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Faculty Highlights, Talbot School of Theology
Talbot School of Theology Professor Shares Expertise on Dead Sea Scrolls at Reagan Library
Dr. Dominick Hernández has studied the historical findings and how they contribute to the understanding of biblical texts
August 15, 2025
Dr. Dominick Hernández, associate professor of Old Testament and Semitics and director of Talbot en Español in the Talbot School of Theology,...
Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts
“The Hollywood Reporter” and “Filmmaker Magazine” Name the Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a Top Film School
The Snyder School has seen 51% growth in enrollment over the past five years
August 11, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter has recognized the 91�� Snyder School of Cinema & Media Arts as a top film school for the third consecutive...
Alumni, Talbot School of Theology
Professional Hockey Player and Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) Lives Out His Faith On and Off the Rink
Grimaldi earned a master of arts in Christian Apologetics to prove the truth to not only himself, but to his teammates and family
August 08, 2025
Alumnus Rocco Grimaldi (M.A. ’25) would watch lectures, read books and write discussion posts when he returned from work. Balancing being a...

August 12, 2025 —
Dr. Erik Thoennes, professor of theology in the Talbot School of Theology, appears as a guest on this Dial In Ministries episode, speaking about the crucial questions every Christian man should answer before pursuing a serious relationship.
August 10, 2025 —
This Deseret News article focuses on the thoughts of Everett L. Worthington Jr., a psychologist who is knowledgeable in the field of forgiveness. Worthington once spoke at Biola about forgiveness. He said that forgiveness can short-circuit harmful rumination and offers better mental health, less depression and improved spiritual life.
August 06, 2025 —
This Christianity Today article covers the ministry of Cliffe Knechtle, a pastor who has become well-known across social media for his open-air theological dialogues on college campuses. Dr. Sean McDowell, professor of Christian apologetics in the Talbot School of Theology, is quoted in the story, commenting on how dialogues hosted in public places can be an effective evangelical approach, and that Knechtle is one of the best doing it.