ABOUT JON MUNDY
Rev.
Dr. Jon Mundy, Th.M., is an author, lecturer; minister, since 1985, the
publisher of Miracles Magazine
www.miraclesmagazine.org,
and Executive Director of All Faiths Seminary International, in NYC.
A
Retired University Lecturer, he taught classes in Philosophy, Religion, and
Psychology from 1967-2009 at: Interboro Institute, New York City (1967-1970);
The New School University in New York City (1969-1979); Mercy College
(1980-1994), teaching on campus and inside Sing Sing and Bedford Hills Prison
for Women, The State University of New York, New Paltz, NY (2001-2007), Marist
College, Poughkeepsie, New York (2000-2009)
His
areas of specialization include: "The History of Mysticism," "The Psychology of
Religion," "World Religions," “The History of Philosophy” “Oriental Philosophy”
and “A Course in Miracles.”
He
is Co-founder in 1981 along with Rabbi Joseph Gelberman of the New Seminary for
the training of Interfaith Ministers and in 1989 the Co-founder along with Rev.
Dr. Diane Berke of Interfaith Fellowship with services in Cami Hall across from
Carnegie Hall, in New York City.
He
is the author of 9 books including his newest book, Living A Course in
Miracles, published by Sterling Ethos, of NYC, a division of Barnes and
Noble. Also What Is Mysticism?, Missouri Mystic, Awaken to Your
Own Call: A Comprehensive Introduction to A Course in Miracles, Listening
to Your Inner Guide, The Ten Laws of Happiness, Money and Jesus,
Search for the Center, and Learning to Die.
He
met Dr. Helen Schucman and Dr. William Thetford in 1973. They, along with Dr.
Ken Wapnick introduced him to A Course in Miracles over a year before its
publication. Helen served as Jon’s counselor and guide until she became ill in
1980.
A
Minister for 50 years, Jon began serving 3 rural Missouri churches in 1961. He
was Licensed by the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in 1961, ordained a
Deacon by the United Methodists in 1971, an Elder in 1981, and as an Interfaith
Minister in 1988. He currently serves the Unitarian Universalist Church in
Middletown, New York as their permanent part-time pastor.
| RESUME |
Jon Mundy, Ph.D.
39 Hickory Drive, Campbell Hall, New York 10916
Office: 845-496-9089 ~ Home: 845-496-1880 ~ Cellular: 845-527-8693
~ UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE TEACHING ~ COURSE WORK DEVELOPMENT ~ SEMINARS ~
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY – Lecturer in Philosophy and Religion (2000 - 2008)
Courses Taught: The History of Mysticism, The Psychology of Religion, World Religions, World Views and Values,
Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Religion, Introduction to Ethics and Small Group Communications
SUNY, The State University of New York (Empire State Division) Newburgh, New York (2003 – 2007)
Lecturer in Philosophy and Religion
Courses Taught: The History of Mysticism, The Psychology of Religion, World Religions,
Introduction to Philosophy and Introduction to Religion
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY (1982 - 1994) Awarded Most Popular Teacher by Mercy College Students (1985)
Taught both on campus and inside Sing-Sing, Bedford, Taconic, Down State, Otisville and Mid-Orange Correctional
Courses Taught: History of Mysticism; Psychology of Religion; Mythology and Religion; Religions of the Far East;
Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Varieties of Christian Experience, Christian Beginnings; Perspectives on Death;
Life After Death, Oral Communications; Psychology of Communication; Effective Reasoning; Identity and Community;
Sex Role Dynamic; Ethics and the Family; Ethics and Religion; Introduction to Psychology; Social Psychology.
Westchester Community College and SUNY Purchase, Westchester, NY (1982 - 1994)
Presented a one-day Saturday seminar each semester on Successful Self-Employment
Also: Time Management; Public Speaking and Effective Communications
New School for Social Research, NY, NY (1969 - 1979) Developed a popular series of courses in Philosophy and Religion
Taught 3 or 4 courses per semester for the 10 years I served on the faculty
Courses Taught:The History of Mysticism, Consciousness Expansion and Religious Experience, Psychology of Religion, Esoteric and Mystical Philosophies, Religion and Society, Jung-Teilhard and the Future of Consciousness, Oriental Philosophy,
Creative Force Philosophies, Theories of Religious Experience
Director of Saturday Seminar Program, Counselor and Instructor in Transpersonal Psychology
Foundation for Religion and Mental Health, Briarcliff, NY (1978 - 1980)
Program Director -- One of three for Wainwright House, Rye, New York (1973 - 1978)
Director of Campus Ministry Program and Assistant Professor (1979 - 1981)
Psychology, Philosophy, Religion and Speech, Harriman College, Harriman, NY
Lecturer - Pastoral Studies (Counseling and Guidance) (1972 - 1973) General Theological Seminary, NY, NY
Instructor - Public Speaking, Psychology, Comparative Religions, and Ancient History (1970 - 1972)
Highland School, Queens, NY
Dean of Students and Instructor, Psychology, Sociology and Industrial Psychology (1967 - 1970)
Interboro Institute, Park Avenue, NY, NY
Chaplain and Instructor, Public Speaking, Debate, Ancient History, World Religions (1966 - 1967)
Girl's Collegiate School, Claremont, CA
~ Ministry~
The Unitarian Universalist Church (Part Time) Middletown, NY (2008 - Present)
Independent Itinerant - The Institute for Personal Religion
Preaching about 45 Sundays per year someplace on planet earth. (2002 - Present)
Cofounder and Senior Minister Emeritus of Interfaith Fellowship (13 Years) (1989 - 2002)
Services in Cami Hall, across from Carnegie Hall, 165 W. 57th St., NYC
United Methodist Ministry (1968 - 1989)
Pastor, Central Valley Methodist Church, Central Valley, NY (11 Years) (1978 - 1989)
Pastor, Windsor Terrace Community Church, Brooklyn, NY (10 Years) (1968 - 1978)
Disciples of Christ (Christian Church) Ministry ( 7 Years)
Assistant Pastor, Glendale Central Christian Church, Glendale, CA (1964 - 1967)
Pastor, Hawk Point Community Church, Ariel Christian Church (1961 – 1964)
and Fairview Christian Church, (Rural Missouri circuit ministry)
~ Writing
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Publishing
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Publisher and Editor of Miracles Magazine (2002 - Present)
Publisher and Editor of Inspiration Magazine (12 years) (1989 - 2001)
Publisher and Editor of The Mustard Seed, weekly Inspirational Magazine (6 years) (1982 - 1988)
Editor: Update, Newsletter for the New York Conference of the Methodist Church (1983 - 1984)
Books and Booklets
What is Mysticism? Royal Fireworks, Unionville, NY (2008)
Missouri Mystic, Royal Fireworks Press, Unionville, NY (2004)
The Ten Laws of Happiness, Royal Fireworks Press, Unionville, NY (1998)
Listening To Your Inner Guide, Crossroads, NYC (1995)
Awaken To Your Own Call (Exploring A Course in Miracles) Crossroads, NYC (1994)
A Course in Miracles Directory, Resource Guide, Catalogue and Scrapbook (1992)
Time, Death and A Course in Miracles, Prints of Peace (1992)
Wedding Ceremony Manual with Diane Berke (1990)
Money and Jesus, Athanor Press, NYC (1981)
Search for the Center, Athanor Press, NYC (1976)
Learning to Die, Spiritual Frontiers, Chicago, IL (1973)
Articles
(not counting hundreds of articles in the magazines
I have edited)
The Spiritual Diet Science of Mind Magazine (Sept. 2006)
The Key Marked Kindness Science of Mind Magazine (Feb. 2005)
Remembering to Laugh Science of Mind Magazine (Aug. 2004)
How to be Really Happy Science of Mind Magazine (Mar. 2003)
The Classroom Called Cancer Science of Mind Magazine (Apr. 2003)
Sermons Writing and Preaching As a Process of Individuation Preaching Magazine (Sept. 1986)
After 500 Years: The Legacy of Luther Times Herald Record (Oct. 1983)
Prayers and Curses Science of Mind Magazine (Mar. 1973)
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ENTREPRENEURIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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Workshop and Seminar Production (1968 - Present)
Produced 100's of different workshops and seminars with up to 1,000 participants
Co-producer and Master of Ceremonies for the United Nations
Year of the Child at the Beacon Theater, NY, NY (1981)
Developed the following power point presentations:
The Life of St. Francis of Assisi: Seen through great paintings of his life
The Art of the Egyptians and Their Religion, The History of Alchemy
The Art of Healing - Through the Centuries, The Life of Rudolph Steiner
Owner, Pilgrims Inn, Monroe, NY (1988 - 1989)
100 seat Restaurant and 13 Room Country Inn
Owner, High Rock Graphics, Katonah, NY (1977 - 1988)
For 11 years, I ran a computerized phototypesetting studio designing, typesetting and printing booklets,
pamphlets, catalogues, flyers and brochures.
~ EDUCATION ~
Ph.D. The Open International University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (May 2003)
D.D. The New Seminary at St. Paul's Cathedral, Columbia University, NYC (June 1988)
General Theological Seminary, NYC, Completed course work for Th.D. (1971 - 1979)
Passed foreign language qualifying exams in Ancient Greek, German and French
Specialization: Mysticism, Psychology of Religion and Comparative Religions
Graduate Faculty of the New School, NYC (1967 - 1971)
Completed course work for Ph.D. in Philosophy, G.P.A. of 3.5
Th.M. Claremont Theological Seminary, Claremont, CA (June 1967)
Psychology of Religion, Oriental Philosophy, and Counseling and Guidance
B.A. Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri (June 1964)
Major: Psychology, Minor: Oral Communication, Varsity Debater, Dean's List
Pi Kappa Delta (honorary forensic), Winner of Kuntz Trophy in Public Speaking
~ References Furnished on Request ~