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Faculty Highlights, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Biola Philosophy Professor Explores Biblical Gratitude in New Book
Dr. Kent Dunnington invites readers into the robust biblical understanding of thanksgiving in his book "Gratitude to God: The Heart of Christian Formation"
June 17, 2026
Dr. Kent Dunnington, chair of the undergraduate Department of Philosophy and professor of philosophy, understands the value of gratitude, but...
Talbot School of Theology, University News
Biola University to Acquire Phoenix Seminary, Expanding Talbot School of Theology's Presence in the Southwest
The historic vote paves the way for Phoenix Seminary to become Talbot Seminary Phoenix, extending Talbot School of Theology’s mission in Arizona and across the Southwest
June 03, 2026
The Biola University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a plan to acquire the donated assets of Phoenix Seminary and bring it into Talbot...
Student Life, University News
La Mirada Lands in Top Two Southern California College Towns
Out of 13 ranked California towns, La Mirada ranks in the top 10 for affordability, education and quality of life
May 19, 2026
For the second year in a row, La Mirada, the city home to Biola University, was ranked among the top 10 college towns in California by RentCafe. Of...

May 08, 2026 —
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
April 16, 2026 —
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
April 13, 2026 —
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.