Megan Anderson
M.A., Religion, Society, and Social Change from Claremont School of Theology
B.A. in Mathematics and Theology, and minor in Psychology from the College of St. Benedict
Resource Creative Designer
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M.A., Religion, Society, and Social Change from Claremont School of Theology
B.A. in Mathematics and Theology, and minor in Psychology from the College of St. Benedict
Resource Creative Designer
BA Forensic Science (in progress) - Seattle University
Student Affiliate for Research and Events
Doctor of Ministry Director, School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University
CEIE Provost Fellow for Ecumenical Relations
MDiv.- Interfaith Chaplaincy, Claremont School of Theology
Center Program Coordinator
Master in Communication in Digital Media - University of Washington (in-progress)
BA Communication and Media with Minor in Psychology - Seattle University
Web Platform Advancement and Communications
University of La Verne
Regional Coordinator for North America at the United Religions Initiative (URI)
Director, Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement, Spehar-Halligan Associate Professor
Visit the CEIE Advisory Council Page, a comprehensive council of Seattle U. alumni, colleagues, friends, and professionals across cultures, traditions, religions, and wisdom. Did we mention they serve as leaders around the world?
The Center welcomes Faculty and Community Fellows for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. Along with the CEIE Team, Faculty and Community Fellows meet with the CEIE Director to pursue a specific project together through the time of their fellowship.
Fellows, who are scholars and/or experienced practitioners, are asked to contribute to the strategic outcomes of the Center while also sharing the wealth of their experience, insight, and community or organization with the CEIE Team and the university. Projects may include joint presentations in local to international contexts, developing a new course of study for public use, creating a workshop series that builds upon their expertise, or other creative endeavors that advance the efforts and values of the Center through its current strategic aims.
If you would like to learn more about the CEIE Fellows Program, and believe you have a contribution to make to the life of the Center and the university, please be in contact with the Center Director at Tricem@seattleu.edu
Manager – Spiritual Care & Well-Being at University of Washington Medical Center
Certified Cultivating Compassion Training (CCT) Trainer
Seattle U. Alumni
Mia’s Fellow Project: Mia works as a professional alongside other caregivers and staff, doing so through the worst of the pandemic in a major hospital system. In collaboration with CEIE, and as a Certified Cultivating Compassion Trainer, Mia will be developing and refining a workshop concept for spiritual care learned by first responders for addressing grief, lament, and practices that respond to illness, trauma, end-of-life, and spiritual distress.
Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer
Main Representative at UN Headquarters
Church World Service
Maurice’s Fellow Project: Maurice's role as the Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer of Church World Service (CWS) builds on the framework of the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), a topic closely aligned to Ignatian Spiritual Discernment. In October, Maurice will walk his annual 100 miles in the Seattle area to fight hunger, poverty and injustice, and he will continue to promote and celebrate initiatives like CROP Hunger Walks and Ecumenical Advocacy Days. Maurice invites CEIE and Seattle University students to participate in this journey virtually (via a summer course in 2023 and his podcast "Walk Talk Listen") and in person.
Founder & Editor Emeritus, The Interfaith Observer
Pacific School of Religion Distinguished Alumni (2007)
Paul’s Fellow Project: Paul’s respected leadership in interfaith circles, and his qualities of personal and professional perseverance, enabled The Interfaith Observer (TIO) to grow and flourish for over ten years. This year, CEIE is honored to welcome TIO as part of our theological laboratory – The Religica Theolab. In this new relationship, Paul will explore and write his popular Interfaith News Roundup, as a monthly 360° assessment of major interfaith and intercultural news, trends, and prospects. CEIE is fortunate to have Paul join as a Fellow this year and welcomes him with gratitude for the year ahead!
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Co-Chair – North American Zoroastrian Congress Committee
Trustee – Parliament of the World’s Religions
Seattle U. Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership Alumni
Mahrukh’s Fellow Project: Mahrukh’s recent certificate at Seattle University in Non-Profit Leadership, her commitment to Seattle University alumni engagement, and her local to international service (including her recently joining the Board of Trustees for the Parliament of the World’s Religions) enables a specific position for enhancing the relationship of the alumni experience to CEIE’s programming and future certificate opportunities. She will work with CEIE in strategic enhancement of these alumni relations, also in her capacity as long-standing interfaith advisor and founding member of the Advisory Council member to CEIE.
Past Student Affiliates who have previously contributed to The Center.
BS Computer Science, Minor in Data Science, Minor in Mathematics
Student Affiliate Alumni
Graduate Studies in Theology & Divinity
Center Creative Designer Alumni
BA Political Science
Student Affiliate Alumni
BA Psychology
Student Affiliate Alumni
MA Pastoral Studies
Student Affiliate Alumni
MA Couples & Family Therapy
Student Affiliate Alumni
BA Public Affairs and Theology & Religious Studies
Student Affiliate Alumni
BS Computer Science
Student Affiliate Alumni
MS Business Analytics
Student Affiliate Alumni
BS Mechanical Engineering
Student Affiliate Alumni
BA Marketing
Student Affiliate Alumni
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The Center includes our own theological laboratory: The Religica Theolab. Visit today.
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