todd a. salzman, ph.d.

TODD A. SALZMAN, PH.D.

PERSONAL DATA

Date/Place of Birth: 18 February 1964, Wausau, Wisconsin

Permanent Address: 5022 N. 78th St.

Omaha, NE 68134

Tel.: (402) 391-3717

Employment Address: Creighton University

Department of Theology

2500 California Plaza

Omaha, NE 68178

Tel.: (402) 280-5756

E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION

1991-1994 Ph.D. in Religious Studies

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

Specialization: Catholic Ethical Method/Ethical Theory

Dissertation Title: Deontology and Teleology: An Historical Investigation of the

Roman Catholic Normative Debate

Graduated: Summa Cum Laude with the Congratulations of the Board of

Examiners (this honor had not been granted in over 10 years in Christian

Ethics)

1990-1991 Doctoral Candidacy in Religious Studies


Specialization: Christian Ethics, Dogma, Exegesis and Church History

Thesis: Ethical Method: The Deontology/Teleology Debate

Graduated: Cum Laude

1989-1990 S.T.B./M.A. Theology


Specialization: Dogma, Biblical Languages: Greek and Hebrew

Masters Thesis Title: John Henry Newman: His Conversion and Essay on the

Development of Christian Doctrine


1988-1989 B.A. Theology



1982-1986 B.A. Religious Studies and Theology/Philosophy

University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.

Specialization: Liberation Theology/Epistemology

CURRICULUM VITAE: TODD SALZMAN 2

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1997-2020 Assistant Professor (1997-2002); Associate Professor (2002-2008); Full

Professor (2008-2020), Theology, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, USA.

1995-1997 Visiting Assistant Professor, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA.

2020-2021 Interim Chair Department of Theology

2017 Acting Chair, Department of Theology (fall semester)

2015-Present Holder of the Amelia and Emil G. Graff Chair in Catholic Theological Studies

2008-Present Full Professor

Creighton University, Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities include: (see Assistant Professor below)

2005-Present Faculty Associate, Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Creighton University

2005-2013 Chair: Clinical Ethics Education Sub-Committee of the Hospital Ethics

Committee

2004-Present Hospital Ethics Committee

2006-2011 Chair, Department of Theology

2002-2008 Associate Professor


Responsibilities include: (see Assistant Professor below)

2000-2006 Associate Chair, Department of Theology


Responsibilities include:

– Scheduling courses for fall, spring and summer sessions

– Mentoring and evaluating part-time faculty

– Coordinating theology major program, including delegating advisors (in

consultation with chair)

– Coordinating departmental assessment of theology program

– Assisting the chair at departmental meetings and the annual departmental

retreat

– Serving as acting chair when the chair is away or on leave

2001 Acting Chair, Department of Theology



– Administrating the Theology Department

– Coordinating the hiring of faculty members


– Representing the Theology Department at University Executive Council

meetings

– Coordinating and leading faculty department meetings

– Performing associate chair responsibilities (see above)

1997-2002 Assistant Professor



– Presenting the following undergraduate courses: Sexual Ethics,

Theological Foundations for Ethical Understanding; Religious Inquiry:

Christianity in its Context; Healthcare Ethics; Senior Seminar: Christian

Sexual and Gender Ethics; and a Senior Perspective Interdisciplinary

Course, Biomedical Ethics: Philosophical and Theological Approaches

– Presenting a graduate course entitled: The Christian Moral Life

– Administering exams and evaluating student performance

– Participating in faculty meetings and various College and University

Councils

– (Student evaluations available upon request)

1995-1997 Visiting Assistant Professor

University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.


– Presenting the following undergraduate courses: Fundamental Christian

Ethics; Sexual and Conjugal Morality, and Christianity and Its Practice.

– Administering exams and evaluating student performance

– (Student evaluations available upon request)

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS

12. Exploring Human Dignity: Foundations and Applications in Contemporary

Transformation Processes. Eds. Todd A. Salzman, Nenad Polger, Sigrid

Mueller, and Katharina Mairinger. Interdisciplinary Journal for Religion and

Transformation in Contemporary Society 6/1 (2020): Brill Press.

11. Pope Francis and the Transformation of Catholic Health Care Ethics. Co-

Author: Michael G. Lawler. Accepted for publication by Georgetown University

Press.

10. Introduction to Theological Ethics: Foundations and Applications. Maryknoll,

NY: Orbis, 2019. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

9. Virtue and Theological Ethics: Toward a Renewed Ethical Method. New York:

Orbis, 2018. (Awarded the 2019 Catholic Press Association First Place Award

for Faithful Citizenship/Religious Freedom). Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.


8. Catholic Theological Ethics: Ancient Questions and Contemporary Responses.

Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2016. Pp. xv + 257. ISBN 978-0-

7618-6687-9 (paperback) 978-0-7618-6688-6 (electronic). Co-Author: Michael

G. Lawler.

7. The Church in the Modern World: Gaudium et spes Then and Now. Collegeville,

MN.: Liturgical Press, 2014. Pp. vii + 205 (includes an index). ISBN 978-0-

8146-8270-8 (paperback); 978-0-8146-8295-1 (ebook). Co-Authors: Michael G.

Lawler and Eileen Burke-Sullivan. Catholic Press Association’s 2015 Book

Award: Second Place in the “50th Anniversary of Vatican II” category.

6. Todd A. Salzman. Sexual Ethics: A Theological Introduction. Washington, DC:

Georgetown University Press, 2012. Pp. xxix + 250 (includes index). ISBN

978-1-58901-913-3 (paperback). Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler. This book has

been published as an audio book (University Press Audiobooks, 2017):

https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Sexual-Ethics-

Audiobook/B071CQ8BH6/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1506973003&sr=1

-1.

5. Todd A. Salzman. The Sexual Person: Toward a Renewed Catholic

Anthropology, Moral Traditions Series. Washington, DC: Georgetown

University Press, 2008. Pp. xvii + 334 (includes bibliographical references and

an index). ISBN 978-1-58901-207-3 (paperback); 978-1-58901-208-0

(hardback). Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler. This book received the 2009

Catholic Press Award: First Place in Theology; and was nominated for the 2010

and 2012 Grawmeyer Award in Religion. It has been translated into Portuguese

in 2012: A pessoa sexual: por uma antropologia católica renovada.

4. Todd A. Salzman. Marriage in the Catholic Tradition: Scripture, Tradition, and

Experience. New York: Crossroad, 2004. Pp. xii + 307 (includes a glossary and

index). ISBN 0-8245-2272-9 (paperback). Co-edited with Thomas M. Kelly and

John J. O’Keefe.

3. Todd A. Salzman. What are They Saying about Roman Catholic Ethical

Method? Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2003. Pp. vi + 179 (includes an index).

ISBN 0-8091-4159-0 (paperback).

2. Todd A. Salzman (ed.). Method and Catholic Moral Theology: The Ongoing

Reconstruction. Omaha, NE: Creighton University Press, 1999. Pp. xvi + 279.

ISBN 1-881871-30-4 (cloth); 1-881871-31-2 (paperback).

1. Todd A. Salzman. Deontology and Teleology: An Investigation of the Normative

Debate in Roman Catholic Moral Theology, Bibliotheca Ephemeridum

Theologicarum Lovaniensium Series. Leuven, Belgium: Peeters Press, 1995. Pp.

xvii + 555 (includes an index). ISBN 90-6186-709-6.

PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES FOR SCHOLARLY JOURNALS

https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Sexual-Ethics-Audiobook/B071CQ8BH6/ref=a_search_c4_1_1_srTtl?qid=1506973003&sr=1-1




1. Can U.S. Bishops’ Support of Discrimination Against LGBT be Sustained?”

National Catholic Reporter (June 25, 2020). Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

Access online at: https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/can-us-bishops-

support-discrimination-against-lgbt-be-

sustained?fbclid=IwAR3bIUBH8JBVBHaPSgWb74bqZFz9zBMJk41C42CYZSkBlfj

QkLiPCSkWHZc.

2. “Synodality in a Communion-Church.” Asian Horizons 14/1 (March 2020): 107-

118. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

3. “Human Dignity and Homosexuality in Catholic Teaching: An Anthropological

Disconnect between Truth and Love?” Forthcoming: Interdisciplinary Journal for

Religion and Transformation in Contemporary Society. Co-Author Michael G.

Lawler.

4. “The Bicameral Brain and Theological Ethics.” Submitted to The Furrow. Co-

Author Michael G. Lawler.

5. “The Catholic Church and Homosexuality.” The Furrow 71/2 (February 2020):

94-101. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

6. “Neurotheology: The Bicameral Brain and Theological Ethics.” Journal of

Religious Ethics (2020) (accepted for publication). Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

7. “Sex, Gender, and Intersex: Anthropological, Medical, and Ethical Critiques and

Proposals.” Theology and Sexuality 25/3 (2019): 205-26. Co-Author Michael G.

Lawler. (Published online, February 5, 2020:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13558358.2020.1722563?scroll=top

&needAccess=true&journalCode=yths20.

8. “Pope Francis, Ecology. and Climate Change.” The Furrow 70/11 (November

2019): 579-87. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

9. “Amoris Laetitia a Turning Point: Cohabitation Revisited.” Irish Theological

Quarterly (June 2019):1-19. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

10. “Magisterium, Theologians, and the Need for Dialogue.” Horizons 46/1 (June 2019):

79-112. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

11. “Marriage and Cohabitation: Some Theological Correlations,” Marriage, Families

and Spirituality 25 (June 2019): 35-48. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

12. “Amoris Laetitia: aspectos antropológicos e metodológicos e suas implicações para a

teologia moral," in Cadernos Teologia Publica 136/15 (2018): access at:

https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/can-us-bishops-support-discrimination-against-lgbt-be-sustained?fbclid=IwAR3bIUBH8JBVBHaPSgWb74bqZFz9zBMJk41C42CYZSkBlfjQkLiPCSkWHZc




https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13558358.2020.1722563?scroll=top&needAccess=true&journalCode=yths20

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13558358.2020.1722563?scroll=top&needAccess=true&journalCode=yths20


http://www.ihu.unisinos.br/images/stories/cadernos/teopublica/136cadernosteologiapu

blica.pdf. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

13. “You Always Have the Poor with You.” The Furrow (2018): check pages. Co-Author

Michael G. Lawler.

14. “The End of the Affair? Humanae Vitae at 50.” National Catholic Reporter (January

16, 2018). Co-Author Michael G. Lawler. Online access at:

https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/end-affair-humanae-vitae-50.

15. “The Scandal May Be in not Holding Funerals for Gay Spouses, Theologians Say.”

National Catholic Reporter (January 16, 2018). Co-Author Michael G. Lawler. Online

access at: https://www.ncronline.org/news/justice/funeral-rites-gay-spouses-public-

scandal-eye-beholder.

16. “Use and Misuse of ‘Value-Based’ Costing of Anti-Cancer Drugs. A Catholic

Perspective.” (Submitted to Linacre Quarterly). Co-Author Joe Casey and Michael G.

Lawler.

17. “Solidarity and Catholic Social Thought: Confronting the ‘Globalization of

Indifference.’” Journal of Religion and Society (forthcoming): 129-49. Access at:

https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10504/116861/2018-9.pdf.

18. “Making a Catholic Ethical Judgment: An Explanation.” (Submitted for publication to

The Furrow). Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler.

19. “Amoris Laetitia: Towards a Methodological and Anthropological Integration of

Catholic Social and Sexual Ethics.” Theological Studies 79/3 (2018): 634-52. Co-

Author Michael G. Lawler.

20. “Reducing the Risk of Gynecologic Cancer in Hereditary Breast Ovarian Cancer

Syndrome Mutation Carriers—Moral Dilemmas and the Principle of Double Effect.”

The Linacre Quarterly 85/3 (2018): 225-240. Co-Author Joe Casey.

21. “Critics of Pope Francis and Amoris Laetitia,” New Theology Review. (March 2018).

Co-Author Michael G. Lawler. Access at:

http://newtheologyreview.org/index.php/ntr/article/view/1381.

22. “Pope Francis and His Predecessors: A Remarkable and Unremarked Continuity.” The

Furrow 68/11 (November 2017): 579-89. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

23. “Gaudium et Spes and Dignitatis Humanae on Conscience: A Forgotten Concept of

Vatican II?” Louvain Studies 40/2 (2017): 153-69. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

24. “Amoris Laetitia: Has Anything Changed?” Asian Journal of Theology 11/1 (2017):

Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler.

http://www.ihu.unisinos.br/images/stories/cadernos/teopublica/136cadernosteologiapublica.pdf





25. “Catholic Doctrine on Divorce and Remarriage: A Practical Theological

Examination.” Theological Studies 78/2 (2017): 326-47. Co-Author, Michael G.

Lawler.

26. “Natural Law and Perspectivism: A Case for Plural Definitions of Objective

Morality.” Irish Theological Quarterly 82/1 (2017): 3-18 (access online at:

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0021140016674275). Co-author: Michael

G. Lawler.

27. “Religious Liberty and Gender and Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination Legislation:

A Critical Analysis of the Catholic Perspective.” Journal of Religion and Society

Supplement 14 (2017): 105-132. Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler. Access at:

https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10504/109263/2017-12.pdf.

28. “Theology, Science, and Sexual Anthropology: A Methodological Investigation.”

Journal of Religion and Society (2017). Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

29. “Amoris Laetitia and Catholic Morals.” The Furrow 67/12 (December 2016): 666-75.

Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler.

30. “Marriage and the Trinity: Making Theological Connections.” America, November 28,

2016. Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler, access at:

http://www.americamagazine.org/issue/marriage-and-trinity.

31. “In Amoris Laetitia, Francis’ Model of Conscience Empowers Catholics.” National

Catholic Reporter, September 7, 2016. Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler, access at:

https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/amoris-laetitia-francis-model-conscience-

empowers-catholics.

32. “Nondiscrimination Laws Merit Church Support.” National Catholic Reporter 52/14

(April 22-May 5, 2016): 1, 18-19 (online:

http://ncronline.org/news/politics/nondiscrimination-laws-merit-church-support). Co-

Author, Michael G. Lawler.

33. “Sinalização do início de abertura na Igreja.” Instituto Humanitas Unisinos (April 18,

2016): 27-31 (online at:

http://www.ihuonline.unisinos.br/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6

397&secao=483. Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler.

34. “Conscience and Experience: Choosing the True and the Good.” Irish Theological

Quarterly 81/1 (2016): 34-54. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

35. “Faith, Sacrament, Contract, and Annulment.” Chicago Studies (2016) (Chicago

Studies committed to publish this article and then withdrew commitment). Co-author:

Michael G. Lawler.

https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10504/109263/2017-12.pdf

http://www.americamagazine.org/issue/marriage-and-trinity

https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/amoris-laetitia-francis-model-conscience-empowers-catholics

https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/amoris-laetitia-francis-model-conscience-empowers-catholics

http://ncronline.org/news/politics/nondiscrimination-laws-merit-church-support


36. “Vatican II and Sexual Ethics: Past, Present, Future.” Toronto Journal of Theology

32/2 (2016): 297-313. Invited Article. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler. Online at:

http://www.utpjournals.press/doi/abs/10.3138/tjt.4202g.

37. “Le prospettive plurali della coscienza A cinquant’anni dalla Gaudium et Spes.”

Munera: rivista europea di cultura 2 (2015): 17-27. Online at:

http://www.cittadellaeditrice.com/munera/tutti-gli-articoli/munera-22015-michael-g-

lawler-todd-a-salzman-le-prospettive-plurali-della-coscienza-a-cinquantanni-dalla-

gaudium-et-spes/. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

38. “Os dois anos de Papa Francisco em debate: Os ares de um Papa que oxigena a Igreja,”

in Instituto Humanitas Unisinos (May 25, 2015): 65-72 (access also at:

http://www.ihuonline.unisinos.br/impressa/pdf/revista.pdf). Co-author: Michael G.

Lawler.

39. “Pope Francis Brings Nuance to Notion of Complementarity.” National Catholic

Reporter (June 4, 2015) (access online: http://ncronline.org/news/theology/pope-

francis-brings-nuance-notion-complementarity). Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

40. “Following Faithfully: The Catholic Way to Choose the Good.” America 212/3

(February 2, 2015): 16-20. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

41. “Thinking about Sexuality from Lay and Official Church Perspectives:

Anthropological and Methodological Considerations. INTAMS 20 (2015): 205-16. Co-

author: Michael G. Lawler.

42. “Therapeutic, Prophylactic, Untoward and Contraceptive Effects of Combined Oral

Contraceptives. Catholic Teaching, Natural Law and the Principle of Double Effect

when Deciding to Prescribe and Use.” American Journal of Bioethics (December

2014). Co-author: Dr. Murray Casey.

43. “Catholic Theological Method for the 21st Century.” Theological Studies 74/4 (2013)

903-33. Co-author: Michael Lawler.

44. “Parallel Developments: Usury and Homosexual Behavior?” Modern Believing 54

(2013): 193-200. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

45. “And the Two Shall Become -- A Third.” The Furrow (2013) Co-author: Michael G.

Lawler.

46. “Separated Faithful: How Should the Church Handle Divorce and Remarriage.”

Accepted for publication in Commonweal (2013). Co-author: Michael Lawler.

(https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/separated-faithful).

47. “Virtue Ethics: Natural and Christian.” Theological Studies 74/2 (2013): 442-73. Co-

author: Michael Lawler.

http://www.cittadellaeditrice.com/munera/tutti-gli-articoli/munera-22015-michael-g-lawler-todd-a-salzman-le-prospettive-plurali-della-coscienza-a-cinquantanni-dalla-gaudium-et-spes/



http://www.ihuonline.unisinos.br/impressa/pdf/revista.pdf


48. “Ethical Dilemma of Mandated Contraception in Pharmaceutical Research at Catholic

Medical Institutions.” American Journal of Bioethics 12:7 (July 2012): 34-37. Co-

authors: Dr. Murray Casey, Dr. Richard O’Brien and Dr. Marc Rendell.

49. “Karl Rahner’s Theology of Dying and Death: Normative Implications for the

Permanent Vegetative State Patient.” Irish Theological Quarterly 77/2 (May, 2012):

141-64. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

50. “Moral Theology and the Will of God: Critical Discernment.” The Furrow 63/10

(October 2012): 484-90. Co-author: Michael Lawler.

51. “Virtue Ethics and Sexual Anthropology.” INTAMS Review 17/2 (Spring, 2011): 174-

86. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

52. “The Great Mystery of Sexuality: Catholic Reflections.” Theology and Sexuality 17/2

(2011): 161-80. Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

53. “To Teach or to Command: That is the Issue.” The Ecumenist. Summer, 2011. Co-

author: Michael G. Lawler.

54. “Beyond Catechesis: What is the Proper Role of Theology?” America (September 12,

2011). Co-author: Michael G. Lawler.

55. “Theology, Science, and Sexual Anthropology: An Investigation.” Louvain Studies 35

(Spring, 2011): 69-97. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

56. “Human Experience and Catholic Moral Theology.” Irish Theological Quarterly 76/1

(Spring, 2011): 35-56. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

57. “Soulmates: A Theological Approach.” Furrow (Summer, 2010): 425-432. Co-Author:

Michael G. Lawler

58. “A Dialogue with Barbara Hilkert Andolsen about Our Book The Sexual Person:

Toward a Renewed Catholic Anthropology.” Conversations (December 2009). Co-

Author: Michael G. Lawler.

59. “A Pastoral Letter of the United States Catholic Bishops: A Commentary.” INTAMS

(Winter, 2009). Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

60. “Charisms and Magisterial Teaching.” Patheos (June 22, 2009):

http://www.patheos.com/Explore/Additional-Resources/Charisms-and-Magisterial-

Teaching-06222009.html. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

61. “Karl Rahner and Human Nature: Implications for Ethics,” Irish Theological

Quarterly 74/4 (November 2009): 389-418. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

62. “Theologians and Magisterium: A Proposal for a Complementarity of Charisms

through Dialogue.” Horizons 36/1 (2009): 7-31. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

http://www.patheos.com/Explore/Additional-Resources/Charisms-and-Magisterial-Teaching-06222009.html

http://www.patheos.com/Explore/Additional-Resources/Charisms-and-Magisterial-Teaching-06222009.html


63. “Experience and Moral Theology: Reflections on Humanae Vitae Forty Years Later.”

INTAMS Review 14/2 (Autumn, 2008): 156-69. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

(Reprinted in Charles E. Curran and Lisa A. Fullam, eds., The Sensus Fidelium and

Moral Theology: Readings in Moral Theology, No. 18 [New York: Paulist Press,

2017], 257-79).

64. “Truly Human Sexual Acts: A Response to Patrick Lee and Robert George.”

Theological Studies 69/3 (September 2008): 663-80. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

65. “Homosexual Relationships and Homosexual Parenting: The Science.” The Furrow

59/5 (May 2008): 285-88. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

66. “Quaestio Disputata. Catholic Sexual Ethics: Complementarity and the Truly Human.”

Theological Studies 67/3 (September 2006): 625-52 (reprinted in Japanese in Shingaku

Digest 104 [2008]: 67-89). Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

67. “Friendship, Marriage, and Sacrament: Philia as a Model of Christian Love.” Chicago

Studies 45/2 (Summer 2006): 147-61.

68. “New Natural Law Theory and Foundational Sexual Ethical Principles: A Critique and

a Proposal.” Heythrop Journal 47/2 (April 2006): 182-205. Co-Author: Michael G.

Lawler.

69. “Signs of the Times: Ethical Method, Noninfallible Magisterial Teaching, and the

Formation of Conscience: Two Divergent Models.” New Theology Review 17/4

(November 2004): 76-79.

70. “Communion Ecclesiology: Friendship as a Model of Dialogue within the Church.”

Chicago Studies 41/3 (Fall/Winter 2002): 316-32.

71. “The Basic Goods Theory and Revisionism: A Methodological Comparison on the Use

of Tradition as a Source of Moral Knowledge.” Studia Moralia 40 (June 2002): 171-

204.


of Reason and Experience as Sources of Moral Knowledge.” Heythrop Journal 42

(October 2001): 423-50.


of Scripture as a Source of Moral Knowledge.” Louvain Studies 29 (July 2001): 117-

46.

74. “Catholic Social Teaching, the Common Good, and Health Care in the United States:

Seeking A Universal Model of Health Care Coverage.” Linacre Quarterly 67 (August

2000): 67-77.

75. “Friendship as Virtue.” Chicago Studies 37 (August 1998): 209-27.


76. “Rape Camps as a Means of Ethnic Cleansing: Religious, Cultural and Ethical

Responses to Rape Victims in the Former Yugoslavia.” Human Rights Quarterly 20

(May 1998): 348-78. (Reprinted in: Kathleen A. Tiemann, ed., Crossroads: Readings

in Social Problems [Boston: Allyn & Bacon: 2002]).

77. “Catholics & Colonialism: The Church’s Failure in Rwanda.” Commonweal 124 (May

23, 1997): 17-19. (Reprinted in: Christina Fisanick, [ed.], The Rwanda Genocide: At

Issue in History. At Issue in History Series. Chicago: Greenhaven Press, 2004; and

Rebecca T. Alpert, ed., Voices of the Religious Left: A Contemporary Sourcebook

[Temple University Press, 2000]).

78. “B. Schüller’s Hermeneutic of C.D. Broad’s Deontology and Teleology: A Critical

Analysis.” Studia Moralia 34 (March 1996): 63-96.

79. “Deontology/Teleology and the Definition of the Human Act in Catholic Tradition.”

Ethische Perspectieven 4 (April 1994): 9-10.

ARTICLES FOR ANTHOLOGIES/COLLECTIONS

1. “Sexual Orientation, Transgender, Public Policy and the Stance of the Catholic

Hierarchy: A Critical Analysis.” Ed. Tobias Winright. Forthcoming. Co-author:

Michael Lawler.

2. “Amoris Laetitia and Sexual Anthropology.” Amoris Laetitia, eds. Thomas Rausch, S.J.

and Roberto Dell Oro (Paulist Press: 2018). Co-author: Michael Lawler.

3. “Liberating Conscience: An End to Magisterial Authoritarianism.” Co-author: Michael

Lawler. Wake Up Lazarus, ed. Pierre Hegy, 2017:

http://wakeuplazarus.net/2017/issues.html#todd.

4. “Amoris Laetitia and the Development of Catholic Theological Ethics: A Reflection,”

in A Point of No Return? Amoris Laetitia on Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage, ed.

Thomas Knieps-Port le Roi (Münster, Germany: LIT Verlag, 2017) 30-44

(http://www.intams.org/productsadv/be-en/1/detail/item/12/). Co-author: Michael

Lawler.

5. “Response to Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia.” Creighton

Magazine (June 2016). Co-author: Michael Lawler.

6. “Conscience.” Sage Publications. 2016. Co-author: Michael Lawler.

7. “Sexuelle Orientierung und personale Komplementarität. Moraltheologische

Reflexionen über „wahrhaft menschliche“ Sexualität,” in “Wer bin ich, ihn zu

verurteilen?” Homosexualität und katholische Kirche. Stephan Goertz, ed. (Herder:

Freiburg, Switzerland, 2015), 237-77. Co-author: Michael Lawler.

http://www.intams.org/productsadv/be-en/1/detail/item/12/


8. “People Beginning Sexual Experience.” Oxford Handbook of Theology, Sexuality, and

Gender. Adrian Thatcher, ed. (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2015): 557-72. (Online

Access:

http://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199664153.001.0001/

oxfordhb-9780199664153-e-003). Co-author: Michael Lawler.

9. “Theologians and the Magisterium: Proposal for a Complementarity of Charisms.” Peter

De Mey, Pieter De Witte, and Gerard Mannion (eds.), Believing in Community:

Ecumenical Reflections on the Church (Leuven, Belgium: Peeters Press, 2013), pp. 181-

98. Co-author: Michael Lawler.

10. “The Normativity of History that Shapes Tradition: Human Experience, Sensus Fidei,

and Sociology.” In Colby Dickinson, ed., The Shaping of Tradition: Context and

Normativity (Leuven, Belgium: Peeters Press, 2013) 27-42. Co-author: Michael Lawler.

11. “Theology, Science, and Sexual Anthropology.” In F. Depoortere and J. Haers eds., To

Discern Creation in a Scattering World (Leuven, Belgium: Peeters Press, 2013) 297-

314. Co-author: Michael Lawler.

12. “Non-Infallible Magisterial Teaching and the Formation of Conscience: Religiosum

Obsequium and the Interrelationship between Morality and Spirituality.” In Eileen

Burke-Sullivan, ed., Spirituality and Theology (forthcoming).

13. “Reflections on a Consumer Ethic in the Wake of the Don Imus Scandal.” Creighton

University Magazine (accepted but not published, February, 2008).

14. “Deconstructing and Reconstructing Complementarity as a Foundational Sexual

Principle in Catholic Sexual Ethics: The (Im)Morality of Homosexual Acts.” In Julie

Clague, Bernard Hoose, and Gerard Mannion, eds., Moral Theology for the 21st

Century: Essays in Celebration of Kevin Kelly (London: Continnum; T&T Clark,

2008), pp. 120-32. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

15. “The Truly Human Sexual Act and Complementarity: Proposing a Reconstruction.” In

Linda Hogan, ed., Applied Ethics in a World Church: The Padua Conference

(Maryknoll, New York: Orbis Press, 2008), pp. 241-51. Co-Author: Michael G.

Lawler.

16. “Adultery.” In Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff, eds., An Introductory Dictionary

of Theology and Religious Studies (Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2007).

17. “Experience.” In Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff, eds., An Introductory

Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies (Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press,

2007).

18. “Family.” In Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff, eds., An Introductory Dictionary



19. “Gender.” In Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff, eds., An Introductory Dictionary


20. “Legalism.” In Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff, eds., An Introductory

Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies (Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press,

2007).

21. “Same-Sex Unions, Homosexual Acts, and Foundational Ethical Principles.” In Noël

Simard, ed., National Ethics Symposium Proceedings 2004 (Ottawa, Canada:

University of St. Paul, 2006), pp. 207-32. Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

22. “Experience and Natural Law: A Universal Method for Approaching Particular

Values.” In L. Boeve, H. Geybels, and S. Van den Bossche, eds., Encountering

Transcendence: Contributions to a Theology of Christian Religious Experience

(Leuven: Peeters Press, 2005), pp. 185-200.

23. “Friendship, Sacrament, and Marriage: The Distinction between Christian Marital

Friendship and Non-Christian Marital Friendship.” In Todd A. Salzman, Thomas M.

Kelly, and John J. O’Keefe, eds., Marriage in the Catholic Tradition: Scripture,

Tradition, and Experience (New York: Crossroad Publishers, 2004), pp. 115-24.

24. “Introduction.” In Todd A. Salzman, Thomas M. Kelly, and John J. O’Keefe, eds.,

Marriage in the Catholic Tradition: Scripture, Tradition, and Experience (New York:

Crossroad Publishers, 2004), pp. 1-9.

25. “Natural Law: Particular to Someone Everywhere.” In James Keating, ed., Christian

Living: Fundamental Issues and New Directions in Moral Theology (New

York/Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2004), pp. 252-75.

26. “Communion Ecclesiology: Friendship as a Model of Communication within the

Church.” In L. Boeve and J. Haers, eds., Theology and Conversation: Towards a

Relational Theology (Leuven: Peeters Press, 2003), pp. 531-546.

27. “Magisterium and Conscience: Models of Discourse.” In Michael G. Lawler and Gail

S. Risch, eds., Practical Theology: Perspectives from the Plains (Omaha, NE:

Creighton University Press, 2000), pp. 229-51.

28. “‘Rape Camps,’ Forced Impregnation, and Ethnic Cleansing: Religious, Cultural, and

Ethical Responses to Rape Victims in the Former Yugoslavia.” In Anne Llewellyn

Barstow, ed., War’s Dirty Secret: Rape, Prostitution, and Other Crimes Against

Women (Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press, 2000), pp. 63-92.

29. “The Human Act and Its Moral Evaluation in the Catechism of the Catholic Church: A

Critical Analysis.” In Michael E. Allsopp, ed., Ethics and the Catechism of the

Catholic Church (Scranton: University of Scranton Press, 1999), pp. 61-91.

30. “Introduction.” In Todd A. Salzman, ed., Method and Catholic Moral Theology: The

Ongoing Reconstruction (Omaha, NE: Creighton University Press, 1999), pp. ix-xvi.


31. “Specificity, Christian Ethics and Levels of Ethical Inquiry.” In Todd A. Salzman, ed.,

Method and Catholic Moral Theology: The Ongoing Reconstruction (Omaha, NE:

Creighton University Press, 1999), pp. 177-208.

BOOK REVIEWS

1. “Mark Massa, S.J. The Structure of Theological Revolutions: How the Fight Over

Birth Control Transformed American Catholicism.” Horizons (2019): check pages.

2. “Christine Firer Hinze and J. Patrick Hornbeck II, eds., More Than a Monologue:

Sexual Diversity and the Catholic Church, Vol. I and J. Patrick Hornbeck II and

Michael A. Norko, eds., More Than a Monologue: Sexual Diversity and the Catholic

Church, Vol. II.” Theological Studies 77/1 (March, 2016): 254-56.

3. “Charles C. Camosy. Beyond the Abortion Wars: A Way Forward for a New

Generation.” America 213/7 (September 21, 2015): 38-40.

4. “Aline H. Kalbian. Sex, Violence & Justice: Contraception and the Catholic Church.”

America 211/9 (October 6, 2014): 42-43.

5. “William Loader. The New Testament on Sexuality.” America (April 29, 2013): 32-33.

6. “Christopher Chenault Roberts. Creation and Covenant: The Significance of Sexual

Difference in the Moral Theology of Marriage. Theological Studies 69/2 (2008): 463-

65.

7. “James T. Bretzke. A Morally Complex World: Engaging Contemporary Moral

Theology. Theological Studies 66/2 (2005): 474-76.

8. “Patricia Beattie Jung, with Joseph Andrew Coray (eds.). Sexual Diversity and

Catholicism: Toward the Development of Moral Theology. Biblical Theology Bulletin

32/1 (Spring, 2002): 40.

9. “Mary Elizabeth Hobgood. Dismantling Privilege: An Ethics of Accountability.”

Horizons 28 (Spring, 2001): 151-52.

10. “Jean Améry. On Suicide: A Discourse on Voluntary Death. Shorter Notice.”

Theological Studies 61 (September 2000): 594-95.

11. “Raymond F. Collins. Sexual Ethics and the New Testament.” Journal of Religion and

Society 2 (2000) [http://www.creighton.edu/JRS] pars. 1-7.

12. “Noel Malcolm. Bosnia: A Short History. Book Review.” Journal of Religion and

Society 1 (1999) [http://www.creighton.edu/JRS] pars. 1-7.


13. “Branimir Anzulovic. Heavenly Serbia: From Myth to Genocide. Book Review.”

Journal of Religion and Society 1 (1999) [http://www.creighton.edu/JRS] pars. 1-8.

14. “John C. Avise. The Genetic Gods: Evolution and Belief in Human Affairs. Book

Review.” Journal of Religion and Society 1 (1999) [http://www.creighton.edu/JRS]

pars. 1-8.

15. “Roger H. Crook. An Introduction to Christian Ethics (Second Edition). Book Review.”

Louvain Studies 21 (1996): 98.

16. “Denise Lardner Carmody and John Tully Carmody. Christian Ethics: An Introduction

Through History & Current Issues. Book Review.” Louvain Studies 21 (1996): 96-97.

ON-LINE COURSE

2020 MAM 651: Created online course: Pastoral Ministry and the Ethical and Religious

Directives.

2019 THL 272: Created online version of Theological Ethics: Sexual and Gender Ethics.

2019 THL 270: Applying Moral Principles (Revised using our introductory textbook,

Introduction to Theological Ethics: Foundations and Applications).

2015 THL 270: Applying Moral Principles (THL 250 Revised)

2011 MAM 650: Moral Decision Making (http://blackboard.creighton.edu)

2002 THL 250: Theological Foundations for Ethical Understanding

(http://blackboard.creighton.edu/bin/frame.pl?item=my_inst&1041529860&)

MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS

1. “Midlands Voices: Moral Principles Can Guide Us Toward a Just Society.” Omaha

World Herald, June 13, 2020 (access at: https://www.omaha.com/opinion/midlands-

http://blackboard.creighton.edu/

http://blackboard.creighton.edu/bin/frame.pl?item=my_inst&1041529860&

https://www.omaha.com/opinion/midlands-voices-moral-principles-can-guide-us-toward-a-just-society/article_ac9507d3-8ec0-5513-bd8e-825821095e18.html


voices-moral-principles-can-guide-us-toward-a-just-society/article_ac9507d3-8ec0-

5513-bd8e-825821095e18.html). Co-Author: Michael G. Lawler.

2. “Catholic Sex-Ed Curriculum May Fall Short.” Midlands Voice, Omaha World Herald

(September 7, 2018): 5B. Co-Author Michael G. Lawler.

3. “Vatican II 50 Years Later: A Church that Respects Conscience.” Vatican II and the

Future Church (July 15, 2015: access at:

http://wakeuplazarus.net/v2/ESSAYS/salzman.html).

4. “Proposing a Renewed Catholic Understanding of the Sexual Person, Part II.”

Georgetown University Press Blog (August 3, 2012: access at:

http://georgetownup.wordpress.com/).

5. “Proposing a Renewed Catholic Understanding of the Sexual Person, Part I.”

Georgetown University Press Blog (August 2, 2012: access at:

http://georgetownup.wordpress.com/).

6. “On Pro-Life, Politics.” Public Pulse, Omaha World Herald, January 21, 2005, p. B8.

7. “Bush is Wrong Also.” Public Pulse, Omaha World Herald, March 23, 2003, p. B8.

PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWS

1. “Bishop Morlino, Others Charge ‘Homosexual Subculture’ for Clergy Abuse Crisis,”

https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/bishop-morlino-others-charge-

homosexual-subculture-clergy-abuse-crisis, August 21, 2018.

2. “Humanae Vitae at 50,” https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/ncr-conversation/ncr-

podcast-humanae-vitae-50, June 15, 2018.

3. “Pope Francis on Complementarity.” Futurechurch, (access at:

https://www.futurechurch.org/podcast/complementarity-in-papal-thought) April 5, 2017.

4. “Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care in the U.S.” Catholic Comments Podcasts,

Creighton University, January 25, 2017.

5. “Amoris Laetitia.” Catholic Comments Podcasts, Creighton University, April 13, 2016.

6. “What did Pope Francis mean when he said children should grow up with a father and

mother?” Vox.com interview (access at: http://www.vox.com/2014/12/2/7318273/pope-

francis-catholic-complementarity), December 2, 2014.

7. Interview for Brazilian Publication about the translated book

“A pessoa sexual: por uma antropologia católica renovada.” Jesuit University Unisinos.

Review IHU On-Line (July, 2013: access at: htpp://www.unisinos.br/ihuonline).



http://georgetownup.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/proposing-a-renewed-catholic-understanding-of-the-sexual-person/

http://georgetownup.wordpress.com/

http://georgetownup.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/proposing-a-renewed-catholic-understanding-of-the-sexual-person/

http://georgetownup.wordpress.com/

https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/bishop-morlino-others-charge-homosexual-subculture-clergy-abuse-crisis

https://www.ncronline.org/news/accountability/bishop-morlino-others-charge-homosexual-subculture-clergy-abuse-crisis

https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/ncr-conversation/ncr-podcast-humanae-vitae-50

https://www.ncronline.org/news/theology/ncr-conversation/ncr-podcast-humanae-vitae-50

https://www.futurechurch.org/podcast/complementarity-in-papal-thought

http://www.vox.com/2014/12/2/7318273/pope-francis-catholic-complementarity

http://www.vox.com/2014/12/2/7318273/pope-francis-catholic-complementarity


8. “The Election of Pope Francis: Comments from Theologians.” Greek Publication (access

at: http://www.tovima.gr/world/article/?aid=503529), March 18, 2013.

9. “New Evangelization to Be the Focus of U.S. Bishops’ Meeting with Theologians.”

National Catholic Register (access at: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/all-hands-on-

deck-new-evangelization-focus-of-meeting-between-u.s.-bishops/), March 17, 2013.

10. “Caritas in Veritate.” Catholic Comments Podcasts, Creighton University, December 5,

2011.

11. “Gay Marriage and the Church.” The Brian Lehrer Show, New York Public Radio, June

21, 2011.

12. “Caritas Deal Gets Support of Leading Theologians.” Boston Globe, March 11, 2009.

13. “Medical Ethics.” Catholic Comments Podcasts, Creighton University, September 17,

2007.

14. “Humanities that Humanize: Interview on What are they Saying about Catholic Ethical

Method?, Creighton University, 2005.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

1. “The Interrelationship between Science and Theology: Three Cases.” Catholic

Theological Union, Chicago, IL. (March 20, 2020).

2. “Human Dignity and Homosexuality in Catholic Teaching: An Anthropological

Disconnect between Truth and Love?” Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria (June

21, 2019).

3. “Catholic Teaching, Homosexuality and Law: Is Not “Unjust Discrimination”

Just?” Association of Teachers of Moral Theology, Leeds, England (May 6, 2019).

4. “Pope Francis, Amoris Laetitia, and the Reform of Catholic Sexual Ethics.”

Maynooth University, Maynooth Ireland (May 8, 2019).

5. “Amoris Laetitia and the Development of Catholic Sexual Teaching.” Facultad

Eclesiástica de Ciencias, Pontifical University, Quito, Ecuador (November 21,

2018).

6. “Reform and Amoris Laetitia: Reform of Catholic Sexual Teaching?” Kripke

Symposium, Creighton University, Omaha, NE (February 15, 2018).

7. “Radical Faith: Hope for an Inclusive Church.” Fortunate Families. Chicago

(October 27, 2018).

http://www.tovima.gr/world/article/?aid=503529


8. “Amoris Laetitia: anthropological and methodological aspects and their

implications for moral theology.” 18th International Symposium IHU - The

prophetic turn of Francis. São Leopoldo, Brazil (May 22, 2018).

9. “The Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia: Sexual Morals in Review.” 18th

International Symposium IHU - The prophetic turn of Francis. São Leopoldo,

Brazil (May 22, 2018).

10. “Educating for Democracy: A Case Study on the USSCB, Religious Freedom, and

ENDA Legislation.” Educating for Modern Democracy, Boston College, Boston, MA

(November 10, 2017). Co-Author, Michael G. Lawler.

11. “The Jesuit University: Proposing an Ethical Model for the Just Transformation of

Social Structures that Perpetuate Climate Change.” Justice Conference. Seattle

University, Seattle, WA. (August 10-13, 2017). In absentia: Co-Author, Richard Miller.

12. “Populorum Progressio, Amoris Laetitia and the Methodological Integration of Catholic

Social and Sexual Ethics.” Catholic Social Tradition Conference. University of Notre

Dame, South Bend, IN. (March 23-25, 2017).

13. “Solidarity and Catholic Social Thought: Confronting the ‘Globalization of

Indifference.’” Center for Religion and Society. Creighton University, Omaha, NE.

(February 17, 2017).

14. “Breakfast with an Author: Catholic Theological Ethics: Ancient Questions and

Contemporary Responses.” Society of Christian Ethics, Toronto, Ontario. (January 8,

2017).

15. “Keynote Address: The Millennial Catholic Generation: Their Beliefs and Thoughts

about Church and Values.” ARCC (Association for the Rights of Catholics in the

Church, Baltimore, Maryland. (October 29, 2016) (http://arcc-catholic-rights.net/).

16. “Ethical Method, Conscience and Divorce and Remarriage in Amoris Laetitia.”

INTAMS, Leuven, Belgium. (October 25, 2016).

17. “Religious Liberty and Gender and Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination Legislation:

A Critical Analysis of the Catholic Perspective.” Center for Religion and Society.

Creighton University, Omaha, NE. (February 19, 2016).

18. Gaudium et Spes and Dignitatis Humanae on Conscience: A Forgotten Concept of

Vatican II? LEST X, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (October 27, 2015).

19. “Conscience and Natural Law: Plural Perspectives.” Keynote Address. Roehampton

University, London. (June 6, 2015).

20. “Gaudium et Spes on Human Dignity: The Plural Perspectives of Conscience.”

University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN. (March 23-25, 2015).


21. “Science and Sexual Anthropology.” Center for Religion and Society. Creighton

University, Omaha, NE. (February 21, 2014).

22. “Breakfast with an Author: Sexual Ethics: A Theological Introduction.” Society of

Christian Ethics, Seattle, WA. (January 11, 2014).

23. “Thinking about Sexuality from Lay and Official Church Perspectives.” Keynote

Speaker. INTAMS Colloquium on Marriage and Family. Leuven, Belgium, (November

16, 2013).

24. “Intellectual Conversion and the Sexual Person.” Catholic Theological Society of

America, Miami, FL. (June 8, 2013).

25. "Natural Law and Sexual Anthropology.” Keynote Address. University of San Diego,

San Diego, CA., March 20, 2013.

26. “The ‘Great Mystery’ of Sexuality: Catholic Reflections.” ATMT (Association of

Teachers of Moral Theology), Leeds, England (May 12, 2012). Co-Presenter: Michael

Lawler.

27. “The Normativity of History that Shapes Tradition: Human Experience, the Social

Sciences and the Sensus Fidei”.” LEST IX (Leuven Encounter in Systematic Theology),

Leuven, Belgium (October 30, 2011).

28. Plenary Speaker. “The Evolution and Renewal of Catholic Sexual Anthropology: Hope

in the City of God?” Undergraduate Marriage, Family and Dating conference. Saint

Louis University, St. Louis, MO (April 9, 2011).

29. “A Catholic Theology of Dying and Death and the PVS Patient.” Presenter. Religion,

Health, and Healing Symposium. Creighton University, Omaha, NE (October 28, 2010).

Co-Presenter: Michael Lawler.

30. Plenary Speaker: “Complementarity and Human Sexuality: A Renewed Principle for

Human Sexuality.” CALGM (Catholic Association of Lesbian and Gay Ministers) Santa

Barbara, CA (September 18, 2010). Co-Presenter: Michael Lawler.

31. Moderator: “Ecclesiology and Morality.” World Ethics Conference, Trento, Italy, (July

28, 2010).

32. “Virtue Ethics and Sexual Ethics.” World Ethics Conference, Trento, Italy (July 27,

2010). Co-Presenter: Michael Lawler.

33. “Science, Theology, and Sexual Anthropology: An Investigation.” LEST VII (Leuven

Encounter in Systematic Theology), Leuven, Belgium, October 30, 2009.

34. Plenary Speaker: “A Brief History and Renewed Principle for Human Sexuality.”

CALGM (Catholic Association of Lesbian and Gay Ministers), Las Vegas, Nevada,

(September 26, 2009).


35. “Breakfast with an Author: The Sexual Person.” Society of Christian Ethics, Chicago

(January 11, 2009). Co-Presenter: Michael Lawler.

36. “Truly Human Sexual Acts and Complementarity: A Response to Patrick Lee and

Robert George.” Association of Teachers of Moral Theology, Leeds, England (May 18,

2008).

37. “Theologians and the Magisterium: Proposal for a Complementarity of Charisms.”

Leuven Encounters in Systematic Theology VI, Leuven, Belgium (November 9, 2007).

38. “Marriage and Human Sexuality in the 21st Century.” John Paul II Institute, Maynooth

College, Maynooth, Ireland (March 15, 2007). Co-Presenter: Michael Lawler.

39. “Deconstructing and Reconstructing Complementarity as a Foundational Sexual

Principle in Catholic Sexual Ethics: The (Im)Morality of Homosexual Acts.” Fr. Kevin

Kelly: A Festschrift Tribute and Celebration. Liverpool, England (March 10, 2007). Co-

Presenter: Michael Lawler.

40. “Catholic Sexual Ethics: The ‘Truly Human’ and ‘Complementarity’.” Catholic

Theological Ethics in the World Church, Padua, Italy (July 8, 2006).

41. ““Non-Infallible Magisterial Teaching and the Formation of Conscience: Religiosum

Obsequium and the Interrelationship between Morality and Spirituality.” Association of

Teachers of Moral Theology, Leeds, England (May 12, 2006).

42. “The New Natural Law Theory and Complementarity as a Foundational Sexual Ethical

Principle: A Critique and a Proposal.” Society of Christian Ethics, Phoenix, Arizona

(January 5, 2006).

43. “Same-Sex Unions: Public Policy and Ethical Method.” National Ethics Symposium,

Ottawa, Canada (September 24, 2004).

44. “Experience, Goods, and Natural Law: Dialogue as a Universal Ethical Method.”

Leuven Encounter in Systematic Theology IV: Religious Experience and Contemporary

Theological Epistemology, Leuven, Belgium (November 6, 2003).

45. “Ethics and World Religions.” Chair of Session. Rocky Mountain/Great Plains Regional

AAR/SBL Meeting, Omaha, NE (April 19, 2002).

46. “Friendship as a Foundation for Communication Between the Universal and Particular

Church.” Leuven Encounters in Systematic Theology III: Theology and Conversation:

Developing a Relational Theology, Leuven, Belgium (November 9, 2001).

47. “Women and War Day: Presentation on Wars Dirty Secrets.” The United Nations, New

York, NY (October 11, 2001).


48. “Roman Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care: Seeking a Universal Model of

Health Care Coverage.” The American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical

Literature: National Meeting, Boston, MA (November 22, 1999).

49. “Forced Impregnation as a Form of Genocide: Developments in International

Humanitarian Law?” The American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical

Literature: National Meeting, Boston, MA (November 22, 1999).

50. “Conscience and Authority: Various Models of Discourse.” The American Academy of

Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature: Mid-Western Regional Meeting, St. Paul,

MN (April 9, 1999).

51. “Rape Camps as a Means of Ethnic Cleansing: Religious, Cultural and Ethical

Responses to Rape Victims in the Former Yugoslavia.” Society for Values in Higher

Education, Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (August 8, 1998).

52. “Natural Law or Divine Revelation: Is Christian Ethics Specific?” The American

Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature: Rocky Mountain – Great

Plains Regional Meeting, Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE (March 20, 1998).

53. “‘Rape-Camps’ as a Means of Ethnic Cleansing: Religious/Ethical Responses to Rape

Victims in the Former Yugoslavia.” American Academy of Religion, Annual Meeting,

New Orleans, LA (November 23, 1996).

54. “Is Blood Thicker than Water? An Analysis of the Roles of Ethnicity and Religion in

the Rwandan Genocide.” American Academy of Religion, Annual Meeting, New

Orleans, LA (November 26, 1996).

55. “Reviewing Eldin Villafañe’s book, The Liberating Spirit.” Catholic Theological

Society of America, Annual Meeting, Hispanic/Latino Theology Group, San Diego, CA

(June 7, 1996).

GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS APPLIED FOR

1. “Neuroethics, Virtue and the Common Good: Towards a Just Society.” The Brocher

Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland, March 20, 2019.

2. “The Self, Virtue, and Public Life: Theological Ethics, Neuroscience and the Common

Good.” Templeton Grant, November 23, 2018.

3. Catholic Ethical Method in the 21st Century. Summer Faculty Research Grant. Awarded

by Creighton University Graduate School, 2012.

4. Sabbatical, 2012: Science and Virtue Ethics, November, 2010

5. Science of Virtues Project: Templeton Foundation, March 2, 2009.


6. Fulbright Scholarship: Belgium and Luxembourg, 2004.

7. National Humanities Center Fellowship Grant (NHC), 2004.

8. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of the Human Genome Project (ELSI), 2003.

9. National Humanities Center Fellowship Grant (NHC), 2003.

10. “Summer Faculty Research Grant.” Awarded by: Creighton University Graduate School,

2000.

11. “Creighton University’s Graduate School Seed Program.” Awarded by: Creighton

University Graduate School, 1999.

GRANTS/FELLOWSHIPS RECEIVED

1. Catholic Ethical Method in the 21st Century. Summer Faculty Research Grant. Awarded

by Creighton University Graduate School, 2012. Amount: $4500.

2. Sabbatical, 2012: Science and Virtue Ethics, March, 2011.

3. Sabbatical: Catholic Sexual Ethics: A Revised Anthropology. Awarded by: Creighton

University, 2006.

4. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of the Human Genome Project (ELSI). Awarded

by: NIH/Dartmouth College, 2004. Amount: $1300.


University Graduate School, 2002. Amount: $500.

6. “Summer Faculty Research Grant.” Awarded by: Creighton University Graduate School,

2000. Amount: $4500.


University Graduate School, 1999. Amount: $500.

EDITORIAL REVIEW OF MANUSCRIPTS, ESSAYS, AND GRANT PROPOSALS

MANUSCRIPTS

1. Mary Jo Iozzio and Patricia Beattie Jung, eds. Sex and Gender Scripts: Christian Ethical

Reflections. Georgetown University Press, 2016.

2. Yiu Sing Luke Chan. The Decalogue, the Beatitudes, and Virtue Ethics: Building Bridges

between Biblical Studies and Moral Theology. Rowman and Littlefield, 2011.

3. Anonymous. Manuscript. Georgetown University Press, 2010.


4. Review of Harry John Huebner’s An Introduction to Christian Ethics: The Embodied

Practices of the Christian Life, for Baylor University Press, 2007.

5. Review of Robert A. Burns’ Contemporary Issues in Roman Catholicism, for

Georgetown University Press, 2001.

ESSAYS

1. Review of “Between Normativity and Practical Denial: Social Human Rights –

The Forgotten Side of Human Rights,” “Human Dignity in an Ethical Sense:

Basic Considerations,” and Human Dignity and Human Rights:Fostering and

Protecting Pluralism and Particularity,” Interdisciplinary Journal for Religion and

Transformation in Contemporary Society (March 2020).

2. Review of “On Giving, Receiving, and the Principle of Complementary Virtues: A

Hermeneutical Key for Relational Ethics,” Marriage, Families, and Spirituality,

March 2020.

3. Review of “Settling Down in Unsettling Times: How African Culture Can Inform the

Church’s Approach to Marriage in Today’s World,” Marriage, Families, and

Spirituality, August 2018.

4. Review of Three Essays for the Journal of Religious Ethics: “A Catholic Feminist

Response to Campus Rape Culture”; “Was it Good for You?”; “Between a Rock and a

Hard Place: Unwanted Pregnancy, Solidarity, Justice, Mercy” (September 2017).

5. Review of “Archbishop Hurley, the Post-Conciliar Debate on Contraception and the

Principle of Overriding Right" for Theological Studies, January, 2017.

6. Review of “The Moral Character of Homosexual Practice” for Irish Theological

Quarterly, July, 2016.

7. Review of “Towards a Proportionist Approach to Moral Decision-Making in

Medicine” for Medicine, Healthcare and Philosophy, December, 2015.

8. Review of “Christianity, Boxing and Mixed Martial Arts,” for The Journal of Religion

and Society, May, 2015.

9. Review of “Reconciling Moral Theological Thinking in the Context of Competing

Socially Embodied Traditions of Moral Inquiry” for Theological Studies, July 2014.

10. Review of “Biomedical Technology: Omnipresent in contemporary care, but virtually

absent from Catholic bioethics” for Journal of Religion and Society, July, 2014.

11. Review of “Police Perjury: A Roman Catholic Response” for Irish Theological

Quarterly, December, 2013.


12. Review of “Eschatological Sex: Sexual Metaphors for the Reign of God” for Theology

and Sexuality, August, 2013.

13. Review of “Toward a Virtue Ethics of Marriage: Augustine and Aquinas on Friendship

in Marriage” for Theological Studies February, 2012.

14. Review of “The True Origin of Humanae Vitae and the Impact on Moral Absolutes,

AIDS and Complex Ethical Cases” for Studies in Christian Ethics, September, 2011.

15. Review of “Interfacing Catholic Theology of Marriage with Evolutionary Biology:

Toward an Evolutionary Theology of Marriage” for Theological Studies, September,

2011.

16. Review of “Seeking Sexual Justice on a Jesuit Campus,” for Fordham University

Press, September, 2009.

17. Review of “History, Culture, and Religion as Correlative in Ethics: The Expression of

Ethical Principles through Religious and Cultural Particularities,” for the Journal of

Religion and Society, August, 2009.

18. Review of “Cooperation, Condoms, and HIV,” for Theological Studies, November,

2008.

19. Review of “A Virtue Ethic Approach to Contemporary Just War Theory,” for Studies

in Christian Ethics, October, 2008.

20. Review of “Religion, Violence, and Moral Exclusion: Possibilities for Peace

Education in Religious Contexts,” for the Journal of Religion and Society, 2007.

21. Review of “Christian Ethics and Nonhuman Animals,” for the Journal of Religion and

Society, 2007.

22. Review of “Muscular Christianity,” for the Journal of Religion and Society, 2004.

23. Review of “The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement in Britain: Mobilization and

Opposition,” for the Journal of Religion and Society, 2002.

24. Review of “Slavery and the Catholic Tradition,” for the Journal of Religion and Society,

2000.

GRANT PROPOSALS

1. Review of George F. Haddix President’s Scholarships. Creighton University.

February, 2020.

2. Review of George F. Haddix President’s Scholarships. Creighton University.

February, 2019.


3. Review of George F. Haddix President’s Scholarships. Creighton University. February,

2018.


2017.


2016.


2015.


2014.


2013.


2012.

10. Research Council of Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. "The End of the Human Being as

Person? In Search of a Theological Ethical Response on Subjecticide.” May 10, 2010.

11. Creighton Summer Research Fellowship: “Aquinas, Virtue, Psychology, and Charity.”

Creighton Graduate School, Omaha, NE, 2004.

12. Creighton Summer Research Fellowship: “Marriage and Catholic Social Teaching.”

Creighton Graduate School, Omaha, NE, 2002.

CONFERENCES ORGANIZED

1. “AJCU Chairs of Theology and Religious Studies Meeting at the AAR.” Atlanta, GA,

October 30-31.

2. “AJCU Chairs of Theology and Religious Studies Meeting: On-Campus Meeting.”

Creighton University, Omaha, NE, March 4-6, 2010.

PROFESSIONAL LECTURES, PRESENTATIONS, PANELIST, CONVENER

1. “Catholic Social Teaching and the Ethical and Religious Directives.” Creighton

University, March 27, 2020.

2. “A Catholic Response to Hate: Theological and Ethical Resources for Building a

Culture of Inclusion on Catholic University Campuses.” University of San Diego,

San Diego, CA. (March 9, 2020).


3. “Catholic Social Teaching and the Ethical and Religious Directives.” Creighton

University, March 23, 2019.

4. “The Bishops’ Pastoral Letter, the Just War Theory, and the War in Iraq.” Presentation

to the ROTC Program, Creighton University, October 2, 2018.

5. “Taboo Talks: Conversing about Sex and Reproductive Rights.” Panelist. Creighton

University, Omaha, NE, April 16, 2018.

6. “Catholic Ethical Method, Sexual Ethics and Pope Francis' Amoris Laetitia: ‘Nothing

Short of Revolutionary.’” St. Albert’s Day, University Research Award, Creighton

University, Omaha, NE, March 22, 2018.

7. “Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the Catholic Church: A Dialogue.” College

of St. Mary’s, Omaha, NE, March 1, 2018.


to the ROTC Program, Creighton University, January 30/31, 2018.

9. “Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia: Development in Catholic Sexual Ethics?” St. Mary’s

College. Caring Catholic Families, Omaha, NE, May 11, 2017.

10. “Religion and Science Forum: Genetics.” Panelist. Creighton University, November

10, 2016.

11. “Encounter with Christ: Shared Encounters: Sacraments, Rituals, and Worship.”

Creighton University, November 5, 2016.



13. “Female Genital Mutilation, Culture, and Ethics: Cultural Relativism or Perspectivism?”

Marian High School, Omaha, NE, October 4, 2016.

14. “Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia: Radical Development in Catholic Sexual Ethics?”

Boston College, Invited Lecture (September 29, 2016).

15. “Graduate Ethics Seminar: Virtue Ethics and Different Perspectives.” Boston College,

Boston, MA (September 30, 2016).

16. “Gift and Responsibility: How to Speak to Your Children about Sexuality and Sexual

Ethics: Stages of Physical and Relational Development.” Kountze Memorial Lutheran

Church, Omaha, NE (April 13, 2016).

17. “Gift and Responsibility: How to Speak to Your Children about Sexuality and Sexual

Ethics: Foundations of Ethics.” Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE (April

6, 2016).

18. “The Final Report of the Synod on the Family: Critical Reflections.” Holy Family

Catholic Church. Omaha, NE (February 28, 2016).

19. “Training for PTSD and Associated Neurodynamic Findings: Presenter: Dr. Amy

Badura Brack.” Facilitator, Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Creighton University,

Omaha, NE (February 3, 2016).

20. “Vatican II, Gaudium et Spes and its Ethical Significance.” Respondent. Creighton

University, Omaha, NE (December 5, 2015).

21. “2015 Synod on the Family.” Panelist. Creighton University, Omaha, NE (December 3,

2015).

22. “Synod on the Family: Should the Divorced and Remarried Receive Communion?”

Debater: Argument of the Month, St. Paul, MN., October 13, 2015 (Podcast at:

http://www.aotmclub.com/audio/aotm-2015-10-13-talk.mp3).



http://www.aotmclub.com/audio/aotm-2015-10-13-talk.mp3


24. “LB 586, Legislation to Include Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity to Non-

Discrimination Bill: A Critical Analysis.” Presenter: Catholic Democrats of Nebraska,

Omaha, NE, May 21, 2015.

25. “The Synod on the Family: Ethical and Social Implications.” Presenter: Catholic

Democrats of Nebraska, Omaha, NE, April 16, 2015.

26. “The Ordinary and Extraordinary Synods on the Family: Theological Reflections.”

Presenter. Holy Family Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, March 29, 2015.

27. “Documentary: Out of the Shadows.” Panelist. Creighton University, August 11,

2014.

28. “Documentary: The Waiting Room.” Panelist. Creighton University, December 2,

2013.

29. “Method and Catholic Moral Theology in the 21st Century.” Presenter. Christian

Ethics Group. Theology Faculty. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium,

November 15, 2013.

30. “HHS Mandate and the USCCB.” Presenter. Marian High School, Omaha, NE., May

8, 2013.

31. “The Election of Pope Francis.” Panelist. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA.,

March 20, 2013.

32. “Catholic Sexual Ethics and Sexual Anthropology: An Ongoing Dialogue.” Invited

Speaker. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, New York, March 13, 2013.

33. “Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality: A Critical Reflection.” Caring Families.

Omaha, NE, November 14, 2012.

34. “Technology in the Classroom.” eFellows Presentation. Creighton University, Omaha,

NE, April, 27, 2012.

35. “The Virtue of Courage in Healthcare: Response to Dr. Ruth Purtillo.” Invited

Respondent. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, March 21, 2012.

36. “Permanent Vegetative State and Treatment Decisions.” Lecture. Creighton

University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, September 28, 2011.

37. “Caritas in Veritate.” Creighton University, November 15, 2011.

38. Invited Lecture: ““The Sexual Person: Toward a Renewed Catholic Sexuality.”

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, April 11, 2011. Respondents: Bryan

Massingale and Susan Ross.

39. “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services: History, Content,

and Case Study.” Lecture. Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, May 11,

2011.

40. “Complex Cases in Clinical Ethics: Ethics Consultations.” Convener. Creighton

University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, November 15, 2010.

41. “The Morality of Organ Donation after Cardiac Death.” Panelist. Creighton University

Medical Center Hospital Ethics Committee, Omaha, NE, October 14, 2010.

42. “Foundations of Effective Supervision: Ethics in the Workplace.” Presenter.

Creighton University, Omaha, NE, February 23, 2010.


43. “Residence Life: Creighton Mission and Identity.” Presenter. Creighton University,

Omaha, NE, January 11, 2010.

44. “Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services: History,

Content, and Case Study.” Presenter. Creighton University Medical Center Hospital

Ethics Committee and Board, Omaha, NE, November 12, 2009.

45. “Magis’ Mission and Ethics.” Presenter. Creighton University, Omaha NE, June 17,

2009.


Creighton University, Omaha, NE, March 17, 2009.

47. “Ethics Consults: A New Paradigm.” Presenter/Panelist. Center for Health Policy

and Ethics, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, March 2, 2009.

48. “Catholic Teaching on Artificial Nutrition and Hydration and the Terminally-Ill

Patient: An Analysis and Critique.” Creighton University Medical Center, Creighton

University, Omaha, NE, January 14, 2009.

49. “Scripture and Catholic Teaching on Homosexual Acts: A Critical Analysis.”

Presenter. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, November 13, 2008.


to the ROTC Program, Creighton University, November 11, 2008.

51. “A People in Need of Reform.” Presenter. St. John’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE,

October 26, 2008.

52. “Online Teaching in the Humanities.” Presenter. Center for Health Policy and Ethics,

Creighton University, Omaha, NE, October 20, 2008.



54. “Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources.” Presenter. Creighton University Medical

Center, Hospital Ethics Committee, Omaha, NE, January 14, 2008.

55. “Universal Health Care and the Presidential Candidates.” Presenter. Second

Unitarian Church, Omaha, NE, December 9, 2007.

56. “Catholic Health Association: Developing a Pastoral Minister Program.” Participant.

Chicago, IL, December 5 and 6, 2007.

57. “The PVS Patient and Catholic Teaching.” Presenter. Creighton University Medical

Center, Omaha, NE, November 5, 2007.



59. “Universal Health Care, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Common Good: A

Proposal.” Presenter. Second Unitarian Church, Omaha, NE, October 28, 2007.

60. “Three Realms of Ethics: Their Applicability to the Issue of Scarce Medical

Resources.” Presenter. Alegent Health, Cornhusker Marriott Conference Center,

Lincoln, NE, April 19, 2007.



Creighton University, Omaha, NE, April 3, 2007.

62. “Reflection on Iraq and Peace: The Sunni/Shiite Divide.” Presenter/Panelist. Holy

Family Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, March 25, 2007.

63. “Tunnel of Oppression.” Reflection Facilitator. Creighton University, March 21,

2007.

64. “Convener for Session: Julia A. Fleming: “When ‘Meat Becomes as Medicine’:

Early Modern Catholic Moral Thought on the Role of Food in the Duty to Preserve

Life.” Society of Christian Ethics, Dallas, TX, January 6, 2007.

65. “Respondent to Sister Helen Prejean’s Presentation: ‘Dead Man Walking: My

Journey Continues.’” Cardoner, Creighton University, November 13, 2006.

66. “My Sister’s Keeper—Pursuing the Theological, Philosophical, and Health Care

Implications.” Panelist. Center for Health Policy and Ethics, Creighton University,

September 20, 2006.

67. “Non-Infallible Magisterial Teaching and the Formation of Conscience: Religiosum

Obsequium and the Interrelationship between Morality and Spirituality.” Presenter.

American College, Leuven, Belgium, March 4, 2006.

68. “Catholic Sexual Morality: Critical Reflections.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church,

San Diego, CA, January 8, 2006.

69. “Sex, Sexuality, and Catholic Moral Teaching.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church,

San Diego, CA, January 8, 2006.

70. “The Meaning and Nature of Conscience in the Catholic Tradition.” Presenter. Pius

X Catholic Church, San Diego, CA, January 8, 2006.

71. “The Magisterium and Theology.” Presenter. St. John’s Catholic Church Adult

Education Program. Omaha, NE, October 23, 2005.

72. Ethics Committee Consult. Panelist. Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha,

NE, October 15, 2005.


NE, October 12, 2005.




NE, June 22, 2005.

76. “End of Life Decisions: Applying Moral Principles.” Presenter. Hospital Clinical

Ethics Committee, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, June 15, 2005.

77. “Training Leaders for the HEARTS (Sexual Education) Program.” Presenter. Life

and Family Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese, Archdiocesan Office, Omaha,

NE, May 17, 2005.

78. “Conscience and Catholic Sexual Teaching.” Presenter. St. Albert’s Catholic School,

Council Bluffs, IA, April 28, 2005.

79. “Town Hall Meeting: Covering the Uninsured: Whose Responsibility? A Creighton


Community Discussion.” Introduce Session and Speakers. Creighton University,

Omaha, NE, April 28, 2005.

80. “Life Sustaining Technologies: Medical and Ethical Reflections on the Terri Schiavo

Case.” Convener and Panelist. Critical Issues Forum, Creighton University, Omaha,

NE, April 27, 2005.

81. “Catholic Moral Theology and the Formation of Conscience.” Adult Learning

Program, Des Moines Diocese, Atlantic, Iowa, April 23, 2005.

82. “Case Study: Ethical Theory and Moral Principles.” Presenter. Hospital Clinical

Ethics Committee, Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, April 12,

2005.



84. “The Formation of Conscience.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church, San Diego,

CA, March 7, 2005.

85. “Conscience, Discernment and Spirituality.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church, San

Diego, CA, March 10, 2005.

86. “The Ten Commandments and the Formation of Conscience: Commandments Six,

Nine and Ten.” Presenter. Holy Family, Council Bluffs, IA, February 2, 2005.

87. “Complementarity and the Truly Human: A Revised Foundational Sexual Ethical

Principle.” Presenter. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, February 25, 2005.

88. “Foundations of Faith: Seminar for Catholic Teachers.” Presenter. Creighton Prep

Catholic High School, Omaha, NE, February 25, 2005.

89. “Catholic Social Teaching and Voting Responsibly.” Presenter. St. John Vianney

Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, February 24, 2005.

90. “The Authority and Formation of Conscience in the Catholic Tradition.” Presenter.

St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, February 23, 2005.

91. “Catholic Consistent Life Ethic: Capital Punishment and the Seamless Garment.”

Presenter/Moderator. Kenefick Brown Bag Lunch Series, Creighton University,

Omaha, NE, February 23, 2005.

92. “Foundations of Faith: Seminar for Catholic Teachers.” Presenter. St. Stephen the

Martyr Catholic School, Omaha, NE, February 21, 2005.

93. “Conscience, Grace, and Sin.” Presenter. St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Omaha,

NE, February 17, 2005.

94. “The Ten Commandments and the Formation of Conscience: Commandments Five

and Seven.” Presenter. Holy Family, Council Bluffs, IA, January 26, 2005.

95. “Foundations of Faith: Seminar for Catholic Teachers.” Presenter. St. Vincent De

Paul Catholic School, Omaha, NE, January 17, 2005.

96. “Moral Development and Teaching Your Children About Sexuality: Catholic Sexual

Teaching and the Formation of Conscience.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee

for the Omaha Archdiocese. Covenant Monastery, Omaha, NE, January 13, 2005.


97. “Catholic Sexual Teaching: Deacon Training for the Omaha Archdiocese.”

Presenter. St. Rose Parish, Omaha, NE, December 14, 2004.

98. “Catholic Social Teaching: Deacon Training for the Omaha Archdiocese.” Presenter.

St. Rose Parish, Omaha, NE, December 7, 2004.

99. “Foundations of Catholic Moral Theology: Tradition, Reason, and Experience:

Deacon Training for the Omaha Archdiocese.” Presenter. St. Rose Parish, Omaha,

NE, November 30, 2004.

100. “Foundations of Catholic Moral Theology: Scripture and Theology: Deacon Training

for the Omaha Archdiocese.” Presenter. St. Rose Parish, Omaha, NE, November 23,

2004.

101. “Foundations of Catholic Moral Theology: Deacon Training for the Omaha

Archdiocese.” Presenter. St. Rose Parish, Omaha, NE, November 16, 2004.

102. “Ethics and Healthcare: End of Life Decisions.” Presenter and Facilitator. Creighton

University Medical Center. November 5, 2004.

103. “Religion in/as Politics: The 60-Second Lecture Series.” Presenter/Panelist.




105. “Faithful Citizenship and Voting Responsibly.” Presenter. St. Vincent’s Catholic

Church, Omaha, NE, October 11, 2004.

106. “Foundations of Faith: Seminar for Catholic Teachers.” Presenter. St. Boniface

Catholic School, Elgin, NE, October 8, 2004.

107. “Ethics and Healthcare: Patient Autonomy.” Presenter and Facilitator. Creighton

University Medical Center. October 4, 2004.

108. “Voting and the College Student.” Presenter. Cortina Community, Creighton

University, Omaha, NE, October 3, 2004.

109. “Faithful Citizenship and Voting Responsibly.” Presenter. St. Pius X Catholic

Church, Omaha, NE, September 29, 2004.

110. “Faithful Citizenship and a Consistent Ethic of Life.” Presenter. St. John’s Catholic

Church, Omaha, NE, September 19, 2004.

111. “Voting Responsibly: Overview of Catholic Social Teaching for Catholic

Catechists.” Presenter. St. Pius X Catholic School, Omaha, NE, September 1, 2004.

112. “Foundations of Faith: Seminar for Catholic Teachers.” Presenter. St. Rose Catholic

School, Crofton, NE, August 12, 2004.

113. “Discernment, Morality, and Spirituality.” Adult Learning Program, Des Moines

Diocese, Council Bluffs, Iowa, May 4, 2004.

114. “Making Responsible Moral Decisions.” Adult Learning Program, Des Moines

Diocese, Atlantic, Iowa, May 1, 2004.

115. “Presidential Election 2004: What Students Ought to Know.” Presenter/Panelist. The

National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, April 23,


2004.

116. “Catholic Social Teaching and Voting Responsibly.” Presenter. St. Leo’s Catholic

Church, Omaha, NE, February 18, 2004.

117. “Training Leaders for the HEARTS (Sexual Education) Program.” Presenter. Life

and Family Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese, Archdiocesan Office, Omaha,

NE, April 21, 2004.

118. “Intellectual Issues Forum: Religious Faith & Political Activity: Reflections

American and Catholic.” Presenter/Panelist. Creighton University, Omaha, NE,

March 24, 2004.



120. “Conscience, Discernment and Spirituality.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church, San


121. “Integrating Human Sexuality and Spirituality.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church,

San Diego, CA, March 5, 2004.

122. “Teaching Parents to Talk (and Listen) to Their Children about Sexuality and Sexual

Morality.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church, San Diego, CA, March 5, 2004.

123. “Movies and Theological Reflections: Dogma and Catholic Theology.” Presenter

and Facilitator. Cortina Community, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, February 26,

2004.

124. “Catholic Social and Sexual Teaching: An Overview.” Presenter. St. Leo’s Catholic


125. “The Formation of Conscience and Its Relationship to Noninfallible Magisterial

Teaching.” Presenter. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, February 11, 2004.

126. “Faith and Morality: Seminar for Catholic Teachers.” Presenter. Guardian Angels,

Westpoint, NE, January 23, 2004.

127. “Sexuality and Spirituality.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the Omaha

Archdiocese. St. Bonaventure, Columbus, NE, January 22, 2004.

128. “Catholic Sexual Teaching and the Formation of Conscience.” Presenter. Life and

Family Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese. St. Leo’s, Omaha, NE, January 15,

2004.

129. “Sexuality and Moral Development.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the

Omaha Archdiocese. St. Mary’s, Bellevue, NE, January 12, 2004.

130. “Masters in Ministry Pre-Session Seminar: Catholic Social Teaching.” Presenter.

Creighton University, Omaha, NE, December 15, 2003.

131. “Masters in Ministry Pre-Session Seminar: Catholic Sexual Teaching.” Presenter.

Creighton University, Omaha, NE, December 8, 2003.

132. “Masters in Ministry Pre-Session Seminar: Foundations of Catholic Moral Theology:

Theory and Praxis.” Presenter. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, December 1,

2003.


133. “Spaulding v. Zimmerman: Confidentiality and Ethics in the Legal Profession.”

Presenter/Panelist. Creighton University Law School, Omaha, NE, December 3,

2003.

134. “Historical Development of Catholic Teaching on Capital Punishment.”

Presenter/Panelist. St. James’, Omaha, NE, October 27, 2003.

135. “Faith and Morality: Seminar for Catholic Teachers.” Presenter. St. Michael’s, South

Sioux City, NE, October 24, 2003.



137. “Death Penalty: Pro and Con.” Presenter/Panelist. Sponsored by Creighton University

and Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, May

1, 2003.

138. “Forgiveness and God’s Unconditional Love: Lenten Reflections.” Presenter. Our

Lady of Mount Carmel Church, San Diego, CA, March 30, 2003.

139. “Teaching Parents to Talk (and Listen) to Their Children about Sexuality and Sexual

Morality.” Presenter. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, San Diego, CA, March 29,

2003.

140. “Conscience, Discernment and the Spiritual Life.” Presenter. Pius X Catholic Church,



Sponsored by Creighton’s University College. Creighton University, Omaha, NE,

March 22, 2003.

142. “A Holistic Human Sexuality.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the Omaha

Archdiocese, Life and Family Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese, Archdiocesan

Office, Omaha, NE, March 18, 2003.

143. “Testified to the Nebraska Senate Judiciary Committee in Favor of LB 791:

Abolishing the death penalty in Nebraska, with the alternative sentence of life

without parole.” Lincoln, NE, March 13, 2003.

144. “Informed Consent and Testing Adolescents for Hereditary Cancer.”

Presenter/Facilitator. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, February 25, 2003.

145. “Training Leaders for the HEARTS (Sexual Education) Program.” Presenter. Life and

Family Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese, Archdiocesan Office, Omaha, NE,

February 18, 2003.

146. “The Spirituality of Human Sexuality.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the

Omaha Archdiocese, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, January 14,

2003.

147. “Catholic Sexual Teaching and the Formation of Conscience.” Presenter. Life and

Family Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha,

NE, January 9, 2003.

148. “Teaching Your Children about Sexuality: Catholic Sexual Teaching and the

Formation of Conscience.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the Omaha


Archdiocese. Covenant Monastery, Norfolk, NE, January 8, 2003.

149. “The Bishops’ Pastoral Letter and the Just War Theory.” Presentation to the ROTC

Program, Creighton University, November 4, 2002.

150. “Conscience, Sin and Beatitude.” Presenter. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE,

October 25, 2002.

151. “The Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church.” Presenter. St. Albert High

School. Council Bluffs, IA, October 24, 2002.

152. “Spirituality and the Formation of Conscience.” Presenter. St. Leo’s Catholic Church,

Omaha, NE, October 17, 2002.

153. “The United States’ Policy on Iraq: Catholic Teaching and the Just War Theory.”

Presenter/Panelist. Sponsored by Creighton University. Creighton University,

Omaha, NE, October 10, 2002.

154. “Foundations of Effective Management: Ethics in the Workplace.” Presenter.


October 8, 2002.

155. “Religion and Law.” Presiding. Rocky Mountain Great Plains Region AAR/SBL

Conference. Omaha, NE, April 20, 2002.

156. “Training Leaders for Catholic Sexuality Workshops.” Presenter. Life and Family

Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese. Omaha, NE, April 18, 2002.

157. “Intellectual Issues Forum: Procreative Human Cloning?” Panelist. Creighton

University, Omaha, NE, April 17, 2002.

158. “Critical Issues Forum: Money and Mission.” Panelist. Creighton University, Omaha,

NE, April 10, 2002.

159. “Conscience, Discernment and the Spiritual Life.” Pius X Catholic Church, San




March 5, 2002.

161. “Catholic Teaching: Question and Answer Session.” Panelist. St. Margaret Mary

Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, February 16, 2002.

162. “Catholic Sexual Ethical Teaching.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the

Omaha Archdiocese. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, January 14, 2002.

163. “Sexuality and Spirituality.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the Omaha

Archdiocese. Covenant Monastery, Norfolk, NE, January 9, 2002.

164. “The Formation of Conscience and Catholic Sexual Ethical Teaching.” Presenter. Life

and Family Committee for the Omaha Archdiocese. St. Mary’s, Bellevue, NE,

January 8, 2002.



166. “The Catholic Church’s Teaching on Homosexuality.” Presenter. St. Elizabeth Ann


Church, Omaha, NE, October 30, 2001.

167. “The Sacrament of Reconciliation in the Catholic Church.” Presenter. St. Albert High

School. Council Bluffs, IA, October, 24, 2001.

168. “The Formation of Conscience and Spiritual Development: An Ongoing Journey.”

Presenter. St. Luke’s Church, San Diego, CA, March 6, 2001.

169. “Conscience and Moral Discernment.” Presenter. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church,


170. “Conscience, Sin and Beatitude.” Presenter. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE,

January 25, 2001.

171. “Conscience and Its Formation.” Presenter. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE,

January 18, 2001.

172. “Christian Sexual Ethical Teaching.” Presenter. Life and Family Committee for the

Omaha Archdiocese. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, January 8, 2001.


Program, Creighton University, October 25 and 27, 2000.

174. “Conscience and the Catholic Tradition.” Pius X Catholic Church, San Diego, CA,

October 15, 2000.

175. “Conscience, Discernment and the Spiritual Life.” Pius X Catholic Church, San

Diego, CA, October 12, 2000.

176. “The Meaning of Sex and the Catholic Church’s Teaching on Artificial Birth Control.”

Sponsored by Creighton Campus Ministry. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, April

11, 2000.

177. “The Formation of Conscience in Relationship to the Spiritual Life.” Pius X Catholic

Church, San Diego, CA, March 5, 2000.

178. “Social Sin and the Common Good: Catholic Social Teaching.” St. Leo’s Catholic


179. “The Formation of Conscience: Exploring Catholic Tradition.” St. Leo’s Catholic


180. “Foreign Policy and Debt Forgiveness for the Third World.” Discussion Sponsored

by International Relations Organization. Panelist. Creighton University, October 28,

1999.


Program, Creighton University, October 25 and 27, 1999.

182. “Application of Ethical/Moral Systems to the Attitudes, Treatment, and Social

Policies Concerning Persons with Mental Illness.” Siouxland Mental Health Center,

Sioux City, Iowa, June 10, 1999.

183. “The Catholic Church’s Teaching on Artificial Birth Control.” Presentation to Women’s

Discussion Group, Creighton University, April 22, 1999.

184. “Conscience and the Spiritual Life.” Pius X Catholic Church, San Diego, CA, March

20, 1999.


185. Presentation of Festschrift to Fr. Norbert Rigali, S.J., University of San Diego, San


186. “The Ethics of Tattoos and Body Art.” St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, February

21, 1999.

187. “Reproductive Choice: Ethical Dimensions.” Sponsored by “The Nebraskan Affiliate of

the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.” Panelist/Presenter Explaining the

Roman Catholic Teaching on Abortion. University of Nebraska at Omaha, November

6, 1998.

188. “Voting and Catholic Social Teaching.” St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE,

October 25, 1998.

189. “RA’s and the Creighton Mission.” R.A. Retreat. Creighton University, August 14,

1998.

190. “Homosexuality: Theological and Psychological Perspectives.” Sponsored by:

“Center for the Study of Religion & Society” and “Sexual Identity/Orientation

Resources Task Force.” Facilitator, Presenter and Panelist, Creighton University,

Omaha, NE, April 1, 1998.

191. “The Historical Foundations of Christian Ethics.” University of California, San

Diego, San Diego, CA., February 6, 1996.

192. “Birth Control and Roman Catholic Teaching.” Our Lady of the Sacred Heart,

Brawley, CA., October 21, 1995.

193. “Graduate School and Theology.” University of San Diego, San Diego, CA., October

15, 1995.

194. “The Foundations of Catholic Moral Theology.” Pope John XXIII Catholic Church,

Geneva, Switzerland, March 15, 1995.

195. “Moral Methodology and Christian Tradition.” Katholieke Universiteit Leuven,

Leuven, Belgium, May 10, 1993.

196. “Conscience and Its Responsible Formation in the Catholic Tradition.” Sacred Heart

Catholic Church, Brawley, CA, March 10, 1998.

197. “Morality, Conscience and Sin: Exploring Catholic Tradition.” St. Leo’s Catholic


198. “Sex: What Do We Do when Our Passions Heat Up?” Young Adults Religious

Education. St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, January 26, 1998.

199. “Always Our Children: The U.S. Bishops’ Pastoral Reflections on the Care, Concern

and Dignity of the Homosexual Person.” Presentation and Panel Discussion.

Sponsored by: “Center for the Study of Religion & Society” and “Sexual

Identity/Orientation Resources Issues Task Force.” Creighton University, Omaha,

NE, November, 18, 1997.

200. “Conscience: Its Tradition, Its Role, Its Authority.” Sponsored by: “Institute for

Christian Ministries.” University of San Diego, San Diego, CA., July 9, 1997.

201. “Rape and Forced Impregnation as a Weapon of War.” Presentation for the Gender

Studies Program. University of San Diego, San Diego, CA., April 2, 1997.


202. “The Responsible Formation of Conscience in Catholic Tradition.” Our Lady of the

Sacred Heart, Brawley, CA., March 4, 1997.

203. “Deontology and Teleology: Different Approaches to Ethical Reasoning.” University

of San Diego, San Diego, CA., October 3, 1996.

TEACHING

Course Development:

2020

MAM 651: Catholic Chaplaincy and the Ethical and Religious Directives

2019

THL 272 Online

THL 270 Revised: Using New Textbook

Courses Taught

2020 Courses Taught

Spring Sabbatical

Fall THL 270

MAM 650

2019 Courses Taught

Spring THL 272

Fall Sabbatical

2018 Courses Taught

Spring THL 272

Fall THL 272

THL 457

2017 Courses Taught

Spring THL 272

Fall THL 272

2016 Courses Taught

Spring: No courses taught

Fall: THL 272

SRP 457

2015 Courses Taught

Spring: THL 250 A 4.4

THL 250 B 4.3

THL 457 N 4.4

MHE 607 (overload) 4.4? (there is no clear

final score on the evaluation form used by CHPE)

Fall: SRP 457 A 4

SRP 457 C 3.3

THL 272 4



Summer: THL 250 WA

MHE 650


2013 Courses Taught Evaluation Scores

Spring: THL 250 D 4.6

THL 250 E 4.2

THL 563 N 4.4

Fall: THL 100 P 3.8

THL 100 W 4.1

MAM 650 N/A fewer than 10

students.



Summer: THL 250 WA

THL 250 UCB

MHE 607 4.4? (there is no clear


2015 Developed and Offered New Course: THL 272: Theological Ethics: Sex and

Gender

1996-Present Courses Taught:

Undergraduates:

Theological Foundations for Ethical Understanding (traditional and online); Biomedical

Ethics: Theological and Philosophical Approaches; Contemporary Moral Problems;

Sexual Ethics; Christianity in Its Context; Senior Seminar

Graduates:

MAT: Seminar in Moral Theology: Foundations of Christian Ethics

MAM: Pastoral Moral Theology

MHCE 607: Practical Ethics in Health Care Settings

THL 353: (FLPA) Introduction to Buddhism (with Dr. Yuan)

2005 Theology 250: Theological Foundations for Ethical Understanding, taught in the

Dominican Republic

2002 Senior Seminar/Thesis Director

Theology Senior Seminar, 22 Participants, Fall, 2002

Meaghann Shaw Weniger’s Thesis, entitled: “‘I Do’ For More Than Two: African Plural

Marriage and the Missionizing Church,” was published in the Theta Alpha Kappa Journal

and received the 2003 Albert Clark Award for best undergraduate paper.

GRADUATE RESEARCH:

MAT Comprehensive Exams

2012-2019 Served as Panel Member for Comprehensive Exams

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH:


2020 “National Undergraduate Theology Research Conference.” Creighton

University, Omaha, NE. March 27 (canceled due to Covid 19).

2019 “National Undergraduate Theology Research Conference.” Creighton

University, Omaha, NE. April 6.

2016 I invited three seniors last year, two theology majors (Anna Wierick and Chris Smith)

and one student from SRP 457 (Anthony Rauschenbach), to submit papers/proposals to

the Great Plains Undergraduate Theological Conference. The proposals were accepted

but the conference was canceled due to a lack of submissions.

I also wrote a letter of support, and helped to revise the paper that Anthony

Rauschenbach submitted for the Master of Scholarly Research Award at CU. He won

this award with a paper he wrote for my SRP 457 class.

GRAFF CHAIR ACTIVITIES

2020 “Lawler Lecture: Must we forgive...? A Christian Perspective on

Forgiveness in the Time of the Sex-Abuse Crisis.” Dr. Stephen Pope, April

27 (canceled due to Covid 19).

2020 “Theology Matters: Ecumenism – Explorations of “We are the Body of

Christ.” Dr. Ashley Hall, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, March

30 (delayed because of Covid 19).

2020 “Theology Matters: Galilee: Cradle of a Movement.” Dr. Nicolae Roddy,

St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, January 16.

2019 “Theology Matters: Making Sense of the Sanctity of St. John Paul II in

Light of the Sex Abuse Crisis.” Fr. Peter Nguyen, S.J., St. Pius X Catholic

Church, Omaha, NE, November 7.

2019 “Theology Matters: The Dignity of Work and Justice for Workers.” Dr.

Dan DiLeo, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, April 30.

2018 “Great Plain Undergraduate Theology Conference.” Creighton University,

Omaha, NE. April 13.

2018 “Theology Matters: The Dignity of Work and Justice for Workers.” Dr. Dan

DiLeo, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, April 30.

2018 “Theology Matters: Communion for the Divorced and Remarried.” St. Pius X

Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, January 29.


2017 “Theology Matters: Conversations about End of Life Issues in the Catholic

Tradition.” Dr. Amy Haddad, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, October

30.

2017 “Theology Matters: Conversations about Ethics and Social Media.” Dr. Jeffrey

Maciejewski. St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, September 21.

2017 “Theology Matters: Conversations about Pope Francis’ Laudato si and Climate

Change.” Dr. John O’Keefe. St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, April 19.

2017 “Redeeming Gender: Creating an Inclusive Church.” Guest Speaker Dr. Adrian

Thatcher, Exeter University, Exeter, England.

2017 “Theology Matters: Conversations about Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia:

Development in Catholic Sexual Teaching?” Dr. Michael G. Lawler and Dr.

Todd A. Salzman. St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE, January 26.

2016 “Theology Matters: Conversations about Immigrants and Refugees: Church

Teaching and a Faithful Response.” Dr. Thomas Kelly. St. Pius X Catholic

Church, Omaha, NE, August 28.

2016 “Theology Matters: Conversations about Church Teaching on Capital

Punishment.” Dr. Julia Fleming. St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE,

October 10.

2016 “NEH Regional Application-Writing Workshop.” Kansas State University (March

9).

2015 Organized Synod on the Family Presentation and Panel. Guest Speaker Prof. Dr.

Joseph Selling, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (December 3).

2015-2016 Promoting Undergraduate Research and Accompanying Students (if papers

accepted) to the Great Plains Undergraduate Theology Conference (NB: Paper

proposals were accepted but GPUTC was canceled).

SERVICE

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY

2008-2010 President of AJCU Chairs in Theology/Religious Studies

2007-2008 Vice-President of AJCU Chairs in Theology/Religious Studies

UNIVERSITY

2016-Present George F. Haddix President’s Scholarship Review Committee. Creighton

University


2017-2018 CHPE Advisory Task-Force

2016 Medical Ethics Facilitator for Medical School Seminars (3 meetings)

2016 Mental Health Information Session

2013-2019 CHPE O’Brien Scholarship Committee

2013-2018 Women and Health Advisory Board

2012-2018 Served at Women and Health Lecture Series

2012-2018 Ethics Education Sub-Committee, CHI

2012-2019 Bereavement Ministry

2011-Present MA Graduate School Scholarship Award Committee

2005-2018 Creighton University Faculty Associate Appointment with the Center for Health

Policy and Ethics

2015 Admissions Committee for the East/West Program

2015 George F. Haddix President’s Scholarship Review Committee. Creighton

University.

2015 Facilitator for Pope Francis’ Speech to Congress Discussion

2014-2015 CHPE Visioning Task Force

2014 Establishing Chapter of “Friends of Francis” at Creighton University (access at:

http://blogs.creighton.edu/ccsj/friends-of-francis/).

2014 Reviewer for Liberal Studies Program

2014 Project Homeless Connect Volunteer

2013 Graduate Student Award Committee

2012-2013 Bachelors in Leadership Studies Committee

2013 George F. Haddix President’s Scholarships. Creighton University.

2012 George F. Haddix President’s Scholarships. Creighton University. February

2010 University Assessment Meeting, April 23


2009-2010 Interdisciplinary and On-Line Education Committee

2005-Present Commencement Ceremony

2005-2011 Senior Awards Ceremony

2005-2012 Chair: Clinical Ethics Education Sub-Committee of the Hospital Ethics

Committee

2004-2012 Hospital Clinical Ethics Committee, CUMC

1999-2005 University Assessment Committee

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

2019-2020 Scheduling for Freshman Registration

2018-2019 Chaired CCAS Rank and Tenure Committee

2017-2019 CCAS Rank and Tenure Committee

2017-2020 CAS Dean’s Scholarship Award Committee

2017 “Theology Unlimited Opportunities” Panel.

2017 Promotion Letter: Dr. Richard Miller

2017 Tenure and Promotion Letter: Dr. Sherri Brown

2006-Present Sabbatical Recommendations for Faculty (Carney and Hall)

2013-Present Incoming Student Breakfast

2013-Present Calling Student Campaign

2017 Acting Chair, Department of Theology (August-December)

2016-2017 JPS Search Committee

2016 Review Applications for the Timm’s and Jacobsen Endowed Chairs

2016 Review Summer Faculty Research Fellowship Applications

2016 CAS Dean’s Scholarship Award Committee

2016 Rank and Tenure Committee


2016 Promotion Letter for Dr. Nicolae Roddy

2016 Coordinated and Facilitated “Theology Unlimited Opportunities” Panel.

2015 CCAS Scholarship Awards Committee

2014-2015 Member of CCAS Dean’s Search Committee

2013-2015 Chair, Resource Allocation Committee

2006-2015 Faculty Senate

2014 Rank and Tenure Letter for Dr. Thomas Kelly

2013-2014 Medical Humanities Task Force

2013 Reviewing Student Grant Proposals

2013 Call Campaign for Student Recruitment (This included numerous calls and call

backs to contact and speak with prospective students).

2012-2015 Resource Allocation Committee, Faculty Senate

2011-2013 Active Participant in Core Reform Discussions

2011 Rank and Tenure Letter for Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan

2010 Rank and Tenure Letter for Dr. Richard Miller

2010 Series of Meetings Coordinating Efforts with Sioux Falls Seminary for Course

Sharing in our MA Programs.


2010-2011 Council of Chairs Executive Committee

2006-2012 Cortina Advisory Board

2006-2011 Council of Chairs

2010-2011 Faculty Senate Executive Board

2008-2010 Core Review Task Force

1998-2009 Creighton Open House: Theology and/or Pre-Med

1999-2008 Pre-Med Academic Advising Committee (Advisor)


2007-2008 Council of Chairs Executive Committee

2007 Facilities Task Force Ad Hoc Committee

2006-2007 Executive Board with Committee Chairs

2006 COAB (College Outcomes Assessment Board)

2006 Encuentro Dominicano Student Interview Committee

2000-2005 Associate Chair, Department of Theology

2003 Senior Perspective Ad Hoc Committee

2001, Spring Acting Chair, Department of Theology

2001, Spring Council of Chairs

2001, Spring Executive Council

1999 Coordinated a lecture for the “Center for the Study of Religion and Society” by Dr.

Tiyanjana Maluwa, Professor in the Department of Public Law at the University of

Cape Town, South Africa, entitled: “Human Rights in Africa: The Proposed

African Court of Human and People’s Rights.” Creighton University, Omaha, NE,

March 1.

1999 Member of the coordinating team for diversity week: Sexual Orientation:

Acknowledging our Diversity. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 1999.

1998-2002 Presentation to ROTC: The Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on the Just War Theory

1998 Member of the Coordinating team for: “Sexual Orientation: Acknowledging our

Diversity.” Creighton University, Omaha, NE, March 30-April 2, 1998.

1998 Freshman Seminar

1998 Member of the coordinating team for diversity week: Sexual Orientation:

Acknowledging our Diversity. Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 1998.

1997-1999 Member of the Sexual Identity/Orientation Resources Task Force

DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY

2014-2019 Updating Theologica Enrollment

2010-2019 Majors Fair


2005-2019 Masters in Theology Comprehensive Exam Board

2005-Present Theta Alpha Kappa Induction Ceremony

2005-Present Chair, Theology Consultation Committee

2002-Present Masters in Theology Committee

1997-Present Advising

1997-Present Writing Student Letters of Recommendation

2017 CU Sunday

2017 Acting Chair, Department of Theology, Fall Semester

2016 Chaired Committee to Revise Scholarship Guidelines for Rank and Tenure for

the Department of Theology

2015 Participated in Hiring Process for Systematics Position

2015 Ethics Hiring Committee

2015 CU Sunday

2015 Faculty Retreat

2015 Ad Hoc Committee for Revising Theology Website

2014-2015 Ad Hoc Committee for Theological Ethics and Assessment

2013 Met with Sam Galvin and his family; prospective theology major, March 22.

2013 Participated in Hiring Process for Position in Scripture

2013 TAK Induction Ceremony

2013 Review Hiring Procedures Committee (Chair)

2012 CU Sunday

2012 Teaching THL 344 for Ms. Gail Risch (2 weeks)

2012 Participated in Hiring Process for Position in Ethics

2011 Chair/Moderator: Philosophy Department Assessment Program


2002-2011 Meeting with Prospective Students and Their Parents

2010 MA Examiner: Julie Vankat

2010 Hiring Process for Two Additional Faculty Members in Theology


2003-2009 Steering Committee for Developing a Five-Year Masters in Theology/Teacher

Certification Program

1999-2006 Chair, Departmental Assessment Committee (Responsible for Developing,

Implementing, and Reporting Departmental Assessment for Theology Majors)

1997-2014 THL 250 Curriculum Committee

2008 Theology Department Report with Dr. Julia Fleming: Compiled data and wrote

introduction for Theology Department Report detailing professional activities in

the Department of Theology including teaching, scholarship, service, and

assessment (220 pages).

2008 Chair: Strategic Plan Sub-Committee: Drafted, revised, and passed Strategic

Plan through the Department of Theology.

2008 Faculty Peer Evaluations: Dr. Eileen Burke-Sullivan; Fr. Richard Hauser, S.J.;

Dr. Richard Miller

2007 Chair/Moderator: Philosophy Department Assessment Program

2005-2006 Drafting and Submitting Bi-Annual Theology Assessment Report

2006 Faculty Peer Evaluations: Dr. Richard Miller; Fr. Bill Harmless

2006 Scholarship Policy Committee

2005 Presenting Student Awards at the Theta Alpha Kappa Induction

2005 Majors Fair

2005 Masters in Theology Comprehensive Exam Board: Sean Steele

2005 Masters in Theology Comprehensive Exam Board: Dale Johnson

1998-2005 Associate Chair

2004 Theology Department Advisory Committee


2004 Chair Ad Hoc Committee: Drafting Skills Assessment Guides for Theology

Majors

2004 Majors Fair

2001 Acting Chair, Department of Theology

2001 Presenting student awards at the Theta Alpha Kappa Induction and Senior

Awards Ceremony

2001 Presenting Theology Majors’ Awards at Senior Awards Banquet

2001, Spring Facilitating and coordinating, in conjunction with President John Schlegel, S.J.,

Academic Vice-President Charlie Dougherty, Interim Dean of the College of

Arts and Sciences Patricia Fleming, and the Theology Faculty, the formulation

and implementation process of Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the mandatum.

2000-2001 Certification in Religious Education Committee

2000-2001 Committee for Developing a Masters/Certificate Program with the Archdiocese

of Omaha

2000 On the committee to plan, coordinate and execute our “Faculty Business Retreat”

1999 Chair on the Grading Committee for Senior Seminar Presentations in Theology,

November 29

1999 Drafted “Career Opportunities in Theology” description for the departmental

brochure

1998 Drafted “Major in Ministry” description for the departmental brochure

AD HOC COMMITTEES WITH SPECIFIC CHARGES

2004 Ad Hoc Committee THL/PHL 250 Syllabi

2004 Ad Hoc Committee Recommending Rank and Tenure Guidelines for Theology

2000-2001 Ad Hoc Committee for Setting Standards for Admission and Retention of Majors and

Co-Majors in Theology

2000-2001 Ad Hoc Committee for Writing an Assessment Survey for Theology

2000 Ad Hoc Committee for Theology Brochure

COMMUNITY


2014-Present Catholic Democrats of Nebraska, Omaha, NE.

2012-Present Lutheran Family Services/Refugee Volunteer

2012-Present Occasional Volunteer at Sienna-Francis for Serving Meals

1993-Present See Above, Public Lectures

2009-Present Catholic Social Teaching Committee, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE

2005-2006 President-Elect for Parish Council, Holy Family Catholic Church, Omaha, NE.

2005 OTOC House Meeting, Omaha, NE, October 16.

2005 OTOC (Omaha Together One Community) Planning Committee, Omaha, NE,

August 16.

2003 Reflection Committee, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Omaha, NE.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2011-2012 eFellow Program

2005 Seminar: The Jesuit University and Mission

2004 Values and Assessment: Developing an Assessment Model

1999-2000 Reading Group on Cultural Diversity in Ethics. Lead by Dr. Richard White

(participant).

1999 Assessment Seminar. Lead by Dr. Shirley Scritchfield (participant).

1999 “Creating Your Own Web-Page.” Professional Development Workshop and

Training, October 18.

1999 “Creighton All University Planning Day.” May 11.

1999 “Pre-Med Advising Seminar.” April 28.

1998 “Microsoft Word I Computer Course.” March 19 and 26.

1998 “Word for Windows Computer Course.” February 5 and 12.

1997 Reading Group. Sponsored by the Center for Health Care Policy and Ethics,

Creighton University.

ADVISORY BOARDS:


2015 Ad Hoc Independent Advisory Committee on the Ethics of Using Contraceptives

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

2005-Present Society of Christian Ethics

1998-2000 Society for Values in Higher Education

1997-Present Catholic Theological Society of America (CTSA)

1993-2009 American Academy of Religion

1995-1996 Medical Humanities Institute, San Diego, CA

1990-1994 Liberation Theology Forum, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

HONORS/AWARDS

2020 Honorary Inductee Alpha Sigma Nu.

2018 Creighton University Research Award

2015 CCAS Dean’s Award for Scholarship

2015 The Church in the Modern World: Gaudium et spes Then and Now. Catholic

Press Association’s 2015 Book Award: Second Place in the “50th Anniversary

of Vatican II” category.

2010 Nominated for the Grawemeyer Award in Religion for The Sexual Person

2009 The Sexual Person. Catholic Press Award: First Place in Theology.

2008 Nominated for the Grawemeyer Award in Religion for The Sexual Person

2004 Distinguished Membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

(NSCS)

1994 Ph.D. in Religious Studies, Summa Cum Laude with the Congratulations of the

Board of Examiners

1991 Ph.D. Candidacy, Cum Laude

1990 S.T.B./M.A. Theology, Cum Laude

1989 B.A. Theology, Cum Laude


1986 Carlin Philosophy Prize, University of San Diego

1986 Phi Kappa Tau Religious Studies Honor Society

1982 National Honor Society

1982 Who’s Who Among American High School Students

LANGUAGES/RESEARCH COMPETENCY

Greek, Latin, French, Spanish

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