J. MICHAEL RIPSKI
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University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
Work Email:
mripski@cumberland.edu
Work Phone:
(615) 453-6347
Location:
Learning and Career Commons, Room 121
Category:
Faculty
Department:
Academic Success Center
School:
The Millard and JJ Oakley School of Humanities, Education and the Arts
Degrees:
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., Emory University
D.Min., Emory University
Bio:
Retiring after 40 years as a United Methodist pastor of churches in West and Middle Tennessee, Dr. Ripski serves as University Chaplain. He also has teaching responsibilities.
He previously taught courses in philosophy, Bible, and religion as an adjunct instructor at the University of Tennessee at Martin.
His publications include: Conversing with God, Abingdon Press, 1992; This Side of Easter, A Lenten Study for Adults, Abingdon Press, 1998; and numerous articles.