SPECIAL PROGRAMS
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
BIOLA-ISRAEL Biola-Israel is designed for the serious student, commit ted to Christ and to building meaningful relationships with others. Students are not limited by academi c major, pe r sona l background or professional goals. The program includes seven units of undergraduate credit. Study begins with a campus-based class during the spring semester, involv ing guest lecturers, special fi eld trips, and a weekend work shop. This is done in preparation for the abroad fi eld stud ies "on-site" in the Holy Land during the first session of sum mer school. With this combination, the Bible as well as the morning newspaper comes alive as one traces the routes of biblical characters in conjunct ion with modern events. Whi le traveling the length and breadth of the country, stu dents actually meet the people who live today around the ancient si tes of Capernaum, the Sea of Galilee, Nazareth, Joppa, Jericho,Jerusalem, Masada, the Dead Sea, Beersheba, the place of Israel's wilderness wanderings, Eilat, the Red Sea, and many more. Directed by biblical studies professor John Hutchison , th is unique travel-study opportunity pro,~des a thoroughly integrated learning experience. In the course of study the central topic of "Israel" is approached from the varying per spectives of bibli cal studies, historical geography, intercul tural studies, history (ancient and modern ) and politi cal sci ence. You will even sharpen your skills in interpersonal rela tionships (small group dynamics) and, at the same time, get into shape physically for some challenging hikes. With this in mind, the fo ll owing combined spring-summer curriculum package was designed, which maybe counted toward gradua tion requirements in all degree programs. Sfning Semester BBST 465 IS Integ Sem: Israel/ Middle East 3 units An approved Physical Education class for individual program First Suininer Session BBST 311 IS Biblical Background 3 units PEED 110 IS PE Skills/ Tech: Conditioning I unit Though seeking to keep costs as low as possible, personal safety and quali ty 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 campus dur ing the regular summer session. An information brochure, a preliminary itinerary and application form are avai lable in the Biola-Israel office in Feinberg Hall. Applications should be submitted along with a deposit early in the fall semester prior to preregistration for spring classes. Acceptance is on a first come basis as far as the maximum class size of 25 students allows. For further information, contact Dr. John Hutchison or the Biblical Studies secretary at extension 4819. BIOLA·BAJA Biola-Baja is a three-week Interterm field trip to Baja Cali forn ia, Mexico, to study the natural history of the Baja pen in-
sula. The program uses the Vermilion Sea Field Station in Bahia de Los Angeles on the Sea of Cortez as a base of opera tions. Students receive three units of eitl1er general educa tion science credit (Bio 120 Current Topics - Plant and Ani mal Studies) or upper division biology elective credit (Bio 333 Natural History of Baja California) by studying the systemat ics, distribution, behavior and ecology of common plants and animals in a fi eld setting. An emphasis is placed on desert ecology, bird and whale migrat ions and natural resource management. 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, fi eld station rental, and transportation. For additional in formation and an applica tion see Dr. Rafe Payne, Department of Biological Science. BIOLA-CHINA Biola in China is an Interte rm educational program designed to give Biola students a comprehensive introduc tion to modern Chinese society. Participants travel to China, usually via Hong Kong, for a three week tour to historic, archaeo logical and scen ic sites. Lectures and discussions concerning Ch ina's historic development and emergence as a nation in the modern world are arranged utilizing Chinese professors as lecturers. Biola credit is offered for completion of the course requirements associated with the study tour. Pre-tour preparation sessions are held in the fa ll semester for participants in the program. Second semester sophomore standing and a prerequisite course in Asian history or Ch i nese society is normally required. For additional information and applications on the pro gram see Dr. Donald E. Douglas, Dean, School of Intercul tural Studies. ENGLAND SEMESTER Biola, in cooperation with Roehampton Institute London offers the opportunity for a fa ll semester of study in the United Kingdom. Roehampton Institute is composed of four colleges - Digby Stuart College, Froebe! Institute College, Southlands College , Whitelands Coll ege - and is affiliated with the Un iversity 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 tJ1rough 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 coordinator of the program, and Roe hampton Institute. Students who are accepted li ve in Roehampton ,;1stitute housing and take 3 or 4 courses in the regular un iversitycur riculum. One of tJ1e courses will be taught by a faculty mem ber designated by Biola and will be designed for the Biola students. Those students majoring in biblical studies, Eng lish, and history will find programs which are most relevant to Biola's needs; howeve r, courses could also be taken in other disciplines. Because of the nature of British higher
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