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B.S., M.A., Ph.D. cand., Marquette University

Assistant Professor of Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville

 

PUBLICATIONS

• "Ending Renal Dialysis: Ethical Issues in Refusing Life-Sustaining Treatment," in Life and Learning IX, ed. Joseph W. Koterski (Washington, DC: University Faculty for Life, 2000), 59-78.
• "The Role of Mercy in a Culture of Life: John Paul II on Capital Punishment," in Life and Learning VIII, ed. Joseph W. Koterski (Washington, DC: University Faculty for Life, 1999), 405-442.
• "The Nuptial Eschatology of Revelation 19-22," Catholic Biblical Quarterly 60 (1998): 301-18.
• "The Incompatibility of Contraception with Respect for Life," in Life and Learning VII, ed. Joseph W. Koterski (Washington, DC: University Faculty for Life, 1998), 80-126.
• "The Politics of a Culture of Life," in Life and Learning VI, ed. Joseph W. Koterski (Washington, DC: University Faculty for Life, 1997), 245-66.
• "Giving the Devil his Due?: St. Anselm on Justice and Satisfaction," New Blackfriars 78 (1997): 178-86.
• With William S. Kurz, "The Use of Scripture in the Catechism of the Catholic Church," Communio 23 (1996): 480-507.

   

RECENT PRESENTATIONS/ACTIVITIES

• Presentation on "Ethical Aspects of Palliative and End-of-Life Care" as part of "A Multidisciplinary Approach to Making the management of Palliative and End-of-Life Care EASIER" symposium, Franciscan University (in partnership with Weirton Medical Center), April 2002.
• Participated in, and introduced session on "What does Sacred Scripture teach about capital punishment" at, Capital Punishment Seminar sponsored by Notre Dame Law School and the American Public Philosophy Institute, South Bend, Indiana, April 2002.
• Talks as part of Lent Scripture study series at Holy Family Parish, Steubenville, February-March 2002.
• Presentation on "Just War and the Death Penalty: Moral and Theological Considerations" as part of "Catholics and Today's Cultural Issues" workshop series sponsored by Layton Study Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, March 2002.
• Presentation on Catholic theology of/teaching on the morality of war as part of panel on "Our National Crisis: A Catholic Response," Franciscan University, February 2002.
• Talk on Catholic social teaching to RCIA class, Holy Family Parish, Steubenville, January 2002.
• Talk as part of Advent Scripture study series at Holy Family Parish, Steubenville, December 2001.
• Talk on end-of-life issues to pre-medical student group, Franciscan University, November 2001.
• Participated in the Religion/Philosophy/Theology Consultation of the Reaffirming Marriage Initiative of the Marriage Law Project at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Washington, DC, January 2001.
• Presentation on "Personalism and Modern Natural Law Theory," Conference on Christian Philosophy 2000: Christian Personalism, Franciscan University, November 2000.
• Talk as part of panel on "Pro-Life Voting" to "Vitae" discussion group, Franciscan University, October 2000.
• Talk on "What is the Culture of Death?" to "Vitae" discussion group, Franciscan University, September 2000.
• Talk on "Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Human Dignity," as part of panel on "Reproductive Technologies: Moral Analysis and Pastoral Response," Diocesan Pro-Life/Respect Life Directors and State Catholic Conference Directors Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, August 2000.
• Member, Board of Directors. University Faculty for Life, June 2000-.
• Talk on John Paul II on capital punishment, pro-life conference, Franciscan University, February 2000.
• Talk on John Paul II on capital punishment, Human Life Concerns meeting, Franciscan University, November 1999.
• Talk on Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Family Life Council of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, November 1999.

 

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