THE OBJECT OF THE INSTITUTE The Bible Institute is primari ly a tra ining school which seeks to equip its students with a thorough knowledge of the Bible , to train them in its effective use in any form of Chri stian activity, and to foster the development of spiritual life and character of the student. The Institute aims to send forth men and women who express through their lives at least the following characteristics: I. Genuine and thorough consecration. 2. Christlike love for men and a de s ire for their salvation.
3. A comprehensive knowledge of the Word of God , with ability to use it in leading men to Christ, and with wisdom to teach it to believers that they may grow in grace. 4. Untiring energy and willingness to "endure hardness" as good so ldiers of Jesus Christ.
5. The ability to live and cooperate with fellow Christians. 6. Enduement with power by the filling with the Holy Spirit.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS All applicants for admission to the Bible Institute of Los Angeles should be 18 or more years of age, of at least one year's Christian experience , and well recommended by their referees . Prospective students should write to the Superintendent of Men or women respectively to obtain application and reference blanks. Those desiring to enroll in any of the courses leading to a degree must hold a high school diploma, and have 8 recommended units as follows: 2 units of English; 3 units of social science; 2 of language; I of science. Students enteri.ng the Institute must begin work at the beginning of a semester, either in September or January , preferably in September. Students are accepted on trial, and if for any reason the y are found unadapted for Christian work, they may be asked to withdraw at any time. ADVANCED STANDING Students who have completed work i.n another Bible Institute , college, or semi nary , may apply for advanced standing. The Registrar will evaluate such work on the basis of equivalency. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS I. REGULAR-Those who have met full requirements for admission and who carry a pre scribed schedule looking forward to graduation. 2. SPECIAL-Those who wish, for satisfactory reasons , to take an elective course. Students in th is group have the same privileges and are under the same obligations as regular students. 3. POST GRADUATE-Graduates of the school who wish to return for additional work for credit. 4. AUDITORS-Those who wish to attend classes without receiving credit. Auditors do not orally participate in class, do not hand in class assignments , and do not take examina tions.
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