Lawrence Cunningham

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Lawrence Cunningham

John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology

Office: 437 Malloy Hall
Phone: 574-631-7137
Email: Cunningham.1@nd.edu

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Areas of Expertise

Catholic church, the Pope, the Papacy, history of Christianity, Christian spirituality

There seems to be no aspect of Catholicism, from the most trivial historical detail to the most profound theological doctrine, about which Lawrence Cunningham is not articulate and knowledgeable. His scholarly interests are in the areas of systematic theology and culture, Christian spirituality, and the history of Christian spirituality. Along with numerous articles in encyclopedias and scholarly and popular journals, he is the author or editor of twenty books, including several biographies of ancient and modern saints. Adept at explaining complex and sometimes arcane details of Church history, liturgy, teaching, governance and spiritual life, he is frequently consulted by journalists covering religious topics. He also regularly reviews religious books for Commonweal magazine.


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ND Experts: Pope Benedict's Visit to the U.S.


ND EXPERTS

Theologian Lawrence Cunningham speaks on Catholic Church fears of schism

Scholars assess Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical

ND NEWSWIRE ARTICLES

Theologian Cunningham to be honored by Neumann College

Theologian recounts some notable past papal conclaves

Professor Cunningham to be honored by Bellarmine University