Ian B. Bell
Date of Birth:
July 25, 1971
Personal:
Male; Married; One child (born 3/9/04)
Citizenship: United States of America
Home Address:
584 Northwestern Dr.
Adrian, MI
49221
Home Phone Number:
(517) 263-5949
E-mail Address:
Ibell@Sienaheights.edu
Education:
2005
Ph.D. in Religious Studies
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Area of Specialization: Systematic Theology
Dissertation Topic: “The Relevance of Bernard Lonergan’s
Notion of Self-Appropriation for Mystical-Political
Theology”
Director: M. Shawn Copeland, Ph.D., Associate Professor
of Systematic Theology, Boston College
1998
M.A. in Theology
College of St. Catherine
St. Paul, MN
1993
B.A. in Youth Ministry
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
Languages
French (Basic Reading Knowledge)
German (Basic Reading Knowledge)
Greek (Basic Reading Knowledge)
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Honors and Awards:
2012
Eileen K. Rice Award for Outstanding Teaching
2003-2004
Arthur J. Schmitt Dissertation Fellowship
Marquette University
1998-2003
Graduate Assistantship
Department of Theology
Marquette University
1998-2001
Full Tuition Scholarship
Department of Theology
Marquette University
Professional Experience:
2011-Present
Division Chair
Humanities Division
Siena Heights University
2011-Present
Associate Professor
Religious Studies Department
Siena Heights University
2007-2011
Assistant Professor
Religious Studies Department
Siena Heights University
2004-2007
Lecturer
Department of Theology
Marquette University
2003-2004
Dissertation Fellow
Marquette University
1998-2003
Teaching/Research Assistant
Department of Theology
Marquette University
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Teaching Competency
Primary Area:
Systematic Theology.
Secondary Areas:
Mystical Theology/Spirituality
Political Theology
Scripture
Courses Taught:
At Siena Heights University
RST 101
RST 101
RST 102
RST 200
RST 200
RST 302
RST 303
RST 305
RST 310
RST 318
RST 321
RST 326
RST 340
RST 400
RST 410
HUM 240
LAS 100
LAS 141
LAS 341
Relational Ethics
Introduction to Religious Studies
Introduction to Christian Theology
Introduction to the Gospels (pilot)
Introduction to Pauline Literature (pilot)
Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures
Introduction to Christian Scriptures
Theological Ethics
Readings in Contemporary Theology
Values in Video
Women and Religion
Classics in Christian Thought
Religion and Culture
Religion and Science Fiction Literature (pilot)
Peacemaking
Heritage of the Humanities II
First Year Experience
Diversity in Community
Contemplation and Action
At St. Meinrad Seminary (Permanent Diaconate Formation Program)
Old Testament
Spirituality Workshop
Synoptic Gospels and Acts
At Marquette University
THEO 001
THEO 001
THEO 115
Introduction to Theology (EOP Section)
Introduction to Theology
Christian Discipleship
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Publications
Books
Ian Bell, The Relevance of Bernard Lonergan’s Notion of Self-Appropriation to a
Mystical-Political Theology (New York: Peter Lang, 2008).
Joseph Quinn Raab and Ian Bell, ed., The Way of Peace: Reflections in Honor of
the Adrian Dominican Sisters (Adrian, MI: Siena Heights University,
2010).
Articles
Ian Bell, “An Elaboration of the Worshipful Pattern of Experience in the Work of
Bernard Lonergan,” Worship 81:6 (Nov 2007): 521-540.
Ian Bell, “Contemplation and Social Justice (I),” Spirituality Vol. 16, No. 91
(July-August 2010): 236-240.
Ian Bell, “Contemplation and Social Justice (II),” Spirituality Vol. 16, No. 92
(September-October 2010): 302-306.
Ian Bell, “The Ascetics and Their Bodies,” The Way 46:3 (July 2007): 29-45.
Book Reviews
Mario I. Aguilar, Thomas Merton: Contemplation and Political Action (London:
SCPK, 2011) in, The Merton Annual 25 (2012): 225-227.
Forthcoming: Book Review of Carl McColman, Answering the Contemplative
Call: First Steps on the Mystical Path (Charlottesville, VA, 2013) in, The
Merton Annual
Presentations
“Lonergan, the Internet, and Prayer,” given at an online seminar titled, “Surfing the
Divine: McLuhan Looks at Religion Looks at McLuhan,” sponsored by the
Marshall McLuhan Initiative, St. Paul’s College, University of Manitoba,
5/7/2011.
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Service to the University
Fall 2008
Fall 2009-Winter 2013
Summer 2011
Summer 2011-present
Fall 2011
Fall 2012
Summer 2012-present
Fall 2014
Winter 2014
Winter 2014
Common Dialogue Day Presenter
Coordinator for Aquinas Forum
Participant in SHU football’s “academic reality camp”
Coordinator for Chiodini/Fontana Ethics Lecture Series
Common Dialogue Day Presenter
Aquinas Forum Presenter
Contributor to development of new LAS seminars
Presented to SHU men’s soccer team on academic success
Presenter at Catholic identity luncheon
Participated in LAS 100 curriculum review
Community Service
Member of Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church
Participant in SHU’s “Share the Warmth”
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Religion (2001-2008)
Theta Alpha Kappa (2008-present)
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