Lori J. Swick, Ph.D. ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY, AUSTIN, TX Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies Majors Religious Studies and English

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1 Lori J. Swick, Ph.D Goldfinch Dr. Cedar Park, TX Professional Profile Professor of Religion and Philosophy, in Classroom, Online, and Blended Formats Retreat and Spiritual Seminar Instructor Author Speaker Skills Summary Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in Theology, Religion, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Mythology, and English in the classroom and online Experience in Directing an Academic Religious Studies Department Recognition for college level teaching excellence Expertise in retreat and spiritual seminar instruction and conference presentation Published fiction and nonfiction books, poet, and an award winning essayist Up to date in modern methods of higher education classroom and online instruction and teaching technology. Education CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES, SAN FRANCISCO, CA Doctor of Philosophy in Humanities Philosophy and Religion with a Concentration in Women's Spirituality Specializations in Women in Religion and Women's Sacred Arts UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME, SOUTH BEND, IN Master's Degree in Theological Studies Concentration in Systematic Theology Specializations in Feminist Theology and World Religions ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY, AUSTIN, TX Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies Majors Religious Studies and English 1

2 Professional Experience Adjunct Professor of Theology, Religion and Philosophy (in the classroom, online, and in blended formats) at St. Edward's University in Austin, TX, present Courses developed and instructed: The History of Christian Theology I and II The Hebrew Scriptures The Christian New Testament Women in the Bible Mary and the Saints Catholic Morality Religions East and West (Comparative Religion) History of World Religions Critical Thinking and Research Moral Issues in Society Buddhist Christian Inter-religious Dialogue Jewish Christian Inter-religious Dialogue Mythology, Values, and Culture Humor and Satire Adult Prior Learning for College Credit Online Adjunct Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Southern New Hampshire University, COCE, in Manchester, NH, June 2014-present Courses instructed: Religions of the World Introduction to Critical Thinking Online Mentor of Philosophy for Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, NJ, August 2014-present Courses instructed: Contemporary Ethics Instructor of Leadership and Composition Classes for the Upward Bound Program at Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX, Summers Courses instructed: Leadership Writing Composition 2

3 Instructor and Chair of the Theology/Religion Department at St. Michael's Academy, Austin, TX, Courses developed and instructed: Catholic Moral Ethics History of the Catholic Church World Religions Philosophy Geometry Department Chair, duties included: Design of department curriculum Coordination of assessment tests Staffing, scheduling, training and mentoring, observation and evaluation of teaching staff Maintenance of department budget purchases and expenditures Coordination of department meetings and events Other Professional Skills Proficiency in curriculum and course design Proficiency in online college instructional systems including Blackboard, Moodle, and Caucus. Proficiency in web design Proficiency using standard office software applications Publications Dreaming ~ The Sacred Art, book published by Skylight Paths Books, April 2014 Comfort and Mirth, historical novel published by Texas Christian University Press, April 2009 "Inanna's Ascent," Poem published in Anointed, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 2011 "Walls That Can Be Seen from Space," Poem published in Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review, Vol. 29, Fall/Winter 2007 "O Bocor," "Reliquary," "Silent Night," and "Mary Walks the Choir Loft," Poems published in New Literati, Vol. 6, 2007 "As Spirit," Poem published in New Literati, Vol. 4,

4 Retreats, Seminars, and Conference Presentations Mary's Touch National Radio Show. Guest discussing the "Woundedness" of Mary in the History of Christian Iconography, April 2014; and Marian Symbolism in Art, June 2014 The Black Madonna. Seminar presented for Seton Cove Spiritual Center and Bookwoman in Austin, TX, "La Virgen de Guadalupe," A Closer Look at the Mythology," paper presented a the Association for the Study of Women in Mythology Conference, San Antonio, TX, March 2014 The Southwestern Mystique of Our Lady of Guadalupe retreat seminar at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, NM, August, 2013 Sacred Circle young women's retreat for Annunciation Maternity Home, Georgetown, TX, March 2011 "She Started It: How Women Initiated Biblical History," paper accepted for presentation at the International Religion and Society Conference, Chicago, February 2011 and the American Academy of Religion Pacific Conference, Victoria, B.C., May 2010 Twenty-first Century Mary women's retreat at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Spicewood, TX, November 2010 and at Cedarbrake, Belton, TX, January 2005 Dreams and Visions student retreat for San Juan Diego Academy, January 2007 Mandala Meditation Seminar at Casa de Luz, Austin, TX, May 2007, and at the Isis Institute, March 2006 Our Lady of Guadalupe faculty retreat at San Juan Diego Academy, August 2006 Honors and Awards St. Edward's University, New College Nominated for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, 2007, 2008, and 2009 Finalist for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award, 2008 and 2009 California Institute of Integral Studies academic scholarships University of Notre Dame full academic scholarship and Distinctive Honors for Master's Thesis Kappa Gamma Pi Graduate Student Scholarship St. Edward's University Summa cum Laude with Valedictory Honors St. Edward's University Presidential Award 4

5 Outstanding New College Graduate Alpha Sigma Lambda Scholarship Linne Sobotic Scholarship David Williams Scholarship First place in Humanities division for presentation of essay, "Should Women Be Allowed to Enter the Catholic Priesthood?" at West Texas A&M University Fifth Annual Student Research Conference Community Service Lecture, Dreaming the Sacred Art for Senior University, Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX, February 2015 Marian Art Presentation - Fundraiser for Mary's Touch, Inc. at the Oasis in Austin, TX, August 2014 Instructor of writing and life skills classes for young women in crisis pregnancy situations at Annunciation Maternity Home, Georgetown, TX, Instructor of piano lessons for girls from abusive family situations, Austin, TX, Parish Coordinator of Interfaith Hospitality Network providing housing, food, job training, and childcare for homeless families, Austin, TX,