Student Activities
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 Speech / Drama concentration 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 In recent years Biola University has been ranked with successful speech squads among colleges and universities nationwide. 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 One-act play 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. Performance dates are spread throughout the academic year. Spiritual Life As part of Biola University’s commitment to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ, the mission of the Department of Spiritual Life is to cultivate disciples of Christ to grow in truth, transformation and testimony. The Department of Spiritual Life serves as a lighthouse to inspire students to take intentional steps to develop a closer relationship with Christ and to give testimony to the world. Efforts are concentrated in the areas of spiritual formation (discipleship) and apologetics (evangelism) with an emphasis on spiritual transformation and self discovery.
The desire for students is for them to grow as disciples of Christ and be: • Anchored in God’s Word... • Fervent in prayer... • Filled with the Spirit... • Noble-hearted servants of Christ... • Builders of the church... • Messengers of the gospel... As an integral part of Biola’s academic program and mission, the Department of Spiritual Life provides a broad range of opportunities for ministry in areas such as discipleship, evangelism and outreaches. The Department of Spiritual Life is available to help students prayerfully seek where they can be involved during their years at Biola. If you have any questions, please call or come by their office located in the upper level of the Student Union Building.
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