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Associate Professional Faculty
I received my PhD in Church Dogma & History from the University of Northwest in Potchefstroom, South Africa, and my Master of Divinity degree from Africa International University in Nairobi, Kenya. I also have a master's degree in Education (Policy Studies) from Western University (a.k.a. University of Western Ontario), London, Ontario.
Prior to joining Martin Luther University College (formerly Waterloo Lutheran Seminary), I was a research assistant at Western University. The research focused on data analysis to map significant policies of the colonial education system in Trinidad and Tobago. This project was sponsored by the World Bank.
I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and a certified educator-supervisor with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care (CASC).
I journal in my spare time, and have authored three memoirs, one work of fiction and two children’s books. The books are listed in detail on my personal website florencejuma.com
Please feel free to check out my Meet the Prof @LutherWaterloo video.
The main focus of my current research is spiritually attuned therapy for individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. I most recently contributed a chapter on this topic in a book published by the Canadian Multifaith Federation. It has been documented that spiritual resources may have positive effects on mental health and general well-being. People living with severe and persistent mental illness utilize their spiritual resources for comfort and to foster their recovery process. I focus on individuals who have been, or are currently, admitted in health institutions for specialized treatment.
I supervise clinical pastoral education students in clinical settings. I also supervise pastoral counselling students assigned for practicum in mental health units.
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Florence Juma
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