Theology Day 2019: The Moral Vision of Saint Pope John Paul II
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
2019
Abstract
From his early years as a boy in small-town Poland to his ascent through the church hierarchy, this presentation seeks to unpack why many refer to now Saint Pope John Paul II (1920-2005) as the “man of the century.” In this presentation, participants will be introduced to the moral vision of Saint John Paul II with a particular focus given to the distinctions and connections made between the human person (antrhopology), the human family (sexuality), and human creativity (work). In addition, a new opportunity for engagement before the session will be offered. At the time of registration, participants may download some manageable reading selections from some of John Paul II’s well-known writings. Preparation before the session is welcome but certainly not required in order to register and attend.
Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman is an Associate Professor of Theology at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University. She earned her Bachelor of Arts at the College of the Holy Cross, her Masters at Duke University and then went on to receieve her Ph.D. at Marquette University. Kari-Shane’s areas of research and teaching include Catholic Moral Theology and Christian Ethics, Sexual Ethics and Feminist Theology in addition to Catholic Social Teaching.
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Recommended Citation
Davis Zimmerman, Kari-Shane, "Theology Day 2019: The Moral Vision of Saint Pope John Paul II" (2019). Theology Day Lectures. 34.
https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/sot_theology_day/34