Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
T albot S chool of T heology
the world. In keeping with this goal, every department is geared to emphasize the clear and accurate exposition of the Scriptures. The biblical languages are utilized to expose the inner meaning of the inspired text. Bible exposition, whether by synthesis or analysis, presents a connected and related interpretation of the infallible Book. Systematic theology moves toward a well-organized and structured arrangement of biblical truth. Historical theology engages itself to acquaint the student with the progress of the inerrant Word among the household of faith throughout the Christian era. Philosophy furnishes the elements whereby the servant of Christ may give a well-developed reason for the faith that is within. Missions, Christian ministry and leadership, and Christian education strive to perfect in the student a skillful and winsome presentation of the truth, privately and publicly. Talbot stands for one faith, one integrated curriculum, one eternal Word of God and its effective proclamation to this generation with its multiplicity of needs. Practically It is the purpose of the seminary to prepare for the gospel ministry those who believe, live and preach the great historic doctrines of faith that have been committed to the church. To realize these broad objectives, the seminary offers nine degree programs, each with its own distinctive purpose. Degrees Offered Talbot School of Theology offers the following degree programs: • Master of Divinity • Master of Arts * • Master of Arts in Christian Education
Faculty Dean:
Clinton E. Arnold, Ph.D.
Dean of the Faculty:
Scott B. Rae, Ph.D.
Associate Dean:
Douglas W. Geringer, M.Div., Douglas Huffman, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean:
Aaron F. Devine, M.A.
Distinguished Professors:
Moreland, R. Saucy, Wilkins Arnold, Berding, Boersma, Carr, Coe, Curtis, Edwards, Eguizabal, Finley, Geivett, Gomes, Hagg, Hellerman, Holloman, Horner, Hubbard, Huffman, Hutchison, Issler, R. Johnson, Langer, Lawson, Lunde, McIntosh, Pierce, Rae, W. Russell, M. Saucy, Sunukjian, Talley, J. Ten Elshof, Thoennes, M. Williams Anizor, Barber, Cardoza, Draycott, Esqueda, Geringer, Z. Glaser, Hultberg, Jung, Keehn, J. Kim, Lee-Barnewall, Lister, Lockett, Manning, McKinley, McMartin, Naidu, Oakes, Pickavance, Porter, Price, Rhee, Seymour, Shin, Song, Way
Professors:
Associate Professors:
• Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership • Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care • Master of Theology
• Ph.D. in Educational Studies • Ed.D. in Educational Studies • Doctor of Ministry
Assistant Professors:
Trimm, Volkmer
Candidates for degrees must demonstrate an exemplary Christian character, a commitment to communicate the truth of the Word of God, and a promise of usefulness in Christian service. * Students receiving a concentration in Bible Exposition, Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Philosophy, Spiritual Formation, or Biblical and Theological Studies/Diversified will have “Master of Arts” only printed on their diplomas. Additional educational options/programs offered through Talbot are highlighted below: Talbot After Hours Late afternoon, evening and Saturday classes are regularly offered at the La Mirada campus. This arrangement provides an opportunity to take several courses each semester, when other responsibilities prevent enrollment as a full-time student. Courses offered are identical in content to those provided in the daytime schedule and are applicable toward the degree programs of the seminary. Holy Land Studies Talbot School of Theology will transfer up to 12 credits of elective credit for graduate-level courses taken at Jerusalem University College, Jerusalem, Israel. Study tours for credit are also offered. Talbot’s Spiritual Formation Focus Mission The mission of the Spiritual Formation Focus at Talbot School of Theology and the Institute for Spiritual Formation centers on students more deeply understanding and participating in life in Christ and cooperating with the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, whose purpose is to form persons into the image of Christ through union with the Triune God. A major objective is opening the heart in truth to the New Covenant work of Christ and the ministry of the Spirit in sanctification. The resulting change of character or fruit of the Spirit is accomplished through cooperation with the Indwelling Spirit and not by means of human efforts alone. Purpose The purpose of Talbot’s Spiritual Formation Focus is to provide
Mission The mission of Talbot School of Theology is the development of disciples of Jesus Christ whose thought processes, character and lifestyles reflect those of our Lord, and who are dedicated to disciple making throughout the world. Both the nature and the purpose of Talbot School of Theology are elaborated more specifically in the following paragraphs and further expanded at various places throughout the catalog as noted under each heading. Theologically The theological position of Talbot School of Theology is Christian, protestant, and theologically conservative. The school is interdenominational by nature and is thoroughly committed to the proclamation of the great historic doctrines of the Christian church. It definitely and positively affirms historic orthodoxy in the framework of an evangelical and premillennial theology that is derived from a grammatico-historical interpretation of the Bible. It earnestly endeavors to make these great doctrinal truths a vital reality in the spiritual life of this present generation. The seminary aims to train students who believe and propagate the great doctrines of the faith as they are summarized in our Statement of Doctrine and Explanatory Notes. Spiritually It is the purpose of Talbot to develop in the lives of its students a spiritual life that is in harmony with the great doctrines taught, so that they may grow in the grace as well as in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Specifically, the goal is to educate and graduate students characterized by commitment to serving Christ, missionary and evangelistic zeal and a solid knowledge of the Scriptures. To accomplish these objectives the seminary conducts a chapel program and gives attention to its students’ ministry/service
opportunities. Academically
It is the purpose of the seminary to provide its students with the best in theological education so they may be equipped to preach and teach the Word of God intelligently and present it zealously to
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