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Matthew Bersagel Braley is a Professor at Viterbo University, affiliated with the Ethics, Culture, and Society program and serving as Director of the Honors Program. He specializes in ethics, global health, and social justice, teaching undergraduate and graduate seminars on topics like global health, interreligious conflict, and economic inequality. His work bridges theology, public health, and community engagement, including a focus on racial reconciliation through initiatives like Southern Truth and Reconciliation.
- B.A. in Africana Studies and English, Luther College
- M.A. in Religion and Theology, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
- Ph.D. in Religion (Ethics and Society) and Certificate in Human Rights, Emory University
His research explores the intersection of religion, ethics, and public health, particularly in pandemic contexts (e.g., Making Meaning as CNAs during COVID). He emphasizes relational and community-based learning, integrating service projects in the Coulee Region and study abroad programs in Africa/Caribbean. His pedagogical approach prioritizes democratic classroom practices and anti-racism education.
Braley has received Viterbo’s Teacher of the Year award (2020) and grants from the Louisville Institute and Interfaith Youth Core. He is a Fellow with the international Leading Causes of Life Initiative and contributes to academic discourse through blogs and publications on topics like bioethics, service learning, and theological education.
