commencement dvd - Biola University

Our MissiOn 

is biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and 

women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. 

Our VisiOn 

is to be an exemplary Christian university characterized as a community 

of grace that promotes and inspires personal life transformation in Christ, 

which illuminates the world with His light and truth. Further, as a global center 

for Christian thought and an influential evangelical voice that addresses crucial 

cultural issues, Biola University aspires to lead, with confidence and compassion, 

an intellectual and spiritual renewal that advances the purpose of Christ. 

Our Values 

Truth · Transformation · Testimony

Table of ConTenTs 

Hymn �� 3 

Commencement Leadership & Speakers �� 4 

Graduate & BOld PrOGraM COMMenCeMent 

Order of Events �� 6 

Degrees �� 8 

School of Education �� 8 

Talbot School of Theology ��10 

Cook School of Intercultural Studies ��16 

Crowell School of Business ��18 

School of Arts and Sciences � ��19 

School of Professional Studies �� 20 

BOLD Programs ��21 

Graduate Honors ��22 

Graduate Receptions ��23 

Degree Completion Requirements ��26 

underGraduate COMMenCeMent 

Order of Events ��28 

Degrees �� 30 

Bachelor of Fine Arts �� 30 

Bachelor of Arts �� 30 

Bachelor of Music ��32 

Bachelor of Science ��33 

Undergraduate Honors �� 34 

Undergraduate Reception ��35 

COMMenCeMent infOrMatiOn 

Academic Dress ��36 

The Colors of the Fields of Study ��36 

Chronology ��37 

Historical Sketch ��38 

Board of Trustees �� 40 

Event Information �� 41 

Campus Map ��42

Joy To The world 

Joy to the world! the Lord is come; 

Let earth receive her King; 

Let every heart prepare Him room, 

And heaven and nature sing, 

And heaven and nature sing, and heaven, 

and heaven and nature sing. 

Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns; 

Let all their songs employ; 

While fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains 

Repeat the sounding joy, 

Repeat the sounding joy, repeat, 

Repeat the sounding joy. 

He rules the world with truth and grace, 

And makes the nations prove 

The glories of His righteousness, 

And wonders of His love, 

And wonders of His love, and wonders, 

Wonders of His love. 

CommenCement Fall 2011 | 3

4 | Biola University 

Message froM the 

PresIdenT 

Welcome to Fall Commencement at Biola University, and congratulations to all of our graduates for a job well 

done. This day represents the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance in the area of study to which 

the Lord has called you. It also is a moment you are able to celebrate those who stood by you along the way. 

Your family, friends, faculty and others have been a part of your journey. Though you have reached this milestone 

in your life, you have not done so alone. As you receive your degree today, my prayer is that you have been 

equipped in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. May the relationships that have been formed, 

the wisdom you have gained and the knowledge that has been imparted serve you well in the years ahead. You 

are a special gift of God to Biola University. Our prayers accompany you as you take this important step in 

your journey. 

Barry H. Corey 

President 

CoMMenCeMenT sPeaKer 

roberta green ahManson 

Roberta Green Ahmanson is a writer and philanthropist whose public activities focus on the vital role the arts 

play in shaping human experience and the critical role of religion in public life. She is chair of the board of 

the Museum of Biblical Art in New York City, a regular speaker at the International Arts Movement’s annual 

encounters, and a frequent speaker on the arts. The Ahmansons have sponsored a number of international 

art exhibitions, the most recent being “The Sacred made Real” at the National Gallery, London, in the fall of 

2009. Ahmanson is also chairman of the board of the Media Project and a contributor to Oxford University 

Press’s 2008 award-winning book, Blind Spot: When Journalists Don’t Get Religion. With her husband, 

Howard, she is a trustee of the private philanthropy Fieldstead and Company. Most recently, the Ahmansons 

received Arts Orange County’s 2010 Achievement Award for Outstanding Arts Philanthropist. Howard and 

Roberta were both granted honorary doctoral degrees from Biola University in 2006. During the 2011-2012 

Year of the Arts at Biola, Roberta serves as the university’s Visionary-in-Residence.


ProVosT & senIor VICe PresIdenT 

It is an honor to congratulate you, the graduating class, and to present you to President Corey for the awarding of 

degrees. This ceremony marks a significant achievement in your lives. You have studied. You have grown. You 

have overcome adversity. There were times, I am certain, when you wondered if it was worth it and if you would 

be able to manage. Yet here you are. Your walk with God and understanding of His kingdom has matured just as 

your awareness of yourself and God’s call on your life has deepened. 

Today is a day to celebrate all that you have accomplished. It is a day to say thank you to the friends, staff, faculty 

and family that have prayed for you and walked with you along the way. It is also a day to give thanks to God, 

the author of life and the giver of every good and perfect gift. May your life continue to resonate with the life of 

Christ as this marvelous journey of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus unfolds before you. Continue to grow 

in patterns of heart, and of thought, and of action that are the markers of a life hid in God. 

May the peace and presence of Christ attend you. Congratulations to you on this day. 

David P. Nystrom 

Provost & Senior Vice President 


alUMnI assoCIaTIon 

seniOr direCtOr 

Welcome to the heritage of unique and extraordinary Biola degree holders, influencing and affecting the world 

for the Lord Jesus Christ. A degree from Biola University is an achievement that you will cherish for the rest of 

your life. It is a significant testimony to your intelligence, academic skill, and diligence to reach this great milestone. 

Your degree is also a testimony to what you believe, affirming your calling to live your life for the Lord. 

As Biola graduates, we recognize the benefit of our Biola experience, and are thankful to all who helped make 

it possible. Whether through volunteer, prayer, or financial support, every year thousands of alumni express 

their appreciation and desire to give back to enhance the Biola experience. The power of numbers, giving even a 

little, can make a huge difference for future graduates. 

I encourage you to make Biola part of your future. The relationships built with students, faculty and staff, are 

a powerful long-term global resource. On behalf of tens of thousands of Biola alumni around the world, welcome 

to the Alumni Association and the heritage that is Biola! 

Rick Bee 

Senior Director, Alumni & Friend Relations 



GradUaTe & bold ProGraM 

CoMMenCeMenT 

deCeMBer 16, 2011 | 2:00 P.M. 

President Barry H. COrey, PresidinG 

Processional March Biola University Symphony Orchestra 

Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar Marlin Owen, M.A. 

Associate Professor and Conductor 

WelcoMe Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. 

President 

invocation Richard C. Langer, Ph.D. 

Professor of Biblical Studies and Theological Integration 

hyMn William Lock, D.M.A. 

Joy to the World Professor of Music 

scriPture Steve Porter, Ph.D. 

Proverbs 29:18, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Theology 

Hebrews 11:16, Revelation 21:1-4 

coMMenceMent address Roberta Green Ahmanson, M.A., D.Litt. (Hon.) 

“Looking for the City” Writer, Speaker, Visionary in Residence 2011-12 

conferral of degrees Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. 

Chair, Board of Trustees 

Stan Jantz, M.A. 


David P. Nystrom, Ph.D. 

Provost and Senior Vice President 

June Hetzel, Ph.D. 

Dean, School of Education

Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D. 

Dean, Talbot School of Theology 

F. Douglas Pennoyer, Ph.D. 

Dean, Cook School of Intercultural Studies 

Larry D. Strand, Ed.D. 

Dean, Crowell School of Business 

Patricia L. Pike, Ph.D. 

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education 

Irma D. Hill, Ph.D. 

Dean, School of Professional Studies 

sPecial Music Arnold Geis 

Give me Jesus, Arr. Moses Hogan Vocal Performance Major 

Presentation of diPloMas 

Accompanied by Kevin Garnica 

coMMissioning of the graduates Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. 

President 

syMPhonic Benediction Biola University Symphony Orchestra 

Christmas Traditions, Robert Sayre Marlin Owen, M.A. 


Benediction Kennith Thompson, M.D. 

Member, Board of Trustees 

recessional March Biola University Symphony Orchestra 

Hallelujah Chorus, from Messiah, G.F. Handel Marlin Owen, M.A. 

Honor guards 

Ronald Ray Kelleher 

Melissa Chia-Mei Tan 

(Leading Processional) 




deGree reCIPIenTs by sChool 

sCHOOl Of eduCatiOn 

Degree of Master of arts in eDucation 

NAME HOME STATE COLLEGE/STATE DEGREE 

◊◊ Esther June Chun California Biola University B.A. 

◊◊◊ Amy Marie Wormald California Biola University B.A. 

Degree of Master of arts in teaching 


•◊◊◊ Mary Margaret Brimmage California Biola University B.A. 

†◊◊◊ Allison Raven Case Washington Biola University B.A. 

• Holly Ann Crosby California Biola University B.A. 

•◊◊◊ Dyanna Louise Dinnen California California State University, 

San Bernardino B.A. 

◊◊◊ Jerianne Quesada Forbis California Biola University B.A. 

◊◊ Brittney Diane Guerra California Whittier College B.A. 

◊◊◊ Megan Laura Guy California Biola University B.A. 

†◊◊◊ Lynn C. Hsieh California University of California, Davis B.A. 

•◊◊ Andrew Joseph Johnson Texas Biola University B.A. 

◊◊ Young Min Kwak Japan Grove City College B.S. 

◊◊◊ Janet Youngjung Lee California University of California, Irvine B.A. 

Darleen Michelle Mayorga California California State University, Los Angeles B.A.

◊◊ Joy Akuchinyere Ogbonnaya Nigeria University of Agriculture B.S. 

University of Ibadan M.S. 

•†◊◊ HoonJu Oh Korea Chung Ang University B.S. 

University of California, Los Angeles M.S. 

◊◊◊ Yulie Oh California Biola University B.A. 

◊◊◊ Amber Jean Peirson California Biola University B.A. 

†◊◊◊ Julieanne Ronee Pham California Biola University B.A. 

◊◊◊ Michelle Yoon Rho California Biola University B.A. 

◊◊◊ Jennifer Nicole Roman California Biola University B.A. 

•◊◊◊ Joy Christine Rouchon California California State University, 

San Bernardino B.A. 

◊◊ Kelsey Helene Strickland California Biola University B.A. 



talBOt sCHOOl Of tHeOlOGy 

Degree of Doctor of PhiLosoPhY in eDucationaL stuDies 


Seong Eun Kim Korea Sung Kyun Kwan University B.S. 

Chongshin University M.Div. 

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary M.A./Th.M. 

“The Relationship of Parental Attachment and Christian Spirituality with Intergenerational Conflict Between 

Korean-American Young Adults and Their Parents” 

Rosemary Wahu Mbogo Kenya Kenyatta University B.Ed. 

Nairobi Evangelical Graduate 

School of Theology M.A./ 

“Spirituality, Work Conditions, and the Job Satisfaction of Extension Studies Personnel in Kenya’s Higher Education” 

M.Phil. 

Emilio Kariuki Rugano Kenya Nairobi International School of Theology M.A./M.Div. 

Bethany International University M.A. 

“Motivations for Giving of Alumni Donors, Lapsed Donors and Non-Donors: Implications for Christian Higher Education” 

Seung Beom Shin Korea Mokwon University B.A. 

The Southern Baptist Theological 

Seminary M.A.C.E. 

Seoul Theological Seminary M.Div. 

“The Relationship Between Relational Christian Spirituality and Parenting Styles Among 

Evangelical Korean Christian Parents with Pre-School Aged Children” 

Degree of Doctor of eDucation in eDucationaL stuDies 


• Cynthia Macleay Campbell Maryland University of Hawaii B.Ed. 

Trinity School for Ministry M.A.R. 

“The Concept of Teacher Identity with Implications for the Development of Teachers in the Church”


• Kevin Thomas Grant California Biola University B.A. 

Azusa Pacific University M.Ed. 

“Challenges and Success Strategies for College Students with Learning Disabilities: 

with Implications and Recommendations for Practice” 

Steven Keith Huerd Minnesota St. Cloud State University B.S. 

“The Social Ecology of Mid-Adolescent Spiritual Development” 

Bethel Theological Seminary M.Div. 

Soonhae Kang California EWHA Women’s University B.A. 

Kosin Theological Seminary M.Div. 

“Women’s Experience in Church Vocational Ministry with Application to Korean Ethnic Churches” 

Jongmin Lee Korea Chongshin University B.A. 

“Competency-Based Leadership Development in Camp Leaders” 

Degree of Doctor of MinistrY 

Wheaton Graduate School M.A. 

Chongshin Seminary M.Div. 


Michael Donald Decker California North American Baptist College B.A. 

“Church-Based Strategies for Civic Engagement” 

Degree of Master of theoLogY 

North American Baptist Seminary M.A./M.Div. 


‡◊◊ Karl Vincent Dahlfred California Colby College B.A. 

Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary M.Div. 




‡◊ Judith Ann Rice Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh B.S. 

California State University, Long Beach M.S. 

Talbot School of Theology M.A. 

‡◊ Jung Hoon Son California Yon-Sei University B.A. 

Degree of Master of DivinitY 

Presbyterian College and Theological 

Seminary M.Div. 


‡◊ Marsha Ruland Butler California Yale University B.A. 

Hye-Kyoung Choi Korea Calvin Seminary B.A. 

Seoul Theological University B.A. 

Joseph Choi California University of California, Irvine B.A. 

‡◊◊ Ernest Chikung Chu California University of California, Berkeley B.A. 

Shannon Ying Dong Arizona Arizona State University B.A. 


‡◊◊◊ Samuel Wesley Evans California National University B.A. 

Yen-Chieh Fang Taiwan University of California, Irvine B.A. 

‡◊ David James Ferraro California Biola University B.S. 

•‡◊◊ Randall Craig Ford New York Baylor University B.A. 

‡◊◊ Hongchun Jeon Korea University of Maryland B.S. 

Hwi Sung Kim Korea Academy of Art University B.F.A. 

Kwang Ho Ko Korea Keyongbuk National University B.A. 

Chungnam National University M.A. 

Byung-Gene Michael Lee Georgia University of Southern California B.A. 

•‡◊◊ Jonathan Kenneth Lee California San Diego State University B.A. 

Joo Seong Lee Korea Myong-Ji University B.A. 

Joseph H. Lin California University of California, Berkeley B.A. 

• Chris Donald Liu California University of California, San Diego B.A. 

‡◊ Daniel Mark Matsuoka California University of California, Los Angeles B.A.


‡◊ Bryan R. Moselle California Loyola Marymount University B.A. 

• Tony D. Nguyen California University of California, Irvine B.S. 

‡◊◊◊ Peter Thomas O’Neill California Sonoma State University B.A. 

Jae Young Park California Kookmin University B.A. 

‡◊ James Byung Park California University of California, Irvine B.S. 

Joo Heon Park Korea Nyack College B.A. 

Kyle Steven Ruggles California Master’s College B.A. 

•‡◊ Andrew John Severinsen California University of California, Los Angeles B.S. 

James Y. Shin California University of Southern California B.A. 

• Simon Sungho Suh California University of California, Irvine B.A. 

•†‡◊◊◊ Brian Hsin-Cheng Tung California University of California, Los Angeles B.S. 

Degree of Master of arts 

Bible Exposition Concentration 


‡◊◊ Sinsa Lee Korea Seoul Theological University B.A./M.Div. 

‡◊◊◊ Grace Victoria Sangalang California University of California, Los Angeles B.A. 

Cheongsik Yoon Korea Chongshin University M.Div. 

Biblical & Theological Studies Diversified Concentration 


Edward Steven Grover California California State University, Bakersfield B.A. 

‡◊ Khiem Tom Nguyen California California Polytechnic University, 

Pomona B.S. 

‡◊◊◊ Francis Chukwudozie Nwobu Nigeria Tulsa University B.S. 

‡◊ Joseph Alexander Ross Nevada Biola University B.A. 

‡◊◊ Joseph Taylor Thomas California Wheaton College B.A. 

‡◊◊ Debra Lynn Tinsley California Virginia Commonwealth University B.S. 

Pepperdine University M.B.A. 



Sheba L. Williams California California State University, Los Angeles B.A. 

New Testament Concentration 



‡◊◊ Andrew Joseph Kelley California Biola University B.A. 

‡◊◊◊ Laura Michelle Osness Colorado Western State College of Colorado B.A. 

≈‡◊◊ Dustin Thomas Reed Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology B.A./M.A. 

†‡◊ Christopher Robert Smith California Biola University B.A. 

Old Testament Concentration 


≈‡◊◊ Dustin Thomas Reed Georgia Georgia Institute of Technology B.A./M.A. 

Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Concentration 


‡◊◊ Samuel Garcia California Biola University B.A. 

‡◊ Merydith Anne Leire California Rutgers-Newark College of 

Arts and Sciences B.A. 

New York University M.B.A. 

Biola University M.A. 

†‡◊ Daniel B. Martin California The Florida State University B.A./B.S. 

‡◊◊ Joel Franklin Nevius North Carolina Appalachian State University B.A. 

Spiritual Formation Concentration 


‡◊◊ Patricia Louise Horine California San Jose State University B.S. 

Theology Concentration 

University of California, Irvine B.S. 

NAME HOME STATE COLLEGE/STATE DEGREE

•‡◊ Matthew Brad Bodell California California Baptist University B.A. 

Azusa Pacific University M.A. 

‡◊◊◊ James Arthur Carl Burns California California State University, Northridge B.S.M.E. 

‡◊◊ Suzette Gladys Mascarenas California Biola University B.S. 

• William Russell Maxfield California Biola University B.A. 

‡◊ Robert G. Miller California San Diego State University B.A. 

†‡◊◊ William Benjamin Wethington California Biola University B.A. 


‡◊◊ Joseph Alan Wockenfuss Washington University of Washington B.S. 

Degree of Master of arts in christian eDucation 


‡◊ Damon Daniel Gohata California California State University, Long Beach B.A. 

‡◊◊ Won Suk Song California Chongshin University B.A. 

Chongshin Seminary M.Div. 

‡◊ Heewon Yang Korea Korea Bible University B.A. 

Chongshin University M.Div. 

Degree of Master of arts in christian MinistrY anD LeaDershiP 


Yoon Jung Baik California Hankuk University of Foreign Studies B.A. 

Candace Jean Jackson Texas Baylor University B.A. 

‡◊◊ Po-Ying Anit Leung Hong Kong Hong Kong Polytechnic University Higher Dipl. 

Hong Kong Overseas Bible Seminary B.Th. 

Evangelical Seminary M.Div. 

‡◊◊ Sara Christine Sherman California Biola University B.A. 



COOk sCHOOl Of interCultural studies 

Degree of Doctor of PhiLosoPhY in intercuLturaL eDucation 


Barbara Rose Houger Montana Trinity Bible College B.A. 

Asia Theological Centre for 

Evangelism and Missions M.A. 

“Instructors’ Pedagogy as the Frame of Influence for East Asian Assemblies of God Bible Schools” 

† Haedy Liu Texas Brown University B.A. 

Wheaton College M.A. 

“Understanding the Transitional Learning Experience of Chinese University Teachers” 

Yi Schuler California Sichuan International Studies University B.A. 

Sichuan University M.A. 

“Education as a Means of Integration into the City: Study of Migrant Children in Government 

Sponsored Honghua School in Chengdu, China” 

† Mark Timothy Van Ness New Jersey Liberty University B.S. 

Georgian Court University M.A. 

“Exchanging Respect: Understanding and Communicating Respect in Adult ESL Classroom Contexts” 

Degree of Doctor of MissioLogY 


Asher Mathew California Baptist Bible College and Seminary B.Div./B.Th. 

Biola University M.A. 

Evangelical Theological Seminary Th.M. 

“Conversion and Post-Conversion Experience of Hindu Background Believers with Application 

to Local Church Ministry in Southern California”

Degree of Master of arts in anthroPoLogY 


◊◊ Lydia Marie Reynolds Colorado Spring Arbor University B.A./B.A. 

◊◊◊ Elizabeth Ann Smith California Biola University B.A. 

Degree of Master of arts in intercuLturaL stuDies 


•◊◊ Rachel Irene Bryant California Biola University B.A. 

† Alfred Dorado California Hope International University B.A. 

†◊◊ Nathan Andrew Hamann Missouri Southwest Baptist University B.A. 

†◊◊ Hwaock Im Kenya Hankuk University of Foreign Studies B.A. 

◊◊◊ Mydur Xiong North Carolina Montreat College B.A. 

Degree of Master of arts in aPPLieD Linguistics 


†◊◊ Alexia Jill Estes Texas Texas A&M University B.A. 

Degree of Master of arts in teaching engLish to sPeakers of other Languages 


◊ Matthew Michael Keith Huffine California Biola University B.A. 

†• Victorya Soohyun Nam California Biola University B.A. 



CrOwell sCHOOl Of Business 

Degree of Master of business aDMinistr ation 


Sevan Derabidian California California State University, Northridge B.S. 

◊ Jacques Mario Gilbert Louisiana Southern University and A&M College B.S. 

•◊◊◊ James Thomas Hall Delaware California State University, Fullerton B.A. 

◊◊ Grace C. Kao California Biola University B.S./M.A. 

◊◊ Mark Patrick McGrath California California Polytechnic University, 

Pomona B.S. 

◊◊ Chelsea Grace Shelby California Biola University B.A. 

◊◊◊ Justin Thomas Shelby Alaska Biola University B.A.

sCHOOl Of arts and sCienCes 

Degree of Master of arts in christian aPoLogetics 


◊◊◊ Mario Alejandre Utah University of Utah B.S. 

◊◊◊ Philip Andre Alexander Wisconsin Ottawa University B.A. 

†◊◊◊ Megan Neely Almon Georgia University of Georgia A.B.J. 

◊◊ Kristen Joy Anderson Idaho Biola University B.A. 

†◊◊◊ Deborah Colleen Bacharach British Columbia University of British Columbia B.Ed. 

Saket Suresh Chandra Badola New Jersey Eastern Michigan University B.S. 

†◊◊◊ Greta Gaylene Bloyd Nebraska University of Nebraska B.A. 

†◊◊ James David Bunn California Harvard College B.A. 

†◊◊◊ Jessica Anna Cheng California University of Southern California B.A. 

†◊◊◊ Brian Lewis Cunningham Alabama University of Alabama B.S. 

†◊◊◊ Teri Lois Dugan California California Polytechnic University B.S. 

California State University, Long Beach M.S. 

◊◊◊ Craig Russell Ewoldt Oregon Multnomah School of Bible B.S.B.E. 

†◊◊ Matthew Paul Fournier Pennsylvania Wilmington University B.S. 

†◊◊ Philip Hans Garwood Oregon Concordia University B.A. 

Diahann Carol Homer New Jersey Long Island University B.S. 

◊◊ James Ray Huston Colorado Springfield College B.A. 

National University M.B.A. 

†^ Stephen Lester Metcalfe Indonesia Northwest Nazarene B.A./B.A. 

◊◊◊ Holly Elizabeth Ordway California University of Massachusetts B.A. 

University of North Carolina M.A. 

University of Massachusetts Ph.D. 

†◊◊◊ James Gerard Piotrowski California State University of New York B.S. 

Southern Methodist University M.S. 

◊◊ Kelly Colleen Roth California California State University, Bakersfield B.A. 

◊◊ Lawrence Yoshito Shiroma California University of Hawaii B.A./M.S.W. 



◊◊◊ Liana Saidah Sims California Biola University B.A. 

◊◊◊ Stephen Arthur Watson California University of California, Davis B.A. 


University of California, Berkeley M.A. 

◊◊◊ Aaron James Wentz Massachusetts Moody Bible Institute B.A. 

◊◊◊ Daniel Steven Wuthrich California Southern Illinois University B.S. 

Baylor School of Law J.D. 

Russell M. Zimmers Texas Wichita State University B.B.A. 

Degree of Master of arts in science anD reLigion 

Wichita State University B.B.A. 

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary M.A. 


◊◊ Larry Dean Carter California Biola University B.S. 

†◊ Ruth Mu-Hwa Lee California University of California, San Diego B.S. 

◊◊◊ David Andrew Pelser California University of California, Davis B.S. 

sCHOOl Of PrOfessiOnal studies 

Degree of Master of arts in organiZationaL LeaDershiP 


◊◊◊ James Michael Clark California Biola University B.S. 

◊◊◊ Steven Eric Drohan California Eastern Michigan University B.A. 

◊◊ Ralph Edward Gribben Jr. Washington University of La Verne B.A. 

◊ Mayra Lisett Harris California Biola University B.S. 

◊◊ Rachel Chand Marler Georgia Georgia State University B.A. 

◊◊◊ Heather Renee Moe Colorado United States Air Force Academy B.S. 

◊◊◊ Kelly Franco Rosas California Biola University B.S. 

◊◊ Ron O. Smith California 

◊◊ Mary Elizabeth White California Biola University B.S. 

National University M.A.

Caroline Chang 

†◊◊ Daniel J. Chang 

∞ Jocelyn Kae Cooper 

∞ Johnathan Garcia 

Cleofe Infante Aboy 

Joel Ryan Agg 

Iris Yannett Alcantara 

Alejandro Arteaga 

∞ ° Jackson W. Brown 

∞◊◊ Elizabeth Schumann Brumfield 

∞◊◊ Dwayne Alan Bush 

Katherine Ann Cameron 

Valerie Cervantes 

Jennifer J. Craft 

◊ Kelly Lynn Crews 

Degree of bacheLor of arts in PsYchoLogY 

Carolyn Nell Hensley 

∞◊ Robyn Renay Jones 

∞◊◊ Brian Daniel Newberry 

Brenda Jean Nye 

†◊◊ Thomas Jacob Rocha 

Degree of bacheLor of science in organiZationaL LeaDershiP 

Debra Ann Davis 

Jonathan Marc Day 

Jose Oscar Estrada 

Joseph Anthony Florimonte 

∞ Yvonne Hansard 

Richard Samuel Johnson 

Eric Joseph Juhl 

Theresa L. Long 

∞ Abigail Luciano 

Kevin R.J. Natale 

Emilio Antonio Nunez 

Veronica Thomas 

Tracie LaShawn Walden 

Violeta Andrea Nunez 

Curt Michael Phillips 

∞ Miguel Romero 

Matthew Delbert Steingard 

Adam Mark Stephen 

◊◊ Krista Joy Veteto 

Lawrie Arnold Vinson 

Daniel Alan Williams 

◊ Risa Gail Willamson 

∞◊ Veronica Zazueta 



Graduate HOnOrs and nOtatiOns 

◊ Honors 3.50–3.69 

◊◊ High Honors 3.70–3.89 

◊◊◊ Highest Honors 3.90–4.00 

‡ Elected to membership in Kappa Tau Epsilon, 

the Talbot School of Theology Scholastic 

Honor Society 

≈ Double Degree 

† Graduating in Absentia 

• Degree granted August 2011 

^ Degree granted May 2011 

HOnOrs sCHOOl Of PrOfessiOnal studies 

underGraduate deGrees 

◊ Honors 3.85- 3.94 

◊◊ High Honors 3.95-4.00 

∞ Elected to membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda, 

the National Honor Society for student in 

Continuing Higher Education 

° Degree granted August 2011 

uniVersity POliCies 

Honors are not awarded at the doctoral level, since it is the highest academic degree. 

Degrees awarded in the ceremony are conditional upon completion of course requirements 

in accordance with University policies.

GradUaTe reCePTIons 

cook school of intercultural studies Room 4 

talBot school of theology Myers Hall 

All receptions will be held immediately following Commencement 

in the specified locations for program graduates and their guests. 

CoMMenCeMenT dVd 

fa l l 2 011 

Biola’s professional film crew will be filming the graduate and 

undergraduate ceremonies of the Fall 2011 class. Each ceremony 

will be captured and produced into a DVD of the memorable day. 

The DVD includes the following features: 

� The commencement ceremony, featuring a close-up of 

each graduate receiving his or her diploma, as well as the 

commencement addresses given by Roberta Green Ahmanson. 

� Scene selection menus, allowing you to jump directly to a 

specific major. 

� Bonus features, including highlights of Biola's campus and 

messages from university representatives. 

DVDs are now available for $34.99, including shipping. 

Sales tax applies to orders shipped to California. 

buy one get one free! 

sPeciaL offer 

If you purchase a DVD today, you will receive one bonus DVD 

for each DVD purchased. Orders may be placed at the DVD tables 

in the Chase Gynasium Lobby. 

www.biola.edu/commencement/dvd 



Talbot School of Theology 

Crowell School of Business 

Rosemead School of Psychology 

School of Education 

Cook School of Intercultural Studies 

BIBLICALLY CENTERED 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS 

TO HELP YOU SERVE THE WORLD 

FOR THE LORD JESUS CHRIST 

Biola’s graduate schools equip you to impact the workplace 

and the world, offering rigorous training from respected 

faculty who have real-world experience. And you’ll learn 

in an evangelical Christian environment that cares for your 

spiritual growth as well as your intellectual development. 

Discover how your career can make a difference for 

Christ - discover the graduate schools of Biola. 

For more information visit 

www.biola.edu/grad or call 562-903-4752.

“Surely the Lord is in this Place.” 

Genesis 28:16 

biola.edu/yota 



sCHOOl 

Of eduCatiOn 

talBOt sCHOOl 

Of tHeOlOGy 

deGree CoMPleTIon reqUIreMenTs 

Students earning a Master of Arts in Education have prepared for K-12 leadership in public, private, mission, 

and/or home education. They have completed 35-56 units of rigorous coursework as well as a thesis, project or 

comprehensive examination. 

Degree candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies and the Doctor of Education in Educa- 

tional Studies have completed 45 and 36 semester units of coursework respectively with a GPA of 3.25 or more, 

passed comprehensive examinations and completed an approved dissertation. Doctoral faculty must recommend 

the student for conferral of the degree on the basis of academic stature and evidence of Christian life and 

character established during his or her course of study. 

Degree candidates for the Doctor of Ministry have completed 36 semester units of coursework while obtaining 

a GPA of 3.0 or more. Each degree candidate has submitted an acceptable doctoral project. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Theology have completed 26 semester units of coursework with a GPA 

of 3.25 or more and have successfully passed the comprehensive examinations. Th.M. graduates should also 

manifest promise of usefulness in Christian ministry, exhibit exemplary and consistent Christian character, 

and evidence sound theological beliefs in accordance with the university’s doctrinal statement. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Divinity have completed 96 to 98 semester units of coursework. Thesis optional. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Arts have completed 64 to 66 semester units of coursework while 

obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or more. Thesis optional. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Christian Education have completed 60 semester units of coursework, 

with a GPA of 3.0 or more, and have provided 300 hours of field ministry. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care have completed 66 semester 

units of coursework, with a GPA of 3.0 or more. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Ministry have completed 64 semester units of coursework, with a 

GPA of 2.50 or more.

COOk sCHOOl 

Of interCultural 

studies 

CrOwell sCHOOl 

Of Business 

sCHOOl 

Of PrOfessiOnal 

studies 

sCHOOl 

Of arts and 

sCienCes 

Degree candidates have completed internships or significant crosscultural living or language experiences; 

foreign language proficiency requirements where applicable; and comprehensive exams on their core classes 

and area of specialization. 

In addition to the required prerequisites, Master of Arts candidates completed 42 (MA ICS); 32 units 

(MA TESOL); or 33 units (MA Applied Linguistics). Doctoral candidates entered with master’s degrees, 

and depending on their previous graduate classes, took 48 units of course work and 12 units of dissertation 

research for the Ph.D. in Intercultural Education and 27 units of course work and 8 units of dissertation 

research for the Doctor of Missiology. They conducted original research and defended dissertations on 

topics that contribute to the understanding and practice of education (Ph.D.) or missiology (D.Miss.) in 

a cultural context. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Business Administration have completed a minimum of 36 semester 

hours of coursework in Management, Marketing, Finance, Ethics, and Theology and have completed a strategy 

and entrepreneurial project. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership represent working professionals who 

have completed coursework in leadership, communication, character and organizational development while 

continuing to serve full time in their career of choice. 

Students earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Organizational Leadership have completed course 

work in leadership, management, group and organizational behavior, ethics and a research project. 

Students who earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology have completed course work emphasizing 

psychosocial development, integration, research, and foundational theories of psychological study. The BOLD 

Program is designed for the working adult who has returned to college after being away from the formal 

education setting for a number of years. Each student has completed the general education and biblical studies 

course work required of all Biola baccalaureate graduates, completing between 65 and 80 units of course work 

at Biola with the remaining required units transferred from other institutions. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics have completed a minimum of 36 

semester hours of coursework in a range of fields, including biblical studies, theology, philosophy, science, 

world religions, and cultural studies, all with an aim toward proclaiming and defending the great truths 

of the Christian faith. 

Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Science and Religion have completed a minimum of 39 

semester hours of course work in the history and philosophy of science, biblical studies, world religions, 

and contemporary scientific issues, with the goal of building the interdisciplinary skills necessary to integrate 

Christian truth and scientific thought. 



UnderGradUaTe 

CoMMenCeMenT 

deCeMBer 16, 2011 | 7:00 P.M. 

President Barry H. COrey, PresidinG 

Processional March Biola University Symphony Orchestra 

Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar Marlin Owen, M.A. 


WelcoMe Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. 

President 

invocation Natasha Duquette, Ph.D. 

Associate Professor of English 

hyMn George Boespflug, D.M.A. 

Joy to the World Chair, Conservatory of Music 

scriPture Barry Krammes, M.F.A. 

Proverbs 29:18, Professor of Art 

Hebrews 11:16, Revelation 21:1-4 

coMMenceMent address Roberta Green Ahmanson, M.A., D.Litt. (Hon.) 

“Looking for the City" Writer, Speaker, Visionary in Residence 2011-12

conferral of degrees Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. 

President 

Stan Jantz, M.A. 


David P. Nystrom, Ph.D. 

Provost and Senior Vice President 

Patricia L. Pike, Ph.D. 

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education 

sPecial Music Arnold Geis 

Give me Jesus, Arr. Moses Hogan Vocal Performance Major 

Presentation of diPloMas 

Accompanied by Kevin Garnica 

coMMissioning of the graduates Barry H. Corey, Ph.D. 

President 

syMPhonic Benediction Biola University Symphony Orchestra 

Christmas Traditions, Robert Sayre Marlin Owen, M.A. 


Benediction Allan Kavalich, M.D. 

Member, Board of Trustees 

recessional March Biola University Symphony Orchestra 

Hallaujah Chorus, from Messiah, G.F. Handel Marlin Owen, M.A. 

Honor guards 

Megan Moghtaderi 

David Shelton 

(Leading Processional) 



BaCHelOr Of fine arts 

stuDio arts 

James Jordan Avila 


Evan Cameron Cassell 

Raquel Patricia Cruz 

Kaitlin Frances Eldridge 

Charity Edith Highley 

≈ Kathryn Michelle Johnson 

* Katherine Elizabeth Long 

Lindsey Michelle Manus 

*** Elisabeth Sarah Mikottis 

** Steven Thomas Reynolds 

Michelle Elizabeth Robek 

Nikole N. Sparks 

**∆ Chelsea Anne White 

UnderGradUaTe deGrees 

BaCHelOr Of arts 

anthroPoLogY 

** Anna Elizabeth Kennedy 

bibLicaL & theoLogicaL stuDies 

*** Erik Christian Alair 

Christian Arteaga 

** Jon Arthur Davidsen 

***§ Analicia Joy Davis 

Joseph Donald Fogal 

* Grant Michael Gunther 

** Blake Robert Henderson 

~ Tyler Douglas Hurst 

* Ralston Henry James 

James Nicolas Koralek 

Jared Bruce Mandell 

Torrey Jean Annie Nichols 

Michael Navarro 

† Daniel Charles Thibault 

Amy Yung Fen Yao 

christian Ministries 

Christopher Alan Cox 

**§ Holly Ann Dulaney 

Megan Elyse Harvey 

Joshua Charles Lane 

Hyung Ju Steven Moon 

* Arek Eugene O’Connell 

Ju Hyun Park 

cineMa anD MeDia arts 

Daniel Ernesto Batalles 

Rachel Angelito DelosReyes 

** Jonathan Michael Esters 

† Kyle Michael Ferris 

Erika Christine Gonzales 

*∆ Peter Michael Heald 

* Jeremy Joseph Hubin 

Nathan Christopher Jeffers 

** Aaron John Kessinger 

Jordan Michael Lopez 

*** Katherine Ann Malott 

Tiffany Joy Myers 

Isaac Jacob Svensson

coMMunication stuDies 

*δ Emily Anne Arwood 

***δ§ Michelle Nicole Fraser 

Crystal Lynn Hammar 

*δ Sneha Hellen Joseph 

Marina Alex Kagan 

Justin David Morris 

Aaron Jon Poladian 

~† Yalittza Reyna 

δ Alyssa M. Rico 

Jordan Douglas Tinning 

Chase Jordan Wagner 

*δ Nicole Renee Worth 

† Jordan Lukas Zepeda 

engLish 

***~§ Cambria Rae Aviles 

Sally Rae Blotzer 

**∆ Sarah Elizabeth Hernandez 

≈ Kathryn Michelle Johnson 

∆ Abbey Christine Moothart 

* Corrine Yvonne Poole 

** Katherine L. Quient 

** Kimberly Nicole Winter 

historY 

***~‡§ Cambria Rae Aviles 

*∆‡ Kyle A. Keene 

* Garrett Daniel Leon 

∆‡ Daniel Antonio Menjivar 

* Richard Andrew Montecino 

huManities 

Timothy Matthew Penner 

~ Tyler Douglas Hurst 

**∆ Melissa Ann Jordan 

Marianna Beth McComb 

Briana Marie Santillana 

***§ Mackenzie Sophia Sarna 

intercuLtur aL stuDies 

* Joshua Batista Carvalho 

Kali Jeane Dougherty 

*** Hannah Joy Eliason 

† Danica Kristine Kushner 

** Brittany Anne Livezey 

Elizabeth Louise McCall 

**† Kelsey Rose Murphy 

Erica Ye Sol Oh 

* Brian Michael Smith 

** Melissa Ashley Smith 

JournaLisM 

Jenna Marie Field 

Jacob Martin Frischknecht 

**∆ Bethany Amanda Miller 

Kristine Elaine Peterson 

**§ Amy Elizabeth Ritter 

**§ Ashley Rae Shafer 

**§ Johannah Corynn Sorensen 

Michael Andrew Villa 

Liber aL stuDies 

*† Christina Michelle Blake 

***∆† Emily Nicole Evans 

† Chelsea Nicole Hogle 

*** Hannah Han Kang 

** Briana Lyn Kather 

** Michelle Chrystine Lambert 

*† Jessica Marie Mackey 

Rachel Marie Miller 

**§ Alyssa Gail Morris 

**† Kelsey Rose Murphy 

Jamie Lynn Nyenhuis 

Beverly Thornton Olson 

** Sarah Michelle Paulson 

** Gretchen Elizabeth Pelatzky 

* Alexandra J. Shaible 

* Erin Nicole Springer 

* Arely Liliana Vasquez 

Michelle Jin Yi 


PhiLosoPhY 


Kristofer Matthew Cohen 

Justin Everett Gum 

**∆ Nathanael Craig Hatcher 

Ric Saenz 

*† Sarah Michelle Swartz 

PoLiticaL science 

Amy Lynn Crosby 

***λ Ashley Nicole Emerson 

Joelle Lauree Hasty 

*λ‡ Katherine Elizabeth Lix 

***λ§ Genevieve Jane Vallotton 

PsYchoLogY 

*π Valerie Rae Anderson 

**†π Adam Lloyd Blackner 

Breann M. Corrow 

*π Jessica Lara Dean 

** Rebecca Anne Feher 

Madeline Kells Hansen 

Nancy Nalleli Herrera Contreras 

Natalie Sara Kiefer 

Natasha Sara Kiefer 

Kevin Ounethong Luangrath 

π Rebecca Christine Lusk 

*∆† Luis Antonio Ortiz-Theriault 

Sally Julie Pereira 

π Kimberly Sarai Rios 

π Chelsea Jean Schwickert 

**π§ Laura Sue Ngee Tan 

*π Danielle Grace Weidemann 

Claudia A. Zumudio 

sociaL science 

**† Rachel Elizabeth Andersen 

socioLogY 

Amanda Marie Aleman 

Joshua Upton Borden 

Jessica Eunhye Choe 

** Heather Nicole Davenport 

** Teddi Joelle Hendrickson 

* † Sarah Lesley Irish 

* Dana Lauren Moore 

Emily Ann Ottens 

* Aubrey Elisabeth Plew 

~† Yalittza Reyna 

* Rachelle Amelia Yarber 

BaCHelOr Of MusiC 

Music coMPosition 

**§ Lucas Cameron Floyd 

*∆ Grace Gabrielle McGee 

Music eDucation 

Abraham Michael Christian 

***§ Andrea Renee Ludwig 

Music PerforMance 

**§≈ Tavia Nicole Grubbs 

Stephanie Alyshia Lowe 

Allison Ann Saleh 

** Daniel Clayton Summers 

David Bruce Wolfe

BaCHelOr Of sCienCe 

biocheMistrY 

Michelle Y. Kang 

Amy Catherine Reese 

* Jerilyn Alice Valentine 

bioLogicaL science 

Morgan Leanne Facchini 

* Brandon Christopher McKinney 

business aDMinistration 

Angela Grace Bowles 

Hugo Omar Cano 

Gabriel A. Celaya 

Jessica Grace Clark 

* Christina Marie Englund 

** Daryl-Ann Renee Fletcher 

Makenzie May Gage 

* Katelin O’Hearn Grigel 

Nathanael John Howell 

** Shelby Lynn Landin 

Daniel David Ludwig 

Janna Suzanne McLeish 

** Bethanne Lena Myers 

Brent Opdyke 

* Ryan Allab Richert 

* Daniela Rotbasean 

*** Katie Lee Slyter 

** Shannon Rae Stransky 

*** Sara Emily Verschueren 

Caroline Wambui Wamagatta 

** Kari Elaine Watrous 

** Elizabeth Rose Yee 

coMMunication DisorDers 

*** Elise Junell Anchordoquy 

Rebecca Marie Bustillo 

Julianne Marie Dempski 

* Rhea Faith Garcia 

** Christine Joann Keegan 

**†§ Kerry Anne Kiser 

**† Erin Marlene Olsen 

Emily Noelle Prosser 

*** Shi Mian Teo 

Katie Michiko Yoshida 

coMPuter science 

Jeremy David Fu 

Devin Michael Hanlon 

*** Philip Benjamin Myers 

James Harrison Schueler Jr. 

huMan bioLogY 

* Natalie Justine Cookman 

Jessica Anne Nelson 

**∆ Evan Michael Thibodeau 

kinesioLogY 

Adrian Gonzalez 

* Stephanie Antonia Hernandez 

Daniel Vincent Hooper 

Kelsey Lee Janssen 

Jordan Hisaye Kataoka 

**§ Mikaela Linn Lyding 

Jolene Danielle Pearson 

** Erika Lynne Perez 

Lyndsie Glynn Roberts 

Jennifer Glynn Stobb 

MatheMatics 

Music 

* Ryan Timothy Adams 

Kennedy Chongo 

Kirk Timothy Spicer 

**§≈ Tavia Nicole Grubbs 

Jonathan Kim 

Alexander James Valencia 

PhYsicaL science 

* Kelsey Michaela Gasner 

stuDio arts 

Jeremy Michael Stevens 

Wei Ying Ting 



underGraduate HOnOrs and nOtatiOns 

* Cum Laude 3.50 - 3.69 GPA 

** Magna Cum Laude 3.70 - 3.89 GPA 

*** Summa Cum Laude 3.90 - 4.00 GPA 

† Graduating in Absentia 

§ Elected to membership in Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, the 

Biola University Scholastic Honor Society. 

∆ Graduate of Torrey Honors Institute 

‡ Elected to membership in Phi Alpha Theta, the International 

Honor Society in History. 

λ Elected to membership in Pi Sigma Alpha, 

the International Honor Society in Political Science 

π Elected to membership in Psi Chi, the International 

Honor Society in Psychology. 

δ Elected to membership in Lambda Pi Eta, the National 

Honor Society in Communication 

~ Double Major 

≈ Double Degree 

uniVersity POliCies 

Degrees awarded in the ceremony are conditional upon completion of all course requirements 

in accordance with University policies. Honors recognized in the graduation ceremony may be changed 

based on the processing of final grades.

UnderGradUaTe reCePTIon 

all undergraduate students and guests Biola Café 

Reception ends at 9:30 p.m. 

CoMMenCeMenT dVd 

fa l l 2 011 

Biola’s professional film crew will be filming the graduate and 

undergraduate ceremonies of the Fall 2011 class. Each ceremony 

will be captured and produced into a DVD of the memorable day. 

The DVD includes the following features: 

� The commencement ceremony, featuring a close-up of 

each graduate receiving his or her diploma, as well as the 

commencement addresses given by Roberta Green Ahmanson. 

� Scene selection menus, allowing you to jump directly to a 

specific major. 

� Bonus features, including highlights of Biola's campus and 

messages from university representatives. 

DVDs are now available for $34.99, including shipping. 

Sales tax applies to orders shipped to California. 

buy one get one free! 

sPeciaL offer 

If you purchase a DVD today, you will receive one bonus DVD 

for each DVD purchased. Orders may be placed at the DVD tables 

in the Chase Gynasium Lobby. 

www.biola.edu/commencement/dvd 


Contemporary academic dress is clearly derived from the robes 

worn by teachers in European medieval universities and is based 

upon clerical garb, since the clergy were the first university teachers. 

Today, academic dress does not serve its original functions of 

providing warmth and/or distinguishing one’s religious order, but it 

does serve to identify the degree held, field of study and the university 

from which the wearers received their advanced degrees. 

The American university robe comes in different shapes to identify 

its wearer as holder of the Bachelor, Master or Doctor degree (three 

velvet stripes on each sleeve further identify the doctoral robe) and 

is usually a closed gown in black. The foreign university robe is often 

open in the front and is frequently found in the Doctor version in a 

color other than black, such as red. 

Dark Blue ................................................................History / Philosophy 

Scarlet ....................................................................... Theology / Divinity 

Gold .........................................................................................Mathematics 

Gold-Yellow .................................................................................... Science 

Royal Blue .......................................................................Political Science 

Brown ........................................................................................... Fine Arts 

Citron ...................................................................................Social Science 

Pink ..................................................................................................... Music 

Light Blue ...................................................................................Education 

Copper .......................................................................................Economics 

Crimson .................................................................................... Journalism 


aCadeMIC dress 

The Colors 

of The fIelds of sTUdy 

It is possible for the skilled observer to decipher the degree held 

from the robe and also to discern the subject area and the university 

of its wearer according to the mix of colors on the hood. The velvet 

band around the neck of the hood is frequently colored according 

to the scheme below to indicate academic area, and the lining of 

the hood appears with the official colors of the degree-granting 

institution. 

Caps and tassels also vary. Most American and many foreign universities 

employ the black mortarboard, while some American and 

foreign universities are further identified with unusual shapes and 

types of caps. The tassels are usually black, although some universities 

vary there also, employing silver and gold. 

Lemon ................................................................................ Library Science 

Peacock Blue ....................................................... Public Administration 

Drab .................................................................. Business Administration 

Sage Green .................................................................Physical Education 

White ............................................................................................Sociology 

White ................................................Arts, Letters, and the Humanities 

White ..........................................................................................Missiology 

White ....................................................................... Intercultural Studies 

Gold ............................................................................................ Psychology 

Apricot ............................................................................................Nursing

1908 Founding of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. 

ChronoloGy 

1909 Hunan Bible Institute established as the Bible Institute of China. 

1911 First class graduated with six students. 

1912 Dr. R.A. Torrey called as first dean. 

1913 Cornerstone laid for the Institute building at Sixth and Hope Streets in downtown Los Angeles. 

Lyman Stewart appointed president of the board. 

1921 First three-year course offered. 

1929 Dr. W.P. White assumed office as the first president. 

1932 Dr. Louis T. Talbot became the second president. 

1935 Dr. Paul Rood became the third president. 

1936 First four-year courses offered. 

1938 Dr. Talbot assumed the presidency for a second time. 

1945 Beginning of the School of Missionary Medicine founded by Dr. Leonie Soubirou. 

1952 Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland appointed the fifth president. 

Talbot Theological Seminary inaugurated with Dr. Charles L. Feinberg as its first dean. 

1957 Groundbreaking ceremonies held for the new La Mirada campus. 

1958 Sutherland Hall completed as the first building on the new campus. 

1959 Official move to the new campus. 

1966 The institution renamed Biola Schools and Colleges. 

1970 Dr. J. Richard Chase selected as sixth president. 

1972 The institution renamed Biola College. 

1977 The programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology acquired. 

1981 Biola College becomes Biola University. 

1982 Dr. Clyde Cook inaugurated as seventh president. 

1983 The addition of the School of Intercultural Studies and World Missions. 

1985 New university structure completed with four schools now named: School of Arts and Sciences, 

Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology and School of Intercultural Studies. 

1987 Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified Biola University as a Doctorate 

Granting II Institution (now Research/Intensive). 

1993 The addition of Crowell School of Business. 

1994 The addition of the School of Professional Studies. 

2001 The new library is completed. 

2003 Hope Hall is completed. 

2006 New five-story Horton Hall replaces original two-story building. 

2007 School of Business Building is completed and renamed Crowell School of Business. 

2007 The addition of the School of Education. 

2007 Dr. Barry H. Corey inaugurated as eighth president. 

2009 Renaming of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. 



hIsTorICal sKeTCh 

Biola University traces its origins to the Bible Institute of Los Angeles established in 1908 

by Lyman Stewart, founder and president of the Union Oil Company, and the Rev. T.C. 

Horton, two men of extraordinary vision and commitment to Christian higher education. 

Dedicated to combating the moral decay and faithless liberalism of their day, Stewart and 

Horton established the Institute to educate and equip men and women with a relevant 

Christianity that would impact society at home and abroad. The Institute’s influence was 

felt along the entire Western Seaboard from Mexico to Canada and across the Pacific to 

China. By 1909, over 540 extension courses were sponsored by the Bible Institute. 

The following decades produced immense growth, development and outreach. The school 

moved from a two-year to a four-year program offering degrees in theology, Christian 

education, sacred music, and a one-year program in missionary medicine. By 1949, the 

Bible Institute had become a flourishing Bible College and in 1952 launched Talbot 

Theological Seminary to further serve the Christian community. In 1959, Biola received 

accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 

In the ensuing years, Biola College broadened its curricula in the arts, sciences, professions, 

and seminary offerings while maintaining its strong foundation in biblical studies. 

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s the program base further expanded, and in 1977 the 

Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology was acquired. 

Biola College became Biola University on July 1, 1981, composed of the School of Arts 

and Sciences, Rosemead School of Psychology, and Talbot School of Theology. The School 

of Intercultural Studies, with its outstanding program in world missions, was established 

in 1983 and renamed the Cook School of Intercultural Studies in 2009. The School of 

Business was added in 1993 and renamed the Crowell School of Business in 2007. The 

School of Professional Studies was added in 1994 and a seventh school, the School of 

Education was added in 2007. 

Ranked by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a Doctoral / Research- 

Intensive Institution, Biola University offers four undergraduate degrees in 33 

undergraduate majors with more than 120 emphases, 17 master’s degrees and eight 

distinct doctoral degrees. With an outstanding faculty, the University has distinguished 

itself in scholarship and academic excellence.

Experiential programming is a hallmark of Biola University. National and international 

opportunities are available where students live and learn in diverse cultural settings. 

Some of the programs are University-based, while others are held in conjunction with 

the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Domestic programs are 

offered in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Berkeley, New York City, Utah and Colorado 

Springs. Students also have the opportunity to study internationally in Australia, Costa 

Rica, Egypt, Uganda, Oxford, London, Russia, New Zealand and Honduras. Educational 

programs are offered in Thailand, Lithuania and Ukraine, and exchange programs are 

maintained with schools in Korea and Japan. 

Biola continues to affirm its commitment to creating significant academic programs that 

engage our community with some of the most influential thinkers of our time, while assuring 

the spiritual and moral development of our students. Examples include the Master of Arts 

degrees in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Christian Apologetics and Spiritual Formation. 

As it pursues an ambitious vision for the years ahead, the University continues to be 

recognized as a leader in Christian higher education. In 2011, Biola was named one of 

17 “up and coming” national universities by U.S. News and World Report for a second 

year in a row and earning a position in the top tier of the prestigious national rankings. 

Meanwhile, enrollment eclipsed 6,250 students for the first time, with more students than 

ever seeking the benefits of a Biola education. 

Since 1908, Biola has stood as a beacon of hope for the intellectual, spiritual and moral 

growth of its students. As the only national university to require a Christian commitment 

of its faculty, students and staff, Biola University is building on its legacy of impacting the 

world for the Lord Jesus Christ. 


The role of the Board of Trustees of Biola University is to serve as 

faithful stewards of the mission of the institution, and to serve 

God and Biola by lending the unique talents and experience of each 

individual as part of a team. 


board of TrUsTees 

The Biola Board of Trustees surrounded by Biola Students following a September 2010 Chapel Service 

Stanley Jantz, Chair 

Wayne Lowell, Vice Chair 

William H. Bauer 

Dean Bursch 

Michael Chang 

G. Bradley Cole 

Barry H. Corey 

Dwight L. Hanger 

Promod Haque 

Carol Hawkins 

Raymond A. Johnson 

David Karnes 

Allan Kavalich 

Hannah Lee 

The responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include affirming 

Biola’s mission, upholding the Statement of Faith, overseeing long 

range strategic planning, and approving major policies and programs. 

The Board is responsible for ensuring that the mission of 

Biola University is accomplished and for exercising all corporate 

powers of the institution. 

Edgar Lehman 

Bryan Loritts 

Al Mijares 

David Mitchell 

Ronald D. Rallis, Sr. 

Gorden Romberger 

Jerry Rueb 

John Siefker 

Kennith Thompson 

Walter Warkentin* 

* Honorary Member

infOrMatiOn / lOst & fOund 

Information about Biola University is available at the DVD tables 

in the lobby of Chase Gymnasium. Lost and found is also located at 

these tables. 

satellite site 

Additional seating is located in Crowell Hall (16 on map) 

with a live satellite broadcast of the Commencement Exercises. 

PHOtOGraPHy 

Please take pictures from your seat only. GradImages will take 

professional photos of your graduate and will contact each 

graduate with photos for purchase. 

dVd 

Biola University will be producing a professional DVD recording 

of today’s event, which will include the entire ceremony as well as 

every graduate as they cross the stage and receive their diploma. 

The DVDs may be purchased for $34.99 at the DVD Tables in 

the Chase Gymnasium Lobby. For every DVD purchased today, 

guests will receive an additional copy for free! Refer to page 37 

in the program for more information. 

HEARING 

IMPAIRED 

GUEST 

SEATING 

STAGE 

FACULTY 

GRADUATES 

RESERVED 

DVD SALES 

LOBBY 

eVenT InforMaTIon 

GUEST 

SEATING 

refresHMents 

Refreshments are available for purchase at the Eagle’s Nest 

(26 on map), Common Grounds (26 on map) and the Biola 

Bookstore (28 on map). 

BiOla BOOkstOre 

Graduation presents, congratulation cards, diploma frames 

and Biola logo items (including alumni clothing and license 

plate frames) are available at the bookstore until 7:30 p.m. 

on December 16. 

restrOOMs 

Restrooms are located in the following buildings: 

• The Bookstore Building (28 on map) 

• Student Union Building, ground floor (26 on map) 

• Biola Cafeteria (23 on map) 

• Between Marshburn Hall (34 on map) 

and Soubirou Hall (36 on map) 

• Sutherland Hall (39 on map) 

CHase GyMnasiuM - seatinG CHart 

MEN’S 

RESTROOM 

WOMEN’S 

RESTROOM 

SECOND FLOOR 

GUEST SEATING 


MaP leGend 

28 Bookstore/Student Service 

23 Cafeteria 

18 Chase Gym. 

(Commencement - ML) 

16 Crowell Hall 

(Satellite Location - SL) 

34 Marshburn Hall / 

Mayers Auditorium 

45 Tablot East 


46 

45 

43 

CaMPUs MaP 

36 Soubirou Hall 

35 Student Health Ctr. 

(Nursing Station) 

26 Student Union Bldg. 

39 Sutherland Hall 

41 

Restroom 

Parking Lots are indicated 

using the letter A - R 

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39 

59 

35 

34 

36 

23 

26 

25 

28 

16 

SL 

18 

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