Rev. James J. Clarke, Ph.D., Honored for Excellence in Religious Education
Rev. Clarke is an author, having published his first book, "Creating Rituals: A New Way of Healing for Everyday Life"

CAMARILLO, CA, June 22, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Rev. James J. Clarke, Director of Spiritual Formation and Assistant Professor of Spiritual Theology at St. John's Seminary, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in religious education.

A servant of the church for the last three decades, Rev. Clarke has devoted himself to developing lay ecclesiastical leadership and preparing young men for Roman Catholic priesthood. He is presently in his ninth year as director of spiritual formation and assistant professor of spiritual theology. In these complementary capacities, he is charged primarily with overseeing the administration of programs and spiritual direction. Rev. Clarke, in addition to his duties in the seminary, is an author, having published his first book last February, "Creating Rituals: A New Way of Healing for Everyday Life," which aims to offer wisdom and healing to people during times of transition. He has also contributed articles to two journals.

Desiring to help people collectively, as well as individually, Rev. Clarke conducts retreats, workshops, conferences, and seminars. He has spoken before diverse groups, from priests and female religious leaders, to seminarians and school and parish staffs. He looks forward to reaching more people by embarking on public speaking engagements at the international level and writing more books.

Rev. Clarke earned a Ph.D. in mythology in 2008 and a Master of Arts in mythology in 2003, both from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Arts in religion and religious education in 1994 from Fordham University; a Master of Arts in marriage, family and child counseling in 1994 from the Trinity College of Graduate Studies; a Master of Divinity in 1980 from St. John's Seminary; and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy in 1976 from St. John's Seminary College. He maintains active affiliation in Spiritual Directors International.

For more information about St. John's Seminary, visit http://www.stjohnsem.edu.

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