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those scoring between 88 iBT and 100 iBT on the TOEFL will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. (See Admission Requirements for the Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs in Educational Studies.) International Students English Skills Requirements International students and those for whom English is a second language who are applying to Talbot graduate programs (not doctoral) will fall into one of two categories with respect to English Skills Requirements: 1. Those who score above 100 iBT on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) will take the Talbot Writing Proficiency Exam (TWPE; see above). 2. Those who do not take the TOEFL prior to admission, or whose TOEFL score is at or below 100 iBT, are required to take the Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE) prior to registration for classes. The BEPE results will determine whether enrollment in appropriate ESL course work will be required. Talbot master's level coursework may or may not be allowed during the time a student is taking ESL coursework, depending on the level of placement. Classification of Students M.A.
6 credits of Bible Content and Interpretation 6 credits of Theological Methodology and Interpretation Linguistic Skills A minimum of 12 credits in one of the following: French German Greek Hebrew Latin Spanish Arranged Courses
Arranged Courses are required courses or electives listed in the Catalog, but in which a student is unable to enroll due to a scheduling conflict. Arrangements may be made with a faculty member who agrees to guide the student in studying course content and fulfilling requirements individually apart from the scheduled class meeting. An Arranged Course form is used for adding this type of course to a student's schedule and is obtainable in the Office of the Registrar. Independent Studies Independent Studies are an integral part of the Biola University experience. An Independent Study is a course which does not appear in the Catalog, is initiated by the student, and the student then works independently toward the goals and objectives outlined by the professor on an Arranged Course form. Students who are in good standing and not on probation are eligible to enroll in an Independent Study. A maximum of 6 credits may be taken by a student in independent study and/or arranged coursework during the student's degree program. Theological Studies Digital Courses These digital courses offer lectures in an MP3 format by outstanding biblical scholars. They are available as electives or prerequisites for degree-seeking Talbot students. Students desiring to purchase these courses for non-credit, personal use may contact the office of the Dean of Faculty. Students who experience irresolvable scheduling problems previous to graduation may use them to meet their requirements. They may not normally be used in lieu of required courses. The use of Theological Studies Digital Courses is limited as follows: Elective Credits or Irresolvable Scheduling Problem
1-28 credits 29+ credits
First Year
Second Year
M.Div.
1-28 credits 29-57 credits 58-86 credits 87+ credits
First Year
Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Pre-Seminary Study The following pre-seminary study guidelines are recommended for students who are planning to attend Talbot. The student should plan his or her collegiate curriculum so that moderate competence will be possessed in all of these areas and skills developed so that one can communicate easily, having the ability to write and speak clearly with correct English prose. Note: The number of credits indicated is the suggested minimum number of semester credits for each discipline.
General Understandings Humanity:
6 credits 6 credits 2 credits
Master of Divinity
Master of Arts
3 credits of Philosophy 3 credits of Psychology Modern Social Institutions and Problems: 6 credits of Social Science Cultural History: 6 credit of History 3 credits of Fine Arts Science and Technology: 8 credits of Math/Science Modes of Communication: 9 credits of English Composition and Literature 3 credits of Speech Theological Understandings
Master of Arts in Christian Education Accelerated
2 credits
Certificate Programs
Courses include a syllabus in a PDF format which provides a broad outline of the lectures, review questions and a bibliography. Requirements for credit include textbook assignments, collateral reading, research papers and examinations, all of which are outlined in a programmed syllabus. Regular tuition fees are charged for each course regardless of the number of credits for which a student is already enrolled and include costs of the MP3 files and programmed syllabus. Students who desire graduate credit for Theological Studies Digital courses must meet the normal requirements for admission to Talbot and register for the courses
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