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Biola University
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Biola University
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Biola University
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13800 Biola Ave
La Mirada, CA 906390001
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General information
Financial aid office
Admissions office
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(562) 903-6000 Ext.
(562) 903-4742 Ext.
(562) 903-4752 Ext.
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| About this School |
| Biola University is a private Christian university, located in the city of La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California with satellite campuses in Chino, Inglewood, Thousand Oaks, Palm Desert, San Diego, San Bernadino and as of May 6, 2006 a new facility in Laguna Hills, Orange County .
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| History |
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Originally located in downtown Los Angeles at the corner of Sixth St. and Hope St., the university moved to its present location in 1959.
The University was founded in 1908 as the Bible Institute Of Los Angeles by Lyman Stewart, co-owner of the Union Oil Company of California (currently known as Unocal), and T.C. Horton, a well known preacher and Christian writer.
In 1909, the Institute published a set of books called The Fundamentals, which was a series of essays defending the traditional conservative interpretation of the Bible in response to the growing influence of liberal interpretations. The term "fundamentalism" is derived from this book series. (However, it should be noted that the current ethos of the University is not fundamentalist, but evangelical.)
By 1912, the school had grown sufficiently in its outreach and constituency to call R.A. Torrey, a leader in the field of Christian education, as the first dean.
Under the leadership of Dr. Louis T. Talbot, president from 1932 to 1952, the Institute program became a four-year course, leading to degrees in theology, Christian education, and sacred music. The School of Missionary Medicine came into being in 1945, laying the foundation for Biola's current baccalaureate nursing program. The Institute was renamed Biola College in 1949.
In 1977, the graduate programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology were acquired by the College and relocated on the La Mirada campus. The undergraduate programs in psychology were merged with Rosemead's graduate programs in the fall of 1981, forming the present Rosemead School of Psychology. Under the leadership of Dr. J. Richard Chase, the College became Biola University on July 1, 1981.
On November 16, 1996, the University hosted the first national conference on Intelligent Design. Later, Intervarsity Press published Mere Creation (ISBN 0830815155) which was a collection of the papers presented at the conference. Subsequent Intelligent Design conferences were held at the University in 2002 and 2004.
On June 1, 2006, Clyde Cook, Biola University's current President announced his retirement after 25 years of service. He will retire in June, 2007, one year before Biola's centennial anniversary. He was one of Calfornia's longest serving university presidents.
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students |
| Tuition and Fees | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 |
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| In-State | $24,998 | $23,782 | $22,602 |
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| Out of State | $24,998 | $23,782 | $22,602 |
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| Books and Supplies | $1,386 | $1,314 | $1,242 |
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| On-Campus |
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| Room and board | $7,770 | $7,410 | $7,100 |
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| Other Expenses | $2,934 | $2,862 | $2,718 |
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| Off Campus |
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| Room and board | $9,288 | $8,910 | $8,568 |
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| Other Expenses | $3,618 | $3,528 | $3,348 |
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| Off Campus w/ family |
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| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,780 | $3,600 |
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Financial aid 2005-2006
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
| Type of Aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
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| Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
24% |
$3,866 |
| State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
30% |
$8,054 |
| Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) |
90% |
$6,738 |
| Loans to students |
87% |
$7,938 |
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Degrees offered by this school
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Bachelor degree
Spanish Language and Literature
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Spanish Language and Literature: A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other se...
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Bachelor degree
Sociology
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Sociology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, f...
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Bachelor degree
Social Sciences
Other
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Social Sciences, Other: Any instructional program in social sciences not listed in the Social Sciences, General category.
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Bachelor degree
Religious Education
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Religious Education: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and te...
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Bachelor degree
Radio and Television
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Radio and Television: A program that focuses on the theories, methods, and techniques used to plan, produce, and distribute audio and video programs and messages, and that prepares individuals to function as staff, producers, directors, and managers of radio and television shows and me...
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Bachelor degree
Psychology
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Psychology, General: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various...
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Bachelor degree
Physical Sciences
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Physical Sciences: A program that focuses on the major topics, concepts, processes, and interrelationships of physical phenomena as studied in any combination of physical science disciplines.
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Bachelor degree
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Physical Education Teaching and Coaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
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Bachelor degree
Philosophy
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Philosophy: A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to th...
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Bachelor degree
Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Nursing + Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN): A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of me...
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Bachelor degree
Music
Other
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Music, Other: Any instructional program in music not listed in the Music, General category.
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Bachelor degree
Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social m...
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Bachelor degree
Mathematics
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Mathematics, General: A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathema...
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Bachelor degree
Journalism
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Journalism: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of gathering, processing, and delivering news and that prepares individuals to be professional print journalists, news editors, and news managers. Includes instruction in news writing and editing; reporting; photojournalism...
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Bachelor degree
Humanities + Humanistic Studies
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Humanities + Humanistic Studies: A program that focuses on combined studies and research in the humanities subjects as distinguished from the social and physical sciences, emphasizing languages, literatures, art, music, philosophy and religion.
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Bachelor degree
History
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree History, General: A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of sp...
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Bachelor degree
Fine Arts and Art Studies
Other
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other: Any instructional program in fine arts and art studies not listed in the Fine Arts and Art Studies, General category.
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Bachelor degree
Fine + Studio Arts
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Fine + Studio Arts, General: A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, texti...
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Bachelor degree
English Language and Literature
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree English Language and Literature, General: A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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Bachelor degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Elementary Education and Teaching: A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject ma...
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Bachelor degree
Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Drama and Dramatics + Theatre Arts, General: A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed p...
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Bachelor degree
Computer and Information Sciences
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Computer and Information Sciences, General: A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with...
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Bachelor degree
Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Communication Studies + Speech Communication and Rhetoric: A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizatio...
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Bachelor degree
Communication Disorders
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Communication Disorders, General: A program that focuses on the general study of the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the genesis, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by di...
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Bachelor degree
Business Administration and Management
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...
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Bachelor degree
Business + Commerce
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Business + Commerce, General: A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutio...
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Bachelor degree
Biology + Biological Sciences
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Biology + Biological Sciences, General: A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biologic...
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Bachelor degree
Biochemistry
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Biochemistry: A program that focuses on the scientific study of the chemistry of living systems, their fundamental chemical substances and reactions, and their chemical pathways and information transfer systems, with particular reference to carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic ...
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Bachelor degree
Bible + Biblical Studies
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in va...
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Bachelor degree
Anthropology
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Bachelor degree Anthropology: A program that focuses on the systematic study of human beings, their antecedents and related primates, and their cultural behavior and institutions, in comparative perspective. Includes instruction in biological/physical anthropology, primatology, human paleontology and...
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Master's degree
Theology and Religious Vocations
Other
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed in the Theology and Religious Vocations, General category.
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Master's degree
Theology + Theological Studies
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologeti...
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Master's degree
Religious Education
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Religious Education: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and te...
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Master's degree
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Other
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other: Any instructional program in philosophy and religion not listed in the Philosophy and Religious Studies, General category.
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Master's degree
Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social m...
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Master's degree
Education
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Education, General: A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social founda...
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Master's degree
Clinical Psychology
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Clinical Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and d...
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Master's degree
Business Administration and Management
General
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Business Administration and Management, General: A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting a...
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Master's degree
Bible + Biblical Studies
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Master's degree Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these studies in va...
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Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Theology + Theological Studies
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Post-Master's certificate Theology + Theological Studies: A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics,...
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Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Other
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Post-Master's certificate Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other: Any instructional program in philosophy and religion not listed in the Philosophy and Religious Studies, General category.
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Certificates/Post-Master's certificate
Bible + Biblical Studies
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Post-Master's certificate Bible + Biblical Studies: A program that focuses on the Christian and/or Jewish Bible and related literature, with an emphasis on understanding and interpreting the theological, doctrinal, and ethical messages contained therein. May include preparation for applying these stu...
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Doctor's degree
Theology and Religious Vocations
Other
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Doctor's degree Theology and Religious Vocations, Other: Any instructional program in theological studies and religious vocations not listed in the Theology and Religious Vocations, General category.
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Doctor's degree
Religious Education
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Doctor's degree Religious Education: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of providing educational services to members of faith communities, within the context of a particular religion, and that prepares individuals to serve as religious educators. Includes instruction in planning and te...
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Doctor's degree
Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Doctor's degree Missions + Missionary Studies and Missiology: A program that focuses on the theory and practice of religious outreach, social service and proselytization, and that prepares individuals for mission vocations. Includes instruction in theology, evangelism, preaching, medical and social m...
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Doctor's degree
Clinical Psychology
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University Doctor's degree Clinical Psychology: A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology, involving the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. Includes instruction in clinical assessment and d...
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First-Professional degree
Divinity + Minstry (B.D., M.Div.).
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Biola University
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General Description for:
Biola University First-Professional degree Divinity + Minstry (B.D., M.Div.): A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of p...
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