General lnformaCion
Because of the university's heritage and commitment, its academic basis is broader than that of the standard college of arts and sciences. Terminal and preparatory
morally degrade. Biola University does not presume to be a censoring agency for all activities: it does, however, expect tangible evidence of maturing Christian convictions
programs lead to service in both churchand discerning judgment.
related vocations and the many other voBiola reserves the right to dismiss a stu
cations and professions embraced by the present curricula. In addition, the university is a Christian institution of higher education without any denominational affiliation. From an institute to a university, Biola's real cornerstone has remained the same: commitment to Jesus Christ and biblical Christianity (within the evangelical Protes tant framework) as well as to the spiritual, academic and holistic growth of those who are personally committed to Him. The Nature and Standards of Biola University Biola University has long recognized a value in maintaining certain behavioral standards that contribute to the atmo sphere on campus, foster fellowship with a wide range of Christians and, in many in stances, assist in strengthening our Chris tian testimony to our community. In this light, Biola University asks both its students and employees to be supportive of this behavioral standard. This institution is for earnest Christians who are sensitive to the many principles of Christian living that are found in the Bible. The institution also states certain specific guidelines for the conduct of faculty, staff and students. Although such regulations are not the basis of our standing in Christ, and are not a necessary consequence of it, they can strengthen the life and testimony of both the individual and the institution. To this end, Biola expects its faculty, staff and students to refrain from the use of al coholic beverages and tobacco and from gambling and dancing. Further, Biola, though appreciating the rich contribution of the arts to mankind, deplores morally deg1-ading elements whenever they are found in the theatre, the entertai nment media and literature: Biolans are expected to abstain from all aspects of such that
dent who, in its judgment, does not con form either to the stated regulations gov erning student conduct or to the ex pressed principles, policies and programs of the university. Doctrinal Statement Inasmuch as the university is interde nominational and yet theologically conser vative, the Articles of Incorporation con tain a doctrinal statement which is given below The Bible, consisting of all the books of the Old and New Testaments, is the Word of God, a supernaturally given revelation from God Himself, concerning Himself, His being, nature, character, will and purposes: and concerning man, his nature, need and duty and destiny. The Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are without error or misstatement in their moral and spiritual teaching and record of historical facts. They are without error or defect of any kind. There is one God, eternally existing and manifesting Himself to us in three Persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Our Lord Jesus was supernaturally con ceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgi n - Mary, a lineal descen dant of David. He lived and taught and wrought mighty works and wonders and signs exactly as is recorded in the four Gospels. He was put to death by cruci fi x ion under Pontius Pilate. God raised from the dead the body that had been nailed to the cross. The Lord Jesus after His crucifix ion showed Himself to be alive to His disci ples, appearing unto them by the space of forty days. After this the Lord Jesus as cended into heaven, and t he Father caused Him to sit at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name 'that is named, not only in t his world, but also in t hat whi ch is to come, and put al l things in
The next seven decades have witnessed tremendous growth in the development and outreach of the school. Under the leadership of Dr. Louis T Talbot, president from 1932 to 1952, the Bible Institute pro gram became a four year course, leading to degrees in theology, Christian education and sacred music The School of Mission ary Medicine came into being in 1945, lay ing the foundation for Biola's current bac calaureate nursing program. In 1949, the Bible Institute was renamed Biola College. Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland became presi dent in 1952 and with his leadership, the college obtained regional and professional accreditation. Additionally, many new pro grams of study were introduced, including Talbot Theological Seminary. The demands imposed by the growing student body and the enlarged curriculum prompted the purchase of a seventy-five acre site in La Mirada. Biola moved to the new site in 1959. Dr. Sutherland retired as president in 1970, but conti nues to lend leadership as a member of Biola's board of trustees. That same year, Dr. J. Richard Chase became Biola's sixth president. In the fal l of 198 1, the undergraduate programs in psychology were merged w ith Rosemead's graduate programs, forming the present Rosemead School of Psychol ogy. Dr. Clyde Cook became the seventh president of Biola on June I, 1982. Under his leadership, the School of lntercultural Studies and World Missions was instituted as part of t he university, beginning in the fall of 1983 . Talbot Theological Seminary and School of Theology also began in the fall of 1983 as the resu lt of a merger be tween appropriate undergraduate pro grams and the graduate programs of Tal bot Theological Seminary.
Carrying on a tradition of educational excellence that dates back 77 years, Biola University now encompasses four distinct schools: The School of Arts, Sciences and Professions, Rosemead School of Psychol ogy, Talbot Theological Seminary and School of Theology, and The School of ln tercu ltural Studies and World Missions. Of fering three baccalaureate degrees in 24 majors, 14 masters and four doctoral de grees, Biola's commitment to academic ex cellence is firmly rooted in its adherence to an in-depth, knowledgeable and alive Christianity. Each year, over 3200 students find Biola's unique blend of faith and learn ing conducive to their academic and voca tional goals. Historical Sketch The cornerstone of the original Bible In stit ute buildi ng in Los Angeles - and the future university - was laid on May 3 I , 19 13, and dedicated with these words: For t he teaching of the trut hs for w hich the Institute stands, its doors are to be open every day of the year, and all peo ple, without reference to race, color, class or creed wi ll ever be welcome to its privileges. Spoken by Lyman Stewar t, president of the Institute and founder of the Union Oil Company, the words captured the vision of Biola's founders. Stewart, together with TC Horton, had initiat ed the Bi ble Insti tute, wit h the first permanent organizat ion taki ng shape in I 908. By 19 12, t he school had grown in its outreach and constituency sufficiently to call R. A. Torrey, a leader in the fie ld of Christian education , as the fi rst dean.
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