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Daven Kari
Professor, English
Undergraduate College
School for Professional Studies
Educational Data
Ph.D. in English
Purdue University
Ph.D. in Theology
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. in English (professional writing)
Purdue University
M.A. in English
Baylor University
M.Div. in Theology
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. in English, History, Biblical Studies, Music
Fresno Pacific University
Publications
T. S. Eliot's Dramatic Pilgrimage: Progress in Craft as an Expression of Christian Perspective, Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 1990. 220 pp.
A Bibliography of Sources in Christianity and the Arts, Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 1995. 776 pp.
Baptist Reflections on Christianity and the Arts: Learning from Beauty: A Tribute to William L Hendricks. Contributor and Co-editor with David M. Rayburn and Darrell D. Gwaltney. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 1997. 224 pp.
Business Writing Strategies and Samples, Assistant Editor, New York: Macmillan, 1988. Ed. Jeanne Halpern, Judith Kilborn, Agnus Lokke. 585 pp.
VU Data
First year on faculty at VU: 2002
Subjects taught at VU: English literature and composition, including Business Writing
Favorite class to teach: Advanced Rhetoric and Composition
What I love most about VU is…. the gracious way the leaders and colleagues treat each other
Personal Data
Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA
Church you attend: First Baptist Church, Moreno Valley
Hobbies/Interests: Poetry writing, painting, making stained glass windows, wood work
Favorite book or book you are currently reading: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Most inspiring person you know: Rick Warren, because he trust’s God’s lead & is humble
If you weren’t a professor, what would you be doing: Serving as a pastor.
Why do you teach at Vanguard? What is your story in coming here?
Vanguard University has a solid reputation for integrating faith and learning, and I am delighted to help with this process. I also like the growth taking place here. These are exciting times.
If students learn one thing in your classes, what would you like that to be?
I want them to learn that God is Truth, and all honest study followed to its best conclusion honors God. Whether we write or speak or preach, we can do all to the glory of God.
What would you tell someone who is deciding whether or not to come to Vanguard?
Seek God’s leadership and provision. Where God leads, God will also provide. If your life is devoted to seeking God’s best for you, consider Vanguard seriously.
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