Chip Dickens

Charles W. Dickens

Prior to joining the faculty Dr. Dickens served as an associate pastor in the areas of marriage ministry and counseling. He has previously served on the faculty of Biola University and has taught seminary and graduate-level courses internationally in Austria, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka. Dr. Dickens is professionally active in the American Association of Christian Counselors and also serves as a contributing editor for the Journal of Psychology and Theology. He is married to Rebecca and they have two children: Joshua and Jillian. At 6’8, Dr. Dickens loves to play basketball and will gladly dunk a basketball right over your head—in a very gentle, loving way of course.

Charles W. Dickens’s Publication Articles

  • “Effects of Narcissism and Religiosity on Church Ministers with Respect to Ethical Judgment, Confidence, and Forgiveness.” Journal of Psychology and Theology (44:1). 2016. 42-54.

Charles W. Dickens’s Contributions

Relationship Toolbox – Chip Dickens

Dr. Chip Dickens is the Department Chair and Professor of Counseling Ministries. Today he shares from…
June 7, 2023
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The Core of Our Most Meaningful Relationships

Dr. Chip Dickens, department chair and professor of Biblical Counseling, encourages listeners to love others, especially…
December 11, 2019
Guest speaker recording The Table podcast

Review of Heaven is for Real

In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Tim Basselin and Dr. Chip Dickens discuss movies and…
October 14, 2014
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Review of Saving Mr. Banks

In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Tim Basselin and Dr. Chip Dickens discuss movies and…
October 7, 2014
Guest speaker recording The Table podcast

How Do I Talk to My Teen About Sex?

Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Gary Barnes, Dr. Chip Dickens and Debby Wade, MFT, discuss sexuality and…
August 13, 2013
Dr. Bock and guests recording The Table podcast

Raising Children in a Sex-Saturated Society

Dr. Darrell Bock, Dr. Gary Barnes, Dr. Chip Dickens and Debby Wade discuss sexuality and the…
August 6, 2013

7 Characteristics of the Leadable Leader

Dr. Chip Dickens, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, DTS, describes how the qualities…
October 25, 2011

God's Interruptions

Dr. Chip Dickens, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, offers his personal testimony as…
August 3, 2011

How Now Shall We Love?

Dr. Charles Dickens, chair of the Biblical Counseling department, shares with us an examination of the…
February 14, 2006

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