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Event creates place for unity in the middle of the gender role debate

Professor Old Testament Ronald Pierce speaks to students in the Collegium on Dec. 3 about his egalitarian views. Professor of Old Testament David Talley also shared his complementarian views at the same event.
Assignment for communications class allows for discussion on egalitarian and complementarian views.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) December 4, 2018

A group of communication studies students hosted a discussion on the gender role debate that featured the viewpoints of two faculty members. Their event, “A Call to Unity: Egalitarian and Complementarian Views,” created a space for respectful dialogue between each side of the gender debate spectrum....

Professors discuss social justice in light of the Gospel

Professors discuss social justice in light of the Gospel
Faculty members attempt to model healthy disagreements for students.
Jessica Brest, Freelance Writer October 8, 2018

Sociology professor Brad Christerson and biblical and theological studies professor Thaddeus Williams publicly discussed their differing viewpoints on how Christians should approach social justice in light of the Gospel on Oct. 3. President Barry Corey started these Duologues in the spring semester...

Courage is the proper response to disagreement

Courage is the proper response to disagreement
Choosing how to respond to diverse points of view matters.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer April 24, 2018

Whenever we are presented with a challenging idea, we must choose how we respond. In other words, we must understand how we disagree. Beginning in antiquity and progressing to the classical era, courage has been thought of as a virtue—and it should be. C.S. Lewis describes courage as the virtue necessary...

Solving the gun debate means understanding the other side

Solving the gun debate means understanding the other side
The gun control debate reaches its limits with the current rhetoric.
Eric Nimmo, Freelance Writer March 27, 2018

The gun debate rhetoric seems to have caused humanity to think the worst of each other. It should not be like this. When discussing tragic and heavy topics—such as how to respond to a tragedy like the Parkland shooting—charity should be always present in viewing our political opponents position....

Majority leader visits millennials

Chak Hee Lo/THE CHIMES
Majority leader visits millennials.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer May 16, 2017
Majority leader visits millennials.

Committee assesses gender equality

Infographic by Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
President Barry Corey starts a committee advocating for women faculty and staff.
Daisy Gonzalez, Writer November 30, 2016
President Barry Corey starts a committee advocating for women faculty and staff.

Administration reflects on diversity changes

Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Pamela Christian shares further updates on Biola’s diversity work.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer November 8, 2016
Pamela Christian shares further updates on Biola’s diversity work.

Administration implements diversity changes

Jose Flores/ THE CHIMES
Students gathered to hear faculty speak on kingdom diversity.
Rebecca Mitchell, Writer October 12, 2016
Students gathered to hear faculty speak on kingdom diversity.