Sr. Jane Russell, OSF

Sr. Jane Russell, OSF is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Theology at Belmont Abbey College, where she has taught courses such as Graduate Ecclesiology, Fundamental Theology, and Theology and Science. A member of the School Sisters of St. Francis, she emphasizes interdisciplinary dialogue, particularly at the intersection of theology and science, and advocates for ecotheology and Earth stewardship.

• Education:
  • B.A., Alverno College
  • M.A., University of San Francisco
  • Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Her research spans 20th-century Catholic renewal, liberation theology, and ecotheology, with recent publications analyzing climate ethics and Franciscan spirituality. Her 15 most recent works (2004–2021) focus on theological responses to social justice, ecumenism, and science-religion integration.

Active in campus sustainability, she founded the Green Team to promote recycling and eco-friendly practices. She also contributes to the Abbey Chorus and engages in visual art, with works like "Sister Water" and "Patio Chat" featured in Agora 55 (2022).