Our Mission
is biblically centered education, scholarship and service — equipping men and
women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
is to be an exemplary Christian university characterized as a community
of grace that promotes and inspires personal life transformation in Christ,
which illuminates the world with His light and truth. Further, as a global center
for Christian thought and an influential evangelical voice that addresses crucial
cultural issues, Biola University aspires to lead, with confidence and compassion,
an intellectual and spiritual renewal that advances the purpose of Christ.
O u r Va l u e s
Truth · Transformation · Testimony
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Hymn � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Commencement Leadership & Speakers� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
G R A D UAT E & B O L D PRO G R A M CO M M E N CE M E N T
Order of Events� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
Degrees � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
School of Education � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
Talbot School of Theology � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Cook School of Intercultural Studies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17
Crowell School of Business � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19
School of Professional Studies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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BOLD Programs� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23
Graduate Honors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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Graduate Receptions� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
Degree Completion Requirements � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28
U N D ERG R A D UAT E CO M M E N CE M E N T
Order of Events� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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Degrees � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32
Bachelor of Fine Arts� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32
Bachelor of Arts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 32
Bachelor of Music � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Bachelor of Science � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 35
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Undergraduate Honors� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 36
Undergraduate Reception � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 37
CO M M E N CE M E N T I N F O R M AT I O N
Academic Dress� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 38
The Colors of the Fields of Study � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 38
Chronology � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 39
Historical Sketch� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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Board of Trustees � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 42
Event Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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Campus Map � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
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J oy to t h e wo r l d
Joy to the world! the Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing, and heaven,
and Heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns;
Let all their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills,
and plains Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy, repeat,
Repeat the sounding joy.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love, and wonders,
Wonders of His love.
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M essage from th e
P RES I DEN T
Welcome to Fall Commencement at Biola University, and congratulations to all of our graduates for a job well
done. This day represents the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance in the area of study to which
the Lord has called you. It also is a moment you are able to celebrate those who stood by you along the way.
Your family, friends, faculty and others have been a part of your journey. Though you have reached this milestone in your life, you have not done so alone. As you receive your degree today, my prayer is that you have been
equipped in mind and character to impact the world for Christ. May the relationships that have been formed,
the wisdom you have gained and the knowledge that has been imparted serve you well in the years ahead. You
are a special gift of God to Biola University. Our prayers accompany you as you take this important step in
your journey.
Barry H. Corey
President
C O M M EN C E M EN T S P EA K ER
A n dr ew J. Ba les
Reverend Andrew J. Bales serves as CEO of Union Rescue Mission which ministers to the homeless community of Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. For over 25 years, he has led community outreach programs to
help homeless men and women to leave the streets.
Andy is tackling the challenge of homelessness by developing unique and innovative services. Through partnering with local communities and organizations, Andy aims to decrease homelessness in Los Angeles by a
significant number within the next seven years. His exemplary community service does not go unnoticed. President George Bush named Andy the 930th Point of Light in 1992 and in 2004 he received the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Award from the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Pasadena. His work has been featured
on CBS’s 60 Minutes, NBC’s Dateline as well as CNN and various social media outlets.
Currently, Andy is in the final stages of his Doctor of Ministry program at Bakke Graduate School in Seattle,
Washington. He received a B.A. in theology from Bethel College in 1980, an M.A.T. from Drake University
in 1983 and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Pacific Theological Seminary.
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M essage from th e
P RO V OS T & S e n i o r V ic e P r e s i d e n t
It is an honor to congratulate you, the graduating class, and to present you to President Corey for the awarding of
degrees. This ceremony marks a significant achievement in your lives. You have studied. You have grown. You
have overcome adversity. There were times, I am certain, when you wondered if it was worth it and if you would
be able to manage. Yet here you are. Your walk with God and understanding of His kingdom has matured just as
your awareness of yourself and God’s call on your life has deepened.
Today is a day to celebrate all that you have accomplished. It is a day to say thank you to the friends, staff, faculty
and family that have prayed for you and walked with you along the way. It is also a day to give thanks to God,
the author of life and the giver of every good and perfect gift. May your life continue to resonate with the life of
Christ as this marvelous journey of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus unfolds before you. Continue to grow
in patterns of heart, and of thought, and of action that are the markers of a life hid in God.
May the peace and presence of Christ attend you. Congratulations to you on this day.
David P. Nystrom
Provost & Senior Vice President
M essage from th e
AL U M N I ASSO C I A T I ON
Senior Director
Welcome to the heritage of unique and extraordinary Biola degree holders, influencing and affecting the world
for the Lord Jesus Christ. A degree from Biola University is an achievement that you will cherish for the rest of
your life. It is a significant testimony to your intelligence, academic skill, and diligence to reach this great milestone. Your degree is also a testimony to what you believe, affirming your calling to live your life for the Lord.
As Biola graduates, we recognize the benefit of our Biola experience, and are thankful to all who helped make
it possible. Whether through volunteer, prayer, or financial support, every year thousands of alumni express
their appreciation and desire to give back to enhance the Biola experience. The power of numbers, giving even a
little, can make a huge difference for future graduates.
I encourage you to make Biola part of your future. The relationships built with students, faculty and staff, are
a powerful long-term global resource. On behalf of tens of thousands of Biola alumni around the world, welcome to the Alumni Association and the heritage that is Biola!
Rick Bee
Senior Director, Alumni & Friend Relations
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G r a d u a t e & BOLD P r o g r a m
C o mm e n c e m e n t
D e c e mb e r 17, 2 0 1 0 | 2 : 0 0 p. m .
P r e s i d e n t B a r r y H . C o r e y, P r e s i d i n g
Processional M arch
Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar
Biola University Symphony Orchestra
Marlin Owen, M.A.
Conductor
Welcome
Barry H. Corey, Ph.D.
President
Invocation
Benjamin C. Shin, Th.M.
Associate Professor of Bible Exposition
Hymn
Joy to the World
Shawna Stewart, M.M.
Assistant Professor of Music
Scripture
John 16:33
Lari Mobley, M.B.A.
Assistant Professor,
Business Writing and Advertising
Commencement Address
“4 C’s for Making an Impact on Your World”
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Andrew J. Bales, M.A.T.
Chief Executive Officer, Union Rescue Mission
Conferr al of Degrees
Barry H. Corey, Ph.D.
President
Stan Jantz, M.A.
Chair, Board of Trustees
David P. Nystrom, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President
June Hetzel, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Education
Dennis H. Dirks, Ph.D.
Dean, Talbot School of Theology
F. Douglas Pennoyer, Ph.D.
Dean, Cook School of Intercultural Studies
Larry D. Strand, Ed.D.
Dean, Crowell School of Business
Irma D. Hill, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Professional Studies
Special music
Be Thou My Vision, Arr. John Rutter
Donté Apperwhite, Baritone
Biola University Symphony Orchestra
Marlin Owen, M.A.
Conductor
Presentation Of Diplom as
Commissioning of the gr aduateS
Benediction Barry H. Corey, Ph.D.
President
Ronald D. Rallis, Sr., J.D.
Member, Board of Trustees
Recessional M arch
Washington Post March, John Philip Sousa
Biola University Symphony Orchestra
Marlin Owen, M.A.
Conductor
Honor guards
Miguel S. Romero
Krista Joy Veteto
(Leading Processional)
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D e g r e e R e cipi e n t s b y Sc h o o l
Schoo l o f E d u c a t i o n
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Education
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
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Brandi Chanel Bonner
California
University of Southern California
B.A.
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Jody Michelle Eilts
California
Biola University
B.A.
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Kyle Nathan Hoodman
California
California State University, Long Beach B.A.
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Lourdes M. Magallanes
California
University of Chapas
M.D.
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Clayton Dean Walker
California
Biola University
B.A./B.A.
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Stacy Ann Walker
California
California State University, Long Beach B.A.
◊◊◊
Un-Soo Wong
California
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Northwestern University Medill
School of Journalism
B.S.J./M.S.J.
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Te achi ng
NAME
HOME STATE
•◊◊◊ Robert R. Castaneda
California
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
California Polytechnic University,
Pomona
B.A.
◊◊◊
Cami Lynn Cress
Washington
Biola University
B.A.
†•◊◊◊
Sunny Sun Hee Kim
California
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
•◊◊
Daniel Matthew Lamb
California
Biola University
B.A.
•◊◊◊
Joseph Andrew Lamb
California
Biola University
B.A.
†•◊◊
Sargon Maradkel
California
Columbia College
B.A.
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Dawn Nicole Mitchell
California
Biola University
B.F.A.
◊◊◊
Sophia Renae Portillo
California
Biola University
B.A.
Angela Hope Rodriguez
California
Biola University
B.A.
†◊◊◊
Christina Sue Sexton
California
Biola University
B.A.
Bethany Janae Sloan
California
Biola University
B.A.
•◊◊
•◊◊◊
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T a l bo t Schoo l o f Th e o l og y
Degr ee of Doctor of Education i n Educationa l Stu di es
NAME
HOME STATE
Donald A. Cheyney
Pennsylvania
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Multnomah School of the Bible
Western Conservative
Theological Seminary
B.R.E.
M.Div.
“The Use of Rubrics for Classroom and Experiential Learning in Evangelical Protestant Theological Higher Education”
NAME
HOME STATE
Eun Sun Suh
Korea
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Hanyang University
Hapdong Theological Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A.
M.Div.
M.A.C.E.
“Self-Regulation, Spiritual Practices, and Relational Attachment as Means Toward Christian Spiritual Formation”
Degr ee of Doctor of Phi losoph y i n Educationa l Stu di es
NAME
HOME STATE
Cheol Hyun Cho
Korea
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Korea Theological Seminary
Kosin University
Liberty Theological University
M.Div.
M.A.
Th.M.
“The Relationship Between Job Satisfaction and Perceptions of Teamwork Effectiveness Among Volunteers
of Presbyterian Church in South Korea”
NAME
HOME STATE
Karen Kiok Choi
California
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
University of Southern California
Talbot School of Theology
B.S.
M.A.C.E.
“An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Youth Ministry Participation and Faith Maturity
of Second Generation Korean American Adolescents”
NAME
HOME STATE
Annie George
India
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COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Kerala Varma College
Centre for Teacher’s Training
United Theological Seminary
M.S.
B.Ed.
M.Th.
“Children’s Perceptions of the Role of Biblical Narratives in their Spiritual Formation”
NAME
HOME STATE
Young Ju Ham
Korea
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Chong Shin University
Chong Shin Seminary
Chong Shin Graduate School
B.A.
M.Div.
Th.M.
“An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between Learning Styles and Religious Motivation
Among Presbyterian Church Adolescents in South Korea”
NAME
HOME STATE
Thomas R. Kimber
California
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
University of Redlands
Talbot School of Theology
B.A.
M.Div.
“The Relationship of Identity Formation and Relationship with God During the Cross-Cultural Reentry
Adjustment of Mid-Career American Protestant Evangelical Missionaries”
NAME
HOME STATE
Halee Gray Scott
Michigan
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
University of Texas
Azusa Pacific University
B.A.
M.A.
“Evangelical Women Leaders in Protestant, Evangelical, Non-Profit Institutions:
Individual Perceptions Regarding Congruity Between Gender and Leadership Roles”
NAME
HOME STATE
Donald R. Shepson, III
North Carolina
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Wheaton College
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
B.A.
M.Div.
“Transformational Learning Theory and Christian College Students in the Southeast:
A Study of Faculty Mentoring and Relational Spiritual Formation”
NAME
HOME STATE
Sharon Warkentin Short
Washington
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Tabor College
Oakland University
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A.
M.A.T.
M.Div.
“Children’s Responses to Bible Stories: A Case Study of an Elementary Sunday School Program”
NAME
HOME STATE
Sylvia Soeherman
Indonesia
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
South East Asia Bible Seminary
Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A.
M.A.C.E.
“The Relationship of Critical Thinking Skills, Critical Thinking Dispositions,
and College Experiences of Theological Students in Indonesia”
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Degr ee of M aster of Th eology
NAME
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
‡◊◊◊
Banjoon Peter Choe
California
University of California, Los Angeles
Talbot School of Theology
B.A.
M.Div.
‡◊◊
Kyle Duane DiRoberts
Arizona
Southwestern College
Phoenix Seminary
B.A.
M.Div.
‡◊◊◊
Daniel K. Eng
New York
Boston College
Talbot School of Theology
B.A.
M.Div.
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A.
•†‡◊◊ David Jae-Bum Park
California
University of California, San Diego
Capital Bible Seminary
B.A
M.Div.
Sunhee Stephenson
California
Pusan University of Foreign Studies
Talbot School of Theology
M.A.
M.Div.
‡◊◊
Matthew Robert Yeoman
Ohio
Muskingum College
Talbot School of Theology
B.A.
M.Div.
‡◊◊
Paul In Lee
HOME STATE
California
Degr ee of M aster of Di v i n it y
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Korea
An yang University
B.A.
‡◊◊
Ryan Michael Bohm
California
University of California, Riverside
B.A.
‡◊
Elizabeth Jinkyung Chang
Washington
University of Washington
B.A.
‡◊◊◊
Chungmoo Choi
California
Sogang University
Indiana University
B.A./B.A.
M.A./Ph.D.
Eun Kyu Choi
Korea
Sungkyul University
Myungji College
B.A.
B.A.
NAME
‡◊ Joong Chan Ahn
Ira Ying Hung Chui
California
Occidental College
B.A.
‡◊◊◊
Daniel Andrew Elliott
California
Biola University
B.A.
Asia Center for Theological University
Chongshin University
B.A.
M.Ed.
Youn Seok Jang
Korea
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NAME
HOME STATE
‡◊◊◊
Philip Mark Jensen
United Kingdom
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Heriot Watt University
The University of Manchester
B.S.
M.S.
Chul Jong Jung
Korea
Sung Kyun Kwan University
B.A.
Korea
Kunoh University of Technology
B.A.
Dong-Shin University
California Union University
B.A.
M.A.
Jae Kyu Jung
Dae Il Kim
Korea
Daniel Kim
California
University of California, San Diego
B.A.
Dyne Kim
California
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A.
Joochan Kim
California
University of California, San Diego
B.A.
California
Biola University
B.A.
Sun Do Kim
California
Biola University
B.A.
Vincent Fungyan Kwok
California
Moody Bible Institute
B.A.
Kwangsu Lee
Korea
Daegu University
B.A.
Sang Hwa Lee
California
Chong Shin University
B.A.
California Polytechnic State University,
Pomona
B.A.
Peter Chul Kim
Suk Hoa Lee
California
‡◊◊◊
Eliot Ross Luongo
California
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A.
‡◊◊
David Lowell Merrill
California
Trinity International University
B.A.
Sujin Park
California
Biola University
B.A.
‡◊◊
Young Y. Park
California
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
California
San Diego Christian College
B.A.
‡◊
Geoffrey Michael Rondeau
California
Biola University
B.A.
Chang Woo Son
Korea
Seoul National University
B.A.
Joseph S. Suh
California
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
Korea
Suwon University
B.A.
Young Jun Tak
Korea
InJe University
B.A.
‡◊
Geoffrey Jennings Wilson
California
University of the Pacific
B.A.
Life Pacific College
Biola University
B.A.
M.A./M.A.
•‡◊
‡◊
Daniel Peter Rickert
Sunghoon Sul
‡◊◊
David Earl Winfrey
California
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Degr ee of M aster of A rts
Bible Exposition Emphasis
NAME
‡◊◊
EunKuk Kim
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Korea
Korea Theological Seminary
M.Div.
Samyook University
Chongshin Theological Seminary
B.A.
M.Div.
‡◊
Chan Young Lee
Korea
Biblical & Theological Studies Diversif ied Emphasis
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
‡◊
Jin Seong Cho
Korea
Methodist Theological Seminary
B.Th./Th.M.
‡◊
Esther E. Kim
California
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
DongEui University
Korea Theological Seminary
B.A.
M.Div.
University of California, Los Angeles
B.S.
Korea Christian College
Presbyterian College and
Theological Seminary
B.Th.
‡◊◊
Taegil Kim
Korea
Si Chit Lam
California
‡◊
Hakkyou Lim
Korea
‡◊◊
Ivan Jeun-Kit Ling
California
Robert Anthony Merrick
California
Matthew A. Schellenberg
California
Scott Ryan Silveira
California
•
Wilson Wei-Chen Wang
California
M.Div.
California State University, Long Beach B.M.
California State University,
Dominguez Hills
B.S.
University of California, Davis
B.A./B.A.
California Polytechnic University,
San Luis Obispo
B.A.
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
New Testament Emphasis
NAME
‡◊◊◊
Ian Toshio Nagata
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COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
California
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A.
Old Testament Emphasis
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Buddy James Head
California
Moody Bible Institute
B.A.
Philosophy of Religion and Ethics Emphasis
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
‡◊
Kevin Dale Kiefer
Indiana
Bethel College
B.S.
‡◊
Micah Joel Moegelin
California
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A.
Spiritual Formation Emphasis
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
‡◊◊
Wei Chen
China
Si Chuan University
International Theological Seminary
B.A.
M.A.
‡◊◊◊
Richard Louise Kehoe
California
Bradley University
Central Missouri State University
B.S.
M.B.A.
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
University of California, Los Angeles
National University
B.A.
M.S.
California
Moody Bible Institute
B.A.
California
Biola University
B.A.
Stanley Trevor Markowski
California
Biola University
B.A.
‡◊
Brett Andrew Shaw
California
Concordia University
B.A.
‡◊
Peter Shirokov
New York
Beulah Heights University
B.A.
‡◊
Nathaniel Adam Warne
California
Biola University
B.S.
‡◊◊◊
Matthew Alan Wilcoxen
California
Biola University
B.A.
Theolog y Emphasis
NAME
HOME STATE
Elmore Travis Collier
California
‡◊◊◊
Megan Theresa Dods
‡◊
Kelly Nichole Douglas
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Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Chr isti a n Education
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
‡◊◊◊
Ellen YunKang Choi
California
Ewha Women’s University
B.A.
‡◊
Jeannie Walula Hill
California
California State University, Fullerton
B.A.
‡◊
Wendy K. Lee
California
San Francisco State University
California Polytechnic University,
San Luis Obispo
B.A.
‡◊
Jong Hak Seo
Korea
Korea University
Fuller Theological Seminary
Korean Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S.
M.A.
M.Div.
B.S.
Ji Eun Keziah Song
Korea
Torch Trinity Theological School
M.Div.
‡◊◊◊
Min Song
California
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
Scott Kyung Hum Yun
California
Biola University
B.A.
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Chr isti a n Mi n istry a n d Le a der ship
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Korea
Biola University
B.A.
Trishoni L. Murray
California
California Polytechnic University,
Pomona
B.S.
HyeYoung Shin
Korea
Korean Bible University
Soongsil University
B.A.
M.A.
Sung Eun Back
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Spir itua l For m ation a n d Sou l Ca r e
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
‡◊
Stephen Andrew Grindle
California
Vanguard University
B.A.
†
Nathan Scott Shattuck
Georgia
Taylor University
B.A.
‡◊
Wesley Pohum Tao
California
University of California, Irvine
B.S.
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Degr ee of Doctor of Phi losoph y i n I n tercu ltu r a l Education
NAME
HOME STATE
John K. Mathew
California
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Kerala University
Oral Roberts University
B.A./M.A.
M.A.
“A Study of the Effect of University Education Upon the Ministerial Behaviors
of Indian Pentecostal Church of God Pastors in the State of Kerala, India”
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
Geraldine Ryan
New Zealand
Canterbury University
DEGREE
B.A./M.A.
“Specialized Vocabulary Acquisition Through Texts in the Theology Classroom”
Degr ee of doctor of phi losoph y i n i n tercu ltu r a l stu di es
NAME
HOME STATE
Eunice Christina Hong
California
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Life Pacific College
Fuller Theological Seminary
B.A.
M.A.T.
“Understanding Intergenerational Korean American Church Splits”
Degr ee of doctor of m issiology
NAME
HOME STATE
Michael Leo Wilson
California
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Redlands University
Biola University
B.S.
M.A.
“Japanese Christian Multiplication: A Phenomenological Study”
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Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n A n thropology
NAME
◊◊◊
Natalie Borg
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Europe
University of Malta
B.A.
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n I n tercu ltu r a l Stu di es
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
◊
Sun Kyung Byun
California
California State University, Northridge
B.A.
†◊◊
Che Shing Chan
Hong Kong
Alliance Bible Seminary
B.Th.
Misoon Choi
Korea
Konkuk University
B.A.
◊
Jukyung Kim
Korea
Calvin Seminary B.A.Equiv.
◊◊◊
Lindsey Ann Leonetti
California
Vanguard University
B.A.
◊◊
Elisabeth Anne Reeve
California
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
†◊◊
Amy Kristin Williams
California
Point Loma Nazarene University
B.A.
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Te achi ng English To Spe a k er s of Oth er L a nguages
NAME
HOME STATE
◊◊◊
Lydia Christina Adi
California
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
California State University, Fullerton
Fuller Theological Seminary
B.F.A.
M.A.
◊
Christiana Joy Chavez
California
Biola University
B.A.
•◊◊◊
Cara Suzanne Palozzi
Georgia
Appalachian Bible College
B.A.
California
Trinity Western University
B.A.
Janelle Suzanne Pence
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Degr ee of M aster of Busi n ess A dm i n istr ation
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
◊◊
Andrea Renae Burgess
California
California State University, Long Beach B.S.
Phillip Stephen Gross
California
California State University, Fullerton
B.A.
◊◊
Jessica Sheri Rallis
California
Biola University
B.S.
Sheryl Ann Rallis
California
Woodbury University
B.S.
•◊◊
NAME
DEGREE
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Schoo l o f P r o f e s s i o n a l S t u d i e s
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Chr isti a n Apologetics
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
◊◊◊
Daniel Wayne Bakken
Washington
Eastern Washington University
B.S.
◊◊◊
Elisabeth H. Bentley
North Carolina
Florida State University
B.A.
^◊◊
Eden Elizabeth Broggi
Vermont
Wheaton College
B.A.
Christopher Warren Brooks
Michigan
Michigan State University
B.A.
◊◊
Patrick Nolan Brown
New York
Philadelphia Biblical University
B.S.
Donald Keith Butler
California
Long Beach State University
B.S.
†◊◊◊
Kevin Frederick Casper
Canada
University of Alberta
B.Ed.
◊
Shelby Christine Clatterbuck
California
California State University, Long Beach B.A.
Chapman University
M.A.
◊◊◊
Samuel Lee Dallas, III
Texas
Oklahoma Baptist University
Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A.
New York
Philadelphia Biblical University
B.S./B.S.
†◊◊◊
James Verne Edmonson
Maryland
Texas Technological University
New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A.
†◊◊◊
Nathan David Dewey
M.Div.
M.Div.
◊◊◊
Anthony Richard Gillett
California
California State University, Fullerton
B.A.
†◊◊
Martin Lance Heinlen
New Mexico
Youngstown State University
B.A.
◊◊◊
Dena Michelle Jackson
California
University of Nevada
B.A.
University of California, Los Angeles
Stanford University
B.S./M.S.
M.S.
Illinois University of St. Francis
B.A.
California
University of North Dakota
B.A.
†◊◊◊
Dwayne Ray Moench
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
B.S.
◊◊
Kirk Gabriel Pagel
California
Azusa Pacific University
B.A.
◊◊
Bryan Arthur Sands
California
Hope International University
B.A.
†◊◊◊
Terry Kim
California
◊◊
Richard Peter Laib
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NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
Canada
Columbia Bible College
B.A.
Connecticut
Boston Baptist College
B.A.
†◊
Marvin Neil Wallace
Hong Kong
Derbyshire University
B.A.
◊◊◊
Michael West
Texas
Angelo State University
B.A.
Florida
Tulane University
B.S.
◊◊◊
Andrew Walter Steiger
†◊◊◊
•†◊
Ralph Paul Thompson, III
Steven Charles Wimmer
Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Sci ence a n d R eligion
NAME
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
◊◊◊
Mihretu Petros Guta
Ethiopia
Evangelical Theological College
Biola University
B.Th.
M.A.
◊◊◊
John Gregory Sexton
California
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University
B.A.
Sacramento State University
B.A.
◊◊◊
Seth Abraham Stark
HOME STATE
California
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Degr ee of M aster of A rts i n Orga n izationa l Le a der ship
NAME
HOME STATE
COLLEGE/STATE
DEGREE
◊◊
Paige Anne Allen
California
University of Southern California
B.S.
◊
David F. Boctor
California
Biola University
B.A.
◊◊◊
Mark Andrew Campbell
California
University of Phoenix
B.S.
◊
Mark Richard Cannon
California
Southern Illinois University
B.S.
California Polytechnic University,
San Luis Obispo
B.S.
California
Biola University
B.S.
New York
Biola University
B.A.
Emad L. Georgy
California
Loyola Marymount University
B.A.
◊◊◊
David Ray Heinz
California
University of California, Irvine
B.A.
†◊◊
Sean William McFeely
California
Grove City College
B.S.
†◊◊◊
Kenneth James Raaf
California
California State University, Northridge
B.S.
◊
Eloy W. Vidales, Jr.
California
New York Institute of Technology B.S. Washington
Biola University
B.M.
◊◊◊
Hugo Danilo
California
◊◊◊
Amy Nicole Edwards
◊◊
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D e g r e e o f B a ch e l o r o f A r t s i n p s y cho l og y
Maria Amor Aldana
◊◊
Julie Diana Figueroa
Irma Marmolejo
∞◊◊
Chin He Bae
◊◊
Margaret Lynn Harwell
◊◊
Nancy LaVerne McDade
∞◊◊
Cindy H. Dunn
Brian Keith Hodgson
Keren M. Noble
Allison Marie Fiedler
Heidi Thi Leonardi
◊
†
Martha Velazquez-Rojas
D e g r e e o f B a ch e l o r o f Sc i e n c e i n o r g a n i z a t i o n a l l e a d e r s h i p
Robbie Joe Acosta
Daniel Ryan Harrison
◊◊
Elisa Ann Allen
∞
Morgan Elder Hege
Douglas G. Morales
Brandon Jay Brickley
∞◊
Matthew Robert Henderson
∞◊◊
Jill Christina Pink
∞◊◊
Michael Capodanno
∞◊
Katherine Victoria Henderson
∞◊◊
Matthew Douglass Pogue
◊◊
Brian Alan Center
Jessica Marie Hernandez
◊◊
Jeanie Allen Sergent
Ryan Alexander Chan
∞◊
Andrea Herrera-Clemons
Veronica Serrano
Beverly Ann Collins
Ryan Fowler Hester
Raymond Michael Sharpe II
Amber Leigh Joy Cook
David Alexander Hines
Charlene Felicia Smith
∞◊◊
Joan Marie Darley
Patrick Hawthorne Kemp
Kendy Adel Smith
Alison Shawn Davis
Rudy Lee Klopfer
Sally R. Tiaga
Gabriel Pedro De Jesus Diaz
Ryan Houston Lackey
Denise Louise Uebersetzig
David Brian Farr
Bruce Val Locklear
Yuvonnie Varela
∞
Albert Pontorilla Florita, Jr.
Angelica Maldonado
Lydia Esther Vazquez
Ruben Molina Garcia
Chanel Nicole Mariscal
◊◊
Curtis James Walker
† ∞◊◊ Charles Gilreath
∞
Jacquita Marquis
Michelle A. Wellington
◊◊
Jennifer Ryan Gonzalez
James Robert Matthews
∞◊◊
Susan Irene Wooten
◊◊
Nicholas Demond Harmon
◊◊
◊
◊
†
◊
◊
◊
†
Victor Manuel Mendoza
Gerri Ellen Meinert
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G r a d uat e H o n o rs a n d n otat i o n s
◊Honors
◊◊
High Honors
◊◊◊
Highest Honors
3.50–3.69
3.70–3.89
3.90–4.00
‡Elected to membership in Kappa Tau Epsilon,
the Talbot School of Theology Scholastic
Honor Society
≈
Double Degree
†
Graduating in Absentia
^
Degree granted May 2010
•
Degree granted August 2010
U n d e rg r a d uat e H o n o rs a n d n otat i o n s
◊Honors
◊◊
High Honors
3.85–3.94
3.95–4.00
∞Elected to membership in Alpha Sigma Lambda,
the National Honor Society for students in
Continuing Higher Education
†
Graduating in Absentia
UNI V ERSITY P O LI C IES
Honors are not awarded at the doctoral level,
since it is the highest academic degree.
Degrees awarded in the ceremony are conditional upon
completion of all course requirements in accordance
with University policies.
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G r a d u a t e R e c e pti o n s
Cook school of intercultur al studies
Marshburn Hall Lobby
Talbot School of Theology
Myers Hall
All receptions will be held immediately following Commencement
in the specif ied locations for program graduates and their guests.
C o mm e n c e m e n t D V D
Fa l l 2 010
Biola’s professional film crew will be filming the graduate and undergraduate
ceremonies of the Fall 2010 class. Each ceremony will be captured and produced
into a DVD of the memorable day.
The DVD includes the following features:

The commencement ceremony, featuring a close-up of each graduate receiving his or her diploma, as well as the commencement addresses given
by the Reverend Andrew J. Bales.

Scene selection menus, allowing you to jump directly to a specific major.

Bonus features, including highlights of Biola's campus and messages from university representatives.
DVDs are now available for $34.99, including shipping.
Sales tax applies to orders shipped to California.
Buy One Get One Free!
SPECIAL OFFER
If you purchase a DVD today, you will receive one bonus DVD
for each DVD purchased. Orders may be placed at the DVD tables
in the Chase Gynasium Lobby.
www.biola.edu/commencement/dvd
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B I B L I C A L LY C E N T E R E D
GR ADUAT E PRO GR AMS
TO HELP YOU SERVE THE WORLD
FOR THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
Biola’s graduate schools equip you to impact the workplace
and the world, offering rigorous training from respected
faculty who have real-world experience. And you’ll learn
Talbot School of Theology
Crowell School of Business
Rosemead School of Psychology
School of Education
Cook School of Intercultural Studies
in an evangelical Christian environment that cares for your
spiritual growth as well as your intellectual development.
Discover how your career can make a difference for
Christ—discover the graduate schools of Biola.
For more information visit
www.biola.edu/grad or call 562-903-4752.
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D e g r e e C o mp l e ti o n R e q ui r e m e n t s
School
of Education
Talbot school
of theology
Students earning a Master of Arts in Education have prepared for K-12 leadership in public, private, mission,
and/or home education. They have completed 35-56 units of rigorous coursework as well as a thesis, project or
comprehensive examination.
Degree candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies and the Doctor of Education in Educational Studies have completed 45 and 36 semester units of coursework respectively with a GPA of 3.25 or more,
passed comprehensive examinations and completed an approved dissertation. Doctoral faculty must recommend the student for conferral of the degree on the basis of academic stature and evidence of Christian life and
character established during his or her course of study.
Degree candidates for the Doctor of Ministry have completed 36 semester units of coursework while obtaining
a GPA of 3.0 or more. Each degree candidate has submitted an acceptable doctoral project.
Degree candidates for the Master of Theology have completed 26 semester units of coursework with a GPA
of 3.25 or more and have successfully passed the comprehensive examinations. Th.M. graduates should also
manifest promise of usefulness in Christian ministry, exhibit exemplary and consistent Christian character,
and evidence sound theological beliefs in accordance with the university’s doctrinal statement.
Degree candidates for the Master of Divinity have completed 96 to 98 semester units of coursework. Thesis optional. Degree candidates for the Master of Arts have completed 64 to 66 semester units of coursework while
obtaining a GPA of 3.0 or more. Thesis optional.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Christian Education have completed 60 semester units of coursework, with a GPA of 3.0 or more, and have provided 300 hours of field ministry.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Soul Care have completed 66 semester
units of coursework, with a GPA of 3.0 or more.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Ministry have completed 64 semester units of coursework, with a
GPA of 2.50 or more.
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of intercultural
studies
Degree candidates have completed internships or significant crosscultural living or language experiences;
foreign language proficiency requirements where applicable; and comprehensive exams on their core classes
and area of specialization.
In addition to the required prerequisites, Master of Arts candidates completed 42 (MA ICS); 32 units
(MA TESOL); or 33 units (MA Applied Linguistics). Doctoral candidates entered with master’s degrees,
and depending on their previous graduate classes, took 48 units of course work and 12 units of dissertation
research for the Ph.D. in Intercultural Education and 27 units of course work and 8 units of dissertation
research for the Doctor of Missiology. They conducted original research and defended dissertations on
topics that contribute to the understanding and practice of education (Ph.D.) or missiology (D.Miss.) in
a cultural context.
crowell school
of business
School
of professional
studies
Degree candidates for the Master of Business Administration have completed a minimum of 36 semester
hours of coursework in Management, Marketing, Finance, Ethics, and Theology and have completed a strategy
and entrepreneurial project.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics have completed a minimum of 36
semester hours of coursework in a range of fields, including biblical studies, theology, philosophy, science,
world religions, and cultural studies, all with an aim toward proclaiming and defending the great truths
of the Christian faith.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership represent working professionals who
have completed coursework in leadership, communication, character and organizational development while
continuing to serve full time in their career of choice.
Degree candidates for the Master of Arts in Science and Religion have completed a minimum of 39
semester hours of course work in the history and philosophy of science, biblical studies, world religions,
and contemporary scientific issues, with the goal of building the interdisciplinary skills necessary to integrate
Christian truth and scientific thought.
Students earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Organizational Leadership have completed course
work in leadership, management, group and organizational behavior, ethics and a research project.
Students who earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology have completed course work emphasizing
psychosocial development, integration, research, and foundational theories of psychological study. The BOLD
Program is designed for the working adult who has returned to college after being away from the formal
education setting for a number of years. Each student has completed the general education and biblical studies
course work required of all Biola baccalaureate graduates, completing between 65 and 80 units of course work
at Biola with the remaining required units transferred from other institutions.
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u n d e rg r a d uat e
C o mm e n c e m e n t
D e c e mb e r 17, 2 0 1 0 | 7: 0 0 p. m .
P r e s i d e n t B a r r y H . C o r e y, P r e s i d i n g
Processional M arch
Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar
Biola University Symphony Orchestra
Marlin Owen, M.A.
Conductor
Welcome
Barry H. Corey, Ph.D.
President
Invocation
Michael Longinow, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Journalism
Print Journalism Advisor
Hymn
Joy to the World
George Boespflug, D.M.A.
Chair, Conservatory of Music
Scripture
John 16:33
Michelle Lee-Barnewall, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biblical
and Theological Studies
Commencement Address
"4 C’s for Making an Impact on Your World"
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Andrew J. Bales, M.A.T.
Chief Executive Officer, Union Rescue Mission
Conferr al of Degrees
Barry H. Corey, Ph.D.
President
Stan Jantz, M.A.
Chair, Board of Trustees
David P. Nystrom, Ph.D.
Provost and Senior Vice President
Special music
Be Thou My Vision, Arr. John Rutter
Donté Apperwhite, Baritone
Biola Symphony Orchestra
Marlin Owen, M.A.
Conductor
Presentation Of Diplom as
Commissioning of the gr aduateS
Barry H. Corey, Ph.D.
President
Benediction Raymond Johnson, B.A.
Member, Board of Trustees
Recessional M arch
Washington Post March, John Philip Sousa
Biola University Symphony Orchestra
Marlin Owen, M.A.
Conductor
Honor guards
Christopher C. Girard
Laura Elizabeth Evans
(Leading Processional)
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U n d e rg r a d uat e D e g r e e
B A C H EL O R O F FINE ARTS
B A C H EL O R O F ARTS
STUDIO ARTS
BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Jerelyn R. Barber
Gersom Aguilar
Bethany M. Benson
Geoffrey A. Alfassa
Benjamin P. Cole
Timothy A. Arnold
Madeline E. Green
Smirna E. Lezcano
Pablo A. Guerrero
Caroline M. Maravilla
Jenna Louise Keefe
Dennis C. Shin
Danielle N. Long
Kip Uriah Smith
Grace E. Mears
Zachary Michael Thompson
Kari Louise Sanders
*
*
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Katie M. Schaller
CHRISTIAN M INISTRIES
Sander Jackson Siswojo
Christine Chi
Lindsey L. Swedzinski
**†
Graydon LeGrand Cress
Rachel J. Zeleke
Stephanie N. Esquibel
Jenny HyeJin Lee
**†
Christopher Michael Matsuoka
Bianca V. Rossil
Hye Sun Shin
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COM MUNICATION Stu di es
Cameron M. Bragg
Frances A. Brisbane
∆
Steven S. Hahn
Crystal L. Hammar
Nathan T. Howden
Kelly Belle Moore
*
Shane T. Morgan
Nicole C. Nystrom
Courtney J. Patton
David M. Pearsey
Stephanie M. Rios
Benjamin D. Robinson
Michael J. Teague
§**∂
Kristen Mae Walker
FILM - TELEVISION - RADIO
*
Erik Douglas Bergen
Robert A. Bolgeo
* ≈
Kyle Isaac Chezum
Christopher D. Daniel
*
Katherine Renee Fredericks
*
Curby Isaiah Gibson
*
Joel Andres Griswell
§**~∆
Anthony Michael Kemp
HISTORY
***∆
Evangeline Grace Lee
* **‡∆
Laura Elizabeth Dahl
Grace Kwon
John J. Reilly
Brandon T. Rogers
Emily Rose Miller
***
Laurie Jean Stewart
* *‡∆
Rebecca Marie Smith
***†
Tiana Leeann Murray
Kendall David Wampler
Haylei S. Pennell
POLITICAL SCIENCE
§**
Andrea Joy Watkins
†‡
Katie L. Brookens
Justin B. Wheeler
Adam J. Crane
**
Benjamin T. Zierten
JOURNALISM
Terisa L. Jones
***
Shanley Jo Knox
Rocio E. Lopez
**
Jennifer Leigh Martin
Stephanie Montano
*
Anabel Munoz
*
Katherine Michelle Smith
Caitlin N. Steslicki
~
‡
Katie Lynn Geleris
LIBERAL STUDIES
Ryan M. Haliday
Amy E. Aversano
**≈
Clark Anthony Hedrick
Vanessa Mairim Bustillo
~ Caroline M. Maravilla
Amy Michelle Collins
*
Jacob Thomas Niemi
Ashley E. Davenport
Catherine E. Gabler
Melissa Grace Butler
Carleigh H. Good
**
Danielle Ann Guadagni
**
Kathryn Rose Heberling
Adam R. Rodriguez
Jessica A. Held
ANTHROPOLOGY
Megan M. Kaup
Jessica Guzman
*
Christine Ji Soo Lim
***
Rachel Nichole Neilson
*
Erica Michelle Moyer
Mariela B. Rivas
Kirsten E. Nelson
Elizabeth R. Stark
Gloria Y. Pak
Lyn M. Van Sant
***
Sarah Louise Ryan
Emily A. Soto
*†
Natalie Amalie Wolf
***
Melinda Rosemary Zook
Danielle M. Debol
Chad Espinoza
§**∆
Jennifer Diane Gaertner
§**∆
Leah Beth Gunderson
§**~∆
Anthony Michael Kemp
Nathan Andrew Lawson
§**
Rachael Johanna Mitchell
INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
Tiffany Hope Schnitker
**
Jonathan Yuan Feng Chua
Rebecca Ruth Simonsen
**
Emily R. Grimsley
**
†
HU M ANITIES
ENGLISH
~
*
Lisa Ann Jenkins
* *‡∆
§***‡∆ Emily Kathleen Stamp
**
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SOCIOLOGY
B A C H EL O R O F M USI C
Sarah L. Brown
MUSIC COMPOSITION
PHILOSOPHY
Jessica E. Choe
§***
Michael John Morehead
Chantal M. Duson
Brandon T. Rogers
Larry Andres Gallegos
MUSIC EDUCATION
Tyler G. Higgins
PSYCHOLOGY
***
Mitchell Ted Koufos
~π
Melissa Grace Butler
Amanda Lee Orr
Chelsea Anne Buckaway
Chad C. Pace
§**
Bit Na Choi
Jennifer N. Powell
§**π
Ciara Marie Collins
Kayla M. Schannep
***
Susan Louise Collins
Brian E. Warfel
§***π† Kristen Marie Eliason
Joshua K. Wooster
*
April Lauren Gregory
Mary Abigail Wright
*
Nicole Renae Hawkins
MUSIC
*
~
**
Justine Lauren Soules
**π
Dimitri Liany
***
Trinity Marie Matthews
***
Michael Allan Morin
Alicia J. Rollins
*
Grant Robert Sigafoos
*
Mark Nathaniel Simonin
Nathan T. Spears
***
Stuart David Weir
Holly D. Woll
Brittany C. Young
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*
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Joshua David Charles
David G. Ainilian
MUSIC PERFOR M ANCE
§***
Jessica Lanae Geels
Sarah Rose Lawson
**
Joseph M. Tatco-Nowak
B A C H EL O R O F S C IEN C E
BUSINESS ADM INISTRATION
KINESIOLOGY
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
*≈
Kyle Isaac Chezum
Eric J. Chang
Morgan Linda Fava
**
Julia Josephine Degen
Kyle K. Ross
Ellene Daniele Sandoval
*
Graham Andrew Foster
*
Ryan Alexander Gabler
MUSIC
†
*∆
En v iron m en ta l Sci ence
**≈
Clark Anthony Hedrick
David E. Hart
Andrew J. Howell
Kevin Lee Krogstad
Luke A. Kampen
Joseph H. Lee
Ph ysica l Sci ence
Brandon W. Louck
Justin M. Halverson
Timothy G. Lycan
**∆
Daniel Isaac Henriksen
Anita V. Punjabi
Douglas Andrew Edwards
Hu m a n Biology
Renee C. Beauchene
Marisa L. Casias
§**
Amber Paige Clanton
*
Donna S. Rivas
Joseph H. Ryan
Bethany A. Smeltzer
Anthony J. Yaghjian
Stu dio A rts
†∆
Renee Jorgensen
COM MUNICATION DISORDERS
*
Lauren Alyssa Grant
Lauren C. Gregston
***
Melissa Ann King
Adriana G. Nuno
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U n d e r g r a d u a t e H o n o r s a n d No t a t i o n s
*
**
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Cum Laude
Magna Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude
3.50 - 3.69 GPA
3.70 - 3.89 GPA
3.90 - 4.00 GPA
§Elected to membership in Epsilon Kappa Epsilon,
the Biola University Scholastic Honor Society.
‡Elected in membership in Phi Alpha Theta,
the International Honor Society in History.
πElected to membership in Psi Chi,
the International Honor Society in Psychology.
∂
Elected to membership in Lambda Pi Eta, the
National Honor Society in Communication Studies
∆Graduate of Torrey Honors Institute
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Double Major
≈
Double Degree
†
Graduating in Absentia
UNIVERSITY POLICIES
Honors are not awarded at the doctoral level,
since it is the highest academic degree.
Degress awarded in the ceremony are conditional upon
completeion of all course requirements in accordance
with University policies.
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u n d e r G r a d u a t e R e c e pti o n
All undergr aduate students and guests
Biola Café
Reception ends at 9:30 p.m.
C o mm e n c e m e n t D V D
Fa l l 2 010
Biola’s professional film crew will be filming the graduate and undergraduate
ceremonies of the Fall 2010 class. Each ceremony will be captured and produced
into a DVD of the memorable day.
The DVD includes the following features:

The commencement ceremony, featuring a close-up of each graduate receiving his or her diploma, as well as the commencement addresses given
by the Reverend Andrew J. Bales.
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Scene selection menus, allowing you to jump directly to a specific major.

Bonus features, including highlights of Biola's campus and messages from university representatives.
DVDs are now available for $34.99, including shipping.
Sales tax applies to orders shipped to California.
Buy One Get One Free!
SPECIAL OFFER
If you purchase a DVD today, you will receive one bonus DVD
for each DVD purchased. Orders may be placed at the DVD tables
in the Chase Gynasium Lobby.
www.biola.edu/commencement/dvd
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Ac a d e mic d r e s s
Contemporary academic dress is clearly derived from the robes
worn by teachers in European medieval universities and is based
upon clerical garb, since the clergy were the first university teachers. Today, academic dress does not serve its original functions of
providing warmth and/or distinguishing one’s religious order, but it
does serve to identify the degree held, field of study and the university from which the wearers received their advanced degrees.
It is possible for the skilled observer to decipher the degree held
from the robe and also to discern the subject area and the university
of its wearer according to the mix of colors on the hood. The velvet
band around the neck of the hood is frequently colored according
to the scheme below to indicate academic area, and the lining of
the hood appears with the official colors of the degree-granting
institution.
The American university robe comes in different shapes to identify
its wearer as holder of the Bachelor, Master or Doctor degree (three
velvet stripes on each sleeve further identify the doctoral robe) and
is usually a closed gown in black. The foreign university robe is often
open in the front and is frequently found in the Doctor version in a
color other than black, such as red.
Caps and tassels also vary. Most American and many foreign universities employ the black mortarboard, while some American and
foreign universities are further identified with unusual shapes and
types of caps. The tassels are usually black, although some universities vary there also, employing silver and gold.
the colors
o f t h e f i e l d s o f s tu d y
Dark Blue.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . History / Philosophy
Scarlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theology / Divinity
Gold.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mathematics
Gold-Yellow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Science
Royal Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Political Science
Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine Arts
Citron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Social Science
Pink. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music
Light Blue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education
Copper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Economics
Crimson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Journalism
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Lemon.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Library Science
Peacock Blue.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Administration
Drab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Business Administration
Sage Green .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Education
White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sociology
White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arts, Letters, and the Humanities
White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Missiology
White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intercultural Studies
Gold.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psychology
Apricot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nursing
c h ro n o lo gy
1908Founding of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles.
1909Hunan Bible Institute established as the Bible Institute of China.
1911First class graduated with six students.
1912Dr. R.A. Torrey called as first dean.
1913Cornerstone laid for the Institute building at Sixth and Hope Streets in downtown Los Angeles.
Lyman Stewart appointed president of the board.
1921First three-year course offered.
1929Dr. W.P. White assumed office as the first president.
1932Dr. Louis T. Talbot became the second president.
1935Paul Rood became the third president.
1936First four-year courses offered.
1938Dr. Talbot assumed the presidency for a second time.
1945Beginning of the School of Missionary Medicine founded by Dr. Leonie Soubirou.
1952Dr. Samuel H. Sutherland appointed the fifth president.
Talbot Theological Seminary inaugurated with Dr. Charles L. Feinberg as its first dean.
1957Groundbreaking ceremonies held for the new La Mirada campus.
1958Sutherland Hall completed as the first building on the new campus.
1959Official move to the new campus.
1966The institution renamed Biola Schools and Colleges.
1970Dr. J. Richard Chase selected as sixth president.
1972The institution renamed Biola College.
1977The programs of Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology acquired.
1981Biola College becomes Biola University.
1982Dr. Clyde Cook inaugurated as seventh president.
1983The addition of the School of Intercultural Studies and World Missions.
1985New university structure completed with four schools now named: School of Arts and Sciences,
Talbot School of Theology, Rosemead School of Psychology and School of Intercultural Studies.
1987Carnegie Commission on Higher Education classified Biola University as a Doctorate
Granting II Institution (now Research/Intensive).
1993The addition of Crowell School of Business.
1994The addition of the School of Professional Studies.
2001The new library is completed.
2003Hope Hall is completed.
2006 New five-story Horton Hall replaces original two-story building.
2007 School of Business Building is completed and renamed Crowell School of Business.
2007 The addition of the School of Education.
2007 Dr. Barry H. Corey inaugurated as eighth president.
2009 Renaming of the Cook School of Intercultural Studies.
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Hi s t o r ic a l Sk e tc h
Biola University traces its origins to the Bible Institute of Los Angeles established in 1908
by Lyman Stewart, founder and president of the Union Oil Company, and the Rev. T.C.
Horton, two men of extraordinary vision and commitment to Christian higher education.
Dedicated to combating the moral decay and faithless liberalism of their day, Stewart and
Horton established the Institute to educate and equip men and women with a relevant
Christianity that would impact society at home and abroad. The Institute’s influence was
felt along the entire Western Seaboard from Mexico to Canada and across the Pacific to
China. By 1909, over 540 extension courses were sponsored by the Bible Institute.
The following decades produced immense growth, development and outreach. The school
moved from a two-year to a four-year program offering degrees in theology, Christian
education, sacred music, and a one-year program in missionary medicine. By 1949, the
Bible Institute had become a flourishing Bible College and in 1952 launched Talbot
Theological Seminary to further serve the Christian community. In 1959, Biola received
accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
In the ensuing years, Biola College broadened its curricula in the arts, sciences, professions,
and seminary offerings while maintaining its strong foundation in biblical studies.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s the program base further expanded, and in 1977 the
Rosemead Graduate School of Professional Psychology was acquired.
Biola College became Biola University on July 1, 1981, composed of the School of Arts
and Sciences, Rosemead School of Psychology, and Talbot School of Theology. The School
of Intercultural Studies, with its outstanding program in world missions, was established
in 1983 and renamed the Cook School of Intercultural Studies in 2009. The School of
Business was added in 1993 and renamed the Crowell School of Business in 2007. The
School of Professional Studies was added in 1994 and a seventh school, the School of
Education was added in 2007.
Ranked by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as a Doctoral / ResearchIntensive Institution, Biola University offers four undergraduate degrees in 33
undergraduate majors with more than 120 emphases, 17 master’s degrees and eight
distinct doctoral degrees. With an outstanding faculty, the University has distinguished
itself in scholarship and academic excellence.
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Experiential programming is a hallmark of Biola University. National and international
opportunities are available where students live and learn in diverse cultural settings.
Some of the programs are University-based, while others are held in conjunction with
the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). Domestic programs are
offered in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Berkeley, New York City, Utah and Colorado
Springs. Students also have the opportunity to study internationally in Australia, Costa
Rica, Egypt, Uganda, Oxford, London, Russia, New Zealand and Honduras. Educational
programs are offered in Thailand, Lithuania and Ukraine, and exchange programs are
maintained with schools in Korea and Japan.
Biola continues to affirm its commitment to creating significant academic programs that
engage our community with some of the most influential thinkers of our time, while assuring
the spiritual and moral development of our students. Examples include the Master of Arts
degrees in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Christian Apologetics and Spiritual Formation.
As it pursues an ambitious vision for the years ahead, the University continues to be
recognized as a leader in Christian higher education. In 2010, Biola was named one of 28
“up and coming” national universities by U.S. News & World Report, earning a position
in the top tier of the prestigious national rankings. Meanwhile, enrollment eclipsed 6,000
students for the first time, with more students than ever seeking the benefits of a Biola
education.
Since 1908, Biola has stood as a beacon of hope for the intellectual, spiritual and moral
growth of its students. As the only national university to require a Christian commitment
of its faculty, students and staff, Biola University is building on its legacy of impacting the
world for the Lord Jesus Christ.
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board of trustees
The role of the Board of Trustees of Biola University is to serve as
faithful stewards of the mission of the institution, and to serve
God and Biola by lending the unique talents and experience of each
individual as part of a team.
The responsibilities of the Board of Trustees include affirming
Biola’s mission, upholding the Statement of Faith, overseeing long
range strategic planning, and approving major policies and programs.  The Board is responsible for ensuring that the mission of
Biola University is accomplished and for exercising all corporate
powers of the institution.
The Biola Board of Trustees surrounded by Biola Students following a September 2010 Chapel Service
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Stanley Jantz, Chair
Barry H. Corey
Edgar Lehman
John Siefker
Wayne Lowell, Vice Chair
Dwight L. Hanger
Carol Lindskog
Kennith Thompson
Rosemarie Avila
Promod Haque
Bryan Loritts
Walter Warkentin*
William H. Bauer
Carol Hawkins
Al Mijares
William G. Billard
Raymond A. Johnson
David Mitchell
Dean Bursch
David Karnes
Ronald D. Rallis, Sr.
Michael Chang
Allan Kavalich
Gorden Romberger
G. Bradley Cole
Hannah Lee
Jerry Rueb
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* Honorary Member
e v e n t i n f o r m a ti o n
I n f o r m a t i o n / l o s t & Fo u n d
Information about Biola University is available at the DVD tables
in the lobby of Chase Gymnasium. Lost and found is also located at
these tables.
R e f r e s hm e n t s
Refreshments are available for purchase at the Eagle’s Nest
(26 on map), Common Grounds (26 on map) and the Biola
Bookstore (28 on map).
Sat el l i t e S i t e
Additional seating is located in Crowell Hall (16 on map)
with a live satellite broadcast of the Commencement Exercises.
B i o l a B oo k s t o r e
Graduation presents, congratulation cards, diploma frames
and Biola logo items (including alumni clothing and license
plate frames) are available at the bookstore until 7:30 p.m.
on December 17.
P ho t og r a ph y
Please take pictures from your seat only. GradImages will take
professional photos of your graduate and will contact each
graduate with photos for purchase.
DVD
Biola University will be producing a professional DVD recording
of today’s event, which will include the entire ceremony as well as
every graduate as they cross the stage and receive their diploma.
The DVDs may be purchased for $34.99 at the DVD Tables in
the Chase Gymnasium Lobby. For every DVD purchased today,
guests will receive an additional copy for free! Refer to page 37
in the program for more information.
R e s t r oom s
Restrooms are located in the following buildings:
• The Bookstore Building (28 on map)
• Student Union Building, ground floor (26 on map)
• Biola Cafeteria (23 on map)
• Between Marshburn Hall (34 on map)
and Soubirou Hall (36 on map)
• Sutherland Hall (39 on map)
ch a s e g y m n a s i u m - S e a t i n g C h a r t
STAGE
HEARING
IMPAIRED
GUEST
SEATING
MEN’S
RESTROOM
FACULTY
GRADUATES
RESERVED
DVD SALES
LOBBY
SECOND FLOOR
GUEST
SEATING
WOMEN’S
RESTROOM
GUEST SEATING
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Map Legend
28
Bookstore/Student Service
23Cafeteria
18
Chase Gym.
(Commencement)
16Crowell Hall
(Satellite Location)
34
Marshburn Hall / Mayers Auditorium
47
Myers Hall/Talbot
36
Soubirou Hall
35
Student Health Ctr.
(Nursing Station)
26
Student Union Bldg.
39
Sutherland Hall
Restroom
Parking Lots are indicated
using the letter A - R
39
23
16
47
26
35
34
28
36
44
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