Dr. David C. Wang is Associate Professor of Psychology at the Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University in La Mirada, CA, and Editor of the Journal of Psychology and Theology. He received his Th.M. from Regent College and Ph.D. from the University of Houston. At Rosemead, Dr. Wang teaches coursework on trauma therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, integration of psychology and the Christian faith, multicultural issues in clinical psychology and structural equation modeling. He conducts research on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and consults with the International Justice Mission (a nonprofit organization focused on combating human trafficking) on their trauma-informed care program.
Dr. Wang is currently overseeing research grants on spiritual formation, and character and virtue development (funded by the John Templeton Foundation) and on shame among religious leaders (funded by the Lilly Foundation). He serves on the board of directors for Joya Scholars, a non-profit organization that seeks to inspire and prepare students from families of at-risk communities in Fullerton to succeed through higher education. Dr. Wang is a licensed psychologist who maintains a small clinical practice (in Fullerton and La Mirada). He is also Pastor of Spiritual Formation at One Life City Church. David and his wife, Vivian, live with their two daughters in Fullerton, CA.