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Biola’s active clubs

Biola’s active clubs
How to get involved with a smaller community on campus through a club.
Shelby LaPorte, Entertainment Editor March 18, 2024

Biola University offers a variety of clubs that provide students the opportunity to find community while learning new things. Here is a look at some of the clubs that are currently active on campus. UNICYCLE CLUB In the Unicycle Club, students can learn about encouragement, perseverance and balance....

Apologetics conference brings hundreds of students to Biola

Apologetics conference brings hundreds of students to Biola
Biola hosts Stand to Reason’s Reality Conference bringing students and parents to the campus.
Olivia Kam, News Editor September 28, 2023

Stand to Reason, an apologetics organization that aims to help students learn to defend their faith, is closely affiliated with Biola University. In past years the organization’s Reality Conference was held at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa but, for the first time, Biola hosted the conference for the weekend...

Evangelism needs to include science

Evangelism needs to include science
Science is a tool that should not be ignored.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 9, 2022

When an evangelism opportunity arises, Christians should be prepared to use science as a tool to answer questions. There are people who have “standard issues” with Christianity such as mistrust of the church, an unwillingness to live by the biblical standard or a dislike of Christians.  The Barna...

Every Christian is called to be an apologist

Every Christian is called to be an apologist
The Bible calls every Christian to defend the word of God.
Kei-Lynn Wheaton, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

When someone today thinks of an apologist, they might think of it as a profession. Similar to preaching, only certain types of people are called to the task. In reality, all Christians are called to apologetics. 1 Peter 3:15-16 says, “but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any...

Former pop star moonwalks for missions

Susantio won first place at Punk 'n' Pie with his spot-on Jackson impression.
Gavin Susantio was a pop star in Indonesia before turning to Biola to pursue apologetics.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 31, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 31, 2019). Junior philosophy major Gavin Susantio won hearts at this year’s Punk ‘n’ Pie, where he moonwalked his way through a smattering of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits, from “Thriller” to “Billie Jean.” Before taking the stage...

Women unapologetically delve into apologetics

Speaker at the women's apologetics conference
At the inaugural Women in Apologetics conference, women give intellectual arguments for the Gospel.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) January 24, 2018

Women of all ages, grandmothers, mothers, daughters, students and a few men gathered to worship together in spirit and in truth in Calvary Chapel. With hands raised and minds open to receiving the Word of God, women gathered to attend the first Women in Apologetics Conference held on campus on Jan....

Closing the divide with covenants

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Famous social critic Os Guinness speaks to campus.
Julianna Hernandez, News Editor (Spring 2019) September 26, 2017
Famous social critic Os Guinness speaks to campus.

Profile: Amanda Beshay on Mormonism

Biola Mormon ministries encourage educational and relational approach.
Jessica Goddard, Writer September 12, 2017
Biola Mormon ministries encourage educational and relational approach.

Equipping leaders to defend their faith

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Biola Apologetics educates churches around the country.
Jana Eller, Office Manager March 1, 2017
Biola Apologetics educates churches around the country.

New learning restores old soul

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David Stringer returns to school to complete a certificate of theology through the Talbot School of Theology.
Jehn Kubiak, Writer September 30, 2015
David Stringer returns to school to complete a certificate of theology through the Talbot School of Theology.