About DWM

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education:

  • PhD, Systematic Theology, Catholic University of America, expected graduation 2011
    Current GPA: 3.95
  • Pennsylvania Teacher Certification, Special Education, Eastern University, 2005
  • MA, Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2003
    Graduated Cum Laude
  • Thesis: “Action, Image, and Practice: The Revival of Aesthetics in the Theologies of Nicholas Wolterstorff and Frank Burch Brown”
  • BA, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Liberty University, 2000

Teaching Experience:

  • Professor, Loyola College in Maryland, 2008; Course: Introduction to Christian Ethics (Fall, 2008)
  • Professor, The Catholic University of America, 2008; Courses: The Religious Quest (Spring and Summer, 2008), Introduction to Christianity (Summer, 2008)
  • Instructor, International Studies Academy, Benjamin Franklin High School, 2005-2007; Course: Introduction to Philosophy and Religion (Fall ’05-Spring ‘07)
  • Special Education Teacher, Benjamin Franklin High School, 2004-2005; Courses: Vocational Skills, Intensive Reading

Administrative Experience/Service:

  • Graduate Student Representative, American Academy of Religion, Mid-Atlantic Region, Present
  • Vice-President, School of Theology and Religious Studies Student Association, The Catholic University of America, Present
  • Chairperson, Conference Committee, Faith and the Polis Conference at The Catholic University of America, Present
  • At-Large Representative & Publicity Secretary, School of Theology and Religious Studies Student Association, The Catholic University of America, 2007-2008
  • Academic Dean, International Studies Academy, Benjamin Franklin High School, 2006-2007
  • Secretary, Liberty University Philosophy Club, 1999-2000

Publications:

  • “Review Article of H.R. Rookmaaker, The Complete Works of Hans R. Rookmaaker”
    Veritasse Magazine (UK) (January 2007)
  • “Review of Stanley Grenz, Rediscovering the Triune God: The Trinity in Contemporary Theology”, The Princeton Theological Review (Spring 2006)

Scholarly Presentations:

  • “Satire and Sufficiency: (Re)reading Boethius’ Consolation Through Menippean Satire”
    The Patristic, Medieval, and Renaissance Conference, The Augustinian Institute, Villanova University, to be delivered October 2008
  • “Life and Death: the Positivity of Immanence in the Photography and Sculpture of Victor Vazquez and Andy Goldsworthy”
    The 2008 Religion and Literature Forum, LeMoyne College, April 2008
  • “Mystery, Gift, & Love: Henri de Lubac’s Ressourcement of the desiderium naturale visionis dei”
    American Academy of Religion, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, March 2008
  • “To Act or Be Acted Upon: Nicholas Wolterstorff and Hans Urs von Balthasar on Disinterested Contemplation”
    American Academy of Religion, Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, March 2007
  • “The Aesthetic Religious Experience”
    Philosophy Colloquium, Liberty University, April 2000

Scholarships and Awards

  • University Scholarship, The Catholic University of America, Spring 2008-Present
  • Teaching Fellowship, The Catholic University of America, Spring 2008-Present
  • New Teachers A.C.T. Grant, School District of Philadelphia, 2004-2005
  • Graduated Cum Laude, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Professional Associations:

  • College Theology Society
  • American Society for Aesthetics
  • American Academy of Religion
  • The School of Theology and Religious Studies Student Association

Extracurricular, Community, and Special Interest Activities:

  • Volunteer, Church of the Ascension & St. Agnes, Washington, D.C., 2008-Present
    Acolyte, St. Mark’s Church, Philadelphia, PA, 2006-2007
    Guitarist, Various projects including theatrical scoring and original music, 1996-Present
    Volunteer, Emmanuel Presbyterian Church (Warrenville, IL) in Kentucky, Summer 2002
    Musician, Grace Church, Lynchburg, VA, 1999-2000