Associate Professor of Education Director of Undergraduate Teacher Education ~ 503-589-8106 jpayne@corban.edu Education B.A. Vanguard University of Southern California M.A. Vanguard University of Southern California Ed.D. University of Southern California Professional Dr. Payne has been involved in education since 2000, beginning with non-directive play therapy/group instruction and general teaching for elementary-aged students. He has taught […]

Associate Professor of Music, Music Program Director Music History and Orchestra 503-589-8167 mstanek@corban.edu Education B.M. Music Education – University of Idaho M.M. Music Performance – University of Idaho D.A. Music Performance/Orchestral Conducting – Ball State University Professional Dr. Mark Stanek teaches courses in music history, film music, conducting, ear training, and guitar. He also directs […]

Professor of English 503-316-3386 jwilson@corban.edu Education B.A. University of Oregon M.A. University of Oregon Ed.M. Oregon State University Ph.D. University of Oregon Professional Dr. Wilson has been at Corban since 2006. Before that, he had a number of teaching assignments including stints at private prep schools, George Fox, and College of the Ozarks. He has […]

Professor of Christian Ministries Chair, Christian Ministry & Intercultural Studies Department 503-316-3387 sbaker@corban.edu Education B.A. Psychology – Biola University M.A. Christian Education – Biola University, Talbot School of Theology Ed.D. George Fox University Professional Dr. Baker teaches Christian ministry and upper division Bible and theology courses, and he serves as chair of the Christian Ministry […]

Professor of Biology 503-375-7185 scomstock@corban.edu Education B.S. Biology – Biola University Ph.D. Biology – Portland State University   Professional Dr. Comstock teaches in the areas of physiology and cell and molecular biology. Dr. Comstock’s ongoing research at Corban University is supported through the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust and focuses on the effects of sugar induced […]

Assessment Coordinator, School of Education and Counseling 503-589-8112 rbunch@corban.edu Education B.Th. Northwest Christian College M.Div. Emmanuel School of Religion Ed.D. Portland State University Professional Dr. Bunch has been in teacher education since 2001. He came to Corban to help develop the graduate education program in 2005, specifically because of the University’s emphasis on biblical integration […]

Assistant Professor of Media Arts & Communications 503-589-8128 shalliday@corban.edu Education B.A. Journalism and Spanish – University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire M.Div. Western Seminary Ph.D. Communication – Regent University Professional Dr. Steve Halliday is president and founder of Hothouse Enterprises, Inc., an innovative communications company that focuses on collaborative content creation and development. He has worked on […]

Assistant Professor of Music Director of Bands and Instrumental Music Education 503-375-7164 bgriffiths@corban.edu Education B.Mus. University of Oregon M.Ed. Corban University Professional Professor Griffiths’ background includes 15 years of teaching music at the elementary, middle, and high school levels in the Salem-Keizer school district. He directed award-winning high school marching and jazz bands and co-conducted […]

Professor of Pastoral Theology Director, Doctor of Ministry Program lgoertzen@corban.edu Education B.A. History and Philosophy – Grace University Th.M. Old Testament – Grace Theological Seminary D.Min. Leadership and Church Ministry – Talbot School of Theology   Professional Dr. Goertzen teaches theology, church ministry, and Christian leadership. He also serves as the Director of the Doctor […]

Professor of Counseling Psychology 503-589-8124 ~ cgilbert@corban.edu Education B.A. Music – Ouachita Baptist University M.A. Marriage and Family Counseling – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A. Christian Education – Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Ph.D. Family Psychology – Capella University Post-Doctoral Sex Therapy – Institute for Sexual Wholeness Professional Certifications Professional Associate – American Board of Christian […]