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. THE NATURE AND STANDARDS OF BIOLA COLLEGE Biola College serves a broad spectrum of evangelical churches among which there are differences of opinion as to what practices are acceptable for Christians . A student of Biola College is expected to conduct himself according to the highest Christian standards of honesty, integrity, responsibility and love toward his brethren in Christ. In harmony with the principles of Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 10 and 13, and II Corinthians 6, the rule by which he lives is the conscious striving for God's approval and the conscious protection of his Christian testimony. Biola is for earnest Christians who are sensitive to the many principles of Christian living that are found in the Bible. The college also imposes certain specific guidelines for the conduct of faculty, staff and students . Although such man-made regulations cannot improve upon our standing in Christ, they can strengthen the life and testimony of both the individual and the college. To this end Biola expects its faculty, staff and students to refrain from the use of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and from gambling and dancing. Further, Biola deplores morally degrading elements whenever they are found in the theatre, entertainment or literature . Biolans are expected to abstain from all such morally degrading aspects. Biola College does not presume to be a censoring agency for all activities; it does, however, expect tangible evidence of maturing Christian convictions and discerning judgment. Biola reserves the right to dismiss a student who, in its judgment, does not conform either to the stated regulations governing student conduct or to the expressed principles, policies and programs of the college. Inasmuch as the college is interdenominational and yet theologically conservative, the Articles of Incorporation contain a doctrinal statement, an abridgement of 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 without error or misstatement in moral and spiritual teachings and record of historical facts.
1. 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 students 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 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 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 .
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