Academics
Located in sunny southern California, Biola University is a unique mid-sized private college where all faculty, staff, and students are professing Christians. The school鈥檚 focus on learning is equaled by its attention to spirituality, and students find that the biblically-centered academics 鈥渉old [them] to a high degree of moral standard and accountability.鈥 The curriculum incorporates 鈥渢he things we care about into lessons (connections to real life scenarios, jobs, and the Bible)鈥 and integrates 鈥渙utside experiences such as field-related volunteer work, observation hours, and internships鈥 to offer 鈥渞igorous yet engaging鈥 programs. The integration of faith into academia is a strength most often cited by students, and the school 鈥渄oes not shy away from being countercultural in order to prepare students to preach the gospel in fields like journalism, physics, or psychology.鈥
The 鈥渉elpful and unique鈥 Biola professors 鈥渁ctually care about each student,鈥 and one student goes so far as to say the professors 鈥渨ill have your name memorized by the second day.鈥 Another adds, 鈥淭he professors are well-trained and patient when it comes to the learning process for students.鈥 Additionally, there is 鈥済reat professor-to-student communication,鈥 and 鈥渋f you miss a day of class, you'll receive an email from the professor to make sure you understand that you can come to them for help.鈥 Similarly, 鈥渢he academic advising center and counselors also help students as much as possible.鈥 Wherever you turn, 鈥渋ntellectual conversation abounds on campus,鈥 and within the classroom, students 鈥渁re encouraged to ask questions about their faith and how it relates to their lives.鈥
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