Patrick Flanagan

Patrick Flanagan is a Professor at St. John's University (New York), actively involved in theological education and pedagogical innovation. His focus areas include social justice, just war theory, and teaching in crisis situations, particularly during the pandemic. He has contributed insightful blog posts to the Wabash Center, where he reflects on theological pedagogy and student learning, often emphasizing the importance of student engagement, critical thinking, and the intersection of theology with contemporary social issues.

His theological work often explores how students can be trained to effectively proclaim justice, how to grapple with the relevance of theology in modern times, and how just war theory can be reinterpreted in the context of global crises like the Covid-19 pandemic.

While there is no formal list of awards or students available, his contributions to teaching theology under challenging circumstances demonstrate his commitment to theological education and innovative pedagogical practices.