Patrick R. Manning
Curriculum Vitae
Boston College
Philosophy Department
Stokes Hall N222
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Walsh Hall 300
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
manninpi@bc.edu
440-781-7190
_________ EDUCATION
2011-2015
Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Education, Boston College
2009-2011
Master of Theological Studies in Systematic Theology, University of Notre Dame
2007-2009
Master of Education in Secondary Education, University of Notre Dame
2003-2007
Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Liberal Studies, Magna cum laude, University of
Notre Dame
_________ PUBLICATIONS
Academic/Professional Publications:
2014
“Engaging Our Symbols, Sharing Our World: Forming Young People Around
Symbols for Participation in the Public Sphere,” Religious Education 109(4).
2014
“Forming the Whole Disciple: A Guide to Crafting a Truly Holistic Catholic
Religious Education,” Catholic Education 17(2).
2012
“Invitation to Discipleship: Educating for Virtue in Catholic Classrooms,” Lumen et
Vita 2(1).
2012
“That Your Education May Be Complete: Implementing the Bishops’ Curriculum
Framework in Continuity with the Christian Teaching Tradition,” Catholic Education
15(2).
Popular Publications:
2014
“Truth and Truthiness: What Catholic Catechists Can Learn from Stephen Colbert,”
America 210(3).
2012
“Growing in Faith Along the Way: Pilgrimage as Education in Faith,” C21 Resources,
Fall 2012.
2011
“André the Educator,” Pillars 21.
Textbooks:
Forthcoming Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ, ed. Thomas H. Groome (Frisco, TX: Veritas)
(contributing writer)
2015
Living as a Disciple of Jesus in Society, ed. Thomas H. Groome (Frisco, TX: Veritas)
Blogs:
2014-Present Millennial, http://millennialjournal.com, Contributing blogger
2013-14
Walking in Wonder, http://walkingwonder.blogspot.com, Founder
_________ CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2015
Panel: “Voices from the Future of Catholic Higher Education.” Institute for
Administrators in Catholic Higher Education: Boston College. July 16. (Invited
presentation)
2014
“Sexting, Symbols, and Sanctification: The Role of Religious Education in the
Making and Un-making of Violent Imaginations.” Religious Education
Association Annual Meeting: Chicago, IL. November 8.
2014
“The Evangelizing Symbol: Reinvigorating the Gospel Proclamation for a
Disoriented World.” College Theology Society Annual Convention: Saint Vincent
College. May 31.
2013
“Engaging Our Symbols, Sharing Our World: Forming Young People Around
Religious Symbols for Participation in the Public Sphere.” Religious Education
Association Annual Meeting: Boston, MA. November 9.
2013
“Symbols and the Meaning of Life: On the Need for Psychic Conversion in a PostChristian, Image-saturated Culture.” Lonergan on the Edge Conference: Marquette
University. September 21.
_________ COURSES TAUGHT
2009-2015
Teaching Religion in Catholic Schools, Adjunct Faculty
Required course for religion teachers in M.Ed. program (University of Notre Dame)
Fall 2014
Theological Foundations in Practical Perspective, Teaching Assistant
Prof. Colleen Griffith (Boston College)
Graduate-level theology course
Spring 2014
Theological Anthropology and the Body, Teaching Assistant
Prof. Colleen Griffith (Boston College)
Graduate-level theology course
Fall 2013
Sharing Faith in Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry, Teaching Assistant
Prof. Thomas Groome (Boston College)
Graduate-level course in religious education
Fall 2010
Catholicism, Graduate Assistant
Fr. Richard McBrien (University of Notre Dame)
Undergraduate course on the Catholic faith
2007-2009
Religion I, Religion II, English I, English II, Spanish I, Teacher
Required high school courses (Bishop Byrne High School, Memphis, TN)
Summer 2005 Religion, Reading, Mathematics, Teacher
Summer education program for local disadvantaged youth
(Jesuit Higher Achievement Program, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, NYC, NY)
_________ OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2015-2016
2015
Resident Minister, Walsh Hall, Boston College
Coordinator/Tutor, Writing Companions Corner, School of Theology and Ministry,
Boston College
2014-Present Teacher Coach and Religion Teacher Workshop Instructor, Urban Catholic Teacher
Corps, Boston College
2013-2015
Adult Faith Formation Project Coordinator, Church in the 21st Century Center,
Boston College
2010
Curriculum Workshop Facilitator, Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), University
of Notre Dame
2009
Research Assistant, Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), University of Notre
Dame
_________ COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
2013-Present Church in the 21st Century Advisory Committee, Boston College
2012-2015
Faith Formation Committee, St. Ignatius Parish, Chestnut Hill, MA
2012
Faculty Search Committee, Student Representative, School of Theology and
Ministry, Boston College
2011-Present Confirmation Catechist, St. Ignatius Parish, Chestnut Hill, MA
2010-11
Representative to Graduate Theological Society, University of Notre Dame
2010-11
Theology Department Retreat Director, University of Notre Dame
_________ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2015
Catholic Theological Society of America
2014-15
College Theology Society
2013-15
Religious Education Association