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• Intentional Dialogues
• Racism & Racial Relations
• Racial Reconciliation
• Human Trafficking
• Integration of Social Work and Faith
• Relational Healing
• Church Trauma

B.A. and MSW, State University of New York at Buffalo DSW, Millersville University

• SOWK120 Introduction to Social Work
• SOWK 221 Human Behaviors in the Social Environment
• SOWK 385 Social Work Research Methods
• SOWK 382 Topics in Social Work
• COUN 545 Research Design and Statistics

Dr. Dinse is a seasoned practitioner and has been a PA-licensed social worker for 28 years. She has been in higher education for over a decade and is an active speaker in the areas of racial reconciliation, religious trauma, intentional dialogues, human trafficking, and social justice. Dr. Dinse enjoys academic research, and her research topics are centered on encouraging relational healing. Her current research topics include understanding church trauma and the development of civil conversations. Originally from Hong Kong, Dr. Dinse completed her B.A. and MSW degrees at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Dinse received her Doctor of Social Work degree at Millersville University, PA. Dr. Dinse has been married to her husband, Dr. Dan, for 33 years, and they have two adult daughters and two sons-in-law.

Prints

Dinse, L, Adams, M., Vietti, C., Smtih, A., Wilson, L., and Harris, S. From shame to restoration A transformation approach to authentic sexuality. Journal of Social Work & Christianity, 50 (2), 149 –163.

Dinse, L. & Gehman, T. (2023). Living out Colossians 4:6: The practice of constructive conversations in the classroom. Biblical Higher Education Journal,18, 11-32.

Dinse, L. (2022). The practice of congregational social work in the four spheres of congregation: Worship, Christian education, community & fellowship, and missions. Journal of Social Work & Christianity, 49(3), 281-288.

Dinse, L., Weaver, S., Gehman, V., Esh, N., Koeshartono, V. (2022). Perception of Mental Health on Christian College Campuses: A Case Study. Journal of Social Work & Christianity, 49 (2), 164-180.

Bethel, J., Foels, L., and Dinse, L. (2022). Round table conversations on oppression, racism, and religious oppression: Evaluating degree of meaning. Journal of Social Work & Christianity, 49 (1), 67-86.

Dinse, L. and Rice, K. (2021). Barriers to exiting and factors contributing to the cycle of enter/exit/re-entering commercial sex work. Journal of Social Work & Christianity, 48 (2), 137 -155.

Dinse, L. (2018). Looking Past the Obvious. SHALOM! Journal for the Practice of
Reconciliation, 38 (3), 3.

Dinse, L. (2016). Overcoming Anxiety. SHALOM! Journal for the Practice of Reconciliation, 36
(2), 7.

Dinse, L. (2013). What It Means to Be Brethren In Christ. In Part Magazine. www.inpart.org.

Dinse, L. (2012). Redeeming a Difficult Childhood. SHALOM! Journal for the Practice of
Reconciliation, 32 (1), 12.

Dinse, L. (2011). Becoming Ling in America. SHALOM! Journal for the Practice of
Reconciliation, 31 (1), 12.

Dinse, L. (2001). Multicultural Voices. SHALOM! Journal for the Practice of Reconciliation, 21
(3), 1.

Choi, N. G., & Dinse, S. L. (1998). Challenges and opportunities of the aging population: Social
work education and practice for productive aging. Educational Gerontology, 24(2), 159-
173.

Audio

Dinse, L. (2021, April 29). Mental Health Among Youth and Young Adults – a Conversation with Dr. Ling Dinse. Christian Endeavor.

Dinse, L. (2020, June 6). Walking Together in Racial Reconciliation. The Saturday Mornings Podcast.

Dinse, L. (2020, June 4). Seeking God in the Whirlwind.

Presentations

Peer-Reviewed Presentations

Foels,L., Dinse, L. and Bethel, J. (2024). Bridging the Divide: Appreciating the Lived Experiences of Others. Presented at the 2024 Lancaster Learns Conference. Lancaster, PA.    

Foels,L., Dinse, L. and Bethel, J. (2024). Roundtable: Teaching Students How to Engage in Civil Discourse in the Classroom    Presented at the 2024 Lancaster Learns Conference.  Lancaster, PA.      

Jeffers, R. & Dinse, L. (2023). Competition to Collaboration: Enhancing the Course Design Experience between Subject Matter Expert (SME) & Instructional Designer (ID). Presented at the 2023 Lancaster Learns Conference. Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2022). Perception of Mental Health on Christian College Campuses: A Case Study. Presented at the North America Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) 2022 Conference, Oak Brook, Illinois.

Dinse, L. & Bethel, J. (2022). Social Justice vs. Biblical Justice: The Great Divide? Presented at the North America Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) 2022 Conference, Oak Brook, Illinois.

Dinse, L. & Bethel, J. (2021). Round Table Conversations: Evaluating Degree of Meaning. Presented at the North America Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) 2021 Conference, Glendale, California.

Dinse, L. (2019). Understanding and Removing the Barriers to Exiting Commercial Sex Work. Presented at the North America Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) 2019 Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dinse, L. (2019). Stories that Bring Change. Presented at the North America Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) 2019 Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dinse, L. (2018). Conversation Peace: Nurturing Relationships through Intentional Dialogue. Presented at the North America Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW) Conference, Hartford, Connecticut.

Dinse, L. (2017). Obstacles in Exiting Commercial Sex Work. Presented at the NASW-PA Conference, Pocono Manor, PA.

Dinse, L. (2017). Conversations to Build Community: Waging Peace through Civil Discourse. Accepted to present at the PASSHE Women's Consortium Conference. Indiana, PA.

Dinse, L. (2016). Racial Reconciliation. Presented at the NASW-PA Conference, King of Prussia, PA

Dinse, S.L. (1996). Challenges and Opportunities of the Aging Population: Social Work Education and Practice for Productive Aging. Accepted to present at the National Conference of Social Work, Hong Kong.

Dinse, S.L. (1995). Needs Assessment: Psychosocial Needs of Home Care Clients and their Caregivers. Presentation at the 23rd Annual Conference State Society on Aging of New York, Albany, New York.

Invited Presentations

Dinse, L. (2024). Cultural Dimensions and Cultural Humility. North Star Initiative. Lancaster, PA. 

Dinse, L. (2024).  Diversity Training: Working with LGBTQA+ Clients.  COBYS.  Lancaster,  PA. 

Dinse, L. (2024). Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training (Two Sessions). Hope International.  Lancaster, PA.  

Dinse, L. (2024). The Practice of Constructive Conversations. Messiah University Athletic Department. Mechanicsburg, PA.   

Dinse, L. (2024). Theology of Suffering. Seven sessions at Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church.  Lancaster, PA. 

Dinse, L. (2024). The Practice of Constructive Conversations. Inclusive Excellency Ambassador Training.  Messiah University.  Mechanicsburg, PA.    

Dinse, L. and Strehlow, S. (2024). Preparing the Classroom Community to Discuss Controversial  Topics. Faculty Development Teaching Workshop. Messiah University.   

Dinse, L. (2024) Maintaining Pastoral Integrity: Learning from Those Who Have Experienced  Church Hurt. Presented at BIC Theological Study Forum. Lancaster, PA.  

Dinse, L. (2024). Humanities Symposium: The Practice of Constructive Conversations in                                           American Christian Institutions of Higher Education. Messiah University.  

Dinse, L. (2023). Diversity Training (Three Sessions). COBYS Family & Youth Services. 

Dinse, L. (2022). Chapel speaker at Lancaster Bible College|Capital Seminary. Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2022). Creating psychological safety in the classroom: Round table. Presented at Lancaster Bible College|Capital Seminary. Faculty In-Service Training.

Dinse, L. (2022). Church’s role in facilitating exits in the sex industry. Presented at Everence Stewardship University 2022. Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2022). Minor Prophets. Three Sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2022). Chapel speaker at Houghton College. Houghton, NY.

Dinse, L. (2022). Chapel speaker at Lancaster Bible College|Capital Seminary. Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2022). Theology of Suffering. Ten sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church. Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2021). Sunday sermon at the Five Forks Brethren In Christ Church. Waynesboro, PA.

Dinse, L. (2021). Psychological Safety. Faculty In-Service Training. Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

Dinse, L. (2021). Community and Congregation. Presented at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2020). Diversity and Belonging. Panel Speaker, Lancaster Bible College|Capital Seminary, Lancaster, PA

Dinse, L. (2020). Racial Reconciliation. Six sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2020). Creating a Welcoming Community. Training for resident directors and community assistance team at Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2020). Creating a Welcoming Community. Training for the student leadership team at Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

Dinse, L. (2020). Racial Reconciliation. 6 sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2020). Looking Past the Obvious: Removing Barriers for Exiting Sex Workers.

Presented at Everence Stewardship University 2020. Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2019). Erasing Lies/Embracing Truth. Keynote speaker at Harrisburg Brethren In Christ Church Women’s Retreat. Harrisburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2019). Creating a Welcoming Community. Training for resident directors and community assistance team at Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2019). Theology of Suffering. Twelve sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2019). Big Nobody Talk: Be a Nobody for Christ. Presented at Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2019). Boundary Breaking Love. Presented at Lancaster Mennonite High School. Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2019). The Five Love Languages. Presented at the Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2018). Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World. Ten sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2018). Biopsychosocial Assessment for Exiting Commercial Sex Workers. Training for She’s Somebody’s Daughter volunteers. Carlisle, PA.

Dinse, L. (2018). Creating a Welcoming Community. Training for resident directors and community assistance team at Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2018). Multi-ethnic Church. Presented at the Lancaster Mennonite Conference (LMC) Spring Leadership Assembly. Chambersburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2017). Racial Reconciliation. Presented at the Pennsylvania Association of School Social Work (PASSWP) Conference, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2017). Embracing Cross-Racial Dialogue. Training for resident directors and community assistance team at Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2016). Racial Reconciliation. In-service staff training at Lancaster Mennonite School, Hershey, PA.

Dinse, L. (2016). The Multiethnic Church Seminar. Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2016). Life of a therapist: A female perspective. Panel Speaker, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2016). Racial Reconciliation. In-service staff training at Lancaster Mennonite School, Mount Joy, PA.

Dinse, L. (2016). Understanding Poverty. In-service staff training for She's Somebody's Daughter, Harrisburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2016). Building A Strong Marriage. Twelve sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2015). Race in America Symposium. Panel Speaker, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2015). Understanding Child Protection Services Law (CPSL) and Child Abuse. Presentation at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2015). Racial Reconciliation. Presentation at HOPE International, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2015). Racial Reconciliation. Presentation given at Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA.

Dinse, L. (2015). Racial Reconciliation. In-service training for Mission of Mercy, Harrisburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2015). Raising Unselfish Children. Twelve sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2014). Social Justice and Faith. Ten sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2014). Building a Strong Marriage. Ten sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2013). Understanding Poverty. In-service training for Salvation Army Harrisburg Capital City Region Summer Youth Enrichment Program, Harrisburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2013). Racial Reconciliation: An Overview. Presentation at Brethren In Christ Denomination Leadership Council. Grantham, PA.

Dinse, L. (2013). Racial Reconciliation Seminar. Presentation given at Harrisburg BIC Church, Harrisburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2013). Understanding Young Adults & Faith. Ten sessions at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2012). Dealing with Conflict at Church. Presentation at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2012). Mental Wellness. Presentation at Elizabethtown Area High School, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2010). Marriage Seminar. Presentation at Harrisburg BIC Church, Harrisburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2010). Understanding the Poverty Culture. Presentation at Lebanon Family Health Services, Lebanon, PA.

Dinse, L. (2010). Building A Marriage that Lasts. Presentation at New Hope BIC Church, Hershey, PA.

Dinse, L. (2009). Care-Giving Seminar. Presentation at Harrisburg BIC Church, Harrisburg, PA.

Dinse, L. (2009). Care-Giving Seminar. Presentation at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2009). Marriage Seminar. Presentation at Elizabethtown BIC Church, Elizabethtown, PA.

Dinse, L. (2008). Caring for Children with Special Needs. Presentation at Kenbrook Bible Camp, Lebanon, PA.