Doctor of Missiology - Biola University

Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Department of Intercultural Studies: Doctor of Missiology
SICS/ALT COMMUNITY EVENTS SECTION 2.4
SICS Graduate Student Association: The School of Intercultural Studies has established the SICS
Graduate Student Association (SICS-GSA) to serve as the official body representing all SICS graduate
students to the office of the Dean of the School. The SICS-GSA is compromised of students—both
full-time and part-time—enrolled in graduate programs in SICS. The mission of the SICS-GSA is:
“To foster an environment where graduate students would be challenged to excel
in the pursuit of academic studies, to deepen their spiritual commitment to God,
and to build community in the School of Intercultural Studies.”
The SICS-GSA offers several community events throughout the year for graduate students to
attend.
ALT Socials: Several times a year ALT students and faculty gather informally on campus, usually
during the late afternoon before evening classes.
ALT Student Socials: Students are encouraged to get together themselves for fellowship, fun and
mutual support. In the past, these monthly student-organized socials have included ice-skating,
treasure hunts and other fun activities. Please take initiative to organize whatever would be
meaningful for you.
ALT Forums: Several times a year ALT faculty members or guest speakers present on topics of
interest. (Past topics have included critical pedagogy in TESOL, Quechua orthography and language
shift in Borneo.) Graduate students are strongly recommended to attend these forums.
SIL International Dinners: SIL sometimes sponsors international dinners— good times of
fellowship, food and prayer which are open to all interested students.
Biola Chapels: There are several regular University chapels scheduled on campus during the
week. Undergraduate chapels are held in the gymnasium Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30
a.m. You are invited to attend any or all of these chapels. Talbot School of Theology conducts
graduate chapels at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and occasionally other days throughout the semester. These
are held in Calvary Chapel. Rosemead School of Psychology has a graduate chapel each Tuesday held
in Mayers Auditorium.
Biola Fellowship for Graduate Students: The International Graduate Student Association (see
http://igsa.christian.net/) sponsors regular social events and a Wednesday afternoon prayer and
fellowship meeting. All are welcome.
Date: August 2009 Page 1 of 2