- Historiography (examined by James Bradley and John Thompson)
- Church and State (examined by James Bradley; 17th-19th centuries; issues of Enlightenment(s) and secularization)
- 20th Century Christianity (examined by Grayson Carter)
- Ethics Method (examined by Glen Stassen)
I am now "ABD" (All But Dissertation) and will spend the Spring 2013 quarter preparing and submitting my dissertation proposal both to Fuller and to the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU). I plan to start writing in the Summer, and then I will complete the bulk of my dissertation research and writing during the 2013-14 academic year while in the Netherlands. In addition to being a dual PhD student at the VU and at Fuller, I will also be a guest researcher at the Theologische Universiteit Kampen (TUK). It will be an exciting environment to explore how Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theological concept of discipleship intersects with the Dutch Neo-Calvinist tradition of public theology. I am very much looking forward to collaborating with the Dutch scholars at both the VU and the TUK. Among others, I will be working with George Harinck, Kees van der Kooi, Barend Kamphuis, and James Eglinton. My mentors at Fuller (Grayson Carter and Glen Stassen) will continue to advise and support me while I am in the Netherlands. And of course Jackie, Maddie, and Geoffrey will be joining me for the duration of the nine month period in the Netherlands.
I am thankful for all the support of colleagues, family, and friends that helped bring me to this important juncture in my program - in particular, I don't think it's possible to thank Jackie enough for all of her love and dedication. And now, on to the final stage of my degree! For unwavering faithfulness and sustenance on this journey - thanks be to God.
