School of Professional Studies - William Jessup University

2010-2011
practical experience and theory, as well as the perspective of analyzing business decisions from
a Biblical point of view integrating faith with business.
Elizabeth Stanley
(1996) Music
California State University at Hayward, BA, 1978; Single Subject Teaching Credential, Music,
1980; MA, 1983; Boston University.
In the church Elizabeth has served in a variety of ministry positions, including her work as a
Worship Leader, Music and Worship Director, Children’s Choir Director, and deaconess.
Elizabeth brings to William Jessup University an enthusiasm and a love of her students.
Elizabeth has been involved in Music Education at both the secondary and college level since
1980, having taught choral and vocal music in several local school districts and at Patten
University in Oakland, CA. Elizabeth has also been active in solo, ensemble and choral
performances with Bay Area choruses and opera companies. She has enjoyed serving as an
adjudicator for ACSI competitions and for other solo, ensemble, and choral festivals. Elizabeth
has also presented seminars on vocal technique and enjoys leading worship in conference and
retreat settings.
Beverly Wiens
(1981) Chair, Psychology
Bakersfield College, AA, 1967; San Jose State College, BA, 1969; MA, 1970; Santa Clara
University, MA, 1992; Northern California Graduate University, Ph.D., 2001; Licensed M.F.T.
Bev believes that God has designed us to live in intimate relationship with one another and
with Him, and that our human intimacies are a rehearsal for intimacy with God. Licensed as a
Marriage and Family Therapist, her passion centers around the study of human attachments
and their correlations with attachment to God. This study was the focus of her dissertation.
Prior to joining the faculty at William Jessup University, Bev taught in the Family Life Science
department at West Valley College and in the Child Development departments at San Jose City
College and San Jose State University. In addition to her work at WJU, she is an adjunct faculty
member in the Marriage & Family Therapy Master’s program at Western Seminary, Sacramento
and San Jose campuses. She brings to her teaching, rich experience in a variety of educational
settings, as well as a keen appreciation for her freedom here at WJU to integrate her faith with
the study of psychology.
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