24th April 2025
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The focus of this seminar is the theology of Enda McDonagh (1930-2021). Professor of Moral Theology at St Patrick’s College Maynooth from 1958 until his retirement in 1995, McDonagh was described in the Irish Times at the time of his death as a theologian and churchman whose contribution to the intellectual life of Christianity in Ireland was equalled by few in his generation.
In the first instance I will consider McDonagh’s understanding of Christian discipleship in the light of Pope Francis’ call in Evangelii Gaudium to be missionary disciples. Then I will suggest that an analysis of McDonagh’s work reveals that his theology foreshadows key elements of Pope Francis’ vision as outlined in Ad Theologiam Promovendam. Firstly, in his theological method and perception of the ways in which theology is at the service of the Church and the world and secondly, in the characteristics of his theology.
All students, staff and researchers at the University of Divinity are welcome to attend.
Friday 2 May 2025, 1:00-2:00pm AEST