Biola University 2014–15 Catalog
Core Requirements Thirty-nine credits (24 of which must be upper-division) are required and include: CEED 150 Foundations of Ministry
accelerated Master of Arts or Master of Divinity programs offered at Talbot School of Theology. Several concentrations are offered with the M.A. degree. Specific information and qualifications for these degree programs may be secured through an academic advisor in the C.E. department or from the Talbot admissions office. Retreat Each year during the Fall Semester, the Christian Ministries department sponsors an all student retreat for the purpose of facilitating department-wide community building, communication, spiritual formation, team building, and academic advising. There is a non-refundable $175 fee assessed at the beginning of each academic year for this event. All students are expected to attend this event. Any student seeking an exception should contact the Chair of the Department. Cinema and Media Arts, B.A. Mission Biola’s Cinema and Media Arts major seeks to usher in a new renaissance in media arts. We follow God as the ultimate creative force and communicate this with the world around us. Our location in Southern California allows us to access media professionals working in Hollywood, securing guest speakers, prime internships and additional resources via our Biola Studio Task Force. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Cinema and Media Arts, students will be able to: 1. Identify the basic components of theory, history and practices of cinema and media arts (ULO 1). 2. Demonstrate their ability to integrate their faith and distinguish between biblical and unbiblical practices in the cinema and media arts discipline (ULO 2). 3. Apply their knowledge of cinema and media arts to the world of their craft (ULO 3). Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Cinema and Media Arts Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Cinema and Media Arts. A Cinema and Media Arts degree is 45 credits, of which 24 must be upper-division. Choose one of the concentrations listed below. Admission Requirements The Entertainment Industry is a highly competitive, creative, and demanding business. Admission to Cinema and Media Arts (CMA) is separate from and contingent upon your admission to Biola University. Admission to Biola University does not guarantee admission into the CMA major. Applications to the CMA major will not be considered until after the applicant has been admitted to Biola University. Notifications concerning your acceptance to the CMA major will be processed by groups as listed on the application schedule page available from the Admissions Department. After you have completed your application to Biola University, submit your application to the CMA major by the appropriate deadline. See the application schedule page. Your application to the CMA major should include the following items. 1. Completed CMA Application Form. 2. Typed short answers to the questions on the second page of the Application Form. 3. Three references with e-mail addresses. 4. Any examples of your work or accomplishments you would want us to review. Quantity is not necessarily correlated with quality. We prefer one good example. Please be assured that media production experience is not a prerequisite for admission into the CMA major. Our program will show you how to use the tools. We are more interested in leadership
Credit(s): 3.
Psychology of Learning and Development Leadership Development
CEED 242
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CEED 254 CEED 255 CEED 260 CEED 312 CEED 313 CEED 326 CEED 330 CEED 415
Foundations of Spiritual Formation Interpersonal and Cross Cultural Relationships in Christian Ministry
Christian Ministry Skills
Christian Ministry Discipleship
Counseling Methods
Biblical Research and Interpretation Organization and Administration of Christian Ministries Internship in Christian Ministries
Credit(s): 3.
CEED 465 Credit(s): 9. As a Christian Ministries major, the following Bible courses must Methods of Bible Study Credit(s): 3. BBST 320 is to be taken as one of the two upper-division Bible Elective options. BBST 465 Integration Seminar Credit(s): 3. be taken: BBST 320 BBST 465 is a course offered by various departments, Christian Ministries majors are required to take the “Christian Ministries” section specifically. Concentrations In addition to the 39-credit core, each student is encouraged to select a concentration of 8 credits to be taken within the Christian Ministries Department to fulfill his/her elective requirements. There are four concentrations from which a student may choose that reflect a broad variety of ministry options in this field: Child, Youth, Adult and Family, or Diversified. The Diversified concentration allows the student to design a program that best suits his/her vocational interests. Regardless, all students in Christian Ministries must complete a minimum of 24 upper- division credits in CEED coursework in order to graduate. Adult and Family Vocational opportunities with this concentration include director/ pastor of adult and family ministries or associate pastor with responsibilities in these areas. Youth Vocational opportunities for youth concentration would include a local church youth director or minister, a club director for youth parachurch agencies, a youth camp director, a Christian education director in a church that emphasizes youth or an assistant or associate pastor with responsibilities for youth. Children Vocational opportunities with this option include children’s director or minister in a local church, a staff member with organizations that minister to children in the United States or on a mission field, or a writer of programming materials and curriculum for use with children and preschoolers. Diversified This option is for those who wish to design a concentration unique to their interests. Students interested in areas such as ministry- based camping, counseling, music and worship arts, intercultural ministry, media ministry, and the like will find an opportunity to integrate ministry training with those particular fields of study. For those who desire to pursue graduate work, the undergraduate major has been designed to prepare the student for continued academic and professional development through enrollment in a theological seminary. The student graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries may be able to take advantage of
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