Since the beginning of its Ph.D. in Religious Studies program in 1966 the Department of Theology has awarded more than 320 doctoral degrees. On the basis of current information available to the Department, 78% of this number are currently teaching or have taught in over 130 different institutions in the United States and around the world, while a further 18% have gone on to hold other theology-related jobs, including assignments in churches, church-related agencies, publishers, and research organizations.
The following information represents information at the time of publishing and may not reflect recent employment changes. If you are listed here and have an update or correction to report, please Email the information to patricia.psuik@mu.edu in the Department of Theology, as well as the Marquette University Alumni Association.
| ABD Students | ||
| Stephenson, Lisa | Lee University, Cleveland, TN | Assistant Professor |
| PLACEMENTS: Graduated 2000-2009 | ||
| 2009 Graduates | ||
| Vena, Christopher | Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa Falls, GA | Instructor of Systematic Theology |
| 2008 Graduates | ||
| Arndt, Ricahrd | Attonement Academy, San Antonio, TX | Headmaster |
| Bond, Adam L. | Virginia Union University, Richmond VA | Assistant Professor |
| Hanson, Richard | University of Mary, Bismark, ND | Assistant Professor |
| Hearden, Maura | DeSales University | Assistant Professor |
| Heidebrecht, Paul | Mennonite Central Committee, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | Director of MCC, Ottawa |
| Ojiako, Fortunate | ||
| 2007 Graduates | ||
| Bass, Ardyth | Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA | |
| Bucur, Bogdan | Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA | Assistant Professor |
| Daniels-Sykes, Shawnee | Mount Mary College, WI | Assistant Professor |
| Davis, Kari-Shane | College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, MN | Assistant Professor |
| Ebelebe, Charles A. | ||
| Holmes, Jeremy | Ave Maria University, Naples, FL | Assistant Professor |
| Laske, Jennifer | Mount Mary College, WI | Department Chair, Assistant Professor |
| McGuire, Daniel W. | University of Great Falls, MT | Assistant Professor, Vice-chair of Faculty |
| Nielsen, Constance | Marquette University, WI | Lecturer |
| Powell, Matthew | Walsh University, North Canton, OH | Assistant Professor |
| Ragsdale, John | Kentucky Wesleyan College | Assistant Professor |
| Russell, Heidi | Loyola University, Chicago, IL | Clinical Instructor |
| Schmiedicke, Nathan | St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia, PA | Assistant Professor |
| Sutton, Matthew | St. John's University, NY | Assistant Professor |
| 2006 Graduates | ||
| Bordeianu, Radu | Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA | Assistant Professor |
| Brunk, Timothy | Villanova University, Philadelphia, PA | Assistant Professor |
| Crosthwaite-Martinez, Alejandro | Angelicum, Rome, Italy | Lecturer |
| Dorn, Christopher | Marquette University, WI | Lecturer |
| Jones, John A. | Marquette University, WI | Lecturer |
| Luzárraga, Ramón | University of Dayton, OH | Assistant Director Institute for Pastoral Initiatives, and part-time faculty, Dept. of Religious Studies |
| Maniscalco, Edward | Quincy University, IL | Assistant Professor |
| Miller, James A. | (Wauwatosa, WI) | |
| Pflibsen, Troy A. | Trinity Lutheran Church, Belmond, IA | Pastor |
| Rynne, Terrence J. | Freelance Author and Lecturer | |
| Voelker, John T. | Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN | Pastor |
| Welborn, Christopher | Marquette University, WI | Lecturer |
| Yossa, Kenneth F. | (Butler, PA) | |
| 2005 Graduates | ||
| Bell, Ian | Siena Heights College, Adrian, MI | Assistant Professor |
| Bunta, Silviu | University of Dayton, OH | Assistant Professor |
| Carr, Christopher | Caldwell College, NJ | Assistant Professor |
| Marigliano, Michael J. | (Yonkers, NY) | |
| McKinnon, Matthew John | University of NC, Greensboro, NC | Lecturer |
| Orji, Cyril | University of Dayton, OH | Assistant Professor |
| Savage, Deborah | (St. Paul, MN) | |
| Skoyles Jarkins, Stephanie | Missouri State University, MO | Adjunct Asst. Professor |
| 2004 Graduates | ||
| Birk, Bonnie | (Waukesha, WI) | |
| Buhrman, William | St. Mary's University, TX | Adjunct Assistant Professor |
| Grosso, Andrew | Grace Episcopal Cathedral, KS | Canon Residentiary |
| Heidt, Mari Rapela | University of Dayton, OH | Lecturer |
| Jenkins, Danny (Skip) | Lee University, Cleveland, TN | Assistant Professor |
| Johnson, Timothy Jay | Rock Valley Chapel, Beloit, WI | Senior Pastor |
| Lopez-Kaley, Michael | Quincy University, Quincy, IL | Assistant Professor |
| Maloney, Megan | (Troy, MI) | |
| Orlov, Andrei | Marquette University, WI | Associate Professor |
| Peterson, Cheryl | Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH | Associate Professor |
| Richey, Lance | Cardinal Stritch University, WI | Associate Professor |
| Schaefer, Judith | St. Mary's University of Minnesota, MN | Department Chair, Office of the President-University Dean for University Affairs, Associate Professor (Theo) |
| Weedman, Mark | Crossroads College, MN | Associate Professor |
| 2003 Graduates | ||
| Anderson, Garwood | Nashotah House, WI | Assistant Professor |
| Bush, Rev. Randall K. | (Racine, WI) | |
| Dahlberg, Virginia Dolores Kiernan | Competitive Edge Business Services, Racine, WI | President |
| Fellows, William | (Seatle, WA) | |
| Heide, Gale Z. | Montana Bible College | Professor, Academic Dean |
| Liberto, David | Nortre Dame Seminary, New Orleans, LA | Assistant Professor |
| Stetina, Karin Elizabeth | (Wheaton, IL) | |
| Studebaker, Steven | McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, ON, Canada | Assistant Professor |
| Sullivan, Patricia | St. Anselm College, NH | Associate Professor |
| Taylor-Ulizio, Margaret | Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ | PT Lecturer |
| Van Til, Kent | Hope College, MI | 2nd-year appointment |
| Vondey, Wolfgang | Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA | Assistant Professor |
| Zemler, John | Marquette University, WI | Instructor |
| 2002 Graduates | ||
| Barbeau, Jeffrey | Wheaton University, IL | Associate Professor |
| Beilby, James | Bethel University, MN | Assistant Professor |
| Ehle, Mary | Barry University, FL | Assistant Professor |
| Gotcher, Robert | Sacred Heart School of Theology, WI | Associate Professor |
| Hippe, DesAnne | Bethel Seminary, Saint Paul Campus, MN / River Park Community Church, Waukesha, WI | Adjunct / Pastor |
| Holtzen, Thomas | Nashotah House, WI | Associate Professor |
| McFee, Daniel | Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA | Associate Professor |
| Meech, John | Shimer College, IL | Assistant Professor |
| Nicholas, Richard A. | University of St. Francis, IL | Assistant Professor |
| Nicholls, Jason | Redeemer Missionary Church, South Bend, IN | Senior Pastor |
| Weber, Richard Martin | Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, IL | Associate Professor |
| Zalot, Jozef | College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH | Assistant Professor |
| 2001 Graduates | ||
| Bourgeois, Jason | Quincy University, IL | Assistant Professor |
| Day, Adrian | St. Gregory University, Oklahoma City, OK | Assistant Professor |
| Luckman, Harriet | College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, OH | Associate Professor |
| Mittelstadt, M. W. | Evangel University, MO | Associate Professor |
| Pagano, Joseph | Emmanuel Episcopalian Church, Baltimore, MD | Rector |
| Perrin, Nicholas | Wheaton College, IL | Associate Professor |
| Soko, Keith | St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA | Associate Professor/Department Chair |
| Vance, Melvin G. | Carroll University, WI | Instructor |
| Wakefield, James | Salt Lake Theological Seminary, UT | Associate Professor |
| Wiest, Stephen R. | (Shorewood, WI) | Deceased |
| 2000 Graduates | ||
| Bridge, Steven | St. Joseph's College of Maine, ME | Assistant Professor |
| Crane, Richard | Messiah College, PA | Instructor |
| Dackson, Wendy | Diocese of Canterbury, United Kingdom | Director of Studies, Licensed Ministry Training |
| Garry, Laurie Wright | Mount St. Mary's College, CA | Assistant Professor |
| Greer, Robert Charles | IFCA International, Chicago, IL | Pastor |
| Huey, Keith B. | Rochester College, MI | Associate Professor/Department Chair |
| Keane, James | (Medway, MA) | |
| Kroemer, James G. | Marquette University, WI | Lecturer |
| Martin, Stephen | Seton Hall University, NJ | |
| Saracino, Michelle | Manhattan College, NY | Associate Professor |
| Wright Garry, Laurie | St. Gregory University, OK | Assistant Professor/Chair |
E-mail updates or corrections to patricia.psuik@mu.edu in the Department of Theology, as well as the Marquette University Alumni Association.
Theology Department Mission Statement
Marquette University defines itself as Christian, Catholic, Jesuit, urban, and independent. The Department of Theology functions within the university to investigate and understand the Catholic tradition, its relation to other Christian communions, and to other religions of the world. Read more of our mission statement.
