Talbot School of Theology

Overview

Biola University / Talbot School of Theology is located in La Mirada, CA, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Arts (MA)	Theology
Master of Theology (Th M)	New Testament
Master of Arts (MA)	Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Educational studies
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Messianic Jewish studies
Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)	Children's ministry
Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)	Youth ministry
Master of Theology (Th M)	Theology
Master of Theology (Th M)	Bible exposition
Master of Arts (MA)	Old Testament
(Certificate)	Spiritual formation
Doctor of Education (Ed D)	Educational studies
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Evangelism and discipleship
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership (MACML)	Sports ministry
(Certificate)	Biblical and theological studies
Master of Arts (MA)	Spiritual formation and soul care
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Christian education
Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)	Adult/family ministry
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership (MACML)	Pastoral care and counseling
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Missions and intercultural studies
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Pastoral and general ministry
Master of Theology (Th M)	Old Testament and Semitics
(Certificate)	Messianic Jewish studies
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Pastoral care and counseling
Master of Divinity (M Div)	Spiritual formation
Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership (MACML)	Preaching and pastoral ministry
Master of Arts (MA)	New Testament
Master of Arts (MA)	Bible exposition
(Certificate)	Theology
Doctor of Ministry (D Min)	Theology
Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)	General Christian education
Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE)	Cross-cultural education ministry

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	235
Doctoral Degrees	24

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

745

Applied

522

Accepted

320

Enrolled

Applying

65

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	July 1st	June 1st	No
Spring deadline	November 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Requirements	Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university; minimum GPA of 2.6 (for M Div), 3.0 (for MA)
Doctoral Degree Requirements	M Div or MA

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 600 TOEFL IBT score: 88

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships Financial support for part-time students

Student Body

1,229

Total Graduate Students

13%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.81%
Black or African American	4.39%
White or Caucasian	40%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.08%
Asian	24.65%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.24%
Two or more races	2.6%
Unknown	6.35%

Gender

Male (72%)

Female (27%)

Faculty

49

Total faculty

Male (42)

Female (7)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	New Testament, Old Testament, spiritual formation, Christian education, theological studies, Christian ministry, preaching and pastoral ministry, language and literature, bible exposition, Christian leadership, Christian apologetics, Science and Religion
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA  90639-0001
United States

Contact Dr. Clint Arnold
Dean
Phone: 562-903-4816
Fax: 562-903-4748

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