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Talbot Professor Dr. Carmen Imes’ New Book Makes September Bestseller List
“Being God’s Image: Why Creation Still Matters” is a Christian bestseller
September 18, 2023
Professor Dr. Carmen Joy Imes’ new book landed on the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) best selling new releases list for...
Faculty Highlights, University News
Biola Welcomes New Faculty for Fall 2023
12 new faculty members to contribute their expertise to Biola’s student body
September 01, 2023
Biola University welcomes 12 new faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. The new faculty will join Biola’s School of Science, Technology...
University News
Biola Grieves Passing of Professor Alina Beary
August 31, 2023
Dr. Alina Beary, professor of Torrey Honors College at Biola University, died after a tragic pedestrian-vehicle accident, university leaders...

Knowing the Bible by Heart
January 19, 2026 — Haven Today
In these Haven Today podcast episodes, Dr. Ken Berding, professor of New Testament, shares thoughts from his new book, "The Bible By Heart," on methods of memorizing Scripture based on how the Bible depicts people memorizing long passages.
What Is True Blessedness?
January 17, 2026 — Crossway
This Crossway article is adapted from Dr. Uche Anizor's new book, "The Goodness of God in the Gift of Scripture: 20 Meditations." In this article, he focuses on the theme of "blessedness," which is a major motif in the psalms, the focus of his book.
‘The 200-Church Gap’: Data Shows Closures Eclipse Openings In the US
January 14, 2026 — Religion Unplugged
Research shows that church closures were surpassing church openings in 2024, as reported in this Religion Unplugged article. In the article, Dr. Ed Stetzer, dean of the Talbot School of Theology, shared that church planting is more important now than ever in the current climate in America. He said, "Church planting is the most significant engine for evangelistic growth that we have in the world today."