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Robyn Henderson-Espinoza

Currently Located at The University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology
Denver, Colorado, USA

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (in process)
Religious & Theological Studies
Area of Concentration:  Social Ethics | Minor Concentration: Latin@ Studies
The University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology
Denver, CO.

Master’s of Theological Studies (2006)
Area of Concentration:  Theology & Ethics
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary on the campus of Northwestern University
Evanston, IL.
Thesis Entitled:

Dreaming of Our Future Together: Birthing Ecclesial Feminism, a systematic analysis of the theology of Maria Pilar Aquino

Clinical Pastoral Education, Level II Residency. (2006)
Northwest Community Hospital
Arlington Heights, IL.

Clinical Pastoral Education, Level I. (2005)
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
Elk Grove Village, IL.

Post-Graduate Work (2001-2002)
under the supervision of Rev. Dr. Dan Stiver & Dr. Robert P. Sellerrs
Logsdon School of Theology at Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

Bachelor of Arts (2001)
Area of Concentration:  Theology | Minor: Leadership Studies
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene, TX

PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters:
Joseph Fletcher (Situation Ethics) in Beyond the Pale:  Reading Christian Ethics from the Margins co-edited by Stacy Floyd-Thomas & Miguel De La Torre, Westminster John Knox Press, forthcoming in 2011.

Book Reviews:
Practices, Politics, and Performance: Toward a Communal Hermeneutics for Christian Ethics, Michael Cartwright in Council of Societies for the Study of Religion Journal. (To be published)

The Politics of Latino Faith: Religion, Identity, and Urban Community by Catherine E. Wilson in CAMINO REAL 1:2 (2010): 181-182.

PRESENTATIONS
Presenter at The Latin American Borderlands: New Frontiers in Race, Religion, Language, and the Arts Stephen F. Austin State University, October 2010.

Be-Dazzling Diversity: Mary Daly’s Transformative Influence on Lesbian, Gay, and Feminist Identities Invited Panel Participant for the Lesbian-Feminist Issues and Religion Group of the American Academy of Religion, Atlanta, October 2010.

The virtue of queering ethics: Stanley Hauerwas and Gloria Anzaldúa on Agency and the Performative Nature of the Body, Collaborative Conference Paper presented with Heike Peckruhn for the Ethics Section entitled “Race-ing Forward, Engendering Justice and Embodying Ethics” for the American Academy of Religion, Atlanta, GA, October 2010.

Presenter at The Society for the Study of Gloria Anzaldúa, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX,  November 2010.

Understanding Syncopation in the US Borderlands, Conference paper presented to the Rocky Mountain Region of the American Academy of Religion, Omaha, Nebraska, April 2010.

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Political Theology, Social & Political Ethics. Feminist Theories.  Critical Race, Class, and Gender Theories. Migration and Borders.  US Borderlands, Latin@ Studies and Queer Theory.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2004-2006 Research Assistant and Digital Editor. Aided in digitizing a book on Henry Steele Olcott to be published by the Theosophy Society, Wheaton, IL. Dr. Daniel Chandler, Evanston, IL.

2003-2004 Research Assistant, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL Dr. Gennifer Brooks.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006-2007 Parent Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault, Violence Recovery Services of Heartland Alliance.

ELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
2009 The Latino/a Center at The University of Denver Travel Expenses to attend the American Academy of Religion in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

2009-present The University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology Joint PhD Tuition Award

2002-2005 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Award

1995-2002 Logsdon School of Theology Ministerial Grant (Undergraduate & Post-Graduate Award).

CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS & TRAININGS
2010 Invited Participant for the Human Rights Campaign Scholarship & Mentorship Program for Religious & Theological Study.  Summer Institute, Vanderbilt Divinity School, Nashville, TN.

2010 Doctoral Fellow nomination to attend Hispanic Theological Initiative Summer Workshop. Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, NJ.

2009 Nurturing the Next Generation of Scholars.  A workshop panel sponsored jointly by The Fund for Theological Education and the American Academy of Religion, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

2006 What will it Take?: Building the Safest State for all Women and Girls, Year-long lecture series sponsored by The Chicago Foundation for Women Chicago, IL.

2006 Understanding Microbicides: The Power Of HIV Prevention In Women’s Hands? A Symposium Sponsored by the Chicago Foundation for Women & CARE Chicago, IL.

2006 Legal Protection for Battered Immigrants, DePaul University Chicago, IL.

ADMINISTRATIVE, MINISTERIAL, & OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
2010 The University of Denver Latino Center for Community Engagement and Scholarship (DULCCES).

2006-2009 State of Illinois, Office of Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Crime Victim Services Division: Claims Analyst serving the Crime Victims Compensation Bureau. Processes claims by reviewing filings, providing and gathering information, and preparing reports. Obtains information by contacting witnesses, attorneys, claimants, and others; developing questions; reviewing files and documents; and conducting research. Serves as resource in areas of general and/or specialized knowledge; attending meetings; assisting in preparation of public education materials. Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information, Chicago, IL.

2006-2007 Heartland Human Care Services, an affiliate of Heartland Alliance. Trauma Support Case Manager with Violence Recovery Services [Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Legal Advocacy]. Managed cases and provided therapeutic and legal advocacy services, Chicago, IL.

2006-2007: Starbucks. Barista, Holiday & Seasonal Work. Volunteer to provide support and resources during peak times of the year, Chicago, IL.

2005-2006 Northwest Community Hospital. Chaplain [Resident, Legal & Ethical Advisor for Critical Care, Cardiac Surveillance Units, and Post-Surgery], Arlington Heights, IL.

2004-2005 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Faith Passage Mentor. Faith Passage was a Lilly funded yearlong spiritual and leadership (Wesleyan) development program committed to nurturing and empowering 30 high school youth in making a “faith passage” from adolescence to adulthood, Evanston, IL.

2003-2005 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Manager of the Student Computing Lab & Media Services Resource, Evanston, IL.

2002-2003 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Computer Lab Monitor And Media Coordinator, Evanston, IL.

2002-2004 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. United Library, Evanston, IL.

2001-2002 Abilene Independent School District. Substitute Teacher. Abilene, TX.

1993-1999 Independent Consultant for Student and Young Adult Ministries primarily with Texas Baptists.

VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance. Chicago, IL
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, IL Chapter [cycle team]

COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
2006 Legal and Legislative Issues Committee at the Chicago Battered Women’s Network

2006 LGBTQ Issues Committee at the Chicago Battered Women’s Network

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Religion

National Women Studies Association