TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
As a part of Talbot's program of Intentional Character Formation, stu dents are challenged to formulate their life and ministry purpose state ment which will empower a vision for their future . This, we hope , will be clarified throughout their entire semi nary experience, and be encouraged through classroom instruction , men tors and group process. Chapel The purpose of chapel is to pro- vide opportunities for worship , instruction and exposure to current issues, ministries, missions and gifted individuals. Chapel is an important part of a student's educational experi- ence, contributing significantly to individual spiritual formation and the unity of the seminary community. Chapel services are conducted each Tuesday in Calvary Chapel auditorium. Additional special chapels are held as announced. Special chapel series, such as the Lyman Stewart Lectures and the Faculty Series (Fall and Spring), are held Tuesday through Thursday. Joint uni versity-wide chapel services are held sev eral times a year. Students are required to attend Tuesday chapel services if they have classes either immediately before or after the chapel hour. This require ment also applies to each day of the spe cial chapel series. Participation in the chapel services of the university commu nity are highly encouraged. Prayer Groups Voluntary small prayer groups are formed each school year, and meet at a time determined by the group. Each group is led by a faculty member. Student Christian Service The seminary recognizes the neces sity of active service in Christian work while students are pursuing their courses of study. From the time of enrollment students are asked to engage in some type of approved weekly ministry. The high population density of Southern California creates extensive service opportunities of many types. Field Education Field education is that part of the student's academic program in which there is active participation in a super vised experience within a church setting. A full-time MDiv. student must register for field education each semester. (A part-time M.Div. student must register for field education once within every I6 units completed.) For specific course numbers see the Christian Ministry and Leadership section under course descriptions. After completing 64 units
Dean: Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. Dean of the Faculty: Michael]. Wilkins, Ph.D. FACULTY Professors: Anthony, Arnold, Curtis, Dirks, Dollar, Finley, Holloman, Issler, McIntosh, Moreland, Pierce, Rae, Rigsby, Russell, Saucy, Sunukjian, Wilkins As.Iodate Profesoors: Boersma, Coe, Cox, Flory, Garland, Geivett, Gomes, Hutchison,Johnson, Lawson Assistant Professors: Cunningham, Hubbard, Lewis, Leyda, Rhee, Ten Elshof, Tolbert Administrative Associate: Dennis Gaines OBJECTIVES The purpose of Biola University, in a broad perspective, is to educate Christian men and women in order to produce graduates who are: I) compe tent in their field of study; 2) knowl edgeable in biblical studies; 3) earnest Christians equipped to serve the Chris tian community and society at large. Both the nature and the purpose of Talbot School of Theology are elabo rated more specifically in the following paragraphs, and further expanded at various places throughout the catalog as noted under each heading. Theologically Talbot School of Theology is inter denominational by nature and is thor oughly committed to the proclamation of the great historic doctrines of the Christian church. It definitely and posi tively affirms historic orthodoxy in the framework of an evangelical and pre millennial theology which is derived from a grammatico-historical interpre tation of the Bible, it earnestly endeav ors to make these great doctrinal truths a vital reality in the spiritual life of this present generation. The seminary aims to train students who believe and prop agate the great doctrines of the faith as they are summarized in our Statement ofDoctrine and teaching position. Spiritually It is the purpose of Talbot to develop in the lives of its students a spiri tual life which is in harmonywith the great doctrines taugh 4 in order that they maygrow in the grace as well as in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Specifically, the goal is to educate and graduate students characterized by practical Christian service , missionary and evangelistic zeal and an adequate knowledge of the Scriptures. To accom plish these objectives the seminary con-
commitment to communicate the truth of the Word of God and manifest promise of usefulness in Christian service. Additional educational options/ programs offered through Talbot are Late afternoon, evening and Sat urday classes are regularly offered at the La Mirada campus. This arrange men t provides an opportunity to obtain several courses each semester, when other responsibilities prevent enrollment as a full-time student. Courses offered are identical in con tent to those provided in the daytime schedule and are applicable toward the degree programs of the seminary. Holy Land Studies Talbot School of Theology will highlighted below: Talbot Aller Hours transfer up to 12 units of elective credit for graduate level courses taken at the Jerusalem University College, Jerusalem, Israel. Study tours for credit are also offered. DISTINCTIVES Intentional Character Formation Program Students admitted to Talbot come from a variety of backgrounds and deve lopmental experiences. This array of experiences provides a rich foundation upon which ministry preparation is built. Few graduates struggle in ministry because of inabil ity to study, think, teach or preach - the skills and content that tend to be the focus of seminary education . Instead, difficulty in ministry is most often linked to issues in character, relationships , emotions , spiritual maturity and other concerns. Effective ministry flows out of being. Each student at Talbot senses God's call ing toward leadership. Leadership is influential, and Godly influence comes from a leader 'sspiritual authority. Lead ers who will be effectivewill have learned to become intentional about their per sonal walk with God . The long-term fruit of a ministry is related to the leader's spiritual formation. Every leader needs the encourage ment of understanding how God has been at work in his or her life - most often in ways of which they were unaware at the time, yet fulfilling His purposes and shaping their destinies. By understanding the developmental process through which God takes lead ers and through which He has already taken themselves, students are able to clarify their future ministry direction.
ducts a chapel program and gives atten tion to its students' service opportunities. Academically It is the purpose of the seminary to provide its students with the best in theo logical education in order that they may be equipped intelligently to preach and teach the Word of God and present it zealously to the world In keeping with this goal, every department is geared to emphasize the clear and accurate expo sition of the Scriptures. The biblical lan guages are utilized to expose the inner meaning of the inspired text, Bible exposition, whether by synthesis or analysis, presents a connected and related interpretation of the infallible Book. Systematic theology moves toward a well organized and structured arrangement of biblical truth. Historical theology engages itself to acquaint the student with the progress of the inerrant Word among the household of faith throughout the Christian era. PhiloS<r phy of religion furnishes the elements whereby the servant of Christ may give a well-marshalled reason for the faith that is within . Missions, Christian ministry and leadership, and Christian education strive to perfect in the student a skillful and winsome presentation of the truth, privately and publicly. Talbot stands for one faith, one integrated curriculum, one eternal Word of God and its effec tive proclamation to a modern genera tion with its multiplicity of needs. Practically It is the purpose of the seminary to prepare for the gospel ministry those who believe, live and preach the great historic doctrines of faith which have been committed to the church . To realize these broad objectives, the semi nary offers eight degree programs, each with its own distinctive purpose. DEGREES OFFERED Talbot School of Theology offers the following degree programs: ■ Master ofDivinity ■ Master of Arts: Bible Exposition ,Old Testamen 4 NewTestamen4 Theol ogy, Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, and Biblical and Theological Studies/Diversified emphases ■ Master of Arts in Christian Education ■ Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership ■ Master of Arts in Ministry
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■ Master of Theology ■ Doctor of Education ■ Doctor of Ministry
Candidates for degrees must demon strate an exemplary Christian character, a
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