GTU Alum of the Year

These distinguished GTU alums have been involved in activities around the world, ranging from teaching and scholarship to social justice work and government policy. Wherever they are, these GTU alums help nurture new leaders who cross religious and cultural divides to make our world a better place to live.

2022 – David Batstone, PhD 1989

2021 – Rev. Al Tizon, PhD 2005

2020 – Cecilia González-Andrieu, PhD 2007

2019 – Debra J. Mumford, PhD 2007

2018 – Gregory E. Sterling, PhD 1990

2017 – Virginia Burrus, PhD 1991; MA 1984

2016 – Jeffrey L. Richey, PhD 2000

2015 – Michelle Gonzalez Maldonado, PhD 2001

2014 – Suzanne Holland, PhD 1997

2013 – Uriah Kim, PhD 2004

2012 – Kristin Johnston Largen, PhD 2002

2011 – Barbara Green, PhD 1980

2010 – Jennifer Plane Te Paa, PhD 2001

2009 – Heup Young Kim, PhD 1992

2008 – Terrence W. Tilley, PhD 1976

2007 – Bernard Adeney-Risakotta, PhD 1982

2006 – Nancey Murphy, ThD 1987

2005 – Laurie Zoloth, PhD 1993

2004 – George E. (Tink) Tinker, PhD 1983

2003 – Joanna Dewey, PhD 1977

2002 – John Titaley, ThD 1991 

2001 – Richard K. Payne, PhD 1985

2000 – Nancy Frankenberry, PhD 1977

1999 – James Conway, PhD 1972

1998 – Clare Benedicks Fischer, PhD 1979

1997 – Rev. Terrence Dempsey, PhD 1991

1996 – Mary E. Hunt, PhD 1980

1995 – Yeow Choo Lak, ThD 1971

1994 – Patrick-Augustine Kalilombe, PhD 1983

1993 – Carroll Saussy, PhD 1974

1992 – Ellwood E. Kieser, PhD 1973

1991 – Margaret R. Miles, PhD 1977