Department of Religious Studies
Director of University Ministry
Marian Hall
503.534.4066 
chiggins@marylhurst.edu

Education

M.Div., Marylhurst University
M.Ed., University of Portland
BA, Gonzaga University

Classes Taught

Making Ethical Decisions: Ethical Theories & Models
Modern Philosophy: Great Disparities
Philosophy of Religion: Historical Dialogues Between Reason & Faith
Guardians of the Future:  The Spirituality of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
Theologies of Sustainability

About

Sr. Carol is a Sister of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. She currently serves as Religious Studies Faculty and as University Minister for the Marylhurst community.

Sr. Carol is a member of the Religious Studies Assessment and Accreditation committee whose work led to our department receiving associate ATS membership. Prior to coming to Marylhurst, Sr. Carol worked for 17 years in elementary education, serving as both K-8 teacher and as an administrator, in both inner city and rural schools. She received a Masters of Education from the University of Portland, a Master of Divinity from Marylhurst, and is currently working toward a Doctor of Ministry Degree from Washington Theological Union (Washington DC). Sr. Carol has been awarded the Doctorate of Humane Letters honoris causa from the University of San Francisco.

Carol believes in the power of education to transform lives, and expects her students to engage with the materials presented so that they can benefit fully from the gift of study.

Associations

Catholic Campus Ministry Association