Degrees Earned
S.T.D., Specialization in Monastic Studies
Received 1995 at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm - Rome, Italy
Dissertation Entitled: "se gerere in Christi militia": Cassian's Concept of the Monk in Light of his Imagery of Spiritual Combat
Degree awarded magna cum laude
S.T.L., Specialization in Monastic Studies
Received 1993 at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm - Rome, Italy
Thesis Entitled: Human Nature and Spiritual Combat: An Analysis of Anthropological Concepts Present in Cassian's Conference IV
Degree awarded magna cum laude
S.T.B.
Received 1992 at the Pontifical Athenaeum of Saint Anselm - Rome, Italy
Thesis Entitled: Koinonia and the One Church: Models of the Church Present in the Documents of the Anglican Roman Catholic International Commission and the Lutheran Roman Catholic International Commission
Degree awarded magna cum laude
A.B., Major in English, Minor in Philosophy
Received in 1988 at Saint Anselm College - Manchester, New Hampshire
Thesis Entitled: Miss Lonelyhearts and Wise Blood: Differing Views of Salvation in the Modern World
Degree awarded summa cum laude
A.A.
Received 1984 at Saint Gregory's College - Shawnee, Oklahoma
Degree awarded magna cum laude
Modern Language Courses
| Language |
Dates Studied |
Institution |
Location |
| Italian |
July-October 1989 |
Centro Studi Italiani |
Urbania, Italy |
| French |
August-September 1990 & 1991 |
Institute France Langue |
Paris, France |
| German |
June-September 1992 |
Inlingua |
Salzburg, Austria |
Professional Experience
| Year |
Institution |
Department |
Position |
| 2007-Present | St. Gregory's University | Governance | Chancellor |
| 2000-2007 | St. Gregory's University | Administration | President |
| 1996-2000 |
St. Gregory's University |
Administration |
Vice-President for Church Relations and Campus Ministries |
| 1997-Present |
St. Gregory's University |
Theology Division |
Former Division Chair and Instructor, Current Assistant Professor |
| 1996-1997 |
Benedictine College |
SGC Collaborative Program |
Instructor in Religious Studies |
| 1995-1996 |
St. Gregory's College |
Humanities Division |
Instructor of English Composition |
| 1993 |
St. Gregory's College |
Staff |
Admissions Counselor |
| 1989-1990 |
St. Gregory's College |
Humanities Division |
Instructor of English and British Literature |
| 1986-1987 |
St. Gregory's College |
Administration |
Director of Continuing Education |
Courses Taught
English Composition I
English Composition II
British Literature II
Introduction to New Testament
Introduction to Theology
Christ and the Human Person
Sacramental Theology
The Church: Tradition and Faith Development
Professional and Civic Memberships
1989 - Present: Sigma Delta Epsilon Honor Society
1997 - Present: Archbishop's Commission for Justice and Human Development
1999 - Present: Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree
2000 - Present: Rotary International
2000 - Present: Mabee-Gerrer Museum Board of Directors
2000 - Present: Oklahoma Independent Colleges and Universities, Presidents' Council
2000 - Present: Association of Benedictine Colleges and Universities, Presidents' Council
2001 - Present: Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities
2001 - Present: Community Health Partners - Board of Directors for Unity Health Center
2001 - Present: Knight of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem
2004 - Present: Leadership Oklahoma - Alumnus of Class XVII
Personal
Monastic Profession of Vows: July 11, 1985
Ordination to Priesthood: August 6, 1994
Election as Tenth Abbot of St. Gregory's Abbey: January 6, 2006