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Kathleen A. Cahalan Associate Professor of Theology, 2000- B.A., Mundelein College, 1983; M.A., University of Chicago Divinity School, 1985; Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School, 1998 |
Recent courses taught:
Introduction to Pastoral Care (Fall 2009)
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry (Spring 2009, Fall 2008)
Recent publications:
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Formed in the Image of Christ: (Collegeville: Liturgical Press, 2004). |
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Projects That Matter: Successful Planning and Evaluation for Religious Organizations (Bethesda: The Alban Institute, 2003). |
Articles:
"Mapping the Field of Practical Theology," with James Nieman, and "Introducing Ministry and Fostering Integration: Teaching the Book-ends of the Masters of Divinity Program," in For Life Abundant: Practical Theology, Theological Education, and Christian Ministry (Eerdmans, forthcoming 2008).
"Creating Space to Listen to God's Call: Discernment in Youth Ministry," in Growing Souls: Experiments in Contemplative Youth Ministry, ed. Mark Yaconelli (Zondervan, 2007): 148-169.
“Strengthening Congregational Ministry: A Program to Enhance Theological Schools’ Capacities to Prepare Congregational Leadership, 1999-2003,” Summary Reports of Lilly Endowment Grant Programs, January, 2005.
“Theological Education for Vital Parish Communities: Lessons from Nine Catholic Seminaries,” Seminary Journal, Vol. 12, No. 1 (Spring 2006).
“Strengthening Congregational Ministry: A Program to Enhance Theological Schools’ Capacities to Prepare Congregational Leadership, 1999-2003,” Theological Education, Vol. 41 (Supplement 2006).
“Toward a Fundamental Theology of Ministry,” Worship 80/2 (March 2006): 102-20.
“Three Approaches to Practical Theology, Theological Education and the Church’s Ministry,” International Journal of Practical Theology, 9/1 (2005): 64-94.
Book Reviews:
Christian Smith, Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. New York: Oxford University Press, 2005. Review in Worship, 79/6 (November 2005) 567-70.
Robert L. Browning and Roy A. Reed, Forgiveness, Reconciliation and Moral Course: Motives and Designs for Ministry in a Troubled World. Wm. B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2004. Review in Worship, 79/4 (July 2005) 372-74.
Edward P. Hahnenberg, Ministries: A Relational Approach. Crossroad Pub. Co., 2003. Review in Worship, 79/4 (July 2005) 378-80.
Presentations:
“Toward a Theology of Ministry,” Callings Conference Keynote, Mount Saint Mary’s University, March 6, 2008.
"Toward a Contemporary Catholic Theology of Vocation," Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry, San Antonio, Texas, February 22, 2008.
"Beyond Pastoral Theology: Why Catholics Should Embrace Practical Theology," Theology for Church and Society Conference: Developing Resources for Pastoral and Practical Theology," Heythrop College, University of London, November 25, 2007.
"Stewards of Discipleship: Toward a Thology of Ministry, "Keynote Address, National Association of Lay Ministry, June 2, 2006.
“Ministry and Discipleship in the Parish,” St. Augustine’s Parish, St. Cloud, Minnesota, February 15, 2006.
“Is the Parish Obsolete?” Our Lady of Grace, Edina, Minnesota, February 2, 2006.
“The Priesthood in a Time of Change and Challenge,” FADICA Membership Meeting (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities), Beverly Hills, California, January 27, 2006.
“Ministry and Discipleship,” Advent Day of Reflection, Winona Diocese, December 1, 2005.
“Equipping the Saints: Ministry and Discipleship,” Keynote Address, Fund for Theological Education, September 15, 2005.
“Transformation of the Body in Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic Discourse,” Respondent, Comparative Theology Program Group, Catholic Theological Society of America, June 11, 2005.
“Strengthening Congregational Ministry: A Report on the Program to Enhance Theological Schools’ Capacities to Prepare Congregational Leadership, 1999-2003,” 2005 Forum, Indianapolis, Indiana, January 27, 2005.
“Practical Theology and Contemporary American Christianity,” History of American Christian Practice Project, Final Conference, University of North Carolina, October 23, 2004.
“Learning Through Evaluation,” Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Program, Indianapolis, Indiana, September 30, 2004.
“Theological Reflections on the Youth Ministry and Spirituality Project,” San Anselmo, California, June 5, 2004.
Honors, Awards, Notable Activies:
President, Association of Practical Theology, 2006-2008 (President-elect, 2004-2006)
Grant awarded by Lilly Endowment, Inc., “Research in Practical Theology, Theological Education and Ministry and Continuing Efforts in Evaluation;” July 1, 2005-June 30, 2008.
2005 Book Award, Catholic Press Association, Second Place: Theology Formed in the Image of Christ: The Sacramental-Moral Theology of Bernard Häring. Collegeville, Minnesota: Liturgical Press, 2004
Member, International Association of Practical Theology, nominated and accepted 2005
Member, Practical Theology and Christian Ministry Seminar, Valparaiso Project on the Education and Formation of People of Faith, 2004-2006
