SCORR 2009
Welcome!
Welcome to the 13th annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation (SCORR)! It is a blessing to have you join us for this unique conference, which focuses on the needs of students from culturally diverse backgrounds on the Christian College campus. Read more...
This Year's Theme
What is the result of our lives as we “satisfy the afflicted soul”? "You shall build the old waste places; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; You shall be called the Repairer of the Breach, the Restorer of Streets to dwell in.” (Is. 58:12). Read more...
About SCORR
The purpose of the annual Student Congress on Racial Reconciliation is to glorify God by empowering students to better face the challenges existing on their campuses, in their communities, and in society at large through multi-ethnic awareness and engaging in the active process of racial reconciliation. Read more...
Registration
Register now! The deadline is February 20, 2009. Click here to go to the downloadable .pdf form.
Schedule
The schedule is up!
Speakers
We are again blessed with an outstanding line-up of speakers and facilitators this year, led by Dr. Soong-Chan Rah and old friends Rudy Carrasco, Linda Kazibwe, and Chris Rattay.
Workshops
Come learn, share, and grow in sessions led and moderated by conference speakers and students alike. Several options will be available, including two film discussions and a session on the 2008 Presidential election.
Events
Worship sessions, a keynote address from Dr. Chan-Rah, a film premiere, and the annual Taiko concert help to highlight our time together.
Resources on Racial Reconciliation
On our journey together to build the Kingdom of God, we encounter many challenges in understanding ourselves and our society. The written word is an important resource to draw from... read more
Multi-ethnic Programs at Biola
Biola's Department of Multi-Ethnic Programs works to engage students in holistic personal development, racial reconciliation, and the development of an authentic community of diverse believers.
Directions to Biola
Biola’s campus rests on the border of Orange and Los Angeles counties, in one of the largest and most diverse metropolitan areas in the world, a place brimming with ministry potential. Maps and directions are here.
Distinguished Presenters
Dr. Soong-Chan Rah
Asst Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism, North Park Theological Seminary; pastor/planter; IVCF; speaker.
Mr. Rudy Carrasco
Executive Director, Harambee Christian Family Center, Pasadena.
Dr. Brad Christerson
Associate Professor of Sociology, Biola University.
Mr. Henry Gee
Vice President for Student Services, Rio Hondo College.
Ms. Linda Kazibwe
Worship leader, teacher, poet, musician, speaker.
Dr. Omedi Ochieng
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies,
Westmont College.
Mr. Joel Perez
Dean of Transitions and Inclusion, George Fox University.
Mr. Chris Rattay
Campus minister, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship; pastor.
Dr. Caryn Reeder
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Westmont College.
Mr. Luis Reyna
Biola alum.
Mr. Joe Snell
Director, Multi-Ethnic Programs, Azusa Pacific University.
Ms. Tabitha Verdick
Biola student.
Ms. Elena Yee
Director, Intercultural Programs, Westmont College.