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Crow University Distinguished Faculty

Crow University’s exceptional faculty members offer instruction and advising that is dynamic, meaningful, and individualized — blending academic imagination with real-world experience.

The core faculty at Crow University provide guidance in Crowology, Shenanigans Studies, and related disciplines. Many balance their work here with consulting, publishing, community projects, or other creative ventures.

The professors listed below represent the core tenured faculty. Crow University also maintains a broader network of adjuncts, visiting scholars, and honorary faculty not shown on this page.

Core Faculty (Tenured)

The Rev. Dr. D. Crow, PhD-C, Ph.D., D.D.

Chancellor of Crow University

Founder and Overseer of Academic Imagination & Novelty Scholarship at Crow University.

Crow University Degrees

  • Doctor of Crowology (PhD-C), 2025
  • Doctor of Divinely Downloaded Doctrine (D.D.), 2025

Internet-Acquired Degrees & Titles

  • Ordained Minister, Universal Life Church Headquarters — 1997
  • Doctor of Divinity (D.D.), Universal Life Church Headquarters — 1997
  • Ordained Minister, Universal Ministries — 2004
  • Ph.D., Doctor of Prunology, Royal Prune University — 1997

Known for turning internet credentials into performance art, blending youth ministry history, satire, and paperwork into a single coherent transcript.

Prof. Elena Marisol Rivera, B.C., M.C.

Professor of Community Crowology & Social Shenanigans

Focused on how humor, symbols, and unofficial titles move through families, churches, and neighborhoods across Latin America and the United States.

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Crowology (B.C.), Crow University
  • Master of Advanced Crowology (M.C.), Crow University

Areas of Interest

  • Crowology in Spanish-speaking communities
  • Intergenerational storytelling and “inside joke” traditions
  • Ethics of novelty credentials in everyday life

Prof. Li Wen Zhang, B.A.S., M.Th.I.

Professor of Symbolic Systems & Improvised Theology

Explores how titles, seals, and certificates function as symbols in online cultures from East Asia to North America, with a special focus on improvised doctrine.

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Applied Shenanigans (B.A.S.), Crow University
  • Master of Theological Improvisation (M.Th.I.), Crow University

Areas of Interest

  • Digital rituals and online “ordination” moments
  • Cross-cultural humor in religious and academic language
  • Minimal-effort, maximum-drama paperwork design

Prof. Calvin J. Brooks, B.I.T., D.I.O.

Professor of Internet Theology & Public Opinion

Specializes in the intersection of theology, comment sections, and late-night opinion posts — with an emphasis on how people argue, reconcile, and repeat.

Academic Background

  • Bachelor of Internet Theology (B.I.T.), Crow University
  • Doctor of Internet Opinions (D.I.O.), Crow University

Areas of Interest

  • Online debate formats and “drive-by” doctrinal statements
  • Ethics of posting under multiple titles
  • Practical strategies for surviving group chats

Prof. Ama K. Mensah, M.O.M., PhD-C

Professor of Global Crowology & Outrage Management

Brings an international perspective to Crowology, blending African, European, and North American experiences in community conflict, humor, and reconciliation.

Academic Background

  • Master of Outrage Management (M.O.M.), Crow University
  • Doctor of Crowology (PhD-C), Crow University

Areas of Interest

  • How communities resolve conflict with humor and ceremony
  • Global views on unofficial titles and local “experts”
  • Non-destructive uses of outrage, online and offline

Interested in Joining the Faculty?

Crow University occasionally adds new honorary and adjunct professors. If you would like to be considered for inclusion as faculty, visit the Contact page and submit the name and title you would like listed, along with a short description of your “field.”

Crow Seminary is housed on the Crow University campus and serves as our ceremonial seminary.

Ordinations, absolution, titles, and the Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) are offered through Crow Seminary.

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Novelty Certificate Disclaimer

These highly coveted certificates — and any degree titles — are for entertainment only. They are not intended for, nor may they be used in, any scheme, scam, shenanigan, hoodwink, bamboozle, or act of dishonesty. Use them entirely at your own risk. Nothing here is implied, unimplied, promised, guaranteed, warranted, certified, notarized, blessed, sanctified, or even mildly suggested. Crow University accepts no responsibility for any trouble, confusion, global destabilization, identity crises, or awkward family gatherings resulting from misuse.

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