g. One who understands the various creative expres sions of man's ideas and feelings in arc, drama, music and literature. 2. Competent in his major. a. One who is competently prepared for service in those programs that lead directly tO a vocation or profession, with all programs having the potential of preparing students for Christian ministries. b. One who is thoroughly prepared for graduate study in those programs where graduate degrees are offered. 3. Knowledgeable in hihlical studies. a. One who has a clear understanding of the content of the Bible earning units with an undergraduate minor. h. One who has integrated biblical thought into his major fields of interest. 4. Able through his vocation, church and community tO make distinctive contributions tO mankind and tO enhance the spiritual well-heing of those whom and with whom he serves. a. One who has developed and maintai ned high moral sta ndards for his own benefit and in order that he might serve as a wholesome example and leader. b. One who expresses through his life a clear com mitment to Christ, who is ahle openly and wisely to share both his knowledge of the Bible and his commitment to C hri s t with others. a nd who demonstrates C hristian love toward others. c. One who is prepared to fulfill C hrist's commission to make disciples of all nations. d. One who is sensitive to the total needs of his fel low man and who is equipped to contrihute to the meeting of those needs. e. One who holds to the conviction that the Christian is to be a good citizen of the state. who respects authority, submits to the laws of the land , and seeks constructive change through legal channels. "All third person pronouns are used genericall y. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Biola University holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universi ties of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (I 961 ). In addition. the institution and certain of its pro grams are acc redited by the American Psychological Associ ation (1980), the Association of Theological Schools (1977), the Na tional Association of Schools of Music ( 1970), the State of Ca lifornia Board of Registered Nursing (1966), the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (1972), the Ca lifornia Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing (I 960), the Association of Co llegiate Busi ness Schools and Programs (1997) and the National Associa tion of Schools of Art and Design (I 998). Note: D111es i11 ( ) ref/eel 1hr i11i1ial approval dale. Biola Unive rsity is authorized to train students under the Vete ran's Bill of Rights. In addition, the Uni ve rsity is affiliated with a number of professional organizations, of which the following are representative:
our m1sswn. Our vision is to create a distinctive Christian university of service to the glohal community of faith. Impact. Our graduates make a difference. Servant lead ers, apprenticed at Biola, impact both the church and the secular world with practical , diligent service in such diverse fields as the arts, communication, business, nursing, psy chology and education. Our faculty set the example in their professional practice, and through rigorous research, instruction. and practical internships. Memhers of the fac ulty, staff, board of trustees, a lumni and students all con trihute in substantive ways tO societal and church needs. Characler. Strength of character is our trust. Members of the faculty , staff, administration, and hoard of trustees covenant as a community to model Christian character in our daily lives and work. We further aspire to mentor and serve our students in a manner that nurtures Christian minds and character. Our alumni shall he recognized as men and women of character, who work and serve with integrity, humility, wisdom, and commitment. Evangelism. Our graduates hear witness to the gospel of Jesus C hri st. Biota has pla yed a major role in furnishin g Christian leade rs and workers for the church, society, and the cause of world evangelism since its founding in I908. We anticipate that the ministry of "making disciples" will he expanding throughout the closing years of this century an d well into the next. Biota understands its God-given mission and remains dedicated to the task. Our planning, fiscal policies, and commitment to academic excellence are all directed roward the ongoing performance of the mission we have successfully pursued for more than eight decades. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY Biola University seeks to instruct Christian men and women in orde r to produce gradua tes who are: I. Competent in their field of study; 2. Knowledgeable in biblical studies; 3. Earnest Christians equipped tO serve the Christian community and society at large. With particular reference tO the undergradu ate pro grams, the intention of the University is to seek tO produce a grad uate who is: I. Broadly ed ucated in the arcs and sciences with a hib lical perspective as the foundation. a. One who has hroad exposure tO the idea s that have shaped man ' s thinking. b. One who knows how to use reasoning processes: (1.) who can use the processes of investi ga tion, (2.) who can reason logicall y, 0.) who recognizes that man cannot rel y on reason and experience alone but must also exercise faith. c. One who can communicate and defend his" ideas on the basis of evidence. d. One who has a well-conceived system of values and beliefs which are biblically hased and which mediate behavior. e. One who understands and appreciates ethnic and cultural differences. f. One who understands himself, has a good self image, and is striving to realize his potential.
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