Nicholas M. Healy

Nicholas M. Healy is a Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University. He holds advanced degrees including a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Yale University and certifications from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. His research focuses on ecclesiology, the Christian life, and theological methodologies, with particular emphasis on integrating sociological/ethnographic perspectives with theological discourse.

Healy's academic journey includes studies at Yale University (Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A.), the University of St. Michael’s College in Toronto (M.A. in Theology), and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (G.G.S.M.(Lond)). His work critically engages thinkers like Thomas Aquinas, Stanley Hauerwas, and Karl Barth, aiming to redefine ecclesiological constructs and the nature of Christian living through interdisciplinary approaches.

His publications include influential books such as Church, World and the Christian Life (2000), Thomas Aquinas: Theologian of the Christian Life (2003), and Hauerwas: A (Very) Critical Introduction (2014). His research bridges historical theology with contemporary issues, exploring topics like redemption in Aquinas' thought, modernity's impact on theology, and the interplay between ethnography and ecclesiology.

Healy’s work emphasizes the need for a 'good Christian life' rooted in concrete church realities, challenging traditional theological assumptions through interdisciplinary methods. His scholarship is characterized by rigorous engagement with both classical and modern theological voices, advocating for a more dynamic and contextually-aware ecclesiology.