Associate Professor
John Laurance, S.J. (Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1983), [Systematics/Ethics], specializes in the theology and history of Christian liturgy. He has authored one book ('Priest' as Type of Christ [Peter Lang, 1984]), edited four others (e.g., Introduction to Theology [Pearson, 2000]), and published nineteen scholarly articles (e.g., "The Eucharist as Imitation of Christ," Theological Studies 47 [1986]; "The Assembly as Liturgical Symbol," Louvain Studies 22 [1997]; "Catherine Bell and Liturgical Theology," Antiphon 2 [1999]; and "The Eucharist and Eucharistic Adoration," Louvain Studies 26 [2001]) along with numerous book reviews.
He is currently editing volumes in the Lex Orandi series on the sacraments (Liturgical Press) for which he also engaged in writing the Eucharist volume. He has recently been named the Chair of the Department.
Teaching Fields
- Liturgical Studies
- Sacramental Theology
- Eucharist
Office Location & Contact
- Coughlin Hall 208
(414) 288-3734
john.laurance@marquette.edu
Office Hours
- Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Sabbatical
Teaching Schedule
- Fall 2008 and Spring 2009
Sabbatical
Theology Department Mission Statement
Marquette University defines itself as Christian, Catholic, Jesuit, urban, and independent. The Department of Theology functions within the university to investigate and understand the Catholic tradition, its relation to other Christian communions, and to other religions of the world. Read more of our mission statement.
