Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Carmen and her husband Daniel served as missionaries in the Philippines before she earned her PhD. She is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life. She is especially eager to introduce believers to insights from the global church.

Email: carmen.imes@biola.edu

Dr. Baldelomar earned his Ph.D. in Cultural Developmental Psychology from UCLA. Born in Costa Rica, and shaped by his upbringing as a missionary kid in El Salvador and Guatemala, his background lends a distinct perspective to his work. His empirical investigations center on the intricate process of identity formation among minority youth and the dynamics of sociocultural change within their communities. Furthermore, his scholarly pursuits revolve around integrating theology, missiology, and cultural psychology to highlight aspects of human development in Christian and global perspectives.

Email: oscar.baldelomar@biola.edu

This curriculum was developed as a research initiative of the Culture & Social Development Lab at Biola University. The project is led by Dr. Oscar Baldelomar (Rosemead School of Psychology) in collaboration with Dr. Carmen Imes (Talbot School of Theology). The lab is comprised of a diverse team of Christian undergraduate and graduate students committed to exploring the intersection of culture, identity, and faith.