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. OUR VALUES Truth · Transformation · Testimony TABLE OF CONTENTS Hymn .................................................................................................... 3 Commencement Leadership & Speakers ....................................................... 4 GRADUATE & BOLD PROGRAM COMMENCEMENT Order of Events ........................................................................................ 8 Degrees .................................................................................................10 School of Education ....................................................................10 Talbot School of Theology ........................................................... 11 Rosemead School of Psycology ......................................................21 Cook School of Intercultural Studies .............................................25 Crowell School of Business ...........................................................28 School of Professional Studies .......................................................29 Graduate Honors ....................................................................................32 Graduate Receptions ................................................................................33 Degree Completion Requirements ............................................................ 34 UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT Order of Events .......................................................................................36 Degrees .................................................................................................38 Bachelor of Fine Arts ...................................................................38 Bachelor of Arts .........................................................................38 Bachelor of Music ...................................................................... 44 Bachelor of Science .................................................................... 44 Undergraduate Honors .............................................................................47 Undergraduate Receptions ........................................................................48 C OMMENCEMENT INFORMATION Academic Dress .......................................................................................50 The Colors of the Fields of Study ................................................................50 Chronology ............................................................................................ 51 Historical Sketch .....................................................................................52 Board of Trustees ................................................................................... 54 Event Information ...................................................................................55 Campus Map ..........................................................................................56 GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided— Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2010 | 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Welcome to Spring Commence ment 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. I trust you have been equipped in mind and character to impact the world for our Lord Jesus Christ. May the relationships that have been formed, the wisdom you have gained and the knowledge that has been imparted stand you in good stead in the years ahead. Each one of you has been a spe- cial gift of God to Biola University and our prayers go with you as you take this important step in your journey. Barry H. Corey President MESSAGE FROM THE IN TERIM PROVOST I count it a great honor to present this graduating class to President Corey for the awarding of degrees. It is a great joy to recognize your significant achievement in completing the many requirements and demonstrating your in- tellectual, spiritual and personal development marked by the degree you are receiving. You have worked hard. You have studied long. You have read many pages and written many lines. I am sure that there were times when God seemed to ask more of you than you could manage. And yet, here you are. He has brought you to this day. As you delight in your accomplishments today, I am sure that you will also be lifted up by the gratitude you have to the many faculty members who helped you along the way, to your fellow students who engaged your mind and your heart in dialog and friendship, and to your family who loved, supported and prayed for your growth and success. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. May you go with what he has given you and shine in the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. Congratulations to each of you! With sincere best wishes, Patricia L. Pike Interim Provost 4 | BIOLA UNIVERSITY C OMMENCEMENT SAPE KERS BILLY KIM | Graduate & BOLD Commencement Speaker Recognized as a senior Christian statesman and international leader, Dr. Billy Kim’s remarkable career of min- istry includes pastoral and church leadership, evangelism, and influence within business and political circles that have made a significant impact for God’s kingdom. After coming to the United States with the help of an American serviceman in 1951, Billy received his B.A. and M.A. from Bob Jones University. In 1973, Billy joined Far East Broadcasting Company (FEBC), heading up their Korea division. In his 35-year tenure as president he started with a single station and ex- panded to a network of ten stations that boldly proclaims Christ each day for a total of 242 hours in Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese and Russian. Currently, he serves as chairman of the FEBC-Korea board. Billy’s influence also extends into the social-political sphere on an international level, having ministered to presidents in the American White House and the Korean Blue House. He has been decorated twice by Korean presidents for Mass Media Achievements and for improving international diplomacy between Korea, China and Russia. During Friday’s commencement ceremony, Dr. Kim will receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree for distinction in pastoral service. JONI EARECKSON TADA | Undergraduate Commencement Speaker After a diving accident in 1967 left her paralyzed from the neck down, Joni understood the needs of the dis- abled and emerged from rehabilitation determined to help those with disabilities. In 1979, Joni founded Joni and Friends (JAF), which she now leads as Chief Executive Officer. After almost two decades of growth, JAF is now the Joni and Friends International Disability Center whose vision is to ac- celerate Christian ministry in the disability community. Her work as an international advocate for people with disabilities has led her to roles on the National Council on Disability and the Disability Advisory Committee to the U.S. State Department. She is also Senior Associ- ate for Disability Concerns for the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization and serves in an advisory capacity to many other organizations for the disabled. During Saturday’s commencement ceremony, Joni will receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree for distinction in public service. COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2010 | 5 MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 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 mile- stone. 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