Philosophy
Exceptions to this policy are noted under the appropriate departments (please note the unit difference per semester for classical languages). International students for whom English is a second language need not take a foreign language under certain circumstances. In addition, students who have acquired a second language without taking high school or college classes in it may be eligible for a waiver of the requirement by taking a foreign language exam. If the exam is passed, a waiver will be granted for the corresponding GE foreign language requirement (4 or 12 units). Credit is not given for these exams. (For advisement see the Modern Language Department.) All non–native speakers of English will be able to count 12 units of English 103–109 toward graduation. For students pursuing the B.A. degree, the 12 units of ESL will satisfy the foreign language requirement unless majoring in Bible, which requires Greek or Hebrew. For students pursuing the B.S. degree, four units will satisfy the foreign language requirement, and an additional eight units can be counted as electives. Biola now accepts American Sign Language to fulfill the foreign language requirement.
3 units
Select 1 Course from: PHIL 210
Introduction to Logic
Introduction to Ancient Philosophy Introduction to Medieval Philosophy Introduction to Modern Philosophy
PHIL 211
64
PHIL 212
PHIL 213
Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 214
Introduction to Ethics
PHIL 215
Introduction to Philosophy & Aesthetics
PHIL 216
Physical Education
4 activities
Each student is required to complete four activities of physical education to be eligible for graduation. Selection from the following skill classes (101,110, 130, 140, 150). Students may select one unit of recreation skill and one dance class to meet the general education requirement. Note: First Aid and CPR do not count as P.E. activity credit. Four units of P.E. are required containing three different activity skills, allowing one skill to be repeated at a higher level to complete the four activities. Students 21 years of age at the time of entrance to Biola are exempt from the physical education requirement.
History
6 units
Select 1 Course from: HIST 107
United States History OR
Survey of American Government
POSC 225
Science / Mathematics
8 units
Select 1 Course from: AND HIST 207
Eight units are required in science and/or mathematical sciences. A minimum of three units in math and three units in science is required. Biology 100 with 110 and Physical Science 101 with 102 have both been designed for the student with a limited background in science. The courses in Science / Mathematics approved for General Education credit are:
World Civilizations I OR World Civilizations II
HIST 208
An alternate route for meeting the requirement for History 207 or 208, History 107 or Political Science 225 is to take the appropriate History department proficiency examination. The examinations are given twice a year in September and February. For those students, who pass the examination, upper division History courses will be substituted in lieu of History 207 or 208, History 107 and Political Science 225. Appropriate upper division coursework is determined in consultation with the History department.
Note:
Anthropology (ANTH)
220, 220L
Biology (BIOS)
100, 110, 111, 120, 130, 290
Chemistry (CHEM) Mathematics (MATH) Physical Science (PHSC)
100, 105, 112
101, 102, 103, 105, 120 or 130, 190, 210
101, 102, 103, 109, 110, 111 & 111L, 115 & 115L, 132 & 132L, 250
BIOS 252 Human Anatomy and BIOS 281 Physiology are for Nursing, Human Biolagy and Physical Education majors only, CHEM 112 is for Nursing majors. For those students who need to complete one or two units remaining in their math / science requirement, Computer Science (CSCI) 104 or Physical Science (PHSC) 105 is acceptable. Exception, those in the Bachelor of Music program or the Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Note:
Literature
3 units
Select 1 Course from: ENGL 220
Film & Literature
Literature in Context British Literature I British Literature II British Literature III American Literature I American Literature II
ENGL 230
ENGL 251
ENGL 252
ENGL 253
ENGL 281
ENGL 282
Race & Ethnicity in American Literature
ENGL 283
World Literature
ENGL 290
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