Brian J. Boyd

Brian J. Boyd is the Director of the Center for Ethics and Economic Justice at Loyola University New Orleans within the College of Business. His work bridges philosophical inquiry into the good life and Catholic Social Teaching with practical applications in economic justice and financial literacy.

• Education: Ph.D. in Moral Theology (University of Notre Dame, 2022), M.T.S. (University of Notre Dame, 2017), B.A. (Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, 2010), B.A. (University of Notre Dame, 2008)

His research spans wage justice, the ethical dimensions of money and usury, cooperative social enterprises, and the societal impact of technology. Supported by a grant from the Acton Institute, he is preparing his dissertation for publication. As a James Buchanan Fellow, he contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on economics and ethics, while also consulting for the journal The New Atlantis. The Center under his leadership fosters community engagement through financial literacy programs and mentors undergraduate Ethics Fellows.

Scientific Awards & Grants

• James Buchanan Fellowship, Mercatus Center at George Mason University
• Acton Institute grant for wage justice research

Dr. Boyd’s initiatives emphasize integrating faith with social responsibility, aiming to connect academic rigor with real-world applications for community impact.