SCORR 2008


SCORR 2008Welcome!

Welcome to the 12th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR)!  It is a blessing to have you join us for this unique conference, which focuses on the needs of students from culturally diverse backgrounds on the Christian College campus. Read more...

This Year's Theme

Many times we hear the question asked, “what is our goal as we pursue diversity in the Christian community?”  There are obviously many facets to answering this question.  Succinctly put, Jesus said to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matt. 6:33).  Read more...

About SCORR

The purpose of the annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation is to glorify God by empowering students to better face the challenges existing on their campuses, in their communities, and in society at large through multi-ethnic awareness and engaging in the active process of racial reconciliation. Read more...

Registration

Register now! The deadline is February 1, 2008. Click here to go to the downloadable .pdf form.

Schedule

The schedule is up! This page will be updated if any changes or additions occur.

Speakers

We are blessed with a creative and high-powered line-up of speakers and facilitators this year, led by Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil and first-time guests recording artists Propaganda and Odd Thomas, and pastor and social advocate Rev. Alexia Salvatierra.

Workshops

Come learn, share, and grow in sessions led and moderated by conference speakers and students alike. Eight options will be available, including new sessions on immigration and native peoples of America.

Events

Worship sessions, keynote addresses from Dr. Salter McNeil, a film session, and the annual Taiko concert help to highlight our time together.

Resources on Racial Reconciliation

On our journey together to build the Kingdom of God, we encounter many challenges in understanding ourselves and our society. The written word is an important resource to draw from... read more

Multi-ethnic Programs at Biola

Biola's Department of Multi-Ethnic Programs works to engage students in holistic personal development, racial reconciliation, and the development of an authentic community of diverse believers.

Directions to Biola

Biola’s campus rests on the border of Orange and Los Angeles counties, in one of the largest and most diverse metropolitan areas in the world, a place brimming with ministry potential. Maps and directions are here.

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Distinguished Presenters

Salter McNeil

Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil
Nationally-known minister, speaker, author.

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White-Clayton

Dr. Diane White-Clayton
and the Sacred Praise Chorale.

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Calvillo

Mr. Jonathan Calvillo
Pastor

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Christerson

Dr. Brad Christerson
Professor of Sociology, Biola University

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Kazibwe

Ms. Linda Kazibwe
Worship leader, teacher, poet, musician, speaker.

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Jason Petty

Mr. Jason Petty/aka Propaganda
Teacher, poet, musician, speaker.

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ASalvatierra

Rev. Alexia Salvatierra
Pastor, Executive Director of CLUE

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Doug Schaupp

Mr. Doug Schaupp
Regional Director, InterVarsity

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Odd Thomas

Odd Thomas
Hip Hop and A'cappella Performer

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Verdick

Ms. Tabitha Verdick
Biola student

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Walthall

Ms. Krista Marie Walthall
Biola alum, writer

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