Steven M. Rodenborn
St. Edward’s University
3001 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
512.637.5618
EDUCATION
Ph.D.Systematic Theology, University of Notre Dame, 2008
M.T.S.Systematic Theology, University of Notre Dame, 2001
B.A.Theology, Creighton University, 1996
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
theological method (political and public theologies);eschatology; sacramental theology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor of Religious and Theological Studies
St. Edward’s University
2013 to present
Courses taught (select): Introduction to Catholicism; Faith & American Public Life;ScienceTheology; Sacramental Theology; History of Christian Theology (Medieval & Reformation History); US Latino Theology; Justice, Peace & Liberation; Methods in Religious & Theological Studies
Director of University Honors Program
St. Edward’s University
2015 to present
Chair of Religious and Theological Studies
St. Edward’s University
2014 to present
Assistant Professor of Religious and Theological Studies
St. Edward’s University
2007 to 2013
Instructor of Theology
University of Notre Dame
2005
Course taught: Foundations of Theology: An Introduction to the Christian Story of Salvation
Teaching Assistant
University of Notre Dame
2003-2005
PUBLICATIONS
Monograph
Hope in Action: Subversive Eschatology in the Theologies of Edward Schillebeeckx and Johann
Baptist Metz. Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2014.
Other Publications
“Liturgy/Sacraments.” Proceedings of the Catholic Theological Society of America, 69, edited
by Ken Lasnoski, 2014: 128-29.
Review of Radical Reconciliation: Beyond Political Pietism and Christian Quietism, by Allan
Aubrey Boesak and Curtiss Paul DeYoung, with a foreword by Desmond Tutu. In Political Theology, 15/1, 2014: 105-6.
"The Neighborhood Development Center."Chapter in Living the Catholic Social Tradition: Cases andCommentary, ed. Kathleen Maas Weigert and Alexia Kelley. New York: Sheed & Ward, 2005.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Panelist: “Faculty Development that Sustains Vocation”
Conference: NetVUE – Sustaining the Theological Exploration of Vocation
St. Louis, Missouri, March 2015
Paper: “Charles Marsh’s Practical Apologetic Theology and the Civil Rights Movement” Conference: National Convention of the College Theology Society
San Antonio, Texas, June 2012
Paper: “Revisiting the Origins of Modern Atheism”
Conference: Southwest Conference on Religious Studies
Dallas, Texas, March 2012
Respondent: “Catholicism in the Early Republic: The Challenges of Nationalism, Anglo-American Connections, and Intolerance”
Conference: National Convention of the Organization of American Historians
Houston, Texas, March 2011
Paper: “The Importance of Practicing Hope”
Lecture Series: Religious Life Lecture at King’s University College
London, Ontario, September 2010
Paper: “A Negative Theology of Creation within an Apocalyptic Framework”
Conference: National Convention of the Catholic Theological Society of America
Cleveland, Ohio, June 2010
Panelist: “Pride in Faith: Religious Support for Equality”
Conference: Equality Texas State of the State Conference
Austin, Texas, April 2010
Paper: “Jean-Luc Marion’s Post-Metaphysical Revisioning of Icon and Idol: A Resource for Hindu-Christian Dialogue”
Conference: Southwest Conference on Religious Studies
Dallas, Texas, March 2009
Paper: “The Saint Joseph of Arimathea Society: Extending Theological Reflection on a Practice of Remembering”
Conference: National Convention of the College Theology Society
Newport, Rhode Island, June 2008
Paper: “Experience of God as Mediated Immediacy: A Protological Proviso on Religious Experience”
Conference: National Convention of the College Theology Society
Dayton, Ohio, June 2007
Paper: “Karl Rahner’s Contribution to the Contemporary Mind/Body Debate”
Conference: Midwest Convention of the American Academy of Religion
Chicago, Illinois, March 2007
TEACHING SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATIONS
Roundtable: “That is Wordpress!? Using Wordpress Blogs for ePortfolios, in Class, and for Faculty Websites”
St. Edward’s University Teaching Symposium
Austin, TX, August 2013
Roundtable: “Bridging Academic & Student Affairs through Living Learning Communities”
St. Edward’s University Teaching Symposium
Austin, TX, August 2011
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Administrative Committee (2014 to 2017), Creation & Eschatology Topic Session, Catholic Theological Society of America
Chair and Convener, (2013 to 2014),Sacramental and Liturgical Theology Topic Session, Catholic Theological Society of America
Administrative Committee (2011 to 2014), Sacramental and Liturgical Theology Topic Session, Catholic Theological Society of America
Manuscript Reviewer (2013), Oxford University Press
Moderator (2013), “Eucharistic Conversion,” National Convention of the Catholic Theological Society of America
Chair and Moderator (2012), “Televangelists and Missionaries,” Central Texas Colloquium on Religion Research Conference
Board of Directors (2005 to 2007), L’Arche Chicago
TEACHING AWARDS
Blue and Gold Faculty Award (2013), St. Edward’s University
KanebCenter Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (2004), University of Notre Dame
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL GRANTS
Program Development Grant for the Intellectual and Theological Exploration of Vocation(2013 to 2015), Council of Independent Colleges (NetVUE) - $50,000
Presidential Excellence Research Grant (2013), St. Edward’s University - $5,000
Curriculum Development Grant (2008), St. Edward’s University - $1,000
Departmental Fellowship (2001 to 2007), University of Notre Dame
Kinget Fellowship (1999 to 2001), University of Notre Dame
UNIVERSITY SERVICE(select)
Humanities Representative (2014 to 2016), Faculty Evaluation Committee, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Workshop Convener (2014 to 2015), Faculty Institute on Teaching as Vocation in the Holy Cross Tradition, St. Edward’s University (funded by the Council of Independent Colleges)
Faculty Representative (2014 to present), Humanities Faculty Evaluation Guidelines Committee, St. Edward’s University
Co-Chair (2013 to 2015), Admission Advocacy Committee, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Representative (2013 to 2014), Honors Program Academic Planning Group, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Representative (2013 to 2014), Common Text Committee, St. Edward’s University
Chair and Faculty Representative (2012 to 2014), Financial Aid and Student Success Committee, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Representative (2012 to 2013), Faculty Senate Committee on School Reorganization, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Representative from the School of Humanities (2010 to 2012), School Administrative Appointments Committee, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Mentor and Research Director (2010 to 2011), McNair Scholars Program, St. Edward’s University
Coordinator, Catholic Studies Program (2010 to present), St. Edward’s University
Faculty Sponsor and Steering Committee Member (2010 to present), Social Justice Living-Learning Community, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Sponsor and Instructor (2009 to 2013), L’Arche Montreal International Immersion Study Program, St. Edward’s University
Faculty Representative (2009 to 2010), Subcommittee on Diversity and Social Justice in the Curriculum for the General Education Advisory Committee, St. Edward’s University
Member (2009 to 2010), Faculty Editorial Board for the McNair Research Journal, St. Edward’s University
Member (2009), Review and Planning Committee for the St. Edward’s UniversityTeaching Showcase, St. Edward’s University
Member (2008 to present),J-SOURCE Faculty Editorial Board, St. Edward’s University
Member (2007 to present), Nostra Aetate Committee, St. Edward’s University
Member (2007 to present), Humanities Faculty Scholarship Committee, St. Edward’s University
INVITED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY (select)
“Introducing the Gospel of John” (two lectures), St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, Austin, TX, 2014
“Reimagining Worship with the Council,” Second Vatican Council 50th Anniversary Lecture Series, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, Austin, TX, 2013
“The Council and Our Call to Unity,” Second Vatican Council 50th Anniversary Lecture Series, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, Austin, TX, 2013
“Living the Sacramental Life,” Emmaus Catholic Church, Lakeway, TX, 2013
“Introducing the Gospel of Luke” (two lectures), St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, Austin, TX, 2012
“Introducing the Gospel of Mark” (two lectures), St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church, Austin, TX, 2012
“The Second Vatican Council and Catholic Education Today,” Faculty Orientation at St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, Austin, TX, 2009
"Contemporary and Historical Role of Religion in America,"US State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program, Austin, TX, 2009
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Academy of Religion
Catholic Theological Society of America
College Theology Society