Barry H. Corey
Barry H. Corey | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 28, 1961 Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Title | President of Biola University |
| Spouse | Paula |
| Children | 3 |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Evangel University (BA) Boston College (MA, PhD) |
| Thesis | (1992) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Biblical studies |
| Institutions | Gordon-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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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]
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