I earneda M.Div. "Silence, Song and the Sounding-Together of Creation," in, "Music and the Arts," (one of several extended "Integrative Perspective Essays") in, "Temples of the Spirit: embodiment, worship, Eves Holy Curiosity: On Being Saved from Certainty. In, Guests at Our Own Tables: Privilege, Paradox, and Southern Hospitality,, Stress Eating: Anxiety, Hunger, and Courageous Love. In, M.Div. Bryan Green, Head Coach Mens Soccer ADMISSIONS: 1-888-222-0110 MAIN NUMBER: 1-704-461-6700 . B.S., Freed-Hardeman University M.Div., Liberty University; M.A., Liberty University; B.S., United States Naval Academy, Patricia White, Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research 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. His dissertation examines Protestantism in twentieth-century China, highlighting the emergence of Chinese Protestant intellectuals and their ability to engage the public space amid personal and national crises. B.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A.,Dickinson College, Steven T. Lasley, Vice-President for Finance and Operations (1998) University of Denver; B.A., University of Denver, Thomas Burns, Provost (2011) She joined The Upper Room in 2018 as Director of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. Amy Dodson-Watts who has served as the Executive Director of Luke 14:12, a ministry to the unhoused and hungry in Nashville. It was the most wonderful, glorious sense that I had ever experienced and it has never left me! Jesse Sun holds a Ph.D. in World Christianity from Duke University. In her private practice, Dr.Bonnerworks primarily with individuals and couples and supervises post-masters counselors toward full licensure in the state of Tennessee. Petes work carries with it the privilege of traveling to many places in the world to work with our partners. Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of Mississippi; B.A., University of Mississippi Rev. Colette Keyser, Assistant Director of Compliance - Academic Support Services Biology, Relogious Studies - University of Rochester, Associate Professor, Practical Theology & Spiritual Formation, B.A., University of Richmond, M.A.T., M.Div., Vanderbilt University, Th.D., Duke University, Assistant Professor of Religion and the Arts, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, Professor, Theology & Religion and the Arts, B.M., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City; M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ed.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Scarritt College; M.L.S., Peabody College; B.A., Centenary College, Ph.D. and M.A., Vanderbilt University; M.Div., Southern Seminary; B.A., William Jewell College, Associate Professor of Religion and the Arts, Ph.D., University of St Andrews, Scotland; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Baylor University, Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B. S., University of Illinois, Ph.D., Union Presbyterian Seminary; M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M.E., Music Therapy, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; S.T.M., Yale Divinity School; M.Div., Westminster Seminary California; B.A., Missouri Baptist University, Th.D., Duke University Divinity School; M.A. 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). Karen P. Hargrove, Administrative Assistant M.M., Belmont University; B.A., Furman University David L. Jarvis, Head Baseball Coach Mary Lucus, Director of Institutional Research She is a Clinical Fellow and an Approved Supervisor with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. Darcy North, Sr. University Events Coordinator Hope Buckner, Communications Specialist She earned her doctorate in Clinical Counseling, Teaching, & Supervision from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2018. Betsy Caffey, Executive Assistant to the Vice President & Chief of Staff, Thomas Burns, Provost - Vanderbilt University; M.Div. Ed.D., M.S. B.A., University of Alabama M.A., Belmont University; B.A., Dillard University Michael Leggit, Event Operations Technician Her work has been republished into book format numerous times and has helped various institutions all over the world after they adopted her programs for practical use. B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga B.S., University of Alabama Belmont University She is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting firms and in higher education. At the same time he also began working on an area of great interest in hospital chaplaincy (C.P.E.) M.S., University of Memphis; B.A., Rhodes College Brenda holds a bachelor of science in professional studies with a concentration in organizational leadership from Middle Tennessee State University and an associate of science in business and commerce from Volunteer State Community College. - 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. Christy Ridings, Director of Spiritual Formation, Associate University Minister What I see happening now is a new convergence of methods that allows them to work together and complement each other. Jeff Brummitt, Computer Technician Bellarmine College Preparatory, located in San Jos, California invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of Christian Service for Encounter and Justice Formation starting on or around April 1, 2023. LaKecia Hudson, Human Resources Generalist She has expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and teaches program evaluation in one of Vanderbilts doctoral programs. 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. M.B.A., Southeast Missouri State University; B.B.A., Southeast Missouri State University, Tony Exler, Director of Advancement Services & Information Systems My research interests include ethnography and theology, Christian spirituality, material religion, pedagogy, and student formation and vocation. Since 1990, Evan has served The United Methodist Church as pastor in five different appointments- one being a new church start. Marlon Ardon, Supervisor Sean Sawyer, Assistant Director for Sales and Sponsorships for Athletics He lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and two kids. He has been with The Upper Room since December 1994. Sally Dodd, Director of University Scheduling Glenda Dahlhauser, Design Operations Manager It was during this period of pastoring a rural church in North Carolina that an opportunity was extended to teach a course in Religion and Culture. The teaching opportunity became a significant point of change by igniting a passion for teaching religion. Paul Malloy, Assistant Trainer to be in partnership with conferences encouraging churches to focus on making disciples. Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. Through a partnership between University Ministries and Residence Life, Spiritual Life Assistants (SLAs) are student leaders who help fellow students find community within their residence halls and explore faith formation opportunities available to them during their time at Belmont. Illinois Institute of Art Lissa Bradford, Head Womens Golf Coach M.S., Syracuse University; B.A., Wake Forest University Aaron Jerome, Director of Business Operations Director of Spiritual Direction Formation Telephone: 531-272-8456 Email: ipf@priestlyformation.org Father James Rafferty, S.T.D. She has presented at multiple conferences hosted by professional organizations such as the Southern Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors through the American Counseling Association, The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, and the Black Mental Health Symposium. B.A., Belmont University M.A.T., Belmont University Jackie Cascarano Assistant Director of College Counseling B.A., University of Pennsylvania J.D., University of Michigan Jill Casey Campus Store Manager Sean Casey Head of School B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges M.B.A., Rutgers University M.Ed., Temple University AnneMarie Chambers B.A., University of Memphis - Belmont College, Ph.D., Historical Theology - Saint Louis University; M.Th., New Testament - Covenant Theological Seminary; M.Div. Previously, Rob was the Secondary Education at Creighton University and also held positions at Society of Jesus, Marquette Catholic. from the University of Richmond, and immediately after college, I spent time in the Teton Mountains where I worked on a fly-fishing and horse ranch while I wondered what to do with my degree in the humanities besides enjoying the Great American Outdoors. Naomi AnnandaleExecutive Director of Research and Strategic Evaluation. Philip Willmert, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts Mark Carr, Assistant Mens Soccer Coach They enjoy hiking, camping, and traveling. Prior to arriving at Discipleship Ministries, Suzanne launched, built, owned, and managed a multi-million-dollar franchise from 1989 to 2008, Allegiance Staffing. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Tennessee and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She was featured in Successful Franchising, Business Nashville, and Business Opportunities Journal. After about 2 hours of praying, a deep sense of Gods presence and peace engulfed me. Min.) The crash occurred when a drunken driver hit the church car from behind, causing it to spin off the highway and into a pine tree. She grew up in San Antonio, Texas, singing from the age of five. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President B.S., East Tennessee State University M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President for Administration and University Counsel (1998) Cosonya Stephens, Budget Analyst Born in China, Dr. Sun came to the United States in 2007. In addition to his higher education experience, Dr. Webb worked for five years in the non-profit sector. Ed., The Ohio State University; B.A., Baldwin Wallace University Chris Kuhlmeyer, Head Softball Coach This is a full-time appointment to serve as the Director of Spiritual Formation for JST students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders, beginning on August 15, 2021. Jeff Runyan, the Director of Business Operations for The Upper Room, manages various strategic finance and accounting responsibilities. 100 Belmont-Mt. Emily holds a bachelors degree in communications from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Scott Flynn, Mens Golf Coach Questions about Spiritual Formation Core . After completing a couple of years in that training and mentoring program, he returned to the pastorate, serving churches in Virginia and North Carolina. Kevin S. McClung, Systems & Database Administrator 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. I joined the Belmont faculty in 2011, and regularly teach a wide range of course, such as first-year general education, Koine Greek (the original language of the New Testament), and upper-level biblical studies courses with religion majors and minors. These memories of direct communication, affectionate, conversational proddings, and kindly proffered reading recommendations, take me back to all the times I realized I was being invited into brave new worlds. Chris Sagozs, Sales and Delivery Associate I pondered how a loving God could allow this tragedy to happen, especially to a group of His faithful followers! Director Candidate, Belmont University; B.S., Northern Illinois University B.A., Olivet Nazarene University Nanci Alsup, Office Manager, Marnie Vanden Noven, Director of General Education (BELL Core) Attended: Louisiana State University, Memphis State University, Peabody College, Kate Mosley, Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations Transition Coordinator M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University SLAs participate in some Residence Life training. She believes this work must be approached cautiously and humbly. & M.Div., Vanderbilt Divinity School, Assistant Professor, Mental Health Counseling Program, Ph.D. Clinical Counseling: Teaching, and Supervision, Trevecca Nazarene University; M.Ed. M.B.A., Michigan State University; BA Michigan State University I immersed myself in scripture, seeking an answer to my all-consuming doubt. Having joined Belmont University in 2022, he is discovering a range of teaching interests, from Chinese films to the Bible, the history of Christianity, and world religions. Joel and his wife live in Springfield, Tennessee, where he has been active with his churchs disaster relief efforts and coaching youth sports. Renee Schultz, Assistant Athletic Director of Student Services Western Kentucky University Richard F. Byrd, Head Mens Basketball Coach Mark Labbe, Captain 3rd Shift I have been teaching for over three decades now, in subjects as diverse as biology, physical education, and Biblical Hebrew. B.A., Belmont University B.S., Vanderbilt University Give your spiritual life a lift. She served as the volume editor for The Hymns of the United Methodist Hymnal 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. A father of two, Blake is an elder at his local church. He assured me that my friend and the others were with him, and that the whole of humanity resided in the palm of His hand. During her time with the Division on Ministries with Young People (DMYP), she administered the David W. Self and Richard S. Smith (undergraduate) Scholarships, the (international) Youth Service Fund, and Grants for Ministries with Young People. Marlin Reed, Sales and Delivery Associate The individual must be fluent in Spanish and able to facilitate group retreats, individual days of prayer, and work with individuals as a spiritual director, both in English and in Spanish. Guidance and Counseling, University of Georgia; B. J. Steven Barrick, Associate Athletics Director In my spare time, I enjoy playingmy Fender Rhodes, eating pizza, or simply quietly meditating on the goodness ofthe Pittsburgh Steelers. Suzanne sold the company in 2008 and sought to serve Christ and the church. Kristen Lambertson, Assistant Coach Softball Prior to serving at Discipleship Ministries, Rev. You might guess that I enjoy teaching in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry because the faculty also love learning and ideas and knowledge, and theydo;but that is not why I enjoy teaching with them. Ph.D., Boston College;M.Div., Southern Seminary; B.A., Harvard University, Paula A. Gill, Vice Presidentof Institutional Effectiveness (1994) Holly Newsome, Office Manager and Assistant to the Senior Director Engage via Email. Spiritual Development: Pastoral Care Information Learn about the difference between pastoral care & spiritual direction, with instructions for making an appointment for pastoral care. He is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). and then came to Belmont to help launch a new program in Religion and the Arts. I have a deep, occasionally beleaguered but abiding faith in its possibilities, and my passion for intellectual exchange is, in some sense, derived from my memory of people creating or conjuring this kind of space for me inside and outside the classroom. Along with reading the Bible, I read many books by people who had struggled to find their faith, and, most importantly, had found God in abundance. Carol Smith Walter, Assessment Coordinator Was God able to lift me from the pit of my uncertainty and faltering faith? B.B.A., Belmont University M.Ed. A former journalist, she has years of experience as an award-winning writer and editor at numerous newspapers across the United States. She has authored publications for journals, a textbook, and a teaching and learning blog in the area of group work with African American students, career counseling with ethnically diverse groups, and strategies for faculty of color who teach at predominantly White institutions. My academic training is in religion and ethics and I find myself very interested in philosophical and theological ethics and related issues of justice. M.M. Charles W. Hodgin, III, Assistant Professor for Systems and Collection Management Stephanie Estes, Production/Facilities Manager (McAfee Concert Hall) He received a B.S. 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