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Torrey Memorial Bible Conference Turns 80
Torrey Conference focuses on the spiritual implications of habitual worship with keynote speaker James K.A. Smith
October 14, 2015
Today marks the 80th anniversary of Biola University’s annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. Named in honor of Biola’s first dean, R.A. Torrey,...
Clint Arnold’s New Book Offers Concise Answers to Big Questions About Christianity
Talbot School of Theology dean, Clint Arnold, and his son Jeff Arnold co-wrote the new book: “Short Answers to Big Questions about God, the Bible, and Christianity”
October 13, 2015
Clint Arnold, dean of Talbot School of Theology, and his son, alumnus Jeff Arnold (’08), both have a heart for sharing Christ. A few years ago,...
Sean McDowell Inspires Guests at Event for The Campaign for Biola University
Nearly $20,000 gifted at Riverside, Calif. stop on Biola’s national tour
October 12, 2015
Biola University’s Campaign National Tour hosted its second event at the Mission Inn in Riverside, Calif., on Friday, Oct. 9. Approximately 70...

August 12, 2025 —
Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor of theology in the Talbot School of Theology, appears as a guest on this Dial In Ministries episode, speaking about the crucial questions every Christian man should answer before pursuing a serious relationship.
August 10, 2025 —
This Deseret News article focuses on the thoughts of Everett L. Worthington Jr., a psychologist who is knowledgeable in the field of forgiveness. Worthington once spoke at Biola about forgiveness. He said that forgiveness can short-circuit harmful rumination and offers better mental health, less depression and improved spiritual life.
August 06, 2025 —
This Christianity Today article covers the ministry of Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who has become well-known across social media for his open-air theological dialogues on college campuses. Dr. Sean McDowell, professor of Christian apologetics in the Talbot School of Theology, is quoted in the story, commenting on how dialogues hosted in public places can be an effective evangelical approach, and that Knechtle is one of the best doing it.