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Catalog 2009-2011 BIOLA UNIVERSITY
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Biola University
Catalog 2009-2011
Published by:
Biola University Office of the Registrar Betty Ann Wytcherley, Editor Paula Carrigan, Co-Editor
Tel: (562) 903-4720 Fax: (562) 903-4896
Designed & Produced by:
For More Information:
Biola University Integrated Marketing Communications Jeffrey Hiendarto, Graphic Designer Neph Trejo, Graphic Designer
visit: www.biola.edu
or call: 1-800-OK-BIOLA
Tel: (562) 903-4727
Contents
Financial Aid Information
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Undergraduate Financial Aid
17
Graduate Financial Aid
19
General Information
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General Financial Aid Information
20
General Information
2
Application for Aid
20
Historical Sketch
2
Financial Aid Disbursements
20
The Mission of Biola University
2
Financial Aid Withdrawal / Return of Aid Policy
21
The University Vision
3
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
22
Vision
3
Admission, Registration & Graduation Requirements
The Goals of the University
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Accreditation & Affiliations
3
Enrollment Deposit
23
Doctrinal Statement
4
Re-Admission
23
Teaching Biblical Studies
6
Admission of Non-Native English-Speaking Students
24
Diversity Statement
6
Veterans
26
Chapel
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Course Selection (WebReg, Phase I)
26
The Community of La Mirada
6
Registration (WebReg, Phase II)
26
The Biola University Campus
7
Add / Drops
27
Biola Educational Centers
7
Withdrawal
27
The Library
8
Student’s Records
27
Media Services
8
Attendance
27
Center for Learning Enrichment,
Grades
28
Assessment & Research (CLEAR)
9
Repeated Courses
28
Bookstore
9
Grade Reports
29
Computer Store
9
Grade Changes
29
Financial Information
10
Dean’s List
29
Application Fee
10
Auditors
29
Room
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Academic Load
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Meal Plan
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Independent Study / Arranged Course
30
Graduate Student Housing Rates
10
Classification of Students
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Tuition Information 2009/2010
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Numbering of Courses
30
General Fees
12
Family Education Rights & Privacy Act
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Special Fees—Undergraduate
12
Transcript Request
31
Special Fees—Graduate
12
Name Changes
31
Music Fees
13
Extracurricular Activities
31
Typical Costs
13
Degrees Offered
32
Payment Options
14
Undergraduate Programs
32
Personal Checks
14
Graduate Programs
35
Down Payment
14
Commencement
36
Finance Charges
15
Summary of University Enrollment Fall Semester 2008
36
China Studies Program (CSP)
48
Summary of University Graduating Class 2007-2008 Academic Year
36
Contemporary Music Center (CMC)
49
Graduation Rate Disclosure
37
Latin American Studies Program (LAS)
49
Academic & Behavioral Standards
38
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Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAF)
50
Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress
38
Middle East Studies Program (MES)
50
Academic Probation
38
Russian Studies Program (RSP)
50
Financial Aid
38
Scholars’ Semester in Oxford (SSP)
51
Athletics & Extracurricular Activities
39
Uganda Studies Program (USP)
51
Academic Integrity
39
Washington Journalism Center (WJC)
51
Fraudulent Records
39
Oxford Summer Program
51
Biola University Community Standards
39
Other Affiliated Fall and Spring Semester Off-Campus Programs
Student Services
41
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Azusa Heidelberg Semester (APU)
52
Residence Life
41
Biola London (BLS)
52
The Residence Halls
41
Creation Care Study Program(CCSP)
53
Housing for Graduate Students
41
Development Studies in Honduras (DSP)
53
Residence Requirements
41
Focus on the Family Institute (FFI)
53
Housing Reservation
41
International Student Exchange Program (ISE)
54
Continuing Students: Procedure for Reserving Campus Housing
42
New York Center for Art Media Studies (NYB)
54
Commuter Students
42
Biola Interterm and Summer Off-Campus Programs
54
Food Service
42
Army ROTC
56
Duplicating Center
42
Air Force ROTC
57
Bookstore
42
Undergraduate Programs
58
Computer Store
43
High School Record
58
Health Services
43
Admission Procedure
58
Campus Safety
43
Home-schooled Students
59
Immigration Services
44
Notification
59
International Student Services
44
Transfer Students
59
The Learning Center
44
Community College Transfer
60
Academic Advising
45
Distance Education
60
Counseling Services
45
Bible Residency Requirement
60
Career Services
45
General Education Options for Transfer Students
60
Writing Center
46
Advanced Placement Program
60
Appeals & Grievances
46
College Level Examination Program
60
Off-campus Programs
47
Challenging a Course
61
Curriculum Requirements
47
Academic Standards
61
CCCU: Fall and Spring Semeser Programs
47
General Education Program
62
American Studies Program (ASP)
48
General Education Course Substitutions
65
Australia Studies Cener (ASC)
48
Electives
65
Torrey Honors Institute
66
Major
76
Concentrations
77
Mission & Learning Outcomes
66
Minors
77
Program Plan
66
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Courses (ANTH)
78
Torrey Certificate
66
Applied Linguistics & TESOL
81
Admission Requirements
66
English Requirements
66
Courses (INAL & INTE)
82
Art
84
Advanced Placement Credit
66
Transfer Students
66
Mission
84
Torrey Houses
67
Learning Outcomes
84
Torrey Off-campus
67
Admissions & Program Requirements
84
Courses (YMDT)
68
Degree Program
84
Pre-Professional Programs
70
Major
84
Concentrations
84
Pre-Dentistry
70
Minor
86
Pre-Chiropractic
70
Courses (ARTS)
86
Pre-Physical Therapy
70
Biblical & Theological Studies
90
Pre-Medicine
70
Other Post-Graduate Health Professional Programs
71
Mission & Learning Outcomes
90
Pre-Law
71
Biblical Studies Challenge Exam
90
Pre-Engineering
71
Degree Program
90
Pre-Speech / Language Pathology & Pre-Audiology
72
General Bible Requirements
91
Pre-Seminary
72
Biblical & Theological Studies Minor
91
Pre-Bible Translation
72
Courses (BBST)
91
Student Activities
73
Biblical Languages
93
Spiritual Development
73
Mission & Learning Outcomes
93
Student Government For Undergraduates
73
Courses
93
Biological Sciences
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Student Government for Graduate Students
73
Student Missionary Union
73
Mission & Learning Outcomes
94
Athletics
74
Admission Requirements
94
Student Media
74
English Requirements
94
Theatre Productions
74
Degree Program
94
Forensics
74
Majors
94
Spiritual Life
74
Minor
97
Courses (BIOS)
97
Undergraduate Programs
75
Business Administration
100
Anthropology
76
Mission & Learning Outcomes
100
Admission Requirements
100
Mission
76
Degree Program
101
Learning Outcomes
76
Concentration
101
Degree Program
76
Courses (CSCI)
128
Minor
102
Education
129
Courses (BUSN)
102
Chemistry
106
Mission & Learning Outcomes
129
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Liberal Studies Degree Program
129
Mission & Learning Outcomes
106
Professional Teacher Preparation
131
Degree Program
106
Theacher Preparation Requirements
131
Minor
107
Biochemistry
106
Courses (LEDU)
133
English
136
Mission & Learning Outcomes
106
Degree Program
106
Mission & Learning Outcomes
136
Courses (CHEM)
107
International Students
136
Christian Ministry
109
English Second Language (ESL)
136
Degree Program
136
Mission & Learning Outcomes
109
Concentrations
137
Degree Program
109
Minor
138
Minor
110
Courses (ENGL)
138
Courses (CEED)
110
Cinema and Media Arts
114
History
141
Mission & Learning Outcomes
114
Mission
141
Admission Requirements
114
Learning Outcomes
141
On-Campus Study Opportunities
114
Degree Program
141
Degree Program
115
Minor
143
Concentrations
115
Courses (HIST)
143
Geography
146
Courses (CNMA)
117
Communication Disorders
120
Courses (HGEO)
146
Humanities
147
Mission & Learning Outcomes
120
Degree Program
120
Mission & Learning Outcomes
147
Major
120
Degree Program
147
Intercultural Studies
149
Courses (CODS)
121
Communication Studies
123
Mission & Learning Outcomes
149
Degree Program
149
Mission & Learning Outcomes
123
Concentrations
150
Degree Programs
123
Minors
152
Major
123
Courses (INCS)
153
Minor
125
Journalism
157
Courses (COMM)
125
Computer Science
127
Mission & Learning Outcomes
157
Practicum and Internships
157
Mission & Learning Outcomes
127
On-Campus Study Opportunities
158
Degree Program
127
Major
159
Majors
127
Concentrations
159
Minor
127
Courses (NURS)
194
Courses (INCS)
161
Kinesiology, Health & Physical Education
165
Philosophy
197
Mission
165
Mission & Learning Outcomes
197
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Learning Outcomes
165
Degree Program
197
Degree Program
165
Minor
198
Major
165
Courses (PHIL)
198
Physics - Physical Sciences–Engineering Physics 200
Minor
167
Courses (PEED)
168
Mission & Learning Outcomes
200
Linguistics
170
Degree Program
200
Mathematics
171
Majors
200
Minors
202
Mission & Learning Outcomes
171
Courses (PHSC)
202
Degree Program
171
Political Science
204
Majors
171
Minor
172
Mission & Learning Outcomes
204
Courses (MATH)
172
Off-campus Programs
204
Modern Languages
175
Degree Program
204
Minor
205
Mission & Learning Outcomes
175
Courses (POSC)
205
Admission Requirements
175
Psychology
208
Degree Program
175
Major
175
Mission & Learning Outcomes
208
Minor
176
Admission Requirements
208
Courses
176
Degree Program
208
Conservatory of Music
179
Minor
209
Courses (PSYC)
209
Mission
179
Social Science
211
Learning Outcomes
179
Admission Requirements
179
Mission & Learning Outcomes
211
Special Programs / Opportunities
179
Degree Program
211
Sociology
212
Degree Programs
180
Minor
183
Mission
212
Courses (MUSC)
184
Learning Outcomes
212
Nursing
189
Degree Program
212
Concentration
212
Mission
189
Minor
213
Overview
189
Courses (SOCI)
213
Philosophy
189
TESOL
215
Statement of Purpose
190
Urban Studies
216
Degree Program
191
Admission Requirements
191
Mission
216
Transfer / Challenge Policy
192
Learning Outcomes
216
Graduation Requirements
235
Degree Program
216
General Studies
218
Courses (CSOL)
236
Master of Arts in Science & Religion
238
Mission & Learning Outcomes
218
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Courses (GNST)
218
Mission & Learning Outcomes
238
Admission Requirements
238
School of Professional Studies
219
Graduation Requirements
238
Undergraduate Programs
220
Curriculum
238
Courses (CSSR)
239
Mission
220
Objectives
220
International Student Education
221
Talbot School of Theology
241
English Language Studies Program (ELSP)
221
Talbot School of Theology
242
Program Description
221
Mission
242
Curriculum
222
Degrees Offered
243
Courses (EILI)
222
Support Services
246
BOLD Program
224
Admission Requirements
247
Advanced Standing
249
Program Description
224
Reduction
249
Admission Requirements
224
Graduation Information
250
Certificate Program
225
Organizational Leadership
226
Talbot Graduate Student Awards
251
Master of Divinity
253
Mission & Learning Outcomes
226
Degree Program
226
Mission & Learning Outcomes
253
Courses (ORLD)
226
Admission Requirements
254
Psychology
228
Concentration Requirements
254
Graduation Requirements
254
Mission & Learning Outcomes
228
Concentrations
255
Degree Program
228
Master of Arts
264
Courses (CPSY)
229
Graduate Programs
230
Mission & Learning Outcomes
264
Admission Requirements
264
Delivery Formats
230
Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics
231
Graduation Requirements
264
Concentration Requirements
265
Mission & Learning Outcomes
231
Curriculum
266
Admission Requirements
231
Concentrations
266
Graduation Requirements
231
Master of Arts in Christian Education
271
Distance Learning Course Fees
232
Independent Study Courses
232
Mission & Learning Outcomes
271
Courses (CSAP)
232
Admission Requirements
271
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
235
Graduation Requirements
272
Program Requirements
272
Mission & Learning Outcomes
235
Curriculum
272
Admission Requirements
235
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry & Leadership 275
Learning Outcomes
303
D.Min. Program Timeline
303
Mission & Learning Outcomes
275
D.Min. Program Components
304
Admission Requirements
275
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Admission Requirements
304
Graduation Requirements
275
Graduation Requirements
305
Concentration Requirements
275
Degree Specialty Tracks
305
Curriculum
276
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care 278
Courses (TTDM)
307
Bible Exposition
312
Mission & Learning Outcomes
278
Admission Requirements
279
Objectives
312
Graduation Requirements
279
Courses (TTBE)
312
Christian Education
314
Curriculum
279
Certificate in Biblical Studies
281
Objective
314
Courses (TTCE)
314
Mission & Learning Outcomes
281
Christian Ministry & Leadership
317
Admission Requirements
281
Graduation Requirements
281
Objectives
317
Curriculum
282
Courses (TTPT)
317
Certificate in Spiritual Formation
283
Missions & Intercultural Studies
321
Mission & Learning Outcomes
283
Objectives
321
Admissions Requirements
284
Courses
321
New Testament Language & Literature
323
Graduation Requirements
284
Curriculum
284
Objectives
323
Master of Theology
285
Preparation for Study
323
Competency Requirement
323
Mission & Learning Outcomes
285
Courses (TTNT)
323
Admission Requirements
285
Old Testament & Semitics
326
Graduation Requirements
286
Major Areas of Academic Study
286
Objectives
326
Program Options
287
Courses (TTOT)
326
Ph.D. & Ed.D. in Educational Studies Programs 289
Philosophy of Religion & Ethics
328
Mission & Learning Outcomes
289
Objective
328
Distinctives
289
Courses (TTPH)
328
Research Languages
330
Degrees Offered
290
Research & Writing: Special Studies
331
Graduation Requirements
290
Spiritual Formation (Institute)
332
Admission Requirements
291
General Academic Information
292
Objectives
332
Curriculum
294
Co-curricular Requirements
332
Courses (TTDE)
299
Courses (TTSF)
333
Doctor of Ministry
303
Theology—Historical Theology
337
Mission
303
Objectives
337
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies
381
Courses (TTHT)
337
Theology—Philosophical & Moral Theology
339
Program Requirements
381
Curriculum
381
Objectives
339
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Master of Arts in Missions
382
Courses (TTPM)
339
Theology—Systematic Theology
341
Program Objectives
382
Admission Requirements
382
Objectives
341
Graduation Requirements
382
Courses (TTTH)
341
Thesis
344
Curriculum
382
Independent Theological Studies
345
Doctor of Missiology
384
Courses (TTTS)
345
Program Requirements
384
Time Limit for Degree Completion
384
Institute for Spiritual Formation
349
Withdrawal & Re-admission Procedures
384
Institute for Spiritual Formation
350
Leave of Absence
384
Oral Interview
384
Academic Programs
350
Comprehensive Examinations
384
Center for Spiritual Renewal
351
Field Ministry & Language Requirement
384
Rosemead School of Psychology
353
Admission to Candidacy
385
Rosemead School of Psychology
354
Dissertation
385
Final Oral Examination
385
Mission & Learning Outcomes
354
Graduation Requirements
385
Training Models in Clinical Psychology
354
Doctor of Philosophy
386
Degrees Offered
354
Additional Educational Opportunities
355
Program Requirements
386
Distinctives
356
Time Limit for Degree Completion
386
Admission Requirements
359
Withdrawal & Re-admission Procedures
386
General Academic Information
360
Leave of Absence
386
Graduation Requirements
362
Oral Interview & Admission to Doctoral Study
386
Courses
368
Comprehensive Examinations
386
Admission to Candidacy
387
Cook School of Intercultural Studies
375
Dissertation
387
Cook School of Intercultural Studies
376
Final Oral Examination
387
Graduation Requirements
387
Mission
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Anthropology, Intercultural Education & Missiological Studies
Residency Requirement
387
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Ph.D. in Intercultural Education
388
Learning Outcomes
377
Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies
389
Degrees Offered
377
Courses
389
Admission Requirements
378
Applied Linguistics & TESOL (ALT)
397
Master of Arts in Anthropology
380
Mission & Learning Outcomes
397
Program & Entrance Requirements
380
Admission Requirements
398
Graduation Requirements
380
Interterm 2010
449
Foundational Requirements
398
Spring Semester 2010
449
Program Requirements
398
Summer Session 2010
450
Graduation Requirements
398
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Curriculum
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Index
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Course Descriptions
400
Index
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School of Education
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School of Education
406
Campus MAP
457
Mission
406
Program Options
406
Preliminary Credential Requirements
406
Clear Credential Program
409
Transfer of Units
410
Master of Arts in Teaching
410
Coursework
411
Master of Arts in Education
412
Concentrations
413
Courses (SEED)
414
School of Business
421
Master of Business Administration
422
Mission & Learning Outcomes
422
Distinctives
422
Admission Requirements
423
Graduation Requirements
423
Calendar
423
Courses (MBAD)
424
Appendix
427
Appendix
428
Board of Trustees
428
University Administration
428
University Faculty 2009-10 Academic Year
429
University Faculty Emeriti
442
Scholarships
444
Restricted Scholarships
444
Academic Calendar 2009–2010
448
Summer Semester 2009
448
Fall Semester 2009
448
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General Information
General Information
Biola moved to the new site in 1959.
Dr. Sutherland retired as president in 1970, but continued to lend leadership as a member of Biola’s Board of Trustees. That same year, Dr. J. Richard Chase became Biola’s sixth president. In 1977, the graduate programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology were acquired by Biola and relocated on the La Mirada campus. The undergraduate programs in psychology were merged with Rosemead’s graduate programs in the fall of 1981, forming the present Rosemead School of Psychology. Under the leadership of Dr. J. Richard Chase, Biola College became Biola University on July 1, 1981. The University was composed of the School of Arts & Sciences, Talbot Theological Seminary and Rosemead School of Psychology. Dr. Clyde Cook became the seventh president of Biola on June 1, 1982. Under his leadership, the School of Intercultural Studies was instituted as part of the University in 1983. Talbot Theological Seminary became Talbot School of Theology in the fall of 1983 as a result of the merger between the appropriate undergraduate and graduate level programs. The Board approved the establishment of the School of Business in 1993, the School of Continuing Studies in 1994, now called the School of Professional Studies and the School of Education in 2007. These seven schools now compose the academic structure of Biola University. Because of the University’s heritage and commitment, its academic basis is broader than that of the standard college of arts and sciences. Terminal and preparatory programs lead to service in church–related vocations and the many other vocations and professions embraced by the present curricula. In addition, the University is a Christian institution of higher education without any denominational affiliation. From an institute to a University, Biola’s cornerstone has remained the same: commitment to Jesus Christ, the inerrancy of Scripture and biblical Christianity (within an evangelical Protestant framework), as well as to the spiritual, academic and holistic growth of those who are personally committed to Him.
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Carrying on a tradition of educational excellence that dates back over 90 years, Biola University now encompasses: the School of Arts & Sciences, Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology, the School of Intercultural Studies, the School of Business, the School of Professional Studies and the School of Education. Offering four baccalaureate degrees in 36 majors, 18 masters and seven doctoral degrees, Biola’s commitment to academic excellence is firmly rooted in its adherence to an in–depth, knowledgeable and living Christianity. Each year, over 5,600 students find Biola’s unique blend of faith and learning conducive to their academic and vocational goals.
Historical Sketch
The cornerstone of the original Bible Institute building in Los Angeles was laid on May 31, 1913, and dedicated with these words: “For the teaching of the truths for which the Institute stands, its doors are to be open every day of the year, and all people, without reference to race, color or class will ever be welcome to its privileges.” Spoken by Lyman Stewart, cofounder of the Institute and cofounder of the Union Oil Company, these words capture the vision of Biola’s founders. Stewart, together with T.C. Horton, initiated the Bible Institute, with the first permanent organization taking shape in 1908. By 1912, the school had grown sufficiently in its outreach and constituency to call R.A. Torrey, a leader in the field of Christian education, as the first dean. The next nine decades have witnessed tremendous growth in the development and outreach of the school. Under the leadership of Dr. Louis T. Talbot, president from 1932 to 1935 and again from 1938 to 1952, the Bible Institute program became a four–year course, leading to degrees in theology, Christian education, and sacred music. The School of Missionary Medicine was created in 1945, laying the foundation for Biola’s current baccalaureate nursing program. In 1949, the Bible Institute was renamed Biola College. Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland became president in 1952, and with his leadership the college obtained regional and professional accreditation. Additionally, many new programs of study were introduced, including Talbot Theological Seminary. The demands imposed by the growing student body and the enlarged curriculum prompted the purchase of a 75–acre site in La Mirada.
The Mission of Biola University
The mission of Biola University is biblically–centered education, scholarship, and service–equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Demonstrate competence in the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to their fields and levels of study.
The University Vision
Biola’s vision for the future provides a vivid mental image that has been developed by considering the University’s rich heritage, its stated mission and the current cultural and internal landscape. From this vision, the specific plans and initiatives flow that will bring to life the purposes that God has set in the hearts of its leadership. When used to its fullest, a vision helps an organization to focus its energies and resources on those endeavors that best support the goals, ideas or objectives that it hopes to accomplish.
A. Demonstrate competence in written and oral expression, observing the conventions of their discipline.
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B. Integrate major fields of study with a biblical worldview.
C. Apply ethical principles that are consistent with biblical values
3. Understand and apply biblical knowledge.
Vision
A. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Bible. B. Understand the historical roots of the Christian faith and its relevance to contemporary civilization. C. Appropriate biblical knowledge as the foundation for continued character development and formation in the image of Christ.
Biola University’s vision is to be an exemplary Christian University characterized as a community of grace that promotes and inspires personal life transformation in Christ, which illuminates the world with His light and truth. Further, as a global center for Christian thought and an influential evangelical voice that addresses crucial cultural issues, Biola University aspires to lead, with confidence and compassion, an intellectual and spiritual renewal that advances the purpose of Christ.
4. Articulate and live out a biblical worldview.
A. Engage the world of ideas.
B. Engage their vocations as faithful stewards of God’s calling.
The Goals of the University
C. Live with integrity.
The University seeks to educate Christian men and women in undergraduate and graduate programs to produce thinking Christians who:
D. Serve the body of Christ and others as Christ served.
E. Carry out Christ’s commission to make disciples of all nations.
1. Are broadly educated with a biblical foundation and worldview.
F. Live as responsible citizens.
A. Appreciate with discernment the breadth of ideas and creative expressions that have shaped humanity.
Accreditation & Affiliations
B. Apply critical thinking in order to:
Biola University holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges* (1961). In addition, the institution and certain of its programs are accredited by the American Psychological Association (1980), the Association of Theological Schools (1977), the National Association of Schools of Music (1970), the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (1966), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (2007), the California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing (1960), the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (1997) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (1998).
I. reason logically,
II. use a broad range of investigative approaches, and
III. exercise faith appropriately in the process of critical thinking. C . Communicate and defend their ideas on the basis of evidence. D . Hold and apply a biblically–based system of values and beliefs. E. Develop a commitment to cross–cultural understanding and engagement in order to function and serve in a diverse world.
Dates in ( ) reflect the initial approval date.
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F. Seek to view themselves and others as God does.
G. Participate in service and experiential learning opportunities.
Biola University is authorized to train students under the Veteran’s Bill of Rights. In addition, the University is affiliated with a number of professional organizations, of which the following are representative: American Anthropological Association; American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education; American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers; American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation; American Council on Education; American Guild of Organists; American Intercollegiate Athletic Women; American Library Association; American Psychological Association; Associated Collegiate Press; Association of Christian Schools, International; Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs; Association of College Unions International; American Association of Higher Education; Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities; California Association of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; California Council on the Education of Teachers; Choral Conductors’ Guild (California); Council for Christian Colleges and Universities; Christian Scholar’s Review; College Entrance Examination Board; Council on Post–secondary Accreditation; Evangelical Teacher Training Association; Intercollegiate Press; Music Educator’s National Conference; National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics; Western Association of Graduate Schools; Western Council on Higher Education for Nursing; and Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education.
that had been nailed to the cross. The Lord Jesus after His crucifixion showed Himself to be alive to His disciples, appearing unto them by the space of 40 days. After this, the Lord Jesus ascended into heaven, and the Father caused Him to sit at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come, and put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him to be Head over all things to the Church. The Lord Jesus, before His incarnation, existed in the form of 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. In His pre–existent state, He was with God and was God. He is a divine person possessed of all the attributes of Deity, and should be worshiped as God by angels and man. “In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” All the words that He spoke during His earthly life were the words of God. There is absolutely no error of any kind in them, and by the words of Jesus Christ the words of all other teachers must be tested.
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The Lord Jesus became in every respect a real man, possessed of all the essential characteristics of human nature.
By His death on the cross, the Lord Jesus made a perfect atonement for sin, by which the wrath of God against sinners is appeased and a ground furnished upon which God can deal in mercy with sinners. He redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse in our place. He who Himself was absolutely without sin was made to be sin on our behalf that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. The Lord Jesus is coming again to his earth, personally, bodily, and visibly. The return of our Lord is the blessed hope of the believer, and in it God’s purposes of grace toward mankind will find their consummation.
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Doctrinal Statement
Inasmuch as the University is interdenominational and yet theologically conservative, the Articles of Incorporation contain the doctrinal statement noted below: The Bible, consisting of all the books of the Old and New Testaments, is the Word of God, a supernaturally given revelation from God Himself, concerning Himself, His being, nature, character, will and purposes; and concerning man, his nature, need and duty and destiny. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are without error or misstatement in their moral and spiritual teaching and record of historical facts. They are without error or defect of any kind.
The Holy Spirit is a person, and is possessed of all the distinctively divine attributes. He is God.
Man was created in the image of God, after His likeness, but the whole human race fell in the fall of the first Adam. All men, until they accept the Lord Jesus as their personal Savior, are lost, darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, hardened in heart, morally and spiritually dead through their trespasses and sins. They cannot see, nor enter the Kingdom of God until they are born again of the Holy Spirit. 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 quickening, renewing, cleansing work of the Holy Spirit, through the instrumentality of the Word of God.
There is one God, eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three Persons–Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Our Lord Jesus was supernaturally conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin–Mary, a lineal descendant of David. He lived and taught and wrought mighty works and wonders and signs exactly as is recorded in the four Gospels. He was put to death by crucifixion under Pontius Pilate. God raised from the dead the body
All those who receive Jesus Christ as their Savior and their Lord, and who confess Him as such before their fellow men, become children of God and receive eternal life. They become heirs of God and joint–heirs with Jesus Christ. At death their spirits depart to be with Christ in conscious blessedness, and at the Second Coming of Christ their bodies shall be raised and transformed into the likeness of the body of His glory. All those who persistently reject Jesus Christ in the present life shall be raised from the dead and throughout eternity exist in the state of conscious, unutterable, endless torment and anguish. The Church consists of all those who, in this present dispensation, truly believe in Jesus Christ. It is the body and bride of Christ, which Christ loves and for which He has given Himself. There is a personal devil, a being of great cunning and power: “The prince of the power of the air,” “The prince of this world,” “The god of this age.” He can exert vast power only so far as God suffers him to do so. He shall ultimately be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone and shall be tormented day and night forever.
proper understanding of science does not require that all phenomena in nature must be explained solely by reference to physical events, laws and chance. Therefore, creation models which seek to harmonize science and the Bible should maintain at least the following: (a) God providentially directs His creation, (b) He specially intervened in at least the above–mentioned points in the creation process, and (c) God specially created Adam and Eve (Adam’s body from non–living material, and his spiritual nature immediately from God). Inadequate origin models hold that (a) God never directly intervened in creating nature and/or (b) humans share a common physical ancestry with earlier life forms. Though there may be many fillings of the Holy Spirit, there is only one baptism which occurs at the time of regeneration. The gifts of the Spirit are given to believers according to the Will of God for the purpose of building up the Church. During the foundational era of the Church (i.e., the time of Christ and the Apostles) God gave special manifestations of the overtly supernatural and miraculous gifts (e.g., tongues, healings, miracles) as “signs” that witness to the validity of those bearing new canonical revelation (c.f. 2 Cor. 12:12; Heb. 2:3–4). Beyond the foundational era, God in His sovereignty may grant any spiritual gift and work miraculously for the benefit of His Church at any time. The Bible is clear in its teaching on the sanctity of human life. Life begins at conception. We abhor the destruction of innocent life through abortion–on–demand.
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This doctrinal statement, presented here as originally conceived by the founders of the organization, has been and continues to be the stated theological position of Biola University. Where “man” is used, referring to the human race, it includes both genders. In addition, the following explanatory notes indicate the organization’s understanding and teaching position on certain points which could be subject to various interpretations:
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Confession before men is viewed as tangible fruit of salvation and not as a qualifying condition for salvation.
Biola University does not necessarily deny employment to persons merely for lack of firm personal convictions on any teaching position in these explanatory notes. However, Biola University does weigh carefully the understanding and personal convictions of employment applicants on these points as well as the nature of their prospective work assignments, in determining their suitability for employment.
In fulfillment of God’s historical purpose for humanity to rule and establish God’s kingdom on earth (Gen. 1:28; Ps. 8:4–8; Matt. 6:10 Heb. 2:6–9), the Scriptures teach a millennial reign of Christ with his saints on earth following his literal return. The nation of Israel, having been redeemed, will play a central role in bringing the blessings of salvation to all nations during the millennium in fulfillment of biblical prophecies (e.g., Is. 2:1–4, 11:1–12; Jer. 23:5–6; Ezek. 37; Amos 9:9–15; Zech. 14; Matt. 19:28; Acts 1:6, 3:19–21; Rev. 20:4–7). Following the millennium, this kingdom will be merged into the eternal kingdom (I Cor. 15:22–28). Before these millennial events, the believers will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air (I Thess. 4:13–17). The time of this “rapture” is unknown, and thus believers are to live constantly watchful and ready. The existence and nature of the creation is due to the direct miraculous power of God. The origin of the universe, the origin of life, the origin of kinds of living things, and the origin of humans cannot be explained adequately apart from reference to that intelligent exercise of power. A
We are committed to work for the establishment of a community composed of believers from every race, culture, and class who are united in their devotion to Jesus Christ, their obedience to His Word, and in their willingness to serve one another. Biola University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic group identification, gender, age, or physical or mental disability. However, as a private religious institution, the University reserves the right to exercise preference on the basis of religion in all of its employment practices and student admissions.
Teaching Biblical Studies
Academic study of the sacred Scripture differs from other disciplines in a University setting in that the primary text is God’s Word, which underscores the importance of making instruction relevant to faith, learning and living. At Biola every effort is made to be academically credible, theologically orthodox and practically relevant. Whether engaged in a critical discussion of the text, or a theological debate about a particular doctrine, the discussion must finally come to the meaning for life today. Though faculty members in all departments share a commitment to the convictions reflected in the University doctrinal statement, they reflect a healthy diversity regarding other contemporary issues and interpretation of specific passages. Whether a divergent view is held by others on campus or not, care is taken to represent opposing positions fairly, so that students can decide for themselves in a genuine educational environment. In practice, the task of teaching biblical studies is not limited to those within that department. Rather, the integration of Christian thought into all fields of inquiry is the goal of the entire teaching faculty. In this sense it is desired that every course contribute to the development of a Christian worldview for the Biola graduate.
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Chapel
University chapels and conferences are intended to bring the Biola community together regularly for worship, spiritual nurture and education regarding relevant issues facing us in our lives. The overall program brings a unique distinction to the ethos of Biola as a Christian University. Due to the central and significant nature of that ethos, attendance at chapel is required of all students.
The Community of La Mirada
The city of La Mirada is in Los Angeles County, 22 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, and is surrounded by such cities as Whittier, Norwalk, Buena Park, La Habra and Fullerton. La Mirada is a suburban residential community with a population of 51,263. Included within the vicinity are several major shopping areas in addition to many other business establishments. La Mirada is situated near many of the outstanding attractions of Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles is a half–hour’s drive from the campus. Disneyland is 12 miles to the southeast and famed Knott’s Berry Farm is six miles away. Within an hour’s drive are such popular beach cities as Long Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. Recreational facilities are easily accessible. An 18–hole golf course lies a mile east of the campus and other parks in the area offer opportunity for activities and relaxation. An hour’s drive will take one into the nearby mountains where winter sports are available. Cultural and research opportunities abound in the area. Several major universities and libraries are within easy driving distance of La Mirada including the University of California, Los Angeles; the University of Southern California; the University of California, Irvine; and several other state and private institutions.
Diversity Statement
We believe that Biola University has been uniquely situated within a geographic region of great diversity in language, culture, and ethnicity for the purpose of fulfilling its mission of biblically–centered education, scholarship and service. Within this cultural milieu the University is called not only to respect this diversity, but to reflect it as well, for Christ intends his Church to be a multi–ethnic, multi–cultural, and multi–national body of believers. We believe it is our purpose, therefore, to create an environment in which all believers, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, economic status or physical ability, can pursue knowledge and personal development as they strive to become all God intends them to be. In order to maximize the learning of students and expose them to the diversity that exists in the culture at large, we seek to foster an understanding and appreciation of those elements in every culture that enhance human dignity and are consistent with scriptural teaching. We are dedicated to expanding opportunities for Christians of all cultures, and ethnic backgrounds to attend Biola, to be employed here, and to participate in the fellowship and mission to which we are called, always keeping in mind our desire to pursue excellence in all we do.
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