Eric L Johnson, PhD
Scholar-in-Residence
Eric L. Johnson, Ph.D., is the Founder and Scholar-in-Residence at the Christian Psychology Institute. He is also Author-in-Residence at Sojourn East and Senior Research Professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eric established the M.A. in Christian Counseling program at Houston Christian University, where he served as Professor of Christian Psychology for five years, following over 30 years of teaching psychology and counseling. Since his retirement from Houston Christian University, Eric has been working to establish the Christian Psychology Institute as a national hub for training and certification in Christ-Centered Therapy.
Major Contributions
Eric has made significant contributions to the field, including editing Psychology & Christianity: Five Views, and co-editing Evidence-Based Practices for Christian Counseling and Psychotherapy and Marriage: Its Foundation, Theology, and Mission in a Changing World. He has authored over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and chapters, and collaborated with Joshua Knabb on Christian Psychotherapy in Context.
Notable Works
Eric’s notable works include Foundations for Soul Care: A Christian Psychology Proposal and God and Soul Care: The Therapeutic Resources of the Christian Faith, which together outline a framework for distinctly Christian therapy. Currently, he is developing a Christ-centered model of therapy that integrates many evidence-based strategies.
Affiliations & Accomplishments
Eric is also the founder of the Society for Christian Psychology, a division of the AACC. He has 25 years of experience in pastoral counseling.
Personal Life
Eric is married to Rebekah, and has two children and three grandchildren, all of whom he treasures. His interests include hiking and bike riding.
Visit Eric at ericljohnson.org, where he shares additional insights and developments in Christian Psychology and therapy.