Barry H. Corey

Barry H. Corey (born November 28, 1961) is the eighth and current president of Biola University, located in Southern California.[1] Corey became Biola's president on July 1, 2007, succeeding Clyde Cook, who retired after serving as Biola's president for 25 years.

Barry H. Corey
Born (1961-11-28) November 28, 1961
Quincy, Massachusetts
TitlePresident of Biola University
SpousePaula
Children3
Academic background
EducationEvangel University (BA), Boston College (MA, PhD)
Thesis (1992)
Academic work
DisciplineBiblical studies
InstitutionsGordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Early life

Corey was born on November 28, 1961, in Massachusetts. Corey received a B.A. in English and biblical studies from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, in 1984. In 1988, he received an M.A. in American Studies with a concentration in literature and religious history from Boston College. Corey received a Ph.D. from Boston College in curriculum, instruction and administration (a higher education program) in 1992.[2]

Career

Corey served as the vice president for development at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, where he led all external relations and fundraising programs including a $54 million capital campaign.[2] He subsequently served as its vice president/chief academic officer, and academic dean.[2][3]

An ordained minister, Corey served from 1993 to 2000 as pastor of The Greek Evangelical Church of Boston’s English congregation.[4] When Corey was appointed president of Biola in 2007, he was the first president to come from outside the staff ranks of the university.[5]

Personal life

With his wife Paula, Corey has three children: Anders, Ella and Samuel.[6] He has completed two Boston Marathons, one in 2004 and one in 2006.[7]

Works
  • Corey, Barry H. (2016). Love kindness: Discover the power of a forgotten Christian virtue. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4964-1157-0. OCLC 914195612.
  • Corey, Barry H.; Moore, Russell (2020). Make the most of it: A guide to loving your college years. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4964-3658-0. OCLC 1119061782.

References
  1. "Biola: President Barry H. Corey". Archived from the original on 27 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
  2. Michele Hughes (2007-07-01). "The Office of the President | President « Biola University". Offices1.biola.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  3. "Passages". Christianity Today. Vol. 51, no. 7. July 1, 2007. p. 14.
  4. Newell, Jason (2014-12-09). "New President, New Century « Biola Magazine". Magazine.biola.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  5. Hsu, Tiffany (February 28, 2008). "Biola evolves but stays the same". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  6. "Talbot School of Theology › Sundoulos". Talbot.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  7. "Biola University Selects Its Eighth President". Christian Newswire. 2007-07-01. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
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