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Dr. Mike Ahn takes on new role at Biola

New Dean of Spiritual Development, Mike Ahn
A look into the new dean of Spiritual Development.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor March 6, 2024

In a Student Life Newsletter in early January, it was announced that Mike Ahn would be the new dean of Spiritual Development beginning Jan.8. This role involves overseeing chapel programs, worship teams, pastoral care and more.  AHN'S JOURNEY Ahn has been a part of Biola’s community for a significant...

Stand Up For Your Community

Stand Up For Your Community
A recap of the Stand Up For Your Community event.
Natalie Fassnacht, News Editor February 7, 2024

Chase Gymnasium was quiet as roughly 100 students arrived to participate in Stand Up For Your Community on the night of Jan 25. Residential advisors and directors stood at the door as they scanned students into the event. Stand Up For Your Community was targeted towards first-year and new transfer students. “We...

Spiritual Development launches Calling Cohorts initiative

Biolans discuss honoring God through their career in Calling Cohorts.
New program aims to help students find their calling.
Dalet Valles, Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2022

In partnership with Career Development, Spiritual Development started Calling Cohorts, a new program that will lead students to understand their calling and how they can honor God through their career. The groups will meet six times throughout the 2022-23 school year and met for the first time this week.  Calling...

Isolation and grief must be addressed throughout the world and at Biola

Isolation and grief must be addressed throughout the world and at Biola
There must be more action to better mental health after the pandemic resides.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor November 20, 2021

The world shut down for months. Every person felt the physical repercussions of COVID-19. Driving on the I-5 after packing dorm rooms in March 2020, it seemed that suitcases and packing boxes also shielded the rearview windows of adjacent cars, driving home indefinitely.  Isolation came with its...

“The Dwelling” struggles amid COVID-19 isolation

“The Dwelling” struggles amid COVID-19 isolation
An inside look at the challenges LGBTQ students are facing during the pandemic.
Emily Coffey, Managing Editor April 11, 2021

In March of last year, students, faculty and staff had to readjust to a new way of living outside of campus. Clubs like The Dwelling had to overcome distance in order to provide a safe space for students. The distance, however, poses a unique challenge for students who identify with the LGBTQ community—feeling...

Equality Act and LGBTQ rights may defund Christian universities

Equality Act and LGBTQ rights may defund Christian universities
Transgender rights are debated as the Senate reviews the Equality Act.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2021

On March 3, the United States Senate received the Equality Act, a bill that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. The act seeks to expand upon the...

Pastoral Care overcomes distances

Pastoral Care overcomes distances
Pastoral Care extends its services and hopes to continue serving students despite the distance.
Bethsabe Camacho and Maria Weyne October 2, 2020

When Biola first announced its transition to a fully online format, many departments had to be innovative with their approach on how to serve students. Following the Biola Counseling Center's footsteps, Pastoral Care already had their online booking system in place, making the transition process a lot...

Virtual learning challenges students’ spiritual formation

Biola reduces required Bible units for transfer students as well as robotics and engineering majors.
The online semester brings about difficulties and triumphs alike for students.
Zachary Devane, Deputy Sports Editor September 25, 2020

With Biola going online, our community experience of spiritual formation has drastically changed. We are no longer on campus for chapel in Sutherland Hall or Chase Gymnasium, and our professors and mentors are no longer a five minute walk away. Rather, we are at home, where a surrounding Christian...

Biola Counseling Center and Pastoral Care services function remotely

Biola Counseling Center and Pastoral Care services function remotely
The American Psychiatric Association says 48% of Americans are anxious about the possibility of getting the coronavirus.
Ashley Grams, Deputy News Editor April 24, 2020

With the shift to remote learning as of March 12, the university has moved all on-campus services online. This includes the Biola Counseling Center and Pastoral Care, both of which have begun serving students over the phone and through video conferencing.  “Our website provides links to online...

Student Development addresses rising mental health concerns

Biolans reflect on their well-being during Mental Health Awareness Week.
High risk and emotional care cases have increased by 103% since 2011, pastoral care reports.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor October 3, 2019

(This story was originally published in print on Oct. 3, 2019). Hannah Harkness fell in love with Biola as a sophomore in high school. Now a senior English major, she says she felt like God was leading her to come here. After the first day of orientation, she called her mom: “Mom, I can’t stay here,...

New chapel theme ‘With’ addresses social media induced anxiety

Dr. Barry Corey speaks at chapel.
Spiritual Development chose the theme in response to increasing student loneliness.
Brittany Ung, Web Editor September 13, 2019

For students in a social-media driven world, Spiritual Development is proposing a different way to connect: With. The single word is the theme for chapels in the new school year, which speakers will use to highlight the importance of relationships. MEANING AND ORIGIN Assistant dean of chapels and worship...

Spiritual Development’s role in the spiritual transformation process

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Student discern God’s plan for their lives in college and beyond with Spiritual Development’s guidance.
Caitlin Blackmon, Features Apprentice January 31, 2018

College proves difficult for many students—spiritual life included. At a time when many things feel uncertain and confusing, Biola’s Spiritual Development program encourages students to bring their worries and needs to God. SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Life happens, and oftentimes students find themselves...