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
Major Research Grants
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
Honors & Awards (selected)
University of Virginia, Religion and Its Publics Emerging Scholars Workshop (2018)
The Louisville Institute, Postdoctoral Fellowship (2018-2020), Dissertation Fellowship (2016-2017), and Doctoral Fellowship (2014-2016)
University of Notre Dame, Kroc Excellence Scholarship (2012-2017), Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award (2014), and Mullen Family Fellowship (2013-2014)
Vanderbilt University, Founder’s Medal for First Honors (2012), Carpenter Scholarship (2009-2012)
Azusa Pacific University, Paul and Marie Ronald Most Outstanding Graduating Senior (2005), Most Outstanding Theology Major (2005)