Name:
Dr. Linda Karges-Bone
Location:
Charleston, SC, SC
University:
Charleston Southern University
Department:
Education
Personal Quote:
"Preach the Gospel. If you have to, use words." St. Francis of Assisi

My Life

My friends describe me as:
Energetic, idealistic, and funny
Hobbies:
Yoga, reading, walking, puppies
Fantasy dinner guests:
My grandma Anna LaPorta, Jesus the Christ, and My kindergarten teacher
In college I drove a:
1968 Red, VW Bug
My worst subject in school:
Algebra
College for undergrad degree:
The College of Charleston
Best advice I ever got:
Just keep moving the herd roughly West...
Favorite books:
The Mitford series, poetry by Dickinson and Frost
Favorite movies:
Napoleon Dynamite
Favorite city:
Sorrento, Italy
Favorite coffee:
Starbucks skinny latte with an extra shot
Nobody knows I:
Am the voice of the "Prayerful Parenting" radio program
If I weren't a professor, I would:
Just write
Latest accomplishment:
New book called "Brain Framing"

My Story

I always wanted to be a teacher and a writer. With God's blessing, I have been able to do both. In fact, I teach to support my "writing habit." It was not an easy journey.

As the oldest child raised in a strict, Italian Catholic family that did not readily support higher education for women, I found myself working two jobs at a time, maintaining academic scholarships, and finding my own way financially and spiritually.

In many ways, it has been a good thing, since I understand the unique needs of first generation college students, young mothers, and those who must choose faith over entrenched family and cultural beliefs. Once I picked up a Bible to read it "as a book", I was changed....convinced completely of its power, authenticity,and authority. I left behind the idea of priesthood and sought the "priesthood of the believer" and still seek that path.

I am a bit unconventional to some...challenging authority, doing yoga, vegetarian, and a preference for shiny fabrics and earrings. But, I have been married for 30 years; relish my role as a mother and wife; and support an unwavering commitment to the right to life position. I am interested in helping others to naturally, authentically, and joyfully live out faith in the classroom, wherever they are.

Comments

Mike Brand says:

July 12, 2010 at 6:37pm

I really enjoy your story. I was born into a Roman Catholic family as well. 39 years ago I invited Jesus to be my Lord and Savior and I have not been the same since! What an exciting (and sometimes difficult) journey that has been. Close to 10 years ago Bob Monaco invited me to become involved in sharing my faith with a number of people in the Portland, Oregon area. I meet students very often, but seldom meet professors. I am so glad for professors like you who encourage students to live our their faith in Christ. Keep it up!

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