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Erin M Cline is the Paul J. and Chandler M. Tagliabue Distinguished Professor in Interfaith Studies and Dialogue at Georgetown University, where she holds a primary appointment in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies within the College of Arts and Sciences. She is also a senior research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy from Baylor University
- M.A. in Philosophy from Baylor University
- B.A. in Philosophy from Belmont University
Professor Cline specializes in Chinese philosophy, Chinese religions, and comparative philosophy and theology, with particular expertise in Confucian and Daoist traditions. Her research focuses on how classical Chinese philosophical concepts can be applied to contemporary life, especially regarding family, parenting, and spiritual development. She explores how virtues, values, and rituals emphasized by classical Chinese philosophers can help modern individuals live better lives.
Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on bridging ancient Chinese philosophical wisdom with contemporary Western concerns, particularly in the areas of parenting, spirituality, and interfaith dialogue. Her work often examines how Eastern philosophical traditions can enrich Western approaches to family life, spiritual practice, and ethical development.
As a scholar who is also a mother of three children, Professor Cline brings both academic rigor and personal experience to her work on parenting and family life. Her research on Ignatian spirituality in relation to different religious and cultural traditions represents an important contribution to interfaith dialogue and spiritual practice across cultural boundaries.
