Dr. Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D., is the director of the Doctor of Ministry Program at Drew University where he also teaches religion and spirituality.  He is on the board of directors of the Henri Nouwen Society and lectures widely on the topics related to Henri's life and works.  He is the author of six books, including: City Streets, City People, The Samaritan's Imperative, Children of Chernobyl, The World After Chernobyl, Equipping the Saints, and editor (with Rebecca Laird) of The Heart of Henri Nouwen. 

 

 

 

DR. MICHAEL J. CHRISTENSEN, PH.D.

 

Dr. Michael J. Christensen, Ph.D., is Director of the Doctor of Ministry at Drew Theological School and Affiliate Associate Professor of Spirituality and Religious Studies in the college and graduate schools of Drew University. 

 

Dr. Christensen is author of six books, including:

City Streets, City People: A Call to Compassion

The Samaritan's Imperative: Compassionate Ministry to People Living With AIDS

Children of Chernobyl: Raising Hope from the Ashes

Equipping the Saints: Mobilizing Laity for Ministry

 

He is associate editor of the Routledge Encyclopedia of Millennialism and Millennial Movements, co-editor (with Rebecca Laird) of The Heart of Henri Nouwen, and contributor to the Encyclopedia of Community and the Encyclopedia of Homelessness.

 

His B.A. in Literature and Psychology is from Point Loma Nazarene University, his M.A. in Religion from Yale Divinity School, and his Ph.D. in Theological and Religious Studies is from Drew University. Currently, his research interests include: apocalyptic eschatology, Russian religious philosophy, comparative spirituality and practical theology.

 

He is available to lead seminars, retreats, and lectures based on his books and courses at Drew University.