Bryan Kromholtz

Bryan Kromholtz is a Professor of Theology at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology (DSPT), where he has taught since 2008. He serves on the Core Doctoral Faculty of the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) and has been actively involved in theological education for over two decades. His academic affiliations include membership in the Academy of Catholic Theology, the Society for Catholic Liturgy, and the Association for Theological Field Education, Catholic Caucus.

• STD, Dogmatic Theology, University of Fribourg, Switzerland
• MA, Systematic Theology, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley
• MDiv and BA, Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
• BSEE, Gonzaga University

Kromholtz specializes in systematic theology, with a focus on the eschatology of St. Thomas Aquinas. His research explores the intersection of Aquinas’s theological anthropology, sacramental theology, and the practical implications of eschatological beliefs for pastoral ministry. He also engages with historical developments in Catholic theology, including the Nouvelle Théologie movement and medieval scriptural interpretation.

His publications analyze themes such as the resurrection of the dead, beatitude in Aquinas’s thought, and the relationship between theological exegesis and eschatology. Kromholtz’s work bridges academic theology with real-world pastoral applications, particularly in field education programs where theology is integrated into ministerial practice. He has collaborated on edited volumes with scholars like Matthew Levering and Jörgen Vijgen, contributing to contemporary Thomistic scholarship.

Kromholtz teaches graduate-level courses on eschatology, sacramental theology, theological anthropology, and the history of Catholic theologies from the 20th and 21st centuries. He emphasizes guiding students to engage theological traditions critically while contributing to modern theological discourse through presentations and publications. Additionally, he administers field education courses that connect theoretical theology with active priestly ministry.