Contact:
susan_white@unc.edu
Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduation expected May 2003
BA in Religious Studies
BA in Journalism and Mass Communication
Relevant Course work

Political Writings of Augustine of Hippo, Professor Peter I. Kaufman

Studied the writings of Augustine, including City of God and Confessions. Presented an oral evaluation on published interpretations of the writings of Augustine, critiquing their accuracy in a 20-page term paper.

Religion in America, Associate Professor Yaakov S. Ariel

Introduction to basic religious beliefs and practices in America, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam and new religious movements. Intellectually grasped the concept of pluralism in America.

Introduction to New Testament Literature, Professor Bart D. Ehrman

Covered historical criticism methods, in-depth exploration into Christian scriptures and aspects canon formation. Developed a desire to learn Greek, Hebrew and Latin

Religion and Sociology, Professor Christian Smith

Explored the effects of pluralism in America through Field Studies and personal reports. Empirically explored questions of religious practices established throughout major.
Dean's List
Four semesters
Work Experience
  • Lenoir News Topic: newspaper internship-December 2000
  • Blue & White: writer/copy editor for campus publication-2001-02
  • NC Catholic: internship with the Raleigh Diocese-Summer 2002
  • Best Practices, LCC: consulting firm; public relations internship-Summer 2002
  • Carolina Association for Religious Studies: Secretary for undergraduate majors-2001-02
  • Camp Ginger Cascades: camp counselor with 24-hour responsibility for 30+ children
    Lenoir, N.C. --Summer 2000
Honors Achieved

Girl Scouting Awards

Gold & Silver Awards:

  • Fostered abandoned dogs with the Humane Society of Catawba County as a caretaker for the yearlong project
  • assisted in processing animal adoptions; completed a presentation for a Hickory community panel-1998

    Lutheran Living Faith Award:

  • Completed 100+ hours of community service, Bethany Lutheran Church-1995

Paso Fino Horse Association

  • Nine-time National Champion in Pleasure, Performance and Equitation riding
  • Junior and Sub-Junior age categories

Drum Majorettes of America

  • National Champion baton twirler-1991, 1995
References

David Shefferman, E-mail: dsheff@email.unc.edu

R.A. Benthall, III, Ph.D., Email: benthall@avemaria.edu

Peter I. Kaufman, Ph.D., Email: pkaufman@email.unc.edu