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EUCLID Faculty Profiles

Dr. Erich Junger

Associate professor in Forensic Research and Spirituality

Dr. Erich Junger serves as an associate professor in Research and Spirituality at EUCLID, where his research and teaching uniquely converge at the intersection of forensic science, abnormal psychology, and spirituality. He holds two PhDs: a Doctorate in Forensic Science from Union University and a Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary, along with an MS in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven and an MA in Catholic Theology. His current research agenda is devoted to the rigorous investigation of supernatural phenomena, with a particular emphasis on the practice of exorcism. Through a forensic lens, he analyzes how demonic forces are purported to physiologically attack the human body, focusing specifically on the central nervous system and hypothesizing that such entities attach to a specific portion of the brain that exerts systemic control over the body. He is a Diplomate of both the American Board of Forensic Medicine and the American College of Forensic Examiners

📅 Last updated: May 22, 2026

Research & Interests + Publications:

Beyond his academic post, Dr. Junger brings a diverse and unique wealth of professional experience to his role. He is an ordained Anglican priest within the Missionary Diocese of All Saints of the Anglican Church of North America, where he also serves as a parish rector. Prior to his clerical career, Dr. Junger had a distinguished tenure as a homicide detective for a large county law enforcement agency in Virginia, a background that profoundly informs his forensic and investigative teaching. His professional service also extends to the U.S. Department of State, and he is a licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor. In his multifaceted practice as a forensic consultant, he continues to apply his expertise in fields such as crime scene reconstruction, forensic geology, and latent print identification, demonstrating a career dedicated to bridging the scientific and the spiritual.

Faculty Relationships at EUCLID:

At EUCLID, faculty interactions are intentionally personal, responsive, and relationship-centered. Students connect with professors primarily through direct email and scheduled Zoom sessions, creating regular opportunities for substantive dialogue rather than one-way communication.

Professors respond promptly to emails with detailed, constructive feedback and are readily available for one-on-one Zoom meetings to discuss coursework, research direction, thesis development, or career goals. These interactions are not limited to academic questions; they often evolve into ongoing mentorship relationships where faculty serve as professional and academic role models. Students benefit from professors’ real-world experience in global affairs, sustainable development, diplomacy, and related fields, gaining practical insights that complement the formal curriculum.

The emphasis is on genuine relationship building. Many students develop lasting professional connections with their professors, who actively support their academic progress and post-graduation objectives. This accessible, human-centered faculty model is a defining feature of the EUCLID experience, designed to foster intellectual growth, professional maturity, and meaningful scholarly collaboration.