Debra Arfsten

Debra Arfsten, PhD, is a Professor of Christian Education and Director of the DCE Program at Concordia University Chicago's College of Education. Contactable at debra.arfsten@cuchicago.edu, she teaches courses in church leadership development, DCE practicum and seminar, foundations of DCE ministry, parish education, and Christian education leadership.

• PhD in Higher Education Leadership from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
• MA in Parish Education from Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, NE
• BA in Director of Christian Education from Concordia University Nebraska, Seward, NE

Her research focuses on Servant Leadership and Christian Education, reflecting her expertise in ecclesiastical educational systems and leadership development within religious contexts.

Dr. Arfsten has been affiliated with Concordia University since 2004, contributing to academic and professional discourse through her role as a board member of the National Association of Directors of Christian Education.