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
Awards
The Louisville Institute
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2018-2020
- Dissertation Fellowship, 2016-2017
- Doctoral Fellowship, 2014-2016
University of Virginia
University of Notre Dame
- Kroc Excellence Scholarship, University of Notre Dame, 2012-present (full tuition award and stipend increase)
- Summer Language Abroad Grant, Center for the Study of Language and Culture, University of Notre Dame, 2015 ($2,000 for Spanish study in Guatemala)
- Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award, Kaneb Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Notre Dame, 2014
- Mullen Family Fellowship, University of Notre Dame, 2013-2014 (full tuition and stipend award)
Vanderbilt University
- Founder’s Medal for First Honors, Vanderbilt University, 2012
- Dean’s List, Vanderbilt University Divinity School, 2009-2012
- Carpenter Scholarship, Vanderbilt University Divinity School, 2009-2012 (full tuition and stipend scholarship awarded for academic achievement and commitment to social justice)
Azusa Pacific University
- Paul and Marie Ronald Most Outstanding Graduating Senior, Azusa Pacific University, 2005 ($1000 award given to most outstanding graduate on the basis of academic excellence, service to the community, and professional promise)
- Most Outstanding Theology Major, School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, 2005
- White Rose Society, Azusa Pacific University, 2005
- Servant Leadership Award, Office of Service Learning, Azusa Pacific University, 2003
- Board of Trustees Full-Tuition Scholarship, Azusa Pacific University, 2001-2005
- Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship, State of Colorado, 2001-2005