G-3 TALBOT
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Admission ofInternational Students and Resident Aliens It is essential that students from other countries be able to understand directions and lectures in English and also to be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken English immediately upon arrival on cam pus. In order that the applicant's proficien cy in English may be determined, the appli cant must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as adminis tered by the Educational Testing Service at the nearest overseas examination center. The minimum score for admission is a total of 550 for the graduate student (and a score of 55 or above for each of the three sec tions). For additional information see ad missions and registration section of the uni versity or graduate catalog. Accepted students will also be required to take the English Diagnostic Examination during orientation, prior to beginning their first semester. This examination will be waived for applicants who score a minimum of 600 on TOEFL, who will instead be re quired to take the Talbot Writing Proficiency Examination.
order to avoid an increased application fee of $45 instead of $35. Talbot School of Theology desires only qualified students and personnel who are committed to Jesus Christ. However, in the admission of students, the hiring of employ ees or the operation of any of its programs and activities, Talbot does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant' s race, color, sex, handicap or national or ethnic origin. Inquiries concerning this policy may be ad dressed to the seminary compliance direc tor for Title IX. Each new student (with the exception of international students and resident aliens) will be required to take the Talbot Writing Proficiency Examination prior to registration for the fi rst semester. If significant areas of deficiency are noted, enrollment in SS 500 Theological Writing will be required within the first 9 units of seminary study. Entrance requirements for each pro gram are listed on the page describing that program under the heading, Admission Requirements. Academic Load The minimum full-time load is nine units for those in the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts and Master of Theology degree pro grams. Those carrying less than the full time load are considered part-time students. A student is normally permitted to carry a maximum of 18 units each semester. To ex ceed this maximum load, the student must petition the Registrar's office. A maximum of six (6) units, may be taken by a student in independent study, arranged, correspon dence and ITS courses to be counted to ward a student's program. A unit of credit is generally considered to consist of one class hour (50 minutes) a week for a semester. In some cases, such as laboratory sessions, a unit of credit may involve more than one class period a week. As indicated on the curriculum charts for each program, the various curricula require 14-18 units per semester in order to graduate in a specified number of years. However, students who find it necessary to work 20 or more hours weekly to provide living expens es should plan to reduce their academic load. Such a reduction would extend the time re quired for a degree program, though partici pation in summer session and interterm could help offset the difference.
Placement The placement office works closely with students to assist them in securing part time internship positions in local area churches. These placements are an inte gral aspect of the field education practicum sequence of courses. The placement office also provides ca reer counseling for students and placement information for graduating seniors and alumni seeking ministry in fields of service to which they believe that the Lord has called them. The placement director along with the placement committee works close ly with denominational and interdenomina tional Christian leaders. Campus Housing and Dining Campus living quarters are available for single men and women. Until facilities are filled, they are assigned according to the date of receipt of the $50 housing deposit ($100 for apartment). More detailed infor mation and housing request forms may be obtained from the director for residential programs, Metzger Hall, Biola University. This office can also provide some sugges tions concerning off-campus rooms and apartments. Many off-campus students find it conve nient to dine in the campus cafeteria. For those who wish to eat there regularly, some cost savings may be realized by using one of the meal ticket plans available rather than paying cash. Married Student Housing The seminary has limited housing facili ties for married students, but there are apartments and homes available for rent in the immediate vicinity. For a listing of apartment rental in the area surrounding the campus, please contact the Biola Housing Office. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the university office of admissions and records, which will sup ply the applicant with the proper forms. When these application forms and all tran scripts of previous academic training have been filed, accompanied by one photograph and a $35 application fee, an admissions de cision will be made. Official notification of the decision will be sent by mail to the appli cant. Applications must be filed at least one month before new student orientation for the semester when entrance is planned in
Classification of Students: M.A. First Year
1-28 units 29 + units 1-28 units 29-64 units 65 + units
Second Year
M.Div. First Year
Second Year Third Year
Pre-Seminary Study The following pre-seminary study guide lines are recommended for students who are planning to attend Talbot. The student should plan his or her collegiate curriculum so that moderate competence will be pos sessed in all of these areas and skills devel oped so that one can communicate easi ly, having the ability to write and speak clearly with correct Engl ish prose. Note: The numerals in parentheses indi cate the suggested minimum number of semester units for each discipline. I. General Understandings A. Understanding of Humanity Philosophy (3) Psychology (3) B. Understanding of modern social insti tutions and problems Social Science (6) C. Understanding of cultural history History (6) Fine Arts (3) D. Understanding of science and technology Math/Science (8)
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