It is our highest priority to guarantee the well-being of our students, faculty, and staff. The following answers to frequently asked questions are intended to give us clarity in the midst of the uncertainty and shifting plans for the Fall 2020 semester as we respond to the challenges caused by the virus. With this in mind, please note that we will provide updates and revisions to these plans during the course of the summer, so be sure to check regularly.
ALL PLANS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DEPENDENT UPON FEDERAL, STATE, AND MUNICIPAL HEALTH REGULATIONS.
We are following the lead of Biola University and Talbot School of Theology wherever applicable. You may find additional information pertaining to the main campus at https://www.biola.edu/coronavirus.
However, we want to answer specific questions below concerning the program in Brooklyn. Should you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact DeLora Neuschwander at [email protected].
What is the Registration Deadline for the Fall Semester?
- Registration must be complete by August 18, 2020.
- Classes will begin on September 1, 2020.
- These courses will be implemented through Canvas, and instructions will be provided for those who are not familiar with this Learning Management System. Also see https://www.biola.edu/coronavirus/student-support/remote-learning.
When will students return to Brooklyn?
Classes will be held online for the entire Fall semester, removing the necessity for students to return to Brooklyn.
What educational options are available to students?
- Online Courses
- Synchronous courses require students to attend regularly scheduled meetings during the semester via Zoom. This is the format for our Fall 2020 courses until it is possible to meet in person.
- Asynchronous courses allow students to view lectures independently and participate in scheduled Video Conference calls when required. Only a few such courses are available to our students through Talbot. They must be individually approved as appropriate to the Feinberg program.
- Field Education
- Requirements for Field Education will be adjusted according to the ability of students to serve in various forms of ministry.
Will the semester schedule change?
- The semester will start on September 1, 2020, and end December 11, 2020, in accordance with the Biola campus schedule.
- There will be no break for Fall ministry tours.
What about International Students?
International students will not be returning to Brooklyn for the Fall semester.
Other questions?
- Our desire is to communicate as clearly and effectively as possible during these ever-changing circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Do not hesitate to contact either the program director or the administrative assistant with your questions, and we will do our very best to help:
- Gregory Hagg, Program Director, [email protected].
- DeLora Neuschwander, Administrative Assistant, [email protected].
