels, Emerson, Feinberg, Graham, Henry, Hulin, Burwell, Robertson, Soubirou
JUDICIAL: Burwell, Boehmer, Emerson
LIBRARY: Lowman, Bain, Davis, Emerson, Fetler, Stanton
MARRIAGE: Henry, Boehmer, Jacobsen, Burwell
QUALIFICATIONS: Christian, Boehmer, Jacobsen, Burwell, Pentney EDUCATIONAL DIVISION SUB-COMMITTEE: Graham, Emerson, Johnson, McCullough
SENIOR ESSAY: Pentney, Burwell, Lisso, SturL
SPIRITUAL LIFE: Daniels, Bain, Burwell, McCullough, Sturz
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GENERAL INFORMATION
HISTORICAL SKETCH In 1906 "The Fisherman's Club," which combined Bible study and soul winning, was organized for the young men of the Immanuel Pres byterian Church by Rev. T. C. Horton, assistant pastor. The following year, Mr. D. H. Steele, an elder of the same church and manager of a department store, requested Mrs. Horton to open a Bible class for the young women employed in his store, offering a large room for the purpose. The group was named "The Lyceum Club" and grew to include other young women besides the employees of the one store. These two groups of young people presented the challenge of further study and training. The Bible Institute idea was not entirely new; as early as 1901 Mr. Lyman Stewart, a Christian layman with a zeal for the Lord's service and an almost prophetic eye to the future, had planned for such a school in Los Angeles. Now, in response to an immediate need, Mr. Stewart and Mr. Horton became co-founders of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. In the fall of 1907, through the cooperation of Rev. A. B. Pritchard, pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, some classes were held in the lecture room of that church. It soon became evident that more space was needed, and after several weeks spent in search of a building, a loca tion was secured on South Main Street, not ideal, but the best that could then be obtained. On February 25, 1908, a meeting was called to effect a permanent organization. At this meeting the following persons were elected as officers: Lyman Stewart, President; A. B. Pritchard, Vice-President; T . C. Horton, Superintendent; R. A. Hadden, Associate Superintendent; B. C. Atterbury, Secretary; and Leon V. Shaw, Treasurer. Messrs. Horton, Hadden, and Pritchard formed the faculty. There was rapid development of the school. From the beginning its outreach was evangelistic. Shop meetings were taken over and conducted. Bible Women's work was organized, a work among Jews was commenced, as was also Spanish Mission work and work among the men of the oil fields. Extension classes were organized in the city and in surrounding towns. Within three years the school had well outgrown the experimental stage, and a forward educational step was taken with the calling of Dr. Reuben A. Torrey to be its first Dean. On January 1, 1912, Dr. Torrey began his twelve-year period of service in this office. In order to meet the enlarging needs and to provide a suitable and permanent home for the school, a new site was purchased at Sixth and Hope Streets and a new building erected, ground for which was broken on June 22, 1912. This building, dedicated the following year, reflected the builders' hopes and faith for future growth. 11
Legally known as The Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Incorporated, this institution has taken four distinct forward steps in the field of Chris tian education. In 1936 the Institute applied for and received State authorization for the conferring of certain degrees. Three four-year courses were then organized, leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Christian Education, and Bachelor of Sacred Music. In 1945, in an effort to extend the missionary training program of the Bible Institute, the School of Missionary Medicine was brought into being. This postgraduate year is planned as supplementary training for missionary work and is open to graduates of any school who qualify in the spiritual, intellectual, and missionary requirements that are outlined. In the summer of 1949 another forward step was taken when, in response to repeatedly stated needs of mission boards and other Christian leaders, the school increased its Faculty and enlarged its curriculum to include a Bible College with courses leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. This school is now known officially as Biola Bible College. The most recent expansion occurred in 1952 when, to keep Christian education in step with world missionary and evangelistic demands, the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Incorporated, inaugurated a standard three year Theological Seminary with courses leading to a Bachelor of Divinity degree. This school was named Talbot Seminary in honor of Dr. Louis T. Talbot, who held the office of President from 1938 to 1952 and who still serves the school in the capacity of Chancellor. From the small beginning of one course of study and a Faculty of three in 1908 to four distinct but related schools with a total teaching staff of 56 Faculty and instructors in 1954, the story is one of steady growth and expansion. The present organization provides for a President over the whole, with a Director over each of the four schools, one of which, the Biola Bible College, presents this catalog.
BUILDINGS
The building which houses the College is a three-unit structure of which the north and south units are thirteen stories in height. The south unit known as Lyman Stewart Hall, contains the women's dormitory, which occupies six of the thirteen floors and accommodates 400 women. The first floor is occupied by the offices and studios of the Department of Sacred Music; the second and third floors contain class rooms; the sixth, seventh, and eighth floors are occupied by faculty offices and classrooms; and the tenth floor is devoted to the School of Missionary Medicine and the school Infirmary and Dispensary. The north unit known as Thomas C. Horton Hall, contains further dormitory facilities, the Business and publications Departments, and School Cafeteria. The nine-story central unit contains the library, additional classrooms, and social parlors as well as the auditorium of the Church of the Open Door which is used for large student gatherings. 12
STATEMENT OF DOCTRINE We Believe and Teach
'Ihnt the Bible, cons1stmg of all the books of the Old and New Testaments, is the Word of God, a supernaturally given revelation without error or misstatement in moral and spiritual teachings and record of historical facts. That there is one God, eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three Persons-Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. That our Lord Jesus Christ was supernaturally conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, lived and taught and wrought mighty works and wonders and signs exactly as is recorded in the four Gospels, was put to death by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate, was raised from the dead in the body that had been nailed to the cross, now sits at the Father's right hand from whence He is coming again personally, bodily, and visibly to this earth to inaugurate His millennial reign. That in His pre-existent state He was with God and was God, and of His own choice laid aside His divine glory and took upon Himself the form of a servant and was made in the likeness of men. That He became in every respect a real man, possessed of all the essential charac teristics of human nature. That by His death upon the cross, the Lord Jesus Christ made a perfect atonement for sin, redeeming us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse in our place. That the Holy Spirit is a Person, is God, and is possessed of all the distinctively divine attributes; He indwells all beliernrs, having baptized them into the body of Christ at the time of regeneration. That man was created in the image of God, but the whole human race fell in the sin of the first Adam, and apart from Christ is spiritually dead and lost. That men are justified on the simple and single ground of the shed blood of Christ and upon the simple and single condition of faith in Him who shed the blood, and are born again by the Holy Spirit, through the instrumentality of the Word of God. That all those who receive Jesus Christ as their Saviour and their Lord, and who confess Him as such before their fellow men become heirs of God and joint-heirs with Jesus Christ and at death their spirits depart to be with Christ in con scious blessedness, and at the second coming of Christ their bodies shall be raised and transformed into the likeness of the body of His glory. That all those who persistently reject Jesus Christ in the present life shall be raised from the dead and throughout eternity exist in a state of conscious and endless torment. That the Church consists of all those who, in this present dispensation, truly believe on Jesus Christ and is the body and bride of Christ, which Christ loves and for which He has given Himself. That there is a personal devil, a being of great cunning who can exert vast power only so far as God suffers him to do so, and who shall ultimately be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone. -Abridged. Every member of the Board of Trustees and every teacher is required to sign the unabridged form of this statement of faith the first of every school year. 13
INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHARACTER OF BIOLA BIBLE COLLEGE
Biola Bible College is an interdenominational school of college rank emphasizing thorough scholarship and is committed to the evangelical doctrines of the Christian Church. It earnestly endeavors to make these historic doctrines a vital reality in the spiritual life of this present generation.
THE CORPORATION The Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Incorporated, has been granted in its charter by the State of California broad powers of educational service, as will be seen by the following quotation from the Consolidation Agreement of 1936: "The purposes for which the consolidated corporation is formed are: (a) To establish, equip, conduct and maintain, for the instruction and training of Christian men and women in the knowledge of the Word of God and in effective service for Christ, an institution or institutions to be used, conducted and maintained as a college and seminary of learning of collegiate grade. (b) To create and establish a college for the purpose of giving theological education, and such other instruction as may be needful and advantageous in preparing and qualifying ministers and other persons for Christian work, and the Board of Trustees and Faculty shall be authorized to confer upon any student or said college, or any other person, any of the degrees usually conferred by theological seminaries, or other degrees arising from its course of studies, and exercise all powers, rights and duties appertaining to theological seminaries provided for or authorized under the laws of the State of California." It will be observed from this that the future necessary development of the College was envisioned by the Board and that an increase in educational standards on the part of the school was anticipated and provided for in order that the educa tional demands on the part of the church, mission boards, and Christian education leaders be met. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE COLLEGE Biola Bible College seeks to equip its students with a thorough academic and Biblical knowledge, to train them to use effectively such background in all types of Christian activities, to foster the development of the spiritual life and character of the students, to inculcate democratic ideals, and to provide them with an adequate cultural background. A constant effort is exerted to graduate young men and women who demonstrate by their lives those traits which are characteristic of mature Christians. The College aims to send forth men and women who express through their lives at least the following characteristics:
1. Complete and valid commitment to the claims of Christ. 2. A thorough academic training and sound scholarship.
3. A comprehensive knowledge of the Word of God with ability to use it in all walks of life in leading men to Christ, and with wisdom to teach it to believers that they may grow in grace. 4. Enduement with power by the infilling of the Holy Spirit expressing itself in Christian love for men and a desire for their salvation. 14
FOR WHOM INTENDED The goal and watchword of the school from its inception has been se.rvice. It was founded for the training of those who wish to serve; therefore, those whri wish an acedemic background as a means to Christian service and who are willing to follow the will of God for their lives will find at Biola Bible College the curricula and facilities to achieve this goal. Specifically, those who are high school graduates and desire Bible College training in an atmosphere of firm Christian belief and service may be classified in the following groups : 1. Christian students who have not made a definite decision for their future service but who desire a high type of academic and Biblical training. 2. Young men and women who desire a liberal arts major in one of the fol lowing fields: Education, English, History, Philosophy, or Psychology (See No. 5).• 3. Young men and women desiring a major in Bible for further Christian service whether here or on the mission field. 4. Young people desiring to train for the educational work of the church.
·5. Young men and women desiring elementary teaching credentials. 6. Those preparing to meet the musical requirements of the church.
7. Men already in the ministry and missionaries on furlough who feel the need of a more thorough academic training and knowledge of English Bible.
• Every academiq major requires a minimum of 30 hours of Bible and Doctrine.
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT The conduct of a Biola Bible College student is expected to conform to the highest Christian standard. The rule by which he lives is the earnest striving for God's approval and the conscious protection of his Christian testimony. Specifically, there are certain practices which are contrary to the standards of Biola Bible College and from which, therefore, all students are to refrain as long as they are in school : the use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco, attendance at commercial theatres, dancing, the use of playing cards, and gambling in any form.
BOOK ROOM The school operates the Biola Book Room, which handles the textbooks used m all classes.
LIBRARY The library at present contains more than 23,000 readily accessible volumes, including bound volumes of periodicals and a Braille stock of 287 titles, plus more than 1000 pamphlets and 72 current periodicals. The Library is classified on the Dewey Decimal System and catalogued according to ALA rules. Through inter-library loans, the vast collection of the Los Angeles Public Library is made available to the school. Auxiliary to the main library, which 15
seats 128 students, are the School of Missionary Medicine Library and the Talbot Seminary reading room. Extensive audio-visual materials are available, such as films, globes, maps, flannelgraph, object lessons, picture files and records, talking books, puppets, three dimens:ional teaching aids, etc. The staff includes the Librarian, Assistant Librarian, three desk clerks, two secretaries, and student assistants. AUDIO VISUAL AND FILM PRODUCTIONS DEPARTMENT The Audio Visual and Film Production Department exists for the purpose of editing and showing educational films, producing film for missionary and educa tional purposes, and to provide other recording and projective equipment needed for lecture or clinical work in all college departments. SUMMER SCHOOL Each year the College conducts a six weeks' Summer session in which members of the regular faculty serve as instructors. College credit is granted upon satis factory completion of courses. The regular academic entrance requirements apply to those who enroll during the Summer. For information concerning the Summer session, write to the Admissions Office.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
Each applicant must secure from the Admissions Office regular application forms. He must also request from each secondary school which he has attended a complete, official transcript. These forms and transcripts should be filed with the Admissions Office one month before the semester opens. A deposit of $10.00 must accompany the personal application form. This amount will be applied to the registration fee at the time of enrollment, or will be refunded if notice of change of plan is given one month before the semester opens, or if the student has not been accepted for admission. An accepted student who does not enter when expected may request that his application be extended to the following semester. A student who delays entrance for a year must file a current medical recoFd. FRESHMAN STANDING. An applicant for regular standing must hold an accredited high school diploma or its academic equivalent, and should have been a Christian for at least one year. Veterans who have not completed their high school education may take the G.E.D. (General Educational Development) Test at a local high school or college. Successful passing of this test makes the veteran eligible for admission to regular standing. Biola Bible College reserves the right to administer further tests or require additional work if the student is low in any part of his G.E.D. test. Applicants for regular standing should meet the following requirements: English ................................................... ........................ ...... .......... ....... ........ 3 units Social Science ........................................ ....................... .... ................ .. .. ... ... . 2 units Language (in one language) .................................................................. 2 units Science .......................................................................................................... 1 unit Electives ........................................................................................................ 7 units Applicants who cannot meet the specific prerequisite requirements will be admitted to provisional standing until deficiencies have been removed. All deficien• cies, which must be cleared by the beginning of the sophomore year, may be made up by taking college courses which cover the required material. Credits earned to cover a high school deficiency cannot be applied toward graduation from College. Graduates of non-accredited high schools will be accepted provisionally, and upon the satisfactory completion of one semester's work will achieve regular standing. ADVANCED STANDING. Applicants for advanced standing must present the same application forms and transcripts as those applying for freshman standing. The transcript from the last school attended must bear the statement of honorable dismissal. Students transferring from accredited schools will receive credit for courses which are equivalent to Biola's requirements for graduation. Students transferring from non-accredited institutions must validate their courses by examination or by satisfactory completion of twelve units of work taken during their first semester. 17
A m1mmum grade average of "C" is required for admission with advanced standing. Students entering the College with advanced standing must meet the residence requirements for graduation: the Senior year of residence with at least twelve hours of classroom work per semester. SPECIAL STANDING. Those who present reasons satisfactory to the Admis sions Committee are privileged to take an elective course consisting of a minimum of five hours of classroom work which includes at least one Bible subject. Unless sufficient reason is presented, a student is not allowed to remain in this classifica tion for more than one year. REGISTRATION All students should register during scheduled registration days. Late registra tion will continue two weeks after the beginning of classes. A late registration fee of $5.00 will be charged during the first week, and $10.00 during the second week. Registration is not complete until tuition and fees have been paid. Students will receive credit for only those courses in which they are officially enrolled in the Registrar's Office. CHANGE OF REGISTRATION A student who finds it necessary to drop or add a subject must secure from the Registrar's Office the proper form for such procedure. A student who drops a course without fulfilling this requirement will receive an "F" in the subject. A charge of fifty cents is made for each class change. Changes in registration may be made during the two weeks of late registration. After that date courses cannot be added. Courses may be dropped without penalty during the first six weeks of class work provided that the student is doing work of a passing grade at the time of withdrawal. A grade of "F" is given for work below passing grade. Students who drop a course for reasons of health after the sixth week must secure from the Medical Department a statement of physical inability to carry the academic load. WITHDRAWAL A student who officially withdraws from college during a semester will receive a grade of "W" in all courses in which the work is of passing grade at the time of withdrawal; otherwise, a grade of "WF" will be given. A student who with draws may be granted honorable dismissal provided that he has met all of his financial obligations to the college, has secured from the Admissions Office and completed all forms for withdrawal, and is in good standing at the time. A student who withdraws unofficially, that is, has not completed the proper forms supplied by the Admissions Office, will not receive a refund of any portion of his tuition or fees, and will receive a grade of "WF" in each course. If he has no financial obligations to the college, a transcript of his work will be sent to another school upon request. Special arrangements are made for those who withdraw to serve in the armed forces. The Registrar should be consulted by all students who contemplate this action before they begin the withdrawal process. 18
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The Bachelor of Arts Degree. This degree is offered with majors in several fields J isted below. Specific requirements for the degree are outlined in the departmental sections of this catalogue. In addition, all candidates for degrees must satisfy the requirements described below. Th.1 Bachelor of Music Degree. This degree is offered with a major in Church Music. The requirements described below and the specific courses outlined in the depar1mental section must be completed for graduation. Additional information may he obtained by writing to the Department of Music for a special bulletin. Biola offers two distinct types of curricula: professional and liberal arts. There are three majors in the professional curricula: Bible, Christian Education, and Music. A minimum of 128 units and an equal number of grade points is required for graduation. There are five majors in the liberal arts curricula: Education, English, History, Philosophy, and Psychology. The Education major requires 158 units. A minimum of 150 units is required to complete the other majors: of these 120 must be liberal arts subjects. An over-all average of 1.7 is required for graduation with an average of 2.0 in the major field. These majors may be completed in four years by taking additional units and attending several summer sessions; or they may be completed by lengthening the course of study to five years. Included in all majors, except Bible, are 30 units of Bible and Doctrine accord ing to the requirement of the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges. In the Bible major, 30 units of Bible and 10 units of Doctrine are required. The requirements in Bible and Doctrine common to all majors are as follows: Bible 101, 102, 201, 202, 401, 402. Doctrine 301, 302. The general educational requirements in all majors except Music are as follows: English: Grammar and composition ···· ·--······· ··----··•----··--···--·· .. ·······--··· ....······· .. ··· .......... 6 Literature ........................................................................... . 6 History: World ............. ........................ ....... .. .................................................................... 6 U.S. History and Constitution .... .. .............................................................. 4 Psychology ..... .... .... ................. .. ........ .................. ......................... .............. ............. 3 Science .................... .. .................. .. ........ .................................................................. 8 Music ............................................................ .. . .............................................. 2 Physical Education .......... .......................... ···----·---·-------- ................................. 2 Additional requirements are listed under the departments offering majors. Each student is assigned some form of practical Christian service, for which he is given one unit of credit each semester. These Christian Service credits are required for graduation but are not computed in the student's academic load. In addition to receiving satisfactory scholastic rating in all required courses, a student must give satisfactory evidence of good Christian character and soundness of doctrine, and sign the unabridged form of the Statement of Doctrine. An essay, not exceeding 1500 words, on any Bible subject the student may select, is a graduation requirement and shall be submitted by each prospective senior not later than the eighth week of the fall semester preceding his graduation . 19
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