Biola University Inc.

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Mar 29, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.7

Gross Receipts

$216,464,712

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Talbot School of Theology The mission of Talbot School of Theology is the development of disciples of Jesus Christ whose thought processes, character, and lifestyles reflect those of our Lord, and who are dedicated to disciple making throughout the world. The theological position of Talbot School of Theology is Christian, protestant, and theologically conservative. The school is interdenominational by nature and is thoroughly committed to the proclamation of the great historic doctrines of the Christian church. It definitely and positively affirms historic orthodoxy in the framework of an evangelical and premillennial theology, that is derived from a grammatico-historical interpretation of the Bible. It earnestly endeavors to make these great doctrinal truths a vital reality in the spiritual life of this present generation. The seminary aims to train students who believe and propagate the great DOCTRINES of the faith as they are summarized in our Statement of Doctrine and EXPLANATORY NOTES. Spiritually, it is the purpose of Talbot to develop in the lives of its students a spiritual life that is in harmony with the great doctrines taught, so that they may grow in the grace as well as in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Specifically, the goal is to educate and graduate students characterized by committment to serving Christ, missionary and evangelistic zeal and a solid knowledge of the Scriptures. To accomplish these objectives the seminary conducts a chapel program and gives attention to its students' ministry/service opportunities. Academically, it is the purpose of the seminary to provide its students with the best in theological education so they may be equipped to preach and teach the Word of God intelligently and present it zealously to the world. In keeping with this goal, every department is geared to emphasize the clear and accurate exposition of the Scriptures. The biblical languages are utilized to expose the inner meaning of the inspired text. Bible exposition, by synthesis or analysis, presents a connected and related interpretation of the infallible Book. Systematic theology moves toward a well organized and structured arrangement of biblical truth. Historical theology engages itself to acquaint the student with the progress of the inerrant Word among the household of faith throughout the Christian era. Philosophy of religion furnishes the elements whereby the servant of Christ may give a well-developed reason for the faith that is within. Missions, Christian ministry and leadership, and Christian education strive to perfect in the student a skillful and winsome presentation of truth, privately and publicly. Talbot stands for one faith, one integrated curriculum, one eternal Word of God and its effective proclamation to a modern generation with its multiplicity of needs. It is the purpose of the seminary to prepare for the gospel ministry those who believe, live and preach the great historic doctrines of faith, that have been committed to the church. To realize these broad objectives, the seminary offers NINE degree programs, each with its own distinctive purpose.

Activity 3

School of Professional Studies Biola University's School of Professional Studies provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate academic programs that offer an alternative educational delivery system for Christian adult learners. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are designed specifically for working adults, with classes offered on week nights and weekends. We offer the following degree programs: BOLD Program: The BOLD program is an innovative undergraduate degree completion program for Christian adults who have completed up to 50 units of college credit and who desire an accredited Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Organizational Leadership or, Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Psychology. These degree programs are offered at five locations throughout Southern California and include: Chino, Inglewood, La Mirada, San Diego County, and South Orange County, California. Organizational Leadership: The Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership is designed to equip Christian men and women to become effective leaders in their organizations, companies, and churches. Designed for working adults, the MOL program integrates a Biblical worldview and intentional character development into the teaching of leadership skills and business principles. CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS: THIS SPECIALIZED GRADUATE PROGRAM (MASTER OF ARTS IN CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS)IS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY DEGREE THAT EDUCATES STUDENTS TO ARTICULATE AND DEFEND THE GREAT TRUTHS OF THE HISTOIC CHRISTIAN FAITH FROM THE STANDPOINT OF PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, BIBLICAL STUDIES, THEOLOGY, AND CULTURAL STUDIES. THE CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS DEPARTMENT ALSO OFFERES SPECIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS AND LECTURES FOR THE PUBLIC AND CHURCHES, AS WELL AS A CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN THE DEFENSE OF THE FAITH FOR LAY PEOPLE. SCIENCE AND RELIGION: THE MASTERS OF ARTS DEGREE IN SCIENCE AND RELIGION IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ESSENTIAL BACKGROUND IN THEOLOGY, HISTORY, AND PHILOSOPHY NECESSARY TO INTEGRATE EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANITY WITH MODERN SCIENCE. THE MASTER'S PROGRAM RELATES TO CHRISTIANITY AND THE SCIENCES AND IS DESIGNED FOR CHRISTIAN STUDENTS WHO HAVE BASIC TRAINING IN A NATURAL SCIENCE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS ADVANCED SEMINARS THAT FOCUS ON CURRENT THEOLOGICAL ISSUES WITHIN SPECIFIC SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES. Other Program Services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - Rosemead School of Psychology: Rosemead's educational distinctive are its strong professional training orientation and its goal of relating the data and concepts of psychology to those of Christian theology. Since both psychology and theology address the human condition, Rosemead's faculty believes there is a great deal to be gained by an interdisciplinary study of the nature of persons. Consequently, all students take a series of theology courses and integration seminars designed to study the relationship of psychological and theological conceptions of human functioning. This series of courses lengthens Rosemead's doctoral program by approximately one year beyond most four year clinical programs. While recognizing that the disciplines of psychology and theology have some very different data and methodologies, their overlapping content, goals and principles provide a rich resource for interdisciplinary study. Issues growing out of these overlapping concerns cover a range of topics relating to research, theory and clinical practice. By encouraging this study Rosemead is attempting to train psychologists with a broad view of human nature that includes a sensitivity to the religious dimension of life. Through its interaction with members of the Christian community, Rosemead is also committed to demonstrating to the church the potentially significant contributions an understanding of the data and methods of psychology can make to the Church's role of ministering to the whole person. Family/Child: Students desiring to focus on their professional practice on children, couples, or families may take an emphasis in Family-Child P

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95-0549600