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Admissions Information APPLICATION INFORMATION
reading assignments to increase competency m the deficient areas. Note: The numerals in parentheses indicate the suggested minimum number of semester units for each discipline.
I. General Understandings A. Understanding of humanity
Philosophy (3) Psychology (3) B. Understanding of modem social institutions and problems Social Science (6) C. Understanding of cultural history History (6) Fine Arts (3) D. Understanding of science and technology Math/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)
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 have been filed, accompanied by two photographs and a $25 application fee, the admissions committee will take action. Official notification of the committee's decision will be sent by the director of admis sions. Applications must be filed at least one month before new student orientation for the semester when entrance is planned in order to avoid an increased application fee of $35 instead of $25. Talbot Theological Seminary desires only qualified students and personnel who are 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 applicant's race, color, sex, handicap or national or ethnic origin. Inquiries concerning this policy may be addres sed to the seminary compliance director for Title IX. For information on the admission requirements for a specific program, check the Index under Admission Requirements. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Each year Talbot Seminary is blessed with a number of -interna tional students. In order to facilitate the handling of their applica tion the following guidelines should be kept in mind: It is essential that students from other countries be able to under stand directions and lectures in English and also be able to express their thought clearly in spoken English immediately upon arrival on campus. In order that the applicant's proficiency in English may be determined, the applicant must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as administered by the Educational Testing Service at the nearest overseas examination center. The minimum score for admission is a total score of 550. Foreign applicants must establish the degree of their financial responsibility to meet the costs of an education at Talbot Semi nary. This is done by supplying a signed statement for financial status, as well as signed statements from agencies or individuals who have undertaken the responsibility of supporting the student. These statements must include the exact amount of commitment. For more information write to: Office of Admissions and Rec ords, Talbot Theological Seminary, La Mirada, California 90639. PRE-SEMINARY STUDY The following pre-seminary study guidelines are recommended for students who are planning to attend Talbot Seminary. The student should plan his or her collegiate curriculum so that mod erate competence will be possessed in all of these areas and skills developed so that one can communicate easily, having the ability to write and speak clearly with correct English prose. Those entering seminary from unaccredited colleges and without the necessary units in area I, General Understandings, will be given
III. Linguistic Skills (12)
At least one of the following: French Greek
Latin
German
Hebrew
Spanish
For requirements for specific programs, see Admission Require ments in the Index. TRANSFER OF CREDIT Transfer credit for acceptable work done in other graduate schools .will be allowed for courses which are parallel to those required in the curriculum, after the satisfactory completion of 12 units of classroom work in this school and upon formal request of the student. Graduate courses with grades of C or above at accredited institutions or those with grades of B or above from approved unaccredited schools are considered as acceptable on a transfer basis. VALLEY EXTENSION CENTER- For several years a large number of students residing in the San Fernando Valley have had to commute an hour or more each way in order to attend Talbot Seminary. In order to serve valley residents in a more efficient manner, in the fall of 1977 the seminary began offering Master of Divinity classes at the Talbot Valley Extension Center. The center is part of Talbot Theological Seminary proper, and all records and administrative functions are centralized at the La Mirada campus. All courses taught are applicable toward the degree programs of the seminary, with the curriculum focusing on courses required in the M.Div. program. In order to provide greater breadth in a community ofleaming for valley extension students, it is required for graduation that a minimum of 20 units be taken at the La Mirada campus. Excellent facilities for classrooms and offices are being provided
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