University of Dubuque

Senior Profiles



Thank you for your interest in the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary students!  Should you have any questions about student profiles, feel free to contact the Field Education Office.  We look forward to the possibility of working with you in the placement process!

Rev. Hal Murry, Director of Field Education
Email: hmurry@dbq.edu
Phone: 563.589.3114 or 563.589.3115

Name: Cheryl Betts
Affiliation: PC(USA)
Graduation: May 2010
Hometown: Springdale, Pennsylvania
Under Care: John Knox Presbytery
Personal Info: Cheryl is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dubuque, Iowa. She holds a BA in Religious Studies/Religious Education; an MA - Christian Education; and Certified Christian Educator in the PC(USA). The past 13 years, she has served as Director of Christian Education for churches in Lebanon, Tennessee, Hannibal, Missouri, and Severna Park, Maryland. Cheryl completed an Introduction to Clinical Experience program at Finley Hospital and has served as chaplain for the Bethany Retirement Homes. She also served for nine months at Dubuque's Westminister Prebyterian Church, where she was primarily responsible for Children's Time in worship and for six months filled a Pastoral Assistant staff position, primarily responsible for Board of Deacons and visiting homebound and nursing home members. Cheryl envisions ministering to a congregation in congregational development, care and Christian education. She would like to serve in Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, Virginia or Pennsylvania, but is open to other opportunities.
Phone: 563.556.3686
Cell Phone: 563.581.2725
Email: sneakysnake637@hotmail.com
Address: 71 Collins Street, Unit D
City: Dubuque
State: IA  52001
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Name: Deborah W.  DeBruyn
Affiliation: United Church of Christ
Graduation: May 2010
Hometown: Freeport, IL
Under Care: Prairie Association
Personal Info: Deborah received a Master of Fine Arts degree in drawing and painting from Michigan State University in 1978. She and her husband have two grown children. Deborah is a member of Bethany UCC in Freeport, IL, where she did her supervised practice of ministry. She hopes to serve as a pastor or pastoral counselor, and to integrate arts into whatever Christian community she serves.
Phone: 815.235.4553
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Email: 80soria@gmail.com
Address: 2292 Oriole Drive
City: Freeport
State: IL  61032
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