Pluriverse Congratulates 2023 Major and Minor Graduates of The Religion Department at CLU

Top Row: Jessica Easter, Gbemi Abon, Naomi Mbise; Bottom Row: Jessica Carballo, Christina Romero, Mary Clare Tiede Hottinger

Jessica Easter 
Spring ‘23
Majors: Religion BA/Biology BS
Plans: Attending Boston University School of Theology in the Fall for a Master of Divinity

Gbemi Abon
Spring ‘23
Major: Communication BA
Minors: Psychology & Theology - Christian Leadership
Plans: Regional Director for Delight Ministries 

Naomi Mbise
Spring ‘23
Majors: Political Science and Theology Christian Leadership
Plans: Pursuing Masters Degree at Harvard Divinity School and hopes to add a joint Masters in International Development from Harvard Kennedy School.

Jessica Carballo
Spring ‘23
Major: Environmental Science
Minor : Religion
Plans: Lab technician in Alaska for SGS North America Inc.

Christina Romero
Fall ‘23
Major: Theology-Christian Leadership
with an emphasis in Not for Profit and Social Sector
Minor: Communication
Plans: Thrilled to continue an internship with Make-A-Wish, and hopes to pursue graduate school and church missions within the next few years. “My ultimate goal in life is to do God's will and trust that He has a plan for me.” 

Mary Clare Tiede Hottinger
Spring '23
Major: Religion
Minor: Sociology
Plans: Continuing education in the future; resting and soaking in this accomplishment to provide the clarity (and energy) she needs to make the next move.

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