My name is Jesse Tanner and I am currently a Ph.D. candidate in Comparative Religion at University of the West in Rosemead, CA. I hold a Master of Theological Studies in New Testament Theology from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary/Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.

 

My areas of academic interest are centered on personal spiritual development in Buddhist-Christian dialogue using philosophical hermeneutics as methodology, as well as establishing interreligious dialogue as a relevant and necessary element of Christian theology in a postmodern context of plurality and diversity.

 

Besides academics, I'm in the process of becoming ordained a minister in my religious tradition, Unity School of Christianity. My personal and professional interests are geared toward building respectful relationships between individuals and among communities in an effort toward greater learning and further spiritual growth.