Boston College Theology Department

05/28/2026

Congratulations Michael Magree, S.J. The North American Patristics Society awarded his book, The Interpretation of Kenosis from Origen to Cyril of Alexandria: Dimensions of Self-Emptying in the Reception of Philippians 2:7 (Oxford, 2024) with the “Best First Book Prize." This prize is awarded once every two years, and his book was one of 20 that were nominated on this occasion. Michael follows Dr. Brian Dunkle, S.J. (CSTM) who received the prize in 2018. More information about the prize is at this link: https://www.patristics.org/grants-and-prizes/
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Grants and Prizes NAPS offers to members of the Society the opportunity to apply for grants or awards in the following categories: (All decisions and notifications are expected to be finalized by early- to mid-May). (1) Best First Article Prize – This prize is awarded in even-numbered years to a m...

05/26/2026

Accomplished scholar Judith Wolfe, professor of philosophical theology at the University of St Andrews, will join BC in the fall of 2027 as the Joseph Chair for Catholic Systematic Theology for the Boston College Theology Department. READ MORE ➡️ https://on.bc.edu/4n7erBm

05/26/2026

Theological Ethics alumna Leocadie Lushombo, I.T., contributed to the launch of the encyclical letter Magnifica Humanitas of Pope Leo XIV.

Launch

05/19/2026

Congratulations to BC theology PhD alum Professor Leocadie Lushombo, I.T., professor of political theology and Catholic social thought at the Jesuit School of Theology / Santa Clara University

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, will be released on May ...

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our senior theology award winners, The Dennis Tully Award winner - Abigail Felan, and The Cardinal O'Connell award winner - Molly Wysocki
Left to right, Theology Department Chair, Prof. Andrea Vicini, S.J., Molly Wysocki, Abigail Felan, and Director of Undergraduate Studies Prof. Matthew Kruger

04/29/2026

More than 150 healthcare providers and administrators, technology experts, theologians, and church leaders attended a conference at Boston College that explored the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence in Catholic healthcare settings. https://on.bc.edu/AIHealthConf

04/28/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Donald J. White Excellence in Teaching Award winners in the Theology Department, Barrie Bliss (Teaching Assistant), Madeline Jarrett (Teaching Fellow), Michael Dinsmore (Teaching Assistant), and Justin Conway (Teaching Fellow)

04/28/2026

Congratulations to senior theology major Molly Wysocki! Molly received the St. Ignatius Award for Faith in Action.

Awarded to the student who exemplified the imperitive to "Seek God in All Things," and demonstrated love for God by serving their neighbor and inspiring others within the co-curricular environment to fo the same.

(pictured) Molly and Prof. Kristin Heyer, Joseph Chair in Theology

04/24/2026

Dr. Judith Wolfe will join our department in Fall 2027 as Joseph Professor of Catholic Systematic Theology.

04/09/2026

Academically distinguished members of the Sophomore Class who have achieved an academic ranking, placing them in the top three percent of their class, are selected by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Most have also received the recognition and nomination of their major departments.
Please join us in congratulating Theology students, Mackenzie Bellows, Nilgun Colak, and Max Jellineck-Knight
Left to right: Director of Undergraduate Studies Prof. Matthew Kruger, Mackenzie Bellows, Nilgun Colak, Theology Dept. Chairperson Prof. Andrea Vicini, S.J.
Not pictured, but also a sophomore scholar theology major: Max Jellinek-Knight

01/30/2026

Le Moyne College will host a lecture titled Transgender Identity, Science, and Catholic Ethics on February 6, 2026 from 3:30–4:30 PM featuring Boston College theologian Lisa Sowle Cahill, Ph.D., discussing the intersection of contemporary understandings of gender with Catholic ethical thought. The lecture aims to explore how scientific perspectives on transgender identity engage with Catholic moral teachings and to foster thoughtful dialogue within the community.

Lisa Sowle Cahill, Ph.D., is the J. Donald Monan, S.J., Professor, Theology Department, Boston College. Dr. Cahill is a past president of the Catholic Theological Society of America and of […]