Samuel Cruz

Background

Cruz, Samuel was born on December 14, 1961 in Brooklyn. Son of Jorge Luis Cruz and Ines Cruz-Martinez.

Education

Master of Philosophy, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 2000. Doctor of Philosophy, Drew University, Madison, New Jersey, 2002. Master of Arts in Theology, New Brunswick Theological Seminary, New Jersey, 2004.

Career

Mental health counselor University Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey, New Brunswick, 1989—1993. Lecturer Rutgers University, 1996—2001. Assistant professor religion & sociology Union Theological Seminary, New York City, since 2008.

Associate minister Fort Washington Collegiate Church, New York City, 2000—2003. Senior minister Trinity Lutheran Church, Brooklyn, since 2004.

Achievements

• Samuel Cruz has been listed as a noteworthy religious studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With advisory immigrant rights New Sanctuary Movement, New York City, since 2006. Member of American Academy Religion.

Interests

• Travel, racquetball.

Connections

Married Tania Elizabeth Stanchich, August 21, 1993. Children: Amber Estelle, Jovana Ida, Naome Janelle.