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Katheryn Kelley serves as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Psychology Department at Taylor University. Her research bridges psychological science with religious practice, focusing on how parents nurture faith in children and its transmission into adulthood.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Developmental Psychology from University of Notre Dame
- MA in Developmental Psychology and Advanced Quantitative Social Science from University of Notre Dame
- MDiv from Reformed Theological Seminary
- MS in Research Psychology from The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
- BA in Psychology from Covenant College
Dr. Kelley's research integrates Religion and Spirituality with Developmental Psychology, specializing in identity formation within religious contexts during adolescence. She emphasizes practical applications of psychological research for church ministry, particularly in adolescent faith development and intergenerational transmission of religious beliefs. Her unique background in both psychology and theology enables innovative approaches to studying spirituality across the lifespan.
Her career encompasses diverse experiences including youth ministry, higher education administration, and statistical analysis work for commercial enterprises. She actively seeks to translate empirical psychological findings into actionable insights for religious communities, though specific grant details or advising records are not documented in available sources.
