His pedagogy foregrounds critical thinking, reading, and writing in the academic study of religion. B.A., University of Alabama In her private practice, Dr.Bonnerworks primarily with individuals and couples and supervises post-masters counselors toward full licensure in the state of Tennessee. Cameron Harvey, Assistant Coach Womens Track and Field Give your spiritual life a lift. Philip Willmert, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale Divinity School; B.A. M.S., University of Virginia; B.B.A., The College of William and Mary To become a competent counselor, one must become familiar with ones own self and healing. It's a subject which, to my mind, contains all subjects. Dr. Reed joined Belmont as an administrator in 2001 and became a regular adjunct in Belmonts College of Theology and Christian Ministry. . Joel BeasleyExecutive Director of Operations. B.A., Western Kentucky University M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President for Administration and University Counsel (1998) Dr. Webbs research predominantly focuses on teaching and learning. Maria Pena, Sergeant 2nd Shift He has taught both general education courses such as Understanding the Bible and Spirituality in World Religions as well as upper level courses in pastoral care and psychology of religion for students majoring in ministry studies. John Wharton, Event Operations Technician Suzanne M. WintonAssistant to the World Service Associate General Secretary. In my spare time, I enjoy playingmy Fender Rhodes, eating pizza, or simply quietly meditating on the goodness ofthe Pittsburgh Steelers. 2REL 2350 Christian Doctrineis a prerequisite for the following: REL 2410 Spiritual Formation; REL 2510 Christian Ethics; all courses in Religion and Society division, in the Theological and Historical Division, and Biblical Studies Division. M.B.A., University of Georgia; BS, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; CPA Drawn to a life of Christian service he entered Lexington Theological Seminary and while in seminary served as pastor in one of the oldest and historical Disciples of Christ (DOC) churches in Kentucky. Prior to arriving at Discipleship Ministries, Suzanne launched, built, owned, and managed a multi-million-dollar franchise from 1989 to 2008, Allegiance Staffing. Debbie Chenoweth, Director of Basketball Operations Bill has degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Superior, in finance and business administration. Janet is married to Philip Jamieson and together they have authored two books on money in the church: Janet holds a B.A. Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Dickinson College Min.) Hunter Sr., Telecommunications Services Manager SLAs meet as an entire team twice a month with the Director of Faith Formation & Engagement for training, updates, and other team activities. She is a Certified Public Accountant with experience in both public accounting firms and in higher education. M.Ed. University of Kentucky Rev. Some of my areas of research include the Roman imperial setting of the New Testament; poverty, wealth, and justice in the Bible; gender studies and the Bible; the theme of status reversals in ancient and modern religious traditions; community practices of the early church; and music and songs in the biblical text. This interest in hospital chaplaincy shaped further interest in pursuing course work and training in pastoral counseling as part of his journey in ministry. Gypsy Moody, Digital Access and Metadata Librarian Since 1876, the mission of Belmont Abbey College is the education of students from diverse religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in the liberal arts tradition as . Dr. Perez also hosts the podcast, As a historian, Dr. Perezs research is focused on the development of praise and worship theology and music, especially its transmission beyond Pentecostal and Charismatic communities and into global mainstream practice. M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.A, The Ohio State University, Lougan Bishop, Web & Digital Media Manager I'm especially pleased to attempt this work in the School of Religion, because the question of religion, the way we order our lives and imagine ourselves and the world we're in, is one of the biggest and most broad-ranging questions I can think of. When I began studying the Old Testament and its language in graduate school I knew I had found the academic discipline that could energize me for the rest of my life. Brenda holds a bachelor of science in professional studies with a concentration in organizational leadership from Middle Tennessee State University and an associate of science in business and commerce from Volunteer State Community College. Engage via Email. College of Entertainment and Music Business, Gordon E. Inman College of Health Sciences and Nursing, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, College of Theology and Christian Ministry, OMore College of Architecture and Design, Print Degree Planner (opens a new window), REL 3310 Church History I: Ancient and Medieval Eras, REL 3320 Church History II: Reformation and Modern Eras, REL 3350 Contemplative Thought and Practice, REL 4550 Readings inReligion and Culture, Acalog Academic Catalog Management System (ACMS), 1900 Belmont Boulevard | Nashville, TN 37212. He is experienced in working with individuals, couples, families and groups with ages ranging from adolescent to senior adult. E. Paige Carter,Access Services Manager Charles W. Hodgin, III, Assistant Professor for Systems and Collection Management B.S. Eric Burford, Copy Center Supervisor At Belmont, Dr. Grieme Bradley teaches in the Mental Health Counseling Program. Russell Grimm, Director of Athletic Fundraising He has presented his research at regional, national, and international conferences, and he has been published in venues such asThe Journal of Communication Pedagogy,Teaching and Learning Inquiry, and theJournal of Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Their lives changed forever, and they went on to serve God in wondrous ways. April Hefner, Editorial and News Content Director He also has three years of experience as a legal research analyst, in which he focused on for-profit higher education institutions. - Stanford University; B.A. Belmont University, B.A. Scott Flynn, Mens Golf Coach She earned her doctorate in Clinical Counseling, Teaching, & Supervision from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2018. I did not hear an audible voice, but I definitely heard Gods still, small voice in the inner depths of my being. Bryan College, Phil Johnston, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs This passion stems from her lived experiences with the power of intimacy, connection, and healing. Willie Young, Director of Major Gifts Dr. Sun's research focuses on the history of Chinese Christianity, religion and nationalism in modern East Asia, and mission history. B.A. A euphonium player by trade, Dr. Perez has served in various worship and music contexts spanning a wide variety of traditions as planner and leader; Adam has served in choral settings as a conductor and tenor and as a guitar-wielding contemporary worship leader. Jeff Runyan, the Director of Business Operations for The Upper Room, manages various strategic finance and accounting responsibilities. Discipleship Ministries is a work from home community. - Samford University, Assistant Professor of History of Christianity, Ph.D. - Duke University; M.T.S. Claire Wiley, Research and Instruction Librarian Jeff RunyanDirector of Business Operations. Fred Gillum, Assistant Softball Coach J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law;Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania; B.A., Baylor University, Susan H. West, Vice President & Chief of Staff (1988) Whether in my Theology and Literature courseThe Christ-Haunted Southor in my Writing for Spirituality course, I empower students to unearth the theological insights of literature, the arts, and of their own lived experience. M.B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University You might guess that I enjoy teaching in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry because the faculty also love learning and ideas and knowledge, and theydo;but that is not why I enjoy teaching with them. Born in China, Dr. Sun came to the United States in 2007. Wes Burtner, Director of Athletic Fundraising His clinical specialties include the treatment of complex trauma, religion and spirituality, and panic disorder. Kimberly enjoys playing guitar, strategy board games, hiking, sci-fi, and British mysteries. Middle Tennessee State University and then came to Belmont to help launch a new program in Religion and the Arts. Andy Watts is a Professor of Religion and teaches undergraduate courses in religion and social ethics, also serving as the Field Education advisor for the college. I teach First-year and Cornerstone seminars in theology and philosophy, as well as courses in Scripture and hermeneutics. Christy Ridings, Director of Spiritual Formation, Associate University Minister Did God, if he existed, really care about individuals? from Belmont University, followed closely by a Doctorate of Ministry (D. Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate B.A., Seattle Pacific University Dr. Grieme Bradley lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and two kids. She has expertise in qualitative and quantitative research and teaches program evaluation in one of Vanderbilts doctoral programs. M.A. Emily holds a bachelors degree in communications from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Javascript is currently not supported, or is disabled by this browser. I also like reading novels, porch hangouts, theater, parks, local festivals, iced mochas, and singing. When I was a college student, I decided that I could never learn enough about religion, but it wasnt until I was in graduate school that I discovered my passion for the vocation of teaching. B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., Tennessee Technological University Promoting a classroom environment to nurture this comfort with both self and other is core to her teaching philosophy. It is a joy to see other people who are learning and rejoicing in the love of ideas and knowledge. I enjoy serving with them because they are kind and loving people, and their Christ-like character makes the work environment wonderful. Director of Spiritual Formation Telephone: 402-546-6384 Email: ipf@priestlyformation.org Ihab Shenouda Director of Finance and Administration Telephone: 531-272-8463 Email: ishenouda@priestlyformation.org Susan Wilson Most people in the world are religious, and as our own religious landscape becomes more pluralistic here in the United States, knowing about religion becomes more and more of a necessity for individuals interested in dialogue and understanding. B.S., University of Alabama B.S., Belmont University As best I can, I seek to keep the following priorities uppermost in my mind and heart to create a loving and safe environment within the classroom where students know that they are loved and can feel safe in expressing their ideas and opinions, in assurance that they will be heard, respected and appreciated. Mark Grones, Assistant Director and University Engineer Ph.D., Boston College; M.Div., Southern Seminary; A.B., Harvard University Previously Scott served as Executive Director, Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship, and came to Discipleship Ministries after service as associate pastor at Douglasville First United Methodist Church for nine years and pastor at the Barnesville Circuit (Milner, Marvin, Prospect) for four years. B.A. Amy Dodson-Watts who has served as the Executive Director of Luke 14:12, a ministry to the unhoused and hungry in Nashville. Director of Spiritual Direction Formation Telephone: 531-272-8456 Email: ipf@priestlyformation.org Father James Rafferty, S.T.D. I have been teaching for over three decades now, in subjects as diverse as biology, physical education, and Biblical Hebrew. Contact. Carol Smith Walter, Assessment Coordinator Heather Copeland, Assistant Director for Compliance Joe Frye, Assistant Coach Courtney Fuson, Electronic & Educational Resources Librarian The "suggested assessments" include ABHE Spiritual Formation Assessment.15 The report explains that students will need to "demonstrate the knowledge of specific spiritual disciplines."16. They have two sons who as of this moment do not intend to follow their parents vocational paths. John Langdon, Assistant Compliance Director About a year later, I committed my life to Christian ministry. Glenda Dahlhauser, Design Operations Manager M.Ed., Belmont University; B.B.A., Belmont University Her research interests include twentieth-century Black religious thought, especially the works of Howard Thurman. He was the founding Director of the Carolina Institute for Clinical Pastoral Training. Tom has served as pastor of two congregations, supervisor of a shelter for the homeless and psychiatric hospital chaplain. M. Ed, Nonprofit Leadership, Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University Ph.D, M.A., B.A., University of Mississippi, Todd L. Lake, Vice President for Spiritual Development (2005) Belmont University Kirkland Crossing - Director of Nursing - Assisted Living (AL) - RN Presbyterian Homes & Services 3.5 Pewaukee, WI 53072 +1 location $70,864 - $93,009 a year Full-time Easily apply on Indeed 60+ years of providing quality care & services to older adults. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University, L. Gregory Jones, President Amy Irwin,Executive Assistant Michael Simpson, Administrative Captain, Todd L. Lake, Vice-President LaReace Carr, University Ministries Assistant Phone: (562) 944-0351, ext. Anna Howard, Graphic Designer he was ordained with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). It was during this period of pastoring a rural church in North Carolina that an opportunity was extended to teach a course in Religion and Culture. The teaching opportunity became a significant point of change by igniting a passion for teaching religion. B.B.A., Belmont University Suzanne sold the company in 2008 and sought to serve Christ and the church. Rev. Ashley Layhew, Collections Manager - Calvin Theological Seminary; M.A. ; University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S., Samford University Campbell earned his Bachelor of Arts in English, Linguistics, and Speech from the University of Mary Washington, and his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School where he was awarded the Alton Raynor Prize for Town & Country Ministry. Steven Johnson, Supervisor, Meg Arnold, Director of Organizational Development Dr. Amanda Grieme Bradley earned both her Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy and her PhD in Clinical Counseling, Teaching, & Supervision from Trevecca University in Nashville, TN. M.A., George Fox University; B.S., Belmont University She also teaches as an adjunct professor at Belmont University in the College of Theology and Christian Ministry. 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