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Catalog 2011-2012 Biola University
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Biola University Catalog 2011-2012
Published by:
Biola University Office of the Registrar Paula Carrigan, Editor Betty Ann Wytcherley, Co-Editor Mallory Olivarez, Co-Editor
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Contents General Information............................. 1 General Information ......................... 2 Historical Sketch ............................. 2 The Mission of Biola University....... 2 The University Vision ...................... 2 Vision .............................................. 2 The Goals of the University............. 2 Accreditation & Affiliations .............. 3 Doctrinal Statement......................... 3 Teaching Biblical Studies ................ 4 Diversity Statement ......................... 4 Chapel............................................. 5 The Community of La Mirada.......... 5 The Biola University Campus.......... 5 Biola Educational Centers............... 5 The Library ...................................... 6 Media Services ............................... 6 Center for Christian Thought........... 6 Center for Learning Enrichment, Assessment & Research (CLEAR) . 6 Distance Learning ........................... 6 Summer Session............................. 7 Interterm.......................................... 7 Army ROTC .................................... 7 Air Force ROTC .............................. 8 Financial Information ....................... 9 Application Fee ............................... 9 Room .............................................. 9 Meal Plan ........................................ 9 Graduate Student Housing Rates ... 9 Tuition Information 2011 / 2012 .... 10 General Fees ................................ 11 Special Fees - Undergraduate ...... 12 Special Fees - Graduate ............... 12 Music Fees.................................... 13 Typical Costs ................................ 13 Payment Options .......................... 13 Personal Checks ........................... 14 Down Payment.............................. 14 Finance Charges........................... 14 Financial Aid Information .............. 16 Undergraduate Financial Aid ........ 16 Graduate Financial Aid ................. 17 General Financial Aid Information. 18 Application for Aid ......................... 18 Financial Aid Disbursements ........ 18 Financial Aid Withdrawal / Return of Aid Policy ...................................... 18 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy ............................................ 19 Admission, Registration & Graduation Requirements ............. 20 Enrollment Deposit........................ 20 Re-Admission................................ 20 Admission of Non-Native English- Speaking Students ........................ 20 Veterans........................................ 22 Course Selection (Phase I) ........... 22 Registration (Phase II) .................. 22 Add / Drops ................................... 22 Withdrawal .................................... 22 Student's Records ......................... 22
Attendance .................................... 22 Grades .......................................... 23 Repeated Courses ........................ 24 Grade Reports............................... 24 Grade Changes............................. 24 Dean's List .................................... 24 Auditors ......................................... 24 Academic Load ............................. 24 Independent Study / Arranged Course........................................... 24 Classification of Students.............. 25 Numbering of Courses .................. 25 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).................................. 25 Transcript Request........................ 25 Name Changes ............................. 26 Extracurricular Activities................ 26 Degrees Offered............................ 26 Undergraduate Programs.............. 26 Graduate Programs....................... 28 Post-Graduate Transfer Credit ...... 29 Commencement ............................ 29 Summary of University Enrollment Fall Semester 2010 ....................... 29 Summary of University Graduating Class 2009 - 2010 Academic Year ...................................................... 30 Graduation Rate Disclosure .......... 30 Academic & Behavioral Standards .......................................................... 31 Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress........................................ 31 Academic Probation ...................... 31 Financial Aid ................................. 31 Athletics & Extracurricular Activities ...................................................... 31 Academic Integrity......................... 31 Fraudulent Records....................... 31 Biola University Community Standards...................................... 32 Student Services ............................ 33 Residence Life .............................. 33 The Residence Halls ..................... 33 Housing for Graduate Students..... 33 Residence Requirements .............. 33 Housing Reservation..................... 33 Continuing Students: Procedure for Reserving Campus Housing ......... 33 Commuter Students ...................... 33 Food Service ................................. 33 Duplicating Center......................... 34 Bookstore ...................................... 34 Computer Store............................. 34 Health Services ............................. 34 Campus Safety.............................. 34 Immigration Services..................... 34 International Student Services ...... 34 The Learning Center ..................... 35 Academic Advising........................ 35 Counseling Services ..................... 36 Career Development ..................... 36 Writing Center ............................... 36 Appeals & Grievances................... 36 Off-campus Semester & Study Tours Programs ......................................... 37
Curriculum Requirements.............. 37 CCCU: Fall and Spring BestSemester Programs ............... 37 American Studies Program (ASP). 37 Australia Studies Centre (ASC)..... 38 China Studies Program (CSP) ...... 38 Contemporary Music Center (CMC) ...................................................... 38 India Studies Program (ISP).......... 39 Latin American Studies Program (LAS) ............................................. 39 Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAF) ............................................. 39 Middle East Studies Program (MES) ...................................................... 40 Oxford Summer Programme (OSP) ...................................................... 40 Scholars' Semester in Oxford (SSO) ...................................................... 40 Uganda Studies Program (USP) ... 40 Washington Journalism Center (WJC) ............................................ 41 Other Affiliated Fall and Spring Off- campus Semester Programs......... 41 Biola London (BLS) ....................... 41 Creation Care Study Program (CCSP) .......................................... 41 Development Studies in Honduras (DSP) ............................................ 41 Focus Leadership Institute (FFI) ... 42 International Student Exchange Program (ISE) ............................... 42 New York Center for Art & Media Studies (NYB) ............................... 42 Biola Interterm and Summer Study Tours ............................................. 42 Art European Study Tour (IP)........ 42 Biola Shakespeare (BS) ................ 42 Biola Sundance (SD)..................... 43 Japan Film Program (JFP) ............ 43 NY Urban Research (NY).............. 43 Spiritual Formation Summer Program (SF) ............................................... 43 Talbot Bible Lands (TI) .................. 43 Torrey Off-campus Programs (TH) 43 Undergraduate Requirements & Policies ............................................ 44 High School Record ...................... 44 Admission Procedure .................... 44 Home-schooled Students .............. 44 Notification .................................... 44 Transfer Students.......................... 44 Transfer of Units............................ 45 Distance Education ....................... 45 Bible Residency Requirement ....... 45 General Education Options for Transfer Students.......................... 45 Advanced Placement Program ..... 45 College Level Examination Program ...................................................... 45 Challenging a Course.................... 46 Academic Standards ..................... 46 General Education Program.......... 46 General Education Course Substitutions.................................. 49
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Electives........................................ 49 Torrey Honors Institute.................. 50 Faculty ............................................. 50 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 50 Program Plan ................................ 50 Torrey Houses .............................. 50 Torrey Off-campus Programs ....... 51 Courses (YMDT) ........................... 51 Pre-Professional Programs ........... 53 Pre-Medicine ................................. 53 Pre-Dentistry ................................. 53 Pre-Chiropractic ............................ 53 Pre-Physical Therapy.................... 53 Other Post-Graduate Health Professional Programs.................. 53 Pre-Engineering ............................ 53 Pre-Speech / Language Pathology & Pre-Audiology ............................... 54 Pre-Seminary ................................ 54 Pre-Bible Translation .................... 54 Student Activities ........................... 55 Spiritual Development ................... 55 Student Government For Undergraduates ............................ 55 Student Government for Graduate Students ........................................ 55 Student Missionary Union ............. 55 Athletics ........................................ 55 Student Media ............................... 55 Theatre Productions...................... 55 Forensics ...................................... 56 Spiritual Life .................................. 56 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS ...... 57 Anthropology .................................. 58 Faculty .......................................... 58 Mission.......................................... 58 Learning Outcomes....................... 58 Degree Program............................ 58 Minor ............................................. 59 Courses (ANTH) ........................... 60 Applied Linguistics & TESOL........ 63 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 63 Minor ............................................. 63 Courses (INAL & INTE)................. 63 Art .................................................... 66 Mission.......................................... 66 Learning Outcomes....................... 66 Degree Program............................ 66 Minor ............................................. 68 Courses (ARTS)............................ 68 Biblical & Theological Studies ...... 71 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 71 Biblical Studies Challenge Exam .. 71 Degree Program............................ 71 General Bible Requirements ......... 71 Biblical & Theological Studies Minor ...................................................... 72 Courses (BBST) ............................ 72 Biblical Languages......................... 74 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 74 Courses (BLGR & BLHE) .............. 74 Biological Sciences........................ 75 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 75 Degree Program............................ 75
Minor ............................................. 76 Courses (BIOS) ............................. 78 Business Administration ............... 82 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 82 Degree Program............................ 82 Minor ............................................. 83 Courses (BUSN) ........................... 83 Chemistry & Biochemistry............. 87 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 87 Degree Program............................ 87 Minor ............................................. 88 Courses (CHEM) ........................... 88 Chemistry, Physics & Engineering90 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 90 Degree Programs.......................... 90 Minors ........................................... 91 Courses (PHSC) ........................... 91 Christian Ministries ........................ 94 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 94 Degree Program............................ 94 Minor ............................................. 95 Courses (CEED) ........................... 95 Cinema and Media Arts.................. 98 Mission & Learning Outcomes ...... 98 Degree Program............................ 99 Courses (CNMA) ......................... 100 Communication Sciences & Disorders....................................... 103 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 103 Degree Program.......................... 103 Courses (CODS) ......................... 103 Communication Studies .............. 105 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 105 Degree Programs........................ 105 Minor ........................................... 106 Courses (COMM) ........................ 107 Computer Science ........................ 110 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 110 Degree Program.......................... 110 Minor ........................................... 110 Courses (CSCI) ........................... 110 Education ...................................... 112 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 112 Liberal Studies Degree Program. 112 Minors ......................................... 116 Courses (LEDU) .......................... 116 English........................................... 119 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 119 International Students ................. 119 English Second Language (ESL) 119 Minor ........................................... 120 Courses (ENGL).......................... 120 History ........................................... 123 Mission ........................................ 123 Learning Outcomes..................... 123 Degree Program.......................... 123 Minor ........................................... 124 Courses (HIST) ........................... 125 Geography..................................... 129 Courses (HGEO) ......................... 129 Humanities .................................... 130 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 130 Degree Program.......................... 130 Intercultural Studies..................... 131 Mission ........................................ 131
Learning Outcomes ..................... 131 Degree Program.......................... 131 Minors ......................................... 134 Courses (INCS) ........................... 135 Journalism & Integrated Media ... 139 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 139 Degree Program.......................... 140 Minor ........................................... 142 Courses (JOUR).......................... 142 Kinesiology, Health & Physical Education ...................................... 146 Mission ........................................ 146 Department Objectives................ 146 Degree Program.......................... 146 Minor ........................................... 148 Courses (PEED).......................... 148 Mathematics .................................. 150 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 150 Degree Program.......................... 150 Minor ........................................... 151 Courses (MATH) ......................... 151 Modern Languages....................... 153 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 153 Degree Program.......................... 153 Minor ........................................... 154 Courses....................................... 154 Conservatory of Music ................. 158 Mission ........................................ 158 Learning Outcomes ..................... 158 Degree Programs ........................ 158 Minor ........................................... 161 Courses (MUSC) ......................... 162 Nursing .......................................... 168 Mission ........................................ 168 Learning Outcomes ..................... 168 Degree Program.......................... 169 Courses (NURS) ......................... 172 Philosophy .................................... 175 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 175 Degree Program.......................... 175 Minor ........................................... 176 Courses (PHIL) ........................... 176 Political Science ........................... 178 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 178 Degree Program.......................... 178 Minor ........................................... 179 Courses (POSC) ......................... 179 Psychology.................................... 182 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 182 Degree Program.......................... 182 Minor ........................................... 182 Courses (PSYC).......................... 182 Social Science .............................. 185 Mission & Learning Outcome ...... 185 Degree Program.......................... 185 Sociology....................................... 186 Mission ........................................ 186 Learning Outcomes ..................... 186 Degree Program.......................... 186 Minor ........................................... 186 Courses (SOCI)........................... 186 Urban Studies ............................... 189 Mission ........................................ 189 Learning Outcomes ..................... 189 Degree Program.......................... 189
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General Studies ............................ 190 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 190 Courses (GNST) ......................... 190 GRADUATE PROGRAMS................. 191 Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics ................................... 192 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 192 Admission Requirements ............ 192 Delivery Formats ......................... 192 Graduation Requirements ........... 192 Distance Learning Course Fees.. 193 Independent Study Courses........ 193 Courses (CSAP).......................... 193 Master of Arts in Science & Religion ........................................................ 196 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 196 Admission Requirements ............ 196 Graduation Requirements ........... 196 Curriculum................................... 196 Courses (CSSR) ......................... 196 School of Professional Studies ...... 199 Undergraduate Programs ............ 200 Mission........................................ 200 Objectives ................................... 200 BOLD Program.............................. 201 Organizational Leadership .......... 202 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 202 Degree Program.......................... 202 Courses (ORLD) ......................... 202 Psychology ................................... 204 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 204 Degree Program.......................... 204 Courses (CPSY).......................... 205 Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership .................................... 206 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 206 Distance-Learning Format .......... 206 Admission Requirements ............ 206 Graduation Requirements ........... 206 Courses (CSOL).......................... 207 Talbot School of Theology .............. 209 Talbot School of Theology .......... 210 Mission........................................ 210 Degrees Offered ......................... 210 Talbot's Spiritual Formation Focus .................................................... 211 Accreditation ............................... 212 Support Services......................... 213 Admission Requirements ............ 213 Advanced Standing ..................... 215 Reduction .................................... 216 Course Prefixes .......................... 216 Graduation Information ............... 216 Talbot Graduate Student Awards 217 Master of Divinity Programs........ 219 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 219 Admission Requirements ............ 219 Concentration Requirements ...... 219 Graduation Requirements ........... 220 Master of Divinity Biblical Languages Requirement................................ 220 Concentrations & Curriculum ...... 220 Master of Arts ............................... 229
Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 229 Admission Requirements ............ 229 Graduation Requirements ........... 229 Concentration Requirements ...... 229 Curriculum................................... 229 Concentrations with Curriculum .. 230 Master of Arts in Christian Education ...................................... 235 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 235 Admission Requirements ............ 235 Graduation Requirements ........... 235 Program Requirements ............... 235 Curriculum................................... 236 Advanced Standing ..................... 236 The Accelerated Program ........... 236 Curriculum................................... 236 Master of Arts in Christian Ministry & Leadership................................. 238 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 238 Admission Requirements ............ 238 Graduation Requirements ........... 238 Concentration Requirements ...... 238 Pastoral Care & Counseling Core Curriculum................................... 238 Women's Ministries Concentration .................................................... 239 Women's Ministries Curriculum…239 Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation & Soul Care ................................... 241 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 241 Admission Requirements ............ 241 Graduation Requirements ........... 242 Curriculum................................... 242 Certificate in Biblical Studies...... 243 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 243 Admission Requirements ............ 243 Graduation Requirements ........... 243 Curriculum................................... 243 Certificate in Messianic Jewish Studies........................................... 244 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 244 Admission Requirements ............ 244 Graduation Requirements ........... 244 Curriculum................................... 244 Certificate in Spiritual Formation 246 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 246 Admission Requirements ............ 246 Graduation Requirements ........... 246 Curriculum................................... 246 Master of Theology....................... 248 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 248 Admission Requirements ............ 248 Graduation Requirements ........... 248 Major Areas of Academic Study.. 249 Program Options ......................... 249 Program Requirements ............... 249 Concurrent Enrollment Option..... 250 Comprehensive Examinations .... 250 Thesis Option .............................. 250 Ph.D. & Ed.D. in Educational Studies ........................................................ 251 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 251 Distinctives .................................. 251 Degrees Offered.......................... 251 Graduation Requirements ........... 252
Admission Requirements ............ 252 General Academic Information.... 253 Curriculum................................... 255 Courses (TTDE) .......................... 260 Doctor of Ministry ......................... 263 Mission ........................................ 263 Learning Outcomes ..................... 263 D.Min. Program Timeline ............ 263 D.Min. Program Components...... 263 Admission Requirements ............ 264 Graduation Requirements ........... 264 Degree Specialty Tracks ............. 264 Courses (TTMN) ......................... 267 Bible Exposition ........................... 271 Objectives ................................... 271 Courses (TTBE) .......................... 271 Christian Education...................... 273 Objective ..................................... 273 Courses (TTCE) .......................... 273 Christian Ministry & Leadership . 277 Objectives ................................... 277 Courses (TTPT) .......................... 277 Missions & Intercultural Studies for Talbot ............................................. 281 Objectives ................................... 281 Courses (ISAL, ISAN, ISCL) ....... 281 New Testament Language & Literature ....................................... 283 Objectives ................................... 283 Preparation for Study .................. 283 Competency Requirement........... 283 Courses (TTNT) .......................... 283 Old Testament & Semitics ........... 286 Objectives ................................... 286 Courses (TTOT) .......................... 286 Philosophy of Religion & Ethics . 288 Objectives ................................... 288 Courses (TTPH) .......................... 288 Research Languages ................... 290 Courses (TTRL) .......................... 290 Research & Writing: Special Studies ........................................................ 291 Courses (TTSS) .......................... 291 Spiritual Formation (Institute) ..... 292 Objectives ................................... 292 Co-curricular Requirements ........ 292 Courses (TTSF) .......................... 292 Theology - Historical Theology ... 296 Objectives ................................... 296 Courses (TTHT) .......................... 296 Courses (TTPM).......................... 297 Theology - Systematic Theology 298 Objectives ................................... 298 Courses (TTTH) .......................... 298 Thesis ............................................ 300 Courses (TTHE) .......................... 300 Theological Studies Digital Courses ........................................................ 301 Courses (TTTS) .......................... 301 Institute for Spiritual Formation ..... 304 Institute for Spiritual Formation.. 305 Academic Programs.................... 305 Center for Spiritual Renewal ....... 305 Rosemead School of Psychology .. 306
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Rosemead School of Psychology307 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 307 Training Models in Clinical Psychology.................................. 307 Degrees Offered ......................... 307 Additional Educational Opportunities .................................................... 307 Distinctives .................................. 308 Admission Requirements ............ 310 General Academic Information.... 311 Graduation Requirements ........... 313 Course Descriptions.................... 313 Courses....................................... 318 Cook School of Intercultural Studies ........................................................... 325 Cook School of Intercultural Studies ........................................................ 326 Mission........................................ 326 Overview ..................................... 326 Graduate Information .................. 326 Admission Requirements ............ 326 Ministry in Oral Cultures Emphasis .................................................... 327 International Student Education . 328 English Language Studies Program (ELSP) ........................ 328 Program Description ................... 328 Curriculum................................... 328 Courses....................................... 329 Intercultural Studies..................... 330 Master of Arts in Missions........... 331 Objectives ................................... 331 Admission Requirements ............ 331 Graduation Requirements ........... 331 Curriculum................................... 331 Doctor of Missiology .................... 332 Objectives ................................... 332 Program Requirements ............... 332 Time Limit for Degree Completion .................................................... 332 Withdrawal & Re-admission Procedures.................................. 332 Leave of Absence ....................... 332 Oral Interview.............................. 332 Comprehensive Examinations .... 332 Field Ministry & Language Requirement................................ 332 Admission to Candidacy ............. 332 Dissertation ................................. 332 Final Oral Examination................ 333 Graduation Requirements ........... 333 Core Requirements ..................... 333 Master of Arts in Anthropology... 334 Objectives ................................... 334 Program & Entrance Requirements .................................................... 334 Graduation Requirements ........... 334 Curriculum................................... 334 International Affairs and Intercultural Education ................ 335 Learning Outcomes..................... 335 Degrees Offered ......................... 335
Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies........................................... 336 Objectives ................................... 336 Program Requirements ............... 336 Curriculum................................... 336 Doctor of Philosophy ................... 337 Program Requirements ............... 337 Time Limit for Degree Completion .................................................... 337 Withdrawal & Re-admission Procedures.................................. 337 Leave of Absence ....................... 337 Comprehensive Examinations .... 337 Admission to Candidacy.............. 337 Dissertation ................................. 337 Final Oral Examination................ 337 Graduation Requirements ........... 337 Residency Requirement .............. 338 Ph.D. in Intercultural Education .. 339 Objectives ................................... 339 Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies ...... 340 Objectives ................................... 340 Courses (ISAN, ISCL) ................. 340 Applied Linguistics & TESOL...... 348 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 348 Admission Requirements ............ 348 Foundational Requirements ........ 348 Program Requirements ............... 348 Graduation Requirements ........... 349 Course Descriptions.................... 349 Graduate Certificate in TESOL ... 349 Master of Arts in TESOL........... 349 Objectives ................................... 349 Degree Requirements ................. 349 Certificate in Linguistics .............. 350 Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics ................................. 350 Objectives ................................... 350 Curriculum................................... 350 Concentrations ............................ 350 Master of Arts in Linguistics & Biblical Languages ................... 351 Objectives ................................... 351 Curriculum................................... 351 Courses....................................... 351 School of Education ........................ 356 School of Education ..................... 357 Mission ........................................ 357 Program Options ......................... 357 Preliminary Credentials ............... 357 Admission Requirements ............ 358 Clear Credential Program ........... 359 Admission Requirements ............ 360 Child Development Program Requirements.............................. 360 Special Education Program......... 361 Admission Requirements ............ 361 Master of Arts in Teaching (On- Campus)..................................... 361 Learning Outcomes..................... 361 Admission Requirements ............ 361 Coursework ................................. 362 Graduation Requirements ........... 363
Transfer of Credits / Units ........... 363 Master of Arts in Education (On- Campus) ..................................... 363 Learning Outcomes ..................... 363 Admission Requirements ............ 364 Concentrations ............................ 364 Graduation Requirements ........... 365 Transfer of Credits / Units ........... 365 Master of Arts in Teaching Personalized Program (Online) 365 Admission Requirements ............ 365 Program Requirements ............... 365 Graduation Requirements ........... 366 Transfer of Credits / Units ........... 366 Master of Arts in Education Teaching Concentration (Online) .................................................... 366 Admission Requirements ............ 366 Program Requirements ............... 366 Graduation Requirements ........... 367 Transfer of Credits / Units ........... 367 Master of Arts in Teaching, Teaching Concentration (Online) .................................................... 367 Admission Requirements ............ 367 Program Requirements ............... 367 Graduation Requirements ........... 368 Transfer of Credits / Units ........... 368 Master of Arts in Education Personalized Program (Online) 368 Admission Requirements ............ 368 Program Requirements ............... 368 Graduation Requirements ........... 368 Transfer of Credits / Units ........... 369 Courses (SEED).......................... 369 Crowell School of Business............ 375 Master of Business Administration ........................................................ 376 Mission & Learning Outcomes .... 376 Distinctives .................................. 376 Admission Requirements ............ 376 Graduation Requirements ........... 377 Calendar...................................... 377 Curriculum................................... 377 Courses (MBAD) ......................... 377 Appendix ....................................... 379 Board of Trustees........................ 379 University Administration............. 379 University Faculty 2011-2012 Academic Year ............................ 379 University Faculty Emeriti............ 387 Scholarships ................................. 389 Restricted Scholarships .............. 389 Academic Calendar ...................... 393 Summer Session 2011 ................ 393 Fall Semester 2011 ..................... 393 Interterm 2012............................. 393 Spring Semester 2012 ................ 393 Summer Session 2012 ................ 393 2011 - 2014 Academic Calendar. 394
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General Information
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General Information 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 Cook School of Intercultural Studies, the Crowell 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. 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. 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. 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. Vision 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. The Goals of the University The University seeks to educate Christian men and women in undergraduate and graduate programs to produce thinking Christians who: 1. Are broadly educated with a biblical foundation and worldview. 1. Appreciate with discernment the breadth of ideas and creative expressions that have shaped humanity. 2. Apply critical thinking in order to: 1. reason logically, 2. use a broad range of investigative approaches, and 3. exercise faith appropriately in the process of critical thinking. 3. Communicate and defend their ideas on the basis of evidence. 4. Hold and apply a biblically-based system of values and beliefs. 5. Develop a commitment to cross-cultural understanding and engagement in order to function and serve in a diverse world. 6. Seek to view themselves and others as God does. 7. Participate in service and experiential learning opportunities.
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2. Demonstrate competence in the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to their fields and levels of study. 1. Demonstrate competence in written and oral expression, observing the conventions of their discipline. 2. Integrate major fields of study with a biblical worldview. 3. Apply ethical principles that are consistent with biblical values 3. Understand and apply biblical knowledge. 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Bible. 2. Understand the historical roots of the Christian faith and its relevance to contemporary civilization. 3. Appropriate biblical knowledge as the foundation for continued character development and formation in the image of Christ. 4. Articulate and live out a biblical worldview. 1. Engage the world of ideas. 2. Engage their vocations as faithful stewards of God's calling. 3. Live with integrity. 4. Serve the body of Christ and others as Christ served. 5. Carry out Christ's commission to make disciples of all nations. 6. Live as responsible citizens. Accreditation & Affiliations 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).
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.
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If you wish to contact the Western Association of Schools and Colleges for any concerns, please contact them at: 985 Atlantic Ave., Suite 100; Alameda, CA 94501; (510) 748- 9001. 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. 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 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. 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. The Holy Spirit is a person, and is possessed of all the distinctively divine attributes. He is God.
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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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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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: 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 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
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