Chelsea J. King

Chelsea J. King is an Assistant Professor of Catholic Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Sacred Heart University. Holding a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from the University of Notre Dame, her research bridges Theology and Science, focusing on the implications of evolutionary theory on doctrines of original sin and salvation, as well as feminist theological perspectives on sacrifice.

Research Interests

• Integrating René Girard's mimetic theory with feminist theology
• Post-Darwinian reevaluation of theological concepts
• Apophatic theology and its historical applications
• Redefining sacrificial language for contemporary Catholic women
• Interdisciplinary dialogue between theology, science, and ethics

Scientific Awards

• 1st Place Raymund Schwager Best Graduate Paper Award (2024)
• Boston College School of Theology and Ministry Fellowship (2024)
• 2022 URCG Award for 'Re-claiming the Language of Sacrifice for Catholic Women'

Grants and Projects

• PI for 'Girard Reclaimed: Finding Common Ground Between Sarah Coakley and René Girard Sacrifice' (2016)
• PI for 'Human Distinctiveness Grant for Ph.D. in Systematic Theology' (2015-2020)
• Supported by the Center for Theology, Science, and Human Flourishing and John Templeton