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Marcus Mescher
United States
Institution
Xavier University
Position
Associate Professor of Christian Ethics
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mescherm@xavier.edu
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Prior Educational Background
Ph.D., Boston College, 2013
M.T.S., Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, 2009
Honors B.A., Marquette University, 2004
Research Interests
Biblical Ethics
Ecclesiology and Church Leadership
Economic Ethics
Environmental/Ecological Ethics
Ethics and Education
Feminist, Womanist, or Mujerista Ethics
Fundamental Moral Theology
Gender and Sexual Ethics
Globalization
Human Rights
Immigration
Indigenous Peoples
LGBTQ Theologies
Liberation Theologies
Race
Social Ethics
Virtue Ethics
War, Peace, and Peacebuilding
Recent Publications
“Mercy: The Crux of Pope Francis’ Moral Imagination,” Journal of Catholic Social Teaching 16:2 (2019), 253-27.
“Reclaiming Grace in Catholic Social Teaching” Praxis: Interdisciplinary Journal of Faith & Justice 1:2 (2019): 123-141.
"Families in Crisis and the Need for Mercy” Journal of Moral Theology 7:1 (January 2018): 28-69.
“Liturgy as Power-Sharing: Synergy for Solidarity” in Liturgy + Power eds. Brian P. Flanagan and Johann M. Vento (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2017), 46-62.
Professional Activities and Affiliations
Society of Christian Ethics: Co-Convener, Family and Social Responsibility Interest Group
Reviewer, Journal of Society of Christian Ethics
College Theology Society: Co-Convener, Justice and Peace Section
Reviewer, Annual Volume of the College Theology Society
Catholic Theological Society of America: Resolutions Committee