Education:
Ph.D. University of Virginia, 2008
M.A. University of Washington, 1996
B.A. Concordia University, Portland, 1993
Background:
Dr. Thomas currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lutheran Institute for Theology and Culture. The Institute combines three academic departments (Religion, Music, and Art) with Campus Ministry, Church Relations, and the Center for Applied Lutheran Leadership. Previously, Dr. Thomas served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the Honors Program. As Professor of Religion, his academic interests include the history and literature of early Christianity, early Judaism, and the classical world. His true academic passion however is teaching the introductory religion course to first year students at Concordia, his own alma mater.
Department:
Religion