Curriculum Vitae
ROBERT DAVID VAN KAAM
333 East 16th Avenue, Apt. 406, Denver, CO 80203
407.398.3232 |
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EDUCATION
M.A. Religious Studies University of Chicago Divinity School 2010
B.A. Philosophy Stetson University 2004
INTERESTS
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Philosophy of Religion
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Philosophy of Language
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Existentialism
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Ethics
• Nietzsche
• Paganism
WORK HISTORY
Crate&Barrel
Sales & Merchandising Associate 2012 - 2014
Seminole County Public Schools
Substitute Teacher 2010 - 2014
Universal American Financial Corp.
Agent Licensing Analyst 2006 - 2007
CERTIFICATIONS
Florida Teacher Certiļ¬cation Examinations
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Subject Area Examination: English 6-12 2011
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General Knowledge Exam 2010
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago Divinity School :: Graduate Internship
Adult Bible Study Instructor/Facilitator, Hyde Park Union Church 2008
Stetson University :: Philosophy Department
Philosophy Tutor 2004
Stetson University :: Philosophy Club
President; Moderator 2003
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
Epic of Lusibios (Fall/2015)
Original Work (Trilogy)
Forthcoming
“Challenging Divine Sources of Moral Goodness” 2012
Online Publication
http://lookingatreligion.com
“Is Jesus ‘the’ Son of God or ‘a’ Son of God?” 2012
Online Publication
http://lookingatreligion.com
“Ethical Language, Ethical Theory, and the Existential Paradigm” 2004
Eighth Annual Northeast Florida Student Philosophy Conference
University of North Florida
“Beyond the Blond Beast: Nietzsche’s Repudiation of Uncultivated Instinct” 2004
Senior Thesis Presentation
Stetson University
Campus Debate: “War in Iraq: Wisdom or Folly?” 2003
Debate Organizer & Moderator
Stetson University
“Beliefs Can Be Questioned Without Being Threatened” 2002
The Reporter, Issue 17. Vol. 114
Stetson University
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Presidential Scholarship 2005
Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
Ronald L. and Margaret Smith Hall Philosophy Award 2004
Stetson University
Outstanding Senior Award 2004
Stetson University
Multiple Year Achievement Award 2001
The National Dean’s List
AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
Philosophy of Religions Club 2007
University of Chicago
Member
Intra-Collegiate Philosophy Club 2004
Stetson University
Founder; Coordinator
Philosophy Club 2003
Stetson University
President
Phi Theta Kappa Alumni Association 2002
Stetson University
Vice President
REFERENCES
Jeffrey Kaplan, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
University of Central Florida :: College of Education and Human Performance
4000 Central Florida Blvd.
ED 122B
Orlando, FL 32816
407.823.2041
[email protected]
Susan Johnson, Rev.
Graduate Internship Supervisor
Hyde Park Union Church
5600 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637
773.363.6063
[email protected]
Cynthia Lindner, D.Min.
Director of Ministry Studies
University of Chicago Divinity School
1025 East 58th St.
Swift Hall 400C
Chicago, IL 60637
773.702.8280
[email protected]
George Heyman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor Biblical Studies
Director of Professional Development and Ministerial Certification
St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
120 French Road
Rochester, NY 14618
585.271.3657, ext. 292
[email protected]
Ronald Hall, Ph.D.
Department Chairman of Stetson University’s Philosophy Department
Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal for Philosophy of Religion
Stetson University
421 N. Woodland Blvd.
Unit 8358
DeLand, FL 32723
386.822.7584
[email protected]