biblical studies Archives

Ed Stetzer appointed dean of Talbot School of Theology

The Talbot School of Theology adds two online programs to their catalog.

Caleb Crawley, Sports Editor • March 13, 2023

On Feb. 21, 2023 Biola announced the appointment of Dr. Ed Stetzer as Dean of the Talbot School of Theology. Stetzer will assume that role starting July 2, 2023. Then, the school recently announced that two online programs will be added to Talbot in fall 2023, the latest alterations in a string...

Biola reduces required Bible units for select students starting fall 2023

Transfer students, engineering majors and robotics majors will be granted a reduction in necessary Bible credits.

Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief • January 20, 2023

Beginning in fall 2023, Biola will reduce the amount of required Bible units for students in two majors with rigorous course loads as well as for certain transfer students. In an email released to faculty and staff, Biola announced the changes coming for engineering and robotics majors, along with transfer...

The Bird House: a new perspective on community living

Biblical studies professor opens up his home for undergraduate discipleship opportunity.

Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) • September 24, 2018

When choosing a housing option for the year, not many students consider living on the same property in a community with their professor. But that is exactly what seven bible students are doing this year. Professor of New Testament Kenneth Berding and his wife Trudi have opened up their home and their...

Soaring Stories: a heart for God

Anna Vollema desires to know God above all else.

Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice • January 30, 2018

Q: WHAT IS YOUR NAME, YEAR AND MAJOR? A: Anna Vollema, grad student, double Masters in New Testament and a Masters in Old Testament. Q: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDS? A: 1. Passionate Free-spirited Scatterbrained Q: WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? WHAT DO YOU LOVE DOING? A:...