He was the first director of both Liberal Studies and Social & Behavioral Sciences , two programs in the College of Arts & Sciences .
After defending his doctoral thesis in 1991 , Father Holmes was hired at the rank of assistant professor by the Department of Religious Studies .
Father Holmes was the first Father Holmes of both Liberal Studies and Social & Behavioral Sciences , two programs in the College of Arts & Sciences .
After defending his doctoral thesis in 1991 , Father Holmes was hired at the rank of assistant professor by the Department of Religious Studies .