Stephen Beaumont
Bio
Associate Professor Stephen Beaumont is the Dean of the School of Social Sciences and School of Business. His qualifications include a PhD in Religious Studies, Master of Counselling, Master of Education, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry. He is a registered clinical counsellor with PACFA with over 20 years of clinical counselling experience.
Stephen has been in professional and pastoral counselling roles with various denominations including Hillsong, Churches of Christ (Qld) and the Australian Christian Churches (ACC).
Stephen is passionate for community transformation and is active in several charities and social ventures (e.g., Joii Community). Over the past decade he has developed social enterprises (e.g., co-founded Shed 27), designed and led a range of youth intervention programs (e.g., Sailaway Adventures), served on local and national charity boards and committees. Currently, he is a 2nd Chance program developer for a large Brisbane based charity. These strong community links enable Stephen to ensure CHC’s social science and business courses are aligned with current best practices in Industry.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (University of Queensland, 2012)
- Doctor of Ministry (Denver Seminary, 2001)
- Master of Education (Queensland University of Technology, 2003)
- Master of Theology (Sydney College of Divinity, 2001)
- Master of Counselling (Queensland University of Technology, 2001)
- Master of Arts (Asia Pacific Theological Seminary, 1991)
Research Interests
- Nature and adventure-based therapies
- Practical & Pastoral Theology
- Dual Role Relationships in Counselling
Professional Experience
- Principal, Garden City College of Ministry (2003 – 2009)
- Psychotherapist in Private Practice (2001 – present)
- Casual Lecturer – Department of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, University of Queensland (2001 – present)
Journals
Beaumont, S.M. (2008). “Pastoral Counselling Anyone? Those Troublesome Dual-Relationships in Pastoral Counselling”, St. Mark’s Theological Review, No. 208, May 2009, 45-58.
Beaumont, S.M. (2011). “Pastoral Counseling Down Under”, Pastoral Psychology, 60(1), 117-131.
Books and Book Chapters
Beaumont, S.M. (2011). “A Tale of Two Churches” In Annemie Dillen & Anne Vandenhoeck (ed.), Prophetic Witness in World Christianities Rethinking Pastoral Care and Counseling (International Practical Theology), Münster, Lit-verlag, 2011, 223-234.
Leutz, J., Beaumont, S M. (2018). Community Gardening: Integrating social responsibility and sustainability in a higher education setting – a case study. Leal Filho W. (eds) Social Responsibility and Sustainability. World Sustainability Series. Springer: Cham.
Beaumont, S. (2021). “Birds in the Bush. A theological reflection on the therapeutic relationship between adult practitioners and young people in outdoor adventure-based intervention programs”, In Weaving Theology in Oceania: Culture, Context and Practice Cambridge (In print).
Conferences
Eeles, J., Beaumont, S M. (2019). Workplace Mobbying in Christian Schools, ACHEA Conference, Brisbane.
Beaumont, S M. (2019). Use of Self and Presence in Counselling Training: CHC Case Study, ACHEA Conference, Brisbane.
Beaumont, S M. (2018). Birds in the Bush: A theological reflection on the therapeutic relationship between adult practitioners and youth/children in outdoor, adventure-based early intervention programs APTO Conference, Fiji.
Beaumont, S. (2011). “The place of the Bible in 21st century pastoral care and counselling” paper presented at the Australian & New Zealand Theological Society.
Beaumont, S. (2013). “Professional Boundaries: Managing Multiple Role Relationships in Pastoral Care & Counselling”. Paper presented at European Council for pastoral care and Counselling.
Other
Beaumont, S.M. (2012). Youth Homelessness and Young People’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Redlands City. A report prepared for the Redlands Youth Change Driver Group with funding provided by the Redland City Council Community Grants Program.
Teaching
CO369, CO385, CO669, JM503, JM506, MH342, SO112, SO114, SO230, SO231, SO295, SO330, SO352, SO391, SO392, SO595, JM508, SO317, SO110, SO352
Supervision
Currently supervising PhD student in the topic of resiliency amongst children in out of home care Supervised various Master of Ministry Students Final Projects.
Currently supervising directed studies in Master of Counselling.
College Service
- Member, Teaching & Learning Committee
- Member, Academic Board
- Member, Research Committee
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Director, Joii Community (formerly BWC)
- Member, PACFA
- Member, Christian Psychological Association
Community Projects
- Lead Researcher – Wynnum Community Needs Document funded by Dept Communities (2020).
- Beaumont, S.M. (2012). Youth Homelessness and Young People’s Experiences of Domestic Violence in Redlands City. A report prepared for the Redlands Youth Change Driver Group with funding provided by the Redland City Council Community Grants Program.