Critical Thought........................................................................ 3 An intensive, reading seminar focusing on writings that have influenced contemporary art criticism and theory. Course will focus on specific authors and/or themes that have impacted the production and discussion of art within the 21st Century. Prerequisite: 126, 311, 315. Fee: $90. Web Design II............................................................................ 3 An advanced course in web site production emphasizing creative and technical skill development. Students examine current directions in web site management, user interface design, information architecture and scripting. Prerequisite: 428. Fee: $90. Internship................................................................................... 3 Apprenticeship program designed to give students first-hand exposure to professional artists, designers and art institutions. Internships individually tailored to meet the needs of the student. Approved internship experiences require student to complete a minimum of 120 hours with one or more mentors or organizations. Prerequisite: junior standing. Culmination............................................................................... 3 Course is a culmination of student’s art practice, critical theory, and practical survival skills needed to become a professional artist. Meetings and discussion will focus on the pragmatic elements of art production: grant writing, press relations, slide / portfolio presentation as well as discourse and critique of a final portfolio and exhibition. The senior exhibition requires developed artworks based on an integrated theme. Full statement of intent must be presented along with visual samples of ideas at the beginning of the semester, approved and signed by committee. Final project is exhibited at the University Art Gallery. Prerequisite: senior standing. Fee: $90.
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Biblical & Theological Studies
A Division of Talbot School of Theology
Faculty Dean: ................................................................ Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. Dean of the Faculty: ...............................Michael J. Wilkins, Ph.D. Chair: ...................................................................James Mohler, Ph.D. Professors: .......................................................................Curtis, Pierce Associate Professors: .............Berding, Horner, Langer, Lunde, ................Mohler, Núñez, S. Russell, Talley, Thoennes, Williams Assistant Professors: .........................Klink, Lee, Lister, McKinley Mission & Learning Outcomes A strong emphasis in Biblical & Theological Studies has always been at the core of Biola’s curriculum. It is intended that all stu- dents regardless of major will graduate with a working knowledge of the Scriptures and a Christian worldview, integrated with aca- demic learning as well as personal and professional living. The mission of the B.A. program in Biblical Studies is to provide the student with a foundational knowledge of the history, litera- ture, and theology of the Old and New Testaments, of systematic and historical theology, and of methods for further biblical and theological studies -- equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
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As a result of this program, the student will:
1. Gain sufficient knowledge of the geography, history, social and cultural backgrounds of the Old and New Testament Scriptures to be able to interpret the Bible with keen sensi- tivity to these vital contextual issues. 2. Understand, value, and use appropriately the principles of sound interpretation and application of the Bible, including analysis of presuppositions, general rules, and specialized principles for the various biblical genres.
3. Learn the general content, outline, themes, and theology of the Old and New Testament Scriptures.
4. The student should gain an understanding of, and ability to use, the basic reference works for Biblical Studies and Theology (e.g. dictionaries, encyclopedias, commentaries etc.).
5. Understand and demonstrate the ability to read and ana- lyze either Hebrew or koine Greek in the biblical text.
6. Demonstrate with tested competence a basic under- standing of church history and the historical outcomes of theology.
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