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Nike Global Product Merchandising Led by Biola Alumnus
Jonny Wesolowski (’08) started his career in ministry, but ultimately found his way to working in merchandising with Nike
Sarah Dougher — March 31, 2026
Twenty years ago, alumnus Jonny Wesolowski (’08) sat in classrooms at 51�ԹϺ�� preparing for a life serving in church ministry. Today, he...
Alumnus Fulfilling the Great Commission in Japan
Stephen Croft (B.A. ’14) teaches English in one of the least-reached districts in Japan
Sarah Dougher — March 24, 2026
“I give up, Lord. Take it all. I'll go anywhere, do anything ... Well ... except for being a pastor or missionary .. I don't have the faith for...
Alumna Dianna Smiley (B.A. ’03) is Transforming the Teen Pregnancy Narrative
Smiley’s nonprofit organization, Generation Her, provides resources for teen mothers in the Los Angeles and Orange County communities
Sarah Dougher — March 03, 2026
In celebration of March being Women’s History Month, Biola is highlighting alumnae who are faithfully serving and leading in their communities....
Talbot School of Theology Professor’s Book Receives Award of Merit and Reader’s Choice Award
Dr. Carmen Imes’ book “Becoming God’s Family” examines whether the church still matters in the modern world
Sarah Dougher — February 02, 2026
Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament in the Talbot School of Theology, does not shy away from asking the “why?” questions. In her...
Alumnus Found Intellectually and Spiritually Rich Guidance in Talbot’s Christian Apologetics Program
Micah Sweeney (M.A. ’18) now uses his degree in the classroom and therapy clinic
Biola Staff — January 13, 2026
The questions that most deeply shape a person’s faith are often born not in classrooms, but in moments of loss, confusion and unmet expectations....
Lilly Endowment Awards $10 Million Grant to Expand 51�ԹϺ��’s Talbot School of Theology
The grant will help fund new regional sites and new partnerships with networks and denominations
Sarah Dougher — December 02, 2025
51�ԹϺ�� is one of the institutions selected to receive the maximum $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., which gave $400+ million...
51�ԹϺ��’s First-Year Experience Rooted in a Strong Biblical Foundation
With small-group meetings and intentional faculty connections, first-year students engage in biblical guidance and Christ-centered friendships from the very beginning
Sarah Dougher — November 19, 2025
The first-year experience for students at 51�ԹϺ�� is crafted with care, intentionality and a strong biblical foundation. Before they even...
51�ԹϺ�� Strengthened By 18 New Faculty Members
The professors bring knowledge in a wide range of areas, including artificial intelligence, design, psychology and engineering
Sarah Dougher — October 13, 2025
51�ԹϺ�� welcomes 18 new faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. The new faculty joined Biola’s Rosemead School of Psychology,...
Talbot School of Theology Professor Shares Expertise on Dead Sea Scrolls at Reagan Library
Dr. Dominick Hernández has studied the historical findings and how they contribute to the understanding of biblical texts
Sarah Dougher — August 15, 2025
Dr. Dominick Hernández, associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics and director of Talbot en Español in the Talbot School of Theology,...
Profesor de la Escuela de Teología Talbot comparte sus conocimientos sobre los Rollos del Mar Muerto en la Biblioteca Reagan
El Dr. Dominick Hernández ha estudiado los hallazgos históricos y cómo contribuyen a la comprensión de los textos bíblicos.
Sarah Dougher — August 15, 2025
El Dr. Dominick Hernández, profesor asociado de Antiguo Testamento y Semítica y director de Talbot en Español en la Escuela de Teología Talbot,...
Professional Hockey Player and Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) Lives Out His Faith On and Off the Rink
Grimaldi earned a master of arts in Christian Apologetics to prove the truth to not only himself, but to his teammates and family
Sarah Dougher — August 08, 2025
Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) would watch lectures, read books and write discussion posts when he returned from work. Balancing being a...
Biola Institute for Spiritual Formation Launches New Online Course for Christians Seeking Spiritual Depth
The Journey, a course about engaging with the Spirit in every season of life, is available on Biola LEARN
Sarah Dougher — June 10, 2025
The Talbot School of Theology’s Institute for Spiritual Formation is paving the way for Christians who feel spiritually dry, stuck or simply...
Talbot Professor Explores Sensory Experiences in the Gospels in New Book
Dr. Jeannine Hanger helps readers discover ways to draw closer to God through engaging the five senses in her book “Engaging Jesus with Our Senses”
Sarah Dougher — May 20, 2025
No matter how long someone has walked with Jesus, there is always more to discover about who he is and how we relate to him. For Dr. Jeannine...
More Than a Conference: ANCHORED Rekindles the Soul of Church Leadership
Sarah Dougher — May 16, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In a cultural moment marked by spiritual fatigue, cultural upheaval and ever-increasing demands on those in ministry, the...
Leadership Transition and Program Integration at Talbot’s Institute for Spiritual Formation
Brenda Velasco — May 02, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 51�ԹϺ�� Talbot School of Theology announced a leadership transition and program integration within its Institute...
Alumnus Ryan Choura (’01) has Built Some of the Nation’s Most Celebrated Events and Experiences
Choura is looking forward to working with the FIFA World Cup 26 and 2028 Summer Olympics
Biola Staff — April 07, 2025
As the mastermind behind large event services companies Choura Events and Dorothy Creative, Ryan Choura (B.A. ’01) is a leader in experiential...
Unearthed Ancient Hymn to be Sung for First Time at 51�ԹϺ��
Katelyn Ho — April 01, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — An ancient hymn will be sung for the first time in 1700 years on April 14, 2025 at 51�ԹϺ��. Talbot School of Theology...
Talbot School of Theology is One of Top Three Largest Multi-Denominational Seminaries in the World
Talbot also lands in the top 10 largest seminaries in the world
Sarah Dougher — March 24, 2025
Talbot School of Theology at 51�ԹϺ�� is in the top 3 largest multi-denominational seminaries and in the top 10 largest seminaries in the...
Biola Brews Up Something Special with Alumni Coffee Collaboration
Alumni Andrew Phillips (B.A. ’03, M.A. ’08) and Nathan Tourtellotte (B.A. ’04) are bringing their signature coffee blend to Biola
Sarah Dougher — February 17, 2025
“Welcome to the process” painted in white on a dark wall welcomes guests into a Long Beach coffee shop. The aroma of roasted coffee beans permeates...
Prominent Christian Leader and Dean Ed Stetzer Leads the Way for Pastors in the U.S.
Dean of 51�ԹϺ�� Talbot School of Theology will visit over 20 locations in the U.S.
Sarah Dougher — January 31, 2025
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Pastors and ministry leaders are challenged to lead the way in the midst of today’s cultural climate of confusion,...
Biola Launches Chinese Theology Research Initiative
The initiative was established alongside the Institute for Advanced Studies of Chinese Christianity (IASCC)
Sarah Dougher — January 06, 2025
51�ԹϺ�� launched the Biola Research Initiative for Advanced Studies of Chinese Theology in November 2024, an initiative established...
Biola Receives $1 Million Grant to Support Churches in Foster Family Ministry
The grant will help Talbot School of Theology establish an integrative program for churches
Biola Staff — November 18, 2024
51�ԹϺ�� received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish a Talbot School of Theology program to assist local...
Biola Names Historic Conference after Biola’s 7th President and Former First Lady
The largest student-led missions conference named Clyde and Anna Belle Cook Missions Conference
Brenda Velasco — September 16, 2024
51�ԹϺ��’s student-led missions conference — which is the largest of its kind in the world — will be named after Biola’s seventh president...
Talbot Partners with Acts 29 to Offer Pastors in Ministry a Hybrid, Cohort-Based Program
Leaders in the Acts 29 Network can now apply for a Masters in Christian Ministry and Leadership in a unique cohort setting
Katelyn Ho — July 01, 2024
Pastors and ministry leaders in the Acts 29 church planting network will have the unique opportunity to study together without leaving their...
New Book Guides Readers Away from Cancel Culture Toward Meaningful Conversation
Biola to host exclusive event with authors to help inspire an end to today’s argument culture
Jenna Loumagne — May 13, 2024
With nearly two-thirds of people saying they stay quiet about their beliefs due to the fear of offending others, a shift needs to occur according...