Lisa Jo Rudy Theology Expert Education M.Div., Harvard University B.A., Literature, History, and Philosophy, Wesleyan University Introduction M.Div., Harvard Divinity School 30+ years of experience as a writer/researcher for museums, universities, educational publishers, and more Experience Lisa Jo Rudy is a professional writer with over thirty years of experience creating articles, educational materials, exhibit labels, courses, scripts, and blogs for museums, universities, educational publishers, and non-profit institutions.During her time at Harvard Divinity School, Lisa served as a ministry intern at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Nashua, New Hampshire, completed a Clinical Pastoral Education program, and worked with the Cambridge Forum, a project of Harvard University and the First Parish Church in Cambridge, MA. Lisa is the author of over a dozen books, including a guide for parents of children with autism. She is also the Verywell Autism Expert. Education Lisa holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where she combined studies in philosophy, literature, and history. She graduated from Harvard Divinity School with a three-year Masters in Divinity. At Harvard, she focused her studies on theology and world religions. Learn Religions and Dotdash Meredith Learn Religions, a Dotdash Meredith brand, aims to help you explore the practices of your own faith, understand your neighbor’s beliefs, and familiarize yourself with the world’s major religions. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Lisa Jo Rudy What Is a Relic? Definition, Origins, and Examples What Is Necromancy? Definition, Origins, and Examples Origins and Uses of the Crystal Ball Where Is the Holy Grail? The Quest for the Holy Grail The History and Meaning of the Holy Grail The Hanukkah Story Hanukkah Blessings and Prayers Hanukkah Greetings: How to Wish Someone a Happy Hanukkah Christian Mysticism Through History What Is Kabbalah? Definition and History Why Is Genealogy Important to Mormons? Biography of Hillel the Elder, Jewish Scholar and Sage What Is Mysticism? Definition and Examples Biography of Joan of Arc, Visionary, Saint, and Military Leader What Is Candomblé? Beliefs and History Biography of Ann Lee, Founder of the Shakers The Shakers: Origins, Beliefs, Influence What Is Atman in Hinduism? Helena Blavatsky, Occultist and Founder of Theosophy What Is Theosophy? Definition, Origins, and Beliefs