Department of Religious Studies
cranger@mymail.marylhurst.edu

Education

Ph.D., Biblical Studies and Theology, The Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary's Seminary and University
MA, Theology, Immaculate Heart University
BA, Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Marylhurst College

Additional certifications in Theology and Spirituality from Holy Names College, Spokane; University of San Francisco; Marylhurst University

Classes Taught

Contemporary & Personal Theologies of Pastoral & Spiritual Care
Group Spiritual Direction
Personal & Communal Discernment: Uncovering Wisdom, Connections and the Sacred in Life's Experiences
Philosophy of Religion: Historical Dialogues Between Religion & Faith
Prayer & Spirituality of the Pastoral & Spiritual Care Provider
Sacred Literature: Comparative Studies
Spiritual Direction Circle for Caregivers
Spiritual Direction & Spiritual Counseling as an Art and a Science

Professional Activities

Spiritual Director
Workshop Facilitator in Theology, Scripture and Spiritual Life
Retreat Facilitator
Consultant for Religious Leadership Groups
Professor, San Francisco Theological Seminary (on request)

Founder & Director, Interfaith Spiritual Center, Portland (1998-2002)
Chair of the Religious Studies and Philosophy Department, Marylhurst University (1992-2001)
Provincial Superior and CEO, Sisters of the Holy Names, Oregon Province (1986-1992)
Professor, Spiritual Director, Advisor and Chair of Seminary Faculty, Mt. Angel Seminary (1983-1986)
Professor, Spiritual Director and Advisor, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, Maryland (1978-1983)
Director, Christian Spirituality Center, Marylhurst, Oregon (1974-1978)
Local Superior and Director of Formation Programs, Sisters of the Holy Names, Marylhurst, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington (1968-1974)

Professional Associations

Marylhurst University Board of Trustees
Mary's Woods Retirement Center Board of Directors
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce
Spiritual Directors International

Presentations/Lectures

Princeton University
National Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes
Newman Center, University of Oregon
Episcopal Convention (1998)
Feminist Theology and Ecological Concerns, Oregon State University
World of Ideas Conference, Marylhurst University (1995)

Awards

Louise Hunderup Religious Education Award for the Promotion of Interfaith Dialogue, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (2002)
Excellence in Teaching Award, Marylhurst University (2001)
Distinguished Alumni Award, Marylhurst University (2001)
Outstanding Citizen of Lake Oswego, Oregon (1996)
Outstanding Professor, Mt. Angel Seminary