BIO

  Jon Mundy, Ph.D. is an author, lecturer and as "Dr. Baba Jon Mundane" a standup

     philosopher/comedian.

   A University Teacher since 1967, Jon currently serves as Adjunct Lecturer in Philosophy at Marist

     College in New York. He teaches courses on "The History of Mysticism," “The History of Philosophy,”

     "The Psychology of Religion," "World Religions," and "World Views and Values."

   He is Cofounder in 1981 of the New Seminary for the training of Interfaith Ministers and in 1989 the Cofounder of

      Interfaith Fellowship. During Jon’s twelve years at Interfaith (1989-2002) services were held in Cami Hall across the

      street from Carnegie Hall in New York City.

    Jon has authored 8 books including “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 (the scribe for A Course in Miracles) and Dr. William Thetford in 1973. They along with Dr.

      Ken Wapnick introduced Jon to A Course in Miracles in April 1975 – 15 months before its publication. Helen served as

      Jon’s mentor and “mother hen” until she became ill in 1980.

    A Minister for 45 years, Jon began serving 3 rural Missouri churches in 1961.

    He was ordained a Deacon by the United Methodists in 1971, an Elder in 1981, and as an Interfaith Minister in 1988.

     Jon’s Wife Dolores is the Administrative Assistant to a Middle School Principle. Their daughter Sarah is 22 year old.

    Jon’s son Kristian is a Ph.D. candidate and Instructor at York University in Toronto.

Rev. Jon Mundy, Ph.D.
P.O. Box 1000 Washingtonville, New York 10992
Office: 845-496-9089  Cellular: 845-527-8693

| Ministry |
Independent Itinerant - The Institute for Personal Religion
Speaking about 40 weeks per year someplace on planet earth - 2002 - Present

Co-founder and Senior Minister Emeritus of Interfaith Fellowship - 1989 - 2003
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 - 1961 - 1968

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 | Publishing |

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:

Missouri Mystic, Royal Fireworks Press, Unionville, NY - 2003

The Ten Laws of Happiness, Royal Fireworks Press, Unionville, NY - 1998

Listening To Your Inner Guide, Crossroad, NYC - 1995

Awaken To Your Own Call (Exploring A Course in Miracles), Crossroad, 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:

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


| TEACHING | COURSE WORK DEVELOPMENT | SEMINARS |

Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY - Professor of Philosophy and Religion - 2000 - Present

The History of Mysticism, Psychology of Religion, World Religions
World Views and Values and Introduction to Philosophy,

Small Group Communications

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 Facilities
 
      

           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 Dynamics
	Ethics and the Family
	Ethics and Religion
	Introduction to Psychology
	Social Psychology and Learning Disabilities 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 Primary 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 | ENTREPRENEURIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 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 Side Lecture 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. (Honorary) Awarded by The New Seminary - June 1988

St. Paul's Cathedral, Columbia University, NYC

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. Southern California School of Theology at Claremont, Claremont, CA - June 1967

Psychology of Religion, Oriental Philosophy, and Counseling and Guidance

B.A. Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri - June 1964

B.A. 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