John Francis Burke, PhD, is an author and scholar in political science and religious studies. He is presently a professor at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas and has served at various Texas universities since 1985. The growing intersection of diverse cultures in Texas informshis intellectual articulation of religion and politics, social justice concerns, and intercultural dynamics. Not one just to "talk the talk," he has extensive experience dealing with social justice and intercultural issues at the parish level, especially in terms of music ministry. In particular, he has a facility for cultivating multicultural/multilingual church choirs.
