Amanda Osheim Ph.D.
Professor of Practical Theology
Endowed Professorship, Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program
Credentials
M.A., University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity, 2005
Ph.D., Boston College, 2010
Dr. Osheim received her doctorate in systematic theology from Boston College. Her courses include Introduction to Religious Studies and Theology; Foundations for Ministry; God鈥檚 Literature; Empowered Catholic Women, The Four Marks, and Communication for Communion. Dr. Osheim鈥檚 particular interest is ecclesiology, which is the study of the church鈥檚 identity and mission. She also collaborates with the Archdiocese of Dubuque to develop programs that meet the growing need for lay leadership in parishes.
Her research focuses on discernment of the Holy Spirit within the church; development of church doctrine and practice; and the evolving role of lay ministers in the church鈥檚 life. Dr. Osheim is an editor and contributor at DailyTheology.org. Other recent publications include: 鈥淥n Our Pilgrim Way [Responses to 鈥楨vangelii Gaudium鈥橾.鈥 America: The National Catholic Review vol.210 no. 1 (January 6-13, 2014) http://americamagazine.org/issue/joy-world; 鈥淭heology: serving the conversation.鈥 C21 Resources, Fall 2013, p. 37.聽 鈥淭he Local Church in Dialogue: Toward an Orthopraxis of Reception.鈥 In Visions of Hope: Emerging Theologians and the Future of the Church. Kevin J. Ahern, ed. Orbis Books, 2012.
