Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art

Corey’s Corner: Calvary Chapel’s redesign encourages appreciation for art
President Barry Corey reminds students that Christians must value art if we value culture.
President Barry Corey October 19, 2018

When I was in college, I took an art appreciation course. I cannot recall the name of the art professor. But one thing I can recall is that I did not have any more appreciation for art when I turned in the final exam than I did when I picked up the syllabus. It was a semester hypnotically flipping...

Calvary Chapel renovations connect abstract art and worship

Photo Courtesy of ccca.biola.edu
The new vision for Calvary Chapel focuses on creating a sacred space of worship through art.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 25, 2018

As students returned to campus to begin the new semester, one of Biola’s landmarks entered a new golden age—literally. With the Calvary Chapel renovations complete, students can now witness abstract art created by Danish artists Peter Brandes and his wife Maja Lisa Engelhardt, who used their...

Calvary Chapel dedication ceremony focuses on the rebirth of a sacred space

Jacqueline Valmont wears a veil during her performance in the newly renovated Calvary Chapel during its dedication ceremony.
The renovated Calvary Chapel officially debuted to Biola faculty and students the first week of September.
Macie Cummings, News Editor (Fall 2018) September 7, 2018

A dedication ceremony for Calvary Chapel was held Friday consisting of worship, speakers and poetry in order to create a space of celebration for the completed chapel, followed by a lunch reception. The ceremony was centered heavily around dedication of the chapel through prayer. There were several...

Artists reimagine Calvary Chapel

Calvary Chapel will undergo artistic renovations this summer.
Artists will refurbish Calvary Chapel with new art installments by summer 2018.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager November 29, 2017

Artists Peter Brandes and Maja Lisa Engelhardt continue to work hard to enrich Calvary Chapel by making artistic renovations, which they expect to complete by summer 2018. SCRIPTURE INSPIRES ARTISTIC VISION Due to the enthusiasm of donors and a special interest taken by leaders like former visionary-in-residence...