• Doctor of Philosophy – D. Phil., Oxford Graduate School, UK/US, 1994
    • D. Phil in Religion and Society
    • Oxford Grail Award for Distinction in Writing and Research-The Chancellor’s award for outstanding research on a current issue awarded by the Faculty Senate on Degree Day
    • Inducted into the Oxford Society of Scholars
    • Dissertation: “Sources and Effects of Stress in the Workplace”
  • Master of Science– Iowa State University, 1983
    • Professional Studies in Education; Major: Education with an Emphasis in Counseling Education
    • Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate
  • Bachelor of Science – Iowa State University, 1975
    • Bachelor of Science in Education.