Miranda Cruz

Associate Professor, Chair

Miranda Cruz headshot
Designations

Ph.D.; M.Div.


Contact

 miranda.cruz@indwes.edu


Department

Theology and Ministry


Programs

Philosophy and Theology


Resources

 Curriculum Vitae

Biography

Miranda Cruz joined the School of Theology and Ministry in 2014. She teaches Theology and Church History, with a focus on the practical application of Christian doctrine in life and ministry. She has written several articles on topics related to Christianity under Communism in Eastern Europe.

In 2017, Dr. Cruz was certified as a candidate for ordained ministry by the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. In the same year, she presented a widely acclaimed paper at the Wesleyan Theological Society Annual Conference titled, "Methodists, Millennials, and the Means of Grace.”


Degrees

  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Religion, Politics, and Society
    2014, Baylor University
  • M.Div. - Master of Divinity
    2008, Princeton Theological Seminary
  • B.A. - Religion
    2005, Whitworth University
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