Wisdom University - Creation Spirituality by Matthew Fox and James Garrison.

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Alumni

1

Linda Allen

D.Min. 2004

Bellingham, WA

Dissertation: The Bridge Between Earth and Sky: The Spirituality of Voice

Website: http://www.lindasongs.com

Work/Profession: Singer/Songwriter, October Rose Productions.

 

2

Carol E. (Carly) Anderson

D.Min. 2004

Ann Arbor, MI

Dissertation: Menopause as a Sacred Path: Transforming Images of Self Through Art

 

3

Carol L. Anderson

D.Min. 2004

Traverse City, MI

Dissertation: Where All Our Journeys End: Searching for the Beloved in Everyday Life

 

4

Penny Andrews

D.Min. 2001

Cottage Grove, WI

Dissertation: Elder Spirit Speaks--Reinventing Worship: A Cirriculum Guide

Work/Profession: Hospital Chaplain.

 

5

Paula Artac

D.Min. 2004

Phoenix, AZ

Dissertation: Fluid Energy Imagery: An Art Therapy Modality Beyond Mainstream Psychology

 

6

David Bailey

D.Min. 2001

Salt Lake City, UT

Dissertation: An Experience of Creation Centered Spirituality: A Three Day Retreat

 

7

Laura Sue Barnes

D.Min. 2003

Orinda, CA

Dissertation: Creation Centered Worship

Website: www.danvillechurch.com

Work/Profession: Associate Paster Danville Congregational Church United Church of Christ, Danville, California.

 

8

William (Bill) Bartlett

D.Min. 2001

Sparks, NV

Dissertation: Know Thyself, Know God: Finding the Archimedean Point

Work/Profession: Staff Priest and Dharma Teacher, Reno Buddhist Church. Board Certified Staff Hospital Chaplain at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada.

 

175

Janet Bass

Certificate in Creation Spirituality 2002

Newcastle, WA

 

9

Thomas M. (Tom) Baugh

D.Min. 1999

Hendersonville, NC

Dissertation: Ecological Theology and Quaker Religious Thought

 

10

David Baum

D.Min. 2004

Peterborough, NH

Dissertation: Breath of the Heart: My Life Through Performance

Website: www.davidbaum.com

Work/Profession: Management Consultant and Leadership Coach. Teaches, writes, and consults on organizational and individual change. Latest focus: the intersection of accelerated change and spirituality.

 

11

Mia Beale

D.Min. 2000

Portland, ME

Dissertation: Developing Interconnected Consciousness: A Healer's Journey

Work/Profession: Psychotherapist and Teacher, integrating subtle energy healing and psychotherapy, and the practice of energy psychology..

 

12

Rosalie (Rosie) Bishop

D.Min. 2004

Indianapolis, IN

Dissertation: The Bells in My Classroom Bloom: Reinvention of a Career, a Lawn and a Life

Work/Profession: Retired Career Classroom Teacher. Currently, teaching and learning with all ages about Nature, gardening, plants as representing Biblical concepts, natural science, and more. Author of Nature-based Day Camp Curriculum.

 

13

Kathryn (Kathy) Blake

D.Min. 2005

Ft. Ripley, MN

Dissertation: Re-Membering My Authentic Self: Healing and Transformation Through Story

Work/Profession: Math Professor, Spiritual/Life Coach, Motivational Speaker.

 

 

14

Barry Bloom

D.Min. 2000

Golden, CO

Dissertation: The Seed that Ticks in Me: A Resource Book of Poems and Prayers On Creation Spirituality

WEBSITE: www.columbineuuchurch.org

Work/Profession: Minister at Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church of Littleton Colorado. Psychotherapy and Spiritual Direction practice.

 

15

Mary Boardman

D.Min. 2001

Willseyville, NY

Dissertation: Poetry for Caregivers: A Journal for Remembering

 

16

Catherine Boland

D.Min. 2004

Sebastopol, CA

Dissertation: Intuition and the Sacred: An Integrated Approach to Developing a Creation-Centered Awareness

 

17

Nancy Bonazzoli

D.Min. 2001

Dissertation: When Darkness Falls: Chronic Illness & Spiritual Transformation, An Autobiographical Perspective.

 

18

Barbara Susan (Barb) Booth

D.Min. 2001

Guelph, ON Canada

Dissertation: The Emergence of the Conscious Feminine

 

19

David Borglum

D.Min. 2002

Alameda, CA

Dissertation: EcoChurch Resources

Work/Profession: Professionally in transition!

 

20

Alfred (Al) Brauch

D.Min. 2003

Carpentersville, IL

Dissertation: Twelve Steps to Meditation: A Creative Manual for Recovering Souls

 

21

Victor Bremson

D.Min. 2003

Seattle, WA

Dissertation: Emergence of a New Economy: How to Develop Place-Based Businesses that Build Community

 

22

Lawrence (Larry) Brennan

D.Min. 2003

Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Dissertation: An Autistic Pilgrimage: Traveling the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality with a Handicapped Child

 

23

Alta Brock

D.Min. 2001

Wichita, KS

Dissertation: Akrotiri: A Novella Concerning Two Kindred Spirits

 

24

Edward Brock

D.Min. 2001

Edmonds,, WA

Dissertation: Principles of Dialogue

 

25

Alice H. Brown

D.Min. 2005

Berkeley, CA

Dissertation: Sacred Someone, Sacred Body, Sacred Spirituality, as Healed from the Artist Within
Professional Soul Work: Integration and Healing of Mind, Body, and Spirit

 

26

Susana Brown

D.Min. 2002

Virginia Beach, VA

Dissertation: Soul Journey: Stories of Sacred Travel

 

28

Dorothy (Dottie) Burnham

D.Min. 2000

Knoxville, TN

Dissertation: Anticipating the Millennium

 

29

JoAnn Cannon

D.Min. 2003

Marina, CA

Dissertation: Enhancing the Good: Wellness and the Directions Shaping a Spiritual Agenda for the 21st Century

Website: www.inwardboundventures.com

Work/Profession: University Professor in Human Performance and Wellness Education at Cal State University Monterey Bay. Teaches, consults, and presents as a motivational speaker. Author of Enhancing the Good: Well Beings, Health and Spirituality.

 

30

Joni Carley

D.Min. 2004

Media, PA

Dissertation: Noble Seed and Royal Soil: The Care and Feeding of the Royal Person in the 21st Century America

Website: www.wisdomatwork.biz

Work/Profession: Wisdom at Work (TM) - International Coaching and Consulting Practice. Speaking and Teaching: College courses, workshops, keynotes, free teleclasses and teleseminars.

 

31

Catherine Carpenter

D.Min. 2004

Minneapolis, MN

Dissertation: Menopause as a Sacred Path

Work/Profession: Individual and Team Coaching, Organizational Development.

 

32

Diana Clark

D.Min. 2002

Portland, OR

Dissertation: Bringing Creation-Centered Spirituality Home: Connecting with Community, Connecting with Self

 

33

David Coffey

D.Min. 2004

Santa Fe, NM

Dissertation: Reinventing Work in the New Mexico Public Health Division

 

34

Deidre Combs

D.Min. 2002

Bozeman, MT

Dissertation: The Elements of Conflict: Finding Joy and Transformation in Life's Challenges and Changes

Website: www.combsandcompany.com

Work/Profession: Conflict Transformation Consultant.

 

35

Shannon Conlin

D.Min. 2002

Citrus Heights, CA

Dissertation: Treya Dialogues

 

36

Patricia (Pat) Connolly

D.Min. 2003

Arlington, MA

Dissertation: Revitalizing the Teacher's Heart: A Retreat for Teachers Using the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality

 

38

William G. (Bill) Crowell

D.Min. 2001

Tulsa, OK

Dissertation: Sacred Wind: Worship that Connects the Heart

 

39

Ilene Cummings

D.Min. 2003

San Francisco, CA

Dissertation: The Beauty in the Madness: A Universal Story of Forgiveness & Compassion

 

40

Janese Curtis

D.Min. 2002

Espanola, NM

Dissertation: All Healing is Spiritual: A Family Journey into Wisdom

 

41

Sarah (Amira) De la Garza (formerly Maria Christina Gonzalez)

D.Min. 2001

Phoenix, AZ

Dissertation: Maria Speaks: Journeys Through the Mysteries of the Mother in My Life as a Chicana

Website: www.sarahamiradelagarza.com

Work/Profession: University Professor/Administrator and Author.

 

42

Eleanor Mckenzie DelBene

D.Min. 2002

Trussville, AL

Dissertation: WomanBody Sacred Wisdom

 

43

Ronald (Ron) DelBene

D.Min. 2002

Trussville, AL

Dissertation: Reinvention of Self: Weaving Soul and Work Together

 

44

Darnel (Nel) Dubsky

D.Min. 2005

Inkster, ND

Dissertation: Youth Empowerment: Teaching My Children Creation Spirituality

 

45

Ann Duffy

D.Min. 2000

San Antonio, TX

Dissertation: Uncovering the Veil of Depression: Creating an Interconnection with All That Is

 

46

Virginia (Jinni) Easterday

D.Min. 2001

Oratia, Auckland New Zealand

Dissertation: Won World: Communications With Other Species

 

47

Bradley (Brad) Elliott

D.Min. 2001

Carmon, MB Canada

Dissertation: Compassionate Spirituality: The Way of Christianity

 

48

Jane Ely

D.Min. 2002

Lihue, HI

Dissertation: Remembering the Ancestral Soul: Soul Loss and Recovery

Website: www.drjaneely.com, www.peacemakerschool.com

Work/Profession: Counselor and Teacher. Founder and Dean of The Peacemaker School of Spiritual Healing. Author of Remembering the Ancestral Soul: Soul Loss and Recovery.

 

49

Rhea Emmer

D.Min. 2002

Fond Du Lac, WI

Dissertation: Compassion at Work: The Stories of a Leader's Quest for Passion and Justice in Leadership

 

50

Maclyn Erickson

D.Min. 2000

Santa Barbara, CA

Dissertation: Saying Goodbye: A Workshop Reviving Creativity and Imagination in the Dying Process

 

51

Marlene Everingham

D.Min. 2003

Topanga, CA

Dissertation: Cosmic Paths and Reflections

 

52

Liz Falconer

D.Min. 2002

Cerrillos, NM

Dissertation: Painting the Energy of Sacred Sites

Website: www.aartco.com

Work/Profession: Artist. Operates her own gallery in Madrid, New Mexico where she shows and sells paintings, painted furniture, and "triptychs."

 

53

Linda Firestone

D.Min. 2002

Chesterfield, VA

Dissertation: Celebrating Faith's Journey: A Program for Spiritual Formation and Community Building in a Residential Retirement Setting

 

176

Renaldo Fischer (deceased)

D.Min. 2003

Phoenix, AZ

Dissertation: The Drama of a Soul Aroused

 

54

Beverly Fontaine

D.Min. 2003

Victorville, CA

Dissertation: The Re-Creation of Social Work in the Light of Creation Spirituality

Work/Profession: Child Protective Services focusing on Adoption.

 

55

Benjamin (Ben) Fowler

D.Min. 2003

York, ME

Dissertation: Walking the Spiral Path

 

56

Lorindra Moonstar Frances

D.Min. 2002

Middletown, CA

Dissertation: A Woman Re-Membering Herself

 

177

George Gardner (deceased)

D.Min. 2001

Wichita, KS

Dissertation: A Course of Study & A Curriculum on Work and Creation Spirituality

 

57

Laurel Beth Geise

D.Min. 2003

St. Petersburg, FL

Dissertation: The Essential Laws of Spirit

 

58

Barbara Gibson

D.Min. 2000

Olympia, WA

Dissertation: Seeking Sophia: Five Plays

Work/Profession: Retired Mental Health Counselor and College Professor. Poet, Author of Psalms for Troubled Times. Spiritual Direction and active in the Community for Interfaith Celebration, affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

 

59

John Gilmore

D.Min. 2001

Lowell, MA

Dissertation: Reclaiming Your Identity: Struggling Against Social & Personal Injustice Through the Application of Spirituality and Anti-Oppressive Re-Programming

Website: www.dswellness.com

Work/Profession: President of Centro de la Mente Illuminada in Costa Rica. Wellness Consultant, Writer, Martial Arts Instructor, Certified Advanced Massage Therapist and Spiritual Director.

 

61

William (Bill) Gordon

D.Min. 2005

Chicago, IL

Dissertation: A Belief Beyond Theology: The Catechism of Patriarchy

 

62

L. Duncan Grady

D.Min. 2003

Nelson, BC Canada

Dissertation: Relational Mysticism: An Exploration of the Mystic's Path in Conscious Relationship

 

63

Rosalyn Grady (formerly Rosalyn Cormier)

D.Min. 2003

Nelson, BC Canada

Dissertation: Relational Mysticism: An Exploration of the Mystic's Path in Conscious Relationship

 

64

Mary Beth Granberry

D.Min. 2002

El Cerrito, CA

Dissertation: Reinventing Medicine for the 21st Century: Who Will Lead Us? Where are the Prophets? Meet Bill H. McAnalley, Ph.D.

 

65

Joy Gribble

D.Min. 2005

Pittsburg, CA

Dissertation: An Anthology of Stories to Midwife Our Culture Into the Ecozoic Age: The New Cosmology and Creation Spirituality Braided Together to Pull Us into a Deeper Level of Consciousness

 

66

James Ike (Ike) Griffin

D.Min. 2001

Winter Park, FL

Dissertation: Kairos Horizon: A Faith-Based Therapeutic Community for Prisions.

Website: www.kairoshorizon.org

Work/Profession: Horizon Communities in Prison, Executive Director. Horizon establishes and supports faith-based communities in prisons preparing inmates for transition into society.

 

67

Mickey Bright Griffin

D.Min. 2002

Winter Park, FL

Dissertation: Gateways to Wisdom: Transforming Anger, Grief and Loss Among Incarcerated Women

Website: www.kairoshorizon.org

Work/Profession: Prison Ministry, Horizon Communities in Prison, Director of Programs. Horizon is a national, faith-based organization providing residential programs in prisons.

 

68

Maree Haggerty

D.Min. 1999

Charlestown, NS Australia

Dissertation: A Poetry Anthology Written in the Creation-Centered Spiritual Tradition Using the Non-Dominant Hand

Work/Profession: Body and Soul offering Spiritual Companioning, Retreat Leadership and Creative Workshops in Spirituality.

 

69

Gina Halpern

D.Min. 2002

Richmond, CA

Dissertation: The Resurrected Heart: Healing Through Creative Spiritual Practice and Dreamwork

 

70

Carol Hammon-Paulson

D.Min. 2001

Wichita, KS

Dissertation: Meditation as Art: A Spiritual Journey

Website: www.tropos.us

Work/Profession: Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in private practice of holistic mind-body-spirit psychotherapy and counseling.

 

71

Nancy Healy

D.Min. 2004

Smithfield, VA

Dissertation: Spreading the Good News of Creation Spirituality: A Privilege and a Responsibility

Work/Profession: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

 

72

Matthew (Matt) Henry

D.Min. 2004

Macksville, NS Australia

Dissertation: It is Good: Singing a Biblical Faith with the Voice of Creation Spirituality

Website: www.PaintedGuitar.com

Work/Profession: Songwriter; Organic Farmer.

 

73

Anne Hill

D.Min. 2003

Sebastopol, CA

Dissertation: Chambers of the Heart: The Path of the Priestess

 

74

Virginia Hubbs

D.Min. 2005

Boalsburg, PA

Dissertation: Balancing Act: Integrating the Feminine and Masculine

 

75

Annette Hulefeld

D.Min. 2005

Oak Park, IL

Dissertation: The Return to Original Blessing Memory of I Am

 

76

Sandra (Sandy) Hulse

D.Min. 2003

Port Richmond, CA

Dissertation: Sermons of Creation Spirituality

 

77

Mary Azima French Jackson

D.Min. 2003

Guilford, CT

Dissertation: The Yoga of Music: Union with the Divine Through Sound

Website: www.spiritualceremonies.net

Work/Profession: Interfaith Minister dedicated to embracing the oneness of all people while honoring the uniqueness of each faith tradition.

 

78

Grant Jahnke

D.Min. 2003

Toronto, ON Canada

Dissertation: Awaken to Wonder: Enkindling the Sacred Fire Within

 

79

Olive James

D.Min. 2003

Tampa, FL

Dissertation: Dreams and Aging: A Spiritual Exploration

Work/Profession: Retired University Library Director, San Francisco State University and California Institute of Integral Studies. She has a long-term interest in a wide range of healing arts, and dreams and their spiritual meaning.

 

80

Marilyn Jenai

D.Min. 2000

Sarasota, FL

Dissertation: Dancing on Our Tears: The Transformational Journey

Work/Profession: Director of Center for Psychospiritual Integration. Transpersonal Psychotherapist in Private Practice. Offers Workshop on "Preventing and Healing Compassion Fatigue," for people in the medical and mental health fields. Training in Transpersonal Psychology.

 

81

Douglas Joblin

D.Min. 2004

Sudbury, ON Canada

Dissertation: Leisure and Creation Spirituality: The Reinvention of Work Within the Context of Leisure as a Pursuit of an Active and Responsible Freedom in People's Work, Play and Worship

 

82

Terry Jones

D.Min. 2005

West Linn, OR

Dissertation: Elder: A Spiritual Alternative to Being Elderly

Website: www.elderhood.org

Work/Profession: Writer, Spiritual Elderhood Trainer, Spiritual Director, and Mental Health Professional.

 

83

Connie Kaplan

D.Min. 2002

Santa Monica, CA

Dissertation: The Soul Contract: A Model for Understanding One's Purpose in Life

Website: www.turtledreamers.com

Work/Profession: Spiritual Counselor and Dream Circle Leader. Teaching dreaming as a spiritual practice, counseling modern day mystics, nurturing the birth each person's awakening. Author of The Invisible Garment: 30 Spiritaul Principles that Weave the Fabric of Human Life.

 

84

Carol Lee Kilby

D.Min. 2005

Toronto, ON Canada

Dissertation: Stepping Stones to Work Like You Don't Need the Money: Making a Path Between Creation Spirituality and Our Lifework

Website: www.gaiacentre.org

Work/Profession: Carol's reinvented work is as workshop leader and Director of Gaia Centre where all programs, leaders, meals and retreats promote, "sustainability through a new spirituality of work."

 

85

Rebecca (Becky) Kiser

D.Min. 2001

Norfolk, VA

Dissertation: Knitting Mill Creek Community Garden

 

86

Randall Knee

D.Min. 2003

Portland, OR

Dissertation: Integrating Creation Spirituality Principles into Child Welfare Practice

Work/Profession: Instructor, Child Welfare Partnership, Deptment of Social Work, Portland State University.

 

87

Richard Kuykendall

D.Min. 1999

Auburn, CA

Dissertation: Tarot Meditations: A Reflection Informed by Creation Spirituality

 

88

Sandra Lee

D.Min. 2003

Grand Junction, CO

Dissertation: Relational Safety: Creating and Sustaining a Non-Violent Home

 

89

Donna Lindsey

D.Min. 2000

San Diego, CA

Dissertation: Legend of a Lemon Grove: Developing a Team Interim Ministry in One Church

 

90

Georgiana Lotfy

D.Min. 2001

Long Beach, CA

Dissertation: Walking the Labyrinth: A Spirigual Journey Through the Four Paths

 

91

JoyBeth Lufty

D.Min. 2003

East Orland, ME

Dissertation: The We That is Me: A Creation Spirituality Workbook for You

Website: www.soulintegrators.com

Work/Profession: Author, Interfaith Minister, Workshop Presenter, and Consultant on Holistic Spirituality for Soul Integrators.

 

92

Eleanor Lusignan

D.Min. 2002

Palo Alto, CA

Dissertation: Dancing with Eckhart

 

93

Richard Lyon

D.Min. 2002

Glenwood Springs, CO

Dissertation: Creation Story Theatre: Performing A Creation Story from Siberia to Awaken Recognition of the Sacred Beauty of the Cosmos

 

94

Nancy Mack

D.Min. 2003

St Louis, MO

Dissertation: In the Footsetps of My Ancestor, Louis Edward Nollau: Faith-based Involvement in Social Action

Work/Profession: Director of Psycho-Social Services (social work, child life, etc.) at St. Louis Children's Hospital.

 

95

Lita Malone (formerly Lita Brown)

D.Min. 2003

Ellensburg, WA

Dissertation: RiverStone Dreaming

 

96

Cheryl Maloney

D.Min. 2001

Minneapolis, MN

Dissertation: Hildegard of Bingen: A Model for Leadership in the 21st Century

 

97

Michael Mansfield

D.Min. 2001

Berkeley, CA

Dissertation: Finding Ourselves in the Field: Discovering Age-Appropriate Spiritual Language for the 21st Century--A Primer for the Catechist in All of Us

Work/Profession: Educator, Artist, and Activist.

 

98

Lori Martin-DeWitt

D.Min. 2000

Scottsdale, AZ

Dissertation: If God is the Great I Am, Who Am I?

 

99

Ardine Martinelli

D.Min. 2001

Tacoma, WA

Dissertation: Journey to Wholeness: Learning the Dance

Work/Profession: Spiritual Director, Retreat Leader, and Writer. Her retreats for women focus on coming home to our Divine Essence, and integrating the Four Paths as the core of our Spiritual Journey. Author of "Earthstewards" series of articles integrating mystical tradition with everyday practical tips/ideas for Earth-friendly practices.

 

100

Suzanne Maschmeyer

D.Min. 2005

Corning, NY

Dissertation: Where was God? Mystical, Prophetic, and Transformative Experiences in the Lives of Adult Survivors of Childhood Ritual Abuse

 

101

Jayne McAlexander

D.Min. 2005

Denver, CO

Dissertation: Creating Mindfulness: Mindfully Co-Creating

 

Kathy McCall
M.A. 1999
Santa Cruz, CA

Dissertation: The Power of Twelve
Website: www.unitysantacruz.org
Work/profession: Unity Minister

 

102

Kathleen (Kathy) McCarthy

D.Min. 2000

Indio, CA

Dissertation: The Question of the Influence of Creation Spirituality in the Formation of Small Faith Community Worship

 

103

Jann McGuire

D.Min. 2001

Lindsay, CA

Dissertation: Dark Passage: Illness as Initiation

Work/Profession: Retired Educator. Currently, Part-time Teacher, Hospice Volunteer, Caretaker, and Group Facilitator including study of Connie Kaplan. D.Min.'s Invisible Garment (on the full moon) and ritualizing the new moon.

 

104

Kate McLennan

D.Min. 2004

Wimberley, TX

Dissertation: Canary in the Mine: The Way of the Singer/Songwriter as Mystic, Artist and Prophet

Website: www.katemclennan.com

 

105

Tricia McMahon

D.Min. 2001

Fremont, CA

Dissertation: Sacred is the Dance: Living the Paradox of Religious Life

 

106

Diane McPhail

D.Min. 2004

Highlands, NC

Dissertation: A Design for Discovery: The Development, Implementation and Assessment of a Cirriculum and Resource Guide for the Experientail Learning of the Principles of Creation Spirituality in a Four Part Retreat Series

 

107

Peter Albert Thomas Miller

D.Min. 2001

East Aurora, NY

Dissertation: Christian Worship in East Aurora

 

108

David Morales

D.Min. 2003

Oakland, CA

Dissertation: To Sing With Life/Spirituality Unleashed Through Music

Work/Profession: Professor of Music and Choral Conductor.

 

109

Michel Morton

D.Min. 2002

Thunder Bay, ON Canada

Dissertation: Expanding Spiritual Knowing in Nursing

Work/Profession: University Professor of Nursing.

 

110

Susan G. Motes

D.Min. 2005

Tuscaloosa, AL

Dissertation: A Journey to Becoming Native to this Place: Sacred Alabama

 

111

Terry Nash

D.Min. 2004

Ventura, CA

Dissertation: Airla'nsea: Birth of a Fiction Novel via the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality

 

112

Barbara Nehls-Lowe

D.Min. 2004

Oregon, WI

Dissertation: Bringing Creation Spirituality Back Home to My Life and to My Parenting

Work/Profession: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Patient Services Staff, and Volunteer Minister at First Unitarian Society in Madison, Wisconsin.

 

113

Zan Nix

D.Min. 2004

Ashland, OR

Dissertation: "Tonight the Subject is Love": The Concert in Ten Foundational Elements

 

113

Rebecca Oberlin

M.A. 2000

Okmulgee, Oklahoma

Dissertation: "Aging, The Once and Future Reality
WORK/PROFESSION: Office Administrator and Hospice and Elder Care

 

114

Charles Oliver

D.Min. 2004

Byhalia, MS

Dissertation: My Story: Cultivated Thinking Develops Internal Control Over External Circumstances

 

115

Chris O'Neill

D.Min. 2001

Eugene, OR

Dissertation: Citizen Nurse: Teaching the Soul to Care

Website: www.workdrugfree.org

Work/Profession: Registered Nurse. Manager of WorkDrugFree, a non-profit addressing substance abuse prevention and intervention in the workforce by promoting evidence-based practices.

 

116

Ivan Padjen

D.Min. 2001

Chicago, IL

Dissertation: Reinventing the Culture & Discovering Self, History, Mystery: One Man's Perspective

 

117

Brian Palecek

D.Min. 2001

Bismarck, ND

Dissertation: Abolition and Remembrance: Spiritual Practice & Current Nuclear Weapons Issues in North Dakota

 

118

John Jerry-Anthony Parente

D.Min. 2001

Oakland, CA

Dissertation: Creating & Experiencing Art as Spiritual Practice: Reflections on Art as a (My) Way

 

119

Stephanie Parker

D.Min. 2005

Lantzville, BC Canada

Dissertation: Towards Transpersonal Pedagogy: Rekindling Creativity as Spiritual Praxis

 

120

Rosemary Partridge

D.Min. 2003

Grass Valley, CA

Dissertation: Sacred Words: Four Phamphlets of Prayers, Rituals and Blessings

 

121

Geraldine Anne (Gerry) Paulsen

D.Min. 2002

Auburn, CA

Dissertation: Born in Blessing: Reclaiming the Good News

Website: www.newfaithucc.org

Work/Profession: United Church of Christ Minister serving New Faith Community Church in Auburn, California. Author of Terra's Tale: The Universe Story for Children. In first Ordination Option group.

 

122

Bonita (Nita) Penfold

D.Min. 2002

Melrose, MA

Dissertation: Doing Theology: From Fragmentation to Wholeness

Website: www.spiritplay.net, www.nitapenfold.com

Work/Profession: Unitarian Universalist religious educator. Spirit Play developer and trainer. Adjunct faculty at Andover Newton Theological School.

 

123

Melanie Porter

D.Min. 2005

Grand Junction, CO

Dissertation: Opal Dawn-Ordained for a Creation-Centered Ministry

Work/Profession: Hospice Chaplain.

 

124

John Powell

D.Min. 2005

Decatur, GA

Dissertation: The Reinvention of Age: Explorations in Elder Initiation

Work/Profession: Transpersonal Psychologist, Curriculum Consultant, and Mid-life and Elder Spirituality Consultant.

 

125

Elizabeth (Liz) Pray

D.Min. 2005

Grand Junction, CO

Dissertation: Claiming Wisdom: Aging as a Sacred Journey

Work/Profession: Hospice Chaplain.

 

126

Edina Preucel

D.Min. 2001

Lafayette, CO

Dissertation: The Radiant Spiral: An Exploration of Community Co-Created Rituals of Transformation

Work/Profession: Global Services Account Manager - StorageTek.

 

127

Mahalia Pugatch

D.Min. 2005

Fairfax, CA

Dissertation: Transformational Art Today: The Journey of Nine American Visual Artists

 

128

Meagan Pugh

D.Min. 2004

Sebastopol, CA

Dissertation: Spiraling into Wholeness: A Practical Guide for Healing Using Creativity and Body Wisdom

Website: www.art-2-heart.com

Work/Profession: Art to Heart Counseling. Art Therapist, Pastoral Counselor. Works with Women's groups, individuals and couples. Specializing in Somatic Art Therapy using movement and art to heal trauma and find sacred wisdom through the body.

 

129

Frances Rathbun

D.Min. 2002

Wichita, KS

Dissertation: Shalom School: A Teacher's Manual

 

130

Sea Raven

D.Min. 2001

Gerrardstown, WV

Dissertation: The Wheel of the Year: A Worship Book for Creation Spirituality

Website: www.gaiarising.org

Work/Profession: Consultant for Worship, Music and the Arts.

 

131

Mary Reaman

D.Min. 2002

Dayton, OH

Dissertation: Creating New Forms of Ministry as Expressions of Personal Transformation and Parish Renewal

 

132

Mary Catherine Rice

D.Min. 2005

Itasca, IL

Dissertation: Toward a Compassionate Classroom: My Journey with Creation Spirituality and 4mat

 

133

Kathleen Robbins

D.Min. 2002

Gaborone, Botswana

Dissertation: The Fourth Communications Revolution

Work/Profession: Management Consultant for Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) delivering AIDS education and services.

 

134

Joan Robinson

D.Min. 2001

Novato, CA

Dissertation: Dreams of a Dark Night

Website: www.joanrobinson.com

Work/Profession: Psychiatric Social Worker. In private practice, leads dreamwork groups. Work at San Quentin that includes dreamwork groups.

 

135

Arthur (Art) Rogers

D.Min. 2004

Martinez, CA

Dissertation: Let There Be Light: Looking for the Right Use of Technology in Education

 

136

Rae Rubley

D.Min. 2000

Rochester, NY

Dissertation: How to Develop Creation Spirituality in a Community (in Western New York)

 

137

Brenda M Schaeffer

D.Min. 2000

Eden Prairie, MN

Dissertation: Creation Psychology: An Innovative Training Course for Professionals Integrating Ego, Soul and Spirit

 

138

Madeleine Schwab

D.Min. 2003

Los Angeles, CA

Dissertation: The Action Board Process: A Spiritual Technique

Work/Profession: Educator. Currently teaching a community service program to juniors at a private progressive school. Carrying on the work of Dr. David Viscott who devised The Action Board, a technique for people to discover and stay on track of their lifework/vocation/calling.

 

139

Timothy (Tim) Selby

D.Min. 2001

Steamboat Springs, CO

Dissertation: Universe Divine: An Introduction to the Creation-Centered Spiritual Tradition

Work/Profession: Associate Pastor at United Methodist Church of Steamboat Springs.

 

140

Linda Sewright

D.Min. 2005

Bainbridge Island, WA

Dissertation: Landscape and Memory: An Illuminated Journey of Shamanic Awakening

 

 

141

David Sharp

D.Min. 1999

San Jose, CA

Website: www.drdavidsharp.net, powerforlifenow.com

Work/Profession: Educator, Writer, Performer, Preacher and Pastor.

 

142

Su Skjersaa Lukinbeal

D.Min. 2005

Bend, OR

Dissertation: The Rosary to the Black Madonna

 

143

Deb Sloan

D.Min. 2003

Pleasanton, CA

Dissertation: An Introduction to Prayer in Three New Thought Movements

 

178

Barbara White Slyker (deceased)

D.Min. 2000

Danville, CA

 

144

Danine Smeaton

D.Min. 2002

Menomonee Falls, WI

Dissertation: Grace Spirituality Center: A Ministry of Spiritual Formation for Healing and Transformation

 

145

Sheri Snively

D.Min. 2003

Jamul, CA

Dissertation: Finding Creation Centered Spiritualtiy in an Unexpected Place: The United States Navy

 

146

Georgette Star

D.Min. 2005

Oregon City, OR

Dissertation: Creation Spirituality for Maiden Spirit: A Guidebook for Facilitator Training

Website: www.maidenspirit.com

Work/Profession: Founder of Maiden Spirit: Spirituality and Rites-of-Passage Programs for Women and Girls.

 

147

Daniel (Dan) Strizek

D.Min. 2001

Lakewood, CO

Dissertation: Songs for the Four Mystics

 

148

Jeanne Sutter

D.Min. 2004

Port Richmond, CA

Dissertation: The Tree of Life Ministry: A Model of Spiritual Formation Based upon the Four Paths of Creation Spirituality

 

149

Jeremy Taylor

D.Min. 2001

San Rafael, CA

Dissertation: Zen Dream Work: Yume' Do--Dreamwork as a Pathway to the Wisdom Beyond Words

 

150

Lisa Teems

D.Min. 2000

Laurel, MD

Dissertation: The Gentle Revolution: A Dialogue on the Death and Rebirth of the Mental Health Profession

Work/Profession: Mental Health Program Administrator.

 

152

Joanna Truelson

D.Min. 2000

Orinda, CA

Dissertation: Heal the Healers, Nurture the Nurses

 

153

Amanda Tull

D.Min. 2002

Lafayette, CA

Dissertation: Lessons From Our Companion Animals

 

154

Geoffrey (Geoff) Tyrrell

D.Min. 2001

Atherton, CA

Dissertation: Energy, Consciousness, Color and Discovery

Work/Profession: Counselor using Mindfulness-Bsed Counseling. Chaplain.

 

155

Catherine Vajda

D.Min. 2001

Atlanta, GA

Dissertation: Bringing Heaven to Earth: Healing Ourselves, Healing Our World

Website: www.spiritheart.net (under construction)

Work/Profession: SpiritHeart: Integrative Therapies, Coaching and Practices focusing on "Essential Well-BE-ing" for body, mind and spirit.

 

156

Margaret (Maggie) Van Vliet

D.Min. 2005

Longmont, CO

Dissertation: Pilgrimage and Emergence: Artist and Creativity

Website: www.WorkingWithHeart.com

Work/Profession: Artist, Writer, and Mentor-Consultant.

 

157

Toni Vincent

D.Min. 2004

San Francisco, CA

Dissertation: Third Millennium Thinking: World View for a Small Planet

 

158

Patricia (Pat) Waak

D.Min. 2002

Erie, CO

Dissertation: My Bones are Red

Website: www.patwaak.com

Work/Profession: State Chair of the Colorado Democratic Party.

 

159

Jacob Watson

D.Min. 2001

Portland, ME

Dissertation: Offering Creation Spirituality to Hospital Chaplaincy Students & Health Care Staff

Website: www.chimeofmaine.org

Work/Profession: Abbot of the Chaplaincy Insititute of Maine.

 

 

160

Paula Waybright

D.Min. 2005

Scottsdale, AZ

Dissertation: Birthing the Hope of a Creation-Centered Spirituality in My Workplace

 

161

Harold Weicker

D.Min. 2001

Laredo, TX

Dissertation: Praying the Psalms Along the Four Fold Path

 

162

Roxanne WhiteLight

D.Min. 2005

Westlake, OH

Dissertation: The Reinvention of the Rite of Ordination in Service to the Creation Spirituality Tradition

 

163

Lisa Whitlow

D.Min. 2002

Roeland Park, KS

Dissertation: Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: Worship in an Emerging Community

Website: www.soultend.com

Work/Profession: Spiritual Counselor, Teacher and Workshop/Retreat Leader. Owner/Director of Soul Tending: Integration of Body, Mind & Spirit, providing workshops, classes, and retreats to individuals who are seeking to nourish their relationships with the Divine, with one another, and with the planet that sustains us.

 

164

Barbara Whittaker-Johns

D.Min. 2000

Arlington, MA

Dissertation: Telling Our Credo Stories: A Spiritual Practice for Being at Home in The Universe

 

165

Paki Wieland

D.Min. 2002

Northampton, MA

Dissertation: The Great Work: Satyagraha in Practice

 

166

Terry Williams

D.Min. 2005

Oakland, CA

Dissertation: Spiritual Practice: Connecting with The Divine

Work/Profession: Director of Budget and Administration, University of California, Office of the President Division of Health Affairs

 

167

Susan Winecki

D.Min. 2002

Milwaukee, WI

Dissertation: A Midlife Initiation

 

168

Eleanora Woloy

D.Min. 2002

Virginia Beach, VA

Dissertation: Psyche and Soul: A Spiritual Journey Bringing Together Jungian Thought and Creation Spirituality

 

169

Sr Malia Wong

D.Min. 2000

Waipahu, HI

Dissertation: The Gastronomics of Learning from Each Other: A Contemporary Manual for Novices (or Anyone Hungry on the Spiritual Path)

 

170

Judith Yost

D.Min. 2002

Wimberley, TX

Dissertation: Encounters with Nature: Mystical and Transformational Stories

 

171

Michael (Mike) Zeglarski

D.Min. 2005

Sacramento, CA

Dissertation: Green Fire: Awakening the Earth Father

 

172

Mary Zerega

D.Min. 2003

Chicago, IL

Dissertation: Choosing a Path: Creation Spirituality in Twenty-first Century Education

 

173

Lynne Zickerman

D.Min. 2003

Berkeley, CA

Dissertation: New York Poems: Opening to Grief Through Inmate Connectedness

 

174

Michael Ziegler

D.Min. 2001

Kensington, CA

Dissertation: Tuning the Soul CD: The Living Expression of Creation Centered Jewish Prayer

 

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