Justin Barrett

Justin Barrett President at Blueprint 1543 United States Contact info Blueprint 1543 Cornell University 247 connections Connect Message More About A colleague once called me an "academic entrepreneur" because I like to be part of dreaming up and building up new areas of inquiry, new subfields, and new ways of solving problems to advance our knowledge, particularly around many of life's big questions, particularly those that can be addressed by bringing theology, philosophy, and the relevant sciences together. I have started 5 centers and institutes at higher ed institutions. Experience Blueprint 1543 President Company NameBlueprint 1543 Full-time Dates EmployedJan 2020 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos LocationKnoxville, Tennessee, United States University of St Andrews Honorary Professor of the Sciences and Theology Company NameUniversity of St Andrews Dates EmployedAug 2019 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos LocationSt. Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom Fuller Theological Seminary Company NameFuller Theological Seminary Total Duration8 yrs 8 mos TitleChief Project Developer, Office for Science, Theology, and Religion Initiatives Dates EmployedSep 2016 – Jan 2020 Employment Duration3 yrs 5 mos LocationPasadena, CA I help project leaders conceptualize and plan various initiatives in the science-religion area, sometimes leading to helping them write grants. I also develop projects that I lead. TitleActing Dean, School of Psychology Dates EmployedJan 2018 – Sep 2018 Employment Duration9 mos LocationPasadena, CA TitleProgram Chair, Ph.D. in Psychological Science (non-clinical) Dates EmployedSep 2014 – Aug 2018 Employment Duration4 yrs LocationPasadena, CA TitleDirector, Thrive Center for Human Development Dates EmployedJun 2011 – Feb 2015 Employment Duration3 yrs 9 mos LocationPasadena, CA Show fewer roles University of Oxford Company NameUniversity of Oxford Total Duration4 yrs 10 mos TitleResearch Associate, Ian Ramsey Centre Dates EmployedSep 2007 – Jun 2011 Employment Duration3 yrs 10 mos LocationOxford, United Kingdom TitleSenior Researcher, School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography Dates EmployedSep 2006 – Jun 2011 Employment Duration4 yrs 10 mos LocationOxford, United Kingdom At Oxford, with Prof. Harvey Whitehouse, I started the Centre for Anthropology & Mind, and the Institute for Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology, in which I was served as course convener for the MSc in cognitive and evolutionary anthropology. Young Life Co-Area Director Company NameYoung Life Dates EmployedAug 2005 – Apr 2006 Employment Duration9 mos LocationLawrence, Kansas Area With my wife (director), recruited, trained and deployed approximately 30 volunteer direct-ministry leaders serving in six schools (middle and high) in the Lawrence, Kansas area. Managed and led fundraising for the area annual budget. University of Michigan Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology Company NameUniversity of Michigan Dates EmployedJun 2000 – Jan 2002 Employment Duration1 yr 8 mos LocationAnn Arbor, MI I taught in the interdisciplinary graduate Culture and Cognition program, jointly operated by the departments of psychology and anthropology. I was based in the Institute for Social Research. Calvin College Assistant Professor of Psychology Company NameCalvin College Dates EmployedJun 1997 – Jun 2000 Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo LocationGreater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area I taught in the psychology department and served as faculty mentor for the Mosaic living learning community focused on diversity and multiculturalism. Show fewer experiences Education Cornell University Cornell University Degree NameDoctor of Philosophy - PhDField Of StudyPsychology Dates attended or expected graduation1993 – 1997 I was part of the cognitive-developmental lab group led by Elizabeth Spelke and Frank Keil. Calvin College Calvin College Degree NameBachelor of Arts - BAField Of StudyPsychology Dates attended or expected graduation1989 – 1993 Santa Paula High School Santa Paula High School Degree NameHigh School Diploma Dates attended or expected graduation1985 – 1989 Activities and Societies: Cross-country, track & field, wrestling, knowledge bowl, mock trial, and too many other things. Volunteer experience Templeton Religion Trust Steering Committee Member Company NameTempleton Religion Trust Dates volunteeredJun 2015 – Present Volunteer duration6 yrs This service has included membership on the executive committee (from 2016) and serving as Compliance Audit Liaison (2017-2018). John Templeton Foundation Advisor Company NameJohn Templeton Foundation Dates volunteeredJul 2010 – Jun 2015 Volunteer duration5 yrs Provided feedback on program ideas and refereed proposals. Young Life High Ropes Facilitator etc. Company NameYoung Life Dates volunteeredFeb 2002 – Jul 2005 Volunteer duration3 yrs 6 mos I volunteered at Young Life's Rockbridge Alum Springs property in Virginia, performing miscellaneous work in various departments including certified high ropes challenge course facilitator. BioLogos Advisory Council Member Company NameBioLogos Dates volunteered2014 – 2017 Volunteer duration3 yrs