important issues. As a Christian university, Biola rests its pri- mary understanding of what “whole persons” are and need on the basis of the central teachings of the Christian faith. This understanding guides every aspect of our general education program. III. Understanding Our Christian Heritage: An essential ele- ment of Biola’s general education program is its require- ment in biblical and theological studies. This curricular emphasis is integral to Biola’s institutional history, and it is foundational to a mature understanding of our heritage as Christians. Although the biblical and theological courses may address any aspect of the Christian heritage right up to contemporary developments, they are supplemented across the general education curriculum by other courses that give students further exposure to the broad range of Christian thought and cultural contribution since the close of the New Testament canon. IV. Becoming Thinking Christians: The general education pro- gram at Biola aims at assisting our students to develop an intellectually mature understanding and practice of their Christian faith. To accomplish this, the program provides students with biblically-informed critical assessments of beliefs and practices prominent in the contemporary world, and it trains them to make their own Christian assessments of these things. A goal of every course is to challenge the students to put their maturing Christian thinking to use in the conduct of their lives.
Students who select a liberal arts major may count only a total of 30 units of biblical studies and theology toward the required units for a degree. In the BOLD Program, elective units counting toward the graduation requirement cannot be taken in biblical studies. (Bibli- cal studies and Christian education majors may count unlimited biblical studies or theology units toward the required units for a degree.) Challenge exams are avail- able (see Biblical Studies section). Part-time students (less than 12 units per semester) are required to include at least one biblical studies and theology course within each 15 units completed at Biola University unless the 30 units requirement has been met. Part-time students seeking a degree from Biola University must complete the entire requirement as outlined above.
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Arts & Sc i ences Requi rement The students must make selections from the following courses in the arts and sciences. First Year Seminar................................................................... 1 unit required Not counted toward total number of units for graduation. Required of all new students and students transferring with 12 units or less. Behavioral Science................................................................ 3 units required Communication..................................................................... 3 units required English....................................................................................... 6 units required Fine Arts.................................................................................... 3 units required Foreign Language............................................................... 12 units required History....................................................................................... 6 units required Literature.................................................................................. 3 units required Philosophy............................................................................... 3 units required Physical Education......................................................... 4 activities required Science / Mathematics........................................................ 8 units required
B i bl i cal & Theologi cal Studi es Requi rement
Thirty units of biblical studies and theology must be included in the program of each student. Each student must take at least one course each semester until the requirement has been fulfilled. The following are required:
Foundational Courses BBST 103
The courses that fulfill the general education requirement are the following:
Biblical Interpretation & Spiritual Formation .......... 3 Foundations of Christian Thought .............................. 3 Old Testament History & Literature . ........................... 3 New Testament History & Literature . ......................... 3
BBST 105
Behavioral Science
3 units
BBST 109
BBST 110
Select 1 Course from: ANTH 200
General Cultural Anthropology Introduction to Psychology
Intermediate Courses BBST 251
PSYC 200
Theology I .............................................................................. 3 Theology II ............................................................................. 3 Early Christian History—Acts . ....................................... 3
Sociology
SOCI 220
Social Problems
BBST 254
SOCI 362
BBST 306
Check the catalog to determine which majors require PSYC 200 as a support course. PSYC 200 is required for all majors leading to a teaching credential.
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Elective Courses
Upper Division Bible Elective . ....................................... 3 Upper Division Bible Elective . ....................................... 3 Integration Seminar . ......................................................... 3 May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation
Communication
3 units
BBST 465
Select 1 Course from: COMM 100
Introduction to Public Communication
50
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