An abbreviated resume
The following gives you some information about me. To find out more of who I am, not just what I do, keep checking out the website or reach out to me.
Education:
Ph.D., Temple University, Department of Religion
M.A. in Theology, Villanova University
B.A., Eastern University
Certifications:
Associated Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation
Certified Professional Life Coach, Professional Christian Coaching Institute
Strengths Champion Certified Coach®
More about me
Below are some (not all) of the items you'll find on my CV or resume.
Selected Publications
“Patriarchy: Christianity: Patristics, Orthodox Christianity and Early Medieval.” EBR 23. Online and forthcoming in print.
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“Married Women and Ascent,” in Patristic Spirituality: Classical Perspectives on Ascent in the Journey to God, Brill, co-edited by Don W. Springer and Kevin M. Clarke, 2022.
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“Jews and Their Others (New Testament),” in the Blackwell Companion to Late Ancient Jews and Judaism Third Century BCE — Seventh Century CE. Blackwell, Blackwell Companions to the Ancient World, edited by Gwynn Kessler and Naomi Koltun-Fromm, 2020.
Selected Presentations
“Gregory of Nyssa’s Vita Macrina as an apologia for his brother Naucratius.” Patristic, Medieval, and Renaissance Conference, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, October 2018
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“The Visual Power of the Cappadocian Women: Construction of Empress Identity in the Paris Gregory.” The North American Patristics Society Annual Conference, Chicago, May 2017
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Organizer and Chair, “Identity Construction through Rhetoric, Image, and Text.” The North American Patristics Society Annual Conference, Chicago, May 2017
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“Heresy, Authority, and Family Dynamics: Basil of Caesarea’s Silence on Naucratius.” The North American Patristics Society Annual Conference, Chicago, May 2016
Selected Lectures
“Life in 1st century Rome,” Great Valley Presbyterian Church, Malvern, PA, Apri1 2024
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“Jesus’ Childhood,” St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Devon, PA, December 2019
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“Women in the Easter Story,” Students Advocating for Gender Equality (SAGE), Eastern University, April 17, 2019
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“The Gospel of John,” Bible Study Series, Eastern University Chapel, November 1 and 8, 2017
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“Not Losing the Faith: Challenges in Biblical Studies and Theology,” Eastern University Faculty Workshop, May 2016
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“Mothers and Sisters in the Early Church: Saints Nonna and Macrina,” Women in the Orthodox Church Seminar, St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, Broomall, PA, April 2016
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“Marriage, Celibacy, and Gender,” Swarthmore Christian Fellowship, Swarthmore University, PA, February 2016
Selected University Classes
New Testament
Old Testament
Christian Spirituality
Paul: His Life and Letters
The Marginalized and the Bible Spirituality of the Desert Fathers
Hebrews and General Epistles
Politics and the Bible
Sacred Space
Early Christianity
Selected Adult Education
Early Christian Martyrs Desert Fathers and Mothers
New Testament Epistles Gospels and the Kingdom of God
Acts Philippians
Christological & Trinitarian Heresies
Minor Prophets
The Seven Deadly Vices
Team teaching: Politics, Sexuality
Selected Editing Work
Copy Editor to James E. Leary, Embracing Gethsemane, 2024
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Editorial Assistant, Words for Life, 2023
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Editorial Assistant to Dr. Charles A. Maher: Consulting in Sport Psychology: Perspectives, Opportunities, and Practice Development, forthcoming; Fostering the Mental Health of Coaches, Athletes, and Staff, 2022; Developing and Sustaining Sport Psychology Programs, 2020
