GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK - Biola University

2. Demonstrate competence in the set of knowledge, skills and attitudes appropriate to their fields
and levels of study.
1. Demonstrate competence in written and oral expression, observing the conventions of
their discipline.
2. Integrate major fields of study with a biblical worldview.
3. Apply ethical principles that are consistent with biblical values
3. Understand and apply biblical knowledge.
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Bible.
2. Understand the historical roots of the Christian faith and its relevance to contemporary
civilization.
3. Appropriate biblical knowledge as the foundation for continued character development
and formation in the image of Christ.
4. Articulate and live out a biblical worldview.
1. Engage the world of ideas.
2. Engage their vocations as faithful stewards of God‘s calling.
3. Live with integrity.
4. Serve the body of Christ and others as Christ served.
5. Carry out Christ‘s commission to make disciples of all nations.
6. Live as responsible citizens.
Biblical Principles
The Biola community recognizes that biblical principles are foundational for corporate life and
individual behavior. Among those principles that seem pertinent are the following:
1. As Christians, our lives must be lived to the glory of God, daily conformed to the image of
Christ, and in recognition of the Lordship of Christ in every activity (Matthew 22:36-38, I Corinthians
10:31, Colossians 3:9, 10, 17).
2. Love for and accountability to God should motivate Christian conduct (Deuteronomy 6:5,
II Corinthians 5:10).
3. Consistent with the example and command of Jesus Christ, love must guide and determine our
relationships with others (John 15:12-17, I John 4:7-12).
4. Christians bear responsibility for service to others. They are responsible to serve their neighbors
and be involved by appropriate means in the process of alleviating such pressing worldwide problems as
poverty, hunger, disease, illiteracy and racism (Matthew 7:12; Matthew 25:31-46; Galatians 5:14, 6:10).
5. As members of a Christian community, our actions are not solely a private matter. Accordingly,
members of the Biola community must hold their neighbors accountable for the implications of their
conduct when it directly affects the welfare of community living (Matthew 18:15-17).
6. The community as a whole and members individually are responsible for the effective
stewardship of abilities and opportunities, using both personal and institutional resources (Luke 19:11-
27; I Corinthians 4:2).
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