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Talbot Launches Online Masters Degree in Classical Theology
Working professionals can now apply for the online, Socratic-style 36-credit program.
Charlotte McKinley — February 23, 2023
51�ԹϺ��’s Talbot School of Theology launched a fully online version of their Master of Arts in Classical Theology to provide working...
Active Shooter Training Drill to Happen at 51�ԹϺ��
Sarah Dougher — February 16, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� is hosting a large-scale, simulative active shooter training exercise for personnel from eight local law...
51�ԹϺ�� Celebrates the Class of 2022 at the Last Fall Commencement
Hollywood producer Karen Covell addressed graduates with wisdom on following God’s dreams
Charlotte McKinley — December 21, 2022
Nearly 350 graduates crossed the stage at 51�ԹϺ��’s commencement ceremonies last week. The ceremonies marked the very last commencement...
Biola to Discontinue Two Academic Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� will discontinue one undergraduate program and one graduate program — B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and...
51�ԹϺ�� will Phase Out Eight Online Programs
Biola Staff — December 20, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� will discontinue eight of the 11 undergraduate online programs — B.S. in Organizational Leadership, Public...
51�ԹϺ�� To Host its Last Fall Commencement Ceremonies
Emily Marsh — December 13, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The 51�ԹϺ�� final Fall Commencement is being held on Friday, Dec. 16, featuring film producer and visionary Karen...
51�ԹϺ�� Upholds 39 Year Tradition with Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Emily Marsh — November 28, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — The beloved 39-year-old 51�ԹϺ�� tradition of the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is upon the community once again....
Office of Hispanic Services is Ready to Serve the Biola Community
Alumna and Director of Hispanic Services, Erika Sanchez, aims to serve Hispanic students and families
Sarah Dougher — November 03, 2022
51�ԹϺ�� Director of Hispanic Services, alumna Erika Sanchez (’13) attended 51�ԹϺ�� as a first-generation student. Graduating with...
U.S. News Ranks 51�ԹϺ�� in Top Tier of America’s 2023 Best National Universities
Biola is recognized on six special recognition lists including Best Value Schools and Best Undergraduate Teaching
Sarah Dougher — September 12, 2022
Once again, 51�ԹϺ�� has been named one of America’s best colleges, earning a spot in the highest tier of the “best national universities”...
Matt Redman Joins 51�ԹϺ�� as Songwriter in Residence
Known for the Christian song “10,000 Reasons,” Redman will help equip the next generation of worship leaders
Sarah Dougher — September 08, 2022
Christian singer and songwriter, Matt Redman, will serve as Songwriter in Residence at 51�ԹϺ�� commencing the 2022-2023 academic year. The...
Biola Welcomes Incoming Students
President Barry H. Corey addressed all students, faculty and staff to launch the new semester with worship led by Matt Redman
Sarah Dougher — September 07, 2022
A total of 1,583 undergraduate and graduate students began their collegiate career at 51�ԹϺ�� on the first day of classes on Monday,...
51�ԹϺ�� Celebrates the Graduating Class of 2022
Traditional commencement ceremonies are back in full-swing at Biola
Sarah Dougher — May 25, 2022
More than 800 graduates crossed the stage at 51�ԹϺ��’s commencement ceremonies in May. For the first time since 2019, the ceremonies were...
51�ԹϺ�� Appoints Next Provost and Senior Vice President
Biola Staff — May 23, 2022
LA MIRADA, Calif. — 51�ԹϺ�� President Barry H. Corey announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. Hall to the position of Provost and...
51�ԹϺ�� Awards First-Ever Full Tuition Scholarship
Dalet Valles — April 12, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ�� awarded its first-ever full-tuition scholarship to incoming student Caroline Flores-Ramirez from Laguna Hills,...
Biola Health Center Director Honored as Women of Achievement by Senate District 32
Sarah Templeton is one of 11 women recognized by State Sen Bob Archuleta’s office as Women’s History Month comes to a close
Dalet Valles — April 01, 2022
To honor women during Women’s History Month, California Senate District 32 recognized 11 women of the local community as Women of Achievement,...
Evangelist Luis Palau Honored with 51�ԹϺ��’s 8th Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
The award was presented at Biola’s 92nd Missions Conference
Jocelyn Huffman — March 16, 2022
Evangelist Luis Palau is 51�ԹϺ��’s 2022 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award recipient. Palau’s son, Kevin Palau, accepted the...
Evangelist Luis Palau to be Honored with 51�ԹϺ��’s 8th Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
The award will be announced at Biola’s 92nd Missions Conference
Jocelyn Huffman — March 10, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — Evangelist Luis Palau is 51�ԹϺ��’s 2022 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award recipient. Palau’s son, Kevin...
The Power of Word: Biola’s Lenten Journey through the Psalms
Dalet Valles — March 02, 2022
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51�ԹϺ��’s Center for Christianity, Culture, and the Arts is hosting its 2022 Lent Project, a free online daily...
Letter from the President about the Talbot Extension in Kyiv
Clinton E. Arnold, Barry Corey — February 28, 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters at Biola, The situation remains serious for our Talbot extension center in Kyiv as well as Kyiv Theological Seminary...
51�ԹϺ�� Celebrates 114th Birthday
Activities on campus commemorated the special event and highlighted Biola’s commitment to its founding principles
Sarah Dougher — February 25, 2022
51�ԹϺ�� celebrated its 114th birthday today, Feb. 25, 2022. For 114 years, Biola has remained faithful to its founding principles and...
Seven Biolans Featured in “Christianity Today’s” Book Awards
Biola-affiliated authors from publications like Winsome Conviction and Simple Trinity are honored by Christianity Today
Jocelyn Huffman — February 08, 2022
Christianity Today’s 2022 Book Awards features books authored by 51�ԹϺ�� faculty and alumni. According to the magazine, the selected...
Biola Celebrates Fall 2021 Graduates with First Indoor Commencement Ceremonies Since 2019
Bishop Kenneth Ulmer and John-Paul Foster gave the commencement addresses
Sarah Dougher — December 21, 2021
For the first time since Fall 2019, 51�ԹϺ�� held traditional fall commencement ceremonies while still abiding by the county's health and...
100 Days of Dante: More than 15,000 participants Join Biola and Baylor Co-led Initiative
Several Torrey Honors College professors contributed to a nation-wide project commemorating Dante
Jocelyn Huffman, Spenser Wagner — December 02, 2021
To commemorate the 700 year anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, a Florentine poet, writer and philosopher, 51�ԹϺ��’s Torrey...
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2021
From a researcher on how to empower global leaders to a screenwriter on ABC’s “George Lopez,” 12 new faculty members join Biola’s eminent faculty
Jocelyn Huffman — November 16, 2021
51�ԹϺ�� welcomes 12 new faculty members this fall, each of whom represents the university’s mission of biblically centered education,...
Ablaze Conference Honors Jesus People Movement
The Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today has been conducting research on the unforgettable Jesus People Movement
Sarah Dougher — October 28, 2021
Fifty years ago, Christian revival sparked the Jesus People Movement. Aiming to fuel the flame of the same type of revival, 51�ԹϺ�� hosted...