About Michael Clark, Ph.D.
Expertise
I’d prefer to answer questions for those who feel they don't easily fit into any of the existing methods, molds or patterns usually associated with Christian mysticism.I'm aware of and may comment on historical approaches. But in today's society many feel the need for new ways of connecting with the Holy Spirit. Ways that are in sync and integrated with the 21st century. Along these lines, I'll try to help with the interface of mysticism, psychology, society and organized religion (especially Catholicism).
Experience
I've explored several different Christian denominations and am interested in their respective strengths and weaknesses. I've also been studying connections among Christians, other religions and beliefs in "the beyond" at my educational website earthpages.org and at my blog michaelwclark.com.
Publications
Print Media:
My table from "Religions and Cults" at earthpages.org is reproduced with permission in L. Lindsey, S. Beach and B. Ravelli, Core Concepts in Sociology, 2nd ed., p. 157
World Wide Web:
My online article "Letter to God" coauthored with Buddhist monk, E. Raymond Rock, appears on several different spirituality-based websites, including http://tinyurl.com/db7a5o I've interviewed, as a Christian, a self-proclaimed mystic: http://tinyurl.com/cawykr My articles appeared at the former New View magazine nuvunow.ca and are published at earthpages.org.
Education/Credentials
Ph.D. in Religious Studies
M.A. in Comparative Religion
B.A. Hon. in Psychology/Sociology
For details, please see my CV and letters of recommendation
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