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Regular Faculty

Art

  • Bent, Zack Associate Professor of Art
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    • At SPU since 2012
    • Master of Arts, Ball State University, 2004
    • Master of Fine Arts, University of Washington, 2008
  • Gutowsky-Zimmerman, Karen Professor of Art - Visual Communication
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    • At SPU since 2005
    • B.F.A., University of Illinois Urbana-, 1984
    • Master of Fine Arts, University of Washington, 2000
  • Kolbo, Scott Department Chair of / Professor of Art; Dept Chair
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    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.F.A., Boise State University, 1996
    • Master of Fine Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madiso, 2000
  • Kresser, Katie Professor of Art
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    • At SPU since 2006
    • B.A., Indiana University Bloomington, 1998
    • Master of Arts, Harvard College, 2001
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard College, 2006
  • Stigora, Alison Associate Professor of Art
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    • At SPU since 2017
    • B.F.A., Southern Adventist University, 2004
    • Master of Fine Arts, Pennsylvania Academy of Arts, 2007

Biology

  • Brezynski, Elena Associate Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2011
    • B.A., University of Oxford, 1984
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Monash Univ. - Melbourn AUSTRA, 1989
  • Delgado-Stuck, Tracie Associate Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.S., University of California Los A, 2006
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2011
  • Ferrer, Ryan Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2007
    • B.S., Pepperdine University, 2000
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of California Los A, 2007
  • Long, Eric Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2006
    • B.S., Wheaton College, 1998
    • Master of Science, Williston State College, 2001
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 2005
  • Nelson, Tim Professor of Biology; Director of Blakely Island Field Station
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    • At SPU since 1995
    • B.S., Seattle Pacific University, 1987
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1995
  • Pratt, Charlotte Associate Professor of Biology; Director of PPHS
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    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.S., University of Notre Dame, 1982
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1987
  • Tenlen, Jenny Associate Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.S., University of Puget Sound, 1995
    • Master of Arts in Teaching, Seattle University, 1998
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2007
  • Wall-Scheffler, Cara Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2007
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2000
    • M.Phil., University of Cambridge, 2001
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, 2005

Business, Govrnmnt & Economics

  • Chen, Andy Assistant Professor of Marketing and Data Analytics
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    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.S., University of British Columbia, 2010
    • Master of Arts, University of British Columbia, 2012
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of California Berke, 2016
    • Master of Science, Simon Fraser University, 2018
    • Master of Science, Georgia Institute of Technolog, 2018
  • DeJong, Jack Associate Professor of Finance
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    • At SPU since 2022
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2007
  • Drozdova, Katya Professor of Political Science
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    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.A., Stanford University, 1996
    • Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1998
    • M.Phil., New York University, 2006
    • Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 2008
  • Ediger, Ruth Associate Professor of Political Science
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    • At SPU since 2002
    • B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1988
    • Master of Arts, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1991
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 1996
  • Franz, Randy Professor of Management
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    • At SPU since 1991
    • B.A., California State University Sacramen, 1982
    • Master of Arts, Stanford University, 1988
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1991
  • Godek, John Associate Professor of Management
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    • At SPU since 2014
    • B.S., United States Coast Guard Acad, 1987
    • Master of Bus Administration, University of Houston, 1993
    • Master of Science, University of Michigan, 2000
    • Doctorate Degree, University of Michigan, 2003
  • Kakpo, Ange Assistant Professor of Economics
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    • At SPU since 2022
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Inst and, 2022
  • Karns, Gary Professor of Marketing; Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
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    • At SPU since 1979
    • Master of Bus Administration, University of Oklahoma, 1977
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1987
  • Kato, Annie Assistant Professor of Management
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2009
    • Master of Science, CUNY Baruch College, 2020
    • Doctor of Philosophy, CUNY Baruch College, 2021
    • Doctor of Philosophy, CUNY: City College, 2022
    • Doctor of Philosophy, CUNY Baruch College, 2022
  • LaBrie, Ryan Professor of Management and Information Systems
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    • At SPU since 2004
    • B.S., Seattle Pacific University, 1993
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1993
    • Master of Science, Seattle Pacific University, 1997
    • Doctorate Degree, Arizona State University, 2004
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Arizona State University, 2004
  • Lee, Don Professor of Management
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    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.A., Seoul National University, 2002
    • Master of Arts, Seoul National University, 2004
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh, 2010
  • Li, Yelin Professor of Accounting
  • Mason, Geri Associate Professor of Economics
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    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.A., Whitworth University, 2002
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2010
    • Master of Arts, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2010
  • Mvududu, Jonathan Assistant Professor of International Business
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    • At SPU since 2022
    • Doctor of Business Admin, George Fox University, 2019
  • Osborn, Charity Associate Professor of Business Law; Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
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    • At SPU since 2013
    • Associate in Arts, Sauk Valley Community College, 1995
    • B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-, 1997
    • Juris Doctorate, University of Michigan, 2002
  • Parks, Tom Instructor of Business Ethics
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    • At SPU since 2022
    • B.A., Trinity Western University, 2007
    • Master of Divinity, Seattle Pacific University, 2018
  • Qadam Shah, Mohammad Assistant Professor of Global Development
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 2014
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2019
  • Qu, Charlotte Assistant Professor of Accounting
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    • At SPU since 2017
    • B.S., Nankai University, 2007
    • Master of Science, University of Michigan, 2008
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 2013
  • Stewart, Ross Dean, School of Business, Government and Economics
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    • At SPU since 1986
    • B.Com., University of Auckland, 1977
    • M.Com., University of Auckland, 1979
    • Master of Science, Regent College, 1983
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glasgow, 1987
  • Wong, Kenman Professor of Business Ethics
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    • At SPU since 1997
    • B.S., Biola University, 1986
    • Master of Bus Administration, University of Washington, 1987
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern Califor, 1996

Chemistry

  • Douglass, John Assistant Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2018
    • B.S., Grove City College, 2003
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers - The State University, 2014
  • Grabow, Wade Professor of Chemistry
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    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.S., United States Air Force Academ, 2001
    • Master of Science, University of Central Florida, 2004
    • Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Sem, 2008
    • Doctor of Philosophy, UC Santa Barbara, 2012
  • Ingalls, Erica Assistant Professor of Chemistry
  • Lee, Minhee Associate Professor of Chemistry
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    • At SPU since 2014
    • B.S., Yonsei University, 2004
    • Master of Arts, Columbia University in the Cit, 2007
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University in the Cit, 2010
  • Lewis, Nerissa Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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    • At SPU since 2021
    • Master of Science, University of Southern Mississ, 2011
  • McFarland, Ben Professor of Biochemistry
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    • At SPU since 2003
    • B.S., University of Florida, 1996
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2001
  • Mouser, John Assistant Professor of Chemistry
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    • At SPU since 2003
    • B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University, 1985
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern Califor, 1991
  • Pierce, Karisa Department Chair of / Professor of Chemistry
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    • At SPU since 2008
    • B.S., Seattle University, 2002
    • Master of Science, University of Washington, 2004
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2007
  • Schofield, Daniel Professor of Chemistry
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    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.S., University of Otago, 2001
    • B.S., University of Otago, 2002
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Otago, 2005
  • Wood, Derek Professor of Biology
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    • At SPU since 2004
    • B.S., Washington State University, 1991
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Arizona, 1997

Clinical Psychology

  • Bikos, Lynette Department Chair of Assoc Dean for Research, SPFC Autumn 2020 -MM; Graduate, Clinical Psychology Autumn/Winter 2014-15 / Professor of Clinical Psychology; Associate Dean of SPFC
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    • At SPU since 2005
    • Baccalaureate Degree, University of Missouri: Columb, 1987
    • B.S.Ed., University of Missouri: Columb, 1987
    • Master of Arts, University of Missouri: Columb, 1989
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Kansas, 1996
  • Erickson, Thane Professor of Clinical Psychology; Director of Internships in Clinical Psychology
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    • At SPU since 2008
    • B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University, 1999
    • Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 2003
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 2006
  • Jin, Joel Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology; Director of Practicum
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    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.S., McMaster University, 2013
    • Master of Arts, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2015
    • Master of Arts, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2019
    • PHD (ABD), Fuller Theological Seminary, 2019
  • Law, Keyne Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology; Director of Research in Clinical Psychology
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    • At SPU since 2018
    • B.A., Simon Fraser University, 2013
    • Master of Arts, University of Southern Mississ, 2016
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern Mississ, 2018
  • Shenk, Margaret Associate Provost, Profrssional Programs
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    • At SPU since 2002
    • B.S., University of Washington, 1998
    • Master of Science, University of Washington, 2001
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2002

Communication

  • Achterman, Peg Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism; Dept Chair
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    • At SPU since 2014
    • B.A., University of Washington, 1982
    • Master of Science, Syracuse University, 1983
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2014
  • Bellinger, Matt Assistant Professor of Communication
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    • At SPU since 2018
    • B.A., Portland State University, 2011
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 2013
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2018
  • Hendrixson, Sara Assistant Professor of Journalism
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • B.A., Harding University, 2017
    • Master of Arts, Saint Louis University, 2017
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Missouri: Columb, 2020
  • Jabs, Lorelle Associate Professor of Communication
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    • At SPU since 2000
    • B.S., Oregon State University, 1986
    • Master of Science, Oregon State University, 1988
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1997
  • Purcell, Bill Department Chair of / Professor of Communication
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    • At SPU since 1995
    • B.A., Auburn University, 1976
    • Master of Arts, University of Alabama, 1983
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University Bloomington, 1986
  • Rendleman, Todd Professor of Communication
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    • At SPU since 1999
    • B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-, 1992
    • Master of Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-, 1994
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois Urbana-, 1999

Education

  • Antilla, Julie Associate Professor of Education Leadership, Chair, Educational Leadership Program
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    • At SPU since 2013
    • B.A., Wheaton College, 1994
    • Master of Arts, California State University Bakersfi, 2003
    • Master of Arts, UC Santa Barbara, 2011
    • Doctor of Philosophy, UC Santa Barbara, 2013
  • Baliram, Nalline Associate Professor of Teacher Education
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    • At SPU since 2013
    • B.S., Florida Atlantic University, 1998
    • Master of Science, Florida State University, 2010
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Seattle Pacific University, 2016
  • Beers, Scott Professor of Curriculum and Instruction; Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs
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    • At SPU since 2004
    • B.A., Yale University, 1990
    • Master of Arts, University of Colorado Boulder, 1996
    • Doctorate Degree, University of Washington, 2004
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2004
  • Blum, Grace Inae Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
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    • At SPU since 2021
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2016
  • Denton, David Associate Professor of Teacher Education
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    • At SPU since 2011
    • B.A., University of Oregon, 1998
    • Master of Arts, University of Oregon, 2000
    • Doctor of Education, Seattle Pacific University, 2010
  • Edwards, Cher Professor of Counselor Education
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    • At SPU since 2002
    • B.A., Bowling Green State University, 1994
    • Master of Science, University of Dayton, 1995
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio University: Lancaster Cam, 2002
  • Fritzberg, Greg Professor of Education
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    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.A., Pacific Lutheran University, 1985
    • Master of Arts, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1992
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1998
  • Gritter, Kris Department Chair of Chair of Literacy, Language, and Equity / Professor of Curriculum and Instruction; Chair, MEd of Literacy
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    • At SPU since 2007
    • B.A., Calvin University, 1991
    • Master of Science, Florida International Universi, 1996
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 2007
  • Heiney-Smith, Jill Associate Professor of Teacher Education; Director of Graduate Teacher Education
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    • At SPU since 2014
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1993
    • Master of Arts, Middlebury College, 1998
  • Henrikson, Robin Department Chair of Chair of Teacher Leadership / Associate Professor of Teacher Education; Director of Assessment
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    • At SPU since 2013
    • B.A., Western Washington University, 2000
    • Master of Arts, Seattle Pacific University, 2006
    • Certificate, Seattle Pacific University, 2006
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Seattle Pacific University, 2012
  • Huff, Emily Instructor of Teacher Education; Director of Field Placements
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    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.A., Stanford University, 1995
    • Master of Arts in Teaching, Pacific Oaks College, 1999
  • Jalalian-Chursky, Krystle Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Director of Undergraduate Teacher Education
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    • At SPU since 2018
    • B.S., Saint John's University, 2008
    • Master of Science, Saint John's University, 2010
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of London Birkbeck, 2017
  • Koetje, Kirsten Assistant Professor of Teacher Education; Assistant Director of Graduate Teacher Education
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    • At SPU since 2013
    • B.A., University of Puget Sound, 2000
    • Master of Arts, University of Puget Sound, 2002
  • Mvududu, Nyaradzo Dean, School of Education
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    • At SPU since 2003
    • B.S., University of Zimbabwe, 1988
    • Master of Bus Administration, University of Washington, 1996
    • Doctor of Education, Seattle Pacific University, 2002
  • Preciado, Jorge Department Chair of Chair of Special Education / Professor of Teacher Education
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    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.A., San Diego State University, 1988
    • Master of Arts, San Diego State University, 1998
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Oregon, 2006
    • Doctorate Degree, University of Oregon, 2006
  • Renn, Pete Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction; Assistant Dean
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    • At SPU since 2016
    • B.S., Concordia College, 1992
    • Master of Education, University of Nevada: Las Vega, 1999
    • Doctor of Education, Seattle Pacific University, 2012
  • Shea, Munyi Professor of Clinical Psychology
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    • At SPU since 2016
    • B.A., University of Washington, 2001
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University Teachers Coll, 2008
  • Wicks, David Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
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    • At SPU since 1998
    • B.S., Missouri Western State College, 1986
    • Master of Science, Northwest Missouri State Unive, 1986
    • Doctor of Education, Seattle Pacific University, 2012

Engineering & Computer Science

  • Arias Arevalo, Carlos Department Chair of 2021 / Associate Professor of Computer Science; Chair CSC
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    • At SPU since 2017
    • B.S., University Tecnologica Centroamerica, 1999
    • Master of Science, University Tecnologica Centroamerica, 2003
    • Doctor of Philosophy, National Tsing Hua University, 2012
  • Cameron, Andy Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • B.A., University of Wisconsin-Steven, 1979
    • Master of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madiso, 1983
    • Master of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madiso, 1987
    • Degree Not Declared, San Jose State University, 1998
  • Howe, Gina Assistant Professor of Engineering
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    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.S., Seattle Pacific University, 2003
  • Keene, Daniel Department Chair of Chair of Mechanical Engineering & General Engineering Dept / Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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    • At SPU since 2013
    • B.S., Cal Poly State University at S, 2005
    • Master of Science, University of Minnesota: Twin , 2010
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota: Twin , 2013
  • Liu, Lin Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
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    • At SPU since 2021
    • Doctor of Philosophy, SUNY Binghamton, 2021
  • Nguyen, Dung Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
  • Plett, Melani Department Chair of / Professor of Electrical Engineering
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    • At SPU since 1993
    • B.S.E.E., Seattle Pacific University, 1991
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1991
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 1993
    • M.S.E.E., University of Washington, 1993
    • Doctorate Degree, University of Washington, 2000
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2000
  • Reis Rodrigues, Yuri Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
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    • At SPU since 2021
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of British Columbia, 2021
  • Ribas Monteiro, Maira Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering
  • Vickers, Dennis Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Nova Southeastern University, 2011

English

  • Cairns, Scott Professor of English; Director of MFA; Writer-in-Residence
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    • At SPU since 2015
    • B.A., Western Washington University, 1977
    • Master of Arts, Hollins College, 1979
    • Master of Fine Arts, Bowling Green State University, 1981
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Utah, 1990
  • Hansen, Traynor Assistant Professor of English; Director of Campus Writing
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    • At SPU since 2015
    • B.A., University of Washington, 2006
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 2008
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2012
  • Maier, Jennifer Professor of English; Poet in Residence
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    • At SPU since 1995
    • B.S., University of Washington, 1985
    • B.A., University of Washington, 1985
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 1987
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University, 1998
  • McFarlane Harris, Jennifer Associate Professor of English and Cultural Studies
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 2003
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 2010
  • Middeljans, April Associate Professor of English; Dept Chair
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    • At SPU since 2006
    • B.A., Calvin University, 1993
    • Master of Arts, University of Illinois Urbana-, 1996
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois Urbana-, 2005
  • Overstreet, Jeffrey Assistant Professor of English and Writing; Writer-in-Residence
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    • At SPU since 2018
    • Master of Fine Arts, Seattle Pacific University, 2016
  • Segall, Kimberly Professor of English and Cultural Studies
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    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.A., Calvin University, 1992
    • Master of Arts, Northwestern University, 1996
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 2001
  • Um, Ji-Young Assistant Professor of English and Cultural Studies
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    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.A., Oberlin College, 1996
    • Master of Arts, University of London, 2000
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2008
  • Willett, Mischa Assistant Professor of English and Writing
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    • At SPU since 2016
    • B.A., Wheaton College, 2001
    • Master of Arts, Northern Arizona University, 2003
    • Master of Fine Arts, University of Washington, 2006
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2012

Family and Consumer Science

  • Akloubou Gnonhossou, Djidjoho Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Kentucky, 2020
  • Copeland, Raedene Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
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    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.S., North Carolina Central Univers, 2002
    • Master of Bus Administration, North Carolina Central Univers, 2007
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina G, 2010
  • Freeman, Joey Assistant Professor of Nutrition; Director of Dietetic Internship; Co-Director of FCS
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    • At SPU since 2004
    • B.S., Central Washington University, 1994
    • B.A., Central Washington University, 1994
    • Master of Science, Central Washington University, 1996
  • Gheleva, Danni Associate Professor of Nutrition
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    • At SPU since 2005
    • B.S., Texas Christian University, 1997
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota: Twin , 2001
  • Ji, Emma Assistant Professor of Interior Design
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    • At SPU since 2023
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Tech University, 2011
  • Kim, Gwia Assistant Professor of Apparel Design and Merchandising
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    • At SPU since 2021
    • Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State Universit, 2021
  • Lee, Jaeil Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences; Co-Director of FCS
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.S., Chungnam National University, 1992
    • Master of Science, Chungnam National University, 1994
    • Master of Science, The Ohio State University, 1998
    • Doctor of Philosophy, The Ohio State University, 2000
  • Vlad-Ortiz, Catalina Assistant Professor of Nutrition
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    • At SPU since 2015
    • B.S., Oregon State University, 2007
    • Master of Science, Eastern Illinois University, 2010

Gen Ed: Honors Program (HON)

  • Chaney, Christine Professor of English; Director of the Honors Program
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    • At SPU since 2000
    • B.A., University of Washington, 1982
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 1992
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1998

Health Sciences

  • Aaberg, Vicki Professor of Nursing
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    • At SPU since 2005
    • B.S., Eastern Washington University, 1988
    • Master of Science in Nursing, Seattle Pacific University, 2005
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 2010
  • Abeyta, Ginny Assistant Professor of Nursing
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    • At SPU since 2022
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Capella University, 2016
  • Allard, Anjanette Assistant Professor of Nursing
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2022
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Seattle University, 2021
  • Busz, Erika Instructor of Nursing
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • B.S. in Nursing, North Park University, 1989
    • B.A., North Park University, 1989
    • Master of Science in Nursing, Gonzaga University, 2014
    • Master of Arts, Gonzaga University, 2014
  • Champ-Gibson, Erla Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences, Associate Professor of Nursing
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • B.S., Seattle Pacific University, 1983
    • Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1989
    • Certificate, University of Northern Colorad, 2008
  • Dean-Ousley, Tyra Dean, School of Health Sciences, Associate Professor of Nursing
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    • At SPU since 2021
    • Master of Nursing, Olivet Nazarene University, 2002
    • Doctor of Education, North Central University, 2012
  • Dong, Cindy Assistant Professor of Nursing
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    • At SPU since 2020
    • B.S. in Nursing, University of Washington, 2016
    • Doctor of Nursing Practice, University of Washington, 2020
  • Drofyak, Alyssa Instructor of Nursing
  • Guerrero, Lorena Associate Professor of Nursing
  • Knott, Katie Instructor of Nursing
  • Monroe, Heidi Associate Professor of Nursing
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2007
    • Master of Science in Nursing, Seattle Pacific University, 1989
    • Master of Science in Nursing, Seattle Pacific University, 2007
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Seattle Pacific University, 2017
  • Shim, Bomin Associate Professor of Nursing
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    • At SPU since 2011
    • Master of Science in Nursing, Seoul National University, 2006
    • B.S. in Nursing, Inje University, 2011
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 2011

Health and Human Performance

  • Butte, Katie Assistant Professor of Health Promotion and Exercise Science
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    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.S., Seattle Pacific University, 2013
    • Master of Science, San Diego State University, 2015
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of San Diego, 2019
    • Doctor of Philosophy, San Diego State University, 2019
  • Cannavan, Dale Department Chair of HHP; Department Chair / Professor of Exercise Science
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    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.S., University of Surrey, 2001
    • Master of Science, Brunel University, 2004
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Brunel University, 2008
  • Mentink, Jarrett Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
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    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.A., University of Washington, 1993
    • Master of Education, Washington State University, 1998
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Washington State University, 2001

History

  • Hughes, Rebecca Associate Professor of History; Dept Chair
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    • At SPU since 2018
    • B.A., Trinity University, 1983
    • Master of Arts, Central Connecticut State Univ, 2001
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2010
  • Walter, Alissa Associate Professor of History
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2018
    • Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 2011
    • Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 2014
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Georgetown University, 2018
  • Ye, Zhiguo Associate Professor of History
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.A., Wuhan University, China, 2002
    • Master of Arts, University of Minnesota: Twin , 2005
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota: Twin , 2010

Languages/Cultures/Linguistics

  • Baah, Robert Professor of Spanish
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1995
    • B.A., University of Ghana, 1982
    • Master of Arts, University of Alberta, 1988
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Southern Califor, 1994
  • Beauclair, Michelle Department Chair of Chair of Languages, Cultures, and Linguistics Department -MM / Associate Professor of French
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2004
    • B.S., Georgetown University, 1986
    • Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Madiso, 1989
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin-Madiso, 1994
  • Ewald, Owen Associate Professor of Classics; C. May Marston Professorship of Classics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.A., Yale University, 1992
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 1995
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1999
  • Nemtchinova, Katya Professor of Linguistics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1997
    • Master of Arts, Moscow State Linguistics Univ., 1987
    • Doctor of Philosophy, SUNY Stony Brook, 1997

Marriage and Family Therapy

  • Armes, Stephanie Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; Director of Internships
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 2007
    • Master of Science, University of Kentucky, 2014
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Georgia, 2019
  • Cheon, Hee-Sun Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; Director of Practicum
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2011
    • B.A., Hanyang University, 1998
    • Master of Arts, Kansas State University, 2002
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 2007
    • Doctorate Degree, Iowa State University, 2007
  • Prouty, Anne Department Chair of Chair of GR Medical Family Therapy Autumn 2020 -MM / Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; Director of Medical Family Therapy program
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2020
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1996
  • Rivera, Peter Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy; Director of Research in Marriage and Family Therapy; Department Chair
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2017
    • Master of Science, Seattle Pacific University, 2012
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 2016
  • Turney, Tamura Instructor of Marriage and Family Therapy
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2022
    • Master of Science, Seattle Pacific University, 2014

Mathematics

  • Gill, Brian Professor of Mathematics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1999
    • B.S., Truman State University, 1991
    • B.A., Truman State University, 1991
    • Master of Arts, University of Kentucky, 1993
    • Master of Arts, University of Kentucky, 1994
    • Master of Arts, State University of New York a, 1999
    • Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York a, 1999
    • Master of Science, State University of New York a, 1999
  • Hossler, John Department Chair of Chair of Mathematics Department Autumn 2020 -MM / Associate Professor of Mathematics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.S., George Fox University, 2006
    • Master of Arts, University of Montana-Missoula, 2008
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Montana-Missoula, 2012
  • Lau, Wai Professor of Mathematics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.S., Hong Kong Baptist University, 1986
    • Master of Science, Texas A&M University, 1992
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Texas A&M University, 1998
  • Mbombo, Manou Instructor of Mathematics
  • McCord, Sarah Instructor of Mathematics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2018
    • B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Tec, 1985
    • Master of Science, University of Washington, 1989

Music

  • Brown, Carlene Professor of Music; Director of the Music Therapy Program; Dept Chair
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2005
    • B.Mus., Emmanuel College, 1980
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 1987
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1991
  • Ellis, Ryan Assistant Professor of Music
  • Hanson, Christopher Assistant Professor of Music Education
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2019
    • B.A., Texas Southern University, 2007
    • Master of Arts, Texas State University, 2009
    • Master of Arts, Texas State University, 2012
    • Master of Arts, Texas State University, 2019
    • PHD (ABD), Texas State University, 2020
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Texas State University, 2021
  • Hayes, Micah Assistant Professor of Music Technology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2020
    • Master of Arts, University of Oregon, 2005
  • Nelson, Jan Assistant Professor of Music; Head of Vocal Studies
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2022
    • Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Oregon, 2013
  • Vaicekonis, Dainius Associate Professor of Music
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2014
    • B.A., Lithuanian Academy of Music, 1994
    • M.M., Bowling Green State University, 1997
    • Doctor of Musical Arts, University of Washington, 2005

Organizational Psychology

  • Chung, Helen Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2020
    • B.A., Kalamazoo College, 1995
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Seattle Pacific University, 2018
  • Collins, Joey Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2005
    • Associate in Arts, Whatcom Community College, 1988
    • B.A., Western Washington University, 1989
    • Master of Science, Western Washington University, 1996
    • Master of Arts, Biola University, 1998
    • Doctor of Psychology, Biola University, 2001
  • Lumbreras, Jorge Assistant Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Director of Research in industrial/organizational Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2021
    • Master of Science, University of Georgia, 2018
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Georgia, 2021
  • Yost, Paul Department Chair of Chair, Graduate Industrial/Organizational Psychology / Associate Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology; Department Chair; Director of Applied Learning and Development
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2005
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1987
    • B.S., Seattle Pacific University, 1987
    • Master of Arts, University of Maryland: Colleg, 1993
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Maryland: Colleg, 1996

Philosophy

  • Benton, Matt Associate Professor of Philosophy
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2016
    • B.A., UC Santa Barbara, 1999
    • Master of Arts, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2002
    • Master of Arts, Yale University, 2005
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Rutgers - The State University, 2012
  • McDonald, Patrick Professor of Philosophy
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.A., Seattle University, 1992
    • Master of Arts, University of Notre Dame, 1997
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, 2001
  • Rice, Rebekah Professor of Philosophy
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2007
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1996
    • Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Milwau, 2000
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Brown University, 2007
    • Doctorate Degree, Brown University, 2008
  • Saunders, Leland Department Chair of Chair of Philosophy Department in CAS-AH Autumn 2020 -MM / Professor of Philosophy
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.S., Wheaton College, 1999
    • Master of Arts, Trinity International Universi, 2002
    • Master of Arts, University of Maryland: Colleg, 2007
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Maryland: Colleg, 2011

Physics

  • Goodhew, Lisa Assistant Professor of Physics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2020
    • Master of Science, University of Washington, 2017
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2020
  • Gray, Kara Associate Professor of Physics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.S., Kansas State University, 2003
    • Master of Science, Kansas State University, 2004
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Colorado Boulder, 2013
  • Lautenschlager, Matt Instructor of Physics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2011
    • B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madiso, 2000
    • Master of Science, University of Washington, 2003
    • Master of Arts in Teaching, Seattle Pacific University, 2007
  • Lindberg, John Professor of Physics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1999
    • B.S., North Park University, 1983
    • B.A., North Park University, 1983
    • Master of Science, University of Washington, 1986
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Heriot-Watt University, 1999
  • Robertson, Amy Research Professor of Physics
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2011
    • B.S., Baylor University, 2006
    • Master of Science, University of Washington, 2008
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2011

Psychology

  • Baker, Phillip Assistant Professor of Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2018
    • B.A., Eastern Mennonite University, 2007
  • Craft, Baine Department Chair of / Professor of Psychology and Biology; Department Chair; Director of Laboratory Facilities
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2006
    • B.S., Mississippi College, 2001
    • Master of Arts, University of Montana-Missoula, 2004
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Montana-Missoula, 2005
  • Fossum, Jessica Instructor of Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2022
    • Master of Arts, University of California Los A, 2020
  • Hoff, Bethany Assistant Professor of Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2021
    • Master of Science, University of Illinois Urbana-, 2018
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois at Chic, 2021
  • Kang, Piljoo Assistant Professor of Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2022
    • Doctor of Philosophy, UC Santa Barbara, 2009
  • Kim, Paul Youngbin Professor of Psychology; Living Well Faculty Scholar
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2010
    • B.A., Calvin University, 2004
    • Master of Arts, University of Notre Dame, 2007
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, 2010
  • Tangenberg, Katy Dean, School of Psychology, Family, and Community
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2016
    • B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1983
    • B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1985
    • Master of Science, University of Texas at Austin, 1988
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 1998
  • Tausen, Brittany Associate Professor of Psychology; Director of Research in Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2016
    • B.A., Carroll College, 2010
    • Master of Science, University of Aberdeen, 2011
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen, 2014
  • Vaydich, Jenny Associate Professor of Psychology; Chair Masters in Research Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2015
    • B.A., Saint Olaf College, 2004
    • Master of Arts, University of Notre Dame, 2008
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame, 2011
  • Webb, Marcia Associate Professor of Psychology; Director of Internships in Psychology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1999
    • B.A., Wheaton College, 1985
    • Master of Arts, Wheaton College, 1986
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995
    • Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995

Sociology

  • Diekema, David Associate Professor of Sociology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1992
    • B.A., Calvin University, 1982
    • Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin-Milwau, 1985
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Iowa, 1990
  • McKinney, Jennifer Professor of Sociology; Director of Women's Studies
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1991
    • Master of Science, Purdue University, 1995
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 2001
  • Mondesir, Raphael Assistant Professor of Sociology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2014
    • B.S., Salem State University, 2005
    • Master of Arts, University of Washington, 2010
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Washington, 2017
  • Neuhouser, Kevin Professor of Sociology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1996
    • B.A., Taylor University, 1980
    • Master of Arts, Indiana University Bloomington, 1986
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University Bloomington, 1990
  • Snedker, Karen Professor of Sociology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2006
    • B.A., UC Santa Barbara, 1996
    • Master of Arts, New York University, 1999
    • Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 2003
  • Tom, Joshua Associate Professor of Sociology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2017
    • B.A., University of Washington, 2009
    • Master of Arts, Baylor University, 2012
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Baylor University, 2015

Theatre

  • Goodman, Tucker Assistant Professor of Theatre
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2020
    • Master of Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin, 2020
  • Lorig, Richard Professor of Theatre
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2014
    • B.S., Northern Arizona University, 1989
    • Master of Fine Arts, Arizona State University, 1996
  • Lunderman, Shelby Assistant Professor of Theatre
  • Vance, Candace Associate Professor of Theatre; Dept Chair
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2012
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1995
    • Master of Arts, Other - International College, 2005

Theology

  • Cen, Esther Assistant Professor of Christian Scripture
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2020
    • PHD (ABD), McMaster University, 2021
    • Doctor of Philosophy, McMaster University, 2021
  • Douglass, Katherine Associate Professor of Educational Ministry and Practical Theology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2015
    • B.A., Grove City College, 2003
    • Master of Arts, Princeton University, 2007
    • Master of Divinity, Princeton University, 2007
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 2013
  • Gnonhossou, Segbegnon Assistant Professor of Theology
  • Hartley, Ben Associate Professor of Mission and World Christianity; Director of Strategic Initiatives
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2020
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Boston University, 2005
  • Keuss, Jeff Professor of Christian Ministry, Theology and Culture
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2005
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1987
    • Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1995
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glasgow, 2000
  • Koenig, Sara Professor of Biblical Studies
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2003
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1995
    • Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Sem, 1999
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton Theological Sem, 2007
  • Koskela, Doug Professor of Theology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2001
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1995
    • Master of Divinity, Duke University, 1998
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Methodist University, 2003
  • Langford, Mike Professor of Theology, Discipleship and Ministry
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2008
    • B.S., Stanford University, 1993
    • Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Sem, 2001
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton Theological Sem, 2010
  • Leong, David Professor of Missiology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2008
    • B.A., University of Washington, 2001
    • Master of Christian Ministries, Regent College, 2005
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary, 2010
  • Lim, Bo Professor of Old Testament
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2006
    • B.A., University of California Los A, 1995
    • Master of Divinity, Trinity International Universi, 1999
    • Master of Arts, Trinity International Universi, 1999
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Trinity International Universi, 2006
  • Lugioyo, Brian Dean for the School of Theology and Professor of Theology and Ethics
  • Nienhuis, Dave Department Chair of Chair of Christian Scriptures / Professor of New Testament Studies; Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 1999
    • B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1990
    • Master of Arts, Duke University, 1996
    • Master of Divinity, Duke University, 1996
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Aberdeen, 2005
    • Doctorate Degree, University of Aberdeen, 2005
  • Salter McNeil, Brenda Associate Professor of Reconciliation Studies
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2011
    • B.S., Rutgers University, 1977
    • Master of Divinity, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1984
    • Doctor of Ministry, Palmer Theological Seminary, 2000
  • Saulina, Chakrita Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2021
    • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Cambridge, 2022
  • Sigler, Matt Associate Professor of Worship and Historical Theology
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2013
    • B.A., Huntingdon College, 2001
    • Master of Arts, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2007
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Boston University, 2015
  • Strong, Doug Paul T. Walls Professor of Wesleyan Studies and the History of Christianity
    • Contact Info
    • At SPU since 2007
    • B.A., Houghton College, 1978
    • Master of Divinity, Princeton Theological Sem, 1981
    • Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton Theological Sem, 1990

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