Education
University of Notre Dame
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Peace Studies, 2017
- Candidacy exams in Theology passed with distinction, 2015
- Comprehensive exams in Peace Studies passed with distinction, 2015
- Advisor: Gerald McKenny
Vanderbilt University Divinity School
Masters of Theological Studies in Ethics and Society, 2012
- First Honors
- Advisor: Melissa Snarr
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Theology, 2005
- Minor in Biblical Languages
- Certificate of Distinction in Biblical Literature
- Summa Cum Laude
Grants, Awards, & Fellowships (selected)
2019-2022 “Political Theology Network,” The Luce Foundation, steering committee member and grant drafting committee, $350,000
2019-2021 “Forming Christian Conflict Workers,” The Louisville Institute, co-project director with Ellen Ott Marshall for a Collaborative Inquiry Team Grant, $45,000
2018-2020 Postdoctoral Fellowship, The Louisville Institute
2018 Religion and Its Publics Emerging Scholars Workshop, University of Virginia
2016-2017 Dissertation Completion Fellowship, The Louisville Institute
2014-2016 Doctoral Fellowship, The Louisville Institute
2014 Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, University of Notre Dame
2013-2014 Mullen Family Fellowship, University of Notre Dame
2012-2017 Kroc Excellence Scholarship, University of Notre Dame
2012 Founder’s Medal for First Honors, Vanderbilt University Divinity School
2009-2012 Carpenter Scholarship, Vanderbilt University Divinity School
2005 Paul and Marie Ronald Most Outstanding Graduating Senior, Azusa Pacific University
2005 Most Outstanding Theology Major, Azusa Pacific University
2001-2005 Board of Trustees Fellowship, Azusa Pacific University