Father Thomas G. Guarino, STD
Professor of Systematic Theology
"to transmit Catholic intellectual tradition while conversing charitably with all viewpoints"
Articles by Fr. Guarino:
Rolling Stone, Alan Dershowitz, and Catholic Priests
Priests "Credibly" Accused?
False Accusations and the Priesthood
Misjudgment in Boston
Protecting the Innocent
The Priesthood and Justice
Why Avery Dulles Matters
Profile
Fr. Guarino's research focuses on the area at the borderline of philosophy and theology, asking questions such as: What is the proper role of philosophical thinking in theology?; What is the nature of interpretation?; How is truth to be understood?; How can human language be applied to God?; May we speak of a perduring identity throughout history and temporality? My teaching seeks to communicate to students the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition while highlighting the intense commitment of Catholicism to ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue, and, indeed, to fruitful and charitable exchanges with all men and women, regardless of belief.
Education
- S.T.D., The Catholic University of America
- S.T.L., The Catholic University of America
- S.T.B., Gregorian University (Rome)
- B.A., Seton Hall University
Academic Distinctions
- Invited as Fellow of the Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, NJ (2002).
- Elected as theological co-chairman of the bi-lateral ecumenical group, Evangelicals and Catholics Together (ECT) (2009).
- Appointed to the Board of The Center for Catholic and Evangelical Dialogue (2009).
- Received Lilly Foundation and Association of Theological Schools Research Grants (several from 1989 onward).
- Researcher of the Year Award, School of Theology (2004 and 2009).