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Thomas Beaudoin is a Professor in the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education at Fordham University, New York. He holds a PhD from Boston College and has held academic roles at institutions like Santa Clara University and Boston College. His research focuses on theologies of practice, religious disaffiliation, sacred architecture, and the intersection of popular music with theology. He has authored influential books like Virtual Faith and Consuming Faith, and his work bridges practical theology with cultural studies.
Education:
- Ph.D., Religion and Education, Boston College, 2001.
- Master of Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School, 1996.
- Bachelor of Arts, History and Secondary Education, University of Missouri, 1992 (with honors).
Research Interests: Theological practices, secular/postsecular contexts, Pantheon studies, popular music’s spiritual significance, and Catholic identity in a secular age.
Recent Articles: His work explores themes like the Pantheon’s architectural theology, faith in music, and deconversion in Catholicism. Recent publications emphasize practical theology’s role in contemporary religious and cultural dynamics.
Awards & Honors: Honorary Doctorate from St. John’s University (2004), Fellowships from the American Psychoanalytic Association and Boston College, and awards for his book chapters and edited volumes.
Grants & Leadership: Secured grants like the Templeton Religion Trust’s Art Seeking Understanding Project. He currently serves as Secretary of the International Academy of Practical Theology and chairs Fordham’s AAUP chapter.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Pantheon Research Project, exploring the Pantheon’s theological implications. Collaborates with institutions like the Center for Theological Inquiry and the Salesian Pontifical University.
