Janice Kay Peterson Professor of Applied Ministry
Jim McGill, Peterson Professor of Applied Ministry, engages and guides adult learners
in scriptural and pastoral study as they journey in faith.

Education
M.A., Theology, St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, CA
B.A., Philosophy, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
Academic Appointments
Instructor, Catholic Biblical School, Neuhoff Institute, 2007-present
Instructor of Theology and Sacred Scripture, 1989-2007
Administrative & Pastoral Experience
"Respecting the life experience and knowledge that adult learners have acquired is
crucial to my approach to faith formation at the Neuhoff Institute for Ministry &
Evangelization. Our students bring their rich experiences to the important biblical and historical questions we discuss
in class."
-Professor McGill
Seven Dolors Catholic Church
Director of Adult Religious Education, 1985-1989
Diocese of Salina
Associate Director of RENEW, 1985-1988
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
Director of Adult Religious Education, 1980-1985
Memberships
- Associate Member of the Catholic Biblical Association
- Member of the Society of Biblical Literature
- Member of the National Association for Lay Ministry