Theology for Teachers

How can we share a Christian vision of sexuality with students who are bombarded with society's objectionable and objectifying view of sex. Reviewing recent studies on hookup culture, sexual activity, pornography, and sexual violence, Dr. Marcus Mescher asks how students can learn genuine authenticity, vulnerability, loyalty, and love.

Dr. Marcus Mescher introduces the topic of Christian sexuality by exploring the broader social context of our students--members of "Generation Z" who have grown up tethered to a screen in a world marked by instant gratification, relativism, and religious disaffiliation.

Dr. Beth Rath examines the underlying philosophical presuppositions behind the apparent conflict between science and religion, and offers a step-by-step method for seeking consonance between the two.

Dr. Beth Rath challenges the narrative of conflict between science and religion by exploring examples of cooperation between the two.

How many dogmas are there? What's the difference between a dogma and a doctrine. Dr. Richard Gaillardetz explains the magisterium, the hierarchy of truths, and the obligations of teachers and other ministers when presenting church teaching.

Dr. Richard Gaillardetz discusses Vatican II's vision of revelation as God's personal encounter with us. According to this vision, Pope Francis reflects, doubt can actually become an enlivening force in the church.

Award-winning journalist and producer Colleen Dulle discusses her experiences as a young Catholic activist and suggests resources for introducing students to the Church's rich tradition of social justice advocacy.

Gail Roussey, Associate Director of Campus Ministry and Coordinator of Liturgy at John Carroll University, discusses ways to pray and ways to teach prayer in today's religiously diverse classrooms.

Dr. Krista Stevens shares her experience leading students through difficult discussions involving race, with ideas on how to move the conversation from the interpersonal to the structural dimensions of racism.

Archbishop Fitzgerald (past president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue) discusses ways to introduce students to Islam--including helpful strategies for reading the Qur'an.

Dr. Christopher McMahon discusses how the student's experience of the Paschal Mystery--God's saving love for us--serves as the animating center of the theological classroom.

Dr. Tracey Lamont discusses recent studies on the faith lives of youth and young adults. She asks how developmental psychology sheds encouraging light on what are not always encouraging statistics--suggesting strategies for those who teach and minister among young people today.