Patrick Thomas McArdle

Patrick Thomas McArdle is the Campus Dean at the Australian Catholic University in Canberra and a past academic researcher. His work focuses on intersections between theology, healthcare ethics, and social justice. He holds a PhD in Theology, evidenced by his 2006 thesis The relational person within a practical theology of health care.

Key research areas include practical theology applied to healthcare, disability ethics, and aging ethics. He has explored theological frameworks for personhood, moral responsibility, and Catholic identity in Australian contexts. His publications span book chapters, peer-reviewed journals, and conference proceedings.

McArdle’s 2014 work on Social Justice, Social Determinants and Catholic Health Care links theological principles to healthcare policy. Earlier writings (2005–2003) address religious education methodologies and multicultural pedagogy. His 2008 book Relational health care establishes a theological basis for patient-centered care.

No scientific awards are documented here. His academic contributions emphasize theological reflection in contemporary issues like end-of-life care (2009) and disability advocacy (2010).