‘Being Ok with Being a Burden’ examines the theological, legal and moral perspectives on physician-assisted suicide. Listen to the conversation with Professor of Law and Theology M. Cathleen Kaveny on AMDG A Jesuit podcast. www.jesuits.org/stories/bein...
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Cathleen Kaveny examines physician-assisted suicide from legal, theological and social perspectives.
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Systematic Theology alum Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Hunt (née Livick-Moses) has an article in the latest issue of America Magazine: 'A.I., Dostoevsky and the very human fear of freedom'. Read it here: www.americamagazine.org/faith-and-re...
A.I., Dostoevsky and the very human fear of freedom
The danger is not that A.I. will ever “replace” human intelligence but that we will welcome its rule.
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Congratulations to our colleague Dr. Catherine Cornille on her new publication: 'In Between Religions: On Religious Hybridity and Belonging' (Wiley, 2026) in which she surveys arguments for and against multiple religious belonging while offering a systematic typology of religious hybridity.
In the latest issue of America magazine, History of Christianity Professor Boyd Taylor Coolman writes ’The medieval understanding of intelligence is exactly what we need in the age of A.I.', proposing that intellectual virtue, ‘the life of the mind’, yields a joy integral to human flourishing.
Congratulations to co-editor Dr. Natana J. DeLong-Bas on the publication of The Oxford Handbook of Islamic Reform. The handbook offers a nuanced analysis of the conceptual underpinnings of Islamic reform movements and reformist thought across different regions and times. @oxunipress.bsky.social
Kudos to professor emerita Dr. M. Shawn Copeland, who was awarded the 2026 Arrupe Award at the University of Scranton. At the ceremony she presented a lecture titled: "Healing and Creating in History: The Redemptive Praxis of Christian Community”.
A HUGE honor for theological ethics alum Léocadie Lushombo- she was one of only six guests who joined the Pope on Monday for one of the most highly anticipated teachings in decades. Part of what likely drew Pope Leo to call upon Lushombo, her peers say, is the vast scope and depth of her writings.
Congratulations to Dr. Michael C. Magree S.J. - his book: “The Interpretation of Kenosis from Origen to Cyril of Alexandria: Dimensions of Self-Emptying in the Reception of Philippians 2:7” was awarded the “Best First Book Prize by the North American Patristics Society. @oxunipress.bsky.social
An upcoming webinar on June 4th, 5 - 6:15PM (British time) brings together four theologians, including alums Meghan J. Clark and Nicholas Hayes-Mota, to reflect on the themes of Pope Leo’s encyclical, Magnifica humanitas. Registration is free but essential. Visit www.cbcew.org.uk/webinar-magn...
Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice Webinar: Magnifica humanitas - Catholic Bishops' Conference
4 June5pm – 6:15pmVia Zoom – Register here Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Maginfica humanitas, exploring how we preserve the human person in an age of articial intelligence, will be released on Mond...
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Congratulations to Ben Malian who joins our doctoral program in systematic theology this fall - on May 16, he graduated with highest distinction from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, with a Master of Theological Studies. Keep up the good work!
An alum of our history of Christianity area, Dr. Andrew Belfield, now assistant professor of Theology and Franciscan Studies at St. Bonaventure University, was honored with the 2026 Junior Faculty Award of Excellence, in recognition of his outstanding teaching, scholarship and service.
Next week, Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical letter "Magnifica humanitas," on safeguarding the human person in the time of AI, will be released. One of the speakers is alumna Leocadie Lushombo, I.T., professor of political theology & Catholic social thought at Santa Clara’s Jesuit School of Theology.
In "Catholic social teaching says all work is good for us - paid or unpaid", theological ethics alum @thekateward.bsky.social writes that C.S.T.’s inclusive definition of work shows that any creative human activity by which we change the world and ourselves can be considered work. America Magazine
#AAR Annual Meeting Travel Grants award $500 and complimentary registration to members who demonstrate financial need and a desire to participate in the November Annual Meeting. Apply by May 11, 6 PM ET: aarweb.org/award/annual...
I am thrilled to announce my new book, "Resisting Anti-Judaism: Practices of Christian Solidarity" is available for pre-order. It comes out in early November, but pre-orders will ship in October. This book is a practical guide for confronting anti-Judaism. www.fortresspress.com/store/produc...
Resisting Anti-Judaism: Practices of Christian Solidarity
Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski argues that even as antisemitism is rising in the US and worldwide, Christian practice retains strains of anti-Judaism. In Resisting Anti-Judaism, Joslyn-Siemiatkoski presen...
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Did you know we offer open access publishing? See here for details: scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/academics/op...
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Registration is now open for the #AAR Annual Meeting (November 21-24, 2026, Denver, CO), hosted in conjunction with SBL! Make sure your membership is up to date in order to receive the lowest rates! aarweb.org/event/novemb...
On April 24, PhD candidates Barrie Bliss, Justin Conway, Michael Dinsmore, Madeline Jarrett & Emily Turner were all honored with CTE or Donald White Teaching Excellence awards at the Ctr for Teaching Excellence's ceremony, in recognition of their distinction as Teaching Fellows & Teaching Assistants
We're very excited to share that Dr. Judith Wolfe will be joining the Theology Department as Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology in Fall '27! Her outstanding scholarship and commitment to education as formation will greatly benefit our students, and further strengthen our department.
More than 150 healthcare providers and administrators, technology experts, theologians, and church leaders attended a conference at Boston College that explored the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in Catholic healthcare settings. https://on.bc.edu/AIHealthConf
Boston College placed fifth worldwide in theology, divinity & religious studies in the 2026 QS World University Ranking, reflecting joint contributions of @bctheology.bsky.social and the Clough School. https://on.bc.edu/QSRank2026
In 1990—in anticipation of the 20th anniversary of the first Earth Day—theologians Michael and Kenneth R. Himes called for a more urgent religious response to the ecological crisis. On this 56th Earth Day, we're delighted to re-share this powerful essay:
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In the current issue of America Magazine, M. Cathleen Kaveny speculates about Leo’s vision for his papacy, as well as his task to continue to embed the teachings of the Second Vatican Council in the institutions of the church, in 'Pope Leo at year one: The progress of an American pope'.
Alumnus Dr. Nicholas Hayes-Mota, assistant professor of theological ethics at Santa Clara University, analyses pope Leo XIV’s response to the antagonism directed towards him by the Trump administration in 'A Mild-Mannered Pope Finds His Voice' (NYT April 20, 2026)
Congratulations to SCE member Stephanie Edwards on the publication of "Witnessing the Wounds" with @orbisbooks.bsky.social! orbisbooks.com/products/wit...
Coming up tomorrow, a panel discussion: “For Such a Time as This: Why PULSE Matters”. PULSE is BC’s signature service-learning experience, combining coursework in philosophy & theology with community service. Since 1970, 20,000 students have given their time and their hearts to the program.
Coming up on May 4th: BC's @boisicenter.bsky.social is hosting a celebration of the work of its director, Mark Massa, S.J., who is stepping down from his role at the end of this semester, as well as the accomplishments of the Religion & Public Life Minors Class of 2026. Free and open to the public!
Congratulations to Sophomore Scholar award recipients (and theology majors), students Mackenzie Bellows, Max Jellinek-Knight and Nilgun Colak. Last night they were honored at the Dean’s banquet, recognized for their academic excellence and for their future promise. Keep up the great work!
Read alum Dr. Lindsay Marcellus's review of Ignacio Arana Araya’s timely 'Presidential Personalities and Constitutional Power Grabs in Latin America, 1945-2021', identifying individual character traits which contribute to the erosion of democracy. www.cmu.edu/cmist/news-a... @oxunipress.bsky.social
