J. Harold Ellens
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J. Harold Ellens is a psychologist
and theologian. He was the founding editor of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity
, and was Executive Director of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies
International from 1974 to 1989.
Ellens is also an ordained Christian minister (ordained 24 June 1956), and has maintained a private practice in psychotherapy since 1965. As a psychotherapist, he is licensed in the State of Michigan and is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors
.
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
and theologian. He was the founding editor of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity
Journal of Psychology and Christianity
The Journal of Psychology and Christianity is an American academic journal that is "designed to provide scholarly interchange among Christian professionals in the psychological and pastoral professions." Topics covered include clinical issues, research, theoretical concerns, book reviews, and...
, and was Executive Director of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies
Christian Association for Psychological Studies
The Christian Association for Psychological Studies , founded in 1956, is an association of Christians in the counseling and behavioral sciences...
International from 1974 to 1989.
Education
Ellens has received multiple educational degrees:- PhD in Second Temple Judaism and Christian Origins, Department of Near Eastern Studies, University of MichiganUniversity of MichiganThe University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, 2009. - PhD, Psychology of Human Communications, Wayne State University, 1970.
- Masters Degree in Second Temple Judaism and Christian Origins, NES, University of MichiganUniversity of MichiganThe University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, 2002. - Masters Degree in New Testament and Christian Origins, Princeton Theological SeminaryPrinceton Theological SeminaryPrinceton Theological Seminary is a theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church located in the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey in the United States...
, 1965. - Masters Degree in Divinity in Theology and Biblical Studies, Calvin Theological SeminaryCalvin Theological SeminaryCalvin Theological Seminary is a seminary affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and closely tied to Calvin College, though each institution has its own board. Rev...
, 1986. - Bachelor of Divinity Degree in Theology and Biblical Studies, Calvin Theological SeminaryCalvin Theological SeminaryCalvin Theological Seminary is a seminary affiliated with the Christian Reformed Church in North America, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and closely tied to Calvin College, though each institution has its own board. Rev...
, 1956. - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and Classics, Calvin CollegeCalvin CollegeCalvin College is a comprehensive liberal arts college located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded in 1876, Calvin College is an educational institution of the Christian Reformed Church and stands in the Reformed tradition of Protestantism...
, 1953. - Military graduate of the Army Chaplain Staff College, of the Command and General Staff College, of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, of the Army Special Warfare School (Civil Affairs), of the US Army War College, and of the National Defense University.
Ellens is also an ordained Christian minister (ordained 24 June 1956), and has maintained a private practice in psychotherapy since 1965. As a psychotherapist, he is licensed in the State of Michigan and is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors
National Board for Certified Counselors
The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. and Affiliates is a national certifying organization for professional counselors in the human services in the United States. It is an independent, not-for-profit credentialing organization based in Greensboro, North Carolina...
.
Publications
Ellens has published more than 160 professional journal articles, and has served as author, co-author, or editor of 181 books.External links
- J. Harold Ellens personal website and biography