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ACCREDITATION GRADUATE Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Talbot, as a school of STUDIES
Dean: W. Bingham Hunter, Ph.D. Associate Dean: Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. FACUL1Y Professors: Brooks, Hunter, Holloman, Kwast, Saucy Associate Professors: Anderson, Dirks, Finley, Liao, Luter, Mohline, Radcliffe, Rigsby, Wilson Assistant Professors: Anthony, Johnson, McIntosh, Instructor: Boersma, Garland, Gomes, Judge, Schroeder OBJECTIVES T he purpose of Biola University, in a broad perspective, is to educate Christian men and women in order to produce graduates who are: 1) competent in their field of study; 2) knowledgeable in biblical studies; 3) earnest Christians equipped to serve the Christian community and society at large. Both the nature and the purpose of Talbot School of Theology are elaborated more specifically in the following paragraphs, and further expanded at various places through out the catalog as noted under each heading. THEOLOGICALLY. Talbot School of Theology is interdenomination al by nature and is thoroughly committed to the proclamation of the great historic doctrines of the Christian church. It definitely and positively affirms historic orthodoxy in the framework of an evangelical and premillennial theology which is derived from a grammatico historical interpretation of the Bible, it earnestly endeavors to make these great doctrinal truths a vital reality in the spiritual life of this present generation. The seminary aims to train students who believe and propagate the great doctrines of the faith as they are summarized in our Statement of.Doctrine and teaching position. SPIRITUALLY. It is the purpose of Talbot to develop in the lives of its students a spiritual life which is in harmony with the great doctrines taught, in order that they may grow in the grace as well as in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Specifically, the goal is to educate and graduate students characterized by practical Christian service, missionary and evangelistic zeal and an adequate knowledge of the Scriptures. To accomplish these objectives the seminary conducts a chapel program and gives attention to its students' service opportuni ties. ACADEMICALLY. It is the purpose of the seminary to provide its students with the best in theological education in order that they may be equipped intelligently to preach and teach the Word of God and present it zealously to the world. In keeping with this goal, every department is geared to emphasize the clear and accurate exposition of the Scriptures. The biblical languages are utilized to expose the inner meaning of the inspired text, Bible exposition, whether by synthesis or analysis, presents a connected and related interpretation of the infalli ble Book. Systematic theology moves toward a well organized and structured arrangement of biblical truth. Historical theology engages itself to acquaint the student with the progress of the inerrant Word among the household of faith throughout the Christian era. Philos ophy of religion furnishes the elements whereby the servant of Christ may give awell-marshalled reason for the faith that is within. Missions, practical theology, and Christian education strive to perfect in the student a skillful and winsome presentation of the truth privately and publicly. Talbot stands for one faith, one integrated curriculum, one eternal Word of God and its effective proclamation to a modern generation with its multiplicity of needs. PRACTICALLY. It is the purpose of the seminary to prepare for the Gospel ministry those who believe, live and preach the great historic doctrines of the faith which has been committed to the church. To realize these broad objectives, the seminary offers eight degree pro grams, each with its own distinctive purposes: The Master of Divinity program, the Master of Arts program in Ministry, the Master of Arts programs in biblical and theological studies, the Master of Arts pro gram in Christian Education, the Master of Arts program in Marriage and Family Ministries, the Master of Theology program, the Doctor of Ministry program and the Doctor of Education program.
Biola University, is included within Biola University's accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Association of Theological Schools. Talbot is a member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, the internationaliy recognized accrediting body of seminaries and schools of divinity. RECOGNITION Agencies of the United States Government which recognize the training given at Talbot include: I. The United States Department of Health , Education and Wellare, Office of Education. II. The Chaplaincy Branches of the Army, Navy and Air Force. Full time seminary students are eligible to apply for commissions as second lieutenants or ensigns in the chaplaincy branches of the Army, Air Force or Navy, with eight weeks of active duty training optional during the summer vacation. Acourse in chaplaincy orientation is offered by the department of practical theology. Ill. The Veterans Administration. IV. The United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service. CHAPEL Forty minutes of each day, Tuesday through Thursday, are set aside for a chapel service. The purpose of chapel is for worship, instruction and exposure to current issues, ministries, missions and gifted individ uals. Not every chapel will fulfill each purpose and some will be designated for a single purpose such as worship. Chapel services are an integral part of the total educational experience and the corporate and individual growth of the student body. Friday chapel time is given to small group prayer. STUDENT CHRISTIAN SERVICE The seminary recognizes the necessity of active service in Christian work while students are pursuing their courses of study. From the time of the students ' enrollment they are asked to engage in some type of approved weekly ministry. The high population density of Southern California creates extensive service opportunities of many types. FIELD EDUCATION Field education is that part of the student's academic program in which there is active participation in a supervised experience within a church setting. Afull-time M.Div. student must register for field educa tion each semester. (A part-time M. Div. student must register for field education once within every I 6 units complete.) For specific course numbers and descriptions see page G-4. After completing 48 units of class work in the M.Div. program, each student becomes eligible to register for field education internship. This intensive supervised prac tice of the ministry is composed of three clusters of learning: I) supervised field experience for a minimum of 100 hours in each of two semesters; 2) seminars with other students registered for field education internship; 3) individual counseling with the director of field education on specific aspects of the student's experience. THE CAMPUS The seminary has classroom, chapel and administrative office fa cilities located in Myers Hall and Feinberg Hall. Metzger Hall houses University administrative offices including the admissions and records office. In addition, the seminary shares the library, cafeteria, coffee shop, residences, gymnasium, infirmary and prayer chapel with Biola Uni versity. Also available are a crushed brick quarter mile track, a soccer field, a baseball diamond, tennis courts and a short course Olympic swimming pool. See p. 3 for a full campus description.
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