STUDENT EMPLOYMENT The Institute maintains an employment office for the benefit of student s needing part time work in order to defray expenses. While this provision does not guarantee employment, the Employment Secretary makes an honest effort to place every needy st udent as the Lord makes openings possible.
LIBRARY FACILITIES The Biola Library, now containing more than 8200 volumes, is a valuable aid to the study of the Book of Books. The majority of these volumes are on Biblical subjects, making it one of the strongest theological libraries in the West. The Library Reading Room , which accom modates 75 students , is a pleasant place to study. To many a Biola student it has become not only a rich storehouse, but also a sanc tuary where life lessons are learned in the light of God 's Word.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION In addition to receiving satisfactory scholastic rating in all required courses , a student must give satisfactory evidence of strong Christian character and soundness of doctrine. Certificates are awarded to those who have covered the work of a regular course but who have not met the full requirements for a diploma of the Institute. CURRICULUM The major emphasis of the Bible Institute has always been on a study of the Bible. With this, the curriculum combines such related subjects as will give the s tudent a well-balanced equipment for present day service. The courses, seven in number, provide opportunity for emphasis on the particular field of the student's choice. Four of these courses lead to a diploma, as follows: 1. General (see page 20.) 2. Christian Education (see page 21 ). 3. Music (see page 22). 4. Missionary (see page 23). In response to a need for wider training in specialized fields , the Bible Institute has introduced three four-year courses leading to degrees as follows: 1. Bible Collegiate (see page 24) . 2. Christian Education Collegiate (see page 25) . 3. Music Collegiate (see page 26) . The Institute also offers private music instruction, not only for students majoring in music, but also for others who wish to develop musical talent for the Lord 's service. This provision covers work in voice, elementary piano, classical piano, gospel piano accompany ing, organ , violin , 'cello, trumpet, trombone, and accordion. Parallel with classroom study, Biola students serve while learning by engaging in definite Christian work. In addition to teaching Sunday School classes in more than 125 dif ferent churches , these students participate in street, hospital and jail teams. They conduct mission programs, young people's meetings and church services. Tract distribution and the follow-up work afford many opportunities for personal work. It is the desire of Biola to help each student find that particular task to which the Lord has called him. This activity is under the direction of the Practical Christian Work Department, and each student is granted one unit of credit each semester for faithfully fulfilling the obligations of his particular variety of service.
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