Dr. Sabatino DiBernardo Instructor, Religious Studies and Humanities UCF Brevard Ph.D., Religion, 2000, Syracuse University Certificate in University Teaching, 2000, Syracuse University M.Phil., Religion (Syracuse University, 1998) M.A., Theology (St. Bernard's Institute, 1994) B.A., Religious Studies (St. John Fisher College, 1992) A.S., Liberal Arts and Sciences-Music Minor (Monroe Community College, 1991) Office: 283B College of Arts & Sciences-Brevard Campus Phone: (321) 632-1111 Ext. 65508 E-mail: sdiberna@mail.ucf.edu

Research and Teaching Interests

General Areas: Contemporary Religious Thought and Philosophy of Religion.

Specialties: Pyrrhonian Skepticism, Religion and Spirituality (Doctoral Dissertation: The Skeptic Way as a Religious Way: A Meditation on Religion and Pyrrhonian Spirituality), Hermeneutics, Epistemology and Narrative; Religion, Spirituality and Popular Music.

Dr. DiBernardo is interested in researching and teaching at the intersection of religion, philosophy and spirituality; namely, the point where these phenomena converge to provide a therapeutic way of life and thought. He has presented papers and has served as a panelist at regional and national conferences in the area of contemporary religious and philosophical thought, and has been given a grant recently to conduct research that will assess and implement practical philosophy in the local community.

Dr. DiBernardo is also a professional guitarist with 18 years of teaching and performing experience. His main influences include blues, neoclassical/rock fusion, reggae, and Latin styles. He has recorded with various artists in the New York area, the most notable being his credits on John Akers' releases: "Born on a Monday" and "King Cake & Carmelites." He currently performs in an alternative rock band in New York.