Keith Houde

Dr. Keith Houde is a Professor of Psychology at Ave Maria University and a Visiting Professor at the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Kraków, Poland. His primary roles include teaching, curriculum development, and clinical psychology training. He previously served as founding chair of Ave Maria's Psychology Department (2011-2021) and as Psychology Training Director at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Maine.

Education:

• B.A. in Psychology and Theology from Franciscan University
• M.A. in Psychology from Duquesne University
• M.A. in Theology and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fuller Theological Seminary

Research Interests: Dr. Houde focuses on theological anthropology, philosophical psychology, and the history of psychology—particularly the thought of John Paul II. He integrates Catholic theology with psychological theory, co-authoring History and Systems of Psychology and contributing to journals like Integratus and Studia Gilsoniana. His work emphasizes personalist psychology, faith-culture relationships, and the moral dimensions of psychological practice.

Publications Trends: His recent works highlight interdisciplinary collaboration between psychology and theology, with a focus on John Paul II's contributions to humanistic psychology and cultural studies. He also addresses practical applications of faith-based psychological principles in clinical and educational settings.

• Awards:
  • Advisor of the Year (Ave Maria University)
  • Distinguished Member Award (CAPS)
  • Alumni Career Recognition (Franciscan University)

Advising & Grants: He served as internship coordinator and advisor for the Wojtyła Society. His career includes over two decades in clinical psychology at the VA Medical Center, where he directed training programs. He co-authored textbooks and contributed to grant-funded initiatives like Ave Maria's EASE Grant.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Psychology Department's study abroad programs in Poland and collaborates with the Catholic Psychotherapy Association (CPA) and Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS). He contributes editorially to Integratus and Annals of Cultural Studies.