PhD Students

Edward Z. Ablang (peace studies and history) is interested in research that encompasses religion and U.S. international affairs including: religious nationalism, religious conservative movements, the Christian Right, Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations as well as tensions in religion and the nation-state. Edward's interests are rooted in his experience as a missionary cleric. Through this work, he facilitated a reconciliation process in the United States, at the request of Vatican prelature; expanded community networks in Spain; and carried out operations in Belgium, France, and Italy. His pastoral training also includes a year with the Archdiocese of New York before transitioning to academia and public service.