Justin Forbes
After graduating from Flagler College in 2002, Justin spent ten years in youth ministry. During that time, he was responsible for building and leading teams that worked with middle school, high school, and college-aged students from a broad spectrum of racial, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds.
In 2012, Justin attended Princeton Theological Seminary. At Princeton, Justin discovered his love for teaching and developing future leaders in youth ministry. Justin continued his education, completing his PhD in Divinity at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland.
He joined Flagler College in 2015 and serves as assistant professor of Religion, the Director of the Center for Religion and Culture, and the faculty advisor for the Youth Ministry program. Justin is married to Bethany Forbes (’03), and they have six children together.
Professional Profile
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy, Minor in Youth Ministry
- Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
- Master of Arts in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary
- Master in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary
- PhD in Divinity from The University of Aberdeen
Research Interests
- Youth Ministry and Christian Practices
- Karl Barth and Modern Protestant Theology
- Developmental Trauma Theory and Implications for Communities of Faith
Memberships
- Association of Youth Ministry Educators
- International Associate for the Study of Youth Ministry
Teaching
Courses Taught
- Introduction to Youth Ministry
- Youth Ministry Skills
- Christian Disciplines
- Pastoral Counseling
- The Gospel of Mark and the Kingdom of God
- Youth Ministry Internship
- A Life Well Lived
More Information
Learn more about Justin’s research and leadership of The Missing Voices, a $1 million plus research project.
Other projects:
- A Life Well Lived, a Core course
- Youth Ministry Forum
- Center for Religion and Culture
The Center for Religion and Culture landing page offers a wealth of resources and an overview of the many services the center offers. Visit the page below.