Biola University - Biolan Yearbook (La Mirada, CA)

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Torrey Conference Mr. R.A. Torrey was considered a great leader in the field of Christian education. Biola University comnnemorates its first dean, Mr. Torrey, each year with a week of seminars. This year Biola set aside the week of October 14-18 for its 49th annual Torrey Memorial Bible Conference, a spiritual empha- sis week and a break from school for most students. Several outstanding men and women of God spoke throughout this week of special seminars. Some of the speakers for this years ' conference included: Dr. Calvin Cook, Dr. Norman Geisler, Dr. Roy Roberts, Mrs. Murial Cook, Dr. Darryl Delhousaye, Mrs. Jill Briscoe, Dr. Walter Kaiser, Jr., and Dr. Howard Stevenson. The series Amos and the Justice of God, by Dr. Roy Roberts; daily luncheons for different majors; sessions by Mrs. Murial Cook and her daughter Mrs. Shelly Volkardt; a special time for worship and praise led by Dr. Howard Ste- venson; and the concluding general session by Jill Briscoe highlighted this year ' s Torrey Memorial Bible Conference. Seminars attended throughout the week challenged stu- dents spiritually helping them to grow in faith. As speakers shared what was on their hearts, many students opened themselves to share in love. Most seminars spoke in a special way to the students who attended them and throughout the week they learned a great deal about their Lord and Savior. 18