SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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BIOLA BAJA STUDIES (BAJA) Biola-Baja is a three-week Intertenn field trip to Baja Cali fornia, Mexico, to study the natural history of the Baja penin sula. The program uses the Vennilion Sea Field Station in Bahia de Los Angeles on the Sea of Cortez as a base of opera tions. Students receive three units of either general education science credit (Bios 120 Current Topics - Plant and Animal Studies) or upper division biology elective credit (Bios 333 Natural History ofBaja California) by studying the systematics, distribution, behavior and ecology of common plants and ani mals in a field setting. An emphasis is placed on desert ecol ogy, bird and whale migrations and natural resource manage ment Enrollment is limited to 20 students who must be in good health and physical condition. The trip fee covers the cost of food, camping, boat use, field station rental and tran£ portation. For additional infonnation and an application see Dr. Rafe Payne, Department ofBiological Sciences. BIOLA ENGLAND SEMESTER (BES) Biola, in cooperation with Roehampton Institute London offers the opportunity for a fall semester of study in the United Kingdom. Roehampton Institute is composed of four colleges - Digby Stuart College, Froebe! Institute College, Southlands College, Whitelands College - and is affiliated with the Univer sity of Surrey. It is located in Wimbledon, six miles southwest of the center of London. Application and payment of tuition and room and board are made through Biola The applicant must be a junior or senior student with a 3.0 GPA and must be approved by the department of the student's major, the coordi nator of the program, and Roehampton Institute. Students who are accepted live in Roehampton Institute housing and take 3 or 4 courses in the regular university cur riculum. An additional course will be taught by a faculty member designated by Biola and will be designed for the Biola students. Those students majoring in biblical studies, English, and history will find programs which are most rele vant to Biola's needs; however, courses could also be taken in other disciplines. Because of the nature of British higher education, students are expected to take their courses in no more than two departments. The program gives the student the opportunity to experi ence the British lecture and tutorial system first-hand, as well as enjoy the unique historical and cultural environment of London and the British Isles. Students are given an orienta tion at Roehampton before starting their tenn of study. The faculty member designated by Biola will mentor the students while at Roehampton, providing counsel and guidance throughout the semester. The students who participate in the program are expected to abide by the rules and regulations of Roehamp ton Institute; in addition, they are expected to maintain Biola's code of conduct as they would on the La Mirada cam pus. At the end of the semester Roehampton Institute will forward the student's transcript to Biola where it will be interpreted in light of our American grading system.
Initials in parenthesis represent transcript rod.ts. BIOLA ISRAEL (IS)
Biola Israel is designed for the serious student, committed to Christ and to building meaningful relationships with oth ers. Students are not limited by academic major, personal background or professional goals. The program includes seven units of undergraduate credit Study begins with a cam pu£-based class during the spring semester, including audio visual presentations of Israel and a weekend workshop. This is done in preparation for the abroad field studies "on-site" in the Holy Land during the first session of summer school. With this combination, the Bible as well as the morning neW£ paper comes alive as one traces the routes of biblical charac ters in conjunction with modem events. While traveling the length and breadth of the country, students actually meet the people who live today around the ancient sites ofCapemaum, the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth , Joppa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea, Beersheba, the place of Israel's wilder ness wanderings, Eilat, the Red Sea and many more. Co-<lirected by biblical studies professors Ron Pierce and John Hutchison, this unique travel-study opportunity provides a thoroughly integrated learning experience. In the course of study the central topic of "Israel" is approached from the varying perspectives of biblical studies, historical geography, intercultural studies, history (ancient and modem) and politi cal science. You will even sharpen your skills in interpersonal relationships (small group dynamics) and, at the same time, get into shape physically for some challenging hikes. With this in mind, the following combined spring-summer curricu lum package was designed, which may be counted toward graduation requirements in all degree programs. Spring Semester BBST 465 IS Integ. Seminar: Israel/Middle East An approved Physical Education class or individual conditioning program 3 units First Summer Sessi1)71 BBST 31 I IS Biblical Background PEED II0 IS PE Skills/Tech: Conditioning 3 units I unit Though seeking to keep costs as low as possible, personal safety and quality education are our primary considerations. Because tuition, fees, room, board, air and land expenses are all included in a program package, it costs little more to study abroad than taking the same units while living on cam pus during the regular summer session . An information brochure, a preliminary itinerary and application fonn are available in the Biola-Israel office in Feinberg Hall. Applica tions are accepted, along with a deposit, beginning Septem ber 15 in the fall semester prior to preregistration for spring classes. Acceptance is on a first-come basis as far as the maxi mum class size of 25 students allows. For further infonna tion, contact Dr. John Hutchison, Dr. Ron Pierce or the Bib lical Studies Department
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