Major teaching field:
Christian Theology and Christian Ethics
Other teaching interests:
Ecclesiology, Christian Ethics, Hermeneutics, United Methodist History, Doctrine & Polity, Peace Studies, Church & State Issues, Protestant Spirituality, Vocation Exploration & Spiritual Formation.
Degrees:
Ph.D. The Graduate School, Duke University, Durham, N. C.,
1988 (Field: Theology and Ethics)
M. Div. The Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, N.
C., 1983
B. A. Hendrix College, Conway, AR, 1979
Courses Taught:
Undergraduate Academic Courses:
- Religion and Theology
- Introduction to Christianity
- Contemporary Theology
- Christian Ethics
- Religion in American Life
- Cults and New Religions
- Christian Ethics in America --1990 Junior Seminar
for Majors
- Theories and Practices of the Study of Religions
--1995 Junior Seminar
- Black Religion and Black Radicalism
- Modern Christian Thought
- Religion and Politics
- Character, the Virtues and the Christian Life
- Christian Attitudes to War and Peace
- Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy of Religion
- Moral Philosophy
- Christian Vocations/Spiritual Formation
- Vocation Exploration II
- Vocation Formation I
- Vocation Formation II
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- New Student Experience - Service Learning (seminar for First Year Students)
- Introduction to Humanities: Seeking Community in
Past and Present (Humanities)
- Moral Issues in Literature and Film
- The Bible in American Culture
- Applied Ethics: Issues of Aging
- The Novels and Essays of James Baldwin (also cross-listed
as English 490)
- Ethical Implications of the Human Genome Project
Graduate Professional Courses Taught:
- Ethics of Business (MBA program, University of Indianapolis)
Continuing Education/Faculty Formation Events--for College Faculty:
- EduServ Faculty Seminar, University of Indianapolis, Semester II, 2005-2006 academic year
- EduServ Faculty Seminar, University of Indianapolis, Semester II, 2003-2004 academic year.
- EduServ Faculty Seminar, University of Indianapolis, Semester II, 2002-2003 academic year.
- “Pedagogues on Parade? The Pathos & Promise of Moral Formation in Church-Related Higher Education,” (address to the faculty of Point Loma College), Feb. 27, 1998.
- Designer/Leader of Summer Faculty Seminar on “Moral Life: Traditions and Innovations” at Allegheny College (June 14-25, 1993) funded by FIPSE-NEH-NSF grant (see below).
Dissertation:
"Practices, Politics, and Performance: Toward
a Communal Hermeneutic for Christian Ethics"
Committee: Stanley Hauerwas (director), Dennis Campbell,
Fredric Jameson, David Steinmetz, Geoffrey Wainwright.
Administrative Experience:
Dean for Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs (Nov. 2002 to
date).
Executive Director, The Crossings Project, (2001-2006).
Director, Lantz Center for Christian Vocations (1998-2001).
Chairperson, Philosophy and Religion Department, University of Indianapolis (1996-2000).
Teaching Experience:
Associate Professor of Philosophy & Religion, University
of Indianapolis, 2000 to date.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion, University
of Indianapolis, 1996-2000 (tenured: 1999).
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Allegheny College,
Meadville, Pennsylvania: 1988 to 1996.
Instructor in Methodist Studies: Duke Divinity School, 1987-1988
Pastoral Experience:
Pastor, Tabernacle United Methodist Church, Townsville,
NC (1983-1985)
Program Associate, Cooperative Parish Ministries, Hinton
Rural Life Center, Hayesville, NC (1981-82).
Assistant Pastor, Asbury United Methodist Church, Little
Rock, AR (part-time, 1978-79).
Foundation Grants:
Author/Project Director - Extension and Sustaining Program grant for “PHASE III Vocation Project” at the University of Indianapolis ($500,000 grant from Lilly Endowment, Inc. to be matched by more than $700,000 in funding from University sources and $15,000 in United Methodist Church contributions for a project total of $1,216,000). This grant funds theological exploration of vocations initiatives (July 1, 2006 until June 30, 2009.
Author/Executive Director: Program Implementation Grant for The Crossings Project at the University of Indianapolis ($1,498,000). This grant funds a new series of theological exploration of vocations initiatives that was launched July 1, 2002 and will continue until June 30, 2006.
Author/Director: Program Implementation Grant to Create The Center for Christian Vocations at the University of Indianapolis ($437,000) funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. (May 1998 to Dec. 2001).
Co-author with Ms. Marianne Jordan and Prof. Diane Goodman (of Allegheny College) for a Curriculum and Faculty Development Grant for "Multi-disciplinary Concentrations: Humanities and Science "($115,000) jointly funded by the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Science Foundation (1992): Coordinator of Moral Life: Traditions and Innovations Concentration.
Administrative Responsibilities--University of Indianapolis:
- Dean for Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs, Oct. 2002 to present.
This position, which reports to the President and the Provost, was created for Dr. Cartwright in relation to his work as Executive Director of The Crossings Project; he has been charged with responsibility to serve the University community by enabling it to engage in innovative forms of [the university's mission of] “education for service.” To that end, the Dean of Ecumenical and Interfaith will supervise those programs and activities that are consistent with the University's commitment to provide ongoing opportunities for students to gain a “deeper understanding of the Christian faith and appreciation and respect for other religious traditions.”
- Supervisory Responsibilities of the Dean for Ecumenical & Interfaith Programs
- Supervision of Campus Ministries Staff and Related Programmatic Staff
- Two University Co-Chaplains
- Director of Lantz Center & Director of the Allelon House Intentional Christian Ministry
- Resident-in-Ministry (two-year position funded by The Crossings Project)
- Seminary intern, undergraduate campus ministry intern, and Lantz Fellow positions (one year each)
- Administrative Assistant
- Oversight/Deployment of Community and International Theological Partnerships
- Christian Theological Seminary: Youth Ministries Training Program
- Explorations of possible joint programs with Garrett Evangelical Seminary
- Initiate and/or oversee development and maintenance of short-term and long-term Ecumenical & Interfaith partnerships in the city of Indianapolis and beyond with groups such as the Indianapolis Peace House, Hoosier Environmental Council, Our Lady of Grace Monastery, Horizon House (an agency that works with homeless neighbors), Brooke's Place (bereavement care of children and families after death of loved one).
- Oversight of Curricular and Co-Curricular Programs
- Meetings of (new) Ecumenical Campus Ministries Council
- Meetings of the (new) Interfaith Activities Council To include representatives of Jewish, Muslim, and non-western religions as well as the Campus Ministries staff and interested Christians on campus
- Provide for ongoing Assessment of Christian Vocations Curriculum and other theological curricula (Youth Ministry, United Methodist Youth leader Scholars) as developed in partnership with various community and international partners
- Faculty and Staff Formation Opportunities: Mission and Identity of University
The Dean is also responsible for working with other offices of the university to foster the mission of “Education for Service,” including those faculty and staff formation initiatives that support the mission and identity of the University of Indianapolis as a United Methodist Church-related comprehensive university.
- Work with deans of the college and schools to provide opportunities for orientation of new faculty in relation to the University's mission of “education for service” (EduServ Facutly Seminars) and offer interpretation the university's history and ongoing relationship to the United Methodist Church.
- Work with the Provost and the Human Resources Office to provide ongoing vocation exploration and formation opportunities for faculty and staff of the university (Retreats for Faculty & Staff; mini-grants)
- Participating Memberships and Structural Linkages with the University Community
- Participation in Meetings of the Deans Council of the University
- Participation in Cabinet & Council (Senior Administrators Leadership Forum) meetings
- Faculty Member of Philosophy & Religion Dept. with occasional teaching responsibilities in theology, ethics, inter-religious dialogue, etc.
- Ex officio member of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs Council (standing committee)
- Ex officio on the Search Committee for the new Campus Ministry Team
- Coordinate E & I Office Liaison Relationships to other University Offices
- Student Affairs Division - through the University Chaplain
- Community Programs - through Lantz Center Director
- International Division/Committee (re Mar Elias School of Theology)
- University Heights UMC - through University Chaplain
- CELL, CAC, etc. - through Dean of E & I Programs
- Coordinate Church Relations Portfolio (working under the supervision of the University's President):
- Convene “Church Relations Council” Under this arrangement, Church relations is understood as shared by various offices on campus, but coordinated through the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Programs. At least one time per year, representatives of various university offices come together to discuss “where we are” and “how we are proceeding” in dealing with our church constituencies
- Convene the United Methodists “IN-Conversation” at the University of Indianapolis group twice a year (fall and spring cycle to begin again in 2004-2005 academic year).
- Executive Director of The Crossings Project, a program funded through the Program for Theological Exploration of Vocation Initiative of Religion Division of Lilly Endowment Programs
- Administer budget for $1,498,799 for eight programmatic initiatives organized with matrix management principles in mind.
- Work with a twelve member steering committee of faculty and staff persons who help oversee the programs of The Crossings Project
- Work with an eight member advisory board of off-campus personnel who have advised the development of the university's theological exploration of vocation programs.
- Conducted national and regional searches for new staff/chaplains as part of the effort to “restructure campus ministries”
- Write annual reports for the project and renegotiated budgetary allocations as needed throughout the four-years of this project.
- Sailing Our Vessel UINDY Conversations 2004-2005 During the 2004-2005 academic year, Dean Cartwright organized the “Sailing Our Vessel Conversations about the Present and Future of the University of Indianapolis.” In this capacity, he had the following responsibilities.
- Organized seven planning teams to plan each of the seven public conversations (one per month).
- Led a planning committee composed of representatives from throughout the eight schools and college the University of Indianapolis.
- Had oversight of the budgetary provisions for this year-long conversation
- Arranged for publicity and communications for the eight public events
- Identified innovative ways to involve students and faculty, including retreats and a “university seminar” for undergraduate students
- Designed Closing Symposium at which outgoing president and incoming president received the results of the year-long conversation along with representatives of the University's Board of Trustees and other constituencies.
- Chairperson, Philosophy and Religion Department, University of Indianapolis, 1996-2000.
Responsibilities included:
- Oversight of $250,000+ departmental budget (including faculty salaries)
- Supervision of four full-time faculty, seven adjunct faculty, a secretary, and work study assistants.
- Hiring, scheduling and supervising a total 48-52 sections of philosophy and religion courses each academic year (including summer sessions).
- Supervision of the Philosophy curriculum (major, minor, etc.)
- Supervision of the Religion curriculum (major, minor, etc.)
- Supervised the Pre-Theology program of studies.
- Service on University Committees: Academic Petitions (1998-2000) College of Arts and Sciences Chairpersons (1996-2000), Grad. Programs in Business Com. (1996-2000), Grad. Arts and Sciences Programs Com. (1996-2000). Community Programs Advisory Com. (2000 to date).
- Service as the University's faculty representative to the Lilly Fellows Program of Humanities and the Arts Network (1997-2001)
- University's liaison with “Partnership for Ministry” Extension Course of Study School (UMC program for training bi-vocational pastors) that meets three weekends per semester on the U of I campus (1997-2000).
- Writing two grant proposals that led to the Lilly program implementation grant to create ecumenical Center for Christian vocations (1997-1998)
- Director--Lantz Center for Christian Vocations (May 1998 to Sept. 2001)
Responsibilities included:
- Chair of national search to hire the Associate Director of Christian Vocations Center (May-July 1998)
- Oversight of $600,000 Budget for the three-year project
- Setting up new programmatic initiative (new offices, infrastructure, etc.)
- Supervision of two staff-persons as well as adjunct staff.
- Worked with Advisory Board (group of off-campus national leaders who served as advisors to the project)
- Worked with Integration Team of university leaders to implement the project on campus
- Coordination of training and deployment of Faculty/Staff Mentors for Vocation Exploration courses
- Creation of the Christian Vocations curricular programs and interpretative materials (video, brochures, etc.)
- Design and Evaluation of Summer Youth Academy for Spiritual Formation
- Design and leadership of retreats for students in Christian Vocations program
- Design and leadership of retreats for faculty and staff at the University of Indianapolis
- Creation of Vocation Exploration Service-Learning Course for Summer Companies Program.
- Coordination of “United Methodists IN-Conversation at the University of Indianapolis” consultation with lay and clergy leaders of the North Indiana and South Indiana annual conferences of the UMC (meets twice a year)
- Working with University administration to find ways to institutionalize the Lantz Center program following the termination of funding.
Administrative Committee Service--Allegheny College:
- Co-Chair, Religious Activities Committee, 1994 to 1996; Member 1991-1996.
- Chair, Committee on Racial Issues (CORIS) 1992-1994; Member of Committee from1989 to 1996
- Chair, Task Force to Plan Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, 1992-1993; Member thru 1995.
- Co-Chair, Joint Retention Task Force, 1994-1995.
- Member, Faculty Development Committee, 1989-1991.
- Search Committees: Political Science, Religious Studies, English, Chaplaincy, ex officio, 1989-1994.
Inter-Collegiate Administrative Experience - Allegheny College:
- Facilitator and Curriculum Consultant, Creation of Cooperative degree program with Mar Elias Educational Institutions at Ibillin, Galilee (Israel) 1999-2001.
- Outside Evaluator of the Philosophy and Religion Department of Franklin College, as part of the College=s preparations for North Central Association Review (November-December 1998).
- Initiator/Facilitator, Exchange Program with the University of Natal, South Africa (1989 to 1995); One-semester student exchange which began in the 1994-95 academic year when two Allegheny students journeyed to the U. of Natal in February 1995 and two students from South Africa arriving at Allegheny at the same time.
- Initiator/Facilitator, Exchange Program with Clark Atlanta University. I was pat of the team of faculty and administrators at Allegheny College who made arrangements for this exchange of faculty and students. (1993-95)
Professional Memberships:
American Academy of Religion B since 1987.
Society for Scriptural Reasoning since 2001.
Society of Christian Ethics--since 1987. Co-Convener of the "Scripture and Ethics" group 1997-2001.
Society of John Wesley Scholars B since 1985.
Ekklesia Project (founding member) since 1999. Currently serving as senior advisor to the Board of Directors.
National Network Board for the Lilly Fellows Network of Church Related Colleges and Universities.
International Scholarship Opportunities:
Resident Scholar B Tantur Ecumenical Institute Theological
Studies in Jerusalem B Summer 2001.
The Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies B
Summer 1997.
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