Kennith Chiha Email & Phone Number

Durham, North Carolina, United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEWI. THEOLOGICAL (Mission and Vision - Unity of Faith Formation and Action)• Direct, promote, and support the parish’s mission of Justice, Peace, and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC) in the areas of education/faith formation, community organizing, advocacy, peace, global solidarity, systematic justice, and direct service in accordance with the Gospel, Catholic Social Teachings, and Franciscan vision, values, and approach to ministry.• Develop/communicate this theological vision, raise awareness, and foster the social mission of the Church, ensuring that Catholic principles are understood and meaningfully integrated into all JPIC ministries/actions in our parish and the wider community. II. ADMINISTRATIVEA. Oversee, advise, and serve as a liaison to the following groups:1. JPIC Council2. JPIC parishioner ministries3. Local and global religious, political, educational, and social justice organizations connected with our JPIC mission, vision, and ministriesB. Communication/Transparency• Work to increase transparency, openness, and opportunities for accountable JPIC parishioner leadership/action through communicating all JPIC information publicly on our JPIC website (i.e. content creation, design, maintenance, etc.) which will serve as a single, accessible location for equal and full access to all JPIC programming.• Serve as a liaison for JPIC ministry leaders for their communication submissions (parish e-newsletters, mass announcements, webpages, etc.).C. Financial/Budget• Develop, plan, and allocate all financial/budgetary funds in accordance with Catholic Social Teaching principles and our Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) mission/identity.

Durham, North Carolina, United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEWDeveloped syllabi, overall course structure, taught all classes, student mentoring, etc.COURSES TAUGHT• Ethics and the Human Condition• Classical Political Theory

Chicago, Illinois, United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEWDeveloped syllabi and overall course structure, taught all classes and facilitated all course discussions, administered all grades, advising, etc.COURSES TAUGHT• Religious and Political Identity I - Classical Thought: Theological and Philosophical Reflections on the Human Condition [Ancient Athens, Rome, Judaism, and Early Christianity]• Religious and Political Identity II - Modern Thought: Theological and Philosophical Reflections on the Human Condition [Medieval/Reformation to the Contemporary Period]• Divided Loyalties? Christianity & the Modern Nation-State: Catholic and Protestant Paradigms• Foundations of Western Ethics (Moral Theology & Philosophy): Christian and Secular ParadigmsADDITIONAL COURSE TOPICS• Catholic Social Thought• “After the Abyss:” Jewish and Christian Theological Reflections on the Shoah [Holocaust]• “Faith, Politics, and Praxis:” An Introduction to Latin American Liberation Theology

Chicago, Illinois, United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEWTaught or assisted with undergraduate courses (lectures, grading, etc.); faculty and departmental research for publications; editorial assistant; organized conferences and colloquiums, etc.THEOLOGY COURSESFundamental Moral Theology; Social Ethics; War and Peace Studies; Catholic and Protestant Ethical Theories; Ecology/Environmental Ethics; Christian Marriage; Family and Sexual Ethics; and Contemporary Christian Sexuality.RELIGIOUS STUDIES COURSESWorld Religions; Women and Religion; Islam/Islamic Studies; Women in Islam; and Hinduism.RESEARCH, PUBLICATION, AND EDITORIAL ASST.Faculty Assistant for the Following Projects of Senior Professors: “Ethics Research Fellow” with the “Center for Ethics and Social Justice” Project on Constructing an “Ethics of Biblical Interpretation;” Research on Modern Jewish Theology and Scripture; Manuscript Preparation on the “Role of Responsibility in Christian Ethics;” and Compiled/Reviewed Articles for a Book on “Moral Issues and Christian Responses” (7th Edition).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEWContacted alumni, parents, and friends of Loyola University Chicago to secure financial gifts and pledges for the annual alumni fundraising campaign.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESFocused on alumni relations and gaining financial contributions for the university by directly contacting alumni and friends of the university. Through the Office of Alumni Relations, I provided alumni with current information about the university and upcoming events on campus, addressing any questions or concerns related to the university as a whole or any particular campus topic.

Notre Dame, Indiana, United States

POSITION DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEWWorked on Various Programs Associated with:1) The Lilly Endowed Project in “Teaching Catholic Social Teaching”2) The University of Notre Dame’s “Anti-Sweatshop Campaign”3) The “Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies”

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

POSITION DESCRIPTIONRepresented Franklin & Marshall College both on- & off- campus to prospective students, parents, & other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process; planned & implemented recruitment activities; engaged/initiated in-person communication/conversations w/ diverse populations of prospective/visiting applicants through student-to-student discussions/one-on-one counseling regarding the admissions process & opportunities at the college; helped coordinate & supported the admission’s staff/other departments/offices w/ invitational programs & organizing special events/projects, open houses, tours, campus programs, & multicultural recruiting; coordinated & contributed to the success of various student visitation programs; helped organize regional group information sessions for students, parents, & guidance counselors; worked w/ college regional representatives to ensure appropriate representation at college fairs; listened to & gave timely/accurate updates regarding any concerns of prospective students, administrators, & faculty; provided extensive information about the college & maintained appropriate follow-up communication/correspondence (in person, phone, email, mail, etc.) w/ prospective students, applicants, families, admission office volunteers, alumni, & others w/ questions on admission standards, academic & non-academic programs, student activities, the status of perspective student admission applications, & any additional concerns. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIESHelped interview, evaluated, & trained student workers; facilitated campus inter-office communication; assisted the support staff w/ the database system, school contacts information, filing, mailings (reception/distribution preparation), clerical, & administrative duties; helped maintain an inventory of publications, admission, & application materials; attended to additional miscellaneous tasks, & other duties requested by the Director of Admissions or staff.

Ph.D. Studies (Abd), Christian Ethics, Department Of Theology

Dissertation Research “On Human Frailty:” Trinitarian Ethics, Relational Autonomy, and Moral Judgment/Discernment in Catholic Political.

Ma, Christian Ethics, Department Of Theology

M.T.S., Moral Theology/Theological Ethics, Department Of Theology

I) THESIS I: “Sho’ah:” Theology and Ethics in the Post-Holocaust Jewish-Christian Encounter II) THESIS II: “The Challenge of Modernity:”.

Ba, Double Departmental Honors And Degrees, (1) Special Studies: Religious And Political Philosophy; (2) Government

I) Religious & Political Philosophy [and] Government Honors Thesis: “In the Beginning:” Understanding the Origins of Cultural Justice.

International Center For Hellenic And Mediterranean Studies [Dikemes] (Athens, Greece), Program/Coursework In Ancient Political Theory, Classics, And Archaeology

Summer academic program in Athens, Greece dedicated to my honors thesis. Research emphasis on the religious, political, ethical.