1. Chris Burner
100 W. Delafield Avenue Durham,NC 27704-3228
Phone: 646-408-6233 (m) E-Mail: chrisburner78@gmail.com,cb301@duke.edu
Research and Administration Professional
Focused analytical and research professional with strong humanities background complemented by international
work experience involving social justice and religious research coupled with administrative responsibilities  Expert
at conducting independent and complex research  Meticulous drafting of research papers and academic documents
 Great initiative and ability to take on projects with minimal supervision  Ability to guard confidential and
proprietary information  Well-regulated organizational and time management style allowing for the effective
management of larger workloads  Superlative communicator with outstanding oral and written communication
skills  Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence quotient  Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously  Comfortable interacting with executive, faculty, and staff level employees
Knowledge and Skill Areas
Graduate Level Research NGO Project Planning and Management
Research Paper Composition and Editing Conference and Special Event Planning
Report Writing Program Administration
Management of Communications and Correspondence Church Administration and Protocol
Education
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL 2016-2018
Master of Social Work
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF DIVINITY 2014-2018
Master of Divinity, Concentration on Gender, Theology, and Ministry; African American Studies; Queer Theology
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY 2001
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration on Acting; Minor in French Language and Literature
SELECTED UPPER LEVEL COURSEWORK:
Scholarly Interests include Queer Theology, African Studies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, & Motivational Interviewing
“Domestic Violence and the Scriptures” (B+)
“Christianity and Social Work” (A)
“Feminist Theology and Globalization” (A)
“African American Worship Traditions and History” (A-)
“Human Behavior and Development” (A)
Experience
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL,Nicotine Dependence Program at UNC Cancer Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC

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Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Outpatient Program 2016-2017
Collaboration with medical team, focusing on nicotine dependence (i.e. smoking, smokeless tobacco, electronic
cigarettes) of individual patients suffering from long-term and acute illness Performing holistic assessments,
including biopsychosocialspiritual factors within one’s lived experience  Designed individualized interventions,
including specific treatment plans with nicotine replacement products  Participated in on-going clinical research
efforts within nicotine and tobacco research field  Spearheaded agency participation in Great American Smoke-Out
at UNC Cancer Hospital
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL,Chaplaincy in Emergency, Trauma, and Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, NC
Hospital Chaplain, Pastoral Care Department 2016
Collaboration with medical team, focusing on spiritual needs of individual patients and families  Analyzing the
theological implications of specific contexts by applying the given circumstances of social location, religious beliefs,
and past histories of individuals  Acted as mediator and spiritual counselor to hospital staff and medical team
DUKE UNIVERSITY DIVINITY SCHOOL, Mentoring for Ministry, Durham, NC
Faculty Assistant 2015-16
Collaboration with practitioners and scholars focusing on Spiritually Accompanying the Sexually Abused  Examine
theological, contextual, and practical methods of fostering health and reconciliation  Assisted visiting faculty with
seminar, including note taking and discussionfacilitation  acted as a liaison between faculty and administrators
TRIANGLE PROJECT, Cape Town, South Africa
Researcher Spring/Summer 2015
Conducted extensive research regarding intersection of religious toleration and protocol with the LGBTQI community
in Southern Africa, including drug and alcohol dependency and rape  Produced two “safe spaces” workshops in
violent and dangerous inner-city communities in Cape Town  Attended conference with Triangle staff and
representatives from the United States State Department, facilitating a conversation about hate crimes and specific
African legislation and community action referencing area murder cases of LGBTQI individuals  Initiated media
project from religious toleration perspective for LGBTQI individuals
STEPPING STONES, Cape Town, South Africa
Social Work Intern Spring/Summer 2015
Focused time working with faculty, staff, and children of Stepping Stones Nursery School in inner-city of Cape Town,
South Africa  Researched the impoverished living conditions of the general population of the school including lack of
running water, electricity, and funding  Attended administrative meetings with the Board of Directors, discussing
the financial obligations and day-to-day administrative obligations of the institution  Worked directly with office
staff, teachers, principal, and children in the classroom  Accompanied school outings  Taught theater, dance,
library, and “storytime” activities to the children
CENTRAL METHODIST MISSION, Cape Town, South Africa
Worship and Preaching Intern Spring/Summer 2015
Conducted interviews throughout the Western Cape of leaders from diverse faith traditions  Documented faith
leaders’ adaptations and use of denominational protocol for inclusion or exclusion of LGBTQI individuals  Prepared
research for documentation and media representation  Responsibilities included worship planning, sermon writing,

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and pastoral care  Attended xenophobia marches in Khayelitsha (one of the poorest neighborhoods in the world) 
Attended denominational synods  Attended workshops on inclusion of marginalized individuals  Researched rape
statistics in the Western Cape and South Africa
GOOD HOPE METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH, Cape Town, South Africa
Worship and Preaching Intern Spring/Summer 2015
Conducted interviews throughout Cape Town with religious leaders and laypersons  Attended and facilitated
worship in Triangle Shelter: Cape Town’s LGBTQI shelter  Worship planning, sermon writing, and pastoral care 
Facilitated two “Rupture Evenings” in which members attended focused sessions on self-image and vulnerability 
Leadership role amongst clergy  Attended social work events such as crafting sleeping bags out of recycled
newspaper and various food drives for Mandela Day (South African national holiday for social work)
Other Accomplishments
Scholarship Recipient
Risden Reece Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Daniel Hoover Scholarship
Disciples of Christ Clergy Scholarship
Duke Endowed Scholarship for Academics
Graduated Magna Cum Laude