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In the News: Kim Vrudny on New Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor at St. Thomas
In the NewsKim Vrudny, associate dean and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about why the new holocaust and genocide studies minor at the University of St. Thomas was created. From the interview: “One of the reasons we created the minor is because we’re…
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Pope Francis Names St. Thomas Alum Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Professional NotesFather Kevin Thomas Kenney, a St. Thomas alumnus who is adjunct faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences Theology Department at the University of St. Thomas, has been tapped by Pope Francis to become an auxiliary bishop with the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Kenney earned degrees in business administration and Spanish from… -
In the News: Benjamin Heidgerken on ‘Inside Out 2’ and Catholic Understanding of the Human Person
In the NewsBenjamin Heidgerken, adjunct professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an article about the movie “Inside Out 2,” and its connections to Catholic understanding of the human person. From the article: The film’s most prominent reverberations with the Judeo-Christian tradition arise from the fact that our… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Writes for Minnesota Multifaith Network
Professional NotesDr. Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, recently wrote a blog post for Minnesota Multifaith Network. In the article, “Multifaith Leadership and Engagement in a Fractured World Workshop a Remarkable Success,” Gustafson provided a recap… -
In the News: Sister Mary Micaela Hoffmann on the Journey to Her Vocation
In the NewsSister Mary Micaela Hoffmann, theology instructor at The Saint Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, recently shared her insights with The Catholic Spirit on discovering her vocation and discernment within the Church. From the story: “My story starts with my family who were Catholic, and my grandparents, my mom’s parents, with whom we… -
In the News: David Landry on Why Red and Green Are the Colors of Christmas
In the NewsDavid Landry, professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CBS News Miami about theories as to why red and green are commonly known as Christmas colors. From the story: “We have a lot of different accounts of how it came to be,” he said. “Like… -
CAS Faculty Shed Light on History of Israel and Palestine
Arts & HumanitiesWith Israel and Palestine continuing to dominate world news, more than 200 St. Thomas students, staff and faculty recently attended an educational forum to learn more from College of Arts and Sciences experts about what one of them called “one of the most divisive” issues of our time. Held Nov. 30, “Praying Over Jerusalem: Reflections… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Named AIIS Board President
Professional NotesHans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, has been named president of the Association for Interreligious/Interfaith Studies (AIIS) board of directors. AIIS is a network of scholars, practitioners and activists who are committed to advancing the… -
Series on Indigenous Relations Grapples With the History of University Land
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDuring the academic year 2023-24, the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas is sponsoring a series of four on-campus events and two off-campus visits to sacred sites to learn more about Indigenous communities in Minnesota and the history of relations between especially the Dakota people and the Catholic Church. The… -
Interreligious Studies Center Director Publishes Book
Professional NotesDr. Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies at the University of St. Thomas and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theology, recently published the book Everyday Wisdom: Interreligious Studies in a Pluralistic World. Publisher’s summary: Over the last decade, interreligious and interfaith studies have flourished in religion and theology…