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allowed during the time a student is taking ESL coursework,<br />
depending on the level of placement.<br />
C l a s s I f I C at I o n o f s t U d e n t s :<br />
M.A.<br />
First Year............................................................................................................... 1-28 units<br />
Second Year........................................................................................................29 + units<br />
M.Div.<br />
First Year............................................................................................................... 1-28 units<br />
Second Year.....................................................................................................29-57 units<br />
Third Year ..........................................................................................................58-86 units<br />
Fourth Year.......................................................................................................... 87+ units<br />
P r e - s e m I n a ry stU dy<br />
The following pre-seminary study guidelines are recommended for<br />
students who are planning to attend Talbot. The student should plan<br />
his or her collegiate curriculum so that moderate competence will<br />
be possessed in all of these areas and skills developed so that one<br />
can communicate easily, having the ability to write and speak clearly<br />
with correct English prose.<br />
note: The number of units indicated is the suggested minimum<br />
number of semester units for each discipline.<br />
General Understandings<br />
Understanding of humanity<br />
3 units Philosophy<br />
3 units Psychology<br />
Understanding of modern social institutions and problems<br />
6 units social science<br />
Understanding of cultural history<br />
6 units history<br />
3 units fine arts<br />
Understanding of science and technology<br />
8 units math / science<br />
Understanding of the modes of communication<br />
9 units english Composition & Literature<br />
3 units speech<br />
Theological Understandings<br />
6 units Bible Content & interpretation<br />
6 units Theological methodology & interpretation<br />
Linguistic Skills<br />
A minimum of 12 units in one of the following:<br />
• French<br />
• German<br />
• Greek<br />
• Hebrew<br />
• Latin<br />
• Spanish<br />
I n d e P e n d e n t s t U dy / a r r a n G e d Co U r s e<br />
Independent Studies are an integral part of the <strong>Biola</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
experience. An Independent Study is a course which is initiated by<br />
the student, who then works independently toward the goals and<br />
objectives outlined by the professor on the Arranged Course form.<br />
Students who are in good standing and not on probation are eligible<br />
to enroll in an Independent Study.<br />
A maximum of six (6) units may be taken by a student in independent<br />
study and/or arranged coursework during the student’s degree<br />
program.<br />
t h e s I s<br />
A student must register in a thesis class each semester until the thesis<br />
is completed and accepted for binding by the library. A student<br />
finishing course work in December has 1 1/2 years to complete<br />
the thesis. A student finishing course work in June has one year to<br />
complete the thesis.<br />
If geographic location prevents registration in person, it is the<br />
student’s responsibility to contact the Office of the Registrar for registration<br />
materials. Registration by mail is subject to the same rules as<br />
registration in person.<br />
t r a n s f e r o f C r e d I t<br />
Transfer credit for acceptable work done in other graduate schools<br />
will be allowed for courses which are parallel to those required in<br />
the curriculum. Applications received by May 1 will be provided with<br />
transfer credit decisions at the point of acceptance. Transfer credit<br />
for late applications will be accomplished during the fall semester.<br />
Graduate courses with grades of "C" or above at accredited institutions<br />
or those validated with grades of "B" or above from approved<br />
unaccredited schools are considered as acceptable on a transfer<br />
basis. For information on the validation procedure for unaccredited<br />
work, contact the Office of the Registrar.<br />
m U lt I P l e d e G r e e<br />
The programs in Talbot School of Theology are accredited by the<br />
Association of Theological Schools (ATS). ATS requires that a minimum<br />
of 50% of coursework in Talbot’s degree programs be taken in<br />
residency (i.e., not transferred in nor shared with any other program).<br />
(ATS Standards, 1998)<br />
a dva n C e d s ta n d I n G<br />
Accepted / admitted applicants who have taken undergraduate<br />
courses in biblical or theological studies may request review for<br />
Advanced Standing credit based on their collegiate work. Granting<br />
advanced standing credit requires faculty approval based on parallel<br />
course content.<br />
186 Talbot School of Theology B I O L A U N I V E R S I T Y
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