Alumni
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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
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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.
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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.
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Janet Bass
Certificate in Creation Spirituality 2002
Newcastle, WA
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Ann Duffy
D.Min. 2000
San Antonio, TX
Dissertation: Uncovering the Veil of Depression: Creating an Interconnection with All That Is
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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
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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.
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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."
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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William (Bill) Gordon
D.Min. 2005
Chicago, IL
Dissertation: A Belief Beyond Theology: The Catechism of Patriarchy
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L. Duncan Grady
D.Min. 2003
Nelson, BC Canada
Dissertation: Relational Mysticism: An Exploration of the Mystic's Path in Conscious Relationship
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Anne Hill
D.Min. 2003
Sebastopol, CA
Dissertation: Chambers of the Heart: The Path of the Priestess
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Virginia Hubbs
D.Min. 2005
Boalsburg, PA
Dissertation: Balancing Act: Integrating the Feminine and Masculine
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Annette Hulefeld
D.Min. 2005
Oak Park, IL
Dissertation: The Return to Original Blessing Memory of I Am
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Sandra (Sandy) Hulse
D.Min. 2003
Port Richmond, CA
Dissertation: Sermons of Creation Spirituality
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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.
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Grant Jahnke
D.Min. 2003
Toronto, ON Canada
Dissertation: Awaken to Wonder: Enkindling the Sacred Fire Within
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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."
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Rebecca (Becky) Kiser
D.Min. 2001
Norfolk, VA
Dissertation: Knitting Mill Creek Community Garden
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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.
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Richard Kuykendall
D.Min. 1999
Auburn, CA
Dissertation: Tarot Meditations: A Reflection Informed by Creation Spirituality
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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
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Georgiana Lotfy
D.Min. 2001
Long Beach, CA
Dissertation: Walking the Labyrinth: A Spirigual Journey Through the Four Paths
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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.
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Eleanor Lusignan
D.Min. 2002
Palo Alto, CA
Dissertation: Dancing with Eckhart
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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
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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.
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Lita Malone (formerly Lita Brown)
D.Min. 2003
Ellensburg, WA
Dissertation: RiverStone Dreaming
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Cheryl Maloney
D.Min. 2001
Minneapolis, MN
Dissertation: Hildegard of Bingen: A Model for Leadership in the 21st Century
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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.
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Lori Martin-DeWitt
D.Min. 2000
Scottsdale, AZ
Dissertation: If God is the Great I Am, Who Am I?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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