Faculty: E. de Oliveira, D. Entwistle, M. Phelps (Chair), L. Seifert

The faculty members in the Department of Psychology are committed to a full and deep understanding of human beings. We believe that such an understanding can be gained by drawing upon the resources of the Christian faith and the academic discipline of psychology. Therefore, we are serious about our faith in Jesus Christ and our callings as academic psychologists.

The mission of the Department of Psychology is to promote the development of students who can understand, critique, and apply theories, research findings, and methodologies across a broad range of areas within psychology. Furthermore, we provide a supportive context for such development that encourages students to contemplate connections among Christian faith, learning, and living. We are committed to our students’ growth in knowledge, wisdom, and compassion so that they will succeed and serve in their future educational, career, and personal endeavors.

The department offers a major , a minor , and a liberal arts concentration in psychology. Students who are fascinated by human thought, emotion, and behavior are encouraged to take some of our courses and to sit down with us to discuss how the study of psychology may fit into their educational and vocational plans.

Study Abroad and Service Learning in Brazil

The department provides an opportunity for students to travel to Brazil for a few weeks during the summer for an experience that combines study abroad and service learning. Students enroll in PSYC 225, Cultural Psychology, which fulfills the Global Connections component of the general education curriculum. In addition, students can receive credit for SOSC 211, Cross-Cultural Experience, which fulfills the Cross-Cultural Encounter component. See Dr. Eb de Oliveira in the Department of Psychology for more information.