Laura Simmons
Associate Professor of Christian Ministries
Academic Background
BA, University of California, Davis (history with a sociology minor); MA, Fuller Theological Seminary (biblical studies and theology); PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary (practical theology) Dissertation title: "Theology Made Interesting: Dorothy L. Sayers as a Lay Theologian"
Expertise and Research Interests
Dorothy L. Sayers, reconciliation (currently focused on congregational reconciliation after crisis), adult-learning theory, teaching and learning in theological education
Research Bibliography
Published worksWhat to expect in her classes
A collaborative learning environment, snacks and student-led devotions, varied teaching and learning styles ... and high academic standards
What she does when she's not at George Fox
Sees the latest movies, engages in "baking therapy," serves in worship ministry at her church, and watches too much reality TV
Links
- Creed Without Chaos: Exploring Theology In The Writings Of Dorothy L. Sayers by Laura K. Simmons; to purchase from Amazon click here
- Dorothy L. Sayers Society
Courses currently taught
- CHTH 585 Theology of Dorothy L. Sayers
- CMIN 520 Communication in Christian Ministry
- CMIN 530 Christian Ministry for Reconciliation
- CMIN 550 Equipping and Discipleship
- CMIN 560 Principles of Teaching
- CMIN/PSTD 575 Teaching and Ministry Internship
- SFAD 533 Personal Study in Spiritual Formation
- SFAD 585 Spiritual Formation and the Senses
- MLDR 595 Special Study in Ministry Leadership