Category: Cook School of Intercultural Studies

Biola to Close Undergraduate Intercultural Studies Program and Move Graduate Programs under Talbot School of Theology
Sarah Dougher — November 15, 2023
LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In response to declining enrollment in its courses, Biola University has decided to close the B.A. in Intercultural Studies...
Professor Released New Book on Workplace Gender Bias
Dr. Leanne Dzubinski’s new book provides practical solutions for organizational leaders
Charlotte McKinley — June 20, 2023
Dr. Leanne Dzubinski’s research has shown a continued prevalence of workplace gender bias despite strides that have been made. Dzubinski, professor...
Biola to Revitalize the Academic Programs under the Cook School of Intercultural Studies and Close the Cook School
The programs will be relocated to other schools or entities within Biola
Brenda Velasco — May 26, 2023
After more than 10 years of enrollment challenges, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies will close after the 2023-2024 academic year and the...
How Black Female B&B and Guesthouse Entrepreneurs Impact Economic Empowerment in South Africa
Professor Dr. Katrina Greene visited Cape Town, South Africa to research economic empowerment and implications that derive from Black, female-owned and operated bed and breakfasts and guesthouses
Charlotte McKinley — May 25, 2023
Economic empowerment is complex, according to Dr. Katrina Greene, associate professor of anthropology and intercultural studies in Biola’s Cook...
Alumnus’ Journey from Job Fair at Biola to Japan
Cook School of Intercultural Studies alumnus Erik Bentley teaches English in Narita City, Japan.
Charlotte McKinley — March 17, 2023
God was preparing Erik Bentley (B.A. ’96, M.A. ’20) for a life in Japan far before he met his wife and he moved to the Chiba Prefecture in east...
Intercultural Studies Alumna Innovates her Degree Post Graduation
Eden DeLaVara (’22) uses both her intercultural studies bachelor’s degree and art minor to express herself and what she believes in
Ryan Wingert — March 10, 2023
Growing up, Intercultural Studies (ICS) alumna — Eden DeLaVara (’22) — felt as if life was clearly planned for her with clear next steps from...
CCCU Grant Awarded to Biola Faculty for Research on Women Refugees
Dr. Jamie Sanchez will lead research group including Dr. Laura Dryjanska
Ryan Wingert — December 05, 2022
In September of 2022, it was announced that Professor of Intercultural Studies would receive a three year $30,000 grant to research how women who...
Research Shows Significance of Trust and Christianity within NGOs
Professor Lindsey Huang shares how NGOs can benefit from Christian influence
Emily Marsh — November 08, 2022
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) benefit from Christian influence in the field of intercultural relations, according to recent research...
Book Highlighting Women Central to the Work of Christian Ministry Wins Several Awards
Cook School of Intercultural Studies professor Dr. Leanne Dzubinski’s book highlights the roles of women in ministry
Sarah Dougher — June 08, 2022
Women have overcome obstacles in their ministries and transformed cultural constraints to spread the gospel historically, writes Biola University...
‘God’s Smuggler’ Receives Biola University’s Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award
Andrew van der Bijl honored for his life’s work serving God and others
Joe Conway — March 29, 2021
Andrew van der Bijl — known as “God’s Smuggler” — is Biola University’s 2020 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award recipient. Biola...
Professor Awarded Planning Grant for Mission Work Project
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Professor Leanne Dzubinski will research how Christian ideas about family life were communicated as the gospel was spread
Vanessa Morales — December 07, 2020
Biola University Cook School of Intercultural Studies professor and associate dean Dr. Leanne Dzubinski was awarded a one-year $5,000 planning...
Biola University Professor Receives Distinguished Scholar Award
Professor Jamie Sanchez received the McGraw Hill Distinguished Scholar Award at the Conference on Academic Research in Education.
Sarah Dougher — May 01, 2020
Jamie Sanchez, an associate professor at Biola’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies, was one of three recipients of the fourth annual McGraw...
Alumnus Denis LaClare’s Research on Transcultural Workers Shines a Light on International Students
In his dissertation, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies alumnus explored how transcultural workers can effectively and positively work with international students
Jenna Loumagne — February 28, 2020
According to alumnus Denis LaClare’s (Ph.D. ‘18) dissertation research, international student enrollment is increasing in North America and across...
Two Biola Professors Receive Grants for New Research to Foster Humanitarian Growth
Professors Jamie Sanchez and Julianne Bryant will lead new research funded by grants from the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Joya Jackson — November 27, 2019
Two new research projects related to humanitarian efforts are underway at Biola University this semester. The research projects, led by Cook...
Professor Provides Insight on Issues Facing Women in World Missions
Biola professor and doctoral students publish a recent study on women in missions
Clavel Candelaria — June 01, 2017
Intercultural studies professor, Leanne Dzubinski, at Biola University’s Cook School of Intercultural Studies, recently released research on the...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Professors Release New Books
Ken Nehrbass and Allen Yeh’s recently published books offer new insights on cross-cultural perspectives
Ken Stewart and Brianna Miller — November 28, 2016
Two Cook School of Intercultural Studies professors — Allen Yeh and Ken Nehrbass — recently published books that offer new insight on...
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
Erin Wilson — September 28, 2016
Biola University professor of applied linguistics Kitty Purgason of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies was awarded the Fulbright U.S....
Cook Celebrates Alan McMahan, Recipient of Annual Donald A. McGavran Award
Biola professor receives award recognizing contribution to church growth
Kathryn Toombs — March 25, 2016
Alan McMahan, department chair of the undergraduate intercultural studies program at Cook School of Intercultural Studies (CSICS), received the...
Cook School of Intercultural Studies Announces New Academic Journal
Jenna Bartlo — December 09, 2009
Seeking effective ways to share the gospel, surveying where and why the church is growing rapidly and exploring some of the obstacles the church...