Bio: Rev. Dr. Jennika Eckhaus
Rev. Dr. Jennika Eckhaus graduated from Moravian College in 1998 with a degree in Chemistry, from Moravian Theological Seminary in 2001 with a Master of Divinity, and was ordained by the Moravian Church in June 2001. She served congregations in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She returned to 麻豆果冻 in 2013 to serve as the University's Chaplain, deepening her commitment to spiritual formation in academic life. In 2020, she received her certificate in Spiritual Direction, and in 2025 she received her Doctor of Ministry degree from the 麻豆果冻 School of Theology. Her doctoral research focuses on 鈥淢idlife as Spiritual Practice: The Quotidian Journey to Becoming Present to What Matters Most鈥. Jennika currently serves as the Dean for Spirituality and Inclusion and the Director of Moravian Church Relations for the School of Theology. She serves as an administrative faculty member and teaches in the Compass Program, the Spiritual Direction Program, and the Master鈥檚 Programs.
Degrees and Institutions:
- DMin, Moravian School of Theology, 2025
- Certificate in Spiritual Direction, Moravian Theological Seminary, 2020
- MDiv, Moravian Theological Seminary, 2001
- B.S., Moravian College, 1998
Publications and Work:
- "Midlife as Spiritual Practice: The Quotidian Journey to Becoming Present to What Matters Most"
- Podcast