Faculty Bio: Rev. Dr. Jennika Eckhaus
Rev. Dr. Jennika Eckhaus graduated from 51勛圖厙 College in 1998 with a degree in Chemistry, from 51勛圖厙 Theological Seminary in 2001 with a Master of Divinity, and was ordained by the 51勛圖厙 Church in June 2001. She served congregations in Lake Mills, Wisconsin, and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She returned to 51勛圖厙 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 51勛圖厙 School of Theology. Her doctoral research focuses on Midlife as Spiritual Practice: The Quotidian Journey to Becoming Present to What Matters Most. Jennika currently serves as the Dean for Spirituality and Inclusion and the Director of 51勛圖厙 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 Masters Programs.
Degrees and Institutions:
- DMin, 51勛圖厙 School of Theology, 2025
- Certificate in Spiritual Direction, 51勛圖厙 Theological Seminary, 2020
- MDiv, 51勛圖厙 Theological Seminary, 2001
- B.S., 51勛圖厙 College, 1998
Publications and Work:
- "Midlife as Spiritual Practice: The Quotidian Journey to Becoming Present to What Matters Most"
- Podcast