معرفی
Dr. John Makdisi serves as a Part-Time Lecturer in Theology at Benedictine College. With nearly 40 years of legal academia experience, he holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania, a Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) in Islamic Law from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Moral Theology from the Catholic University of America. His expertise bridges law and theology, particularly exploring Thomistic moral theology and comparative legal systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Moral Theology, Catholic University of America
- S.J.D. in Islamic Law, Harvard Law School
- J.D., University of Pennsylvania
- B.A., Harvard College
Research focuses on intersections between law and theology, including natural law theory, Islamic legal systems, and comparative property law. His work emphasizes ethical jurisprudence and the application of Thomistic principles to modern legal challenges. Recent publications examine moral responses to conflicting laws, marriage as a legal institution, and Aquinas’ ethical teachings.
Publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with legal history, moral theology, and comparative jurisprudence, often analyzing the Common Law’s Islamic influences and contemporary property law frameworks.
Labs/Teams: None explicitly listed, though collaborative works with June Mary Makdisi and others suggest academic partnerships in legal education and scholarship.
