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Biola University
Image:Biola logo16.gif
Motto: Above All Give Glory to God
Established: February 25, 1908
Type: Private
Endowment: $43. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group The date of establishment or date of founding of an Institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year For the film of this title see Private School (film. Private schools, or Independent schools are Schools not administered A financial endowment is a Transfer of Money or Property donated to an Institution, usually with the stipulation that it be invested 7 million
President: Barry Corey
Provost: Gary Miller
Faculty: 900
Undergraduates: 3,924
Postgraduates: 1,775
Location: La Mirada, CA, USA
Campus: Suburban, 96 acres (384,000 m²)
Athletics: 17 varsity teams
Mascot: Eagle
Affiliations: Non-Denominational
Website: www.biola.edu

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Contents

History

Originally located in downtown Los Angeles at the corner of Sixth St. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West and Hope St. , the university moved south to its present location in suburban La Mirada, California, in 1959. South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California. La Mirada is a city within Los Angeles County California, California, United States.

The University was founded on February 25, 1908 as the Bible Institute Of Los Angeles by Lyman Stewart, co-owner of the Union Oil Company of California (currently known as Unocal), and T. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor Year 1908 ( MCMVIII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year Lyman Stewart (1840 – 1923 was a US businessman and cofounder of what eventually became Unocal. Union Oil Company of California dba Unocal is a defunct company that was a major petroleum explorer and marketer in the late 19th century through the 20th century and into the early C. Horton, a renowned minister and Christian author. In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious organization to perform clergy functions such as teaching of beliefs

Biola at its downtown Los Angeles structure: under construction in 1912 (top), complete in 1916 (bottom)
Biola at its downtown Los Angeles structure: under construction in 1912 (top), complete in 1916 (bottom)

In 1909, Lyman Stewart and his brother Milton, anonymously funded the publication of a twelve-volume series of articles called The Fundamentals, published between 1910 and 1915, and distributed free of charge to a wide range of Christian teachers and leaders, "Compliments of Two Christian Laymen. The Fundamentals or The Fundamentals A Testimony To The Truth edited by A " These volumes were intended as a restatement of conservative Christian theological teachings, primarily in response to the growing influence of modernist theology in the Church. In 1917 these articles were republished in a revised, four volume set by the Institute. The term "fundamentalism" is in part derived from these volumes, although it should be noted that the current ethos and self-identification of the University is evangelical, and no longer fundamentalist. Fundamentalism refers to a "deep and totalistic commitment" to a belief in and strict adherence to a set of basic principles (often Religious in nature a reaction Fundamentalism refers to a "deep and totalistic commitment" to a belief in and strict adherence to a set of basic principles (often Religious in nature a reaction

By 1912, the school had grown sufficiently in its outreach and constituency to call R.A. Torrey, a leader in the field of Christian education, as the second dean. Biography Torrey was born in Hoboken New Jersey, on 28 January, 1856. (The first was William Blackstone, 1908-9). Between 1912 and 1928, Biola was an established leader in conservative Christianity in North America, publishing The King's Business (a magazine similar to Christianity Today), operating one of the largest Christian radio stations in the U. S. (KTBI), and running the Biola Press, which sold and distributed Christian literature worldwide, including material for the Los Angeles based pentecostal preacher, Amy Semple McPherson. After Stewart's death and Torrey and Horton's retirements, William P. White, a well-known Christian leader and speaker, became Biola's first president in 1929. Charles E. Fuller, a graduate of Biola, became chairman of the board. Charles Edward Fuller ( April 25, 1887 - March 18, 1968) was an American Christian Clergyman and a Fuller later founded Fuller Theological Seminary. Fuller Theological Seminary, located in Pasadena California, is the largest multi-denominational seminary in the world

Biola fell into hard times during the Great Depression and was forced to sell its publishing company and radio station. The 13-story downtown building that housed the school was also under threat of loss. It was during this time that Louis T. Talbot became Biola's second president in 1932. Talbot also served as the pastor of the Church of the Open Door, which held services in the school's downtown building. The Church of the Open Door is a historic Protestant Church founded by R

In 1935, well-known radio evangelist Paul W. Rood became Biola's third president to wage an intensive national fundraising effort to save the school. He was instrumental in establishing the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, which is one of the longest standing Bible conferences today. He resigned in 1938 after raising sufficient funds to stabilize the school, saving it from financial ruin caused by the Great Depression.

Talbot entered a second term as Biola's president from 1938 to 1952. During this time, the Institute program became a four-year course, leading to degrees in theology, Christian education, and sacred music. Theology is the study of a god or the gods from a religious perspective The School of Missionary Medicine came into being in 1945, laying the foundation for Biola's current baccalaureate nursing program. In 1946, Talbot also established the Biola Institute Hour, a national radio program. It was later called the Biola Hour. The Institute was renamed Biola College in 1949.

Under the leadership of Samuel H. Sutherland, president from 1952 to 1970, Biola moved its campus to its current location La Mirada, California, in the summer of 1959. Sutherland and Russell Allder, Biola's business manager, were instrumental in purchasing and developing the new 75 acre campus, which was purchased from publishing magnate Andrew McNally, founder and president of Rand McNally. Rand McNally is the preeminent American publisher of Maps Atlases and Globes for travel reference commercial and educational uses In those days, plans were still under way for the development of the soon-to-be city of La Mirada, which was mostly olive trees and rolling hills. La Mirada was incorporated as a city in 1960.

The Biola University Library
The Biola University Library

Under the leadership of Dr. J. Richard Chase, president from 1970 to 1982, the College was renamed Biola University on July 1, 1981. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 In 1977, the graduate programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology were acquired by the College and relocated on the La Mirada campus. Rosemead is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The undergraduate programs in psychology were merged with Rosemead's graduate programs in the fall of 1981, forming the present Rosemead School of Psychology. Dr. Clyde Cook became president of the university on October 8, 1982. Dr Clyde Cook ( June 1 1935 – April 11 2008) was the former president of Biola University in La Mirada, California Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar)

The School of Intercultural Studies was instituted as part of the University in 1983. Talbot Theological Seminary became Talbot School of Theology in the fall of 1983 as a result of the merger between the appropriate undergraduate and graduate level programs.

Biola Centennial Logo
Biola Centennial Logo

In 1988 Biola acquired the adjacent McNally Elementary School ground adding an additional 25 acres to the main campus. In 1993, the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the School of Business, and the School of Continuing Studies in 1994, now called the School of Professional Studies, and on May 14, 2007, the Board approved the establishment of its seventh school, The School of Education. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1]

President Cook announced his retirement a year ahead of time in order to give the University's Board of Trustees enough time to find a replacement. After an extensive search, Dr. Barry Corey was selected to become the eighth president of Biola University on May 11, 2007. Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Dr. Corey was formerly Vice President/Chief Academic Officer and Academic Dean at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (GCTS is an Interdenominational evangelical Christian theological seminary in the United States with He succeeded Clyde Cook as president on July 1, 2007 and was inaugurated on November 2, 2007. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. An inauguration is a ceremony of formal Investiture whereby an individual assumes an office or position of authority or power Events 1570 - A Tidal wave in the North Sea devastates the coast from Holland to Jutland, killing more than 1000 Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1]

Biola is celebrating its centennial during the 2007-2008 school year. A century (from the Latin centum, meaning one hundred is One hundred consecutive Years Centuries are numbered ordinally (e On February 25, 2008, Biola celebrated its 100th birthday. Events 138 - The Emperor Hadrian adopts Antoninus Pius, effectively making him his successor 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The internationally recognized band, Switchfoot, headlined a midnight celebration on campus launching the official centennary festivities. Switchfoot is an American Alternative rock band from San Diego, California. A century (from the Latin centum, meaning one hundred is One hundred consecutive Years Centuries are numbered ordinally (e Lead singer, Jon Foreman, even assisted President Corey in blowing out Biola's birthday cake on stage. Jonathan Mark Foreman (born October 22, 1976) is the lead singer, Guitarist, and co-founder of the Alternative rock band

Cook Presidency

On June 30, 2007, Dr. Events 350 - Roman usurper Nepotianus, of the Constantinian dynasty, is defeated and killed by troops of the Usurper Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Clyde Cook retired, just prior to the official start of Biola's centennial anniversary. Dr Clyde Cook ( June 1 1935 – April 11 2008) was the former president of Biola University in La Mirada, California He was one of California's longest serving university presidents. [2] Dr. Cook was noted for his strong defense of Biblical doctrine, including the key doctrine of Biblical inerrancy. Doctrine (Latin doctrina) is a codification of beliefs or "a body of teachings quot or "instructions" taught principles or positions as the Biblical inerrancy is the conservative evangelical doctrinal position that in its original form the Bible is totally without error and free from all contradiction Under Dr. Cook's leadership, Biola grew tremendously from a struggling, small Christian college to one of the largest evangelical universities in the nation, with nearly 6,000 total students. Dr. Cook served as President Emeritus, until his death on April 11th, 2008. Emeritus (ɨˈmɛrɨtəs is an Adjective that is used in the title of a retired Professor, Bishop or other professional [3]

Theology

While officially non-denominational, the most represented denominations at the university are Baptist and Evangelical Free. List of Christian denominations (or Denominations self-identified as Christian) ordered by historical and doctrinal relationships Baptist is a term describing individuals belonging to a Baptist church or a Baptist denomination. The Evangelical Free Church of America ( EFCA) is an association of autonomous evangelical Christian congregations Biola is well-known for its conservative evangelical doctrine, while many other evangelical schools identify as either moderate or liberal. The vast majority of students and faculty identify themselves as evangelical, but Biola students and faculty hold to a myriad of perspectives within the overall schema of Protestant orthodoxy. Protestantism refers to the forms of Christian faith and practice that originated in the 16th century Protestant Reformation. The word orthodox, from Greek orthodoxos "having the right opinion" from orthos ("right true straight" + doxa ("opinion As the birthplace of fundamentalism, Biola remains one of the few evangelical institutions to still proudly hold to the key doctrine of Biblical inerrancy. Biola also officially holds to the teaching of premillenial dispensationalism. Premillennialism in Christian eschatology is the belief that Christ will literally reign on the earth for 1000 years at his Second coming. Dispensationalism is a Christian theological view of history and Biblical interpretation that became popular during the 1800s and early 1900s and is

B. I. O. L. A. Building

The BIOLA building on Hope Street, with the site of the first UCLA campus at the end of the street. The Central Library would later be built there.
The BIOLA building on Hope Street, with the site of the first UCLA campus at the end of the street. The University of California Los Angeles (generally known as UCLA) is a public research university located in Westwood Los Angeles, California, United The Central Library would later be built there.
Current photo of the LA Central Library (lower left), US Bank Tower (middle), and California Bank & Trust building (right), where the former BIOLA building stood.
Current photo of the LA Central Library (lower left), US Bank Tower (middle), and California Bank & Trust building (right), where the former BIOLA building stood.

The stately, classical Italian-styled Bible Institute of Los Angeles building was located on 550 South Hope Street, at the intersection of Sixth Street in Downtown L.A., next to the central public library (completed in 1926), which still stands today. Downtown Los Angeles is the Central business district of Los Angeles, California, United States, located close to the geographic center A library is a collection of information sources resources and services and the structure in which it is housed it is organized for use and maintained by a public body an institution Though very expensive for the fledgling school to build, it was completed in 1914, largely financed by the oil fortune of founder Lyman Stewart. For many years, the 13 story building (it consisted of a large auditorium, flanked by twin-towers) was the tallest building in Southern California. An auditorium (plural auditoriums, or less commonly auditoria) is the area within a theatre, Concert hall, or other performance space where the Southern California, or So Cal, is defined as the southern portion of the U

The elaborate 3,500 seat auditorium boasted such amenities as a large skylight and innovative, dual-stacked balconies. Balcony (from Italian balcone, scaffold cf High German balcho, beam balk probably cognate with Persian term بالكانه In addition, it was the largest auditorium on the West Coast for several decades. The " West Coast " " Western Seaboard " or " Pacific Seaboard " are terms for the westernmost coastal states of the Western United States It was even larger than the famous Kodak Theatre in Hollywood (current home of the Academy Awards). The Kodak Theatre is a live theatre in the Hollywood and Highland retail dining and entertainment complex on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. Not until the Nokia Theatre (which seats 7,000) opened in 2007, would an auditorium in downtown L. LA Live is currently under construction in Downtown Los Angeles, California. A. rival its capacity. The building also had such marvels (for the time) as elevators and roof gardens. An elevator or lift is a Transport device used to move people or goods vertically from one floor to another Two large, neon signs on top of the building proclaiming "Jesus Saves" were a prominent part of the city's skyline. Neon (ˈniːɒn is the Chemical element that has the symbol Ne and Atomic number 10 Christian hymns echoed daily throughout downtown from the chimes atop the building (which were the largest on the West Coast), giving Biola a prominent influence on the city for half a century. A hymn is a type of Song, usually religious specifically written for the purpose of praise adoration or Prayer, and typically addressed to a deity/deities Tubular bells (also known as chimes) are Musical instruments in the percussion family Several of the bells are currently on display at the La Mirada campus, near the library.

When Biola relocated to La Mirada in 1959, the building was sold to the Church of the Open Door. When the church left downtown L. A. in 1985 to move to suburban Glendora, it sold the historic building to the the late and controversial televangelist, Dr. Glendora is a municipality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Televangelism is the use of Television to communicate the Christian faith Gene Scott, whose ministry occupied the building from 1986-1987. William Eugene Scott, also known as Dr Gene Scott, ( August 14, 1929 - February 21, 2005) was a United States However, the 1987 Whittier Narrows earthquake caused significant damage to the building and it was condemned. The Whittier Narrows earthquake struck the southern San Gabriel Valley and surrounding communities of Southern California at 742 a Scott was forced to sell to the highest bidder - a developer who planned to raze the building, even though it was listed as a California historical monument. Despite attempts to save the building by Scott, the building was eventually demolished in 1988. Scott purchased the historic "Jesus Saves" signs though, and they presently sits atop his downtown Los Angeles University Cathedral. Los Angeles University Cathedral is a Protestant church located in downtown Los Angeles California. The current occupant of 550 South Hope Street is the regional headquarters for California Bank & Trust, and the famous U.S. Bank Tower stands nearby. The US Bank Tower, formerly the Library Tower and First Interstate World Center, is a Skyscraper located at 633 West Fifth Street in downtown There is a small memorial room and plaque near the entrance of the California Bank & Trust building listing all the senior pastors of the Church of the Open Door (along with Scott), but strangely, there is no mention of Biola. A commemorative plaque, or simply plaque, is a plate of metal ceramic stone wood or other material typically attached to a wall stone or other vertical surface and bearing

Chapel

Undergraduate students are required to attend chapel 30 times per semester. Many influential Christian speakers, pastors, and notable figures have spoken at Biola's chapels. Notable speakers have included: Michael Chang, Elisabeth Elliot, Luis Palau, J.I. Packer, John Thune, Albert Mohler[4], Rick Warren, Alistair Begg, Joni Eareckson Tada, Greg Koukl, and Jill Briscoe, among others. Michael Te-Pei Chang ( Chinese: 張[[wikt 德|德]] 培; Pinyin: Zhāng Dépéi born February 22, 1972, in Hoboken Elisabeth Elliot Gren (née Howard; born December 21, 1926) is a Christian Author and speaker Luis Palau Jr (born November 27 1934) is an international Christian evangelist living in the Portland area in Oregon, James Innell Packer (born July 22, 1926 in Gloucester, England) is a British-born Canadian Christian theologian John Randolph Thune (born January 7, 1961) is the Republican junior U R Albert Mohler Jr (born 1959 is the ninth president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky. Richard D "Rick" Warren (born January 28, 1954) is the founder and senior pastor of the Saddleback Church in Lake Forest California Alistair Begg is the Senior Pastor of Cleveland 's Parkside Church (located near Solon Ohio) and is the voice behind the Truth for Life Christian radio Joni Eareckson Tada (born October 15 1949 in Baltimore Maryland) is an American Christian Author, Artist, and Greg Koukl is a Christian apologist, Radio Talk show host Author and Jill Briscoe is a noted Evangelical Christian international speaker and author

For students who, due to off-campus work requirements or other major time conflicts, are unable to physically attend the total number of required chapels, credits may be "made up" by submitting a brief written report on a chapel audio recording. Effective Fall 2008 the total number of chapel "make-ups" a student may submit will be limited to 15. Seniors in their final semester are excluded from chapel or conference attendance requirements.


Conferences

Biola holds two annual student conferences, the Missions Conference during the Spring semester and the Torrey Memorial Bible Conference during the Fall semester. Both graduates and undergraduates are required to attend.

The Missions Conference is the second largest annual missions conference in the world, second only to the tri-annual Urbana Missions Conference. It is a three-day student-run event that educates, equips, and inspires students to embrace their role in completing the Great Commission. Classes are cancelled Wednesday-Friday mid-spring semester so that Biola's students and faculty can learn and see what God is doing on the mission field. The conference offers ethnic meals, cultural awareness field trips, on-campus cultural experiences, and interaction with missionaries. [5]

The Torrey Memorial Bible Conference is also a three day conference dedicated for student's spiritual growth. Every year a specific topic is chosen that is geared towards the typical college students spiritual needs.

The Biola Media Conference seeks to advance the integration of faith and the arts. The Biola Media Conference held annually at Biola University, has earned the distinction as the largest national conference for Christian media professionals working in the mainstream It brings together media leaders with men and women who benefit from their collective, Christian wisdom, for a day of education, inspiration and networking. [6]

On November 16, 1996, the University hosted the first national conference on Intelligent design. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Intelligent Later, Intervarsity Press published Mere Creation (ISBN 0-8308-1515-5) which was a collection of the papers presented at the conference. Subsequent Intelligent Design conferences were held at the University in 2002 and 2004.

Messianic Jewish Studies

Biola opened the Charles L. Feinberg Center for Messianic Jewish Studies on October 8, 2007, in Manhattan. Messianic Judaism is a Christian movement that emphasizes the Jewish roots of the Christian religion Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Center offers a Masters in Divinity in Messianic Jewish Studies. The program, which is in cooperation with Chosen People Ministries, focuses on the education and training of leaders in the Messianic Jewish Community. cohnjpeg|frame|Leopold Cohn]] Chosen People Ministries, was founded as the Brownsville Mission to the Jews in 1894 by Leopold Cohn, a Jewish believer in Jesus [7].

Organization

Colleges and Schools

Biola offers 36 majors, 145 professional fields of study, as well as master's, doctoral and professional degrees. Degrees include B. A. , B. S. , B. M. , M. A. , M. B. A. , M. Div. , Th. M. , D. Min. , D. Miss. , Psy. D. , Ed. D. , Ph. D. All are regionally and professionally accredited and are integrated with evangelical Christian doctrine.

The schools are:

All undergraduate students are required to take 30 units of Bible classes, regardless of their major, resulting in a minor in theological and biblical studies. Talbot School of Theology is a Non-denominational, conservative Evangelical Christian Seminary located near Los Angeles. The mission of Biola University is "biblically centered education, scholarship, and service — equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ". Jesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC / BCE —26–36 AD / CE)

Biola is recognized as a "National University" by US News & World Report - one of 229 out of the 3,300 institutions of higher learning in the United States that are considered to be the "major leagues" of higher education. USNews & World Report is an influential weekly American Newsmagazine published in Washington D Specifically, Biola is classified as a "Third Tier, National University" by US News.

Accreditation

Biola University holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and certain programs are accredited by:

Affiliation

Biola University is authorized to train students under the Veteran's Bill of Rights. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges ( WASC) is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities In addition, the University is affiliated with a number of professional organizations, of which the following are representative:

Founders and Presidents

Athletics

Biola Eagles Athletic Logo
Biola Eagles Athletic Logo

A member of the NAIA Division I, Biola competes in the Golden State Athletic Conference in the following 17 intercollegiate sports:

Biola University also has a club Men's Lacrosse team which competes as part of the Western Collegiate Lacrosse League (WCLL). The Golden State Athletic Conference is a college athletics conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA In 2005, the University soccer pitch, Barbour Field, was completely rebuilt, incorporating a cutting-edge FieldTurf synthetic grass surface, state-of-the-art lighting, and a parking garage beneath the field. FieldTurf Tarkett, a division of Tarkett Inc is a Peachtree City GA -based company that manufactures and installs Artificial turf playing surfaces identified Barbour Field is now noted as one of the L. A. area's finest soccer venues.

Publications

The university is involved in the publication of the following magazines and academic journals:

Notable alumni

Religion

Cinema and Media Arts

Business

Education

Politics

Sports

Notable faculty

Theology & philosophy

Business

Cinema and Media Arts

Adjunct Professor

English

Music

Psychology

Sports

Trivia

References

  1. ^ The Office of the President | Inauguration « Biola University

External links

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