Michael W. Clark  » my blog at michaelwclark.com

Education

1992-97

• Ph. D. Religious Studies, University of Ottawa, Canada
  Thesis: Synchronicity and Postructuralism: C. G. Jung's Secularization of the Supramundane
  » Online at Theses Canada (PDF 21.25 MB)
  Coursework grade range: A to A+

1987-89

• M. A. Comparative Religion, Visva Bharati University, India
  Finished at the top of the class in Comparative Religion with First-Class Honours

1983-87

• Honours B. A., Sociology (Psychology minor), Trent University, Peterborough, Canada
  86% grade average

1981-82

• First-year Humanities, York University, Toronto, Canada

Awards and Distinctions

1999

• Presented "Synchronicity as Synthesis" at a retirement gathering for Dr. Robert E. Carter, Trent University

1992-96

• Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Doctoral Fellowship

• University of Ottawa Research and Tuition Scholarship

1989-90

• Ontario Graduate Scholarship

1987-89

• Commonwealth Scholarship for India

• Indian Government Scholarship

1985-87

• Dean's Honours List, Trent University

1984-86

• Rufus Gibbs Scholarship, Trent University

• Trent University Scholarship

1984-85

• Presented "West Meets East: A Discussion of Man and Nature"
  Department of Philosophy, Trent University

Media Interviews

2006

• The Evan and Brian Show, Sirius Satellite Radio Thursday March 16 at 9:15 p.m. EST

Research and Writing

Present

• Currently studying Christian theology
• Think Free - An online educational resource
• The Chronicles of Louis Brandon
  A science-fiction novel
• Journal Articles:
  (i) "Synchronicity and Poststructuralism"
  (ii) "What may Religious Studies learn from Science Fiction?"

1990-91

• A Student's View of India
  Ethnographic account of Indian religion and culture (interrupted by Ph.D.)

Employment

1998-Present

• Website Developer
  Earthpages.org | Earthpages.ca

1997

• Teaching Assistant
  University of Ottawa, Dr. Naomi R. Goldenberg
  Course Title: Psychoanalysis and Religion

• Research Assistant
  University of Ottawa, Dr. Naomi R. Goldenberg

1996

• Teaching Assistant
  University of Ottawa, Dr. Naomi R. Goldenberg
  Course Title: Psychoanalysis and Religion

1992-93

• Research Assistant
  Canadian Centre for Research on Women and Religion
  Edited papers for the 1993 McMartin Conference

1990

• Substitute High-School Teacher
  Northumberland Separate School Board, Peterborough, Canada
  Taught in World Religions and Physics

• Child and Youth Worker
  Kinark Child and Family Services, Peterborough, Canada
  Educational supervision and minor counseling in a special education class

1989

• Teaching Assistant
  York University, Toronto, Professor K. Ishwaran
  Course Title: Sociology of the Family

Volunteer Activities

2008-Present

• Reader
  St. Monica's Catholic Parish, Toronto

2002-Present

• Counselor
  Counselor in Society and Culture at AskMeHelpDesk.com

2001-Present

• Educator
  Educator in Catholicism, Christian Mysticism, Comparative Religion, Meditation, Paranormal Phenomena and UFO's/Aliens at Allexperts.com
  

2000-02

• Educator and Counselor
  Educator in various areas, including Philosophy, Religion, Catholicism, Mythology
  and Folklore, Sociology, as well as Religious Counselor at the former Askme.com
  

1989

• Editor
  Canadian Executive Service Organization, Toronto
  Edited Consulting Manual for CESO Volunteers

1986-87

• Tai Chi Ch'uan Instructor

• Radio Broadcaster/Programmer at CFFF FM

• Trent Graduate Programme Proposal Committee

1984-85

• Planning Committee
  Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Peterborough

• Assistant
  Civic Hospital, Peterborough
  Supervised psychiatric in-patients' weekly video night

1981-82

• Radio Broadcaster/Programmer
  Radio Glendon, York University, Toronto

Religious Associations

2002-04

• Associate of Serra House

2000-01

• Completed the Catholic Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA), St. Monica's Parish, Toronto

Activities and Interests

Curriculum Vitae of Michael William Clark Copyright © Michael Clark 2008. Dictionary of Philosophy, Religion and Culture, The Chronicles of Louis Brandon, and the literary character Louis Brandon Copyright © Michael Clark May 1, 1997, 2008. All rights reserved. Earthpages © Michael Clark 1999-2008. All rights reserved.