DEGREE PROGRAM
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Organizational Leadership (ORLD) 210 The Leader and Worldview (1-2) An introduct ion en integration of faith, learning and living for a more acc urate understanding of reality. The course emphasizes Christian chinking and analysis of both issues and solutions that are work able, incellectuall y viable and con sistent with biblical mnh . Studen t, examine group and organizational behavior case studies chat demon strate the methods and difficulties of integration and application . 240 Foundations of Lifelong Learning (2) Examination of ad ult learning theories with a n emphasis on strategies for lifelong learning. Lesson plan development and presentat ion skills necessary for personal and professional devel opment will he discussed. 290 Practicum (1-8) l'orcfnlio-hased assessment of college- leve l technical and pro fessional training char reflects theory, data collection and analy sis. and appli cation such that ir advances student mastery of the principles and practices of organi zational leadership. Both 290 and 390 may be repeated for a combined maximum of 30 units. 291 Directed Study (1-2) T'opics in general education. For BOLD students needing an addi tional number of units in a speci fied a rea to meet grad u at ion requirements. May he repeated with a different copic up co a maximum of 6 units. 310 The Leader and Wisdom (1-2) This co urse examines biblical concepts re lated to human rela tionships and interpersona l com munication. Attention is given ro human beings as designed and created by God, the conseq uences of the fall , a nd the impact of redemption . Case stud ies and stu dent experiences are discussed. 330 Theology and the Christian Life (3) A consideration of God's Person. existing as one God, yet mani fested in three Persons, and the believer's responsibility to the C hurc h, C hrist ' s body , and the world at large as an agent of rec-
340 onciliation in God ' s kingdom program in the end times. Group and Organizational Behavior (3) A scudy of group behavior and how gro ups function effectively. Emphasis is placed on group deci sion making and conflict resolution. Strategies are developed for deter mining which casks should be han dled by groups or individuals, and for increasing efficient and produc tive gro up management. The Senior Project is begun in week three of this module. Fee: $183. Management Information Systems (3) 350 360 Srndents become acquainted with contemporary information systems technology. and explore manage ment techniques and strategies which . combined with technolo gies, produce effecti ve solutions co organizational problems. Personal compucer skills are also enhanced. Statistical Methods and Research (3) Problem analysis and eva luacion techniques are presented. Students are shown methods for defining, researching. analyzing, and evaluat ing problems they would solve in their work environment. Specific scariscical information covered in the course includes identifving and measu ring objectives. collect in g data. working with significance lev els , analyzing variance, and con structing questionnaires. Interpersonal Communication (3) 370 380 Study of how communication and relationships contribute to produc ti ve work env ironments. Effective personal and social relationships are also investigated through read ings and exercises concern ing non verbal feedback , anger manage ment, and conflict resoluti on. Managerial Accounting (3) An overview of financial tools avai labl e for management deci sion-making. Major course com ponents in c lude income state ments, balance sheets, cash flow, budget~. changes in financial posi tion and ratio anal ysis. Emphasis is on reading and understanding accounting documents rather than upon their preparation. Independent Study (1-8) 390 l'orcfolio-based assessment of adva nced college-level technical and professional training chat reflects theory , data co llect ion and analysis. and application such
Foreign Language 4 (The general education requirement for a foreign lan guage may be met by cwo years of the same high school language or four units of a college language.) •Two()( the requirements i11 these 11reas may be me! I~)' courses i11 thr BOLDm11jor. E. Complet ion of the BOLD
A /!ache/or of Scir11a- degret: in 1lfi11is1r11Leadershifl is awarded upon compl et ion of university baccalaureate requirements. These include the following: A. Completion of the Biola Un i versity general education req uire ments: G.E. Requirements Fine Arcs 3 Commun ication • 3 English Composition 6 Literature ., History 8 Western C ivi li zation (4) United Scates (4) Behavioral Science• 3 Philosophy" 3 Mach/Science 8 Mathematics (3)• Science (3) Math/Science (2) Foreign Language 4 "Rrq11iremmls i11 thrsr arem may br me/ /,r co11rses in 1hr m11jor. B. Completion of a minimum of 120 approved semester units . C. Com pl et ion of the 43 unit Ministry Leadership major. D. Achievement of a "C" aver age (2.(KJ G .P.A.) or above on all work taken within the major and at Biola University E . Com pletion of rhe bibli ca l studies foundation co urse
biblical studies requirement. BBST 1.'i0 O ld Testament Survey BBSTll0 NewTestament
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History & Literature 3
BBST 306 Early Christian History -Acts 3 BBST 300/400 Bible E lect ive 2-3 BBST 300/400 Bible Elective 2-3 F. Completion of a minimum of 30 units at Biola Universit y, at least l .'i units ( upp er division level) in the major field. Exten sion cred it or credit by examina tion may not be used co fulfill the minimum residence requirement of .,0 semester units.
CURRICULUM
This major consists of 41 units, 24 of which must be upper division - 2 l 0 , 240 , 3 l 0..'30. 340, 3.'i0, .,60, 370, 380. 410, 4.,0, 440. 4.'i0. 407,490. Note: URLD ro11rsrs 11sed 10/11/ fil/ GE rrq11imnm1s fin' 110111/)jJ/i,,d /ofJ!'llrd 1hr 11/)fJer div ision 1111i1 r1:q11in-m1'11/ in th,, m11jor. MINISTRY LEADERSHIP MAJOR PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Ministry Leadership major within the Biola Organiza tional Leadership Degree (BOLD) program is an undergrad uate program for individuals who are cu rre ntl y involved in ministry or preparing for mid-career transi tions ro local church management and support roles with mission and parachurch organ izations. Program Objectives include the following: To nurture b ibli ca l/c heologi ca l u ndersrand i ng, C h risria n character, and ministry skills. To provide appropriate educa tion and training for individuals c.-om mitted to service in urban. suburban, rural. and international settings. To provide a conven ient and achievab le degree path ro semi nary education.
sequence for the ORLM: BBST ISO O ld Testament S urvey BBSTII0 NewTescament
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History & Literature 3
BBST 306 Earl y Christi an H iscory - Acts 3 F. Comp letion of a minimum of 30 units at Biola Un ive rsity, at lea st 15 unit s ( upper division level) in the major field. Exten sion cred it or credit by examina tion may not be used co fulfill the minimum residence requ irement of .,0 semester units.
CURRICULUM
This major cons ists of 43 semester units, 24 of which must he upper division: 28 units from ORLM 220 , 320. 3.'i0, 360, 362, 365. 420. 440, 4.'i0, 480: 12 units from ORLD 2 10. 3 10, .1.,0. 410. 490; and 3 units of BBST 103. Not,:: URI.Al m11rses used to f11/ fil/ CE rrq11imnenls fin' 1111111pplid toward 1hr 11pper division 1111i1 ,rq11in:mml in th,, major.
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