معرفی
Herbert J. Ryan, S.J., was a Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) from 1974 to 2006. Specializing in early Christian theology, church history, and ecumenism, he contributed over 65 scholarly articles and three books. Fluent in multiple languages, he also served as a theological adviser at the Second Vatican Council. He retired in 2006 but continued guiding spiritual exercises and maintaining an online advice column. His legacy includes LMU's highest teaching award and international honors for ecumenical work.
Education:
- Summa cum laude graduate degrees in philosophy and history from Loyola University of Chicago
- Theology doctorate (high honors) from Gregorian University, Rome
Awards and Recognition:
- 2001: LMU’s Fritz B. Burns Distinguished Teaching Award
- 1980: Pontifical Medal of Merit from Pope John Paul II
- 1981: Cross of Saint Augustine from the Archbishop of Canterbury
Advising and Contributions:
- Guided faculty/staff through Ignatian Spiritual Exercises post-retirement
- Authored 90+ book reviews and maintained 'Ask Father Herbie' column
Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned, though his ecumenical work involved collaboration with Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission.
