Michael Lee
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Michael Lee, S.J.
Assistant Professor of Theological Studies
Department of Theological Studies
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive, Suite 3700
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659, USA
Office: University Hall 3773
Email: michael.lee@lmu.edu
Phone: (310) 568-6237
Fax: (310) 338-1947 |
Academic Background
Columbia University, Ed.D. in Religion and Education, 2005.
Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Th.M. (with distinction), 1996.
Weston Jesuit School of Theology, M.Div. (with distinction), 1995.
Saint Louis University, M.A. in Philosophy, 1989.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, B. S. in Business Administration, 1983.
Diploma, Creighton Preparatory School (Jesuit), Omaha, 1979.
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Current Areas of Research Migration theology and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, U.S. Latino/a Theology and threatened cultures within the U.S. Catholic Church, theology and culture, theology of Lilly Endowment’s Christian Practices and U.S. Latino/a popular religion, the New Evangelization and U.S. Latino/a Catholicism.
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Courses Currently Teaching
After Eden: Theological Anthropology --THST 355
Theological Foundations of Catholicism -- THST 122
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Professional Bio Rev. Michael Lee, S.J., Ed.D. is Assistant Professor in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.
Professor Lee received his doctoral degree from Columbia University in a joint program with Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. He holds master’s degrees in philosophy, divinity, and theology. He researches and publishes on migration theology and the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, U.S. Latino/a Theology and threatened cultures within the U.S. Catholic Church, theology and culture, theology of Lilly Endowment’s Christian Practices and U.S. Latino/a popular religion, the New Evangelization and U.S. Latino/a Catholicism.
In winter of 2005—2006, Father Lee served as interim pastor at Iglesia San Ignacio in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He has studied and ministered in Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia, Spain, and the Dominican Republic. Father Lee won a 2010 Catholic Press Association Award for his essay on the Society of Jesus and its Father General, Adolfo Nicolás, S.J, and their reconnection with Catholics and lay people outside of the Society. He has been a member since 1984 of the Society of Jesus, a religious order of Roman Catholic men, and a priest since 1996.
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Professional Memberships:
National Catholic Educational Association
National Conference for Catechetical Leadership
Religious Education Association
Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States
College Theology Society
Catholic Theological Society of America
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Selected Publications
"Leaders Discuss Bringing People Back to the Faith [published panel discussion, participants: Robert Barron, and Terry Rickard OP, and Michael Lee]," Catholic Extension (Summer 2011), 15-17.Christian Practices and Popular Religion in Dialogue: Implications for Latino/a Religious Education in the United States. Köln, Germany: Lambert Academic Publishing, 2009. [ISBN: 978-3-8383-0582-0]
"Service-Learning: Formation in Practical Christianity," in Whatsoever You Do: Helping Students to Think Deeply About Service Experiences. Eds. Martin Connell and Christiane Connors. Washington, D.C.: National Catholic Educational Association, 2009. [ISBN: 1-55833-441-6]
"Responding to the Call of Christ: Jesuits and Apostolic Partners in Mission," in Jesuit Journeys (Spring/Summer 2009), 11-13. [Awarded 2010 Catholic Press Association, Best Essay: Religious Order Magazine, 2nd place.]
"‘Shaping Communities’ as a Christian Practice and Popular Religion: Their Implications for Latina/o Religious Education in the United States." Religious Education 103, no. 4 (July-September 2008), 456-468.
"Adolescent Catechesis in a Culturally Diverse Context." in National Initiative on Adolescent Catechesis: Source Book on Adolescent Catechesis. vol. 1 (Washington, D.C.: The Partnership on Adolescent Catechesis, 2008), 49-54. Available at: http://adolescentcatechesis.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Lee-Catechesis-and-Diversity.pdf?phpMyAdmin=42127c7fd043c66a3708134c9f5c61ca
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Latest News
Fellowship, Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA (2011, January to July).
Paper Presenter, "Johann Baptist Metz’s Eschatology: Theology, Migration, and Violence at the U.S.-Mexico Border." College Theology Society, Portland, OR (2011, June).
Invited Presenter, L.A. Religious Education Congress, "Evangelización de jóvenes: Mejores prácticas recomendadas por adultos latinos." Anaheim, CA (2011, March).
Member, Mission Committee, Catholic Church Extension Society, Chicago, IL (2010, October to present).
Member, Board of Directors, Instituto Fe y Vida (Faith and Life Pastoral Institute). Conducts research on the U.S. Hispanic/Latino Catholic youth and youth ministry. It commissioned Mexican and Mexican-American scripture scholars to write a new translation of Biblia para Jóvenes (Youth Bible). This Bible has been translated into English, Italian, and Portuguese. Stockton, CA (2009, October to Present).
Member, National Initiative for Adolescent Catechesis -- Cultural Considerations Committee (2008, November to present).
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Personal Message
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A keynote address by the Superior General of the Society of Jesus, Father Adolfo Nicolás, S.J., delivered to representatives of nearly 200 Jesuit universities and colleges worldwide (English. 23 April 2010, Mexico City)
"While technology enables unprecedented transnational connections, Fr. Nicolás also noted that it fosters ‘the globalization of superficiality…of thought, visions, dreams, relationships, and convictions.’ In response, he said, Jesuit education must ‘promote in creative new ways the depth of thought and imagination that are distinguishing marks of the Ignatian tradition.’ …He recognized that technology enables Jesuit universities worldwide to collaborate as never before – and that there is a mutual responsibility to address shared concerns, such as poverty, sustainability, and human rights."
Text available at: http://www.ajcunet.edu/ajcunet/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000000595/NicolasSJ.pdf Streaming video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcB1iwtEfQw
Streaming video available at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrMTUrs--5M
National Initiative for Adolescent Catechesis (NIAC)
This collaborative effort by scholars, pastoral leaders, publishers, and bishops aims to re-vitalize U.S. Catholic religious education for youth and their parents or guardians. This seven-year reform initiative is made possible by an anonymous $75,000.00 donation and a generous grant from Lilly Endowment in the amount of $450,000.00.
NIAC Publications are available at: http://adolescentcatechesis.org/resources/niac-published-documents/
Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
Internet Guide to Religion available at: http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/guide-headings.aspx
"The Jesuit Journey: The Path from Novitiate to Final Vows."
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