Academics

Pursuing Artistic and Intellectual Growth
The School of Arts and Letters offers more than 40 majors, minors and concentrations in music and theatre, art and design, communication studies, and humanities and social sciences, alongside the distinguished integrative liberal arts curriculum of Torrey Honors College. Students are equipped to pursue creative excellence, thoughtful communication and a distinctly Christian vision for human flourishing through academic and artistic formation. Explore our program pages to learn more.
Explore Our Programs

Architecture and Interior Design Programs
Coming in Fall of 2027

Visual and Performing Arts Programs
Department of Art
Conservatory of Music

Humanities and Social Sciences Programs
- B.A. in English
- B.A. in History
- B.A. in Philosophy
- B.A. in Political Science
- B.A. in Politics, Philosophy and Economics - Coming Soon
- B.A. in Sociology
- B.A. in Spanish
- Minor in English
- Minor in History
- Minor in International Relations
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Political Science
- Minor in Pre-Law
- Minor in Public Administration
- Minor in Sociology
- Minor in Social Work
- Minor in Spanish

Honors Education
The Torrey Honors College offers an alternate path for completing Biola’s core curriculum requirements, a complement to any degree in the School of Arts and Letters and to all other majors at Biola.

Learning Opportunities
Students in the School of Arts and Letters have countless opportunities to take their learning outside the classroom, including access to top-notch facilities, internships, professional development classes, study abroad trips and involvement in student-run organizations.

Alumni Success
Our alumni go on to pursue fulfilling careers in a wide range of industries. Read their stories to see how your time at the School of Arts and Letters can impact your life.
