EDUCATION

Ph.D. (2001), Department of Religion and Religious Education, Catholic University of America.
M.A. (1995), Department of Theology, St. John’s University, Collegeville.
B.S. (1992), Magna cum Laude, Department of Chemistry, University of Minnesota.

COURSES TAUGHT

Theo 101    “Introduction to the Christian Theological Tradition.”
Theo 331    “Christianity and World Religions,” “Christianity and World Religions in Hawaii”
     (on-site course), “Religions & Cultures of India” (on-site course).
Theo 338     “Hinduism and Buddhism.”
CSMA 593 “The Catholic Church & Interreligious Dialogue” (graduate course).

AWARDS AND HONORS

Delta Epsilon Sigma Honors Society, 2008.
UMAIE Travel Grants, 2005, 2007.
Maxi-Grant, University of St. Thomas, 2006.
Partnership-in-Learning Grant, University of St. Thomas, 2003, 2004.
John Quasten Fellowship, Catholic University, 1995-2000.
Departmental Scholarship, Catholic University, 1994.
Eldon Siehl Scholarship, St. John’s University, 1993.

PUBLICATIONS

“Religious Pluralism and Catholic Theology in the Greco-Roman World and India Today.”
Studies in Interreligious Dialogue 18, no. 1 (2008):19-28.
“Monasticism as an Interreligious Meeting Point: A Comparison of Swami Abhishiktananda &
Francis Acharya.” Third Millenium: Indian Journal of Evangelization 11, no. 2 (2008): 76-87.
“Bande Mataram and the Revolutionary Struggle.” Recent Publications: Sabda (June 2007): 2-4.
“Swami Abhishiktananda and Comparative Theology.” Horizons: The Journal of the College
    Theology Society 31, no. 1 (2004): 40-63.
“Swami Abhishiktananda’s Interreligious Hermeneutics of the Upanishads.” Hindu-Christian
    Studies Bulletin 16 (2003): 22-29.
“Christianity and Other Religions.” In The Christian Theological Tradition, ed. Catherine A.
    Cory and David T. Landry, 2d ed. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2002.
“A Solvatochromic Study of the Effect of Chain Length, Chain Branching, and Polymethylation
    of the Alkylbenzenes on Solvent Polarizability.” Edward T. Ulrich and Peter W. Carr.
    The Journal of Physical Chemistry 95 (1991): 10197-203.
 
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

National Conferences

“A Change in Comparative Perspective.” Catholic Theological Society of America, 2008.
“Monasticism: A Medium of Dialogue between East and West.” International Seminar on
    Francis Acharya. Anugraha Renewal Center, Kerala, India, 2008.
“The Role of Art in the Development of Aurobindo’s Religious Nationalism.” College Theology
    Society, 2006.
Respondent: “Indology and the Theology of Religions” by Patrick Olivelle, Catholic Theological
Society of America, 2006.
“Hellenistic Relativism and Contemporary Religious Pluralism in India.” College Theology
    Society, 2004.
“The Limits of Interreligious Sharing.” Catholic Theological Society of America, 2002.
 “A Solvatochromic Investigation of the Solvent Polarizability of the Alkylbenzenes.” Eastern
    Analytical Symposium, 1990.

Universities

“The Development of Aurobindo’s Religious Nationalism.” National Council of Education,
    Jadavpur University, Calcutta, 2008.
“Ethical Perspectives in Non-Western Traditions: Hinduism.” Mesabi Range Community &
    Technical College, 2007. 
“An Introduction to Fractal Chemistry,” Analytical Chemistry Seminar, University of Minnesota,
    1992.

TALKS GIVEN

Academic Institutions

“Is it Possible to Learn from Other Religions?” Philosophy Colloquium, University of St.
    Thomas, 2007.
“Exploring India.” International Dinner, University of St. Thomas, 2006.
“Buddhism and Christianity: Are They Compatible?” Theology on Tap, University of St. Thomas, 2005.
“Growing Up Catholic.” Undergraduate course, North Central University, 2002, 2003, 2004
    2005, Bethel College, 2003.
“Christianity and Islam: Are They Compatible?” Theology on Tap, University of St. Thomas,
    2004.
“Hinduism and Ecology.” Undergraduate course, Saint John’s University, 1994.

Community Organizations

“The Catholic Church and Other Religions,” Assumption Catholic Church, 2007.
“Exploring India.”  Minnesota Women’s Valley Club, 2006, Richfield League of Women Voters,
    2006.
“The History of Islam.” Richfield Historical Society, 2004.
“Religious Tensions in India.” Richfield Rotary International, 2004.
“The Theological Foundations of Islam.” Richfield League of Women Voters, 2004, Business
    Forum, 2003, Marion of St. Paul, 2003, Richfield Optimist’s Club, 2003, Corporate Trust
    Services, Wells Fargo, 2003, Home and Consumer Finance, Wells Fargo, 2003.
“Hinduism in America.” Richfield Optimist’s Club, 1999.
“Theological Issues in the Church.” Bible study group, 1998.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

India: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Calcutta: January 2008 – April 2008.
Turkey: Istanbul, Konya, Antalya, Izmir: July 2007.
India: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bangalore: December 2006 – January 2007.
India: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, New Delhi: July 2005 – August 2005.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Academy of Religion; Catholic Theological Society of America; College Theology Society; Society for Hindu-Christian Studies.