Gregory Jones
Gregory Jones Lecturer in Theology gregory.jones@valpo.edu 219.464.5052 Arts and Sciences Building 305
BIOGRAPHY
Native of Chicago, Illinois but have made my home in Valparaiso Indiana since 1987. I have taught at Valparaiso University since the spring semester of 1993. My main interest is Christian ethics with a focus on the Christian traditions use and support of violence in postmodern cultural/religious institutions and its negative impact on Christian faith communities.
EDUCATION
- Doctorate of Ministry (2000) Chicago Theological Seminar
- Master of Divinity, Ethics (1980) Chicago Theological Seminary
- Bachelors of Arts, History (1977) Blackburn College
CONTRIBUTIONS
- 1993 to Present Lecturer of Theology Valparaiso University
- 1988 2013 Founding Pastor Union Community Church UCC
- 1995 founder of Valparaiso University gospel worship service
- 2001 to 2003 Adjunct lecturer Indiana University North West
- 2000 to 2004 first Study circles founder and coordinator Valparaiso University
- 2012 to present Founder Northwest Indiana African American Alliance
- 2009 to 2011 Coordinator of Valparaiso Diversity Network Association
- 2001 to 2004 Study circles coordinator Valparaiso University
- 2001 to 2003 Clergy Coalition of Gary and vicinity (social action chair)
- 2001 to 2003 Quality of Life council Northwest Indiana
- 2001 to 2003 Race Relations council of Northwest Indiana
- 2000 to 2003 Board representative for Indiana /Kentucky Conference United Church of Christ
- 2000 to 2002 founding officer United for a Purpose Inc.
- 1999 to 2003 Hannah’s Boys founder and coordinator for youth activities
- 1998 to 2003 Sunrise Kiwanis club
- 1996-1997 YMCA Board Valparaiso
- 1995-1996 Mayors Commission on Domestic Violence Valparaiso
- 1995-1996 Founding member Habitat for Humanity of Valparaiso
- 1994-1996 Founding member of First contact Christian Ministry Valparaiso
- 1991-1994 People and Community Together Board of Directors
- 1989 to present Project Neighbors board of directors
- 1983-1988 South Shore Community Church Outreach minister
COURSES TAUGHT
- Theology 353 christian Response to social victims
- Theology 345 Church in the World
- Theology 333 African American Religious experience
- Theology 364 Native American Spirituality
- Theology 353 topics:Theological perspectives of Urban ministry
- Theology 353 Topics: Ethical topics in Criminal Justice