Samuel Hamilton-Poore, DMin, M.Div., DASD
is the Director of the Program in Christian Spirituality. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister with over twenty years experience in congregational ministries. He is the author of Earth Gospel: A Guide to Prayer for God’s Creation. Sam is also a musician, having played in jazz and celtic folk groups over the last fifteen years. In addition to directing the program, Sam co-teaches the first year courses in contemplative listening and fundamentals of spiritual direction.

Scott Clark, M. Div.,
is the Interim Program Manager for the Program in Christian Spirituality. Scott is a recent graduate of SFTS, and of the Spirituality Concentration of the Program in Christian Spirituality. Scott is currently a candidate for Ministry of Word and Sacrament in the PC(USA).

Elizabeth Liebert, Ph.D.
is Professor of Spiritual Life at SFTS. She is the author of Changing Life Patterns: Adult Development in Spiritual Direction, co-author of A Retreat with the Psalms: Resources for Personal and Communal Prayer and The Spiritual Exercises Reclaimed: Uncovering Liberating Possibilities for Women. Her current work is in the area of discernment and women’s spirituality. Elizabeth teaches the discernment courses in the January program.

Rebecca Bradburn Langer M.Ed., M.Div., D.Min.
is an ordained Presbyterian minister who has worked with the DASD program in various capacities and is presently coordinating all the supervision of the students. She and Mary Rose Bumpus recently edited the book, Supervision of Spiritual Directors: Engaging Holy Mystery. Rebecca lives in Jacksonville, Florida and continues to be interested in the intersection of art and spirituality.

Susan Phillips, Ph.D.
is a spiritual director and supervisor in Berkeley, California. She is the Executive Director of New College Berkeley, an affiliate of the Graduate Theological Union. Susan also teaches about caring practices and spirituality at several seminaries in the U.S. and Canada, and has written on the subject of spiritual direction and supervision, including the book Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction. She is active in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Susan co-teaches the first year courses in the January intensive

Barbara A. Holmes, Ph.D., M.Div., J.D., M.S.
is Dean of the Seminary and Professor of Ethics and African-American Studies at the Memphis Theological Seminary. Among her many publications are Race and Cosmos: An Invitation to View the Worlds Differently (Trinity Press International, 2002); Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church (Fortress Press, 2004); and Liberation and the Cosmos: Conversations with the Elders (Fortress Press, 2008). In January 2011, Dr. Holmes will serve as “Contemplative-in-Residence,” participating in worship, classes, small groups, and faculty meetings—offering her prayer and insights. In January 2012, Dr. Holmes will teach the 2nd/3rd Year DASD course, “The Art of Discernment”; in January 2013 she will co-teach with Dr. Maria Bowen the 2nd/3rd Year DASD course, “Contemporary Issues in Spiritual Direction.”

Sophia Park, Ph.D.
Sophia is a spiritual director in the Bay Area and teaches biblical spirituality and world religion at the Holy Names University in Oakland. She also teaches pastoral ministry courses in the Oakland Catholic diocese. Her emphasis is spiritual empowerment through intercultural configuration in the global context. Sophia co-teaches the first year courses in the January program.

Evan Howard, Ph.D
is founder and director of Spirituality Shoppe: An Evangelical Center for the Study of Christian Spirituality. He teaches at colleges and seminaries around the country and is the author of several books including: Praying the Scriptures: A Field Guide For Your Spiritual Journey; Affirming the Touch of God; and Encountering Christian Spirituality (forthcoming 2006). He and his wife are exploring semi-monastic expression in rural Colorado. Evan teaches the History of Christian Spirituality course in the January intensive.




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