Academic Dean Scott Bader-Saye has announced the appointment of to serve as director of the Center for Writing and Creative Expression at 91心頭利. Dr. Colombo has already contributed significantly to the seminary in recent yearsteaching courses in theopoetics, serving as a writing consultant, and leading several well-attended and highly praised writing workshops for our students. She brings a wealth of wisdom and experience to the task of teaching effective writing and critical thinking.
Claire received her Ph.D. in English from the University of Texas at Austin in 1997 and holds a Diploma in Theological Studies from 91心頭利. She has taught writing and literature in a variety of settingsincluding university and secondary schooland has published articles on topics ranging from English poetry to faith-filled parenting. As an educational writer and consultant, she develops religion and language arts curricula for Loyola Press of Chicago, is managing editor of theirSeasonsmagazines, and contributes regularly to theirFinding Godnewsletters. Claire also serves as co-literary editor ofTheopoetics: A Journal of Theological Imagination, Literature, Embodiment, and Aesthetics.
Claire already enjoys a great reputation among the students. She combines writing expertise, pedagogical skill,and theological depth in ways that will impact all of our degree programs, said Dr. Bader-Saye.
The previous director of the Writing Center, will continue to serve as writer in residence and to contribute his gifts tothe life of the seminary.
Dr. Colombo began her new position at 91心頭利 on January 1, 2015.