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Talbot School of Theology - Graduate
13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
and activities, Talbot does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant's race, color, sex, handicap or national or ethnic origin. Entrance requirements for each program are listed on the page describing that program under the heading, Admission Requirements. Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student's academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Talbot Writing Proficiency Examination (TWPE) Advanced compositional skills, commensurate with graduate-level theological studies, are foundational and indispensable, both in terms of educational and ministerial success. Based on objective criteria, some new students will be required to take the Talbot Writing Proficiency Exam (TWPE) prior to registration for the first semester. TWPE results will determine whether enrollment in TTSS 520 will be required. If required, this course must be taken in the first semester of seminary study (see course description). Students who receive a grade of "NC" (No Credit) in this course must repeat the course (the course is graded on a Credit/No Credit basis). Academic Load The minimum full-time load is 9 credits for those in the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts and Master of Theology degree programs. Those carrying less than the full-time load are considered part-time students. The standard student load in the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program is 12 credits. A student is permitted to carry a maximum of 12 credits each semester. To exceed this maximum load, the student must petition their program coordinator to approve their credits between 13 and 18 credits. A maximum of 10 credits may be taken by a student in a combination of Arranged Courses, Independent Studies, and Theological Studies Digital Courses to be counted toward a student's program. Doctoral students are considered full time for a maximum of two years in the dissertation phase of their program. A credit is generally considered to consist of one class hour (50 minutes) a week for a semester. In some cases, such as laboratory sessions, a credit may involve more than one class period a week. As indicated on the curriculum charts for each program, the various curricula require 14–18 credits per semester in order to graduate in the number of years specified by the chart. However, students who find it necessary to work 20 or more hours weekly to provide living expenses should plan to reduce their academic load. Such a reduction would extend the time required for a degree program, though participation in Summer session and Interterm could help offset the difference. Admission of International Students It is essential that students from other countries be able to understand directions and lectures in English and also to be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken English immediately upon arrival on campus. In order that the applicant's proficiency in English may be determined, the applicant must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) as administered by the Educational Testing Service at the nearest overseas examination center. The minimum score for admission is a general score of 88 iBT or higher with a minimum subtest score of 22 in speaking and a minimum subtest score of 20 in writing for graduate admissions; 100 iBT for Th.M. students, D.Min students, ISF students and doctoral students. The D.Min., Ph.D. and Ed.D. in Educational Studies programs also require a score of 4.0 or above on the Test for Written English (TWE). Preference in admission will be given to applicants with TOEFL scores of 100 iBT or over, and 4.0 or over on the TWE. However,
Tel: (562) 944-0351 ext. 5814 E-mail: grad.housing@biola.edu Meal Plans
Residents of graduate housing and commuter graduate students are welcome to purchase any meal plan, though are not required to do so. There are several meal plan options for the busy non-resident to choose from, including the Block Plan which combines 40 meals during the semester with $75 flex dollars to spend in any of the on-campus dining facilities. Five flex, 10 meal plan,10 flex, 12 flex, 15 flex and 20 flex meal plans are available. Flex dollars may be added at any dining facility with cash or credit card. Current students may also charge it to a student account at my.biola.edu (https://login.biola.edu/mybiola/login). Residents of graduate/married housing and commuter graduate students may also purchase Commuter Dollars that can be used in Café Biola, Eagle's Nest (a food court), The Talon (a grab 'n go), Common Grounds (a coffee house) and the coffee cart. Each purchase receives a 10% discount at any dining register. For more information contact Auxiliary Services, (562) 944-0351, extension 5810. Talbot Support Ministries Director: Dr. Mick Boersma Talbot Support Ministries (TSM) is a service-oriented ministry directed toward recent Talbot alumni and their spouses who are primarily focused on pastoral or missions careers. This program, led by the director and his wife, is distinguished by commitment to the following distinctives: • Relationship: established with incoming students, continued through seminary studies and the first five to seven years of professional ministry. • Credibility: the program director and his wife have extensive experience in ministry and work to keep current on changes and issues affecting Talbot graduates. • Safety: an environment is provided in which alumni are assured of confidentiality and freedom to share their lives openly. • Purposefulness: TSM initiates and maintains contact with alumni through newsletters, personal notes, phone calls, e-mail and on-site visits when possible. • Resources: TSM seeks to provide helpful resources such as networking with other graduates, contact with placement opportunities and professional and personal counsel. Admission Requirements Correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the Office of Graduate Admissions, which will supply the proper forms. When these application forms and all transcripts of previous academic training have been filed, accompanied by the application fee, an admissions decision will be made. Official notification will be sent by mail to the applicant. The application deadline for the Fall is July 1 and for the Spring is December 1. Applications may be submitted after these deadlines, but will be considered only if space is available and time allows. Late applications may be postponed to later terms. Talbot School of Theology desires only qualified students and personnel who are committed to Jesus Christ. However, in the admission of students, the hiring of employees or the operation of any of its programs
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