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Early Church History Expert at Union Theological Seminary Available to Reveal the Real Santa Claus

Contact: Joann Anand, Union Theological Seminary, 212-280-1510, 212-731-9883 (after hours), newsbureau@uts.coumbia.edu

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 /Standard Newswire/ -- John A. McGuckin, an early church history expert who is often called on by the media to discuss the historical roots of contemporary religious issues, is available to speak about the background of St. Nicholas and how he has evolved from an icon of social justice to the patron saint of extravagance.

Dr. McGuckin is The Ane Marie and Bent Emil Nielsen Professor of Late Antique and Byzantine Christian History at Union Theological Seminary and also a professor of Byzantine Christian Studies in the Columbia University Religion Department.

Bio: http://www.utsnyc.edu/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=300&srcid=297

Union Theological Seminary, founded in 1836, is an independent, ecumenical graduate school of theology with the mission to educate men and women for ministries in the Christian faith, service in contemporary society, and study of the great issues of our time. The Seminary believes that the city remains a critical training ground for facing such issues. The Seminary is located in Morningside Heights and has ties with Columbia University and other educational institutions in New York City.