Daniel Horan

Daniel Horan is a Professor at Saint Mary's in the Department of Philosophy Religious Studies and Theology. He is also the Director of the Center for Spirituality and holds a PhD from Boston College, an MDiv and MA from Washington Theological Union, and a BA from St. Bonaventure University.

• Education: PhD (Boston College), MDiv (Washington Theological Union), MA (Washington Theological Union), BA (St. Bonaventure University)

His research spans Christian Spirituality, Theological Anthropology, and Franciscan Philosophy, with a focus on postmodern theology, Thomas Merton, and social justice. His work integrates evolutionary science, environmental ethics, and anti-racism frameworks into Catholic theological discourse.

Recent publications include books on ecospirituality, systemic racism, and theological personhood. He is an active member of professional societies such as the American Academy of Religion and Catholic Theological Society of America.

• Key Themes: Creation Theology, Franciscan Thought, Social Justice, Personhood, Postmodernism, Radical Orthodoxy