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Undergraduate Requirements and Policies
grade in a major course may be required to repeat the course to progress. Transfer students from other institutions must also maintain an average grade of "C" in all work completed at Biola University as a requirement for graduation since grades from other schools are not calculated into the student's cumulative grade point average. All students must have a minimum of a "C" average (2.00) in their major coursework. For policies regarding Academic Standing and Disqualification see the Academic and Behavioral Standards section of the catalog. Core Curriculum (GE) Program Mission Biola University's Core Curriculum (GE) provides a Christ-centered, integrated, and intellectually and spiritually transformative education that fosters cultural literacy and humble, purposeful engagement in local and global communities. Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Core Curriculum (GE): 1. Critical Thinking - Students will identify and explain a problem or issue, recognize and evaluate concepts and assumptions from multiple perspectives, ask relevant questions, analyze appropriate sources, and articulate logical, well-organized, and innovative conclusions. 2. Quantitative Reasoning - Students will gather, interpret, and draw inferences from numerical data as the foundation for evidence-based and thoughtful judgments, effectively communicating insightful and carefully qualified conclusions. 3. Oral Communication - Students will organize content cohesively, use compelling language and delivery that is audience-appropriate, incorporate supporting materials to establish credibility, and reinforce a memorable central message with civility. 4. Written Communication - Students will produce well-organized and clear writing, supported by strong, diverse evidence and precise explanation, applicable to its audience and consistent with the conventions of appropriate genres. 5. Information Literacy - Students will determine the extent of information needed, legally access and evaluate sources critically and ethically, while using information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. 6. Intercultural Competence - Students will develop an informed understanding of cultural diversity and respectfully engage people of various backgrounds, through campus, local, and global community interactions. 7. Civic Engagement - Students will evaluate ideas regarding civic freedoms and community obligations, partnering and communicating respectfully in diverse communities, systems, and structures. 8. Christ-centered Formation - Students will identify the basic contents of the Bible, explain the major doctrines of Christianity from an evangelical perspective, demonstrate how faith connects to academic disciplines, and articulate the process of spiritual formation in their lives. 9. Applied and Integrative Learning - Students will draw connections across Core courses and apply that knowledge to broad and specialized fields of study. Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement Thirty credits of biblical and theological studies must be included in the program of each traditional student (degree completion students have
a different requirement, see below). Each student must take at least one course each semester until the requirement has been fulfilled. The following are required:
Foundational Courses BBST 103
Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation Foundations of Christian Thought Old Testament History and Literature New Testament History and Literature
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BBST 105 BBST 109 BBST 110
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Intermediate Courses BBST 251
Theology I Theology II
BBST 254
Select one of the following:
BBST 306 Early Christian History - Acts BBST 316 Gospel of John BBST 326 Lukan Writings Elective Courses BBST 300/400 Upper-Division Bible Elective BBST 300/400 Upper-Division Bible Elective
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Integration Seminar 1
BBST 465
Total Credits
30
1 BBST 465 may be taken with different content for a maximum of 6 credits counted toward graduation. Students may count only a total of 30 credits of biblical and theological studies courses toward the required credits for a degree (Biblical and Theological Studies and Christian Ministries majors may count unlimited BBST credits toward those degrees). Challenge exams are available for BBST 109 and BBST 110 (see Biblical and Theological Studies section). Part-time students (less than 12 credits per semester) are required to include at least one biblical and theological studies (BBST) course within each 15 credits completed at Biola University unless the 30-credit requirement has been met. Part-time students seeking a degree from Biola University must complete the entire requirement as outlined above. Online Degree Program Biblical and Theological Studies Requirement Foundational/Intermediate Courses BBST 103 Biblical Interpretation and Spiritual Formation 3 BBST 105 Foundations of Christian Thought 3 BBST 109 Old Testament History and Literature 3 BBST 110 New Testament History and Literature 3 BBST 260 Christian Theology 3 Integration Courses
Up to five courses of integration may be used towards the Bible requirement. However, other specific BBST courses may be required. See individual programs for details. BBST Integrative course (will be specified by program) BBST Integrative course (will be specified by program) BBST Integrative course (will be specified by program) BBST Integrative course (will be specified by program)
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