Boston College Theology Department

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Dr. Jos Moons, SJ, who, with Dr. Kristin M. Colberg, was awarded the "2026 Excellence in Publishing Award" for "Theology" by the Association of Catholic Publishers for their co-authored volume The Future of Synodality: How We Move Forward from Here (Liturgical Press, 2025).

See: https://www.catholicpublishers.org/2026-acp-publishing-awards-winners.

See: https://litpress.org/Products/00160/The-Future-of-Synodality

Liturgical Press Explore the historical and theological roots of a synodal church and where the path of a new, inclusive listening church leads.How can the church continue to grow in a more synodal—more participative, open-minded, inclusive, and spiritual—ecclesial style? Now that the Synod on Synodality (2021.....

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/
https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-interpretation-of-kenosis-from-origen-to-cyril-of-alexandria-9780198896661?cc=us&lang=en&

Grants and Prizes – NAPS – The North American Patristics Society 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...

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

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

Launch - Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development Launch

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 to be published May 25 - Vatican News Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, will be released on May ...

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

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

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)

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

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