Biola News: Cook School of Intercultural Studies

Biola to Close Undergraduate Intercultural Studies Program and Move Graduate Programs under Talbot School of Theology

Sarah Dougher — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:33:04 -0800

LA MIRADA, CALIF. — In response to declining enrollment in its courses, Biola University has decided to close the B.A. in Intercultural Studies (ICS) effective immediately. In addition, the master and doctoral programs housed in the Cook School...

Professor Released New Book on Workplace Gender Bias

Charlotte McKinley — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:01:00 -0700

Dr. Leanne Dzubinski research has shown a continued prevalence of workplace gender bias despite strides that have been made. Dzubinski, professor of intercultural education and studies at 91��Ƭ��, released a new book — Glass Walls: Shattering the...

Biola to Revitalize the Academic Programs under the Cook School of Intercultural Studies and Close the Cook School

Brenda Velasco — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:00:00 -0700

After more than 10 years of enrollment challenges, the Cook School of Intercultural Studies will close after the 2023-2024 academic year and the academic programs under the school will be relocated to another school or entity. “This is not about...

How Black Female B&B and Guesthouse Entrepreneurs Impact Economic Empowerment in South Africa

Charlotte McKinley — Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 -0700

Economic empowerment is complex, according to Dr. Katrina Greene, associate professor of anthropology and intercultural studies in Biola Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Greene latest research showcases how black female bed-and-breakfast...

Alumnus’ Journey from Job Fair at 91��Ƭ�� to Japan

Charlotte McKinley — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0700

God was preparing Erik Bentley (B.A. ’96, M.A. ’20) for a life in Japan far before he met his wife and he moved to the Chiba Prefecture in east Japan. It all started at a job fair on Biola University campus. “I did not have any clear direction...

Intercultural Studies Alumna Innovates her Degree Post Graduation

Ryan Wingert — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0800

Growing up, Intercultural Studies (ICS) alumna — Eden DeLaVara (’22) — felt as if life was clearly planned for her with clear next steps from elementary school through college, but after graduating from Biola, she found herself in a new world of...

CCCU Grant Awarded to Biola Faculty for Research on Women Refugees

Ryan Wingert — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:11:20 -0800

In September of 2022, it was announced that Professor of Intercultural Studies would receive a three year $30,000 grant to research how women who endure the trials of being a refugee muster the ability to undergo such difficult endeavors. In light...

Research Shows Significance of Trust and Christianity within NGOs

Emily Marsh — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:28:00 -0800

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) benefit from Christian influence in the field of intercultural relations, according to recent research conducted by Dr. Lindsey Huang, associate professor of intercultural studies in Cook School of...

Book Highlighting Women Central to the Work of Christian Ministry Wins Several Awards

Sarah Dougher — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 10:25:00 -0700

Women have overcome obstacles in their ministries and transformed cultural constraints to spread the gospel historically, writes Biola University professor Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, in her book, Women in the Mission of the Church . "Women in the...

‘God Smuggler’ Receives Biola University Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award

Joe Conway — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:16:00 -0700

Andrew van der Bijl — known as “God Smuggler” — is Biola University 2020 Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award recipient. Biola President Barry H. Corey presented the award to Dr. David Curry, president of Open Doors, on behalf of...