College of Saint Mary

Faculty Member, Theology

Assistant Professor of Theology; Director of Service-Learning

About

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
    - Ph.D. - Claremont School of Theology, 2011
    - M.Div. - Claremont School of Theology, 2006
    - M.S. Mechanical Engineering - Texas A&M University, 1998
    - B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Cum Laude) - Texas A&M University, 1996

CURRENT RESEARCH INTERESTS:
- The Systematic Study of Spiritual Formation, specifically Western Christian
    - Core Questions:
          - What are 'spiritual' formation and human transformation?
          - How can we foster them more effectively?
    - General Theories, Principles, Methods, & Tools
- The Intersection of Spiritual Formation and Science:
    - Research Methods for Spiritual Formation
    - Theistic Views of and Approaches to Science
- Incarnational Spiritualities (ISp):
    - Core Principles, Practices, & Traditions of ISp
    - Ignatian & Kataphatic Spiritualities
    - Theologies & Spiritualities of Immanence
    - Narrative & Experiential-based Pedagogies

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS IN PROCESS:
- Spirituality and Persons with "Disabilities": Exploring Implications for Religious Education Programs
- Book Project - Living Spiritual Praxis: Foundation for Spiritual Formation Program Development

CURRENT RESEARCH PROJECTS IN PROCESS:
- Go Where the Wind Blows: Developing a Spiritual Formation Manual for Working with Individuals, Close Relationships, and Whole Communities
- Sacred Systems: Mapping Personal Transformation in the Western Christian Tradition
- Simulating the Spirit?: Exploring the Possible Role of Models & Simulations in Spiritual Formation Program Development

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