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Chris Grace is a Professor of Psychology at Biola University's Rosemead School of Psychology and serves as the Director of the Center for Marriage and Relationships. He has been a full-time faculty member since 1988, holding administrative roles including Vice Provost for Faculty Development (2002-2008) and Vice President for Student Development (2008-2014), while consistently teaching courses like Introduction to Psychology which gained international recognition via YouTube.
His educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Experimental Social Psychology from Colorado State University (1988)
- M.S. in Experimental Social Psychology from Colorado State University (1986)
- B.A. in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado (1983)
Dr. Grace's research centers on marital and relationship dynamics, with specialization in premarital counseling, marriage mentoring, and the integration of Christian faith with psychological science. His work critically examines evolutionary psychology through the lens of intelligent design and explores practical applications for enhancing intimacy in relationships, making him a sought-after speaker at academic and religious venues.
Analysis of his 10 publications (1988-2015) reveals consistent focus on psychology-religion integration, particularly in evolutionary theory critiques (2001-2002 special issues) and relationship science. Later works like the 2015 social sciences study on human sexuality demonstrate evolving application of his framework to contemporary issues, while early research addressed educational psychology and therapist burnout.
His accolades include:
- Biola's Professor of the Year Award (1994)
- Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2001)
- Repeated inclusion in Who's Who Among College Professors
Though specific grant details are unmentioned, Dr. Grace's leadership in WASC accreditation, editorial board service for psychology-theology journals, and co-design of Biola's "Christian Perspectives on Relationships" course (2014) demonstrate significant academic impact. His student mentorship extends beyond campus through nationwide couples retreats.
He directs Biola's Center for Marriage and Relationships while partnering with John Brown University's Center for Healthy Relationships. With his wife Alisa, he conducts marriage seminars globally, maintains a relationships blog, and co-hosts the "The Art of Relationships" podcast, counseling thousands of couples through practical faith-based insights.
