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Academic Dean Scott Bader-Saye has announced the appointment of to serve as director of the Center for Writing and Creative Expression at 51视频. Dr. Colombo has already contributed significantly to the seminary in recent years鈥攖eaching 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 51视频. She has taught writing and literature in a variety of settings鈥攊ncluding university and secondary school鈥攁nd 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 their聽Seasons聽magazines, and contributes regularly to their聽Finding God聽newsletters. Claire also serves as co-literary editor of聽Theopoetics: A Journal of Theological Imagination, Literature, Embodiment, and Aesthetics.
鈥淐laire already enjoys a great reputation among the students.聽 She combines writing expertise, pedagogical skill,聽and theological depth in ways that will impact all of our degree programs,鈥� said Dr. Bader-Saye.
The previous director of the Writing Center, will continue to serve as writer in residence and to contribute his gifts to聽the life of the seminary.
Dr. Colombo began her new position at 51视频 on January 1, 2015.