, TALBOT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY LIBRARY
APPLICATION INFORMATION Correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to the university office of admissions and records, which will supply the applicant with the proper forms. When these application forms and all transcripts of previous academic training hove been filed, accompanied by one photograph and o$25 application fee, an admissions decision will be made. Official notification of the decision will be sent by mail to the appl icant Applications must be filed ot least one month before new student orientation for the semester when entrance is planned in order to ovoid an increased application fee of $35 instead of $25. Talbot School of Theology desires only qualified students and personnel who ore committed to Jesus Christ. However, in the admission of students, the hiring of employees or the operation of any of its programs and activities, Talbot does not discriminate on the basis of the oppiicant's race, color, sex, handicap or notional or ethnic origin. Inquiries concerning this policy may be addressed to the seminary compliance director for Title IX. Entrance requirements for each program ore listed on the page describing that program under the heading, Admission Requirements. ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENT ALIENS English Proficiency: It is essential that students from other countries be able to understand directions and lectures in English and also to be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken English immediately upon arrival on campus. Inorder that the applicant's proficiency in English may be determined, the applicant must toke the Test of English os o Foreign language (TOEFL) os administered by the Educational Testing Service ot the nearest overseas examination center. The minimum score for admission is ototal score of 550 for the graduate student. For additional information see page 13. PRE-SEMINARY STUDY The following pre-seminary study guidelines ore recommended for students who ore planning to attend Talbot. The student should pion his or her collegiate curriculum so that moderate competence will be possessed in oil of these areas and skills developed so that one con communicate easily, having the ability to write and speak clearly with correct English prose. Note: The numerals in parentheses indicate the suggested minimum number of semester units for each discipline. I. General Understandings A. Understanding of humanity
The library contains over 185,000 volumes, including bound journals and microforms with their respective readers . Special features of the library include an extensive index file of sermon outlines and illustrations, on excellent collection of · bibliographic tools and journal indexes and a number of special collections. The principal theological journals in English ore received regularly. CAMPUS HOUSING AND DINING Campus living quarters ore available for single men and women. Until facilities ore filled, they ore assigned according to the dote of receipt of the $50 housing deposit. More detailed information and housing request forms may be obtained from the director for residential programs, Metzger Holl, Biolo University. This office can also provide some suggestions concerning off-campus rooms and apartments. Many off-campus students find it convenient to dine in the campus cafeteria. For those who wish to eat there regularly, some cost savings may be realized by using The seminary hos no housing facilities for married students, but there ore apartments and homes available for rent in the immediate vicinity. For o listing giving on indication of the apartment rental environment in this oreo, please contact the Biol □ Housing Office. WOMEN'S CONCERNS COORDINATOR one of the meal ticket plans available rather than paying cash. MARRIED STUDENT HOUSING Recognizing the particular needs of Toi bot women students, the Women's Concerns Coordinator seeks to develop on awareness of those needs among students, faculty, administration and staff. The Coordinator is available to counsel women students and to develop strategies for addressing their concerns. Assistance is also provided in placing women in ministry for Field Education and following graduation. Seminary Wives Fellowship meets weekly during the school year to promote spiritual growth and fellowship among the wives of seminarians. The program emphasizes personal development, commitment to ministry, preparation for service, and leadership skills. Meetings ore held on the lo Mirada Campus and the Volley Campus. EMPLOYMENT TALBOT SEMINARY WIVES FELLOWSHIP While Biol □ University cannot guarantee employment, we hove observed that prayer and God's guidance hove miraculously provided employment for our students in post years. Students should apply to the university student employment office (Metzger Hall, first floor). We will make every effort to assist you by referring you to employment positions when available, commensurate with your qualifications and in conformity with your doily class schedule. Students may also secure off-campus secular employment in owide variety of occupations. local offices of the State of California Deportment of Employment can be very helpful in the location of these job openings. The placement office (see next item) can sometimes assist the student in securing port- or full-time employment in local oreo churches. PLACEMENT The placement office works closely with students to assist them in securing port time internship positions in local oreo churches. These placements ore on integral aspect of the field education practicum sequence of courses. The placement office also provides career counseling for students and placement information for graduating seniors and alumni seeking ministry in fields of service to which they believe that the lord has called them. The placement director along with the placement committee works closely with denominational and interdenomina tional Christian leaders.
Philosophy (3) Psychology (3) B. Understanding of modern social institutions and problems Social Science (6) C. Understanding of cultural history History (6) Fine Arts (3) D. Understanding of science and technology Moth/Science (8) E. Understanding of the modes of communication English-composition and literature (9) Speech (3) II. Theological Understandings A. Bible content and interpretation (6) B. Theological methodology and interpretation (6) Ill. linguistic Skills (12) At least one of the following : French Germon Greek Hebrew Latin Spanish
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