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Kathleen Mroz serves as Assistant Professor of Theology & Religious Studies at Emmanuel College in Boston, where she leverages the institution's Catholic identity while fostering interfaith academic exploration. Her position benefits from Emmanuel's small student-faculty ratio and urban location, enabling personalized mentorship within a spiritually open environment.
Her research spans four interconnected domains: 1) marginalized bodies in Catholic tradition (focusing on women and mental health); 2) Christianity's relationship with non-Christian religions emphasizing mutual wisdom exchange; 3) technology's impact on spirituality (particularly internet/social media); and 4) physical-spiritual well-being connections. This interdisciplinary approach manifests in courses like THRS2217 Women in World Religions and HONOR2605 Religion, Trauma, and Healing.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on women's religious agency across traditions, critical engagement with Edward Schillebeeckx's theology, and innovative interfaith dialogue models – particularly between Muslim and Catholic women. Her work increasingly incorporates sport studies and digital culture as lenses for examining contemporary religious experience.
- Awards:
- Louisville Grant for Researchers (2025)
- Tijdschrift voor Theologie Essay Prize (2019)
- Donald J. White Teaching Award (2019)
- Clough Center Graduate Fellowship (2016-2018)
- Presidential Fellowship, Boston College (2013-2018)
Professor Mroz's grant portfolio demonstrates sustained institutional support for her research, particularly in interreligious studies and Catholic reform topics. Her conference presentations reveal active engagement with major theological associations, often addressing clergy abuse responses and women's leadership in religious contexts. Living in Walpole, MA with her family, she integrates personal athletic pursuits like triathlons with her scholarly examination of sport and spirituality.
