Dr. Marian K. Diaz Loyola University Chicago Inst. Pastoral Studies (312) 915-7457 Email: mdiaz15@luc.edu Education DMin, Barry University, 2003. Dissertation Title: Filling the Hungry with Good Things: A Local Approach to Christian Religious Education and Formation MA, Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 1996. Major: Theology Dissertation Title: Creation, Prophecy and Fulfillment: A Ricoeurian Study of Rev. 22:1-5 Completed Coursework, University of Notre Dame, 1992. Major: Language Studies Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Greek, Hebrew and Sahidic Coptic BA, University of Notre Dame, 1991. Major: Liberal Studies/Philosophy Professional Positions Academic - Post-Secondary Consulting Adjunct Professor, University of Dayton. (August 15, 2012 - May 15, 2014). Advisor. Pastoral/Residential Non for Profit. Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas Rome, Italy (March 1, 2010 - June 20, 2012). Professional Memberships Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry. (January 1, 2015 - Present). Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians in the United States. (October 15, 2014 - Present). American Academy of Religion. (October 15, 2014 - Present). Association of Practical Theology. (October 15, 2014 - Present). National Association of Women in Catholic Higher Education. (March 15, 2013 - Present). Development Activities Attended Conference Attendance, "Still Guests in Our Own Home? Women and the Church since Vatican II," Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. (November 6, 2016 - November 7, 2016). Conference Attendance, "Biennial Conference of Association of Practical Theologians," Association of Practical Theology. (April 8, 2016 - April 10, 2016). Report Generated on October 31, 2016 Page 1 of 5
Forum, "Ignatian Charism for Dialogue," Georgetown University - Office of the President, Chicago, IL, USA. (April 2, 2016). Workshop, "Safe Space Training," Department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs - LUC, Chicago, IL, USA. (March 14, 2016). Conference Attendance, "Caring for Our Common Home," Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States. (September 9, 2015). Conference Attendance, "Focus on Teaching and Learning," Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. (August 13, 2015). Conference Attendance, "A Celebration of Co-Workers in the Vineyard," St. John's University, Collegeville, MN, USA. (May 20, 2015 - May 22, 2015). Conference Attendance, "Heartland Delta Conference," AJCU, Denver, CO, USA. (February 20, 2015 - February 22, 2015). Online course, "Online Teaching Course," Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States. (May 15, 2014 - December 31, 2014). Conference Attendance, "Focus on Teaching and Learning," Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States. (August 15, 2014). Teaching Interests TEACHING Bible, spirituality, social justice, gender, practical/pastoral theology Non-Credit Instruction Powerpoint Online Lecture, IPS. (October 23, 2015). Guest Lecture, LUC, 14 participants. (August 31, 2015). Directed Student Learning Integration Project, "Conflict and Peacebuidling." (August 15, 2015 - Present). Advised: Brian Anderson Integration Project, "A Question of Justice." (August 15, 2015 - Present). Advised: Maria Chaparro Supervised Experiential Learning, "Conflict and Peacebuidling." (August 15, 2015 - Present). Advised: Brian Anderson Integration Project, "From the Loss that Is Forever to the Love that Is Forever: The Integration of Parental Death in Childhood into Spiritual Identity." (December 15, 2015 - April 30, 2016). Advised: Alicja Lukaszewicz-Southall Program Development Report Generated on October 31, 2016 Page 2 of 5
Masters in Social Justice, Committee Member, Revision of Existing Program. April 1, 2015 - Present. Peacebuilding in a Global Interfaith Context, Other, New Course. December 1, 2014 - August 7, 2015. Integration Project, Individual Work, Revision of Existing Course. January 1, 2015 - February 28, 2015. Published Intellectual Contributions Journal Articles RESEARCH Diaz, M. K. (2013). Friendship and Contemplation: An Exploration of Two Forces Propelling the Transcendent Hope and Power of the Liberal Arts. Integritas, 2(2), 1-18. http://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/integritas Other Diaz, M. K. (2014). A Third Way: The Catholic University as an Empowering Force for Global Justice (4th ed., vol. 4, pp. 15-20). Boston College:. http://ejournals.bc.edu/ojs/index.php/integritas/issue/view/850 Diaz, M. K. (2013). Review of "Reinterpreting the Eucharist: Explorations of Feminist Theology and Ethics" (1st ed., vol. 26, pp. 92-93). Presentations Given Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), Teologia del Pueblo: The People fo God in the Theology of Pope Francis, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. (April 8, 2016). Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry - Annual Meeting, Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry, San Antonio, TX, USA. (February 10, 2016). Diaz, M. K., Conflict and Peacebuilding Summit, "The Patterns of Peace," Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution - LUC, Chicago, IL, USA. (February 2, 2016). Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), An Ecumenical and Interfaith Convocation Celebrating Pope Francis' Encyclical Laudato Si', "Laudato Si The Call for Spiritual Conversion and Practical Implementation," Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL, USA. (October 4, 2015). Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), An Ecumenical and Interfaith Convocation Celebrating Laudato Si, "Laudato Si - The Call for Spiritual Conversion and Practical Implementation," Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL, USA. (October 3, 2015). Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), Glorifying God in Creation: An Introduction to Laudato Si, "Glorifying God in Creation: An Introduction to Laudato Si," Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, IL, USA. (September 8, 2015). Diaz, M. K., Crossing Over, "A Brief Sketch of Current Catholic Social Action in the United States," Zentrum für angewandte Pastoralforschung, Bochum, Germany. (June 19, 2015). Diaz, M. K. (Panelist), A Contemplative in Action: Is it Really Possible?, "A Contemplative in Report Generated on October 31, 2016 Page 3 of 5
Action: Is it Really Possible?," The Joan and Bill Hank Center ofr the Catholic Intellectual Heritage, Chicago, IL, USA. (April 8, 2015). Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), A Colloquium in Honor of H. Em. Cardinal Ravasi, President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, "Futuring our Past: The Origins, Evolution and Future of Latino/a Theology," Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States. (March 26, 2015). Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), Ignatian Teach In, "Planting the Seeds of Voluntary Poverty: The Call to Life amidst the Poor and Oppressed," Ignatian Solidarity Network, Arlington, VA, USA. (November 14, 2014). Diaz, M. K. (Presenter), Nurturing the Seeds Within: A Winter Wisdom Retreat, "'Seeds' in the Biblical Tradition," Marianist Environmental Center, Dayton, OH, USA. (February 22, 2014). Media Contributions Blog Other Lenten Blog Posts, Ignatian Solidarity Network. University Heights, OH, USA (February 12, 2016 - April 10, 2016). Panel Participation on a MOOC, National Association of Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders. Washington, DC, USA (March 31, 2016). Research in Progress "Formation for Intercultural Ministry" (On-Going). (March 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017). Study of formation approaches for faith and ministry relative to diverse cultural settings. This project will involve new data collection as an expansion of my dissertation. (Will be used for AGPIM conference in February 2016.) "Gender and the Catholic Church" (On-Going). (January 1, 2015 - December 2017). An exploration of the topic of women in the Catholic Church as coming specifically from Vatican sources. The initial focus will be on the insert on women from Osservatore Romano from the last three years. "Women in Ministry in the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago" (Data Collection). (April 1, 2016 - September 1, 2017). This research project has been approved by the IRB at LUC and I am currently conducting depth interviews of women conducting paid and unpaid work in a variety of settings in the Archdiocese of Chicago. I intend to publish the results in a book. "Creation, Prophecy and Fulfillment in Revelation" (On-Going). (August 7, 2015 - August 1, 2016). I am working on a revision of my Master's Thesis which would lead to the publication on a book. Research Interests Bible, pastoral/practical theology, gender, discernment SERVICE Report Generated on October 31, 2016 Page 4 of 5
Department Service Pursue possible joint degree with Philosophy department. (February 1, 2015 - Present). Committee Chair, Mission Planning Committee. (October 1, 2014 - Present). Committee Chair, Scholarship. (August 15, 2014 - Present). Conducted a peer review of a faculty member's teaching and course development. (September 15, 2016 - October 15, 2016). Committee Member, Hiring Committee. (September 1, 2015 - March 15, 2016). Committee Member, Student Development Committee. (August 15, 2014 - August 15, 2015). Chairperson, Grievance Committee. (February 15, 2015 - April 15, 2015). University Service Committee Member, Planning Committee for Summit on Conflict and Peacebuilding. (September 15, 2015 - Present). Committee Member, Interfaith Committee. (August 15, 2015 - Present). Committee Member, Advisory Committee Hank Center. (August 15, 2014 - Present). Supported work with a potential donor to the library. (August 31, 2015 - March 30, 2016). Committee Member, FCTL Committee on Pedagogy and Social Justice. (August 15, 2015 - January 15, 2016). Volunteer. (May 10, 2015 - May 30, 2015). Professional Service Officer, Secretary, AJCU Committee on Pastoral, Theological and Ministerial Education. (February 12, 2015 - Present). Consulation on development of the annual conference, Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry. (April 1, 2015 - February 20, 2016). Public Service Committee Member, Working Group on Laudato Si', Chicago, IL. (October 1, 2014 - Present). Support of planning and attending events, Crossing Over: Italian Style, Chicago, IL. (June 1, 2016 - July 25, 2016). US Embassy to the Holy See, Rome. (August 25, 2009 - July 15, 2012). Report Generated on October 31, 2016 Page 5 of 5