Document Type
Interview
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Publication Date
4-11-2025
Abstract
Dr. Diane Jonte-Pace always thought her passion for learning starts from “the library”, which is the library at home because “Books can talk about anything!”. After finishing her undergraduate studies at UCSC, Dr. Jonte-Pace earned a Ph.D. in the Psychology of Religion from the University of Chicago in 1984. She began teaching at Santa Clara University in 1988 and served for 32 years in the Department of Religious Studies. Her field of research includes psycho-analysis of religion, culture and gender, inspired by this simple question “Why are people like they are?” Over the years, Dr.Jonte-Pace held several key administrative roles, including Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (2013–2017), Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (2010–2013), and Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies (2007–2010) and the founder of the faculty development program. She retired in 2020 with the title of Professor Emeritus and has stayed involved with SCU by leading the retired and retiring faculty group which hosts speakers and events on campus. Her words of wisdom for the Santa Clara community? You have to click and find out yourself.
Recommended Citation
Zhu, Cindy, "Living History Project: Stories that Connect Generations with Dr. Diane Jonte-Pace, Professor Emeritus" (2025). Living History Project: Stories that connect generations. 1.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/living_history/1
Comments
Interviewer: Cindy Zhu - Gerontology minor