Rosemead School of Psychology

05/09/2026

Tonight, Rosemead School of Psychology celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates at Day 1 of Biola University's Commencement — and what a night it was! 🎓

To our Rosemead graduates: you came ready to learn, grow and serve, and you leave equipped to bring healing, hope and compassion to a world that desperately needs it. We are so proud of the counselors, psychologists and mental health professionals you have become. God has been faithful to each of you every step of the way!

Congratulations, Class of 2026 — you are !

05/08/2026

Happy Commencement Day! 🎓

Congratulations to the graduating students of the Class of 2026! Your years of dedication, scholarship and Christ-centered formation have led to this moment, and we are proud to celebrate all God has accomplished in and through you.

Rosemead graduates will be celebrated during Biola University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony A tonight, May 8, at 7 p.m. on Metzger Lawn. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join the livestream here:

This ceremony honors Biola University's graduates from the following schools:- Rosemead School of Psychology - School of Fine Arts and Communication- School ...

05/08/2026

For the first time in university history, Biola University has received a $3.4 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The funding supports the BRIDGE Initiative, an interdisciplinary research project exploring how Christian beliefs shape engagement with genomic medicine. Led by Dr. Liz Hall with co-principal investigator Dr. Eu Gene Chin, the initiative brings together faculty across psychology, theology and health sciences to advance research at the intersection of faith and science.

“This grant matters because it positions [Biola for] truly interdisciplinary collaboration,” Hall said. “That kind of integration is rare, and it reflects the best of what a Christian university can offer.”

Learn more about the historic grant and the BRIDGE Initiative: https://bit.ly/3QVwuyM

03/27/2026

How should Christians respond when someone is suffering?

Liz Hall, professor of psychology, along with Kelly M. Kapic and Jason McMartin, professor of theology, explores why searching for a simple explanation for pain can miss the deeper biblical invitation.

Drawing on psychological research and theological insight, the authors suggest that those who suffer are often less concerned with why suffering happens and more focused on how to live through it.

Read the full Christianity Today article:

Two theologians and a psychologist on offering comfort for those in pain.

03/10/2026

"We want a God who sees us, who knows us, and that we feel loved by, and that's the epitome of the kind of caregiving that leads to a secure attachment."

What is it like to see the TV series "The Chosen" through the eyes of a psychologist? How does "The Chosen's" portrayal of Jesus help us connect with God?

This week, Professor Psychology Dr. Liz Hall appeared as a guest on the podcast to discuss a book she contributed to titled, "Watching the Chosen." Dr. Hall dives into how attachment theory and dual processing models illuminate the different ways each of us perceives Jesus.

🎧 Listen to the new episode of the podcast, "A Psychologist Watches The Chosen," here:

How would a psychologist view the TV series, The Chosen? What does the portrayal of the characters, namely Jesus, say about how we connect with God? We’ll talk about these questions and more with our guest, Rosemead colleague and psychologist, Dr. Liz Hall, who contributed to a new book,...

03/03/2026

Rosemead professors take time to get know students. Last month, they joined some of Rosemead's transfer students for a meal. They enjoyed a lively lunch at the caf while talking about various subjects such as K Dramas, wrestling, skits, and child stereotypes, to name a few.

02/28/2026

“Lament is a spiritual discipline that can be conceptualized as a pathway through suffering that may lead to increased intimacy with God,” — Dr. Liz Hall, professor of psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology.

In her recent research on lament, published in the Journal of Psychology and Theology, Dr. Hall proposes that intimacy comprises three aspects. The first is mutual presence. God is always present, but we are not always looking for or prepared to be present with him. In lament, we are called to attune to God's presence. Second is mutual closeness. This means that both parties are participating in mutual vulnerability in their relationship. This usually takes place by revealing oneself to God and meditating on what God has revealed about Himself through His word. The third proposed aspect of intimacy is intersubjectivity. This is the intermingling of two minds in such a way that you gain better insight and acceptance into how you are connected and separate from each other.

Read more about Dr. Hall's research on lament in this article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00916471241281889

02/25/2026

Only 6 hours left to help make a way for future mental health professionals at Rosemead School of Psychology! Your gift supports scholarships, research, and student development programs that shape tomorrow’s leaders in psychology!

The deadline is coming fast — 12:00 PM today! Donate before noon and your gift is doubled!

Give here to help for every Biola student: https://bit.ly/4kYYvjU

02/24/2026

The day is here! Biola Giving Day is live, and your generosity will help make a way for the next generation of psychologists and mental health professionals.

Your gift to the Biola Fund supports scholarships, clinical training, and research opportunities that equip students to integrate faith with mental health care.

Give | Pray | Make a Way

Learn more: biola.edu/giving-day

02/23/2026

Tomorrow is Biola Giving Day! On Feb. 24, your gift will help make a way for future psychologists and mental health professionals to integrate faith and clinical excellence. Your support tomorrow will go even further thanks to special challenges.

Special Challenge Highlights:

Faithful Faculty/Staff: Faculty and staff gifts will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Encore: Returning donors will have their gifts doubled.
Proud Parent: Parents, your support will be matched!
Welcome Eaglets: First-time donors, your gift will be matched to make a bigger impact.
Fluor Finish: Donors between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. will unlock a challenge match.
Night Eagle: Gifts from 7 p.m. to midnight will be matched.
Biolans For Life: Alumni, your support will count twice.
Your gift tomorrow will help train the next generation of mental health professionals.

Learn more:

Join me and make a gift to Biola Giving Day 2026