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Biola Celebrates William E. Blackstone’s 175th Birthday Anniversary
William E. Blackstone's commemorative ceremony in celebration of his 175th birthday was held on Sept. 28
October 03, 2016
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, a commemorative ceremony was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, Calif. at the gravesite of Biola’s first...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Professor Receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Tajikistan for English Language Teacher Training
Kitty Purgason of Cook School of Intercultural Studies awarded grant to train teachers in Tajikistan next year
September 28, 2016
51�ԹϺ�� professor of applied linguistics Kitty Purgason of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies was awarded the Fulbright U.S....
Biola Music Students Perform with The Brilliance
On September 16, 2016, members of the symphony orchestra at 51�ԹϺ��’s Conservatory of Music had the opportunity to perform with The Brilliance, a contemporary Christian band
September 26, 2016
On September 16, 2016, members of the symphony orchestra at 51�ԹϺ��’s Conservatory of Music had the opportunity to perform with The...

May 08, 2026 —
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
April 16, 2026 —
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
April 13, 2026 —
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.