GENERAL INFORMATIDN
ogy and education. Our faculty set the example in their pro fessional practice, and through rigorous research , insu·uc Lion , and practical internships. Members of the fac ul ty, staff, board of trustees, alumni and students all conu·ibute in sub stantive ways to societal and church needs. Character. Strength of character is our u-ust. Members of the faculty, staff, admin istration, and board of u·ustees covenant as a community to model Christian character in our daily lives and work. We further aspire Lo mentor and serve our students in a manner that nurtures Christian minds and character. Our alumn i shall be recognized as men and women of character, who work and serve with integrity, humil ity, wisdom, and commitment. Evangelism. Our graduates bear witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Biola has played a major role in furnishing Christian leaders and workers fo r the church, society, and the cause of world evangelism since its founding in 1908. We anticipate that the miniSU)' of "making di sciples" will be expanding throughout the closing years of this centu1)' and we ll into the next. Biola understands its God-given mission and remains dedicated to the task. Our planning, fi scal poli cies, and commiunent to academic excellence are all directed toward the ongoing performance of the mission we have successfullypursued for more than eight decades. THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY Biola Un ivers ity seeks Lo in struct Christian men and women in order to produce graduates who are: I. Competent in their fi eld of study; 2. Kn owledgeable in biblical studie ; 3. Earnest Christians equipped to serve the Christian communi ty and society at large. With particular refe rence to the undergraduate pro grams, the intention of the Un iversity is to seek to produce a graduate who is: I. Broadlyeducated in the arts and sciences with a bibli cal perspective as the foundation. a. One who has broad exposure to the ideas that have shaped man 's think ing. b. One who knows how to use reasoning processes: (1. ) who can use the processes of investigati on, (2.) who can reason logically, (3.) who recognizes that man cannot rely on reason and experience alone but must also exercise faith. c. One who can communi ca te and defend hi s* ideas on the basis of evidence. d. One who has a well-conceived system of values and beliefs which are biblically based 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 su-iving to realize his potential. g. One who understands the various creative expres sions of man's ideas and feelings in art, drama, music and literature. 2. Competent in his major.
a. One who is competently prepared for service in those programs that lead direc tly to a vocation or profession, with all programs having the potential of preparing students for Christian minisu-i es. b. One who is thoroughly prepared for graduate study in those programs where graduate degrees are offered. 3. Knowledgeable in biblical studies. a. One who has a clear understanding of the con Lent of the Bible ea rning units with an under graduate minor. b. One who has integrated biblical thought into his major fi elds of interest. 4. Able through his vocation, church and communi ty to make distinctive contributi ons to mankind and Lo enhance the spiritual well-being of those whom and with whom he serves. a. One who has developed and maintained high moral standards for his own benefit and in order tliat he might serve as a wholesome example and leader. b. One who expresses tl1rough his li fe a clear com mitment to Christ, who is able openly and wisely to share both his knowledge of the Bible and his commitment to Chri st with oth ers, and who demonstrates Christian love toward others. c. One who is prepared to fulfill Christ's commis sion Lo make disciples of all nations. d. One who is sensitive to tl1e total needs of his fel low man and who is equi pped to contribute to tl1e meeting of those needs. e. One who holds to the conviction tl1at 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 th rough legal channels. *Al l third person pronouns are used genericall y. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Biola University holds institutional accredi ta ti on by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universiti es of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (1961). In add ition, the institution and certain of its programs are acc red ited by th e American Psyc hologica l Association (1980), the Association of Theological Schools (1977), the Na ti onal Association of Schools of Music (1970), the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (1966), the National League for Nursing (I 972), and the Cali fornia Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing (1960). Biola University is authorized to train students under the Veteran's Bill of' Rights. In addition , the Un iversity is affili ated with a number of professional organizations, of' whi ch the fo llowing are representative: American Antl1ropological Association; Ame1ican Associa tion of Colleges for Teacher Education; An1erican Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers; American Association of Health, Phys ical Education and Recreation; American Council on Education; American Guild of Organists; American Intercollegiate Athletic Women; American Library
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