H. Bruce Stokes, Ph.D.

H. Bruce Stokes, Ph.D.

Professor of Anthropology and Behavioral Sciences
Dean of the School of Behavioral Sciences

Phone Number:

(951) 343-4487

Email Address:

hbstokes@calbaptist.edu 

Office Location:

W.E. James Building, Room 115

Office Hours:

Tuesday:  2:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday:  2:00-4:00 p.m.
Additional Office Hours available by appointment.

Education/Degrees Earned:

Ph.D.

Anthropology

University of California at Riverside

1994

M.A.

Anthropology

University of California at Riverside

1991

B.A.

Anthropology / Behavioral Sciences

California State University at Dominguez Hills

1983

A.A.

Music

Golden West College

1981


Academic Areas:

  • Identity and Marginality
  • Messianic Judaism
  • Integration of Theology and Behavioral Sciences

Research, Presentations, and Publications:

DISSERTATION:

Stokes, Bruce H. "Messianic Judaism: Ethnicity in Revitalization." Diss., 1994.

PUBLICATIONS:

New American Standard Bible. Trans. Stokes, Bruce H. Ed.
The Lockman Foundation. Brea: 1995.

"The Role of Gentiles in the Messianic Movement." Journal of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations. 1997.

“Messianic Jewish Life: The Role of Gentiles in Messianic Judaism.” IMJA. Lederer Publications, 1998.

"Sex and Religion: a Culture History." Journal of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations. 1999.

Stokes, Bruce H, and Nathan P. Lewis. Integration of the Behavioral Sciences and Theology: a systematic and relational approach. New York: Iuniverse, 1999.

“Messianic Jewish Life: Congregation as Community” IMJA. Lederer Publications. 2001.

Toward a Christian Marriage. Anaheim Hills: DiscipleCenter Press.

PAPERS PRESENTED:

Stokes, Bruce H. "Marginality: Fluid Borders of the Ethnic Mind." Southwestern Anthropology Association. Berkeley. 1991.

Stokes, Bruce H. "The Role of Gentiles in the Messianic Movement." International Messianic Judaism Alliance. Puerto Vallerta, Mexico. 1997.

Stokes, Bruce H. "Sex and Religion: a Cultural History." Union of Messianic Jewish Congregation National Conference. 1999.

Church Membership/Activities:

Pastor - The DiscipleCenter, Anaheim Hills

Community Service/Involvement:

  • Self-defense and Rape prevention instructor for the Shoshin Ryu Jiujutsu Yudanshakai
  • Member of the Administrative Board of the International Messianic Jewish Association

Interests/Hobbies/Travel/Family:

  • Music: Guitar / String Bass
  • Martial Arts: 6th Degree Black Belt in Danzan Ryu JuJitsu
  • Sailing Certification from Newport Sailing Club

Personal Quote/Scripture/Philosophy of Education:

"Anyone attending college can get a degree. Only those who seek knowledge and study beyond the classroom will achieve an education."