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Rev. Michael Fahey, S.J.
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Michael A. Fahey, S.J.Michael A. Fahey, S.J. , (Dr. theol., University of Tübingen, 1970), [Systematics/Ethics], formerly dean and professor of theology at St. Michael's College, University of Toronto, is Emmett Doerr Chair in Catholic Theology, and a specialist in ecclesiology and ecumenism, especially as regards relations between the churches of the East and the West. He served as editor of the journal Theological Studies from 1996 through 2005. He is a former president of the Catholic Theological Society of America as well as of the American Theological Society. He majored in classics at Boston College, studied philosophy at the University of Louvain, Belgium, and received a licentiate in theology from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology. He obtained his doctorate in theology at Tübingen. Besides numerous articles in theological journals, he has published several books, including Cyprian and the Bible: A Study in Third-Century Exegesis; Trinitarian Theology East and West; Catholic Perspectives on Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry; “Church” in Systematic Theology: Roman Catholic Perspectives, ed. F.S. Fiorenza and J. Galvin (Minneapolis: Fortress, 1992); Ecumenism (1993); and Orthodox and Catholic Sister Churches (1996).  He is currently writing a book on the primacy of Rome and the churches of the East, as well as a monograph on confirmation (Liturgical Press). Recently published articles include: “Modelli Dell'Appartenenza,” Communione: Ecclesiale e Appartenenza (Rome: Citta Nuova, 2002) pp. 39-57.

Teaching Fields

  • Systematic Theology
  • Ecumenism
  • Eastern Christianity

Office Location & Contact

Office Hours

  • During the summer, please contact the main department office (414-288-7170)

Teaching Schedule

  • On summer break

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