FACULTY
I enjoy hiking in the National Parks.
Joyce C. Chen, Th.M
China Evangelical Seminary North America Assistant Director
Spiritual and Character Formation Center (SCFC)
Major Teaching Courses:
Bible Survey (TEE),
Biblical Foundation of Spiritual Formation,
Christian Character Formation (SFD/MCS-SF; co-teaching),
Liturgy and Worship (co-teaching)
Areas of Expertise:
To experience God through worship, His Word, and spiritual direction; to equip and help fellow believers experience God.
Academic Research Focus / Interests:
The integration of worship, God’s Word, and spiritual direction.
Biography:
From a deep longing for God’s Word and theological training to experiencing His guidance in life, I have served in the church as a choir conductor, pianist, adult Sunday school teacher, young adults’ mentor, and spiritual director. These ministries have nurtured my gifts in worship and teaching, heightened my sensitivity to God, and deepened my burden and passion for spiritual companionship.
Education:
- SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY BS in Statistics and Applied Math, 1988
- UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA MA in Statistics, 1989
- Talbot Theological Seminary, La Mirada, CA MA in New Testament, 1996 MA in Old Testament, 1997
- Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA ThM in New Testament, 2002
- Creighton University, Omaha, NE MA in Christian Spirituality, 2006 Spiritual Director Certificate, 2006
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