Profile
Hometown: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
High school: Village Bible Academy
Major: Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling and Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Post-graduate plans: Bivocational ministry work, clinical counseling, and later a PhD to be a professor of psychology of religion.
Why did you choose Moravian: I chose Moravian because of its commitment to rigorous theological education and a psychospiritually-integrated clinical counseling program.
What are you most proud of: I was able to use my passion for queer theory to work on a paraphrase-translation of Song of Songs 1 and write a paper discussing the pastoral implications of this Hebrew Bible poem for a more progressive, inclusive Judeo-Christian sexual ethic.
One thing you hope to accomplish at Moravian: I want to be able to present at least one paper to the Society of Biblical Literature, thanks to Dr. Appler’s encouragement and support.
Something learned at Moravian: I am more able to see the image of the Divine/God in different traditions and expressions from my own.
What do you enjoy most about Moravian: I love how invested the faculty are and how they are always championing me to believe in my call and to use my gifts and passions to help make a positive impact in this world.
On-campus/commuter student: Commuter
Favorite class: Faith and Human Development
Favorite book/author: The Shack by William Paul Young
Favorite Moravian yradition: The Love Feast
Thank You
I am so incredibly thankful for your generosity. Because of you, I am able to worry less about my financial commitment and investment in both my clinical and theological education. Having served as a pastor in several different denominations, I know firsthand the mental and spiritual struggles folks face and am sensitive to the fact that clergy is often not well-equipped to offer competent pastoral care. This is a large part of what drove me to pursue graduate-level studies at MTS. Knowing that I will have substantially less debt post-graduation because of the scholarships made possible by folks like yourself is a blessing.
