Research & Scholarship

My research explores Christian theological anthropology in relation to trauma, addiction, and questions of human flourishing, engaging historical theology and contemporary interdisciplinary scholarship.

Conceptual illustration of neural branching and human formation; not a scientific diagram

Doctoral Research

Disordered Desire and the Recovery of the Self: A Constructive Theological Response to Trauma and Addiction

Ph.D. in Theological Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary (in progress). My dissertation examines Christian theological understandings of the human person in relation to trauma, addiction, and restoration. Further details will be shared through formal scholarly presentations and publications.

Academic CV: Download my current academic curriculum vitae (PDF, October 2026).

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Publications & Presentations

For a chronological record of conference presentations, publication status, and selected scholarly work, visit the dedicated Publications & Presentations page. Public theological essays are available separately in the Theological Essays collection.

Scholarly Affiliations

Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) · Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) · Society for Pentecostal Studies (SPS) · American Academy of Religion (AAR)

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