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Dr. Mark Christians serves as Professor of Psychology at Dordt University, teaching courses including Lifespan Development, Helping Skills, and History of Psychology and Worldview. He held the role of Department Chair from 2016-2022 and previously directed personal counseling services at Dordt (1989-2000).
- Education: B.A. in Psychology & Education (Dordt College, 1985), Master of Arts in Education (Northern Arizona University, 1986), Doctor of Educational Psychology and Counseling (University of South Dakota, 1996)
His research focuses on human development, adolescent/young adult mental health, and stress response mechanisms. He published on topics like boundary-setting (based on Cloud and Townsend's work), time stewardship, and integrating Christian values with psychological practice.
Active in Dordt's community, he advises the pre-occupational therapy program, served on the Assessment and Program Review Committee, and worked as a public address announcer for sports events. His work emphasizes balancing productivity with service-oriented commitments.
