Email: rsmith@apu.edu
Robin Smith, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Center for Adult and Professional Studies
Profile
Robin Smith, Ph.D., worked as the associate professor and chair of Christian ministries, and was the director of field education and internship programs at George Fox Seminary in Portland, Oregon. She has also served as an associate professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at APU; pastor-director of women and family ministries in the Early Childhood Ministries at First Church of Nazarene in Pasadena, California; director of child development at First Presbyterian Church in Arcadia, California; and founder and director of Foothills Christian Day School. Smith speaks at professional conferences, parent education conferences, seminars, women's conferences, retreats, and training seminars for various groups. She is also a frequent guest preacher for various congregations, and has served as a consultant to churches and parachurch organizations regarding Christian education, leadership, problem solving, and spiritual formation.
Education
Ph.D. - Education, Claremont Graduate School of Education
M.S. - Child Development, University of La Verne
B.S. - Christian Education, Northwest Christian College
M.S. - Child Development, University of La Verne
B.S. - Christian Education, Northwest Christian College
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Publications
Smith, Robin, Ph.D. "Teaching Reverence: A Theological and Educational Necessity." Christian Journal of Education 15:64-70.
Smith, Robin, Ph.D. Ministry and Teaching Internships: A Handbook for Supervisors and Students. George Fox University Press.
Smith, Robin, Ph.D. "Celebrating the Leadership of Women: Uncovering Their History." Connection 8:10-14.
Smith, Robin, Ph.D. "Teaching Reverence: A Theological and Educational Necessity." Christian Journal of Education 15:64-70.
Smith, Robin, Ph.D. Ministry and Teaching Internships: A Handbook for Supervisors and Students. George Fox University Press.
Smith, Robin, Ph.D. "Celebrating the Leadership of Women: Uncovering Their History." Connection 8:10-14.
Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Honors, Awards, Recognition
Licensed California Day School Director
Certified Child Life Specialist
Associations, Boards, Committees
Faculty Development Task Force, George Fox University
Special Events Committee, George Fox University
Spiritual Life Committee, George Fox University
Dean's Search Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Provost Search Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Professional Affairs Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Women's Task Force, Faculty Senate, Azusa Pacific University
Student Retention Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Service Learning Task Force, Azusa Pacific University
Christians for Biblical Equality
Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education
National Association of Professors of Christian Education
Independent Colleges and Universities Faculty Association
Licensed California Day School Director
Certified Child Life Specialist
Associations, Boards, Committees
Faculty Development Task Force, George Fox University
Special Events Committee, George Fox University
Spiritual Life Committee, George Fox University
Dean's Search Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Provost Search Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Professional Affairs Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Women's Task Force, Faculty Senate, Azusa Pacific University
Student Retention Committee, Azusa Pacific University
Service Learning Task Force, Azusa Pacific University
Christians for Biblical Equality
Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education
National Association of Professors of Christian Education
Independent Colleges and Universities Faculty Association
Expertise
Christian Ministries
Education
Public Speaking
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
