Academic Centers and Initiatives
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ is home to a diverse array of cross-disciplinary academic centers and initiatives, each dedicated to advancing Christian scholarship and equipping the church.
These centers exemplify Biola’s commitment to academic excellence, faith integration and innovative research, providing opportunities for students, scholars and the community to engage with these disciplines through programming, events and practical resources.
Centers
The CCCA explores the relationship between contemporary artmaking, theology and religious tradition, providing avenues for artists and scholars to advance research and produce online resources including the Advent Project and Lent Project.
The CMR equips individuals, couples, families and churches with research-based insights, biblical wisdom and practical tools and resources for building healthy, Christ-centered relationships.
Talbot Center for Faith, Work and Economics
The center resources local churches with theology of work and vocation and practical tools to help Christian integrate work, stewardship, calling and life.
The CCT advances Christian scholarship and seeks to provide scholarly resources to thoughtful Christian leaders, enriching the church with Christian wisdom.
Center for the Study of the Work and Ministry of the Holy Spirit Today
The center equips students and scholars with research and biblically faithful resources on the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit — including chapels, conferences and research.
Initiatives
AI Lab
The Artificial Intelligence Lab at Biola equips Biola faculty, staff and students to understand and responsibly utilize AI in a moral and ethical manner, rooted in Christian values.
Mental Health and the Church Initiative
The Mental Health and the Church Initiative exists to foster flourishing in ministry leaders, churches and Christian organizations by providing research, resources and services aimed at proactively improving mental health and wellbeing.
Malcolm Initiative for Arts in Evangelism and Missions
The Malcolm Initiative is a cross-disciplinary venture advancing research in Scripture and culture and engaging with diverse communities in the contemporary international church through creativity and art.
Winsome Conviction Project
The Winsome Conviction Project exists to equip individuals, churches and the broader culture to develop deep convictions and communicate them in a winsome and compelling manner.
Biola Research Initiative for Chinese Theology
The Biola Research Initiative for Chinese Theology aims to advance research in Chinese theology and to support the evangelistic and pastoral work of Chinese churches locally and in China.