Multi-Ethnic Clubs

Biola Asian Student Association (BASA)

BASA serves the Asian student population at Biola through meeting regularly and hosting events. A key verse for the group is II Corinthians 1:3-4.

Biola Ethnic Advancement Team (BEAT)

The BEAT is a volunteer program established to provide current Biola students with an opportunity to remain connected and serve in their respective community. The mission of the BEAT is to engage and build bridges with the surrounding Hispanic / Latino and African American communities and develop college students and volunteer leaders.

Black Student Association (BSA)

The purpose of BSA is to gather students of African descent, celebrate their God-given culture, and enhance the campus through ethnic diversity. BSA fulfills this purpose through outreach, education, ministry, and fellowship with the Biola community and the L.A. community at large.

Gospel Choir

Having just celebrated their 20-year anniversary, the Gospel Choir continues to promote a worship experience for all students through the African American tradition of Gospel music. The choir performs in Biola chapels, local churches, and hosts the annual Gospel Fest in the spring.

International Student Association (ISA)

The International Student Association serves Biola students from over 30 countries. ISA serves as a support group but also provides opportunities for social interaction with other students and American families.

Korean Association of Biola

Maharlika

Maharlika provides a gathering for Filipino students, as well as those interested in learning and engaging in fellowship with Filipino culture. Maharlika is Tagalog for royalty; the group seeks to glorify God through activities and cultural programming.

Socially Together And Naturally Diverse (STAND)

STAND works with students from diverse backgrounds to promote an appreciation of God's kingdom in its fullness. Through events, discussions, and fellowship, STAND offers opportunities for learning and celebration of the diversity in the body of Christ.

Unidos

Unidos seeks to unite people of Hispanic / Latino background and culture and to share that culture with Biola. Throughout the year, Unidos engages in fellowship, socio-cultural education, and community outreach to the inner-city.

Source: http://studentlife.biola.edu/diversity/multi-ethnic-programs/multi-ethnic-clubs