معرفی
Michael Hovey is a Senior Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Detroit Mercy's College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences, where he has taught for 18 years. His courses include The Study of Religion, Western Religions, and Dynamics of Spiritual Growth. Prior to retiring from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit in 2017, he served as Director of the Office for Catholic Social Teaching and Coordinator of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations.
His academic credentials include:
- M.A. in Political Science/International Relations from Syracuse University
- M.T.S. from Weston Jesuit School of Theology
- B.A. in Peace Studies from Manhattan College
Hovey's research focuses on Catholic social teachings and historical development from 1850 to present, emphasizing contemporary applications. His work integrates world religions studies and interfaith dialogue, informed by professional experience in ecumenical relations. His background in peace studies and international relations shapes his analysis of global religious dynamics and spiritual growth frameworks.
