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Barry H. Corey
Born (1961-11-28) November 28, 1961 (age 62)
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

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.

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]

An ordained minister, Corey served from 1993 to 2000 as pastor of The Greek Evangelical Church of Boston’s English congregation.[3]

Personal life

With his wife Paula, Corey has three children: Anders, Ella and Samuel.[4] He has completed two Boston Marathons, one in 2004 and one in 2006.[5]

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.

References

  1. ^ "Biola: President Barry H. Corey". Archived from the original on 27 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-07.
  2. ^ a b c Michele Hughes (2007-07-01). "The Office of the President | President « Biola University". Offices1.biola.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  3. ^ Newell, Jason (2014-12-09). "New President, New Century « Biola Magazine". Magazine.biola.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  4. ^ "Talbot School of Theology › Sundoulos". Talbot.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-06.
  5. ^ "Biola University Selects Its Eighth President". Christian Newswire. 2007-07-01. Retrieved 2016-04-06.