Josephine Laffin

Josephine Laffin is a Senior Lecturer in Theology affiliated with the School of Theology under the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy. Her research focuses span theology, religious history, and Catholic studies, with particular emphasis on saints, holiness, and Australian religious identity. She has contributed extensively to analyses of Catholic archdiocesan history and early church doctrines.

Research Trends: Her publications from 2008–2011 highlight explorations of Catholic sanctity, biographical studies of clerical figures like Archbishop Matthew Beovich, and historical theological inquiries into concepts such as the Last Judgement in the Early Church. These works intersect with themes of cultural theology and religious education.

Key Contributions: Notable outputs include a book on Archbishop Beovich, chapters on saints in Catholic tradition, and analyses of Adelaide's archdiocesan challenges during the 1960s. Her scholarship bridges historical theology with contemporary Australian religious narratives.