Each semester, the Theology and Religious Studies Department hosts events exploring issues related to faith, religion, and ethics. These events are open to the public and are intended to highlight the work of our department faculty members.
February 25, 2025, Bauccio Commons, Terrace Room, 6:00 p.m.
The members of the new Department of Theology and Religious Studies invite you to join us for a discussion of the changes that are coming to our programs and to the UP Core Curriculum requirements.
April 1, 2025, Dundon-Berchtold Hall, Brian Doyle Auditorium, 5:30 p.m.
Join panelists Dr. Carol Dempsey, OP and Dr. Norah Martin as they present their shared work on transdiciplinary approaches to climate change. Philosophers, theologians, Bible scholars, scientists, and other intellectuals share global responses to climate crisis and where hope can be found.
March 21, 2024, Dundon-Berchtold Hall, Brian Doyle Auditorium, 4:30 p.m.
The Theology and Religious Studies department presents Mary Bruno, a reknowned author, as she presents her book to the University of Portland community.
September 21, 2023, Dundon-Berchtold Hall, Brian Doyle Auditorium, 5:00 p.m.
Dr. Carol Dempsey, OP, explores not only how various interpreters of the Bible normalize and reinscribe oppression in our cultural world today, but also how the book can be read for global justice, liberation, and transformation.
April 13, 2023, Dundon-Berchtold Hall, Brian Doyle Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Jordan Skornik, UP adjunct professor of theology, reflects on the how the gospel of Luke informs contemporary debates in American philanthropy and support of U.S. nonprofits.
February 9, 2023, Bauccio Commons, Terrace Room, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Rachel Wheeler, UP assistant professor of theology, explores ecospirituality and ecopsychology as describing specific ways spirit/mind function within human identity and the more-than-human.
November 3, 2022, Dundon-Berchtold Hall, Brian Doyle Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. Christina Astorga, UP professor of theology, will draw on a variety of perspectives to engage the topic of abortion, given the recent Supreme Court reversal of Roe vs. Wade.
February 3, 2022, Bauccio Commons, Terrace Room, 7:00 p.m.
Dr. David Turnbloom, UP associate professor of theology, will explore Hillesum’s writings and the lessons she can offer those who search for justice in a world marked by injustice.
April 7, 2022, Bauccio Commons, Terrace Room, 7:00 p.m.
Michael Cameron, retiring UP professor of historical theology, still finds the literature of Early Christians enthralling after fifty years. Join him as he explores these writings, opulent if almost unopened treasures for readers today.
UP Assistant Professor David Turnbloom examines the relationship between sacraments and justice. Using the constitutions of the Congregation of the Holy Cross as a guide, we will explore the ways in which a community that seeks justice becomes a sacrament of God for the world.
Michael R. Prendergast, UP Theology Adjunct Instructor, explores what it means to be a liturgical parish that strives to live according to the theological principle of communion. Michael has over 40 years of experience as a musician and liturgist at the parish, cathedral, and diocesan levels.
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