Category: Academics

Sean McDowell Joins Biola’s Christian Apologetics Faculty
Popular speaker and author will serve as a professor in graduate program
Jason Newell — August 15, 2013
Internationally known speaker and writer Sean McDowell will join the faculty of Biola University’s Master of Arts Program in Christian Apologetics...
Biola Named One of 97 “Great Colleges to Work For”
The Chronicle of Higher Education recognizes Biola as a "Great College to Work For"
Jenna Bartlo — July 22, 2013
Biola University is one of the nation’s 97 best colleges to work for, according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education . The results put...
Students Provided Opportunity with Nationally-Recognized Leadership Development Institute
Twelve Biola students successfully graduate from the program
Carissa Lehmkuhl — June 07, 2013
Twelve Biola students graduated from the Millenium Momentum Foundation’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) April 2013 — representing the...
Political Science Professor Dave Peters Retires After 47 Years
Peters reflects on his time at Biola
Marissa Mavaega — May 20, 2013
Dave Peters, professor of political science and public administration, is retiring at the close of the spring 2013 semester after 47 years at...
Beyond Social: Using Digital Technologies from the Church to the Boardroom
Jenna Bartlo — May 17, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Bestselling author and social media expert Michael Hyatt will headline the upcoming Biola Digital conference at Biola...
Biola University Spring Commencement Speakers Announced
Jenna Bartlo — May 14, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Vibrant multi-ethnic ministry leaders, Biola alumni Adam Edgerly and Larry Acosta, will address graduates at Biola’s spring...
Is Contemporary Neuroscience Compatible with Christianity?
Jenna Bartlo — May 07, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The Biola University Center for Christian Thought will host its second annual conference on May 10–11, featuring presentations...
Rising Directors Slated as Speakers for Biola Media Conference
Jenna Bartlo — April 25, 2013
STUDIO CITY, CALIF. — Director of “Fruitvale Station,” Ryan Coogler, due to screen his Sundance Award Winning feature at the 2013 Cannes Film...
Biola Named One of Nation’s Greenest Colleges
Jenna Bartlo — April 17, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The...
Biola Named One of the Nation’s Greenest Colleges
University featured in The Princeton Review's ‘Guide to 322 Green Colleges’
Jenna Bartlo — April 17, 2013
Biola is one of the 322 most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The Princeton Review’s newly...
2013 South by Southwest Audience Award Director to Speak at 18th Annual Biola Media Conference
Jenna Bartlo — April 10, 2013
STUDIO CITY, CALIF. — Director Destin Daniel Cretton, 2013 South By Southwest Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize winner for Narrative Feature for...
Biola University Responds to Influx in Special Education Needs
Biola University, One of Few Christian Universities to Offer Special Education Credential Online
Jenna Bartlo — April 02, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s School of Education recently launched a special education online credential program responding to predicted...
Apologetics Tour Makes Case for Christ in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Jenna Bartlo — April 02, 2013
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — Nationally renowned apologists and philosophers will teach Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. residents how to make a case for...
Biola to Address Justice, Spirituality and Education
Carissa Lehmkuhl — March 12, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. Biola University will host the second annual Justice, Spirituality, and Education (JSE) Conference on March 16, 2013 to address...
Calgary Event to Pack Out Church; Leading Apologists to Equip Christians to Defend Faith
Jenna Bartlo — March 04, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University Christian apologetics professors will speak at Centre Street Church in Calgary, AB, Canada March 8-9 to feed...
Biola’s The Fundamentals Still Relevant Today
Professor Fred Sanders offers insight on impact of book series
Jenna Bartlo — February 25, 2013
Beginning in 1910, Biola founder and visionary Lyman Stewart and his brother Milton funded a four-volume series of books defending the fundamental...
Biola’s Science Building Gets a Facelift
Bradley Annex remodel makes room for new labs, offices and classrooms
Cassandra Acosta — February 18, 2013
The remodeling of Biola’s science building, Bardwell Hall’s Bradley Annex, was celebrated Friday, Feb. 15 near Fluor Fountain. Members of the...
Quench Your Thirst for Reasonable Faith in Sacramento
Jenna Bartlo — February 15, 2013
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Biola University’s Christian apologetics faculty will be at Bayside Church in Sacramento, Calif. Feb. 22-23 to feed the...
Leading Christian Apologist Draws Thousands in Major Debate Win
Talbot professor William Lane Craig argues for reasonable faith against prominent atheist
Jessica Airey — February 15, 2013
More than 4,000 people attended a significant debate on Friday, Feb 1 between noted Christian theologian and Biola Talbot School of Theology...
Biola Named Best College for Studying the Bible
University tops new online ranking for Bible students
Jenna Bartlo — January 29, 2013
Biola University is the nation’s best college for students looking to get a top-notch Bible education, according to a newly released online...
Professors Launch ‘Business. Ministry. Life.’ Blog
Blog to encourage Christians in business
Jenna Bartlo — January 25, 2013
For the past 12 years, the Crowell School of Business has educated and motivated students in the field of business. Now, the professors are...
Biola’s YouTube Channel Reaches 1 Million Views
Biola ranks among 100 ‘most viewed’ university channels
Jason Newell — January 23, 2013
Biola University’s YouTube channel reached a major milestone in January by surpassing 1 million total video views — a tally that places Biola...
Music in Worship Program Releases First CD
Students and faculty contribute music to recording
Bethany Wilson — December 06, 2012
Biola University’s Music in Worship program released their first CD this fall, composed of songs written and performed by students, faculty and...
Biola to Launch Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts
Grant from Fieldstead and Company will establish new center next year
Jason Newell — December 04, 2012
Biola University has received a grant to establish a new Center for Christianity, Culture and the Arts, a significant initiative that will host...
Faculty Spotlight: Nancy Wang Yuen
Meet sociology professor Nancy Wang Yuen
Jenna Bartlo — November 21, 2012
Over the past decade, Sociology professor Nancy Wang Yuen has been researching, speaking and publishing on the topic of how actors of color are...