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The existence of the creation is not explainable apart from the roles of God as the sovereign creator and sustainer of the entire natural realm. Concepts such as theistic or threshold evolution do not adequately explain creation. Though there may be many fillings of the Holy Spirit, there is only one baptism which occurs at the time of regeneration. God gives His gifts to His people, in His sovereignty and not on demand. The charismatic manifestations (e.g. , tongues and healing) had special significance during the revelatory period of the New Testament apostolic era and are not at all a neces sary special work of the Holy Spirit today. Confession before men is viewed as a tangible fruit of salva tion and not as a qualifying condition for salvation. Teaching biblical studies for academic credit at Biola University is a complex situation . A major goal of all teaching is for the student to gain knowledge and understanding of the subject matter as well as familiarity with the methodology of the field. Such a goal is of importance here. The Scriptures, however, are considered more than academic subject matter. They are the Word of God written for the purpose of revealing God and His actions with the desire of bringing people to harmony with Him. Our acceptance of the divine nature and intent of Scripture gives ultimate meaning and direction to all studies relating to the Scriptures . Entailed in the fu1therance of the divine intent of Scripture are many facets of study ranging from the practi cal procedures for the propagation of the Christian faith to the highly technical dimensions of critical biblical studies and philosophical theology. Throughout this diversity of endeavors and the wide variety of gifts and skills employed, however, all participants are finally engaged in a common task which may be summarily stated as the understanding , acceptance and propagation of the biblical faith . THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY Biola University seeks to instruct Christian men and women in order to produce graduates who are: I . Competent in their field of study; 2. Knowledgeable in biblical studies; 3. Earnest Christians equipped to serve the Christian community and society at large. With particular reference to the undergraduate programs , the intention of the university is to seek to produce a graduate who is : I . Broadly educated in the arts and sciences with a biblical perspective as the foundation. a. One who has broad exposure to the ideas that have shaped man's thinking. b. One who knows how to use reasoning processes: (1) who can use the processes of investigation , (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 communicate and defend his* 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 striving to realize his potential. g. One who understands the various creative expressions 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 directly to a vocation or profession, with all programs having the potential of preparing stu dents for Christian ministries. 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 content of the Bible commensurate in units with an undergraduate major. b . One who has integrated biblical thought into his major fields of interest. 4. Able through his vocation , church and community to make distinctive contributions to mankind and to enhance the spir itual 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 that he might serve as a wholesome example and leader . b. One who expresses through his life a clear commitment to Christ; who is able openly and wisely to share both his knowledge of the Bible and his commitment to Christ with others; and who demonstrates Christian love toward others. c . One who is prepared to fulfill Christ's commission to make disciples of all nations . d. One who is sensitive to the total needs of his fellowman and who is equipped to contribute to the meeting of those needs. e. One who holds to the conviction that the Christian is to be a good citizen of the State, one who respects authority , submits to the laws of the land and seeks constructive change through legal channels . * All third person pronouns are used generically. ACCREDITATION AND AFFILIATIONS Biola University holds institutional accreditation by the Accredit ing Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In addition, the institution and certain of its programs are accredited by the American Association of Bible Colleges, the American Psycho logical Association, the Association of Theological Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, the State of California Board of Registered Nursing, the National League for Nursing ; the California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licens ing and the Association of Christian Schools, International. Biola University is authorized to train students under the Veter an's Bill of Rights . In addition, the college is affiliated with a number of professional organizations, of which the following are representative: American Anthropological Association; American Associa tion of Colleges for Teacher Education; American Association
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