David Farina Turnbloom is an associate professor of theology at the University of Portland. He specializes in liturgical and sacramental theology with a special focus on the relationship between worship rituals and ethics. He is married to Katie Turnbloom, has an adorable cat named Chloe, and is now the proud father of August Asher Turnbloom, who was born during the writing of this essay!
I (Brandy) remember the first time I was considering graduate school and reached out to one of my favorite professors for advice. I expected feedback about where to apply and what to do or not do in my application materials. Instead, my professor spent the majority of the hour trying to talk me out of […]
