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When I retired on June 1, 2002, I was teaching philosophy and religion courses at the University of North Dakota. I was also serving churches in various pastoral and consulting capacities. Since my retirement I have been serving as Interim Pastor in Presbyterian churches. LL Goering Associates provides mediation and conflict resolution, as well as other consulting services to individuals, families, churches, and other organizations. I am available to provide pastoral services to churches in transition on an interim or consulting basis. I am also interested in part time adjunct faculty appointments to teach philosophy and religion courses in colleges and universities. I plan to continue academic research and writing in the areas of Philosophy and Religion, and Moral Philosophy.
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Academic Experience and Courses Taught Lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. 1991 - 2002. Appointed to Peace Studies faculty autumn, 1992. Elected to Peace Studies Steering Committee 1994-95.
Philosophy and religious studies courses taught: Introduction to Philosophy, History of Philosophy Sequence (Classical Greek and Medieval Philosophy), Epistemology, Ethics, Ethics in Engineering, Religious Ethics, Theism and Atheism, Introduction to Religion (West), Introduction to Old Testament, Introduction to New Testament, Death and Dying.
Peace studies courses: Moral thought in a Nuclear Age.
Other Courses: Introduction to University Life.
Part time Instructor, Technical Studies Division, University of Minnesota-Crookston, 1994 – 1995.
Courses taught: Ethics
Campus Pastor and Director, United Campus Ministry at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. 1990 – 1995.
Pastor, United Presbyterian Church, Trinidad, CO. 1981—1989.
Instructor in Liberal Arts, Trinidad State Junior College, Trinidad, CO. 1983 – 1988.
Philosophy courses taught: Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, Ethics, History of Philosophy.
Sociology courses taught: Marriage and Family Relationships.
Campus Pastor and Director, University Christian Ministries at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. 1977 – 1980.
Reader and Discussion Leader, Philosophy Department, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN. 1976 – 1977.
Campus Minister and Director, United Ministries in Higher Education at Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. 1973 – 1975.
Chaplain and Instructor in Philosophy, The College of Emporia, Emporia, KS. 1973 – 1974.
Philosophy courses taught: History of Philosophy, Epistemology.
Director of Christian Education, First Presbyterian Church, Emporia, KS. 1974 – 1975.
Teaching Assistant in Theology, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL. 1972 – 1973.
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Eccliastical Status
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Minister of Word and Sacrament, Presbyterian Church (USA). Ordained by the Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois, October 2, 1977.
Honorably Retired member in good standing, Presbytery of Plains and Peaks, Presbyterian Church (USA).
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Honors, Awards & Publications
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HONORS AND AWARDS
Bernadine Orme Smith Fellowship for academic excellence, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL. 1973.
Sphinx Club, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. 1979.
Who's Who in Religion, Third Edition, 1985.
Who's Who in the West, Twenty-first Edition, 1987/88; Twenty-second Edition, 1989/90.
Who's Who in America, Forty-fifth Edition, 1988.
PUBLICATIONS
"The Changing Face of War: Reflections on the future of Moral Thought about War and Peace;" Peace Studies Forum; University of North Dakota Center for Peace Studies, No. 7, Winter 1993.
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 | - Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee: Doctoral studies in Philosophy and Religion, 1975 – 1977.
- McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois: Specializations in Theology, Biblical studies and Urban studies. 1970-1973
- Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois: Graduate study in Inner City Studies. 1969 – 1972.
- Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois: Major: philosophy. 1960-1964
- Bethel College, 1956—1957: General Studies
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The Presbyterian Ministry Consortium, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.),60 hours Basic Interim Ministry Education, completed May 2005.
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND; Conflict Resolution Center: Forty hours of training in mediation and conflict resolution, 1991; sixteen hours advanced training in family and divorce mediation, 1994; twenty hours advanced training in Transformative Mediation, 1998.
Pacific School of Religion, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA: continuing education study in Religion and the Arts; 1991 & 1992; 8 CEUs.
Institute for Motivational Living, New Castle, PA: training in human behavioral analysis and testing. Certified Behavioral Consultant, 1989.
NLP Comprehensive, Boulder, CO: 216 hours of training in communications and psychotherapeutic intervention. Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming by the Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 1987.
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Teaching Philosophy and Religion Courses at the college and university level including skills in lecturing, research, and writing.
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Mediation and Conflict Resolution skills, especially in family and church situations, and including skills in organization development, leadership development, and group facilitation.
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Interim Ministry Specialist.
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Certified Practioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIETIES
Association of Presbyterian Interim Ministry Specialists.
American Philosophical Association (Emeritus)
Society of Christian Philosophers
Association for Religion and Intellectual Life
Presbyterian Association for Science, Technology, and Christian Faith
Biblical Archaeology Society, Premier Member
Conflict Resolution Center, University of North Dakota, Affiliate Member
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
Board of Trustees: Jamestown College, Jamestown, North Dakota; 2000—2003.
North Dakota Endowment for the Humanities, Humanities Scholar for exhibit of Reich & Korot, "The Cave." North Dakota Museum of Art, 1995.
North Dakota Peace Coalition: Member at large, 1992—present; member of the Board of Directors, 1992—1993.
Conflict Resolution Center at the University of North Dakota, Appointed Associate in June, 1992; Full Member, 1993.
Sister Cities Association of Grand Forks, Grand Forks, ND; President, 1991 - 1994.
Behavioral Specialist on the Human Rights Committee, Southern Colorado Development Disabilities Services, Trinidad, CO. 1988—1989.
Family Guidance Services, Trinidad CO: Founder and Executive Director, 1985—1989.
Colorado Endowment for the Humanities: Humanities Scholar, 1986—1987.
Editorial Advisory Board (Philosophy), Collegiate Press, Alto Loma, CA. Appointed in 1988.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Food and Shelter Program, Las Animas County Local Board (CO). Chairman, 1983—1986.
Boy Scouts of America, Northern Lights Council, Grand Forks, ND. Cub Scout Den Leader, 1990 – 1991, Cub Master of Pack 163, 1991—1993.
Kiwanis Club of Trinidad, CO, President 1988—1989.
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