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  • Biola News

    Melissa Soto — 

    The Chimes, Biola University’s student-run newspaper, was awarded the Associated Collegiate Press’ Pacemaker Award on October 29, 2011 for the...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Jeffrey Volkmer — 

    The recently convened Searching for Sanctuary Film Festival at Biola University presented significant independent films that explored the meaning of, and human longing for, sanctuary. The films screened were illustrative of the deep yearning all humans have for true sanctuary and the repercussions of its absence, ultimately pointing to the archetype of sanctuary for the Christian, Jesus Christ. One of the films screened was directed by Orlando van Einsiedel entitled, Skateistan: To Live and Skate in Kabul. It provided a beautifully shot and deeply poignant portrayal of the importance of sanctuary in the lives of the children of Kabul, Afghanistan, whose lives are tremendously impacted not only by the notable absence of sanctuary, but also how they were able to find it upon a skateboard. Here is not only an opportunity to view this wonderful film, but a theological reflection of its significance.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Kevin Lawson — 

    We often face pressures to move our Bible teaching sessions along in church, sacrificing depth of teaching impact to save time and keep on schedule with the lesson plans. What do we lose when we do this, and how might we respond to these pressures to ensure greater depth of impact in our teaching?

  • Biola News

    Biola Responds to Reason-based Faith Challenges with Apologetics

    Craig Hazen and Undergraduate Ministry Offer Students Answers

    Jessica Airey — 

    A recent edition of Time magazine featured an article titled, “How Science Can Lead the Way: What we lose when we put faith over logic.” The...

  • Biola News

    Biola Rolls to Upset Win Over No. 1 Texas-Brownsville

    Eagles hand Scorpions first loss of 2011

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    Biola played outstanding defense and pulled off its second-straight win over an NAIA Top 10 team, defeating No. 1 Texas-Brownsville 25-21, 27-25,...

  • Biola News

    Record Night for Two Biola Coaches

    Coaches Celebrate Record-Breaking Victories for Eagles

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    A pair of Biola Head Coaches recorded milestone victories on Tuesday night as Men's Soccer coach Bryan Kuderman recorded his 100th win and...

  • Biola News

    Special Olympics Tournament at Biola University

    Biola Welcomes Challenged Athletes to its Courts

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    As the U.S. Olympics theme song filled the air, athletes with autism and down syndrome took their place behind the baseline for the opening...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Uche Anizor — 

    A question I receive repeatedly, and a good one at that, is: “What is the theological interpretation of Scripture?” If you’ve heard this phrase bandied about and are still not sure what it means, you’re certainly not alone. There aren’t many concise and clear definitions of it, though there are a number of descriptive accounts.

  • Biola News

    Eagles Pull Off Second-Straight NAIA Top 15 Upset

    Biola knocks off no. 12 Westmont, 1-0

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    Sarina Coutin converted a penalty kick in the 11th minute and Biola's defense made it stand up as the Eagles continued their hot play as of late...

  • Biola News

    Jeff Hoffman — 

    One day after earning the GSAC Defensive Player of the Week honors, Biola senior goalkeeperErin Frushonhas been named the National Association of...

  • Biola News

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Biola University’s tennis coach Dee Henry has lived up to her motto: “Here to serve.” After spending over three decades on the court raising...

  • Biola News

    Alumna Signs with Professional Women’s Basketball Team in Belgium

    Former Women’s Basketball Player Jessilyn Conicelli Goes Overseas

    Melissa Soto — 

    Former Biola women’s basketball standout JessilynConicelli has signed a contract to play professional basketball for Jeugd Gentson, a top-division...

  • Biola News

    Newsweek Ranks Biola Among Top 25 "Best Weather" Schools

    Biola named one of the best for bright sun second year in a row

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    For the second year in a row, Biola has earned a spot on Newsweek’s college rankings for “Best Weather” schools. With 284 sunny days and only 31...

  • Biola News

    Parking Structure Opens as Enrollment Swells

    780 new spaces meet needs of record-size student body

    Jenna Bartlo — 

    Biola University celebrated the opening of a much-anticipated five-story parking structure on Sept. 29, 2011 — a significant addition to campus...

  • Biola News

    Professors Speak on Capitol Hill

    Moreland and Hazen discuss faith, politics and science in D.C. lectures

    Jason Newell — 

    Two Biola University professors recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of an ongoing effort to offer biblical perspectives on issues...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Dave Keehn — 

    Jesus Christ faced a myriad of challenges when he walked this Earth; developing the leadership team to continue his mission of redemption, i.e. through the Church after his ascension back to heaven, is one that is easy to underestimate. A glimpse of the training methodology for his disciples is seen in the discourse recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 10:1-8.

  • The Good Book Blog

    Ashish Naidu — 

    I have often wondered if the lack of interest in the external beauty of sacred space and décor, which characterizes much of our church culture today, is due to the struggle with dualism? Or is it due to the residual sense of over-correction that we have inherited from the Reformation movement? I suspect it may be both.

  • Biola News

    One Common Goal: Teaching Effectively in the U.S. and in the Middle East

    Professors Address Issues of Technology, Critical Thinking, and Special Education to 250 Lebanese Educators

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    All students—from America or Lebanon—need teachers who can motivate them to love learning. Four professors from Biola’s School of Education...

  • Biola News

    Nursing Director Is Semi-Finalist for National Contest

    Susan Elliott has chance to win Johnson & Johnson "Amazing Nurses" contest

    Heather Tanji — 

    Susan Elliott, the director of Biola’s Department of Nursing, has been selected as one of 20 semi-finalists for the Johnson & Johnson’s “...

  • Biola News

    Student Swimmers Double as Life-Saving Rescuers

    Two Biola athletes respond to emergency situations while lifeguarding at Newport Beach

    Jessica Airey — 

    Water is no unfamiliar territory for first-year Newport Beach lifeguards Bretton Smith and Nathan Roe. Both are accustomed to braving the waves...

  • Biola News

    Danish Artist's Interpretation of Creation On Display at BIola

    Roberta Ahmanson's Collection of Maja Lisa Engelhardt's Art Hosted at Biola's Art Gallery.

    Melissa Soto — 

    A art exhibit of Maja Lisa Engelhardt's work from the Roberta Ahmanson collection is currently on display at Biola as part of the university's...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Erik Thoennes — 

    There is always a tension between the purity and unity of the church. How do Christians decide how much weight to put on certain beliefs? Here is how I think we need to figure out how to plant flags wisely.

  • Biola News

    Influential Hispanic Leader Speaks at Biola Chapel

    Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Sammy Rodriguez

    Elizabeth Mak — 

    Heralded by CNN as “one of the most influential leaders in the Latino community,” Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic...

  • The Good Book Blog

    Ben Shin — 

    One the trickiest situations within leadership, has to do with how many people should be leading the church. Many people and cultures would strongly suggest a singular or monarchial type leader for the church while others would suggest a plurality of leaders. Which one is correct? Which model is the wisest? And what does the Word of God says about this? This entry will suggest that the Scriptures prescribe a plurality of leadership as being the wisest and most widely practiced model for leadership for the church.

  • Biola News

    Biola Youth Theater Receives Grant From Wells Fargo

    Wells Fargo Grant Keeps Youth Theater Going

    Alethia Selby — 

    The Biola Youth Theater received a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo Bank in support of the theater’s service to junior high and high school students...