Joanne J. Jung

Joanne Jung is a professor of biblical and theological studies and the associate dean of online education and faculty development at the Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. She is the author of Knowing Grace; Character Formation in Online Education; and The Lost Discipline of Conversation. Jung's interests lie in hermeneutics and spiritual formation. Her research of the English Puritans, specifically their spiritual practices and community, continues to fuel Jung's passion to nurture her students' growth in their knowledge of the Bible and seeing that knowledge impact their spiritual transformation. This passion to see others grow in Christ extends beyond her students, serving those within her local church and community.

Affiliations Faculty, Student
Position Assoc. Dean, Online Education and Faculty Development
Position Professor, Biblical and Theological Studies
Degree M.A. Talbot School of Theology

Author's books

Character Formation in Online Education: A Guide for Instructors, Administrators, and Accrediting Bodies

Character Formation in Online Education features ideas for incorporating and customizing the best and most effective practices of on-campuses classes – – -but within a digital setting. Chapters cover topics such as working with instructional designers, developing discussion prompts, using social media, hybrid courses, assessments, and other concepts professors and university employees will find helpful as they conduct online classes.

Godly Conversation

Dr. Joanne Jung has done a great service to the church by bringing back to our attention the long-forgotten Puritan spiritual practice of ‘conference’ in all its various forms. Not content merely to explore this practice on an academic level, Dr. Jung takes the next step and shows how this discipline connects with the contemporary church as an antidote to the now moribund small group movement. Godly Conversation: Rediscovering the Puritan Practice of Conference is a welcome and valuable addition to the now-growing literature on spiritual formation.

Knowing Grace: Cultivating a Lifestyle of Godliness

There are many fine written works describing the need, purpose, and methods of spiritual disciplines. Knowing Grace complements these by fostering and deepening the reader’s engagement with God through various means of grace. By using this terminology, “means of grace” a rightful emphasis is placed on God’s initiation, invitation, and empowering to engage with Him in ways that foster a greater sensitivity to His movements, stirrings, nudges and voice.

The Gospel of John – DVD Bible Study

Jesus has called you. Called you to be different. Called you to love. Called you to restore. Equip your small group to answer the call of God on their life with this incredible 12-session DVD. The Gospel of John: Finding Identity and Purpose DVD Bible Study covers 12 passages from the book of John that will deepen your understanding of identity, calling, and God’s purpose for you. Packed with leader tips, discussion questions, practical applications, and prayer points, this DVD study can be led by anyone! Sessions are taught by 6 professors with specialized areas of knowledge.

The Lost Discipline of Conversation: Surprising Lessons in Spiritual Formation Drawn from the English Puritans

Jung walks the reader through that much-neglected Puritan practice of “conference,” or focused conversations designed to promote spiritual transformation. An antidote to a privatized faith, “conference” calls believers into deeper biblical literacy and genuine soul care within a context of transparency and accountability.