1 Andrew Hofer, O.P. Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Dominican House of Studies 487 Michigan Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20017-1585 (202) 495-3861 andrew.hofer@opeast.org Education: Ph.D. in Theology (University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN) awarded in 2010, primary area of history of Christianity (specializing in patristic theology, with additional studies in medieval theology) and secondary area of systematic theology Dissertation: Herald of the Word: Gregory of Nazianzus Evoking Christ. Director: Brian E. Daley, S.J. Readers: John C. Cavadini and Robin Darling Young. License of Sacred Theology (Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC) awarded summa cum laude in 2003 Thesis: The Circumcision of the Lord: Saving Mystery. Intensive German studies: summer 2008 (two intermediate levels at the Goethe-Institut in Munich, Germany) and summer 2005 (beginning level at the University of Virginia). Bachelor of Sacred Theology/Master of Divinity (Dominican House of Studies, Washington, DC) awarded summa cum laude in 2001. Intensive French studies (courses in the superior level at Université Laval, Québec, QC) summer 1999. Philosophy and theology studies (Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Berkeley, CA) 1996-97. Master of Letters in medieval history (St Andrews University, St Andrews, Scotland) awarded with Distinction in 1996 Thesis: To Heal the Schism: A Reappraisal of the Thirteenth-Century Proposal by Humbert of Romans for Union with the Greeks. Bachelor of Arts with triple majors in history, philosophy, and classics & related studies, and with a minor in religious studies (Benedictine College, Atchison, KS) awarded summa cum laude in 1994. Teaching at the Dominican House of Studies: Assistant Professor (2013- ), Instructor (2010-13) of Patristics and Ancient Languages Spring 2015 course: HT 709 The Theology of St. Augustine (3) Fall 2014 course: HT 820: Aquinas and the Fathers (3)
2 Spring 2014 course: HT 741: Patristic Christology (3) Fall 2013 course: HT 820: Aquinas and the Fathers (3) Summer 2013 course: ST621A: Basic Elements of Christology (4) Spring 2013 courses: HT 611: Patrology (3); HT 716 Patristic Preaching and Priesthood (3) Fall 2012 course: HT 709: The Theology of St. Augustine (3) Spring 2012 courses: ST 750 Mariology (3); HT 720: Aquinas and the Fathers (co-taught with Thomas Joseph White, O.P.); PS 671A: Preaching Preparation and Presentation (3); PS 671B: Preaching Preparation and Presentation (3) Fall 2011 courses: ST: 601: Nature & Method of Theology (3); HT 741: Patristic Christology (3); HT 801G: Directed Readings in Greek: Plato (3) Spring 2011 courses: HS 501: Early & Medieval Church History (3); HT 716: Patristic Preaching and Priesthood (3); PS 672: Preaching Preparation and Presentation (3) Fall 2010 courses: ST 601: Nature & Method of Theology (3); HT 611: Patrology (3); SS 801 Tutorial in Greek (3) Teaching at the University of Notre Dame: Part-time Adjunct Faculty for Summer MA in Theology (2013) Theo 60294: Early Church Christology Graduate Instructor of Record (2009-10) Fall 2009 courses: Theo 10001-01 and Theo 10001-06: Foundations of Theology Graduate assistant of Brian E. Daley, S.J. (2007-08) Assisted with Master s course on Early Christianity (fall 2007) and Undergraduate course on Eschatology (spring 2008) Graduate assistant of Joseph P. Wawrykow (2006-07) Assisted with two sections of Christian Traditions I (fall 2006) and with further course preparation through research and writing (spring 2007) Teaching in Nairobi, Kenya: Lecturer: Tangaza College of The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (2003-05). 2 nd sem. 2004-05 courses: History of Theology; Preaching Practicum; Ecclesiastical Latin II 1 st sem. 2004-05 courses: Self-Revelation of the Triune God; Thomas Aquinas: S.T. IIIa, Our Way to God; Ecclesiastical Latin I 2 nd sem. 2003-04 courses: History of Theology; Church & Martyrdom in Early North Africa; Ecclesiastical Latin II 1 st sem. 2003-04 courses: Mysteries of the Life of Christ; Liturgical Practicum; Ecclesiastical Latin I Lecturer: The Consolata Philosophicum (2003-05) 2 nd sem. 2004-05 course: Mystery of Christ 1 st sem. 2004-05 course: Mystery of God 2 nd sem. 2003-04 course: Mystery of Christ
3 1 st sem. 2003-04 course: Mystery of God Lecturer: The Apostles of Jesus Theologicum (2004-05) 2 nd sem. 2004-05 course: Patrology 1 st sem. 2004-05 course: Christian Antiquity Academic publications (excluding reviews): Invited Edited Book: Divinization: Becoming Icons of Christ through the Liturgy. Also, introduction, an essay, and conclusion by me. Foreword by Matthew Levering. Additional essays by David Fagerberg, Andrew Swafford, Daria Spezzano, and Michael Sirilla. Chicago: Hillenbrand Books, forthcoming in 2015. Invited Article: The Undivided Church: Myth and History. Forthcoming in Nova et Vetera (Eng). Invited Article: St. Thomas as Teacher in the Introduction to Theology. Forthcoming in Josephinum Journal of Theology [special issue on Aquinas and the Theological Training of Priests]. Invited Essay: Deification in the Dominican Tradition: Albert, Thomas, and Catherine. In Called to be Children of God: The Catholic Theology of Human Deification, edited by David Meconi, S.J., and Carl E. Olson (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, forthcoming in 2015). Article (co-authored with seven others: John Corbett, O.P. et al.): Recent Proposals for the Pastoral Care of the Divorced and Remarried: A Theological Assessment. Nova et Vetera (Eng) 12 (2014): 601-30. German trans. in Forum Katholische Theologie 30 (2014): 161-85. Book: Christ in the Life and Teaching of Gregory of Nazianzus. Oxford Early Christian Studies. (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013). Select reviews: Batllo, Revue Thomiste 113 (2013): 662-63; Ludlow, Irish Theological Quarterly 79 (2014): 281-83; Silvas, Theological Studies 75 (2014): 670-72; Wickham, Journal of Ecclesiastical History 65 (2014): 876-78; Smith, Journal of Early Christian Studies 22 (2014): 594-96. Article: Who is God in the Old Testament? Retrieving Aquinas after Rahner s Answer. International Journal of Systematic Theology 14 (2012): 439-58. Invited Essay: The Stoning of Christ and Gregory of Nazianzus. In Rereading Gregory of Nazianzus: Essays on History, Theology, and Culture, edited by Christopher A. Beeley (Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2012), pp. 143-58. Article: Looking in the Mirror of Augustine s Rule. New Blackfriars 93 (2012): 263-75. Article: The Reordering of Relationships in John Chrysostom s De sacerdotio. Augustinianum 51 (2011): 451-71. Article: He Taught Us How to Fly: Albert the Great on John the Evangelist. Angelicum 87 (2010): 569-89. Article: Balthasar s Eschatology on the Intermediate State: The Question of Knowability. Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture 12 (2009): 148-72.
4 Article: Origen on the Ministry of God s Word in the Homilies on Leviticus. Nova et Vetera (Eng) 7 (2009): 153-74. Note: Amalek and the Early Christian Battle for Scriptural Interpretation. Communio: International Catholic Review 36 (2009): 168-74. Article: Dionysian Elements in the Christology of Thomas Aquinas: A Case of the Authority and Ambiguity of Pseudo-Dionysius. The Thomist 72 (2008): 409-42. Article: Matthew 25:31-46 as an Hermeneutical Rule in Augustine s Enarrationes in Psalmos. The Downside Review 126 (2008): 285-300. Article: The Humble Speech of the Lord: Revelation and Conversion According to St. Ephrem. Pro Ecclesia 17 (2008): 224-42. Article: Christian Harmony and Unity in Moral Theology: The Witness of St. Ignatius of Antioch. Josephinum Journal of Theology 14 (2007): 102-16. Article: The Circumcision of the Lord: Saving Mystery after Modern Oblivion. Nova et Vetera (Eng) 3 (2005): 259-78. Article: Proclamation in the Theological Aesthetics of Hans Urs von Balthasar. Worship 79 (2005): 20-38. Article: The Old Man as Christ in Justin s Dialogue with Trypho. Vigiliae Christianae 57 (2003): 1-21. Reviews: Book review: John Peter Kenney, Contemplation and Classical Christianity: A Study in Augustine. Forthcoming in Journal of Early Christian Studies. Book review: Hans Boersma, Embodiment and Virtue in Gregory of Nyssa: An Anagogical Approach. Forthcoming in Nova et Vetera (Eng). Book review: Khaled Anatolios, Retrieving Nicaea: The Development and Meaning of Trinitarian Doctrine. Forthcoming in The Thomist. Book review: Gilles Emery, O.P., The Trinity: An Introduction to Catholic Doctrine on the Triune God. Nova et Vetera (Eng) 11 (2013): 288-91. Book review: A. Edward Siecienski, The Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy. The Thomist 75 (2011): 503-07. Book review: Mark Edwards, Catholicity and Heresy in the Early Church. The Thomist 74 (2010): 322-26. Book review note: Simon Tugwell, O.P., ed., Humberti de Romanis Legendae Sancti Dominici. The Catholic Historical Review 96 (2010): 330-31. Book review note: Christopher A. Beeley, Gregory of Nazianzus on the Trinity and the Knowledge of God: In Your Light We Shall See Light. Religious Studies Review 35 (2009): 275. Book review note: Bryan M. Litfin, Getting to Know the Church Fathers: An Evangelical Introduction. Religious Studies Review 35 (2009): 272. Book review: Matthew Levering, Scripture and Metaphysics: Aquinas and the Renewal of Trinitarian Theology. Nova et Vetera (Eng) 4 (2006): 449-54.
5 Popular and pastoral publications: Theology Editor for Dominicana, 2011-13, Senior Editor for Dominicana, 2013-. Essay: Glorious Wounds: Christ s and Ours. Homiletic and Pastoral Review, April 2013. 15 Brief Reflections: Magnificat s Praying with St. Mark s Gospel, 2011. Homily Notes: For Connect! Uniting Word & World October 10, 2010; September 12, 2010; July 25, 2010; Ascension 2010; First Sunday of Lent, 2010; Baptism of the Lord, 2010; October 18, 2009; September 13, 2009; Trinity Sunday, 2009; Easter Sunday, 2009; February 22, 2009; Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2008; October 19, 2008; Triumph of the Cross, 2008; July 27, 2008; Good Friday, 2008. Brief reflections: Magnificat s Advent Companion 2009 and 2010 editions. Essay: Lift Up Your Hearts Praying the Parts of the Mass, for The Magnificat Way of Life, ed. Peter J. Cameron, O.P. (2008). Brief essay: Formed by the Word: Patristic Preaching for Today s Homily. Connect! Uniting Word & World 2007, issue 6: 1, 3-4. Brief essay: Our Fathers Have Told Us the Story Patristic Preaching. Connect! Uniting Word & World 2007, issue 5: 1, 3-4. Hymn lyrics and poetry: in St. Augustine s Hymnal, Magnificat, Sacred Music, Hearts Aflame, Dominican Torch, Praying with Saint Paul, Review for Religious, and as the alma mater of Benedictine College. Selected academic papers and invited presentations: Divinization: Becoming Partakers of the Divine Nature conference, Mundelein Seminary s Liturgical Institute, talk on September 12-13, 2013: Aquinas, Divinization, and the People in the Pews Today. Thomistic Circles October 5-6, 2012 conference: The Promise of Chalcedonian Christology for the Poor. North American Patristics Society 2010 annual meeting: The Mixtures of Christ and Gregory of Nazianzus. University of Dayton, talk on April 22, 2010: Gregory of Nazianzus: A Model for the Year for Priests? Lumen Christi, University of Chicago, talk on February 11, 2010: St. Thomas Aquinas and Our Return to God. North American Patristics Society 2009 annual meeting: The Stonings of Christ and Gregory of Nazianzus. North American Patristics Society 2008 annual meeting: Christ and the Mind in Gregory Nazianzen s De rebus suis. North American Patristics Society 2006 annual meeting: I was hungry: Matthew 25:31-46 as a Hermeneutical Rule in Augustine s Enarrationes in Psalmos. Current research and writing project: A book manuscript on patristic preaching.
6 Peer referee of submissions for: The Thomist, Journal of Early Christian Studies, Nova et Vetera, International Journal of Systematic Theology, Dumbarton Oaks Papers, Catholic Historical Review, Vigiliae Christianae, Modern Theology, Theological Studies, and The Catholic University of America Press. Journal advisory and professional societies: Nova et Vetera (Eng), Board of Advisors (2013- ) Association Internationale d Études Patristiques (2011- ) Academy of Catholic Theology (2011- ) North American Patristics Society (2005- ) Scholarships and awards: University of Notre Dame Theology Departmental Fellowship 2005-10. University of Notre Dame Summer Scholarships 2008-09. Gilluly S.T.L. Scholarship, Dominican House of Studies, 2001-02. Knights of Columbus Seminary Scholarship, 1998-2002. Kilian at 80 Award, honoring Kilian McDonnell, O.S.B., Holy Spirit essay division, third place, 2002. The Acton Society Homiletics Award, first place, 2001. The Cardinal Suenens Society Essay Contest, graduate division, second place, 2001; first place, 2000. Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship, St Andrews University, 1994-95. Presidential Scholarship, Benedictine College, 1990-94. Languages: Latin, advanced proficiency. Greek, advanced proficiency. French, advanced proficiency. German, reading knowledge. Italian, reading knowledge. Spanish, reading knowledge. Swahili, reading knowledge. Syriac, basic grammar. Religious profession and ordination: Ordained priest (2002) and solemnly professed friar (2000) of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph (Eastern Province, U.S.A). Further service to the Pontifical Faculty, the Order, and the Church: Dominican Province of St. Joseph Councilmember (2014- ) Master of Students in the Dominican Province of St. Joseph (2012- ) Assistant Dean of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (2011-12) Chaplain to Commuter Students of the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (2010-12)
Master of Cooperator Brothers in Formation in the Dominican Province of St. Joseph (2010- ) Assistant Student Master in the Dominican Province of St. Joseph (2010-12) Member of the Corporation and Board of Trustees of Providence College (2010- ) Dominican Province of St. Joseph Vocations Councilmember (2006-10) Sunday Mass assistance at St. Bavo Parish, Mishawaka, IN (2005-10) Moderator of Studies for the Dominican Vicariate of Eastern Africa (2003-05). Associate pastor at St. Pius V Parish, Providence, RI (2003). 7