Katie Friesen Smith
Email: smikatj@bethel.edu
Job Title
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Adjunct Faculty, D.Min. Thesis Advisor
Doctor of Ministry, Bethel Seminary
Highlight
Dr. Friesen Smith has 25+ years of experience in the local church, higher education and camping ministry. As a practical theologian, she seeks to create a bridge between Scripture and living out faith in a post-modern era. Her research interests are in spiritual formation, leadership and emotional intelligence. Along with teaching, she serves as the director of Bethel's Youth Theology Institute for high school students.
Started at Bethel
2008
Education
- Bethel University - D.Min., 2008
- Bethel Seminary - M.Div., 1995
- University of Northwestern - B.S. Youth Ministry, Christian Education, Bible, 1990
Courses Taught
GS901 Thesis Proposal Foundations
GS902 Thesis Proposal Workshop
SP890 Spiritual Formation in a Post-Modern Era
Certificates and Licenses
Ordained Minister (Evangelical Covenant, 2008)
Prepare and Enrich Certification (2009)
Conflict Coaching Certification (Peacemakers Ministries, 2007)
Teaching specialty
Faith Development, Spiritual Formation, Leadership, Congregational Systems, Communication, Educational Ministry, Women in Ministry, Team Development, Spiritual Direction, Ministry Research