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.
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F. Seek to view themselves and others as God does.
G. Participate in service and experiential learning opportunities.
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