Department of Theology at Dominican

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Claudia Herrera-Montero, Associate Professor of Theology, who received the Mother Evelyn Murphy Excellence in Teaching Award at Dominican's Commencement yesterday!!! We are so glad that she is here to illuminate and inspire our students!

06/13/2025

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Dr Claudia Helena Herrera , Assistant Professor of Theology! So wonderful to have such a vibrant and innovative scholar in the Dominican community.

05/16/2025

How's this for a distinguished alumnus?

Together with Pope Leo XIV's alma mater, Catholic Theological Union, Dominican University offers an accelerated pathway to earn both your bachelor’s degree and a master’s in Hispanic Theology. We're honored by this connection and the shared commitment to theological excellence.

Interested in learning at the same school our new pope did? We can help you with that. Check out all the details: https://www.dom.edu/academics/majors-programs/accelerated-program-with-catholic-theological-union

04/24/2025

Join us in congratulating Theology Minor Elizabeth Martinez, who was recently accepted into the Northwestern Summer Pre-Law Academy, held at Pritzker School of Law!
During this intensive program, Elizabeth will have the chance to meet with legal professionals and learn about law school admissions. She is currently majoring in Political Science, with minors in Women and Gender Studies and Pre-Law, as well. Way to go, Elizabeth!

04/23/2025

A summative achievement. Theology and Psychology double major Rachel Esser presented her senior project on conversion narratives at this year's Scholarship and Ideas Expo at Dominican. The project was overseen by Dr's Claudia Helena Herrera and Persis Driver.

04/22/2025

Celebrating the incredible work of six Dominican students who took part in a panel at the Scholarship and Ideas Expo, "College-age Latinas Making Sense of US Latina and Mujerista Theological Scholarship." Cheers to Dr. Claudia Helena Herrera for guiding and sponsoring the panel that originated from her Latina Theology and Spirituality class.
Panelists: Elizabeth Martinez, Andrea Calderon, Fatima Calderon, Allison Cruz, and Abril Gaytan.
Presider: Yesenia Muros

04/21/2025

It will take decades and volumes of literature to offer reflection worthy of a papacy and personality that was as era-shaping as that of Pope Francis, the first of his name; the first Latin American Pope in history. For now, as we process this loss, let us consider what Francis provided.
Rarely does such a leader rise that all can look towards and appreciate, not only as a revered expert, but as a supremely wonderful pastor who cared deeply for all people and made a point to welcome the powerless and those on the margins.
Pope Francis preached the Gospel with his life as much as he did with his words.
While we mourn his passing, we celebrate his powerful impact on the Church and world. May his memory be eternal.

04/14/2025

If you are looking for an illuminating and inspiring reflection for Holy Week, look no further than this piece in Commonweal, written by Dr. Claudia Herrera-Montero, Assistant Professor of Theology here at Dominican.

How can we continue to imagine eschatological glimpses of hope, particularly when the events of the Passion continue happening in this world?

04/06/2025

This year, our department has been blessed to have Dr. Craig Ford, Jr., Assistant Professor of Theology and Religion at Saint Norbert College, as the 2025 Lund Gill Chair.
On Monday, Apr 7, at 6pm, Dr. Ford will present the 2025 Lund Gill Lecture, "Our Transgender Moment in the U.S. Catholic Church: Towards New Solidarities in a Divided World."
Dr. Ford teaches courses in Christian ethics, ecclesiology, and gender and sexuality. He has published widely on the intersection of q***r theory, critical race theory, and the Catholic moral tradition.
The Lund Gill lecture is free, but registration is required. To register, complete the form here:

Craig A. Ford, Jr.The Lund Gill Lecture.