Daniel Gardner

Background

About Daniel Gardner

Brother Daniel has served Manhattan College in both academic and administrative capacities including as President, Academic Advisor, Assistant Director of Admissions, Director of Transfer Admissions, and Executive Director of Campus Ministry and Social Action. He currently serves as a Visiting Instructor of Religious Studies and as a Spiritual Director. Brother Daniel came to the College as an Assistant Director of Admissions, having spent the previous decade as a school principal, first at Resurrection School in New York City and later at St. Raymond High School for Boys in the Bronx. Earlier in his career, he taught English and Religious Studies at the Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, New Jersey, before becoming Associate Principal of the school. Brother Daniel earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature magna cum laude from La Salle University. He went on to earn a Master of Arts in Theology and Pastoral Studies, also from La Salle University. He is currently a Doctor of Ministry candidate at The Catholic University of America. Brother Daniel has also received an Advanced Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Fordham University, and a professional diploma in administration from Manhattan College. He holds membership in a number of professional organizations, including the American Academy of Religion, the College Theology Society, the National Association of Fellowship Advisors, and Spiritual Directors International. Brother Daniel’s commitment to the wider community is evident through his service and leadership at several educational institutions. He has served on the Board of Trustees of St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute in Buffalo, New York, Aquinas High School in the Bronx, NY, SRCOC Community Center in the Bronx, NY, and Saint Gabriel’s School in East Elmhurst, Queens, among others. He currently serves on the Boards of Trustees at La Salle University in Philadelphia and the Nativity Miguel Middle School in Buffalo. He is a regular volunteer at Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen and NY Cares. Courses Taught- MSOL 625: Ethics and Spirituality in the Workplace PSRL 217: Religions in the Workplace PSRL 274: Religion & Social Justice RELS 110: The Nature and Experience of Religion RELS 210: Jesus RELS 373: Death as a Fact of Life SCI 105: Introduction to Pre-Health Studies