Biblical & Theological Studies Requirement Thirty units of biblical studies and theology must be included in the program of each student. Each student must take at least one course each semester until the requirement has been fulfilled. The following are required:
4 – 12 units required
Foreign Language
6 units required
History
3 units required
Literature
3 units required
Philosophy
Foundational Courses
4 units required
Physical Education
BBST 103 Biblical Interpretation & Spiritual Formation 3 BBST 105 Foundations of Christian Thought 3 BBST 109 Old Testament History & Literature 3 BBST 110 New Testament History & Literature 3
8 units required
Science / Mathematics
The courses that fulfill the general education requirement are the following: Behavioral Science 3 units Select 1 course from:
Intermediate Courses BBST 251 Theology I BBST 254 Theology II
3 3 3
ANTH 200 General Cultural Anthropology PSYC 200 Introduction to Psychology SOCI 220 Sociology SOCI 362 Social Problems Note
BBST 306 Early Christian History-Acts
Elective Courses
3 3
Upper Division Bible Elective Upper Division Bible Elective
Check the catalog to determine which majors require PSYC 200 as a support course. PSYC 200 is required for all majors leading to a teaching credential.
BBST 465 Integration Seminar
3 May be repeated with different content for a maximum of six units counted toward graduation
Communication
3 units
Select 1 Course from: COMM 100 Introduction to Public Communication COMM 170 Small Group Communication COMM 181 Introduction to Argumentation & Debate COMM 280 Oral Interpretation English 6 units Select 1 Course from: ENGL 100 Basic Studies in Critical Thinking & Writing
Note Students who select a liberal arts major may count only a total of 30 units of biblical studies and theology toward the required units for a degree. In the BOLD Program, elective units counting toward the graduation requirement cannot be taken in biblical studies. (Biblical studies and Christian education majors may count unlimited biblical studies or theology units toward the required units for a degree.) Challenge exams are available (see Biblical Studies section). Part-time students (less than 12 units per semester) are required to include at least one biblical studies and theology course within each 15 units completed at Biola University unless the 30 units requirement has been met. Part-time students seeking a degree from Biola University must complete the entire requirement as outlined above. Arts & Sciences Requirement The students must make selections from the following courses in the arts and sciences. 1 unit required First Year Seminar is not counted toward total number of units for graduation. Required of all new students and students transferring First Year Seminar
or ENGL 112 Critical Thinking & Writing I and ENGL 113 Critical Thinking & Writing II
All students scoring less than 480 on the verbal section of the SAT (or 16 ACT) must enroll in English 100, unless they receive a score of 510 or better on the SAT II Writing Exam. There will be a late make-up fee of $25 when placement exams are not taken on the dates indicated in the student's acceptance letter. Non-native English speakers who do not pass the Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE) must enroll in the prescribed English for Non-Native Speakers course(s) prior to enrolling in English 100. Note
International students, please see the English Language Studies section of the catalog for English 151, 152, 161, and 171.
with 12 units or less. Behavioral Science
3 units required
Fine Arts
3 units
Select 1 Course from: ARTS 100
3 units required
Communication
Art Appreciation
6 units required
English
ARTS 107 ARTS 108 ARTS 110
Drawing I
Figure Studies I
3 units required
Fine Arts
2-D Design
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