Terence McGoldrick

Terence McGoldrick serves as Professor of Theology at Providence College, based in St. Catherine of Siena Hall 211. His contact information includes phone (401)865-2684 and email tmcgoldr@providence.edu. He holds dual bachelor's degrees in Philosophy and Geology from the University of St. Thomas (1980), followed by advanced theological training with an S.T.L. (1986) and S.T.D. (1994) from the University of Fribourg.

His academic background is detailed through formal qualifications:

• S.T.D., University of Fribourg (1994)
• S.T.L., University of Fribourg (1986)
• B.A. in Philosophy, University of St. Thomas (1980)
• B.S. in Geology, University of St. Thomas (1980)

McGoldrick's research centers on Catholic Theology with specialized expertise in St. Francis de Sales' Christian Humanism, exploring themes of douceur (gentleness), devotion, and spiritual freedom. His work critically examines Jewish-Christian relations and bridges historical theology with contemporary applications of Catholic Social Thought to ecological justice, indigenous rights, and water sovereignty—particularly through Bolivian case studies.

Analysis of his 12 scholarly contributions (2019-2024) reveals a consistent dual trajectory: rigorous historical analysis of Salesian spirituality and urgent engagement with modern socio-ecological crises. The publications demonstrate how 17th-century theological frameworks inform current debates on integral ecology, cooperative economics, and human rights.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

His grant activity includes the 2014-2015 Committee on Aid to Faculty Research project examining water rights and indigenous property in Bolivia. Professional service spans committee leadership since 2013 across multiple institutional roles, reflecting deep administrative engagement at Providence College.