Annie Selak

Annie Selak serves as a Visiting Researcher at Georgetown University and Director of the Georgetown University Women’s Center. An expert in feminist ecclesiology, she examines institutional wounds in the church—including racism, sexism, and clergy abuse—through the lens of women's lived experiences and theological vision.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Boston College
• M.Div. in Theology from the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley
• B.A. with Honors in Religious Studies from Santa Clara University

Selak’s research integrates feminist methodology with ecclesial critique, focusing on how the church fails its mission while proposing pathways for healing. Her work spans trauma-informed theology, gender justice, Catholic social teaching, and the intersection of race/religion in ecclesial contexts, emphasizing marginalized voices and structural accountability.

Analysis of her publications reveals consistent engagement with institutional harm and reconciliation. Her scholarship connects papal apologies, liturgical practices, family teaching, and educational systems to broader themes of power, memory, and inclusion within religious institutions, demonstrating how theological frameworks can address systemic wounds.

Selak actively contributes to public discourse through outlets like The Washington Post and National Catholic Reporter, addressing contemporary issues including gender pronouns for God, sexual violence prevention in Catholic colleges, and indigenous reconciliation. No scientific awards or grant details were specified in source materials.