Contributions by Faculty Members of the Washington Theological Union
Signs of the Times
The “Signs of the Times” column features topics on world events, societal trends, and cultural matters not strictly theological in nature that have import to the minister who seeks to read the signs of the times in light of the Gospel.
- Angela Senander. “Archbishop Oscar Romero: A Model of Reading the Signs of the Times.” New Theology Review 18/1 (February 2005): 79-82.
- James A. Coriden. “Voice of the Faithful and the Rights of Catholics.” New Theology Review 16/4 (November 2003): 75-78.
- James A. Wallace, CSsR. “Male-ing it in the ’90s.” New Theology Review 5/2 (May 1992):96-101.
- James A. Coriden. “Married Men Are Being Ordained Priests.” New Theology Review 1/1 (February 1988): 127.
Keeping Current
The “Keeping Current” column offers either an update in some theological area of interest on the cutting edge or a survey of current literature in one of the various disciplines: Scripture, church history, systematic theology, moral theology, pastoral theology, cross-cultural studies, and spirituality.
- Joseph F. Wimmer, OSA. “Original Sin.” New Theology Review 17/3 (August 2004): 76-79.
- Kevin O’Neil, CSsR. "Prolonging Life or Prolonging Death? The Use of Medically Assisted Nutrition and Hydration." New Theology Review 17/2 (May 2004): 79-83
- James P. Scullion, OFM. “Quest for the Historical Jesus.” New Theology Review 14/3 (August 2001): 72-75.
- Ilia Delio, OSF. “Keeping Current in Spirituality.” New Theology Review 12/4 (November 1999): 71 – 4.
- James A. Coriden. “Not Null and Void, but Invalid.” New Theology Review 12/1(February 1999): 67-69.
- James A. Wallace, CSsR. “A Preacher’s dozen, or Help for Stoking the Homiletic Fires.” New Theology Review 11/4 (November 1998): 70-74
- Theresa F. Koernke, IHM. “God, the Cosmos, Faith, and Gender Relations.” New Theology Review 11/1 (February 1998): 104-107.
(Getting Down to Cases)
- James A. Coriden. “Parish Closings.” New Theology Review 9/3 (August 1996): 103-106.
- James A. Coriden. "Refusal to Make a Promise in a Mixed Marriage." New Theology Review 6/1(February 1993): 757-759.
- Kevin O’Neil, CSsR. "Getting Down to Cases: Internal or External Forum?" New Theology Review 4/2 (May 1991): 101-104.
Word and Worship
The “Word and Worship” column offers pastoral guidance from biblical, homiletic and liturgical sources that will foster in presiders and preachers a sound theological vision and competent praxis. Authors may discuss particular Missal and Lectionary texts, aspects of the feasts or liturgical seasons or more general areas of importance and concern for the liturgical life of the church.
- Theresa F. Koernke, IHM. “Eucharistic Praying and Common-union.” New Theology Review 16/3 (August 2003): 85-87.
- Jerome Hall, SJ. “Anger, Liturgy, and the Mind of the Church.” New Theology Review 16/2 (May 2003): 73-77.
- James A. Wallace, CSsR. “Liturgy as a Work of Art.” New Theology Review (August 2002). Coauthored with Margaret Costello.
- James P. Scullion, OFM. “Preaching the Gospel of Luke.” New Theology Review 14/1 (February 2001): 81-83.
- (Scripture for Preaching)
James P. Scullion, OFM. “Inclusive Language and the New Lectionary.” New Theology Review 12/1 (February 1999): 60-63. - James P. Scullion, OFM. “Preaching the Gospel of Matthew.” New Theology Review 11/4 (November 1998): 66-69.
- James P. Scullion, OFM. “Scripture and Preaching in the Aftermath of the Shoah.” New Theology Review 11/3 (August 1998): 67-69.
- James P. Scullion, OFM. “Echoes in Preaching.” New Theology Review 11/3 (May 1998): 81-83.
- James P. Scullion, OFM. “Exegesis, Imagination, and Preaching in Easter Time.” New Theology Review 11/1 (February 1998): 96-99.
- Joseph A. Mindling, OFM Cap. “Preaching the Cross of Christ During Lent.” New Theology Review 10/1 (February 1997): 86-91.
- Joseph A. Mindling, OFM Cap. “Proclaiming the Word on Advent Weekdays.” New Theology Review 9/4 (November 1996): 85-92.
- Joseph A. Mindling, OFM Cap. “Paul’s People and Passiontide Preaching.” New Theology Review 9/1 (February 1996): 71-75.
- Joseph F. Wimmer, OSA. “Preaching Biblical ‘Justice’.” New Theology Review 7/3 (August 1994): 61-64.
- Joseph A. Mindling, OFM Cap. “Preaching the Weekday Readings during Lent.” New Theology Review 7/1 (February 1994): 68-74.
- Joseph A. Mindling, OFM Cap. “The Sundays of Advent: Cycle B.” New Theology Review 6/4 (November 1993): 88-93
- Patricia Parachini, SNJM. "Scripture for Preaching: Preaching to Children." New Theology Review 4/3 (August 1991): 64-69.