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Faculty Directory
Dr. Chris Larsen
Professor | Dean, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning
Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership | University of Southern California |
Doctor of International Political Science | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies |
Master of Arts in East Asian Studies | Sejong University |
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction | University of Redlands |
Bachelor of Arts in Molecular Biology | University of Redlands |
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy | University of Redlands |
Shinici Hirokawa
Professor | Adjunct Professor
Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership |
Keller Graduate School of Management |
DBA | Argosy University |
Eun Sung Park
Professor
Bachelor of Department of Sociology, Faculty of Arts and Letters. | Aichi University |
M.Div of Theology | KCCJ |
D.Min of Missiology | California Graduate School of Theology(Heaven University) |
Jean Cho
Faculty
Ed.D. Candidate, Doctor of Education | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary |
Ph.D. Candidate, Organizational Leadership | Regent University |
M.A., Educational Leadership, M.A., Organizational Leadership | Azusa Pacific University |
Byungrin Han
Dean of Academics
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) | University of Southern California |
Faculty Directory
Organized lists of Rochester University full-time and part-time instructional staff. Use tabs to switch lists, sort to organize, and search to quickly find a faculty member or course. For printing, use Combined Table view.
Giovanni Esti
Full-TimeDegrees
- Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion (Claremont Graduate University, CA, 2007)
- MS and BS (Catholic Theological Union, 1991)
Courses Taught
- NT 101
- NT 120
- NT 203
- NT 205
- NT 221
- NT 231
- NT 301
- NT 320
- NT 321
- OT 220
- OT 315
- ST 505
- PHL 1102
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- New Testament Professor at Ezra University (Los Angeles), 2017–2021
- New Testament Professor at Sierra State University (Los Angeles), 2017–2021
- New Testament Professor at ETSC (Cairo), 2010–2014
- Formation Director, “Casa Comboni Seminary” (Azusa, CA), 1991–1999
- Homeless Shelter Administrator, “Peregrinos de Emaús” (Azusa, CA), 1992–1999
Hea Jean Cho
Full-TimeDegrees
- Ph.D. (Cand.) Organizational Leadership (Regent University, VA, 2013–Current)
- MBA (Stanton University, 2016)
- MA Educational Leadership (Azusa Pacific University, 2012)
- MA Organizational Leadership (Azusa Pacific University, 2010)
Courses Taught
- COM 103
- ENG 103
- HIS 101
- HIS 102
- HIS 103
- HIS 104
- SOC 201
- PRA 416
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- Director of Admission and Records, Stanton University (2013–2019)
- Director of Art Program, California Art and Design (2011–2012)
- Biblical Art Instructor, Trinity College (2010–2012)
Junghwan Suh
Full-TimeDegrees
- Master of Divinity (Gateway Seminary, Ontario, CA, 2021)
- B.A. Political Science (Handong University, Pohang, Korea, 2012)
Courses Taught
- OT 101
- OT 220
- OT 301
- THE 301
- THE 302
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- Associate Pastor, Precious Community Church (2019–Present)
- Education Pastor, Precious Community Church (2018–2019)
- Missionary, Bible Time Ministry (Peru and Columbia), 2013–2017
- English Teacher, Centro De Idiomas UNSA (Peru), 2013–2014
- TOEIC Teacher, Pulse Language Academy (Korea), 2012–2013
Ted Namgoong
Part-TimeDegrees
- Ph.D. Candidate, School of Intercultural Studies (Biola University, CA, 2006)
- M.Div. (Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, 1999)
- B.A. Biblical Studies (Seoul Theological University, 1991)
Courses Taught
- BT 303
- HIS 305
- HIS 306
- HIS 307
- PRA 300
- PRA 305
- PRA 307
- PRA 311
- PRA 312
- PRA 351
- PRA 352
- PRA 353
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- Dean of Student Affairs, Ezra University (2014–2021)
- Regional Director, OneBody Foundation (2014–Current)
- Senior Pastor, Hyungjae Church of Southern California (2009–2014)
Byungrin Han
Part-TimeDegrees
- Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (USC, 2007)
- MS Mechanical Engineering (USC, 2003)
- BS Mechanical Engineering (Hong-Ik University, Seoul, Korea, 1999)
Courses Taught
- MAT 1111
- MAT 2111
- STAT 1230
- CS1250
- CS300
- BUS2226
- BUS327
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- Dean of Academic, Sierra States University (2014–2016)
- Adjunct Professor, Shepherd University (2009–2014)
- Research Assistant / Teaching Assistant, USC (2002–2007)
Chris Larsen
Part-TimeDegrees
- Ed.D. Organizational Change and Leadership (USC, 2024)
- Doctor of Political Science, International Relations (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, 2017)
- M.A. Asian Studies (Sejong University, 2007)
- M.A. Education: Curriculum and Instruction (University of Redlands, 2002)
- B.A. Biology and Philosophy (University of Redlands, 2001)
Courses Taught
- POSC 101
- POSC 102
- COM 204
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- Dean of Academics and Operation, South Baylo University (2020–2023)
- Lecturer, Troy University (2017–2020)
- Administrative Director and DSO, Piedmont University (2006–2009)
Miguel Albanez
Part-TimeDegrees
- Th.M. Intercultural Studies (Fuller Theological Seminary, 1996)
- B.Th. (Faculdade Teológica Batista, Brazil)
- Bachelor of Communications (FAAP, Brazil)
Courses Taught
- PRA 220
- PRA 300
- PRA 322
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- Member, Brazilian Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship Task Group (2023–Current)
- Professor, Emmanuel University (2023–Current)
- Founder & Pastor, First Brazilian Baptist Church of Los Angeles (since 2001)
Eun Sung Park
Part-TimeDegrees
- M.Div. Theology (Theological Seminary of KCCJ, Japan, 2001)
- B.A. Sociology (Aichi University, Japan, 1992)
Courses Taught
- PRA 300
- PRA 305
- PRA 307
- PRA 322
- PRA 351
- PRA 352
- PRA 353
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- Lead Pastor, Acts Global Church, CA (2018–Current)
- Pastor, Bethel Church, CA (2011–2018)
- Pastor, Tokyo Church, Japan (2001–2004)
Jae Phil Chang
Part-TimeDegrees
- Ph.D. Psychology (National University of San Marcos, Peru, 2019)
- M.A. Missiology (Fuller Theological Seminary, 2008)
- M.A. Old Testament (Yonsei Seminary of United Theology, Korea, 1996)
- B.A. Christian Education (Seoul Theological University, Korea, 1993)
Courses Taught
- PSY 206
- THE 301
- THE 302
- THE 303
- THE 304
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- Senior Pastor & Director, Han Woo Ri Evangelical Church and Jungdong Mission Center (2013–Present)
- Missionary in Peru, Oversea Mission Committee (2010–Present)
- Military Chaplain (1997–2000)
Kwang Hee Park
Part-TimeDegrees
- Doctor of Science in Oriental Medicine (South Baylo University, 2007)
- M.S. Oriental Medicine (South Baylo University, 2006)
- Ph.D. Theology and Personality (Claremont School of Theology, 2001)
- M.Div. (San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1993)
- S.T.M. Pastoral Counseling (Boston School of Theology, 1991)
- M.A. Counseling (Yonsei Graduate School, 1987)
- B.A. English and Literature (Hyoseong Women’s University, 1983)
Courses Taught
- PRA 220
- NT 405
- THE 511
- THE 512
- PSY 205
- PSY 206
- PYS 402
- PSY 415
- PSY 425
- PYS 502
- PSY 514
- PSY 525
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- Owner, Spring Acupuncture & Spiritual Direction Clinic, Pasadena, CA (2011–Present)
- Adjunct professor, South Baylo University School for Oriental Medicine (2004–Present)
- Deputy library director and professor, South Baylo University (2004–2013)
- Chaplain residency in Clinical Pastoral Education (incl. Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu, HI), 1999–2000
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