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Jennifer L. Rike
Associate Professor of Religious Studies

Briggs 343, (313) 993-2007, rikejl@udmercy.edu

Professor Rike teaches theology. Her publications and professional presentations have dealt with contemporary Roman Catholic theology, the Christian concept of love, and feminist theology. Currently she is exploring the paradoxical relationship between violence and religion. She edited and introduced a volume of essays in honor of David Tracy, Radical Pluralism and Truth. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She holds a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Chicago Divinity School. Rike joined the University in 1995.

Currently she is exploring the paradoxical relationship between violence and religion.

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