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Academics
New Online Public Relations and Reputation Management Programs to Launch
Students can complete a bachelor’s and master’s degree together in four years
August 16, 2019
Biola University’s new online Public Relations and Reputation Management degree programs will launch in Fall 2020. The two new degree programs — a...
Alumni
Leader in P-12 Education, Alumnus Glen Thomas Passes Away
Biola remembers the impact Glen Thomas made for California education, educators and students
August 14, 2019
The legacy of alumnus Glen Thomas’ (’68) work in education extends beyond administrators who knew him personally to California students across the...
Athletics
Biola University Granted Full Membership in NCAA Division II Athletics
Full membership in NCAA Division II affords Biola teams the right to compete in NCAA postseason events and appear in national and regional rankings beginning in 2019-20
July 18, 2019
On July 12, Biola University President Barry H. Corey received a phone call from leadership at the National Collegiate Athletic Association...

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.