Meet Our Team

Saul Barcelo, PhD

Saul Barcelo, PhD

Assistant Professor, Relational Studies; Director, Center for Whole Person Care

Dr. Barcelo joined the faculty of School of Religion in 2021 as the Director of the Center for Whole Person Care and an assistant professor. His research interests include topics of spirituality in healthcare, healthcare chaplaincy, ethics, the intersection of race and religion in society, theologies of liberation and Latinx identity and spirituality. His education includes a Master’s degree in Clinical Ministries from Loma Linda University, as well as a Master’s degree and a PhD in Religion, Ethics and Politics from Claremont School of Theology.

[email protected]
909-558-7786; Ext. 87786 on campus

Harold G. Koenig, M.D. , M.H.Sc.

Harold G. Koenig, M.D. , M.H.Sc.

Center Consultant

Dr. Harold G. Koenig is a prominent physician and researcher known for his work at the intersection of spirituality and health. He is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and an expert in geriatrics at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Koenig has played a pioneering role in exploring how religious and spiritual beliefs impact mental and physical health. He has published extensively, including over 400 scientific peer-reviewed articles and more than 50 books. His research and insights have influenced healthcare practices globally, especially in areas involving holistic and patient-centered care.

Anne Nicolas

Anne Nicolas

Manager, Center for Whole Person Care

Anne Nicolas has worked for the Center for Whole Person Care since 2017. On her free time, she loves to travel with her husband and two children.

[email protected]
Ext. 87786