Leo D. Lefebure

 

Curriculum Vitae

Matteo Ricci, S.J., Professor of Theology

Georgetown University 

Theology Department

P.O. Box 571135 

Washington, DC 20057-1135 

(O) 202-687-6137

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Education:

 

Divinity School, University of Chicago

Ph.D., Christian Theology, 1987, with distinction

 

St. Mary of the Lake Seminary

S.T.L., summa cum laude, 1978

M.Div., summa cum laude, 1978

S.T.B., summa cum laude, 1976

 

Niles College of Loyola University

B.A., summa cum laude, 1973

Major: Philosophy

 

Publications:

 

Books:

 

The Path of Wisdom: A Christian Commentary on the Dhammapada.  With Peter Feldmeier.  Christian Commentaries on Non-Christian Sacred Texts. Ed. Catherine Cornille.  Leuven. Belgium: Peeters and Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2011.  Recipient of the 2011 Frederick J. Streng Book of the Year Award from the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies.

 

Revelation, the Religions, and Violence.  Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2000.  Translated into Indonesian: Penyataan Allah, Agama, dan Kekerasan.  Trans. Bambang Subandrijo. Jakarta, Indonesia: PT BPK Gunung Mulia, 2003.  Recipient of the Pax Christi U.S.A. 2001 Book Award. 

 

The Buddha and the Christ: Explorations in Buddhist-Christian Dialogue. Maryknoll, NY:

Orbis Books, 1993. 

 

Life Transformed: Meditations on the Christian Scriptures in Light of Buddhist Perspectives. Chicago: ACTA Publications, 1989.

 

Toward a Contemporary Wisdom Christology: A Study of Karl Rahner and Norman

Pittenger. Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1988.  Doctoral dissertation

directed by David Tracy, accepted with distinction.

 

 

Chapters and Articles in a Book:

 

“Hostility and Friendship: Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Other Religions.”  Proceedings of Assisi 2012: Where We Dwell in Common: Pathways to Dialogue in the 21st Century.  Ed. Gerard Mannion, forthcoming.

 

“Roman Catholic Theological Engagement with Said Nursi.”  In Brill Companion to Said Nursi.  Ed. David Goa and Bilal Kuspinar.  Leiden and Boston: E.J. Brill, forthcoming.

 

“Violence in the New Testament and the History of Interpretation.” In Fighting Words. Ed. John Renard. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, forthcoming,

 

“Christian Mysticism in Interreligious Perspective.”  In The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Christian Mysticism.  Ed. Julia A. Lamm.  Malden, MA, and Oxford, UK: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 2013.  Pp. 610-25.

 

“The Infinite Ground and the Triune God in Interreligious Perspective: The Contribution of Joseph Bracken.”  In Festschrift: Essays in Honor of Joseph Bracken.  Ed. Marc Pugliese and Gloria Schaab.  Milwaukee, WI: Marquette University Press, forthcoming, 2012.  Pp. 235-51.

 

“Thinking the Divine in Interreligious Encounter: Biblical Precedents and Christian Tradition.”  In Thinking the Divine in Interreligious Encounter.  Ed. Norbert Hintersteiner.  Amsterdam/New York: Rodopi, 2012.  Pp. 105-25.

 

“Christian Interpretations of Scripture in Relation to Muslims.”  In Violence, Non-Violence and Religion: Third International Conference on Christian-Muslim Relations.  Ed. Jamal Khader and Angela Hawash.  Bethlehem: Bethlehem University, 2012.  Pp. 55-70.  Translated into Ukrainian and published in the journal of St. Thomas Aquinas Institute of Theology, Kiev, Ukraine, forthcoming.

 

Christian Theology in Medieval Studies. In Handbook of Medieval Studies: Concepts, Methods, Historical Developments, and Current Trends in Medieval Studies.  Ed. Albrecht Classen.  Berlin and New York: De Gruyter 2010.  Pp. 1339-1350.

 

“Marie-Dominique Chenu, O.P.”  In Handbook of Medieval Studies: Concepts, Methods, Historical Developments, and Current Trends in Medieval Studies.  Ed. Albrecht Classen. Berlin and New York: De Gruyter, 2010.  Pp. 2240-2242.

 

“Faith, Reason, and Science in the Modern World: The Contributions of Karl Rahner and Said Nursi.”  In The Risale-i Nur: Knowledge, Faith, Morality and the Future of Humankind. Istanbul: Istanbul Ofset Basim Yayin San, 2010.  Pp. 78-90.

 

“The Lord’s Prayer in Interreligious Perspective.” In A New Day: Essays on World Christianity in Honor of Lamin Sanneh.  Ed. Akintunde E. Akinade.  New York: Peter Lang Press, 2010.  Pp. 225-251

 

“The Resurrection of the Dead: Said Nursi and Jürgen Moltmann.”  In Theodicy and Justice in Modern Islamic Thought: The Case of Said Nursi.  Ed. Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi`.  Burlington, VT and Surrey, England: Ashgate Publishing Co., 2010.  Pp. 99-110.

 

“Stusunki miedzyreligijne w Katarze.” (“Interreligious Relations in Qatar.”)  In Panstwo Katar: Gopaodarka—polityka--kultura (The State of Qatar: Economy, Politics, and Culture).  Translated into Polish by Magda Rostron. Ed. Katarzyny Gorak-Sosnowskiej and Robert Czulda. Lodz: Ibidem, 2009.  Pp. 165-172.

 

“Wisdom, Compassion, and Charity: Augustine and the Lotus Sutra.”  Augustine and World Religions. Ed. Kim Paffenroth.  Ed. Brian Brown, John Doody, and Kim Paffenroth. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008. Pp. 173-198.

 

“Peace through Seeing Clearly: Buddhism’s Contribution to the World’s Religious Community.”  A Harmonious World Begins in the Mind: Collected Works of the First World Buddhist Forum. English Collection.  Beijing, China: Religious Culture Publishing House, 2006.  Pp. 490-95.

 

“Authority, Violence and the Sacred at the Medieval Court.” Violence in Medieval Courtly Literature: A Casebook.  Ed. Albrecht Classen.  New York and London: Routledge, 2004. Pp. 37-66.

 


Encyclopedia Articles:

 

“Siddhartha Gautama.” Berkshire Encyclopedia of World History. Ed. William H. McNeill, Jerry H. Bentley, and David Christian.  5 vols.  Great Barrington, MA: Berkshire Publishing Company, 2005.  Vol. 4: 1706-07.

 

“The Buddha.” Encyclopedia of Leadership. 4 vols. Edited by George R. Goethals, Georgia J. Sorenson, and James MacGregor Burns.  Thousand Oaks, CA, London, and New Delhi: Berkshire Publishing Company, 2004.  Vol. 1: Pp. 122-26.

 

 

Portions of a Book Reprinted in an Anthology:

 

Passages from Revelation, the Religions, and Violence were included in Vincent Sekhar, S.J., ed. Quest for Harmony: An Anthology of Religions in Dialogue. Malleswaram, Bangalore: Claretian Publications, 2002.  Passim.

 

 

Contributions to Interreligious Discussions Included in Books:

 

Transforming Suffering: Reflections on Finding Peace in Troubled Times.  Donald W. Mitchell and James Wiseman, O.S.B., eds. New York: Doubleday & Co., 2003. Passim.

 

The Gethsemani Encounter: A Dialogue on the Spiritual Life by Buddhist and Christian

Monastics. Donald W. Mitchell and James Wiseman, O.S.B., eds. New York:

Continuum, 1998.  Passim.

 

 

Articles:

 

“A Catholic Appreciation of Buddhists and Buddhism: A Personal Journey.”  Dharma World, forthcoming, 2013.

 

“Wisdom, Greed, and Generosity: Christian and Buddhist Perspectives.” Dharma World, forthcoming, 2013.

 

“The Parliaments of the World’s Religions.”  Journal of the Centre for Catholic Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong, forthcoming.

 

“Approaches to Wisdom in Biblical and Buddhist Perspectives. International Journal for the Study of Humanistic Buddhism, forthcoming, 2013.

 

“The Dignity of the Human Person and Social Justice in the Ancient Mediterranean World.”  Chinese Cross-Currents, forthcoming.

 

“The Many Sides of Christian-Muslim Relationships.”  Salaam: The Islamic Studies Association Journal, October 4, 2012http://islamicstudiesassociation.blogspot.in/

 

“Assisi 2012 Where We Dwell in Common: Pathways for Dialogue in the 21st Century.  Salaam: The Islamic Studies Association Journal, October 4, 2012http://islamicstudiesassociation.blogspot.in/

 

“Muslim-Christian Relations in the United States.” Religions: Journal of the Doha International Conference for Interreligious Dialogue, forthcoming, 2012.

 

“Experiences with Hizmet (“Service”) and the Followers of Fethullah Gülen.”  Salaam. July 3, 2012: 107-12. islamicstudiesassociations.blogspot.in/2012/07/experienceswith-hizmet-and-followers-of.html.

 

“Interreligious Relations in Mumbai and Delhi.”  Koinonia, summer 2012: www.paulist.org/ecumenism/interreligious-relations-mumbai-and-delhi.

 

“Water in Interreligious Perspective.”  Ethics and Society: An International Journal Religions and Cultures for Peace and Harmony2 (2011): 49-60.

 

“A Path of Interreligious Friendship.”  Dec. 23, 2011.  http://www.parliamentofreligions.org/news/index.php/2011/12/a-path-of-interreligious-friendship/?utm_source=Email+Updates&utm_campaign=6b8ef15532-Newsletter_30+Dec+23_2011&utm_medium=email

 

“Universities, Religions, and the Encounter of Civilizations.” Chinese Cross-Currents 8/2(2011): 102-15; also in Chinese translation.

 

“Improving Christian Attitudes toward Judaism: Part II: Post-Biblical Relations between Jews and Christians.”  Koinonia, Spring 2011: http://www.paulist.org/unity/koinonia/11_spring/improving-attitudes_pt2.php.

 

“Improving Christian Attitudes toward Judaism: Part I: Interpreting the Scriptures. Koinonia, Winter 2011: http://www.paulist.org/unity/koinonia/11_winter/improving-attitudes.php.

 

“Parliament of the World’s Religions: Melbourne, Australia,” Koinonia 35 (Winter 2010); http://www.paulist.org/unity/koinonia/10_winter/parliament.php.

 

“Reflections on Jewish-Catholic Dialogue,” Salaam: The Journal of Muslim-Christian Relations, http://islamicstudiesassociation.blogspot.com/2009/10/reflections-on-jewish-christian.html.

 

“Healing Interreligious Relationships.”  Religions: Journal of the Doha International Conference for Interreligious Dialogue, Issue 0 (2009): 68-80.

 

“Interfaith Education: Possibilities and Challenges.”  The Bulletin of the Ramakrishna Mission,

Institute of Culture 60/2 (February 2009): 97-101.

 

Insegnare teologia in Qatar [Teaching Theology in Qatar].”  Oasis, 10 (Nov. 2008): www.cisro.org/index.php?page=11&table=contributi&directory=contributi&name=contributi_doc&news=681&group=contributi&subgroup=doc_2008.  Also available in French and English.

 

“The Essence of Christianity.”  The Bulletin of the Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture 59/10 (October 2008): 446-458.

 

“Religiously Motivated Violence in the Abrahamic Traditions.  Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin 81 (2008), http://www.monasticdialog.com/a.php?id=871.

 

“Indian Journeys.” Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin 81 (2008), http://www.monasticdialog.com/a.php?id=870.

 

“The World Comes to Qatar: Interfaith Conversations in an Arab Land.”  The Christian Century 125/14 (July 15, 2008): 22-24.

 

“Catholic Theology in the United States: A Contemporary Overview.”  La theologie dans le monde, le monde de la theologie.  http://www.theologia.fr/article/index.jsp?docId-2309903&rubId=16601 (August 2007): 1-23.

 

“Theodicy and the Resurrection of the Dead in the Writings of Said Nursi.”  Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin 78 (Jan. 2007), http://monasticdialog.com/a.php?id=801.

 

“2005 International Lotus Sutra Conference Sponsored by Rissho Kosei-kai, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 24-27 May 2005.”  Buddhist-Christian Studies 26(2006): 193-95.

 

“Father, Forgive Them: Reflections on Jesus’s Prayer on the Cross.”  Chicago Studies 45/2 (summer 2006): 214-27.

 

“Suffering Caused by Sickness and old Age.”  Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin, 76 (Jan., 2006): http://monasticdialog.com/a.php?id=772.

 

“Catholic Perspectives on Suffering.”  Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin, 76 (Jan. 2006): http://monasticdialog.com/au.php?id=82.

 

“Catholic Theological Education in a Religiously Pluralistic Age.”  Teaching Theology & Religion 9/2 (2006): 85-90.

 

“Christians and Muslims: An Ambivalent Relationship.”  National Jesuit News 35/3 (December 2005/January 2006): 5.

 

“The Contribution of H.H. the XIVth Dalai Lama to Interfaith Education.” Cross Currents 55/1 (spring 2005): 83-89.

 

“The Impact of Buddhist Meditation upon Christian Prayer.” Chicago Studies 44/2 (summer 2005):169-185.

 

“The Bible and Christian Political Discourse.”  Chicago Studies 43/3 (fall/winter 2004): 313-324.

 

“Memory, Mimesis, Healing: Ritual Responses to Violence in the Abrahamic Traditions.”  Proceedings of the North American Academy of Liturgy 2004: 41-63.

 

“Violence and Healing: Roman Catholic Relations with Jews and Muslims.”  Word and World 24/1 (winter, 2004): 40-48.

 

“Journeys in Interreligious Dialogue.”  Monastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin 71 (2003).

 

“Islam and Modernity.”  Chicago Studies 42/3 (fall/winter, 2003): 322-33.

 

“Classical Forms of Islam.”  Chicago Studies 42/2 (summer, 2003): 163-176.

 

“The Origins of Islam.”  Chicago Studies 42/1 (spring, 2003): 68-80.

 

“Violence and Interreligious Dialogue.”  Radical Grace 16/2 (2003): 12.

 

“Buddhism and Mimetic Theory.”  Contagion: Journal of Violence, Mimesis and Culture, 9 (spring 2002): 175-84, plus comments in the summary of the spontaneous discussion, 185-89.

 

“Buddhist and Catholic Monastics in Dialogue: Gethsemani Encounter II.”  Ecumenical Trends 31/9 (October 2002: 12-13).

 

“What’s Changed?  Reflections on September 11, Muslim-Christian Dialogue.”  The Christian Century.  119/19 (September 11-24, 2008), 8.

 

“Favorite Poems: Wendell Berry’s Sabbath Poem II, 1995.”  The Christian Century 119/16(July 31-Aug. 13, 2002): 9.

 

“Achieving a Level of Muslim-Christian Understanding: It means moving beyond negative generalizations into friendship.” Catholic News Service Website, and syndicated column for 20 Catholic diocesan newspapers in the U.S., including Catholic Free Press (Diocese of Worcester, MA): April 19, 2002, p. 5.

 

“Sacred Violence and Interreligious Conflict: Background to a Tragedy.”  Chicago Studies 41/1 (2002): 8-25.

 

“Interreligious Impact.” The Christian Century 119/4 (Feb. 13-20, 2002): 19-20.

 

“Systematic Theology: 1961 and 2001.”  Chicago Studies 40/2 (2001): 152-67.

 

“Christology in Ecumenical Dialogue: Expressing the Identity of Jesus Christ.” Chicago Studies 39(1999): 154-64.  Expanded version published in The Anglican 29/1(2000): 5-10.

 

“Cardinal Ratzinger’s Comments on Buddhism.”  Buddhist-Christian Studies 18(1998): 221-23.

 

“Christianity and Other Religions in the Year 1000.”  Chicago Studies 37(1998): 257-67.

 

“Beyond Scapegoating: A Conversation with René Girard and Ewert Cousins.”  The Christian Century 115/11(April 8, 1998).

 

“200 Years in Tibet: Glimpses in Fact and Film.”  The Christian Century 115/8(March 11, 1998): 258-62.

 

“Awakening and Grace: Religious Identity in the Thought of Masao Abe and Karl Rahner.”  Cross Currents 47/4(1998): 451-472.

 

“Dialogue in the World.” Pro Dialogo 9(1998): 401-02.

 

“Approaches to Revelation and Theology.”  Chicago Studies 36/2(1997): 109-124.

 

“Buddhism and Catholic Spirituality.” Chicago Studies 36/1(1997): 47-61.

 

“Report of the Working Group on Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue: Conference of the Society of Buddhist-Christian Studies, July 30-August 2, 1996.” Pro Dialogo 95(1997/2): 220-27.

 

“Victims, Violence, and the Sacred: The Thought of René Girard.”  The Christian Century.  113/36(Dec. 11, 1996): 1226-1229

 

“Divergence, Convergence: Buddhist-Christian Encounters.” The Christian Century. 113/29(Oct. 16, 1996): 964-973.

 

“Monks in Conversation.” The Christian Century. 113/29(Oct. 16, 1996): 968-969.

 

“God,” “Grace,” and “Throne of God.” The Collegeville Pastoral Dictionary of Biblical Theology.  Ed. Carroll Stuhlmueller.  Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 1996.

 

“The Wisdom Tradition in Recent Christian Theology.” The Journal of Religion 76 (1996): 338-48.

 

“Mimesis, Violence, and Socially Engaged Buddhism: Overture to a Dialogue.”  Contagion: Journal of Violence, Mimesis and Culture 3(Spring, 1996): 121-140.

 

“Fundamentalist Ideas of God.”  Chicago Studies 35(1996): 5-20.

 

"John Paul II: The Philosopher Pope." The Christian Century 112/5 (February 15, 1995): 170-176.

 

"Hopes for China." The Christian Century 112/5 (February 15, 1995): 172-73.

 

"The Wisdom of God: Sophia and Christian Theology." The Christian Century 111/29(October 19-1994): 951-956.

 

"The Wisdom of God: Dialogue and Natural Theology." The Christian Century 111/30 (October 26, 1994): 984-988.

 

"Hope in an Age of Violence." Chicago Studies 33/2(1994): 152-164.

 

"Global Encounter: At the Parliament of the World's Religions." The Christian Century 110/26 (Sept. 22-29, 1993): 886-889.  German translation, "Weltparlament der Religionen in               Chicago." Dialog der Religionen 4/1(1994): 104-110.

 

"Scripture for Preaching: Preaching in Inter-Religious Contexts."  New Theology Review 6/3(1993): 64-70.

 

"Christianity and Religions of the World: Some Questions." Chicago Studies 31/3 (1992): 258-

270.

 

"Image, Concept, and Stillness: The Dynamics of Prayer." Chicago Studies 31/1(1992): 34-44.

 

Online Articles and Interviews:

 

“In Relation to Other Religions: Interview with Prof. Leo D. Lefebure.”  The New Leader, May 1-15, 2012.

 

“Moving beyond Impasse.” Theolog (blog of The Christian Century), http://theolog.org/2009/06/moving-beyond-impasse.html; June 11, 2009.

 

http://victoredwin.blogspot.com/2012/04/priest-and-scholar-prof-leo-d-lefebure.html

 

Godspeed Institute: Interview with Carole Hallundbaeck.  www.godspeedinstitute.com

 

“Interreligious Relations.”  Religious Information Service of Ukraine. 

www.RISU.org.ua

 

“Meditation and Interreligious Relations.”  The World Community for Christian Meditation

Ukraine.  www.wccm.org.ua

 

“Can Buddhists Teach Christians?”  Interview with Gayle Trotter, June 2011:

www.gayletrotter.com

 

 

Review Articles:

 

“The Promise of Alfred North Whitehead: Process, Religion, and Society.”  Review of Process, Religion, and Society: Proceeding of the Seventh International Whitehead Conference, 2 vols. Ed. Kurian KachappillyReligions: Journal of the Doha International Conference for Interreligious Dialogue, forthcoming, 2012.

 

“Derrida and Buddha: A Review of Buddhisms and Deconstructions. Ed. Jin Y. Park.  Afterword by Robert Magliola.  Concentric 33/2 (2007): 197-201.

 

 

Book Reviews:

 

Hugh Nicholson.  Comparative Theology and the Problem of Religious Rivalry.  Theological

Studies, forthcoming.

 

Scott Steinkerchner.  Beyond Agreement: Interreligious Dialogue amid Persistent Differences. 

Theological Studies 72 (2011): 918-20.

 

Christ Jesus and the Jewish People Today: New Explorations of Theological Interrelationships. Ed. Philip A. Cunningham, Joseph Sievers, Mary Boys, Hans Hermann Henrix, and Jesper Svartvik.  Religions: Journal of the Doha International Conference for Interreligious Dialogue, 2 (2011): 128-30.

 

Paul L. Heck. Common Ground: Islam, Christianity, and Religious Pluralism. Religions 1 (2011): 140-42.

 

Stephen R. Prothero. God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter. The Christian Century 127/11 (June 1, 2010): 37-38.

 

Ulrich Luz and Axel Michaels.  Encountering Jesus and Buddha: Their Lives and Teachings.  Theological Studies 68 (2007): 725-26.

 

Paul Ingram.  Wrestling with God.  Buddhist-Christian Studies 27 (2007): 201.

 

Donald W. Mitchell.  Buddhism: Introducing the Buddhist Experience.  The Christian Century

119/25 (Dec. 4-17, 2002): 48-49.

 

Hent de Vries.  Religion and Violence: Philosophical Perspectives from Kant to Derrida.  The

Christian Century 119/23 (Nov. 6-19, 2002): 45-46.

 

Paul F. Knitter. Introducing Theologies of Religions.  The Christian Century 119/21 (Oct. 9-22,

2002): 40-43.

 

James Arraj.  Christianity in the Crucible of East-West Dialogue: A Critical Look at Catholic Participation and God, Zen and the Intuition of BeingMonastic Interreligious Dialogue Bulletin.  American edition 69 (Sept., 2002): 27-28.     

 

Martin Palmer.  The Jesus Sutras: Rediscovering the Lost Scrolls of Taoist Christianity.  The

Christian Century 119/5 (Feb. 27-March 6, 2002): 46-47.

 

Robert E. Kennedy.  Zen Gifts to Christians.  The Christian Century 119/2 (Jan. 16-23, 2002):

36.

 

René Girard.  I Saw Satan Fall Like Lightning.  The Christian Century 118/34 (Dec. 12-19,

2001): 24-25.

 

Hans Küng. The Catholic Church: A Short History.  The Christian Century 118/29 (Oct. 24-31,

2001): 31-32.

 

Benedict’s Dharma: Buddhists reflect on the Rule of Saint Benedict.  Ed. Patrick Henry.  The

Christian Century 118/27 (October 10, 2001): 42-43.

 

Thich Nhat Hanh.  Essential Writings.  The Christian Century.  118/21(July 18-15, 2001): 35.

 

Richard Bernstein. Ultimate Journey: Retracing the Path of an Ancient Buddhist Monk Who

Crossed Asia in Search of Enlightenment.  The Christian Century 118/17(May 23-30, 2001): 32-33.

 

David Noel Freedman and Michael J. McClymond, eds. The Rivers of Paradise: Moses, Buddha,

Confucius, Jesus, and Muhammad as Religious Founders.  The Christian Century 118/13(April 18-25, 2001) 27-28.

 

Merold Westphal, ed. Postmodern Philosophy and Christian Faith.  The Christian Century

117/33(Nov. 22-29, 2000): 1225-27.

 

Donald B. Cozzens.  The Changing Face of the Priesthood: A Reflection on the Priest’s Crisis

of Soul.  The Christian Century 117/29(October 25, 2000): 1085-87.

 

Andrew Greeley.  The Catholic Imagination.  The Christian Century 117/28(October 18,

2000): 1051.

 

Richard Hughes Seager.  Buddhism in America.  The Christian Century 117/20(July 5-12,

2000): 731-32.

 

Paula Fredriksen.  Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews: A Jewish Life and the Emergence of

Christianity.  Christian Century117/16(May 17, 2000): 579-80.

 

Thich Nhat Hanh.  Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as BrothersChristian Century 117/2(Jan.

19, 2000): 67-68.

 

Roger Haight.  Jesus: Symbol of God.  Christian Century 116/30(Nov. 17-24, 1999): 1139-40.

 

The Dalai Lama.  Ethics for the New Millennium.  Christian Century 116/30(Nov. 3, 1999):1068.

 

Jean-Francois Revel and Matthieu Ricard. The Monk and the Philosopher: A Father and Son

Discuss the Meaning of LifeChristian Century 116/14(May 5, 1999): 51-13.

 

Wendy Doniger. The Implied Spider: Politics and Theology in MythChristian

Century 116/4(Feb 3-10, 1999): 141-45.

 

Jacques Dupuis.  Toward a Christian Theology of Religious Pluralism. Religious Studies Review 2/1(Jan., 1998): 49-50.

 

Leonard Swidler and Paul Mojzes, edsThe Uniqueness of Jesus: A Dialogue with Paul F. KnitterReligious Studies Review 23/4(Oct., 1997): 373-374.

 

Robert J. Schreiter.  The New Catholicity: Theology between the Global and the LocalReligious Studies Review 23/4(Oct., 1997): 376-378.

 

Aloysius Pieris. Fire and Water: Basic Issues in Asian Buddhism and Christianity.  Religious Studies Review 23/4(Oct., 1997): 378.

 

John Bowker, edThe Oxford Dictionary of Religion.  Religious Studies Review 23/4(Oct., 1997): 367.

 

Terry Godlove, Jr. Religion, Interpretation, and Diversity of Belief: The Framework Model from Kant to Durkheim to Davidson.  Reprint edition.  Religious Studies Review 23/4(Oct., 1997): 368-369.

 

Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue.  Interreligious Dialogue: The Official Teaching of the Catholic ChurchEd. Francesco Gioa.  Religious Studies Review 23/3(July, 1997): 269.

 

Joseph Prabhu, ed. The Intercultural Challenge of Raimon Panikkar.  Religious Studies Review 23/3(July, 1997): 269-270.

 

Don A. Pittman, Ruben L.F. Habito, and Terry C. Muck, edsMinistry and Theology in Global Perspective: Contemporary Challenges for the Church.  Religious Studies Review 23/2(April, 1997): 155.

 

Keith Ward.  Religions and Creation.  Religious Studies Review 23/2(April, 1997): 154.

 

Jung Young Lee.  The Trinity in Asian Perspective.  Religious Studies Review 23/2(April, 1997): 155.

 

Paul F. Knitter.  Jesus and the Other Names: Christian Mission and Global Responsibility.  Religious Studies Review 23/1(Jan., 1997): 47-48.

 

Masao Abe.  Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue.  Religious Studies Review 23/1(Jan., 1997): 48.

 

Stephen Batchelor.  The Awakening of the West: The Encounter of Buddhism and Western CultureReligious Studies Review 22/4(Oct. 1996): 340.

 

Raimon Panikkar.  Cultural Disarmament: The Way to Peace.  Religious Studies Review 22/3(July, 1996): 230.

 

Joseph Goldstein.  Transforming the Mind, Healing the World.  Religious Studies Review 22/3(July, 1996): 266-267.

 

Newman Robert Glass.  Working Emptiness: Toward a Third Reading of Emptiness in Buddhism and Postmodern Thought.  Religious Studies Review 22/3(July, 1996): 224.

 

Christopher Ives, edDivine Emptiness and Historical Fullness: A Buddhist-Jewish-Christian Conversation with Masao Abe.  Religious Studies Review 22/3 (July, 1996): 228.

 

S. Mark Heim.  Salvations: Truth and Difference in Religion.  Religious Studies Review 22/3 (July, 1996): 228.

 

Joel D. Beversluis.  A Sourcebook for Earth’s Community of Religions.  Religious Studies Review 22/3 (July, 1996): 229.

 

S. Mark Heim.  Salvations: Truth and Difference in Religion.  The Christian Century 112/5 (February 29, 1996): 236-237.

 

Robert M. Torrance.  The Spiritual Quest: Transcendence in Myth, Religion and Science.  Religious Studies Review 21/4 (Oct., 1995): 312.

 

Sigurd Hjilde.  Die Religionswissenschaft und das Christentum: Eine Historische Untersuchung über das Verhaltnis von Religionswissenschaft und Theologie.  Religious Studies Review 21/4 (Oct., 1995): 316.

 

Keith Ward.  Religion and Revelation: A Theology of Revelation in the World’s Religions.  Religious Studies Review 21/2 (April, 1995): 120.

 

Paul Tillich.  Christianity and the Encounter of World Religions.  Reprint edition.  Religious Studies Review 21/2 (April, 1995): 120.

 

Bernard Mensen, ed. Die Schöpfung in den Religionen.  Religious Studies Review 21/1 (Jan., 1995): 33-34.

 

Marcus Braybooke, edStepping Stones to a Global Ethic.  Religious Studies Review 20/4 (Oct., 1994): 308-309.

 

Andrew Sung Park.  The Wounded Heart of God: The Asian Concept of Han and the Christian Doctrine of Sin.  Religious Studies Review 20/3 (July, 1994): 213.

 

Joseph Mitsuo Kitagawa. The Quest for Human Unity: A Religious History.  Catholic International 3/19 (1-14 Nov., 1992).

 

S.J. Samartha.  One Christ—Many Religions: Toward a Revised Christology.  Catholic International 3/19 (1-14 Nov., 1992).

 

Jürgen Moltmann.  The Way of Jesus Christ: Christology in Messianic Dimensions.  Catholic International 2/13 (1-14 July, 1991).

 

Robert Cummings Neville.  Behind the Masks of God: An Essay toward Comparative TheologyCatholic International 2/13 (1-14 July, 1991).

 

Elizabeth A. Johnson. She Who Is: The Mystery of God in Feminist Theological DiscourseCatholic International 3/20 (15-30 Nov., 1992).

 

Robert P. Scharlemann. The Reason of Following: Christology and the Ecstatic.  Catholic International 3/20 (15-30 Nov., 1992).

 

 

Administrative Experience:

 

Fordham University 

Chair of the Theology Department, 2004-05

Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies, Theology Department, 2001-03

 

University of Saint Mary of the Lake

Dean of the Faculty of Theology, University of Saint Mary of the Lake, 1992-98

Chair of the Department of Systematic Theology, 1989-92

Coordinator of the Margaret and Chester Paluch Chair of Theology, 1995-98

 

Teaching Experience:

 

Georgetown University 

Matteo Ricci, S.J., Professor of Theology, 2006-

Visiting Matteo Ricci, S.J., Professor of Theology, 2005-06

 

Chinese University of Hong Kong, Centre for Catholic Studies

Visiting Scholar, spring 2012

 

St. Pius College, Mumbai, India

Visiting Scholar, winter 2012

 

Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine

Visiting Scholar, fall 2011

 

Fordham University 

Professor of Theology 2005-06

Associate Professor of Theology, 2001-05

Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Theology, 1999-2001

 

University of Saint Mary of the Lake:

Professor of Systematic Theology, 1994-99

Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, 1991-94

Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, 1989-91

Instructor of Systematic Theology, 1987-89

 

Editorial Experience:

 

Member of the Advisory Board for Encyclopedia of Christianity and the African Church.  Eerdmans Publishing Company.

Member of the Advisory Committee for the Journal of Catholic Studies, published by the Centre for Catholic Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2010-

Member of the Advisory Board and Peer Reviewer for Dilatato Corde, an international

journal of interreligious spiritual experience, 2010-

Editorial Advisor of the book series, Christian Commentaries on Non-Christian Sacred

Texts, 2009-

Editor-at-large, The Christian Century, 2000-

Associate Editor, Chicago Studies, 2004-

Editor-in-chief, Chicago Studies, 1999-2004

Acting Editor, Chicago Studies, 1998

Member: Editorial Board of Chicago Studies, 1993-98

Network Editor for Comparative Studies and Global Theology, Religious Studies Review, 1994-97

 

Professional Experience and Service:

 

Honorary Research Fellow and Advisor, The Centre for Catholic Studies of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2010-

 

Member of the Board of Trustees, The Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, 2010-

 

Member of the Board of Directors of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies, 2005-09

 

Member of the Board of Directors of the Center for Religious Understanding, Acceptance, and Tolerance, 2005-

 

Member of the Board of Directors of the Catholic Theological Society of America, 2003-05

Member of the Board of Directors of the Civitas Dei Foundation, 2004-

 

Member of the Advisory Board, Center for Multifaith Education, Auburn Theological Seminary, 2003-

 

Member of the International Advisory Board, Consultation for Interfaith Education, 2003-

 

Member of the Planning Team for the Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue co-sponsored by the

National Association of Diocesan Ecumenical Officers, the New York Buddhist Council, the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, and Chuang Yen Buddhist Monastery, 2002-03

 

Member of the New York Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue, 2002-05   

 

Member of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue, 2002-05

 

President of the Civitas Dei Foundation, 1999-2003

 

Member of the Midwest Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue, 1999-2004

 

Member of the Jewish-Catholic Scholars Group of Metropolitan Chicago, 1998-99

 

Advisor to the Board of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, 1996-2008

 

Member of the Faiths in the World Committee of the National Association of Diocesan Ecumenical Officers, 1994-2005

 

Visiting Scholar, University of Munich, summer semester, 1990, participant in a Seminar on Jesus and the World Religions, chaired by Joachim Gnilka and Horst Bürkle

 

Research on Buddhist-Christian Dialogue with Professor Masao Abe, Kyoto University, summer, 1989

 

Associate Pastor, Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Chicago, IL, 1982-87

 

Associate Pastor, St. Stephen Protomartyr Parish, Des Plaines, IL, 1978-82

 

 

Academic Grants and Honors:

 

Frederick J. Streng 2011 Book of the Year Award given by the Society for Buddhist-Christians Studies for The Path of Wisdom: A Christian Commentary on the Dhammapada.

 

Pax Christi U.S.A. 2001 Book Award given for Revelations, the Religions, and Violence

 

Louisville Institute:

Christian Faith and Life Sabbatical Grant, 1998-99

 

Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada:

Junior Scholars Program, 1988-89

 

Divinity School, University of Chicago:

Senior Fellow, Martin E. Marty Center for the Study of Religion, 1998-99

Junior Fellow, Institute for the Advanced Study of Religion, 1986-87

University of Chicago Fellow, 1986-87

 

 

Membership in Professional Associations:

 

Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, Trustee

ESITIS  European Society for Intercultural Theology and Interreligious Studies

American Theological Society

American Academy of Religion

Catholic Theological Society of America (former member of board of directors)

Society of Buddhist-Christian Studies (former member of board of directors)

Colloquium on Violence and Religion

Karl Rahner Society

 

Special Projects:

 

Lecture series in the universities of Kyiv (Kiev), Ukraine, October 3-7, 2011.

 

Study trip to Poland on Jewish-Christian Relations in Poland, co-sponsored by Georgetown University and the Foreign Ministry of Poland, May 2010.

 

Participant in the Summit Meeting on Muslim-Catholic Relations sponsored by the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding of Georgetown University after Pope Benedict’s Speech in Regensburg, Germany, October 2006.

 

Participant in Jewish-Christian-Muslim Dialogue sponsored by the Rumi Forum in Turkey, May 17-25, 2006 and principal author of the dialogue’s declaration: “A Statement from Ephesus.”

 

Consultant to the planning process for a Center on Religious Understanding, Acceptance and Tolerance, 2003-05

 

Member of the Planning Committee for the Consultation on Interfaith Education at the 2004 Parliament of the World’s Religions in Barcelona, Spain, 2003-04.

 

Advisor to Faith and Values Media, which distributes materials regarding trilateral dialogues among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam through television on the Hallmark cable channel as well as through resources on the internet and local discussions, 2002-10.

 

Participant and Final Speaker at Gethsemani Encounter II. Gethsemani Abbey, Kentucky, April 13-18, 2002 (available at monasticdialog.com).

 

Contributor to the joint document: “Muslim and Catholic Perspectives on Revelation.”  Co-sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Islamic Society of North America. 1999-2003; published by the USCCB and ISNA, 2005.

 

Member of Fact-finding Delegation in Israel and the West Bank, American Committee on Jerusalem, May, 2000.

 

Consultant to Newsreligion’s study of the coverage of religion in the U.S. media, Northwestern University, Evanston, 1998-99

 

Participant in consultation to Edward Cardinal Cassidy regarding the Vatican Statement: “We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah.” Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, April, 1998

 

Organizer of the Conference of the Catholic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, September, 1997

 

Participant and Final Remarks in the Third Syriac Consultation of Pro Oriente, University of Saint Mary of the Lake, July, 1997.

 

Member, Planning Committee for the Conference on Socially Engaged Buddhism and Christianity, sponsored by the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies at De Paul University, in Chicago, 1996.

 

Chair of the Working Group on Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue at the Conference of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies in Chicago, August, 1996.

 

Participant in the Gethsemani Encounter 1996, sponsored by Monastic Interreligious Dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Gethsemani Abbey, KY, July, 1996.

 

Member, Research Committee, Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions, 1991-93.

 

Consultant to Joseph Cardinal Bernardin on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1990.

 

Consultant for the Archdiocese of Chicago on the WCC Faith and Order Study Document: Confessing the One Faith.

 

Consultant to Catholics Returning Home: A Ministry of Compassion and Reconciliation, 1998-99.

 

Lectures:

 

“The Second Vatican Council and Interreligious Relations.”  Our Lady of Victory Church.  Washington, DC.  October 21, 2012.

 

“Christians in China.”  Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC.  October 14, 2012.

 

“The Bible and the Buddha: Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to the Buddhist Tradition.”  Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.  October 9, 2012.

 

“Is There Reason for Hope?  The Second Vatican Council and Catholic Interreligious Relations.”  Duke University.  September 24, 2012.

 

“The Bible and the Buddha: Christian Interpretations of Scripture in Relation to the Buddhist Tradition.”  Buddhist Discussion Group.  Tokyo.  July 8, 2012.

 

“Seeking Harmony: Approaches to Interreligious Dialogue.” Gakurin Seminary (Rissho Kosei-kai), Tokyo.  July 7, 2012.

 

“Friendship and Understanding between Buddhists and Catholics.” Minami-Tama Dharma Center of Rissho Kosei-kai.  Yokohama, Japan.  July 4, 2012.

 

“A Catholic Appreciation of Buddhism: A Personal Journey.” International Buddhist Congregation. Tokyo. July 1, 2012.

 

“The Bible and the Buddha: Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to the Buddhist Tradition.”  Centre for Catholic Studies. Chinese University of Hong Kong.  July 26, 2012.

 

Workshop II on The Path of Wisdom: A Christian Commentary on the DhammapadaCentre for Humanistic Buddhism and Centre for Catholic Studies.  Chinese University of Hong Kong, June 21, 2012.

 

“Seeking Harmony: Approaches to Interreligious Dialogue.” Centre for Catholic Studies. Chinese University of Hong Kong.  Hong Kong, June 12, 2012.

 

How is a Christian Commentary on the Dhammapada Possible?”  Minzu University of China, Beijing.  June 6, 2012.

 

Lectio Divina and Meditations on the Christian Scriptures.”  Minzu University of China, Beijing.  June 5, 2012.

 

Response to Nicholas Lombardo, “Thomas Aquinas on the Emotions: Historical Overview and Contemporary Applications.”  Chinese University of Hong Kong.  Hong Kong, May 21, 2012.

 

Workshop I on The Path of Wisdom: A Christian Commentary on the DhammapadaCentre for Humanistic Buddhism and Centre for Catholic Studies.  Chinese University of Hong Kong, May 11, 2012.

 

“Hostility and Friendship: Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Other Religions.”  Assisi 2012 “Where We Dwell in Common”: Pathways for Dialogue in the 21st Century.  Domus Pacis, Assisi.  April 18, 2012.

 

“Catholics in India: Reflections on a Visit.”  Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC.  March 4, 2012.

 

“Muslim Initiatives in Dialogue with Christians.”  Islamic Studies Association.  Delhi, India.  February 17, 2012.

 

“Hostility and Generosity: Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Judaism and Islam.”  Vidyajyoti School of Theology.  Delhi, India.  February 14, 2012.

 

“My Experiences with Hizmet and the Followers of Fethullah Gülen.”  Indialogue Foundation.  Delhi, India.  February 12, 2012.

 

“Peacemaking in Muslim-Christian Relations.”  Public Conversation with Maulana Wahiddudin Khan.  India Islamic Cultural Center.  Delhi, India.  February 11, 2012.

 

“Recent Trends in Christian Theology.”  Address to Deanery Meeting of Priests in the Archdiocese of Bombay.  Mumbai, India.  February 9, 2012.

 

“Transformations of Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Other Religions in Light of the Theology of Conversion of Bernard Lonergan.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India. February 3, 2012.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Buddhist Tradition.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.   February 1, 2012.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Hindu Tradition.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  February 1, 2012.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Muslim Tradition.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  January 31, 2012.

 

“Muslim-Christian Relations Past and Present: Historical Overview and Personal Experiences.”  Address to the Faculty of St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  January 30, 2012.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Jewish Tradition.” St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.   January 30, 2012.

 

“The Hermeneutical Assumptions of Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Other Religions.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  January 30, 2012.

 

“Paul’s Letters to the Galatians and the Romans.”  Theological Education Program of the Diocese of Vasai.  Vasai, India.  January 28, 2012.

 

“Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, and the Ties between India and the United States.”  Address for India’s Republic Day.  Seva Vidyamandi Junior College.  Bahare, India.  January 26, 2012.

 

“Journeys in Interreligious Dialogue.”  Address to the Priests of the Diocese of Vasai.  Vasai, India January, 19, 2012.

 

“Hostility and Generosity: Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Jews and Muslims.”  Address to the Priests of the Diocese of Vasai.  Vasai, India Januaryt 19, 2012.

 

“The Christian Experience of God.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  January 18, 2012.

 

“Be Still and Know that I Am God: Meditation in Catholic Experience.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  January 18, 2012.

 

“Catholic Relations with Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists.”  St. Andrew’s College.  Mumbai, India.  January 17, 2012.

 

“The Second Vatican Council and Jewish-Catholic Relations.”  St. Andrew’s College, Mumbai, India.  January 17, 2012.

 

“Hermeneutics and Violence in Muslim-Christian Relations.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  January 13, 2012.

 

“Hermeneutics and Violence in Jewish-Christian Relations.”  St. Pius College, Mumbai, India.  January 13, 2012.

 

“Mysticism in Jewish-Christian Dialogue.”  Washington Area Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Group, Washington, DC.  December 19, 2011.

 

“Reading the Dhammapada.”  Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies, San Francisco.  November 19, 2011.

 

“The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.”  Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC.  November 6, 2011.

 

“Transformations of Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Other Religions in Light of the Theology of Conversion of Bernard Lonergan.”  Mykhailo Drahomanov Kyiv National University.  Kiev, Ukraine.  October 7, 2011.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Buddhist Tradition.”  National University Kyiv—Mohyla Academy.  Kiev, Ukraine.  October 6, 2011.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Hindu Tradition.”  Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.  Kiev, Ukraine.  October 5, 2011.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Muslim Tradition.  St. Thomas Aquinas Institute.  Kiev, Ukraine.  October 4, 2011.

 

“Christian Scriptural Interpretation in Relation to the Jewish Tradition. Center for Studies of History and Culture of Eastern European Jews.  National University Kyiv—Mohyla Academy.  Kiev, Ukraine.  October 4, 2011.

 

“The Hermeneutical Assumptions of Christian Interpretations of the Scriptures in Relation to Other Religions.  Institute of Philosophy, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine.  Kiev, Ukraine.  October 3, 2011.

 

“The State of Interreligious Dialogue Today.”  Institute of Religion and Society. Ukrainian Catholic University. Lviv, Ukraine.  September 30, 2011.

 

“Religion and Public Life: Comparative Perspectives.” Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine.  September 30, 2011.

 

“Religion, Violence, and Public Life in the United States of America.” Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine.  September 30, 2011.

 

“Divine Wisdom in Interreligious Dialogue.” Institute for Ecumenical Studies. Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine.  September 28, 2011.

 

“Divine Wisdom in Interreligious Dialogue.” Institute for Ecumenical Studies.  Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine.  September 20, 2011.

 

“Integrating Comparative Perspectives on the Encounter of Christianity with Other Religious Traditions into the Theology Curriculum.”  Philosophy and Theology Faculty.  Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine.  September 16, 2011.

 

“Prayer and Meditation in Christianity and Interreligious Dialogue.”  Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Group.  Washington, DC.  August 29, 2011.

 

“Christian Theological Responses to Islam.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University.  June 15, 2011.

 

“Contemporary Catholic Theology in the United States.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University.  June 15, 2011.

 

“Diversity and Development in Christianity during and after the Reformation.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University.  June 15, 2011.

 

“Diversity and Development in Medieval Christianity.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University.  June 14, 2011.

 

“Diversity and Development in Early Christianity.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University.  June 14, 2011.

 

“Jesus in the Qur’an and in Muslim-Christian Dialogue.”  Protestant Faculty of Theology. Charles University, Prague, the Czech Republic.  May 26, 2011.

 

“Interreligious Studies at Georgetown University.  University of Oslo.  Oslo, Norway, May 13, 2011.

 

“The Parliaments of the World’s Religions: Past and Future.”  University of Oslo.  Oslo, Norway.  May 13, 2011

 

“The History and Development of the Church in the Tenth and Eleventh Centuries.”  Our Lady of Victory Church, April 17, 2011.

“The History and Development of the Church from the Seventh to the Ninth Centuries.”  Our Lady of Victory Church, April 3, 2011.

 

“Christian Interpretations of Scripture in Relation to Muslims.”  Third International Muslim-Christian Conference, Bethlehem University.  Bethlehem, Palestine, February 9, 2011.

 

“The History and Development of the Church in the Fifth and Sixth Centuries.”  Our

Lady of Victory Church.  Nov. 21, 2010.

 

“The History and Development of the Church in the Fourth Century.”  Our Lady of Victory Church.  Nov. 14, 2010.

 

“The History and Development of the Early Church in the Second and Third Centuries.”  Our Lady of Victory Church.  Nov. 7, 2010.

 

“Faith, Reason, and Science in the Modern World: The Contributions of Karl Rahner and Said Nursi.”  2010 Symposium “Knowledge, Faith, Morality and the Future of Humankind.”  The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture, October 4, 2010.

 

“Improving Christian Attitudes toward Judaism.”  The Foundation for Jewish Studies Distinguished Scholar Lecture Series, Synagogue Ohr Kodesh, September 28, 2010.

 

“Sin and Evil in the Jewish and Catholic Traditions: The Significance of Augustine.”  Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Group, Washington, DC, September 14, 2010.

 

“Christian Reflections on the Dhammapada.”  Centre for Catholic Studies, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, July 14, 2010.

 

“Christian Reflections on the Dhammapada.”  Institute of Philosophy, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.  Hanoi, Vietnam, July 5, 2010.

 

“Wisdom, Compassion, and Charity: Augustine and the Lotus Sutra.”  Institute of Philosophy, Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences.  Hanoi, Vietnam, July 2, 2010.

 

“A Christian Commentary on the Dhammapada.” Graymoor Spiritual Life Center. Garrison, NY, March 14, 2010.

 

“Christian Experience of Buddhist Meditation.” Graymoor Spiritual Life Center.  Garrison, NY.  March 13, 2010.

 

“Suffering and the Healing of Suffering in Christianity.” Graymoor Spiritual Life Center.  Garrison, NY. March 13, 2010.

 

“Interreligious Encounters in Australia and Asia: the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Melbourne and Muslims in Thailand.” Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC. Feb. 21, 2010.

 

“The Gospels as a Place of Jewish-Christian Encounter.” Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Group, Washington, DC. Feb. 1, 2010.

 

“The Experience of  Catholics in the United States.”  Thammasat University, Rungsit Campus, Bangkok, Thailand.  Dec. 16, 2009.

 

“Interfaith Dialogue in America.”  Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.  Dec. 16, 2009.

 

“Muslim-Catholic Conversations in the United States Before and After September 11, 2001.”  Office of Islamic Affairs of Aydhaya Province, Thailand.  Dec. 13, 2009.

 

“Interreligious Dialogue at Georgetown University and Catholic-Muslim Relations in the United States.”  Islamic Center of Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 12, 2009.

 

“Muslim-Christian Friendships in the United States.”  Central Islamic Committee of Thailand.  Bangkok, Thailand, Dec. 12, 2009.

 

“Native American Catholic Experience.”  Parliament of the World’s Religions.  Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 7, 2009.

 

“Wisdom and Meditation in Christianity and Buddhism.”  John Main Center for Meditation and Interreligious Dialogue, Georgetown University, Nov. 15, 2009.

 

“Christianity and Eastern Religions.” St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Washington, DC, Oct. 14-15, 2009.

 

“Christian Theological Responses to Islam.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University, June 18, 2009.

 

“Christianity in the United States.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown

University, June 18, 2009.

 

“Christian-Muslim Relations in the United States.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity. Georgetown University, June 17, 2009.

 

“Contemporary Christian Thought.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University, June 17, 2009.

 

“Christian Diversity.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University, June 16, 2009.

 

“Early Christian Developments.”  Institute on Islam and Christianity.  Georgetown University, June 16, 2009.

 

“Interreligious Relations in Qatar.” DACOR (Association of Retired Foreign Service Officers), Washington, DC, June 9, 2009.

 

“Reception and Resistance: Response to Ravi Ravindra’s The Gospel of John in Light of Indian Mysticism.”  Catholic Theological Society of American Convention.  Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 5, 2009.

 

“The Crisis in Hindu-Christian Relations: Interfaith Perspectives.”  Catholic University of America.  March 14, 2009.

 

“The History of Christian Relations with Hindus and Buddhists.”  Our Lady of Victory Church.  Washington, DC February 22, 2009.

 

“The History of Muslim-Christian Relations.” Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC. February 15, 2009.

 

“The History of Jewish-Christian Relations.” Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC.  February 8, 2009.

 

“The History of Jewish-Christian Relations.”  Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Group, Washington, DC, January 26, 2009.

 

“Interreligious Relations in Qatar.” Jewish-Catholic Dialogue Group, Washington, DC.    September 15, 2008.

 

“Church-State Relations and Secularization.”  Qatar University, Doha.  April 24, 2008.

 

“How Universities Can Contribute to Dialogue among Civilizations.”  Institute of Culture of the Ramakrishna Mission, Kolkata, India, March 8, 2008.

 

“The Essence of Christianity.”  The Tarak Nath Das Memorial Lecture.  Institute of Culture of the Ramakrishna Mission, Kokata, India. March 7, 2008

 

“How Religious Universities Can Contribute to Dialogue among Civilizations.”  College of Education, Qatar University, February 24, 2008.

 

“Conflict and Cooperation: Religious Pluralism in North America.”  Model United Nations Conference, Georgetown University, and the Academic Bridge Program, Doha Qatar, Jan. 25, 2008.

 

“Interreligious Relations in Qatar and India.”  Our Lady of Victory Church, Washington, DC.  January 6, 2008.

 

“Interreligious Relations in Qatar and India.”  The Rumi Forum.  Washington, DC.  December 12, 2008.

 

“Interreligious Relations in North America from Colonial Times to the Present.”  Dharmaram College, Bangalore, India.  October 16, 2007.

 

“Sacred Violence and Interreligious Conflict: Reflections on the Tragedy of Religious Motivated Violence in the Abrahamic Traditions.”  Dharmaram College, Bangalore, India.  October 16, 2007.

 

“Interreligious Relations in North America from Colonial Times to the Present.”  Jesuit Regional Seminary.  Kerala, India.  October 15, 2007.

 

“Religion and Politics in North America.”  University of Madras.  Chennai, India.  October 12, 2007

 

“Religion and Violence in the Abrahamic Traditions.”  Institute for the Dialogue of Cultures and Religions, Loyola College, Chennai (Madras), India.  October 11, 2007.

 

“Muslim-Christian Relations in North America: From Colonial Times to the Present.”  Army  National Guard of Northern Virginia.  July 31, 2007.

 

“The Contribution of Universities to Inter-civilizational Dialogue.”  Fatih University, Istanbul.  November 22, 2006.

 

“The Significance of Said Nursi.”  Banquet of the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture.  Istanbul, November 20, 2006.

 

“Resurrection of the Dead: Said Nursi and Jürgen Moltmann.”  Eighth Annual Symposium on the Theology of Said Nursi.  Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture.  Istanbul, November 19, 2006.

 

“Dialogues of Catholics with Buddhists, Muslims, and Jews in the United States.”  Harmony in Faith: Conference of Asian Catholics in the United States.  Crystal City, July 2, 2006.

 

“Christian Theological Responses to Islam.”  Institute on Islam for Pastoral Leaders.  Georgetown University.  June 28, 2006.

 

“Interreligious Dialogue: Lessons from the Turkish Experience.”  Fatih University, Istanbul.  May 24, 2006.

 

“Religion, Culture, and Interreligious Relations.”  Address to Danish government officials.  Danish Embassy, Washington, DC, May 1, 2006.

 

“Peace through Seeing Clearly: Buddhism’s Contribution to the World’s Religious Community.”  First World Buddhist Forum, Hongzhou, China, April 15, 2006.

 

“Father, Forgive Them: Reflections on Luke 23:33-34.”  Address to the Staff Members of the United States Congress, March 2, 2006.

 

Response to “Religious Tolerance during the Ottoman Empire.”  Muslim-Catholic Dialogue with the Rumi Forum, Georgetown University, February 28, 2006.

 

“Christian Perspectives on the Suffering Caused by Sickness and Aging.”  Conference on “Transforming Suffering: Finding Peace in Troubled Times.”  Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison, NY, February 11, 2006.

 

“Christian Perspectives on the Sources of Suffering.”  Conference on “Transforming Suffering: Finding Peace in Troubled Times.”  Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison, NY, February 11, 2006.

 

“The Ethic of Religious Tolerance: Accepting Religious Pluralism in North America.”  Conference for International Students, Academy for Educational Development.  Washington, DC January 28, 2006.

 

The 40th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate, A Call for Interreligious Dialogue & Religious Tolerance.” Congressional Task Force against Anti-Semitism, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, October 27, 2005.

 

“Chaos, Conflict, and Cooperation: Religious Pluralism in North America.”  Conference on Nostra Aetate Today: Reflections 40 Years after Its Call for a New Era of Interreligious Relationships.  The Gregorian University, Rome, September 26, 2005.

 

“Resurrection, Rebirth, and Violence.”  Catholic Theological Society of America Convention.  June 10, 2005.

 

“Buddhist-Christian Dialogue and Buddhist Studies in the United States.”  Seminar for the Department of Religion, Renmin University, Beijing, June 3, 2005

 

Response to Michio Shinozaki, “The Making of Vows in the Lotus Sutra.” International Conference on the Lotus Sutra.  Beijing Normal University, May 27, 2005.

 

“Wisdom, Compassion, and Charity: Augustine and the Lotus Sutra.”  International Conference on the Lotus Sutra.  Beijing Normal University, May 24, 2005.

 

“Martyrs, Memorials, and Mimesis.”  Bellarmine Forum, Loyola Marymount University.  November 9, 2004.

 

“The Bible and Political Discourse.”  Plenary Address to the Catholic Biblical Association.  St. Mary’s University. Halifax, Nova Scotia.  August 9, 2004

 

“Finding the Brother in the Other.”  Parliament of the World’s Religions. Barcelona, Spain, July 11, 2004.

 

“The Contribution of His Holiness, the XIVth Dalai Lama to Interfaith Education.”  Symposium on Interfaith Education.  The Parliament of the World’s Religions.  Barcelona, Spain, July 8, 2004.

 

Moderator and Final Comments for “Abrahamic Voices for Peace from the Holy Land.”  Iona College, June 21, 2004.

 

“Ritual, Violence, and Reconciliation in the Abrahamic Traditions.”  Catholic Theological Society of American Convention, Reston, VA, June 12, 2004.

 

Response to Jonathan Z. Smith, “Topography of the Sacred,” Symposium on Sacred Space in the Modern City, Auburn Theological Seminary, May 4, 2004.

 

“Memory, Mimesis, and Healing: Ritual Responses to Violence in the Abrahamic Traditions.”  Keynote address of the North American Academy of Liturgy Convention.  Manhattan, January 4, 2004.

 

“Transformation and Liberation: The Grace of Jesus Christ.” Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue co-sponsored by the Faiths in the World Committee of the National Association of Diocesan Ecumenical Officers, the Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Chuang Yen Buddhist Monastery, and the New York Buddhist Council.  Chuang Yen Monastery, Carmel, New York, October 11, 2003.

 

“Catholic Experience in Interreligious Dialogue.”  St. Mary of the Woods Church.  Chicago, IL, October 2, 2003.

 

Response to Paul Knitter: “The Vocation of the Interreligious Theologian: My Retrospective on 40 Years in Dialogue.”  Catholic Theological Society of America Convention, Cincinnati, June 7, 2003.

 

“The Lord’s Prayer in Dialogue with Hinduism and Buddhism.”  Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City, April 13, 2003.

 

“The Lord’s Prayer in the Context of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.”  Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church, New York City.  April 6, 2003.

 

“God in Our Relationships: The Contribution of Martin Buber to Interreligious Dialogue.”  Jewish Heritage Society, New York City, April 6, 2003.

 

“Barriers and Challenges to Interfaith Education.”  Consultation on Interfaith Education for a Global Age.  United Nations Church Center, March 17, 2003.

 

“Buddhist Spirituality” and “The Impact of Buddhist Meditation Practice on Christian Prayer.”  Conference on “The Buddha as Teacher.”  Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison, NY, March 8 and 9, 2003.

 

“The Origins of Islam,” “Classical Forms of Islam,” and “Islam and Modernity.”  St. Paul the Apostle Church, Manhattan, Feb. 6, 13, and 20, 2003.

 

“The Origins of Islam,” “Classical Forms of Islam,” and “Islam and Modernity.”  St. Jean Baptiste Church, Manhattan, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, and 9, 2002.

 

“Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue in Practice: Recent Models and Possibilities.”  New York Area Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue.  November 22, 2002.

 

“The Origins of Islam,” “Classical Forms of Islam,” and “Islam and Modernity.”  Spiritual Life Center of the Archdiocese of New York, Rye, NY.  Nov. 16, 2002.

 

“Islam: Origins and Contemporary Challenges.”  Fordham College at Sixty Lecture Series.  Fordham University Lincoln Center, Nov. 13, 2002.

 

“Theology in Dialogue: Current Transformations.”  Presentation to Theology Department Faculty, Fordham University, October 30, 2002.

 

“Violence in the Teaching and Experience of the Christian Tradition.”  Midwest Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue.  Islamic Center of North America, Plainfield, IN, Oct. 23, 2002.

 

“Violence in the Christian Bible.”  Midwest Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue.  Islamic Center of North America, Plainfield, IN, Oct. 22, 2002.

 

“Islam: Origins and Contemporary Challenges.”  Fordham Alumni Day. Fordham University, September 28, 2002.

 

René Girard’s Mimetic Theory and Christian Theology.  St. John’s Episcopal Church, Larchmont, NY, September 22, 2002.

 

“Buddhism and Christian Spirituality.”  St. John’s Episcopal Church, Larchmont, NY, September 15, 2002.

 

“Sacralized Violence in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.”  St. Stephen Protomartyr Church, Des Plaines, IL, April 19, 2002.

 

“Concluding Reflections on Buddhist and Catholic Monastics in Dialogue.”  Gethsemani Encounter II.  Our Lady of Gethsemani Abbey, Kentucky, April 18, 2002.  Available at monasticdialog.com.

 

“Violence in the Christian Bible.”  Mid-Atlantic Dialogue of Muslims and Catholics. Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, NY, April 10, 2002.

 

“Violence in the Teaching and Experience of the Christian Tradition.”  Mid-Atlantic Dialogue of Muslims and Catholics.  Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston, NY, April 10, 2002

 

“Sacralized Violence: Background to a Tragedy.”  Fordham University, April 3, 2002.

 

“The History of Christian Intolerance.”  In conjunction with “The Soul of the People: Commemorating the Shoah,” art exhibit by Alice Lok Cahana, Iona College, March 19, 2002.

 

“Introduction to Islam.”  St. Joseph Church, Bronxville, March 15, 2002.

 

“The Origins of Islam.”  Wainwright House, Rye, NY, March 7, 2002.

 

“Introduction to Islam.”  Mt. St. Vincent’s College, Bronx, NY, March 1, 2002.

 

Panel Discussion on “Correcting Mutual Misperceptions of Christianity and Islam,” with members of the Mid-Hudson Islamic Association.  Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison, NY, Feb. 28, 2002.

 

“The Origins of Islam,” “Classics Forms of Islamic Faith and Practice,” and “Islam and Modernity.”  Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison NY, Feb. 7, 14, and 21, 2002.

 

“Violence in Christian Experience and Teaching.”  New Jersey Christian-Muslim Project Conference on “Violence in the Life of the Believer.”  Passaic County Islamic Center, Paterson, NJ.  Jan, 30, 2002.

 

“The Origins of Islam,” “Classics Forms of Islamic Faith and Practice,” and “Islam and Modernity.”  St. Margaret of Cortona Church, Bronx, NY, Jan. 22, 29, and Feb. 5, 2002.

 

“The Foundations of Islam,” and “Islam and Modernity.”  St. John Episcopal Church.  Larchmont, NY, Jan. 13 and 20, 2002.

 

“The Origins of Islam” and “Islam and Modernity.”  St. Anthony Church, Yonkers, NY. Nov. 1 and 15, 2001.

 

“Response to Muslim Perspectives on Revelation.” Midwest Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue, Islamic Society of North America, Plainfield, IN, Nov. 7, 2001.

 

“Thich Nhat Hanh: Socially Engaged Buddhism.” Graymoor Spiritual Life Center, Garrison, NY, November 6, 2001

 

“The Reality of Violence: The Christian Experience.” Keynote address at The Casagrande Institute for Interfaith Conversation, Wisdom House, Litchfield, CT, Oct. 26, 2001; summation and response to the conference, October 28, 2001

 

Sacralized Violence and Interreligious Dialogue.” The Reinhold Niebuhr Lecture, sponsored by the Reinhold Niebuhr Institute for Religion and Culture, Siena College, Loudonville, NY, October 24, 2001

 

“The Origins of Islam,” “Islamic History and Spirituality,” and Contemporary Islam.”  Christ the King Church, Yonkers, October 10, 17, 25, 2001

 

“Sacred Violence and Interreligious Conflict: Reflections in the Wake of a Tragedy.” Iona College, October 3, 2001

 

Response to Anthony Godzieba and Jean Liddell, “Is Our Hope in Vain?  Meeting Paul’s Challenge to the Corinthians,” Catholic Theological Society of America Convention, June 9, 2001. Milwaukee, WI.

 

Dominus Iesus in the Context of Catholic Interreligious Relations.”  Annual Convention of the Eastern Regional Conference of Canonists.  Calicoon, NY, May 7, 2001.

 

Response to Imam Fawaz Damra, “Major Themes of the Qur’an.” Midwest Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue.  Islamic Society of North America.  Plainfield, IN, Nov. 8, 2000.

 

“Christian Perspectives on Revelation.”  Midwest Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue.  Islamic Society of North America. Plainfield, IN, Nov. 8, 2000.

 

“The Impact of Buddhist Meditation upon Christian Prayer.” International Meeting of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies. Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, August 10, 2000.

 

“Interfaith Dialogue: Source of Theological/Philosophical Enrichment.”  International Meeting of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies. Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, August 8, 2000.

 

MID and the Intermonastic Dialogue on the Spiritual Life: Reflections on the Gethsemani Encounter."  International Meeting of the Society for Buddhist-Christian Studies, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, August 7, 2000.

 

“Buddhism and Mimetic Theory.” Conference of the Colloquium on Violence and Religion.  Boston College, June 3, 2000.

 

“New Testament Themes for Muslims.”  Midwest Regional Muslim-Catholic Dialogue.  Islamic Society of North America, Plainfield, IN, November 10, 1999.

 

“The Gethsemani Encounter: Buddhists and Christians in Dialogue.” Seminar on Ch’an Buddhism, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, March 1, 1999.

 

“Praxis across Religious Traditions: The Use of Buddhist Meditation Practice in Christian Faith.” Martin Marty Center for the Study of Religion, Divinity School of the University of Chicago, February 17, 1999.

 

“Christology in Dialogue: Expressing the Identity of Jesus Christ.” Fordham University, February 1, 1999.

 

“Faith and Reason: Reflections on the Encyclical Fides et Ratio of John Paul II.” Jewish-Catholic Scholars Group of Chicago, November 10, 1998.

 

“The Christian Experience of God.”  First National Buddhist-Catholic Dialogue and Retreat.  Serra Retreat House, Malibu, CA, October, 1998.

 

“Repentance in Catholic Life: Reflections on Christian Anti-Semitism.”  Jewish-Catholic Clerical Convocation.  Congregation Bnai Emunah, Skokie, IL, June 8, 1998.

 

“Traditional Christian Practice and Social Engagement.” Society of Buddhist-Christian Studies Meeting.  San Francisco, November 22, 1997.

 

“Buddhism and Christianity: Partners in Dialogue.”  Lord of Life Lutheran ChurchFairfax, Virginia, March 9, 1997.             

 

“Violence and the Gospels: Interpreting the Bible in Light of René Girard.”  St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Virginia, March 6, 1997.

 

“Buddhist and Catholic Spiritualities in Dialogue” and “Buddhist-Christian Encounters: Reports on a Conversation.”  D.Min. Alumni Day.  Center for Development in Ministry, Mundelein, IL, October 24, 1996.

 

“Hope in an Age of Violence: Report on the Gethsemani Encounter, 1996.” Conference of the Society of Buddhist-Christian Studies.  Chicago, August 1, 1996.             

 

“Violence Unveiled by Gil Baillie: An Assessment and Response.”  Catholic Theological Society of America Convention.  San Diego, June 7, 1996.

 

“The Bible and Theology,” Plenary Session Address; Response to Richard J. Clifford, “The Search for Unity in the Christian Bible,” and Response to John J. Collins, “The Exodus and Biblical Theology.” Catholic Biblical Association Convention, Siena College, Loudonville, NY, August 12-15, 1995

 

“Mimesis, Violence, and Buddhism.” Conference on Mimesis, Violence, and the Subject of Responsibility. Colloquium on Violence & Religion. Loyola University of Chicago, June 3, 1995

 

Response to Carol A. Newsom: "Bakhtin, the Bible, and Dialogic Truth." Conference on the Bible and Theology. The Divinity School of the University of Chicago, May 8, 1995.

 

"Constructive Thoughts on Sophia/Wisdom." Theological Forum of the United Methodist Church, Seaford, Delaware, March 11, 1995.             

 

"Socially Engaged Buddhism and The Quest for Liberation." The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University, September 5, 1994.

 

"Awakening and Grace: Religious Identity in the Thought of Masao Abe and Karl Rahner." The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University, September 5, 1994.

 

"Biblical Wisdom and Prajnaparamita." Institute of Religion and Culture, Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan, June 22, 1989.

 

"Wisdom Christology in Light of the Buddhist-Christian Dialogue." Center for the Study of Japanese Religion, National Christian Conference of Japan, Kyoto, Japan, June 29, 1989.

 

Lecture Series: "Explorations in Buddhist-Christian Dialogue." Sponsored by the Center for Development in Ministry and the Association of Theological Schools, Dominican                             House of Studies, River Forest, IL, September 18 and 25, October 2, 1989.

 

"Reflections on the Covenant in Light of Jewish-Christian Dialogue: Deuteronomy 29:9-14; Jeremiah 33:14-16. Priest-Rabbi Retreat, Center for Development in Ministry,                             University of Saint Mary of the Lake, October 25, 1989.

 

 

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