Christopher Fuller

Dr. Christopher Fuller joined Saint Joseph’s College in August 2019 as Vice President & Chief Sponsorship and Mission Integration Officer. Most recently, Dr. Fuller served for six years at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, as Dean of Mission Integration and Effectiveness.

Dr. Fuller brings twenty-five years of experience in Catholic higher education to his role at Saint Joseph’s College. Before his appointment as Dean of Mission Integration and Effectiveness at Carroll College, he was an associate professor of theology and Director of the Hunthausen Center for Peace and Justice there. He also served as a campus minister for ten years at Saint Mary’s College of California. During his career, Dr. Fuller has published scholarship and presented papers in biblical studies, film studies, and mission integration.

In his role at Saint Joseph’s, Dr. Fuller is responsible for promoting and integrating the mission and vision of the College, its Catholic identity, and Mercy heritage. He also assists in promoting positive relationships and collaborations between the college and religious, civic, and church communities.

Dr. Fuller is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Catholic Biblical Association. He earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at UCLA, and his master’s degree in biblical studies and doctorate in interdisciplinary studies at the Graduate Theological Union.

Chris and his wife, Martha, reside in Portland, Maine and have raised identical twin sons together.