Barry Corey

In this engaging discussion, Barry H. Corey, the eighth president of Biola University, shares insights from his 16 years of leadership. He tackles the challenges of staying true to Biola's biblical mission amid a polarized culture. Corey emphasizes the importance of intentional course corrections to prevent mission drift and the rigorous hiring processes that align faculty with theological convictions. He also discusses responses to critiques since the COVID-19 era and the role of critical theories in education, underscoring a commitment to both scholarship and biblical truth.