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the possibility of being disqualified. A student is restricted from participation in extracurricular uni versity activities and the academic load wilJ be limit ed during chis period of probation to a maximum of thirteen units each semester. Students on aca demic probation must participate in the Learning SkilJs Program. ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION A student may be disqualified at any time if his grades are below a 1.00 GPA in one semester or if he has achieved minimum grades for two successive semesters. A student who is considered for disquali fication may make written appeal to the Registrar 's Office co be allowed to continue on strict probation as determined by the Academic Standards Committee. A disqualified student may apply for re admission only after a fulJ year has elapsed. After one year, he may apply for re-admission only if evi dence is given wh ich indicates chat chances for scholastic success are good. A student who has been disqualified twice may not be re-admitted. For fulJ statement on satisfactory academic progress, please see Academic and Behavioral Standards section of catalog. SCHOOL HONORS Students achieving a semester grade point aver age of 3.50 or better while enrolled in nine or more units and whose cumulative GPA is 3.00 or better, wi ll be placed on the semester Dean's List. For grad uation honors, students completing their course with a grade point average of 3.50 are graduated Cum Laude. Students with a 3 .70 GPA are graduat ed Magna Cum Laude. Students with a 3.90 GPA are graduated Summa Cum Laude. In order to grad uate with honors from Biola University, at least 60 units muse be earned in residence at this school. A select group of graduating seniors are chosen each year to membership in Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, the baccalaureate honor society of Biola University. Membership is limited to no more than 5% of the graduating class . To be eligib le for membership, a student must have a GPA of 3.50 or higher and muse have completed 80 credit units at Biola prior to the semester of graduation. Final selection is based upon scholastic performance, Christian service wit ness and contributions to the Biola community. BIBLICAL STUDIES AND THEOLOGY REQUIREMENT Biola University is committed to a strong biblical emphasis. A firm foundation in the word of God is imperative for all God's servants, regardless of the ministry they may enter. Thirty units of biblical stud ies and theology muse be included in the program of each student. Each student must cake at least one course each semester until the requirement has been fu lfilled. The fo ll owing are required:
Foundational Courses BBST 100 Foundations of Christian Thought 3 BBLE 110 New Testament History & Literature 3 BBLE 120 Old Testament History 3 BBLE 121 Old Testament Literature 3 Intermediate Courses BBLE 200 Early Christian History-Acts 3 BBST 251 Christian Thought I 3 BBST 252 Christian Thought II 3 Elective Courses BBST 300/ 400 Elective 3 BBST 300/ 400 Elective 3 BBST 465 Integration Seminar 3 Note: Students who select a liberal arts major may count only a total of30 units ofbiblical studies and theology toward the required units for a degree. (Biblical studies and Christian education majors may count unlimited biblical studies or theology units toward the required units for a degree.) The maximum limit for recognized correspondence courses in Bible is six units. Part-time students (less than 12 units per semester) are required to include at least one biblical studies and theology course within each 15 units completed at Biola University unless the 30 units requirement has been met. Part-time students seek ing a degree from Biota University must complete the entire requirement as outlined above.
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GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
It is the purpose of the general education require ment to introduce the student to areas of study chat mature the mind, open new vistas of appreciation and understanding, enrich social relationships, and develop ski ll s and aptitudes chat can aid the student in furthering his personal and social usefulness. Since it is the purpose of a liberal arts education to create a broad base upon which to build one's con tinuing education, the student is allowed to select from the following courses to build his own base in the liberal arts. University Life 1 unit required (Noc counted toward total number of units for graduation. Required of all new students and transfer students with 11 or fewer units.) Communication 3 units required Foreign Language 12 units required English 6 units required Literature 3 units required Fine Arts 3 units required History 8 units required Philosophy 3 units required Physical Education 4 units required Behavioral Science 3 units required Science/ Mathematics 8 units required The courses that meet the general education requirement are the following:
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