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Biola University Named a 2019 Great College to Work For with Honor Roll Distinction
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Biola to their 2019 list based on surveyed faculty and staff
September 17, 2019
The Chronicle of Higher Education has recognized Biola University as one of the best colleges in the nation for which to work. Based on survey...
Academics
Biola University Welcomes New Students
President Barry H. Corey encourages students to walk humbly with the Spirit on their college journey
September 16, 2019
Nearly 1,920 undergraduate and graduate students started their collegiate journey at Biola University on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The incoming graduate...
Academics
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2019
16 new faculty members join Biola’s esteemed faculty
September 13, 2019
Biola University welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall — each of whom represent the university’s aspiration to attract and retain the finest...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
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.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
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.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
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.