8 Friars’ Teachers and/or Administrators Hold Advanced, Doctoral Degrees in Their Fields of Expertise
Fenwick’s academic doctors (from left): Drs. Lordan, King, Woerter, Porter, Quaid, Slajchert and Peddicord. (Dr. Kleinhans is not pictured.)
In addition to Fenwick President Fr. Richard Peddicord, O.P., who has a Ph.D. in Moral Theology from the University of Ottawa/St. Paul University, seven of his colleagues also have earned advanced, doctoral degrees:
- Dr. Jonathan King
Theology Teacher
Ph.D. in Historical Theology, St. Louis University - Dr. David Kleinhans
Science Dept. Co-Chair
J.D. (Juris Doctor) in Intellectual Property, John Marshall Law School - Dr. Gerald Lordan, O.P.
Faculty Mentor
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Boston College - Dr. Marissa Porter
Latin Teacher
Ph.D. in Classics, University of Texas – Austin - Dr. James Quaid
Director of Student Services & Enrollment Management/Social Studies Teacher
Ph.D., Educational leadership, Foundations and Counseling, Loyola University Chicago - Dr. Michael Slajchert
Theology Teacher
J.D., Loyola University Chicago - Dr./Fr. Dennis Woerter, O.P. ’86
Director of Campus Ministry & Chaplain
D.Min., Preaching in the Practice of Ministry, The Iliff School of Theology (Denver)
More Faculty Facts
Additionally, 72 of Fenwick’s 94 teachers also possess graduate (Master’s) degrees – that figure accounts for more than three-quarters of the faculty. Of the dozen or so with Bachelor’s degrees, half are presently working toward their Master’s degrees by taking advantage of the Dominican’s 60% tuition reimbursement benefit.*
* A student in enrolled in an accredited, graduate-level program must earn a letter grade of “B” or above to qualify for tuition reimbursement.