Student Activities
Christian Formation and Ministry As part of Biola’s commitment to equip students to impact the world for Christ, the Department of Christian Formation and Ministry (CFM) trains and accompanies students in their process of being formed into the likeness of Christ. In the context of community and gospel-centered ministry, students worship and serve as His “sent ones” through prayer, discipleship, evangelism and outreach ministry teams. Student ministry bands grow and serve together as carriers of God’s presence in places where their passions intersect with people’s needs. The CFM department, as an integral part of Biola’s mission, provides a wide range of opportunities for ministry involvement. CFM staff are available to help students prayerfully discern how they can develop spiritually and proclaim Christ through ministry and outreach during their years at Biola. The CFM office is located in the upper level of the Student Union Building. For additional information please visit the CFM website: studentlife.biola.edu/spiritual- development/cfm
following sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis and track and field. Sports for women include basketball, cross-country, golf, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, soccer and volleyball. Intramural activities are organized in both team and individual sports for men and women. This program is directed by the Associated Students. Student Media Students can gain experience and career preparation in reporting, writing, photojournalism, video production and radio work through one of Biola University’s campus media outlets. Campus media at Biola University falls under the Biola Media Board, which oversees selection of leaders and budget processes. Students from across the University can participate in The Chimes, Biola’s weekly newspaper (including a daily online edition); The Point, feature magazine of the Biola Journalism Department; Biola Radio, a Webcast operation providing music, news and sports coverage; EagleVision, Biola’s news, feature and sports television Webcast, and The Biolan, a traditional yearbook. Some staff positions in these media receive scholarship funding, though funded positions tend to be chosen through competitive application based on job qualifications and prior media experience. Theatre Productions The Theatre major within the Communication Studies Department provides Fall and Spring drama productions and many student-driven productions for the campus and immediate community. These productions are open for audition to all students, faculty and staff. Theatre seasons include serious drama, comedies, original student and family productions. Forensics Biola University has been ranked with successful speech squads among colleges and universities nationwide. In recent years, the Biola Forensics Team has particularly excelled in British Parliamentary Team Debate. As an active member of the Pacific Southwest Collegiate Forensics Association, Biola regularly attends debates, individual events, and speech tournaments throughout the western states. Exceptional student performances qualify for national tournaments each year in individual events and debates. Other Performance Opportunities Presentational fundraisers for the forensics team, student film productions and occasional on-campus musical theatre productions have open auditions for all students, staff and faculty members. Seasonal chapel performances (Christmas and Easter) also utilize Communication Studies and Theatre majors. Performance dates are spread throughout the academic year.
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