"The Gates of Hell”: Defeated
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Humans sometimes struggle admitting that spiritual beings even exist - beings that cannot be seen with physical eyes like the fuzz under the couch or the hair in the bathroom sink drain plug. We sometimes push them out of our mind and fail to realize that we are vulnerable to these beings if we are not resting securely in Jesus. It is only through Jesus' victory on the cross, his victory over these evil spirits, that we can fully understand Jesus' teaching in Matthew 16:18 (NKJV). “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of [hell] shall not prevail against it.” Jesus was promising Peter and the church success in the battle against the armies of hell. This is heavy stuff but an understanding of the historical context of Matthew 16:18 may clear the fog a little so we can understand the intent of the "gates of hell" metaphor.
Back in the days of walled cities and seasonal warfare kings would go out to battle at certain times of the year. The city under siege would meet their enemy in the field in hopes of defeating them there. If the city was unable to defeat their enemy in the field they would retreat into the city and fight from behind the gates and on top of their walled and towered fortress. The city had now taken a defensive posture and was safe as long as its gates prevailed. This was common knowledge in the first century and was the foundation upon which Jesus proclaims to Peter in Matthew 16:18, "the gates of hell shall not prevail against (my church)."
Here Jesus describes the church as an army advancing on the gates of hell. He states that the gates of hell don't have a chance as long as Jesus' church remains on the offensive. At the time of this dialogue between Jesus and Peter, Peter did not have the benefit of being on this side of the cross. Speaking of Christ's death on the cross, St. Paul the apostle said, "(He) disarmed principalities and powers (evil spiritual authorities), he made a public spectacle of them triumphing over them in it.” Colossians 2:15 (NKJV) In plain terms it was on the cross that Jesus made idiots of Satan and his clan and we have been given the victory over Satan. We have this victory as we place our confidence in Jesus.
We have no power over the gates of hell on our own. We must rest securely in Jesus’ victory. Just as you cannot defeat the lawn without the mower we cannot defeat the gates of hell without Jesus. How silly it would be for someone to attempt to mow their lawn without partnering with the mower. It is our confidence in Jesus’ cross that gives us the victory over evil spirits. His triumph over death has given that same triumph to those of us who believe in him; triumph over our own sin nature, death, and evil spirits that desire to restrain, ensnare, or imprison us with very real but often invisible strategies.
Ephesians 6:12 and II Corinthians 10:4 clearly state that we are in a spiritual war and, as we read in Colossians above, the enemy has already been disarmed and defeated. If you are like me you might be saying to yourself, "Wait a minute. This is contradictory. If we have won why are we still fighting?" If the enemy is defeated and "the gates of hell will not prevail...," what are we fighting for, who are we fighting, and why? St. Paul the apostle says, "Fight the good fight of faith. Lay hold on eternal life..."(1Timothy 6:12)
Christ followers are winners, and yet we are called to fight. Enjoying the victory is half the battle, but it is only half! You might make several trips a day out to your garage to admire your new mower you might sit around with friends and talk about its incredible ride, horsepower or perfect cut, but until you get on the machine and mow the lawn is still overgrown. How much longer will you let your lawn overgrow? We may be able to buy a lawnmower but the gates of hell cannot be defeated with anything you can purchase at the local store or even the at church for that matter. Our Victory over the gates of hell is in direct proportion to our faith and faith comes by hearing and obeying God's word (Romans 10:17).
Our faith is our confidence in the one who has the Keys to the Gates of Hell. Revelation 1:18 takes us to the end of time where we find Jesus speaking, “I'm Alive. I died, but I came to life, and my life is now forever. See these keys in my hand? They open and lock death's doors; they open and lock hell's gates.” Jesus is the one who has the keys of death and hell and without him we are powerless to come against the gates of hell. The Bible paints this picture for us: The Kingdom is advancing on the Gates of Hell behind Jesus our leader and when he reaches the gates he will simply get out his key and open the gates and take possession. Jesus promised that the gates of Hell would not prevail against His Kingdom so if you are a part of His Kingdom you have nothing to fear. God has given us the Victory and has told us how history ends ….. Jesus defeats the gates of hell.
The success we all seek only comes from a relationship with God and allowing his life to flow through us. He will let you do it your way until you realize how much you need Him. Without Him we are vulnerable to the enemy that he has already disarmed and defeated. It is our confidence in Jesus that gives us the victory over the gates of hell.
You can have confidence in Jesus’ victory over evil spirits and be a part of God's kingdom that is advancing upon the gates of hell or you can retreat to the security of a sensory, manageable and predictable churchianity. Believing in nothing is also an option, but why not take Jesus at His word. A man who accurately predicted his own death burial and resurrection can certainly be trusted.
If you are being overcome by forces you cannot see or would like to grow more in your faith or if you would like someone to pray with, please email or call. I would be glad to serve you in any way I can or direct you to someone who can.
Rise up Church.
Don Crain,
don@mycountryside.org
(507) 248-3531
Monday, August 10, 2009
Never forget we are to be on the offensive
The Gates Of Hell
by John D. Morris, Ph.D.
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"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18).
Many take this verse to teach security, that although Satan and his henchmen are attacking, the church and the Christian are safe within their fortress. In fact, many commentators and translators understand "gates" metaphorically, feeling that since gates are strong and important, they can be viewed as synonymous with "power," implying that the "power of hell" is marshaled against the church.
But this is not the case. The Greek word appears only a few times, and in no case can it be understood to mean power. It always means gates--either literal gates in a literal wall or a figurative entryway. Our text is not talking about the "power" of hell, but the "gates" of hell. The picture is not one of Christians cloistered within their castle while Satan attempts to destroy them, but one of Christians on the attack. The forces of evil are the desperate ones huddled within their stronghold, while the church is battering down their gates!
The same teaching is found elsewhere: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ" (II Corinthians 10:4-5). These verses sound the battle cry, and the battleground is the minds of men. We are commanded to cast down (literally, demolish) improper reasoning and arrogant philosophy, capturing every thought (literally, mind) for Christ, thereby destroying the bastions of evil.
Christian, there is a time for defense, but let us never forget we are to be on the offensive as well. The Christ who leads us into the fray will surely lead us to victory! JDM
by John D. Morris, Ph.D.
Source: click here
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18).
Many take this verse to teach security, that although Satan and his henchmen are attacking, the church and the Christian are safe within their fortress. In fact, many commentators and translators understand "gates" metaphorically, feeling that since gates are strong and important, they can be viewed as synonymous with "power," implying that the "power of hell" is marshaled against the church.
But this is not the case. The Greek word appears only a few times, and in no case can it be understood to mean power. It always means gates--either literal gates in a literal wall or a figurative entryway. Our text is not talking about the "power" of hell, but the "gates" of hell. The picture is not one of Christians cloistered within their castle while Satan attempts to destroy them, but one of Christians on the attack. The forces of evil are the desperate ones huddled within their stronghold, while the church is battering down their gates!
The same teaching is found elsewhere: "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ" (II Corinthians 10:4-5). These verses sound the battle cry, and the battleground is the minds of men. We are commanded to cast down (literally, demolish) improper reasoning and arrogant philosophy, capturing every thought (literally, mind) for Christ, thereby destroying the bastions of evil.
Christian, there is a time for defense, but let us never forget we are to be on the offensive as well. The Christ who leads us into the fray will surely lead us to victory! JDM
"Gates" are not offensive
THE TRIUMPHANT MARCH OF THE CHURCH
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"And I say unto thee, thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18
My favorite proof text for an optimistic view of history is a well known scripture verse. Although well known, few seem to understand its significance. This verse is Matthew 16:18. The context is Peter's confession of Jesus as Messiah. Jesus says that He will build His church on that truth. Jesus also says that the gates of Hell will not prevail against that Church as it stands upon that foundation.
Many Christians are so conditioned to a pessimistic view of history that they automatically reverse that passage to read "Hell will not prevail against the gates of the Church." That's not what it says, folks! The Church is not to withdraw within its walls and take pride in the fact that she can withstand the continuing siege of the forces of darkness until Jesus comes back and raptures her out of her predicament.
No! Christ is commanding His church to get out and take the offensive and storm the gates of Hell and knock over the devil's strongholds. Christians should be taking their principles to the marketplace and making inroads for the kingdom of Jesus Christ. He has promised that the gates of Hell are no match for His loyal troops.1 Because Jesus Christ declared that "the gates of hell shall not prevail against" His Church (Matt. 16:18), " there shall be always a church on earth, to worship God according to His will."
"The gates of hell" means the powers, council, or authority of hell, the city council in ancient times convening publicly before the gates; "prevail" here has the force of "withstand," and the Berkeley Version translates it, "the gates of hell shall not hold out against her." This connotes clearly action against hell by the Church, and defensive action by hell. It is heretical thinking to assume that the action of the church is defensive; it is dangerous and creates a mood receptive to the enthronement of Satan for the Church to assume that its position is a defensive retreat towards the rapture or towards the second coming. The Church, however small, and however much a Gideon's band, is the aggressor against the powers of darkness, who, in constant frenzy, try to barricade themselves, in their towers of Babel, against the sovereign and omnipotent God.2
This verse, following immediately after Peter's magnificent confession of Jesus as the Christ, gives us special confidence for believing in the future progress of the Church. It has usually been understood to mean that the Church which Christ established will be able to defend itself against all its foes, that even the worst that the enemies of the Gospel will be able to bring against it will not be able to destroy it. We believe, however, that the real meaning is quite different.
"Gates" are not offensive, but defensive weapons. They are stationary. They do not make the attack. In that day the gates were strongly fortified instruments designed for the defense of the city, designed to withstand the strongest onslaughts of the attackers. As such they did not move.
Hence the real meaning of this verse is, not that the Church will be able to defend itself against all attacks, but that it will make the attack, that it will advance throughout the world, and that nothing, literally nothing, will be able to resist it. All will fall before it. Before the end comes the Church will make a clean sweep of everything. Even the strongest fortress of the enemy will be laid waste before it. Surely that is Postmillennialism with a vengeance!!3
CHRISTIAN RECONSTRUCTION TODAY issue #1 Sept./Oct 1988. Subscription: STILL WATERS REVIVAL BOOKS 4710-37A Ave. Edmonton, AB. Canada T6L 3T5
WRITE SWRB FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CATALOGUE OF DIS COUNTED REFORMED BOOKS, TAPES, VIDEOS AND TRACTS, INCLUDING THOSE QUOTED ABOVE.
FOOTNOTES:
1. Mark Duncan: The Five Points of Christian Reconstruction from the Lips of Our Lord, Still Waters Revival Books, 1990.
2. R.J. Rushdoony: The Foundations of the Social Order, pp. 181, 182. Fairfax, VA: Thoburn Press, 1978.
3. L. Boettner: The Millennium. pp. 409, 410. Presbyterian and Reformed, 1986.
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"And I say unto thee, thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church: and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18
My favorite proof text for an optimistic view of history is a well known scripture verse. Although well known, few seem to understand its significance. This verse is Matthew 16:18. The context is Peter's confession of Jesus as Messiah. Jesus says that He will build His church on that truth. Jesus also says that the gates of Hell will not prevail against that Church as it stands upon that foundation.
Many Christians are so conditioned to a pessimistic view of history that they automatically reverse that passage to read "Hell will not prevail against the gates of the Church." That's not what it says, folks! The Church is not to withdraw within its walls and take pride in the fact that she can withstand the continuing siege of the forces of darkness until Jesus comes back and raptures her out of her predicament.
No! Christ is commanding His church to get out and take the offensive and storm the gates of Hell and knock over the devil's strongholds. Christians should be taking their principles to the marketplace and making inroads for the kingdom of Jesus Christ. He has promised that the gates of Hell are no match for His loyal troops.1 Because Jesus Christ declared that "the gates of hell shall not prevail against" His Church (Matt. 16:18), " there shall be always a church on earth, to worship God according to His will."
"The gates of hell" means the powers, council, or authority of hell, the city council in ancient times convening publicly before the gates; "prevail" here has the force of "withstand," and the Berkeley Version translates it, "the gates of hell shall not hold out against her." This connotes clearly action against hell by the Church, and defensive action by hell. It is heretical thinking to assume that the action of the church is defensive; it is dangerous and creates a mood receptive to the enthronement of Satan for the Church to assume that its position is a defensive retreat towards the rapture or towards the second coming. The Church, however small, and however much a Gideon's band, is the aggressor against the powers of darkness, who, in constant frenzy, try to barricade themselves, in their towers of Babel, against the sovereign and omnipotent God.2
This verse, following immediately after Peter's magnificent confession of Jesus as the Christ, gives us special confidence for believing in the future progress of the Church. It has usually been understood to mean that the Church which Christ established will be able to defend itself against all its foes, that even the worst that the enemies of the Gospel will be able to bring against it will not be able to destroy it. We believe, however, that the real meaning is quite different.
"Gates" are not offensive, but defensive weapons. They are stationary. They do not make the attack. In that day the gates were strongly fortified instruments designed for the defense of the city, designed to withstand the strongest onslaughts of the attackers. As such they did not move.
Hence the real meaning of this verse is, not that the Church will be able to defend itself against all attacks, but that it will make the attack, that it will advance throughout the world, and that nothing, literally nothing, will be able to resist it. All will fall before it. Before the end comes the Church will make a clean sweep of everything. Even the strongest fortress of the enemy will be laid waste before it. Surely that is Postmillennialism with a vengeance!!3
CHRISTIAN RECONSTRUCTION TODAY issue #1 Sept./Oct 1988. Subscription: STILL WATERS REVIVAL BOOKS 4710-37A Ave. Edmonton, AB. Canada T6L 3T5
WRITE SWRB FOR A COMPLIMENTARY CATALOGUE OF DIS COUNTED REFORMED BOOKS, TAPES, VIDEOS AND TRACTS, INCLUDING THOSE QUOTED ABOVE.
FOOTNOTES:
1. Mark Duncan: The Five Points of Christian Reconstruction from the Lips of Our Lord, Still Waters Revival Books, 1990.
2. R.J. Rushdoony: The Foundations of the Social Order, pp. 181, 182. Fairfax, VA: Thoburn Press, 1978.
3. L. Boettner: The Millennium. pp. 409, 410. Presbyterian and Reformed, 1986.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Nov 2009 Doctorate Module: Lecturer's Bio
THERESA CLEMENT TISDALE, Ph.D.
Glendora, CA 91741
USA
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LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
2002-present CA: Licensed Psychologist, #18587
1999-2001 MA: Licensed Psychologist, #7484; Health Service Provider
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EDUCATION
1997 Ph.D., Clinical Psychology Rosemead School of Psychology
GPA: 4.0 Biola University, La Mirada, CA
APA Approved Doctoral Program
Advisor: Beth Fletcher Brokaw, Ph.D.
1993 M.A., Clinical Psychology Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
1991 Psychology course work George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
1979 B.A. Radford University
Radford, VA
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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
07/06-present Professor
09/03-06/06 Associate Professor
09/01-08/03 Assistant Professor
09/01-present Department of Graduate Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Courses: Theological Foundations, Spiritual Formation and Psychotherapy; Clinical
Practicum V: Interdisciplinary Competency; Techniques of Change C: Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy; Object Relations Theory and Therapy
Teach courses in master’s and doctoral graduate programs in clinical psychology.
Serve as chair and member of doctoral dissertation committees. Co-Chair Interdisciplinary Integration departmental committee. Serve on university advisory committee for the Institute for Faith Integration. Teach practicum level and post doctoral level monthly seminars at the Community Counseling Center, Azusa Pacific University, on addressing religious and spiritual issues in clinical practice.
09/07-08/09 Director, Azusa Oxford Semester
Serve as resident director of semester abroad program at Oxford University. Duties included overseeing all administrative aspects of the program in coordination with Oxford Programme for Undergraduate Studies (OPUS). Taught Faith and Learning colloquium. Provided personal tutorial support to each student. Created and provided sources of spiritual and social support for students.
08/00-08/01 Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Psychology
Department of Counseling Psychology and Religion
Boston University
Supervised practicum students from department of clinical psychology. Acted as liaison between academic departments of Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology and Religion. Participated in faculty meetings and departmental committees for both academic departments.
09/00-08/01 Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Primary supervisor for psychology intern from Fuller Theological Seminary. Provided individual supervision and case review for clinical work conducted by intern. Structured and monitored learning goals.
07/96-06/97 Clinical Fellow
Harvard Medical School
Served as psychology intern at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Provided clinical services and participated in educational seminars and conferences sponsored by the Medical School.
09/95-12/95 Undergraduate Instructor
Course: Abnormal Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Prepared and conducted lectures, selected reading materials, developed volunteer projects, constructed and graded exams and assignments for upper division undergraduate students.
09/94-05/96 Clinical Case Supervisor
Courses: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Provided weekly group supervision for two years to masters-level students who were taking a long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy course and for one semester to masters-level students who were taking a brief psychodynamic psychotherapy course. Supervision included reviewing session tapes and transcripts; and evaluating case formulations, development of therapeutic techniques, and intervention strategies. Graded papers and case reports.
08/93-05/96 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Courses: Professional Ethics, Group Psychotherapy, Personality and Psychopathology I and II, Development of Religious Understanding in Children and Adolescents, and Systems of Integration
Coordinated reading materials and assignments including conducting background research and composing related correspondence to publishers and authors. Arranged for guest lecturers to appear in class. Provided guidance to students regarding class projects and assignments. Provided editorial assistance to students regarding APA publication format. Graded research projects, exams, term papers, and assignments.
02/94-05/95 Administrative/Teaching Assistant
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Assisted with planning, coordinating, and hosting the APA re-accreditation site visit including scheduling, correspondence, and serving as student representative to the visiting committee. Coordinated department-sponsored seminars and notification of incoming students.
03/93-04/93 Guest Lecturer
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Prepared and presented two course lectures on personality theory to undergraduate students taking Introduction to Psychology. Prepared and presented a lecture on development of physical and emotional intimacy to undergraduate students taking Human Sexuality.
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PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
03/02-07/07 Private Practice
Azusa, California
08/00-08/01 Senior Psychologist
The Danielsen Institute
Boston University
Provided clinical services, supervised graduate students and pre-doctoral interns, led seminar for practicum students on integrating faith and clinical practice, chaired research subcommittee, co-led continuing education seminar for advanced clinicians on integrating spirituality and psychotherapy.
09/98-06/00 Director, Pastoral Care and Counseling Center
Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
Responsible for all aspects of operating the Pastoral Care and Counseling Center. Specific duties included, but were not limited to, providing individual pastoral therapy, supervising staff, co-leading clergy support group and pastoral care case conference, providing individual consultation to pastors and Council staff, networking with community agencies, grant writing and fund raising.
08/98-08/00 Adjunct Therapist
The Danielsen Institute
Boston University
Provide outpatient psychotherapy to clients who present with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety and characterological disorders. Assist with intake training of new students who are completing graduate practicum requirements.
08/97-08/98 Postdoctoral Fellow
Boston University
The Danielsen Institute
Boston, MA
Provided individual outpatient psychotherapy to clients from the university and greater community. Co-led a group for young adult women referred through area universities. Trained and supervised practicum students on intake procedures. Supervised a practicum student as one of two primary supervisors. Provided psychotherapy and pastoral care to elders in East Boston Neighborhood Adult Day Health Center. Conducted team-building series for multi-disciplinary treatment team at Adult Day Health Center. Provided consultation services to staff of Adult Day Health Center regarding crisis intervention with, and differential diagnoses of, elderly patients. Prepared intake evaluations, treatment plans, and quarterly review documentation for all patients. Attended weekly case conferences, staff in-service training, theology seminar, and individual and group supervision.
07/94-05/96 Staff Therapist
Biola Counseling Center
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Provided individual outpatient psychotherapy services to student, staff, and community clients who presented with a variety of diagnostic concerns including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Utilized crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral, and brief and long-term psychotherapy interventions. Provided on-call emergency consultation services on a rotating basis with other staff therapists.
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CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
07/96-06/97 Psychology Intern
Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Mental Health Center
Boston, MA
Provided case management and psychotherapy services to chronically mentally ill patients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The range of psychiatric diagnoses of patients included the schizophrenias, mood disorders, character disorders and dual diagnoses of substance abuse and Axis I and/or II disorder. Provided brief psychodynamic psychotherapy to graduate students referred from area universities including Harvard Medical and Dental schools and Boston College. Conducted neuropsychological and personality assessments of outpatients and day hospital patients including preparation of an integrated test report. Conducted intake evaluations. Attended training class in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Participated in weekly team meetings; psychopharmacology, diagnostic, and psychotherapy seminars; case conferences; and grand rounds.
09/94-09/95 Psychology Extern
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology
Torrance, CA
Inpatient Unit (06/95-09/95): Co-led weekly psychotherapy group for patients on the hospital locked ward and the Crisis Resolution Unit. Conducted intellectual and personality assessments of patients including preparation of an integrated test report. Participated in weekly grand rounds, milieu meetings, and case conferences.
HIV Services (09/94-08/95): Provided outpatient psychotherapy services for dually diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Coordinated referrals for county and community services. Prepared intake evaluations and treatment plans. Conducted neuropsychological and personality assessments including preparation of an integrated test report. Attended weekly individual and group supervision. Attended weekly case conferences, team meetings, and training sessions.
07/93-05/94 Psychology Extern
Loma Linda University Psychiatric Medical Group, Inc.
Loma Linda, CA
Provided individual outpatient psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and children presenting with a range of diagnoses including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, conduct disorder, ADHD, and personality disorder. Diagnoses of patients often included both a medical and psychiatric condition. Conducted weekly intake evaluations of children and families at a multidisciplinary clinic. Conducted neuropsychological and personality assessments including preparation of integrated test reports.
06/93-05/94 Practicum Therapist
Biola Counseling Center
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Provided long- and short-term psychotherapy services to students, staff, and the community with a range of diagnostic presentations including adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and transvestitism. Conducted intake evaluations. Participated in weekly individual and group supervision. Attended training seminars.
02/93-06/93 Extern in School Psychology
Los Altos High School
Hacienda Heights, CA
Provided counseling to adolescents with a variety of presenting problems including conduct disorder, depression, and sexual abuse. Conducted assessments related to Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for students with learning disabilities. Co-led process group for students who were identified as high risk for gang involvement.
01/92-05/92 Pre-practicum Therapist
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Learned listening and empathy skills in classroom and lab settings.
Received feedback and supervision via direct observation and videotaping.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
09/00-06/01 Research Assistant
Boston University
Clinician on research project involving development and utilization of cognitive-behavioral treatment for first episode schizophrenia patients (Stefan Hofmann, Ph.D., Principal Investigator) funded by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression.
08/97 Dissertation
Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology
Title: A comparison of Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant faith groups on the relationship between level of object relations development and experience of God and self
Chair: Beth Fletcher Brokaw, Ph.D.
Members: James W. Jones, Ph.D., Psy.D.; Keith J. Edwards, Ph.D., Ph.D.
05/93 Master’s Thesis
Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology
Title: Impact of psychotherapy treatment on level of object relations development, God image, and self-esteem
Advisor: Beth Fletcher Brokaw, Ph.D.
01/92-12/93 Research Assistant
Minirth-Meier Clinic West
Newport Beach, CA
Rosemead School of Psychology
Supervisor: Keith J. Edwards, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Coordinated and conducted data gathering and analysis of inpatient outcome study for the Minirth-Meier Clinic West. Responsibilities included data collection, coding, data entry and analysis for database of 100 patients. Prepared and presented quarterly reports to clinic staff.
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EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
09/07-present Consulting Editor
Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
Provide blind peer review of manuscripts submitted for publication
06/97-present Contributing Editor
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Provide blind peer review of manuscripts submitted for publication
2004-present Guest Reviewer
Journal of Psychology and Christianity
International Journal for the Psychology of Religion
Served as guest reviewer of manuscripts being considered for publication.
06/96-06/97 Co-editor, 25-year anniversary issue
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Patricia Pike, Ph.D., Editor
Developed conception and design for a two-part 25-year anniversary issue of refereed journal including selecting section editors, reviewing and approving articles and content for each issue, and collaborating with authors, section editors and co-editor regarding publication schedule.
07/94-06/96 Associate Editor
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Patricia Pike, Ph.D., Editor
Made publication decisions for refereed journal. Maintained and expanded editorial board. Supervised and directed efforts of technical editor, journal file editor, and book review editor. Assisted with development of campaign to solicit advertising for the Journal. Assisted with maintenance and expansion of abstracting/indexing and journal exchange programs.
06/92-06/94 Technical Editor
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Patricia Pike, Ph.D., Editor
Coordinated production of quarterly journal including editing each issue according to APA publication manual, corresponding with authors and contributing editors, and interfacing with the editor and managing editor regarding business and production issues. Supervised editorial assistant and journal file editor.
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PRESENTATIONS
International/National/Regional
05/09 Tisdale, T. C. Holistic Approaches to Lay, Pastoral, and Clinical Counseling. Invited presentation to Alliance Graduate School and Philippine Association of Pastoral Counselors. Manila, Philippines.
05/09 Tisdale, T. C. Personal Wholeness as a Foundation for Ministry. Invited presentation to Navigators. Manila, Philippines.
11/07 Morgan, J. P., Reimer, K., Bustrum, J., & Tisdale, T. Being a peacemaker: Muslim and Christian peacemakers’ faith-based values. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Moral Education. New York, NY.
08/07 Seeberger, C. A., Tisdale, T. C., & Buehler, S. Sex therapy: A systemic view in theory and treatment. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.
08/07 Kuhn, L., Tisdale, T. C., Stanton, M., & Cheung, S. Differentiation and integration: An interdisciplinary systems perspective on spiritual growth. Paper presentation at the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.
08/07 Bledsoe, T.S., Scott, S., Stanton, M., Tisdale, T.C., Garrett, A. & Tavegia, B. A
Multimedia/DVD Approach to Training Clinicians in Two Psychotherapy Modalities. Paper presentation at the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.
04/06 Boyd, C. A., Eck, B. E., Fowler, M., Tisdale, T. Eddington, L., Simmerok, B., Colachico, D. Building a faith integration program from the ground up. Panel presentation at the International Forum on Christian Higher Education. Dallas, Texas.
03/06 Tisdale, T., Jones, J., Bland, E. Hoffman, L., & Hoffman, M. CAPS and Psychoanalysis: A fifty year relationship reviewed and reaffirmed. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International. Cincinnati, Ohio.
03/06 Eck, B., Stevenson, D., & Tisdale, T. Teaching integration courses: Models, methods & mentors. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International. Cincinnati, Ohio.
03/06 Seeberger, C. A., Tisdale, T. C., Reimer, K., & Sarton, J. The role of chronic pelvic pain in sexual pain disorders. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association. Las Vegas, Nevada.
04/05 Tisdale, T. C., Brokaw, B. F. & Grizzle, A. F. Growing Intimacy with God, Self and Others Through Church Ministries. Proposal accepted for Christian Association for Psychological Studies International.
04/05 Brokaw, B. F., Tisdale, T. C., Grizzle, A. F. & Thurston, N. S. Storying integration. Proposal accepted for Christian Association for Psychological Studies International.
10/04 Tisdale, T. C. Faith creates Scholarship creates faith. Faith in the Academy Conference, Messiah College, Grantham, PA.
03/04 Bledsoe, T.S., Scott, S., Stanton, M., Tisdale, T.C., Garrett, A. & Tavegia, B. (2004, March). Two approaches to psychotherapy in a multimedia environment. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the California Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
01/04 Tisdale, T. C. A call to connect: A reflection and dialogue on clinical practice as vocation. Continuing Education seminar presented to the San Gabriel Valley regional meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Azusa, CA.
01/04 Dueck, A., Sorenson, R., and Tisdale, T. C. Internalizing integration. A panel discussion for The Southern California Student Chapter of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies West, Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA
08/03 Yarhouse, M & Tisdale, T. C. (Co-chairs). Addressing religious diversity in graduate
training programs. Symposium at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.
06/03 Tisdale, T. C. & Brokaw, D. (Co-chairs). Teaching integration in three radically
different academic environments. Symposium at the annual international convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Anaheim, CA.
03/03 Tisdale, T. C. Whose God is it anyway? Addressing religion and spirituality issues
during intake and treatment. Workshop presented at the Pacific Clinics bi-annual conference, Spirituality and Mental Health: Continuing the Dialogue, Los Angeles, CA.
04/02 Tisdale, T. C. Uncovering Patients’ Operational Theology: Will the Real God Please Stand Up? In Randall Sorensen (Chair), Will the real God please stand up? Working with clients’ God representations. International Convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Chicago, IL.
11/01 Tisdale, T. C. Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religious Experience: A Survey of Selected Theoretical and Empirical Findings with Clinical Implications. In D. Hammer (Chair), Building a Vision of Interdisciplinary Research: The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Care. Forum conducted at The Danielsen Institute at Boston University, Boston, MA.
10/00 Jordan, M. R., Bohn, C. R., Devor, N. G., Doehring, C., Schlauch, C., Tisdale, T. C.
Spirituality and Psychotherapy Conference, Boston University, The Danielsen Institute, Boston, MA.
04/00 Roy D. E., Bohn, C. R., Jones, J. W., Tisdale, T. C., Doehring, C. The Wabash
Consultation: A report. Panel presentation at the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Williamsburg, VA.
08/98 Tisdale, T. C. Experiencing God, self, others: Comparison of Jews, Muslims, and Protestants. In J. McDargh (Chair), Assessing religiosity: A review of research results, methodologies, and instrumentation. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
08/94 Edwards, K. J., Kemperman, S. R., Key, T., & Tisdale, T. Evaluating object relations inpatient treatment for religiously committed patients. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA.
08/94 Cloud, H., Townsend, J., Okamoto, T., Edwards, K., & Tisdale, T. An examination of object relations’ treatment for religiously committed patients. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA.
08/94 Hall, T., Tisdale, T. C., & Brokaw, B. Assessment of religious factors in Christian clients: A review of selected instruments for research and clinical use. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Seminar on Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religious Experience, Pasadena, CA.
08/94 Brokaw, B., & Tisdale, T. C. Summary of measures of object relations. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Seminar on Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religious Experience, Pasadena, CA.
06/94 Tisdale, T., Edwards, K., Brokaw, B., Cloud, H., Townsend, J., & Okamoto, T. Impact of psychotherapy treatment on level of object relations development, God image, and self-esteem. Paper presented at the 6th Symposium for Psychology and Religion, Lund, Sweden.
08/93 Tisdale, T. C., Brokaw, B. F., Edwards, K. J., & Key, T. L. Impact of psychotherapy treatment on level of object relations development, God image, and self-esteem. In J. W. Jones (Chair), Varieties of psychoanalytic research on religion. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
University Based
07/07 Tisdale, T.C. A Three-fold charge: Micah 6:8. MA hooding ceremony, Azusa Pacific University.
07/06 Tisdale, T. C. Remember your calling. MA hooding ceremony, Azusa Pacific University.
06/06 Tisdale, T. C. Object Relations Theory: An Overview. Presentation to Clinical Psychology Class, Theories of Change and Empirically Validated Treatments, Azusa Pacific University, Department of Graduate Psychology
07/05 Tisdale, T. C. Three C’s of commencement. MA hooding ceremony, Azusa Pacific University.
06/05 Tisdale, T. C. Object Relations Theory: An Overview. Presentation to Clinical Psychology Class, Theories of Change and Empirically Validated Treatments, Azusa Pacific University, Department of Graduate Psychology
05/05 Tisdale, T. C. A Comparison of Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant Faith Groups on the Relationship Between Level of Object Relations Development and Experience of God and Self. Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology Integration Research Group, Pasadena, CA.
11/04 Tisdale, T. C. What is integration: Reflections after 7 years. Chapel service at Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA.
09/04 Tisdale, T. C. Rosemead: A living legacy. Presentation at the building dedication ceremony for Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA.
09/04 Tisdale, T. C. Bringing Faith to Life. Presentation at the New Faculty Orientation, Azusa Pacific University.
08/03 Tisdale, T. C. Resources for Research in Religion. Presentation to Doctor of Ministry Class, CDMN 704, Research and Design, Azusa Pacific University, Haggard School of Theology.
07/02 Tisdale, T. C. Resources for Research in Religion. Presentation to Doctor of Ministry Class, CDMN 704, Research and Design, Azusa Pacific University, Haggard School of Theology.
05/02 Tisdale, T. C. Integration from an object relations theoretical perspective. In Marv Erisman, Ph.D. (Chair), Bringing Together Values, Beliefs, and Clinical Practice: Faculty Perspectives on Intradisciplinary Integration, Azusa Pacific University.
02/01 Hofmann, S. & Tisdale, T. C. Cognitive-behavioral treatment of schizophrenia, Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Boston Medical Center, Boston University.
12/00 Tisdale, T.C. Spirituality and Psychotherapy: Friday Morning Reflections, Psychotherapy and Spirituality Continuing Education Program, Boston University, The Danielsen Institute, Boston, MA
05/93 Tisdale, T. C. Career opportunities in psychology. Presentation made to Los Altos High School health class regarding careers in health-related fields.
Church Based
11/04 Tisdale, T. C. Wholeness: A gift to your children. Presented at New Song Church, San Dimas, CA.
03/04 Tisdale, T. C. Transformation: His Work, Our Journey. Featured speaker at women’s conference, New Song Church, Forest Home Retreat Center, CA.
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PUBLICATIONS
2008 Tisdale, T. C. New Wineskins for New Wine: A Paradigm Shift for a Relational Integration of Theology and Psychology. [Review of the book Transforming Spirituality: Integrating Theology and Psychology ], Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, 1, 116-121.
2007 Tisdale, T. C. From the shadow of the object to the shadow of the almighty: A story of transformation. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 35, 52-64.
2004 Stanton, M., Tisdale, T. C., Welsh, R. K., Houskamp, B. M., and Tavegia, B. Azusa Pacific University: Preparing practitioner-scholars to integrate science and practice in clinical psychology. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 313-319.
2004 Tisdale, T. C. A call to connect: Reflections on clinical practice as vocation. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 249-253.
2004 Tisdale, T. C. Furthering holistic approaches to clinical care. [Review of the book Spirituality in clinical practice: Incorporating the spiritual dimension in psychotherapy]. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 32, 146-147.
2004 Tisdale, T. C., Doehring, C. R, & Lorraine-Poirier, V. Three voices, one song: Perspectives on the care of persons from a psychologist, spiritual director, and pastoral counselor. In G. Moon & D. Benner (Eds.), Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls (pp. 219-244). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
2003 Tisdale, T. C. Listening and responding to spiritual issues in psychotherapy: An interdisciplinary perspective. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 22, 262-272.
2003 Tisdale, T. C., Doehring, C. R., & Lorraine-Poirier, V. Three voices, one song: A psychologist, spiritual director and pastoral counselor share perspectives on providing care. Journal of Psychology and Theology,31, 52-68.
1999 Tisdale, T. C. The Spiritual Assessment Inventory: A review. In P. Hill, R. Butman, and R. Hood (Eds.), Measures of Religious Behavior. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
Tisdale, T. C. The God and Family Questionnaires: A review. In P. Hill, R. Butman, and R. Hood (Eds.), Measures of Religious Behavior. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
Tisdale, T. C. The Faith Maturity Scale: A review. In P. Hill, R. Butman, and R. Hood (Eds.), Measures of Religious Behavior. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
1997 Tisdale, T. C., Key, T. L., Edwards, K. J., Brokaw, B. F., Kemperman, S. R., Cloud, H., Townsend, J., & Okamoto, T. Impact of treatment on God image and personal adjustment, and correlation of God image to personal adjustment and object relations development. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 25, 227-239.
1994 Hall, T., Tisdale, T. C., & Brokaw, B. Assessment of religious dimensions in Christian clients: A review of selected instruments for research and clinical use. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 22, 395-421.
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GRANTS
06/00 Massachusetts Women’s Home Missionary Union
Grant award: $10,000
To provide psychotherapy services to low income clients of the
Pastoral Care and Counseling Center of the
Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford
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APPOINTMENTS AND HONORS
2008-2009 Visiting Member, Senior Common Room, Regent’s Park College, Oxford University
2004-2007 Member, Committee for the Formulation of Practice Guidelines on Religious/Spiritual Issues and Approaches, Psychology of Religion (Division 36), American Psychological Association
2006-2007 Lilly Foundation Fellow in the Arts and Humanities
Azusa Pacific University
2005-2007 Advisory Board for 50th anniversary issue of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity (JPC) of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
2004-2007 Chair, Academic Study Group: Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religion,
Christian Association for Psychological Studies International
2004-2007 Area Coordinator, San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena Chapter, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
2003-2007 Member, Academic Subcommittee, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
2004-2006 Member, Pacific Clinics’ 2006 Spirituality and Mental Health Conference Task Force
08/91-05/97 Graduate Scholarship, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
1994 Student of the Year, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
1994 Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges
Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology
09/92-05/95 Student Government, Rosemead School of Psychology
President (06/94-05/95), Vice President (08/93-05/94), Curriculum Committee Student Representative (09/92-05/93)
1979 Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges
Radford College, Radford, VA
1975 Chamber of Commerce Higher Education Grant
City of Fairfax, VA
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UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
2005-2006 Chair, Faith Integration Task Force
2005-2006 Co-Chair, 2014 Academic Vision Faith Integration Sub-committee
2005-2006 Co-Chair, Search Committee, Faith Integration Director
2004-2006 Vice-Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on University Positional Statements
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AFFILIATIONS
04-07 APA Division 39 (Psychoanalysis)
01-07 APA Division 12 (Society for Clinical Psychology)
01-07 California Psychological Association
01-07 APA Division 2 (Society for the Teaching of Psychology)
93-07 APA Division 36 (Psychology of Religion)
92-07 Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
91-07 American Psychological Association
03-05 American Association of Christian Counselors
00-01 Massachusetts Association of Pastoral Counselors
96-01 Massachusetts Psychological Association
96-98 Massachusetts Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (Division 39)
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
07/85-08/91 TRW Systems Integration Group
Fairfax, VA
Held positions of increasing responsibility from Business Analyst to Project Control Administrator. Managed program business office for $100+M contracts with the U. S. Navy. Approved all financial reports prepared for internal and external management, oversaw budgeting and forecasting efforts, participated in contract conversion activities, acted as proposal or cost volume manager for contract and engineering change proposals. Hired, trained, and evaluated staff. Received two division awards for participation in cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts. Chosen as contract employee of the month in May, 1996. Security clearance: Secret, inactive.
06/79-07/85 Held administrative positions in public and private business sectors. Duties included, but were not limited to: writing grant proposals, preparing annual financial reports for non-profit business, performing general accounting and administrative functions, hiring and training staff and volunteers.
GRADUATE COURSES
Supervised Clinical Labs Clinical Practica
Psychotherapy with Adolescents Prepracticum
Group Psychotherapy Practicum I: Adolescent
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy I Practicum II: Outpatient
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy II Practicum III: Outpatient
Brief Psychotherapies (Psychodynamic) Practicum IV: Inpatient
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy Practicum Elective: Outpatient
Gestalt Psychotherapy Practicum Elective: Outpatient
Advances Issues in
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Theory Professional Development
Developmental Psychology Cross-Cultural Issues in
Behavior Therapy Clinical Psychology
Personality and Psychopathology I Introduction to Clinical Techniques
Personality and Psychopathology II Seminar in Ethical and
Psychophysiological Processes Professional Issues
Self Psychology College Teaching of Psychology
Grief Therapy (audit) Principles and Practices of
Case Supervision
History and Systems of Psychology
Clinical Psychopharmacology (audit)
Research Psychodiagnostic Assessment
Advanced Statistics Measurement and Assessment I:
Research Design Intellect
Advanced Research Design Measurement and Assessment II:
Research Apprenticeship I and II Personality
Dissertation Research Measurement and Assessment III:
Projectives (Rorschach)
Theology Integration of Psychology
and Theology
Theology I: Systematic Theology Spiritual Direction
Theology II: Wisdom Literature Maturity: Psychological and
Theology III: Major Doctrines Theological Perspectives
Theology IV: Ecclesiology Psychotherapy and Religion
Theology V: Christian Ethics Nature and Scope of Integration
Case Conference in Integration
Psychotherapy with Religiously
Committed Patients
Glendora, CA 91741
USA
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LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
2002-present CA: Licensed Psychologist, #18587
1999-2001 MA: Licensed Psychologist, #7484; Health Service Provider
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EDUCATION
1997 Ph.D., Clinical Psychology Rosemead School of Psychology
GPA: 4.0 Biola University, La Mirada, CA
APA Approved Doctoral Program
Advisor: Beth Fletcher Brokaw, Ph.D.
1993 M.A., Clinical Psychology Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
1991 Psychology course work George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
1979 B.A. Radford University
Radford, VA
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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
07/06-present Professor
09/03-06/06 Associate Professor
09/01-08/03 Assistant Professor
09/01-present Department of Graduate Psychology
Azusa Pacific University
Courses: Theological Foundations, Spiritual Formation and Psychotherapy; Clinical
Practicum V: Interdisciplinary Competency; Techniques of Change C: Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy; Object Relations Theory and Therapy
Teach courses in master’s and doctoral graduate programs in clinical psychology.
Serve as chair and member of doctoral dissertation committees. Co-Chair Interdisciplinary Integration departmental committee. Serve on university advisory committee for the Institute for Faith Integration. Teach practicum level and post doctoral level monthly seminars at the Community Counseling Center, Azusa Pacific University, on addressing religious and spiritual issues in clinical practice.
09/07-08/09 Director, Azusa Oxford Semester
Serve as resident director of semester abroad program at Oxford University. Duties included overseeing all administrative aspects of the program in coordination with Oxford Programme for Undergraduate Studies (OPUS). Taught Faith and Learning colloquium. Provided personal tutorial support to each student. Created and provided sources of spiritual and social support for students.
08/00-08/01 Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Psychology
Department of Counseling Psychology and Religion
Boston University
Supervised practicum students from department of clinical psychology. Acted as liaison between academic departments of Clinical Psychology and Counseling Psychology and Religion. Participated in faculty meetings and departmental committees for both academic departments.
09/00-08/01 Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Graduate School of Psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Primary supervisor for psychology intern from Fuller Theological Seminary. Provided individual supervision and case review for clinical work conducted by intern. Structured and monitored learning goals.
07/96-06/97 Clinical Fellow
Harvard Medical School
Served as psychology intern at Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Mental Health Center. Provided clinical services and participated in educational seminars and conferences sponsored by the Medical School.
09/95-12/95 Undergraduate Instructor
Course: Abnormal Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Prepared and conducted lectures, selected reading materials, developed volunteer projects, constructed and graded exams and assignments for upper division undergraduate students.
09/94-05/96 Clinical Case Supervisor
Courses: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Provided weekly group supervision for two years to masters-level students who were taking a long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy course and for one semester to masters-level students who were taking a brief psychodynamic psychotherapy course. Supervision included reviewing session tapes and transcripts; and evaluating case formulations, development of therapeutic techniques, and intervention strategies. Graded papers and case reports.
08/93-05/96 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Courses: Professional Ethics, Group Psychotherapy, Personality and Psychopathology I and II, Development of Religious Understanding in Children and Adolescents, and Systems of Integration
Coordinated reading materials and assignments including conducting background research and composing related correspondence to publishers and authors. Arranged for guest lecturers to appear in class. Provided guidance to students regarding class projects and assignments. Provided editorial assistance to students regarding APA publication format. Graded research projects, exams, term papers, and assignments.
02/94-05/95 Administrative/Teaching Assistant
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Assisted with planning, coordinating, and hosting the APA re-accreditation site visit including scheduling, correspondence, and serving as student representative to the visiting committee. Coordinated department-sponsored seminars and notification of incoming students.
03/93-04/93 Guest Lecturer
Rosemead School of Psychology
Biola University
Prepared and presented two course lectures on personality theory to undergraduate students taking Introduction to Psychology. Prepared and presented a lecture on development of physical and emotional intimacy to undergraduate students taking Human Sexuality.
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PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
03/02-07/07 Private Practice
Azusa, California
08/00-08/01 Senior Psychologist
The Danielsen Institute
Boston University
Provided clinical services, supervised graduate students and pre-doctoral interns, led seminar for practicum students on integrating faith and clinical practice, chaired research subcommittee, co-led continuing education seminar for advanced clinicians on integrating spirituality and psychotherapy.
09/98-06/00 Director, Pastoral Care and Counseling Center
Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford
New Bedford, MA
Responsible for all aspects of operating the Pastoral Care and Counseling Center. Specific duties included, but were not limited to, providing individual pastoral therapy, supervising staff, co-leading clergy support group and pastoral care case conference, providing individual consultation to pastors and Council staff, networking with community agencies, grant writing and fund raising.
08/98-08/00 Adjunct Therapist
The Danielsen Institute
Boston University
Provide outpatient psychotherapy to clients who present with a variety of diagnoses including depression, anxiety and characterological disorders. Assist with intake training of new students who are completing graduate practicum requirements.
08/97-08/98 Postdoctoral Fellow
Boston University
The Danielsen Institute
Boston, MA
Provided individual outpatient psychotherapy to clients from the university and greater community. Co-led a group for young adult women referred through area universities. Trained and supervised practicum students on intake procedures. Supervised a practicum student as one of two primary supervisors. Provided psychotherapy and pastoral care to elders in East Boston Neighborhood Adult Day Health Center. Conducted team-building series for multi-disciplinary treatment team at Adult Day Health Center. Provided consultation services to staff of Adult Day Health Center regarding crisis intervention with, and differential diagnoses of, elderly patients. Prepared intake evaluations, treatment plans, and quarterly review documentation for all patients. Attended weekly case conferences, staff in-service training, theology seminar, and individual and group supervision.
07/94-05/96 Staff Therapist
Biola Counseling Center
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Provided individual outpatient psychotherapy services to student, staff, and community clients who presented with a variety of diagnostic concerns including depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Utilized crisis intervention, cognitive behavioral, and brief and long-term psychotherapy interventions. Provided on-call emergency consultation services on a rotating basis with other staff therapists.
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CLINICAL TRAINING EXPERIENCE
07/96-06/97 Psychology Intern
Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts Mental Health Center
Boston, MA
Provided case management and psychotherapy services to chronically mentally ill patients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The range of psychiatric diagnoses of patients included the schizophrenias, mood disorders, character disorders and dual diagnoses of substance abuse and Axis I and/or II disorder. Provided brief psychodynamic psychotherapy to graduate students referred from area universities including Harvard Medical and Dental schools and Boston College. Conducted neuropsychological and personality assessments of outpatients and day hospital patients including preparation of an integrated test report. Conducted intake evaluations. Attended training class in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Participated in weekly team meetings; psychopharmacology, diagnostic, and psychotherapy seminars; case conferences; and grand rounds.
09/94-09/95 Psychology Extern
Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
Department of Psychiatry, Division of Psychology
Torrance, CA
Inpatient Unit (06/95-09/95): Co-led weekly psychotherapy group for patients on the hospital locked ward and the Crisis Resolution Unit. Conducted intellectual and personality assessments of patients including preparation of an integrated test report. Participated in weekly grand rounds, milieu meetings, and case conferences.
HIV Services (09/94-08/95): Provided outpatient psychotherapy services for dually diagnosed HIV/AIDS patients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Coordinated referrals for county and community services. Prepared intake evaluations and treatment plans. Conducted neuropsychological and personality assessments including preparation of an integrated test report. Attended weekly individual and group supervision. Attended weekly case conferences, team meetings, and training sessions.
07/93-05/94 Psychology Extern
Loma Linda University Psychiatric Medical Group, Inc.
Loma Linda, CA
Provided individual outpatient psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, and children presenting with a range of diagnoses including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, conduct disorder, ADHD, and personality disorder. Diagnoses of patients often included both a medical and psychiatric condition. Conducted weekly intake evaluations of children and families at a multidisciplinary clinic. Conducted neuropsychological and personality assessments including preparation of integrated test reports.
06/93-05/94 Practicum Therapist
Biola Counseling Center
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Provided long- and short-term psychotherapy services to students, staff, and the community with a range of diagnostic presentations including adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and transvestitism. Conducted intake evaluations. Participated in weekly individual and group supervision. Attended training seminars.
02/93-06/93 Extern in School Psychology
Los Altos High School
Hacienda Heights, CA
Provided counseling to adolescents with a variety of presenting problems including conduct disorder, depression, and sexual abuse. Conducted assessments related to Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings for students with learning disabilities. Co-led process group for students who were identified as high risk for gang involvement.
01/92-05/92 Pre-practicum Therapist
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Learned listening and empathy skills in classroom and lab settings.
Received feedback and supervision via direct observation and videotaping.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
09/00-06/01 Research Assistant
Boston University
Clinician on research project involving development and utilization of cognitive-behavioral treatment for first episode schizophrenia patients (Stefan Hofmann, Ph.D., Principal Investigator) funded by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression.
08/97 Dissertation
Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology
Title: A comparison of Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant faith groups on the relationship between level of object relations development and experience of God and self
Chair: Beth Fletcher Brokaw, Ph.D.
Members: James W. Jones, Ph.D., Psy.D.; Keith J. Edwards, Ph.D., Ph.D.
05/93 Master’s Thesis
Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology
Title: Impact of psychotherapy treatment on level of object relations development, God image, and self-esteem
Advisor: Beth Fletcher Brokaw, Ph.D.
01/92-12/93 Research Assistant
Minirth-Meier Clinic West
Newport Beach, CA
Rosemead School of Psychology
Supervisor: Keith J. Edwards, Ph.D., Ph.D.
Coordinated and conducted data gathering and analysis of inpatient outcome study for the Minirth-Meier Clinic West. Responsibilities included data collection, coding, data entry and analysis for database of 100 patients. Prepared and presented quarterly reports to clinic staff.
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EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
09/07-present Consulting Editor
Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
Provide blind peer review of manuscripts submitted for publication
06/97-present Contributing Editor
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Provide blind peer review of manuscripts submitted for publication
2004-present Guest Reviewer
Journal of Psychology and Christianity
International Journal for the Psychology of Religion
Served as guest reviewer of manuscripts being considered for publication.
06/96-06/97 Co-editor, 25-year anniversary issue
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Patricia Pike, Ph.D., Editor
Developed conception and design for a two-part 25-year anniversary issue of refereed journal including selecting section editors, reviewing and approving articles and content for each issue, and collaborating with authors, section editors and co-editor regarding publication schedule.
07/94-06/96 Associate Editor
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Patricia Pike, Ph.D., Editor
Made publication decisions for refereed journal. Maintained and expanded editorial board. Supervised and directed efforts of technical editor, journal file editor, and book review editor. Assisted with development of campaign to solicit advertising for the Journal. Assisted with maintenance and expansion of abstracting/indexing and journal exchange programs.
06/92-06/94 Technical Editor
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Patricia Pike, Ph.D., Editor
Coordinated production of quarterly journal including editing each issue according to APA publication manual, corresponding with authors and contributing editors, and interfacing with the editor and managing editor regarding business and production issues. Supervised editorial assistant and journal file editor.
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PRESENTATIONS
International/National/Regional
05/09 Tisdale, T. C. Holistic Approaches to Lay, Pastoral, and Clinical Counseling. Invited presentation to Alliance Graduate School and Philippine Association of Pastoral Counselors. Manila, Philippines.
05/09 Tisdale, T. C. Personal Wholeness as a Foundation for Ministry. Invited presentation to Navigators. Manila, Philippines.
11/07 Morgan, J. P., Reimer, K., Bustrum, J., & Tisdale, T. Being a peacemaker: Muslim and Christian peacemakers’ faith-based values. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Moral Education. New York, NY.
08/07 Seeberger, C. A., Tisdale, T. C., & Buehler, S. Sex therapy: A systemic view in theory and treatment. Poster presentation at the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.
08/07 Kuhn, L., Tisdale, T. C., Stanton, M., & Cheung, S. Differentiation and integration: An interdisciplinary systems perspective on spiritual growth. Paper presentation at the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.
08/07 Bledsoe, T.S., Scott, S., Stanton, M., Tisdale, T.C., Garrett, A. & Tavegia, B. A
Multimedia/DVD Approach to Training Clinicians in Two Psychotherapy Modalities. Paper presentation at the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.
04/06 Boyd, C. A., Eck, B. E., Fowler, M., Tisdale, T. Eddington, L., Simmerok, B., Colachico, D. Building a faith integration program from the ground up. Panel presentation at the International Forum on Christian Higher Education. Dallas, Texas.
03/06 Tisdale, T., Jones, J., Bland, E. Hoffman, L., & Hoffman, M. CAPS and Psychoanalysis: A fifty year relationship reviewed and reaffirmed. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International. Cincinnati, Ohio.
03/06 Eck, B., Stevenson, D., & Tisdale, T. Teaching integration courses: Models, methods & mentors. Panel presentation at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies International. Cincinnati, Ohio.
03/06 Seeberger, C. A., Tisdale, T. C., Reimer, K., & Sarton, J. The role of chronic pelvic pain in sexual pain disorders. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association. Las Vegas, Nevada.
04/05 Tisdale, T. C., Brokaw, B. F. & Grizzle, A. F. Growing Intimacy with God, Self and Others Through Church Ministries. Proposal accepted for Christian Association for Psychological Studies International.
04/05 Brokaw, B. F., Tisdale, T. C., Grizzle, A. F. & Thurston, N. S. Storying integration. Proposal accepted for Christian Association for Psychological Studies International.
10/04 Tisdale, T. C. Faith creates Scholarship creates faith. Faith in the Academy Conference, Messiah College, Grantham, PA.
03/04 Bledsoe, T.S., Scott, S., Stanton, M., Tisdale, T.C., Garrett, A. & Tavegia, B. (2004, March). Two approaches to psychotherapy in a multimedia environment. Poster session presented at the annual convention of the California Psychological Association, San Diego, CA.
01/04 Tisdale, T. C. A call to connect: A reflection and dialogue on clinical practice as vocation. Continuing Education seminar presented to the San Gabriel Valley regional meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Azusa, CA.
01/04 Dueck, A., Sorenson, R., and Tisdale, T. C. Internalizing integration. A panel discussion for The Southern California Student Chapter of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies West, Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA
08/03 Yarhouse, M & Tisdale, T. C. (Co-chairs). Addressing religious diversity in graduate
training programs. Symposium at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Ontario.
06/03 Tisdale, T. C. & Brokaw, D. (Co-chairs). Teaching integration in three radically
different academic environments. Symposium at the annual international convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Anaheim, CA.
03/03 Tisdale, T. C. Whose God is it anyway? Addressing religion and spirituality issues
during intake and treatment. Workshop presented at the Pacific Clinics bi-annual conference, Spirituality and Mental Health: Continuing the Dialogue, Los Angeles, CA.
04/02 Tisdale, T. C. Uncovering Patients’ Operational Theology: Will the Real God Please Stand Up? In Randall Sorensen (Chair), Will the real God please stand up? Working with clients’ God representations. International Convention of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Chicago, IL.
11/01 Tisdale, T. C. Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religious Experience: A Survey of Selected Theoretical and Empirical Findings with Clinical Implications. In D. Hammer (Chair), Building a Vision of Interdisciplinary Research: The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health Care. Forum conducted at The Danielsen Institute at Boston University, Boston, MA.
10/00 Jordan, M. R., Bohn, C. R., Devor, N. G., Doehring, C., Schlauch, C., Tisdale, T. C.
Spirituality and Psychotherapy Conference, Boston University, The Danielsen Institute, Boston, MA.
04/00 Roy D. E., Bohn, C. R., Jones, J. W., Tisdale, T. C., Doehring, C. The Wabash
Consultation: A report. Panel presentation at the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Williamsburg, VA.
08/98 Tisdale, T. C. Experiencing God, self, others: Comparison of Jews, Muslims, and Protestants. In J. McDargh (Chair), Assessing religiosity: A review of research results, methodologies, and instrumentation. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.
08/94 Edwards, K. J., Kemperman, S. R., Key, T., & Tisdale, T. Evaluating object relations inpatient treatment for religiously committed patients. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA.
08/94 Cloud, H., Townsend, J., Okamoto, T., Edwards, K., & Tisdale, T. An examination of object relations’ treatment for religiously committed patients. Paper presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA.
08/94 Hall, T., Tisdale, T. C., & Brokaw, B. Assessment of religious factors in Christian clients: A review of selected instruments for research and clinical use. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Seminar on Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religious Experience, Pasadena, CA.
08/94 Brokaw, B., & Tisdale, T. C. Summary of measures of object relations. Paper presented at the Ninth Annual Seminar on Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religious Experience, Pasadena, CA.
06/94 Tisdale, T., Edwards, K., Brokaw, B., Cloud, H., Townsend, J., & Okamoto, T. Impact of psychotherapy treatment on level of object relations development, God image, and self-esteem. Paper presented at the 6th Symposium for Psychology and Religion, Lund, Sweden.
08/93 Tisdale, T. C., Brokaw, B. F., Edwards, K. J., & Key, T. L. Impact of psychotherapy treatment on level of object relations development, God image, and self-esteem. In J. W. Jones (Chair), Varieties of psychoanalytic research on religion. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.
University Based
07/07 Tisdale, T.C. A Three-fold charge: Micah 6:8. MA hooding ceremony, Azusa Pacific University.
07/06 Tisdale, T. C. Remember your calling. MA hooding ceremony, Azusa Pacific University.
06/06 Tisdale, T. C. Object Relations Theory: An Overview. Presentation to Clinical Psychology Class, Theories of Change and Empirically Validated Treatments, Azusa Pacific University, Department of Graduate Psychology
07/05 Tisdale, T. C. Three C’s of commencement. MA hooding ceremony, Azusa Pacific University.
06/05 Tisdale, T. C. Object Relations Theory: An Overview. Presentation to Clinical Psychology Class, Theories of Change and Empirically Validated Treatments, Azusa Pacific University, Department of Graduate Psychology
05/05 Tisdale, T. C. A Comparison of Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant Faith Groups on the Relationship Between Level of Object Relations Development and Experience of God and Self. Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology Integration Research Group, Pasadena, CA.
11/04 Tisdale, T. C. What is integration: Reflections after 7 years. Chapel service at Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA.
09/04 Tisdale, T. C. Rosemead: A living legacy. Presentation at the building dedication ceremony for Rosemead School of Psychology, La Mirada, CA.
09/04 Tisdale, T. C. Bringing Faith to Life. Presentation at the New Faculty Orientation, Azusa Pacific University.
08/03 Tisdale, T. C. Resources for Research in Religion. Presentation to Doctor of Ministry Class, CDMN 704, Research and Design, Azusa Pacific University, Haggard School of Theology.
07/02 Tisdale, T. C. Resources for Research in Religion. Presentation to Doctor of Ministry Class, CDMN 704, Research and Design, Azusa Pacific University, Haggard School of Theology.
05/02 Tisdale, T. C. Integration from an object relations theoretical perspective. In Marv Erisman, Ph.D. (Chair), Bringing Together Values, Beliefs, and Clinical Practice: Faculty Perspectives on Intradisciplinary Integration, Azusa Pacific University.
02/01 Hofmann, S. & Tisdale, T. C. Cognitive-behavioral treatment of schizophrenia, Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Boston Medical Center, Boston University.
12/00 Tisdale, T.C. Spirituality and Psychotherapy: Friday Morning Reflections, Psychotherapy and Spirituality Continuing Education Program, Boston University, The Danielsen Institute, Boston, MA
05/93 Tisdale, T. C. Career opportunities in psychology. Presentation made to Los Altos High School health class regarding careers in health-related fields.
Church Based
11/04 Tisdale, T. C. Wholeness: A gift to your children. Presented at New Song Church, San Dimas, CA.
03/04 Tisdale, T. C. Transformation: His Work, Our Journey. Featured speaker at women’s conference, New Song Church, Forest Home Retreat Center, CA.
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PUBLICATIONS
2008 Tisdale, T. C. New Wineskins for New Wine: A Paradigm Shift for a Relational Integration of Theology and Psychology. [Review of the book Transforming Spirituality: Integrating Theology and Psychology ], Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, 1, 116-121.
2007 Tisdale, T. C. From the shadow of the object to the shadow of the almighty: A story of transformation. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 35, 52-64.
2004 Stanton, M., Tisdale, T. C., Welsh, R. K., Houskamp, B. M., and Tavegia, B. Azusa Pacific University: Preparing practitioner-scholars to integrate science and practice in clinical psychology. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 313-319.
2004 Tisdale, T. C. A call to connect: Reflections on clinical practice as vocation. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 249-253.
2004 Tisdale, T. C. Furthering holistic approaches to clinical care. [Review of the book Spirituality in clinical practice: Incorporating the spiritual dimension in psychotherapy]. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 32, 146-147.
2004 Tisdale, T. C., Doehring, C. R, & Lorraine-Poirier, V. Three voices, one song: Perspectives on the care of persons from a psychologist, spiritual director, and pastoral counselor. In G. Moon & D. Benner (Eds.), Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls (pp. 219-244). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
2003 Tisdale, T. C. Listening and responding to spiritual issues in psychotherapy: An interdisciplinary perspective. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 22, 262-272.
2003 Tisdale, T. C., Doehring, C. R., & Lorraine-Poirier, V. Three voices, one song: A psychologist, spiritual director and pastoral counselor share perspectives on providing care. Journal of Psychology and Theology,31, 52-68.
1999 Tisdale, T. C. The Spiritual Assessment Inventory: A review. In P. Hill, R. Butman, and R. Hood (Eds.), Measures of Religious Behavior. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
Tisdale, T. C. The God and Family Questionnaires: A review. In P. Hill, R. Butman, and R. Hood (Eds.), Measures of Religious Behavior. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
Tisdale, T. C. The Faith Maturity Scale: A review. In P. Hill, R. Butman, and R. Hood (Eds.), Measures of Religious Behavior. Birmingham, AL: Religious Education Press.
1997 Tisdale, T. C., Key, T. L., Edwards, K. J., Brokaw, B. F., Kemperman, S. R., Cloud, H., Townsend, J., & Okamoto, T. Impact of treatment on God image and personal adjustment, and correlation of God image to personal adjustment and object relations development. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 25, 227-239.
1994 Hall, T., Tisdale, T. C., & Brokaw, B. Assessment of religious dimensions in Christian clients: A review of selected instruments for research and clinical use. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 22, 395-421.
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GRANTS
06/00 Massachusetts Women’s Home Missionary Union
Grant award: $10,000
To provide psychotherapy services to low income clients of the
Pastoral Care and Counseling Center of the
Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford
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APPOINTMENTS AND HONORS
2008-2009 Visiting Member, Senior Common Room, Regent’s Park College, Oxford University
2004-2007 Member, Committee for the Formulation of Practice Guidelines on Religious/Spiritual Issues and Approaches, Psychology of Religion (Division 36), American Psychological Association
2006-2007 Lilly Foundation Fellow in the Arts and Humanities
Azusa Pacific University
2005-2007 Advisory Board for 50th anniversary issue of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity (JPC) of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
2004-2007 Chair, Academic Study Group: Contemporary Psychoanalysis and Religion,
Christian Association for Psychological Studies International
2004-2007 Area Coordinator, San Gabriel Valley/Pasadena Chapter, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
2003-2007 Member, Academic Subcommittee, Christian Association for Psychological Studies
2004-2006 Member, Pacific Clinics’ 2006 Spirituality and Mental Health Conference Task Force
08/91-05/97 Graduate Scholarship, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
1994 Student of the Year, Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
1994 Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges
Biola University, Rosemead School of Psychology
09/92-05/95 Student Government, Rosemead School of Psychology
President (06/94-05/95), Vice President (08/93-05/94), Curriculum Committee Student Representative (09/92-05/93)
1979 Who’s Who in American Universities and Colleges
Radford College, Radford, VA
1975 Chamber of Commerce Higher Education Grant
City of Fairfax, VA
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UNIVERSITY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
2005-2006 Chair, Faith Integration Task Force
2005-2006 Co-Chair, 2014 Academic Vision Faith Integration Sub-committee
2005-2006 Co-Chair, Search Committee, Faith Integration Director
2004-2006 Vice-Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on University Positional Statements
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AFFILIATIONS
04-07 APA Division 39 (Psychoanalysis)
01-07 APA Division 12 (Society for Clinical Psychology)
01-07 California Psychological Association
01-07 APA Division 2 (Society for the Teaching of Psychology)
93-07 APA Division 36 (Psychology of Religion)
92-07 Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
91-07 American Psychological Association
03-05 American Association of Christian Counselors
00-01 Massachusetts Association of Pastoral Counselors
96-01 Massachusetts Psychological Association
96-98 Massachusetts Association for Psychoanalytic Psychology (Division 39)
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
07/85-08/91 TRW Systems Integration Group
Fairfax, VA
Held positions of increasing responsibility from Business Analyst to Project Control Administrator. Managed program business office for $100+M contracts with the U. S. Navy. Approved all financial reports prepared for internal and external management, oversaw budgeting and forecasting efforts, participated in contract conversion activities, acted as proposal or cost volume manager for contract and engineering change proposals. Hired, trained, and evaluated staff. Received two division awards for participation in cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts. Chosen as contract employee of the month in May, 1996. Security clearance: Secret, inactive.
06/79-07/85 Held administrative positions in public and private business sectors. Duties included, but were not limited to: writing grant proposals, preparing annual financial reports for non-profit business, performing general accounting and administrative functions, hiring and training staff and volunteers.
GRADUATE COURSES
Supervised Clinical Labs Clinical Practica
Psychotherapy with Adolescents Prepracticum
Group Psychotherapy Practicum I: Adolescent
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy I Practicum II: Outpatient
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy II Practicum III: Outpatient
Brief Psychotherapies (Psychodynamic) Practicum IV: Inpatient
Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy Practicum Elective: Outpatient
Gestalt Psychotherapy Practicum Elective: Outpatient
Advances Issues in
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Theory Professional Development
Developmental Psychology Cross-Cultural Issues in
Behavior Therapy Clinical Psychology
Personality and Psychopathology I Introduction to Clinical Techniques
Personality and Psychopathology II Seminar in Ethical and
Psychophysiological Processes Professional Issues
Self Psychology College Teaching of Psychology
Grief Therapy (audit) Principles and Practices of
Case Supervision
History and Systems of Psychology
Clinical Psychopharmacology (audit)
Research Psychodiagnostic Assessment
Advanced Statistics Measurement and Assessment I:
Research Design Intellect
Advanced Research Design Measurement and Assessment II:
Research Apprenticeship I and II Personality
Dissertation Research Measurement and Assessment III:
Projectives (Rorschach)
Theology Integration of Psychology
and Theology
Theology I: Systematic Theology Spiritual Direction
Theology II: Wisdom Literature Maturity: Psychological and
Theology III: Major Doctrines Theological Perspectives
Theology IV: Ecclesiology Psychotherapy and Religion
Theology V: Christian Ethics Nature and Scope of Integration
Case Conference in Integration
Psychotherapy with Religiously
Committed Patients
Nov 2009 Doctorate Module: Emotional Health of a Pastor
Bibliography
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2. Anderson, Ray. 2001. The shape of practical theology. IVP.
3. Barna, George. 1993. Today’s pastors. Regal Books
4. Barton, Ruth. 2008. Strengthening the soul of your leadership. IVP.
5. Brain, Peter. 2004. Going the distance. Matthias Media.
6. Galli Richard, Galli Mark, & Ortberg John. 1994. Dangers, toils & snares. Multomah.
7. Galloway, John. 2003. Ministry loves company. WJK Press.
8. Greenfield, Guy. 2001. The wounded minister. Baker Books.
9. Hansen, David. 1994. The art of pastoring: Ministry without all the answers. IVP.
10. Kouzes, James, & Posner, Barry. 2002. Leadership: The challenge. Jossey-Bass.
11. Lamb, Jonathon. 2006. Integrity: Leading with God watching. IVP
12. Lee, Cameron, & Balswick, Jack. 1989. Life in the glasshouse. Zondervan.
13. London, HB, & Wiseman, Neil. 1993. Pastors at risk. Victor Books.
14. McBurney, Louis. 1986. Counselling Christian workers. Word Books.
15. McIntosh, Gary, & Rima, Samuel. 1997. Overcoming the dark side of leadership. Baker
16. Merrill, Dean. 1985. Clergy couples in crisis. Word Books
17. Nouwen, Henri. 1989. In the name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian leadership. Crossroad.
18. Peterson, Eugene. 1987. Working the angles: The shape of pastoral integrity. Eerdsman.
19. Peterson, Eugene, & Dawn, Marva. 1999. The unnecessary pastor: Eerdsman.
20. Prior, Kenneth. 1990. Perils of leadership. IVP.
21. Rima, Samuel. 2000. Leading from the inside out: The art of self-leadership. Baker.
22. Sciacca, Fran. 1992. Wounded saints. Baker.
23. Shelley, Marshall. 1988. The healthy, hectic home. Word Books.
24. Svenson, Richard, 1992. Margins. NavPress
25. Svenson, Richard, 1998. The overload syndrome. NavPress
26. Ulstein, Stefan.1993. Pastors [off the record]. IVP
27. Wilson, Todd, & Hoffman, Brad. 2007. Preventing ministry failure. IVP
1. Anderson, Fil. 2004. Running on empty. Waterbrook Press.
2. Anderson, Ray. 2001. The shape of practical theology. IVP.
3. Barna, George. 1993. Today’s pastors. Regal Books
4. Barton, Ruth. 2008. Strengthening the soul of your leadership. IVP.
5. Brain, Peter. 2004. Going the distance. Matthias Media.
6. Galli Richard, Galli Mark, & Ortberg John. 1994. Dangers, toils & snares. Multomah.
7. Galloway, John. 2003. Ministry loves company. WJK Press.
8. Greenfield, Guy. 2001. The wounded minister. Baker Books.
9. Hansen, David. 1994. The art of pastoring: Ministry without all the answers. IVP.
10. Kouzes, James, & Posner, Barry. 2002. Leadership: The challenge. Jossey-Bass.
11. Lamb, Jonathon. 2006. Integrity: Leading with God watching. IVP
12. Lee, Cameron, & Balswick, Jack. 1989. Life in the glasshouse. Zondervan.
13. London, HB, & Wiseman, Neil. 1993. Pastors at risk. Victor Books.
14. McBurney, Louis. 1986. Counselling Christian workers. Word Books.
15. McIntosh, Gary, & Rima, Samuel. 1997. Overcoming the dark side of leadership. Baker
16. Merrill, Dean. 1985. Clergy couples in crisis. Word Books
17. Nouwen, Henri. 1989. In the name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian leadership. Crossroad.
18. Peterson, Eugene. 1987. Working the angles: The shape of pastoral integrity. Eerdsman.
19. Peterson, Eugene, & Dawn, Marva. 1999. The unnecessary pastor: Eerdsman.
20. Prior, Kenneth. 1990. Perils of leadership. IVP.
21. Rima, Samuel. 2000. Leading from the inside out: The art of self-leadership. Baker.
22. Sciacca, Fran. 1992. Wounded saints. Baker.
23. Shelley, Marshall. 1988. The healthy, hectic home. Word Books.
24. Svenson, Richard, 1992. Margins. NavPress
25. Svenson, Richard, 1998. The overload syndrome. NavPress
26. Ulstein, Stefan.1993. Pastors [off the record]. IVP
27. Wilson, Todd, & Hoffman, Brad. 2007. Preventing ministry failure. IVP
This life is too short to play church games
Why Some Great Churches Are No Longer Great
Tue, Aug. 04, 2009 Posted: 11:53 AM EDT
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The names of the churches stare back at me.
There are 876 churches in all. Most of them have their names written in my books. They are Effective Evangelistic Churches, High Expectation Churches, Standout Churches, and Breakout Churches. Three books were written on these churches. My teams did hundreds of hours of research.
Though quantification of church health is difficult, we attempted to look at health from several perspectives. Evangelistic health. Discipleship health. Doctrinal health. Fellowship health. Worship health.
We know that our measurements are fallible, but we still think we identified some of the greatest churches in America.
But now some of the names stare back at me. Not all of the names. Just some of the names.
From Great to Mediocrity
The names I am seeing right now are churches that are no longer great. They have fallen from the lists. They no longer meet the criteria.
We found some of the fallen churches from statistical follow-up. We found others in consultations, and still others from familiarity with the churches. Some people told us that other great churches had fallen on tough times. And some people even questioned if our studies had validity since those churches had fallen from greatness.
Again, we make no claim of infallibility in our research. But we do believe that our research is sound. The studies that we did, however, were mostly “rear-view mirror” studies. We looked at churches from the past several years to the present. But past accomplishments are no guarantee for future health. Churches can reverse their positive trends.
It’s those churches whose names are staring at me.
Hubris, Denial, and Nostalgia
Of course, the single word question that disturbs me is “Why?” I am tempted to lead another study, this time on fallen churches, but I do have sufficient information for now to see how the fall begins. I classify the reasons into three words, and they are not mutually exclusive.
Hubris. The word means pride or excessive self-confidence. Here it refers to church leaders who have seen great days at their churches, and who are convinced that their churches are the models for others to emulate. They talk about the methods they used, instead of the biblical principles and passions behind the methods. Since theirs was such an effective church in the past, the leaders see little need to do things differently today.
Denial. I took an entire blog earlier this week to discuss this issue. It’s a characteristic of church leaders of fallen churches. They simply don’t want to face the facts. The church is not as evangelistic as it once was. People are not growing in the Word as in the past. Expectations are lower, and so is morale.
Nostalgia. Most churches have a period in their history that stands out above others. But some churches still live in that period though it’s long past. Nostalgia is fine if it is simply the act of fond memories. Nostalgia is sinful if it keeps the church from moving forward in Great Commission obedience.
What Now?
Where do these churches go now? Is it possible to move from mediocrity to greatness back to mediocrity and then back again to greatness?
Absolutely. All things are possible through God.
The first step is repentance, a confession of any sins of pride or self-sufficiency.
The next step is a reality check. Instead of living off the past of recognitions and accolades, it’s time to have a hard look in the mirror. A church can’t get well if it’s unwilling to admit it’s sick.
Then the church needs to learn its community again. Make no assumptions that the present is like the past. Get accurate information. Live incarnationally. And then contextualize for the new realities, not those of the past.
Finally, move toward radical obedience. This life is too short to play church games. Time is running out fast.
And then, the once great church can, in God’s power, be great again.
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Dr. Thom Rainer is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Thom S. Rainer
Christian Post Guest Columnist
Tue, Aug. 04, 2009 Posted: 11:53 AM EDT
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The names of the churches stare back at me.
There are 876 churches in all. Most of them have their names written in my books. They are Effective Evangelistic Churches, High Expectation Churches, Standout Churches, and Breakout Churches. Three books were written on these churches. My teams did hundreds of hours of research.
Though quantification of church health is difficult, we attempted to look at health from several perspectives. Evangelistic health. Discipleship health. Doctrinal health. Fellowship health. Worship health.
We know that our measurements are fallible, but we still think we identified some of the greatest churches in America.
But now some of the names stare back at me. Not all of the names. Just some of the names.
From Great to Mediocrity
The names I am seeing right now are churches that are no longer great. They have fallen from the lists. They no longer meet the criteria.
We found some of the fallen churches from statistical follow-up. We found others in consultations, and still others from familiarity with the churches. Some people told us that other great churches had fallen on tough times. And some people even questioned if our studies had validity since those churches had fallen from greatness.
Again, we make no claim of infallibility in our research. But we do believe that our research is sound. The studies that we did, however, were mostly “rear-view mirror” studies. We looked at churches from the past several years to the present. But past accomplishments are no guarantee for future health. Churches can reverse their positive trends.
It’s those churches whose names are staring at me.
Hubris, Denial, and Nostalgia
Of course, the single word question that disturbs me is “Why?” I am tempted to lead another study, this time on fallen churches, but I do have sufficient information for now to see how the fall begins. I classify the reasons into three words, and they are not mutually exclusive.
Hubris. The word means pride or excessive self-confidence. Here it refers to church leaders who have seen great days at their churches, and who are convinced that their churches are the models for others to emulate. They talk about the methods they used, instead of the biblical principles and passions behind the methods. Since theirs was such an effective church in the past, the leaders see little need to do things differently today.
Denial. I took an entire blog earlier this week to discuss this issue. It’s a characteristic of church leaders of fallen churches. They simply don’t want to face the facts. The church is not as evangelistic as it once was. People are not growing in the Word as in the past. Expectations are lower, and so is morale.
Nostalgia. Most churches have a period in their history that stands out above others. But some churches still live in that period though it’s long past. Nostalgia is fine if it is simply the act of fond memories. Nostalgia is sinful if it keeps the church from moving forward in Great Commission obedience.
What Now?
Where do these churches go now? Is it possible to move from mediocrity to greatness back to mediocrity and then back again to greatness?
Absolutely. All things are possible through God.
The first step is repentance, a confession of any sins of pride or self-sufficiency.
The next step is a reality check. Instead of living off the past of recognitions and accolades, it’s time to have a hard look in the mirror. A church can’t get well if it’s unwilling to admit it’s sick.
Then the church needs to learn its community again. Make no assumptions that the present is like the past. Get accurate information. Live incarnationally. And then contextualize for the new realities, not those of the past.
Finally, move toward radical obedience. This life is too short to play church games. Time is running out fast.
And then, the once great church can, in God’s power, be great again.
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Dr. Thom Rainer is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Thom S. Rainer
Christian Post Guest Columnist
Sunday, August 2, 2009
If the Syariah Criminal Offences laws are implemented in full, Malaysia’s prisons would collapse!
SHARING THE NATION WITH ZAINAH ANWAR
Sunday August 2, 2009
Brothers, be just to your sisters
Islam itself means submission to the will of God, but the submission of the self to faith and belief must be attained through conviction and reason, not through coercion and duress.
SO, Malaysia makes international news again. And for the wrong reason again. This time for the Kuantan Syariah Court’s decision to flog Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno with six strokes of the rotan for drinking a glass of beer with her husband in a hotel in Cherating two years ago.
Sudan is in the news too with the arrest of a journalist, Lubna Ahmad Hussein, and 12 other women for wearing trousers, deemed to be “inappropriate dress and conduct” under that country’s Islamic criminal law. Ten of the women were already found guilty and flogged with 10 lashes each.
Then there is the news from the Maldives that almost 150 women face public flogging after being convicted for indulging in extramarital sex. Interestingly, only 50 men face the same punishment.
What is it about men who want to implement Islamic law that they pick on women to shame and defame?
As Kartika surrenders herself to her fate, I wonder how the Pahang religious authorities are planning to execute the six lashes. Will the Prime Minister who comes from Pahang and the Cabinet yet again intervene in the enforcement of the draconian Syariah Criminal Offences law in this country?
There is much public debate now along the usual divide. Islamists who support the punishment in the name of Islam and others who are outraged on several different grounds:
> That the punishment does not reflect the gravity of the offence;
> That as a first-time offender who also pleaded guilty as charged, Kartika should not have been punished with the maximum sentence;
> Flogging is a violation of human rights as it constitutes a cruel, degrading and inhuman treatment;
> Flogging women under Syariah law constitutes yet another form of discrimination against Muslim women in this country as women are exempted from flogging under civil law;
> Neither the Qur’an nor the Hadith prescribes any form of punishment for drinking alcohol;
> There is no consensus on flogging of women or for alcohol consumption. Only three states –Pahang, Perlis and Kelantan – provide for such punishment;
> Islamic teachings emphasise forgiveness, compassion and positive personal transformation. So why punish in the first instance?
What is distressing about all these stories of women being flogged for alleged transgressions of Islamic teachings is the seeming determination of those who rule in the name of Islam to project a misogynistic, punitive and vindictive God.
And yet, more than any other religion, Muslims invoke the name of God, the compassionate and the merciful, numerous times a day as we say our daily prayers, read verses of the Quran, and before we start any action. Alas, all too often, this invocation of God’s name has become meaningless and has no relation to how we live our lives and treat others in the name of religion.
As Karen Armstrong said in her public lecture here two years ago, we have become so obsessed about being right in our doctrine, instead of being just in our practice.
No amount of explaining – that Syariah caning is not supposed to cause injury, it is moderate, the caning officer is not supposed to lift his arm above his shoulder – is going to take away the pain and humiliation of such a cruel and degrading treatment.
In many Muslim countries, this flogging is done in public. The Indonesian National Commission on Violence Against Women submitted a report to the UN Committee Against Torture listing the abuses that occurred in Aceh and other districts in Indonesia which implement Syariah law where women were arrested and flogged for their dressing, for being out at night, for being with men not related to them.
The victimisation of women and the absence of rule of law are common trends in countries that implement moral policing laws.
That the prisons in the Maldives hold more women than men waiting to be flogged is no surprise. Men get away simply by denying they had sex with the women. But women could get pregnant and this is used as evidence of illicit sex, or the patriarchs in their family would have turned them in; while boys get away by just being boys.
The situation is similar in Pakistan, too, when the hudud law on zina was enforced. Over a thousand women are in prison for illicit sex and hardly any men. Even women who reported rape were detained as their police report was seen as confession of illicit sex because they were not able to produce four pious males who witnessed the rape.
Women’s groups in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are jointly mobilising against Kartika’s sentencing, fearful of a precedent set that will have wide impact not just on Malaysian Muslim women, but also on the hundreds of thousands of Muslim women from neighbouring countries who travel, work or reside in Malaysia.
Once again, the questions arise. What kind of Malaysia do we want to live in, and project to the rest of the world? What kind of Islam do we want to practise? What kind of God do we want to envision? A God of kindness, compassion, beauty and goodness or a cruel, punitive and misogynistic God?
Does 1Malaysia include equality between men and women and equality between Muslim women and women of other faith?
The ever-so-often public outcry over arrests and abuses under the Syariah Criminal Offences laws show a clear disconnect between how the state views its role in controlling the lives of Muslims and how the citizens perceive their entitlements to privacy and personal choices.
If the Syariah Criminal Offences laws are implemented in full, Malaysia’s prisons would collapse. The vast list of crimes range from holding an opinion contrary to a fatwa, to possessing a book contrary to Hukum Syarak, and behaving in an indecent manner in a public place.
As religion is a state matter, different states have also added different offences. In Selangor, smoking is a crime. In Terengganu, it is a crime for a woman to reveal any part of her aurat that arouses passion in the public space or for a virgin woman to abscond from the guardianship of her parents without a reasonable justification valid under Hukum Syarak.
Is it the duty of the state – in order to bring about a moral society – to turn all “sins” into “crimes against the state”? Should the state extend the long arm of the law to what should be best left to the religious conscience of the individual?
We all know that faith comes from the heart. Islam itself means submission to the will of God, but the submission of the self to faith and belief must be attained through conviction and reason, not through coercion and duress.
Compelling obedience to God in this manner could suggest a failure in the way Islam is taught in this country. Is the solution then to turn to politicians to legislate on our lives and compel our obedience? Or is it for us to search for more effective ways to teach Islam, to imbibe Islamic values so that obedience to God comes from a genuine act of faith, belief and submission? Is it beyond our ability to lead the ummah to God’s way by love, beauty, kindness and compassion rather than through fear, coercion and punishment?
Sunday August 2, 2009
Brothers, be just to your sisters
Islam itself means submission to the will of God, but the submission of the self to faith and belief must be attained through conviction and reason, not through coercion and duress.
SO, Malaysia makes international news again. And for the wrong reason again. This time for the Kuantan Syariah Court’s decision to flog Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno with six strokes of the rotan for drinking a glass of beer with her husband in a hotel in Cherating two years ago.
Sudan is in the news too with the arrest of a journalist, Lubna Ahmad Hussein, and 12 other women for wearing trousers, deemed to be “inappropriate dress and conduct” under that country’s Islamic criminal law. Ten of the women were already found guilty and flogged with 10 lashes each.
Then there is the news from the Maldives that almost 150 women face public flogging after being convicted for indulging in extramarital sex. Interestingly, only 50 men face the same punishment.
What is it about men who want to implement Islamic law that they pick on women to shame and defame?
As Kartika surrenders herself to her fate, I wonder how the Pahang religious authorities are planning to execute the six lashes. Will the Prime Minister who comes from Pahang and the Cabinet yet again intervene in the enforcement of the draconian Syariah Criminal Offences law in this country?
There is much public debate now along the usual divide. Islamists who support the punishment in the name of Islam and others who are outraged on several different grounds:
> That the punishment does not reflect the gravity of the offence;
> That as a first-time offender who also pleaded guilty as charged, Kartika should not have been punished with the maximum sentence;
> Flogging is a violation of human rights as it constitutes a cruel, degrading and inhuman treatment;
> Flogging women under Syariah law constitutes yet another form of discrimination against Muslim women in this country as women are exempted from flogging under civil law;
> Neither the Qur’an nor the Hadith prescribes any form of punishment for drinking alcohol;
> There is no consensus on flogging of women or for alcohol consumption. Only three states –Pahang, Perlis and Kelantan – provide for such punishment;
> Islamic teachings emphasise forgiveness, compassion and positive personal transformation. So why punish in the first instance?
What is distressing about all these stories of women being flogged for alleged transgressions of Islamic teachings is the seeming determination of those who rule in the name of Islam to project a misogynistic, punitive and vindictive God.
And yet, more than any other religion, Muslims invoke the name of God, the compassionate and the merciful, numerous times a day as we say our daily prayers, read verses of the Quran, and before we start any action. Alas, all too often, this invocation of God’s name has become meaningless and has no relation to how we live our lives and treat others in the name of religion.
As Karen Armstrong said in her public lecture here two years ago, we have become so obsessed about being right in our doctrine, instead of being just in our practice.
No amount of explaining – that Syariah caning is not supposed to cause injury, it is moderate, the caning officer is not supposed to lift his arm above his shoulder – is going to take away the pain and humiliation of such a cruel and degrading treatment.
In many Muslim countries, this flogging is done in public. The Indonesian National Commission on Violence Against Women submitted a report to the UN Committee Against Torture listing the abuses that occurred in Aceh and other districts in Indonesia which implement Syariah law where women were arrested and flogged for their dressing, for being out at night, for being with men not related to them.
The victimisation of women and the absence of rule of law are common trends in countries that implement moral policing laws.
That the prisons in the Maldives hold more women than men waiting to be flogged is no surprise. Men get away simply by denying they had sex with the women. But women could get pregnant and this is used as evidence of illicit sex, or the patriarchs in their family would have turned them in; while boys get away by just being boys.
The situation is similar in Pakistan, too, when the hudud law on zina was enforced. Over a thousand women are in prison for illicit sex and hardly any men. Even women who reported rape were detained as their police report was seen as confession of illicit sex because they were not able to produce four pious males who witnessed the rape.
Women’s groups in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore are jointly mobilising against Kartika’s sentencing, fearful of a precedent set that will have wide impact not just on Malaysian Muslim women, but also on the hundreds of thousands of Muslim women from neighbouring countries who travel, work or reside in Malaysia.
Once again, the questions arise. What kind of Malaysia do we want to live in, and project to the rest of the world? What kind of Islam do we want to practise? What kind of God do we want to envision? A God of kindness, compassion, beauty and goodness or a cruel, punitive and misogynistic God?
Does 1Malaysia include equality between men and women and equality between Muslim women and women of other faith?
The ever-so-often public outcry over arrests and abuses under the Syariah Criminal Offences laws show a clear disconnect between how the state views its role in controlling the lives of Muslims and how the citizens perceive their entitlements to privacy and personal choices.
If the Syariah Criminal Offences laws are implemented in full, Malaysia’s prisons would collapse. The vast list of crimes range from holding an opinion contrary to a fatwa, to possessing a book contrary to Hukum Syarak, and behaving in an indecent manner in a public place.
As religion is a state matter, different states have also added different offences. In Selangor, smoking is a crime. In Terengganu, it is a crime for a woman to reveal any part of her aurat that arouses passion in the public space or for a virgin woman to abscond from the guardianship of her parents without a reasonable justification valid under Hukum Syarak.
Is it the duty of the state – in order to bring about a moral society – to turn all “sins” into “crimes against the state”? Should the state extend the long arm of the law to what should be best left to the religious conscience of the individual?
We all know that faith comes from the heart. Islam itself means submission to the will of God, but the submission of the self to faith and belief must be attained through conviction and reason, not through coercion and duress.
Compelling obedience to God in this manner could suggest a failure in the way Islam is taught in this country. Is the solution then to turn to politicians to legislate on our lives and compel our obedience? Or is it for us to search for more effective ways to teach Islam, to imbibe Islamic values so that obedience to God comes from a genuine act of faith, belief and submission? Is it beyond our ability to lead the ummah to God’s way by love, beauty, kindness and compassion rather than through fear, coercion and punishment?
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