I'm especially pleased to attempt this work in the School of Religion, because the question of religion, the way we order our lives and imagine ourselves and the world we're in, is one of the biggest and most broad-ranging questions I can think of. John Schmidt, Assistant Volleyball Coach University of Kentucky She is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting firms and in higher education. Travis Fravel, Assistant Coach Womens Soccer Dr. Webb is also an active member of the National Communication Association. Serving in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry provides me with an opportunity to be with wonderful people and to share ideas about a discipline I love. She teaches BELL Core and Honors religion courses, and she has led study abroad trips to India and Spain. in English from Vanderbilt, and after teaching secondary school English for about five years, I realized my interests and questions were increasingly in the area of religion. Portraits of a Mature God: Choices in Old Testament Theology, Struggling with God: An Introduction to the Pentateuch, A Chorus of Prophetic Voices: An Introduction to the Prophetic Literature, An Apocryphal God: Beyond Divine Maturity, Raising Cain, Fleeing Egypt, and Fighting Philistines: The Old Testament in Popular Music, Dangerous Worlds: Living and Dying in Biblical Texts, The Blood of Abel: The Violent Plot in the Hebrew Bible, Not Scattered or Confused: The Bible in an Urban World, The Internal Conversation of the Old Testament: Reading a Composite Text, Website:https://belmont.academia.edu/MarkMcEntire, Blog:http://observingpointsofconvergence.wordpress.com/, Community Engagement:http://www.noahtn.org/. Joel previously was Vice President of Distribution for PaddyWax and Thomas Nelson Publishers. M.B.A. B.A. Lindsey Tonkin, Cheerleading Coach Shippensburg University Chris Rains, Instructional Technology Specialist Her work has appeared in journals such as "Professional School Counseling", "Journal of Creativity in Mental Health", "Middle School Journal", "Journal of School Counseling", and "VISTAS", among others. B.S., Vanderbilt University She was selected to appear in all Allegiance national ads in Entrepreneur Magazine and was awarded the companys highest honor - The Founders Award. BBA Belmont University (In-Progress) He is married to Rev. Belmont University, Nikkie Davis, Manager Claudia Rosales, Supervisor, Andrew Huff, Manager Incidentally, the ABHE Spiritual Formation Assessment is given every year whereas some other programs at ABHE are only assessed every three years. We believe spiritual formation is the cornerstone of your complete education. Joe Frye, Assistant Coach Did Jesus tell the truth about Gods love? In the classes I teach, we explore the intersections of theology and the arts. Pharm.D., B.S., University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy In addition, I continue to research and work on issues of sustainability and to research and travel in Spain. Jordan Holm, Coordinator of Academic Services and Sports Ministry Report an issue with this page | Legal Notices| Non-Discrimination, Ph.D., University of Kansas; M.A., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S., College of the Ozarks, Ph.D. and M.A. Morgan Hiler Human Resources Coordinator He is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Middle Tennessee State University I have wonderful colleagues in the School of Religion and they challenge me and are a community of scholars who honor the life of the mind and the life of the soul. M.A. I teach a variety of classes from biblical studies to environmental issues with a large dose of spiritual formation and contemplative practice in the mix. Mandy Hodge, Human Resources Coordinator Janet is married to Philip Jamieson and together they have authored two books on money in the church: Janet holds a B.A. Christy Ridings is a Director of Spiritual Formation at Belmont University based in Nashville, Tennessee. Steve Bunner, A/V Computer Technician Ed., The Ohio State University; B.A., Baldwin Wallace University Lee Rowland, Head Coach Strength and Conditioning She is an advanced certified member of PAUMCS (Professional Administrators in the United Methodist Connectional Structure) and serves on the national executive committee as vice president. Rev. M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee; B.A., Oral Roberts University Read More. I earned an undergraduate degree in Music Theory from the University of Michigan, and worked for several years as a musician before becoming disoriented on the way to a gig and stumbling into the world of academic theology. This tragedy caused me to seriously question my faith to the point where I became flooded with doubt questioning Gods love and even His existence. Her specialties include child and adolescent counseling, stress management for teachers and administrators, as well as the integration of solution focused brief therapy into both the counseling and teaching setting. Standing in our kitchen looking up at my mother when I was three-years-old, I announced to her that when I grew up I was going to be a preacher or I was going to sing on the Grand Ole Opry. B.S. Among my favorite courses to teach at Belmont isLife, Power, and the Death of God,where first-year students and I pour through modern classics in theology, philosophy, and literature, exploring the questions and experiences that define the human condition: love, suffering, power, and God. c***@belmont.edu. John Carney, VIce President of Marketing and and Communications Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate Bryan Green, Head Coach Mens Soccer Attended: Louisiana State University, Memphis State University, Peabody College, Kate Mosley, Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations He has 13 years experience teaching college-level courses in Tennessee prisons. She serves as an expert media spokesperson for the American Counseling Association on issues related to bullying and aggression. At Belmont, Dr. Grieme Bradley teaches in the Mental Health Counseling Program. Andy engages Belmont students in experiential learning through his work with SALT as well as on study away programs through relationships with tribal members on reservations. Anna Howard, Graphic Designer M.B.A., Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines; B.S., Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines B.B.A., Belmont University; A.A.S., Volunteer State Community College, Millicent Marshall, Director B.A., Belmont University At home, I am grateful to do life with my spouse, the Rev. During his hard-won leisure, Dr. Sun enjoys swimming, hiking, and reading his ever-increasing collection of Chinese historical novels. Campbell is a servant leader, speaker, teacher, and ordained elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. Previously, Rob was the Secondary Education at Creighton University and also held positions at Society of Jesus, Marquette Catholic. Kimberly is a mother of two adult children and grandmother to three amazing grandkids. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Rev. - Southern Seminary; B.A. Competitive pay & routine pay increases. Prior to arriving at Discipleship Ministries, Suzanne launched, built, owned, and managed a multi-million-dollar franchise from 1989 to 2008, Allegiance Staffing. Nathan G. Webb is Interim Dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministry and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. During the time that I was a Belmont undergraduate, I discovered my natural gifts as a teacher and I was inspired by my professors. Lina Sheahan, Music Librarian Music, Beauty and the Testimony of the Spirit, in, Wonderful thing A childrens song! Faith and SMiLE, in. I joined the Belmont College of Theology and Christian Ministry in August of 2005, after teaching for five years at the University of St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland. Between us we have five children and five grandchildren. Michael Pruitt, Assistant Chief B.S. It's a subject which, to my mind, contains all subjects. B.A., Trinity Western University He is also a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan and enjoys spending time in the outdoors. M.S. Father of two awesome kids, husband to an amazing wife, and an outdoor enthusiast, he was written several books, including Building Spiritual Muscle, Everyday Discipleship: Covenant Discipleship with Youth, and most recently the eBook series, Crash Courses in Youth Ministry., Rev. B.A., Belmont University Catherine Murphy, Purchasing Coordinator The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President I think learning about religion is a crucial piece of a liberal arts education. 3204. Was God able to lift me from the pit of my uncertainty and faltering faith? I came to Belmont University after receiving my Ph.D. from the University of Chicago Divinity School, where I wrote on the significance of God in the philosophies of Immanuel Kant and Emmanuel Levinas (Dissertation:The Ethical Passing of Goddirected by Jean-Luc Marion). Dr. Bener Baysa AgtarapExecutive Director, Community Engagement & Church Planting/Path 1; Director, Connectional Mobilization. ; University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S., Samford University M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.A, The Ohio State University, Lougan Bishop, Web & Digital Media Manager I love to relax with just about anything related to the water: kayaking, swimming, hiking at the lake, going to the beach, snorkeling, whatever! Gypsy Moody, Digital Access and Metadata Librarian Give your spiritual life a lift. Dr. Evan D. Young Executive Director, Stakeholder Relations. Byron Marsh, Senior Web Systems Programmer/Analyst When I was a college student, I decided that I could never learn enough about religion, but it wasnt until I was in graduate school that I discovered my passion for the vocation of teaching. All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy. Spiritual Development: Pastoral Care Information Learn about the difference between pastoral care & spiritual direction, with instructions for making an appointment for pastoral care. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University My research interests include ethnography and theology, Christian spirituality, material religion, pedagogy, and student formation and vocation. in music education from Trinity Christian College (Palos Heights, IL) and a master of arts in religion and music from Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School (New Haven, CT). She joined The Upper Room in 2018 as Director of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. He has also regularly taught in Belmonts study abroad program in Scandinavia. She currently serves as Associate Publisher and Executive Director of Content. Ph.D., Boston College;M.Div., Southern Seminary; B.A., Harvard University, Paula A. Gill, Vice Presidentof Institutional Effectiveness (1994) Claire Wiley, Research and Instruction Librarian Born in China, Dr. Sun came to the United States in 2007. Adam A. Perez earned a doctor of theology in liturgical studies with a secondary area in religion and the arts from Duke University Divinity School. In the summer before my junior year of high school, one of my closest friends was killed in an auto crash, while on a church outing, along with 4 other youth, an adult counselor and the counselors 5-year-old daughter. Jessyca Christopher, Event Manager Pete and his team are responsible for working toward globalization of The Upper Rooms ministry. After high school, I went to a Christian college and majored in religion, then on to graduate school for advanced studies in the history and literature of the Bible. - Calvin Theological Seminary; M.A. B.B.A., Belmont University, Robert Chavez, Director B.A., Belmont University B.S. Prior to joining Discipleship Ministries in 2016, Bill served in multiple capacities in the healthcare IT space, including serving as CIO of a healthcare system in Minnesota and CTO of a medical manufacturer in southern California. John Langdon, Assistant Compliance Director M.S.E., B.S.E., Arkansas State University Being a teacher of the love of wisdom, the literal meaning of doctor ofphilosophy,is my true vocation! Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of Mississippi; B.A., University of Mississippi B.S., University of Alabama God has directed me into many paths of ministry pastoring, youth ministry, foreign missionary service, teaching, etc. About 6 months into my all-encompassing search, one Sunday morning after finishing my paper route I went out to the local park in my neighborhood and set my course to pray to God until I received a word of assurance from Him. Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist Rev. Ed.D., M.S. ISF General Contact Information. She has served in several churches and at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship, where she worked with the Hymnal Revision Committee to develop The United Methodist Hymnal, 1989. Did God, if he existed, really care about individuals? This includes holding weekly Lobby Hours as well as attending Residence Life meetings and events. As a theologian, Dr. Ritter-Conn has the nearly impossible task of trying to put words to a mystery. M.S., B.S., Columbus State University The "suggested assessments" include ABHE Spiritual Formation Assessment.15 The report explains that students will need to "demonstrate the knowledge of specific spiritual disciplines."16. Campbell and his family participate in the life and ministries of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. M.Ed., Belmont University; B.M., Belmont University Kim Carr, Faculty Support Specialist Ph.D., Duke University; M.Div., Duke University;M.P.A. In addition, her work has been found published on the American School Counselors Association website as Best Practices, has been demonstrated in invited presentations at the American Counseling Association Conference & Expo as well as in "Counseling Today" articles. Dr. Park has been awarded grants by the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, Wabash Center for Teaching & Learning in Theology and Religion, and Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University david.dark@belmont.edu | 615.460.6312 Location: Janet Ayers Academic Center 2026 View Bio Dr. Steve Guthrie Professor, Theology & Religion and the Arts B.M., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews At Belmont, Im given the joy and privilege to step into the classroom with bright, energetic, and creative students. Campbell earned his Bachelor of Arts in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington, and his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School where he was awarded the Alton Raynor Prize for Town & Country Ministry. Diana enjoys teaching and has taught Culto de Adoracion y los Sacramentos for the Course of Study Program. - Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary; B.A., English Literature - Washington University, Ph.D., Philosophy of Religions - University of Chicago Divinity School; M.A., Philosophy, SUNY Buffalo; M.T.S., Theology - University of Notre Dame; B.A. M.S., Austin Peay State University; B.S., David Lipscomb University Chris Varga, Computer Technician, Scott Corley, Athletic Director I teach First-year and Cornerstone seminars in theology and philosophy, as well as courses in Scripture and hermeneutics. B.S., Belmont University Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School; B.A. Kara Lassen Oliver, MDiv, holds many titlesassociate publisher, teacher, author, preacher, mom, and yogi. Ph.D., Boston College; M.Div., Southern Seminary; A.B., Harvard University B.A., University of Alabama I also trained in the area of sociology of religion, and I believe this work has sparked my current interest in interreligious dialogue and world religions. Rev. David L. Jarvis, Head Baseball Coach Jennifer Strange, Administrative Assistant After about 2 hours of praying, a deep sense of Gods presence and peace engulfed me. Scott is the Associate General Secretary (World Service) of Discipleship Ministries. Masters Degree preferred. Shawn Callis, Technology Coordinator-Special Projects She is a certified associate in project management, and she has a graduate certificate in conflict management from Lipscomb University. Betsy Caffey, Executive Assistant to the Vice President & Chief of Staff, Thomas Burns, Provost My academic training is in religion and ethics and I find myself very interested in philosophical and theological ethics and related issues of justice. She is currently pursuing her PhD in New Testament theology. J. Steven Barrick, Associate Athletics Director B.A. He has been married for twenty-three years and has two boys, ages nineteen and seventeen. In 1989 and 1995, Evan earned his MDiv and DMin degrees from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. As pastor and community leader, he has stood for justice and equality and has been a voice for the voiceless. My research interests include Writing and Spirituality, Religion and Literature, and Contemporary Poetry. Campbell has been instrumental in the creation of resources supporting the See All the People initiative which invites leaders to stop trying to fix their church and start seeing the people that God calls us to reach. 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