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