4 GENERAL INFORMATION
Though faculty members in chis department share a commitment to the convictions reflected in the university doctrinal statement, they reflect a healthy diversity regarding other contemporary issues and interpretation of specific passages Whether a divergent view is held by others on cam pus or not, care is taken to represent opposing posi tions fairly, so that students can decide for them selves in a genuine educational environment. In practice, the task of teaching biblical studies is not limited to those within that department. Rather, the integration of Christian thought into all fields of inquiry is the goal of the entire teaching faculty. In this sense it is desired chat every course contribute co the development of a Christian worldview for the Biola graduate. THE COMMUNITY OF LA MIRADA The city of La Mirada is in Los Angeles County, 22 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles, and is surrounded by such cities as Whittier, Norwalk, Buena Park, La Habra and Fullerton. La Mirada is a suburban residential community with a population of 40,000. Included within the vicinity are several major shopping areas in addition co many other busi ness establishments. La Mirada is situated near many of the outstand ing attractions of Southern California. Downtown Los Angeles can be reached in a half-hour's drive from the campus. Disneyland is 12 miles to the southeast and famed Knott 's Berry Farm is six miles away. Within an hour's drive are such popular beach cities as Long Beach, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach. Recreational facilities are easily accessible. An 18-hole golf course lies a mile east of the campus and other parks in the area offer opportunity for activi ties and relaxation. An hour's drive will cake one into the nearby mountains where winter sports are available. Cultural and research opportunities abound in the area. Several major universities and libraries are within easy driving distance of La Mirada including the University of California, Los Angeles. The University of Southern California, the University of California, Irvine and several other state and private institutions. THE BIOLA UNIVERSITY CAMPUS The campus is bounded on the west by Biola Avenue and on the east by La Mirada Boulevard. It is located between the large east-west thoroughfares of Rosecrans Avenue and Imperial Highway. Approximately three miles to the southwest is the Santa Ana Freeway (Freeway I-5 ). Students coming to the campus by automobile should follow these directions: coming from the northwest, leave the Santa Ana Freeway at Rosecrans and travel east to Biola Avenue; coming from the
"The prince of this world," 'The god of this age." He can exert vast power only so far as God suffers him to do so. He shall ultimately be cast into the lake of fire and brimstone and shall be tormented day and night forever. Note: This doctrinal statement, presented here as originally conceived by the founders ofthe organiza tion, has been and continues to be the stated theo logical position of Biola University. In addition, the following explanatory notes indicate the organiza tion's understanding and teaching position on certain points which could be subject to various interpretations: The Scriptures are to be interpreted according to dispensational distinctives with the conviction chat the return of the Lord for His Church will be premil lennial, before the Tribulation, and chat the Millennium is to be the last of the dispensations. The existence of the Creation is not explainable apart from the roles of God as the sovereign creator and sustainer of the entire natural realm. Concepts such as theistic or threshold evolution do not ade quately explain creation. Though there may be many fillings of the Holy Spirit, there is only one baptism which occurs at the time of regeneration. God gives His gifts to His peo ple in His sovereignty and not on demand . The charismatic manifestations (e.g., tongues and heal ing) had special significance during the revelatory period of the New Testament apostolic era and are not at all a necessary special work of the Holy Spirit today. The Bible is clear in its teaching on the sanctity of human life. Life begins at conception. We abhor the destruction of innocent life through abortion on-demand. Confession before men is viewed as tangible fruit of salvation and not as a qualifying condition for salvation. Biola University does not necessarily deny employment to persons merely for lack of firm per sonal convictions on any teaching position in these explanatory notes. However, Biola University does weigh carefully the understanding and personal con victions of employment applicants on these points as well as the nature of their prospective work assignments, in determining their suitability for employment. TEACHING BIBLICAL STUDIES Academic study of the sacred scripture differs from other disciplines in a university setting in that the primary text is God's word, which underscores the importance of making instruction relevant to faith, learning and living. At Biola every effort is made to be academically credible, theologically orthodox and practically relevant. Whether engaged in a critical discussion of the text, or a theological debate about a particular doctrine, the discussion must finally come to the meaning for life today.
Our 95-acre campus is nestled in the city of La Mirada, a quiet, conservative residential community 20 miles southeast ofLos Angeles. Disneyland, Knott 's Berry Farm and Southern California beaches and mountains are just miles away.
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