MARGARET LAVIN

MARGARET LAVIN CURRICULUM VITAE MARGARET LAVIN ACADEMIC DEGREES Ph.D., Systematic Theology, University of St. Michael?s College / Toronto School of Theology, 1996 Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Regis College, Toronto. (1994) Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Regis College, Toronto. (1989) “A” Outstanding Master of Religious Education, University of St. Michael?s College, Toronto. (1986) Bachelor of Arts, (Honours English), York University, Toronto. (1980) Bachelor of Education, St. Andrew?s College, Glasgow, Scotland. (1971) ADDITIONAL STUDIES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certificate in Biblical Studies Programme for Christians, Bat Kol Institute, Jerusalem. (Summer 2008) Suicide Intervention Trainer Certificate, University of Calgary / Toronto Catholic School Board (1999) Principals? Qualification Programme for Administration in Education, Part I and II, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. (1997) Specialist Certificate in Religious Education, York University, Toronto. (1989) Biblical Spirituality, Religious Education, 2 course credits, Boston College, MA, USA, (1987) Archaeology and Biblical History, and Judaism and Christianity, 2 course credits, Hebrew University, Jerusalem. (1982) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2011-Present Assistant Professor, Contextual Theology, Regis College, Toronto. 2002-Present Lecturer, Systematic Theology, Regis College, Toronto. 1997-2002 Sessional Lecturer, Regis College, Toronto. 1990-92 Sessional Lecturer, University of St. Michael?s College, Toronto 1982-92 Sessional Lecturer, York University, Toronto 1996-2002 Consultant, Religion / Family Life, Elementary and Secondary Schools, Toronto Catholic School Board, Toronto - 1 - 1991-96 Field Education Supervisor for Regis College in the area of Secondary School Chaplaincy, Toronto Catholic School Board. 1995-96 Chaplain, Marrocco / Merton Catholic Secondary School, Toronto 1991-95 Chaplain, Archbishop Romero Catholic Secondary School, Toronto 1988-90 Chaplain, Marian Academy, Toronto 1989 Principal, Religion Courses, Faculty of Education, York University 1984-88 Teacher, Religious Education, (World Religions, Christology, and Christian Ethics), and Chaplain, Regina Pacis Catholic High School, Toronto. 1983-84 Teacher, Religious Education, (World Religions, Scripture, and Christian Ethics), Notre Dame High School, Toronto. 1982-83 Consultant, Religion / Family Life, Elementary Schools, Toronto Catholic School Board. 1974-81 Teacher, St. Alphonsus Elementary School, Toronto Catholic School Board. GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT Regis College, Toronto: 2012-2013 Vatican II: The Theology and Historical Development of the Documents Sacramental Theology Theological Reflection Seminar 2011-2012 Sabbatical 2010-11 Vatican II: The Theology and Historical Development of the Documents Sacramental Theology Ministry Assessment and Preparation Seminar Wittgenstein for Theology Master of Divinity Comprehensive Examination Preparation Seminar (Teach Taught) 2009-10 Sacramental Theology Vatican II: The Theology and Historical Development of the Documents Theological Reflection Seminar Master of Divinity Comprehensive Examination Seminar 2008-09 Vatican II: The Theology and Historical Development of the Documents Wittgenstein for Theology Theological Reflection Seminar 2007-08 Vatican II: The Theology and Historical Development of the Documents Sacramental Theology Theological Reflection Seminar 2006-07 Vatican II: The Theology and Historical Development of the Documents - 2 - Sacramental Theology Theology for Ministry Theological Reflection Seminar 2005-06 Vatican II: The Theology and Historical Development of the Documents Sacramental Theology Theology for Ministry Sacramental Theology Theological Reflection Seminar 2004-05 Sacramental Theology Theological Reflection Seminar 2003-04 Sacramental Theology Theological Reflection Seminar 2002-03 Sacramental Theology Introduction to Ministry 1997-2002 Sacramental Theology Introduction to Ministry St. Michael?s College, Vermont: Summer session 2009 Theology for Ministry University of St. Michael?s College, Toronto: 1990-92 The Teacher as Religious Educator York University, Toronto: 1982-92 Teaching Religious Education in Roman Catholic Schools Foundations of Education Christian Ethics Creation / Eschatology MENTOR FOR MASTER OF DIVINITY COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONS Hector Acero Ferrer, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2012 Francis Noronha, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2011 Francis Salasiar, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2011 Agustinus Tanudjaja, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2011 Teo Ugaban, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2010 Vijai Amirtharaj, Master of Divinity, Regis College 2009 Michael Davidson, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2009 Jinto Puthiyidathuchalil, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2009 Teofilo Ugaban, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2009 Flavia Quinatana-Escalona, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2008 - 3 - Maureen Teixeira, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2008 Rohan Tulloch, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2008 Alvin Ho, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2008 Jeffrey Burwell, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2007 Gabrielle Ambroise, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2007 Elisabeth Duggan, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2007 Alvin Ho, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2007 Karen Corcoran, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2005 Patricia Yorkden, Master of Divinity, Regis College, 2005 MENTOR FOR MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES EXTENDED ESSAY David Byrne, Master of Divinity, St. Michael?s College, 2011 Michael Del Monte, Master of Theological Studies, Wycliffe College, 2010 Albert Munghen, Master of Theological Studies, Regis College, 2009 Michael Taylor, Master of Theological Studies, Regis College, 2009 Catherine Sears, Master of Theological Studies, Regis College, 2007 Verna Lozynsky, Master of Theological Studies, Regis College, 2006 MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY THESIS EXAMINER Douglas Moore, Master of Arts in Theology, Regis College, 2007 Ph.D. Th.D. SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE John Mack, Theology Department, Regis College, 2012 Idara Out, Theology Department, Regis College, 2012 Mary Jo McDonald, Theology Department, Regis College, 2005 Ph.D. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION COMMITTEE Lynda Katsuno, Pastoral Department, Emmanuel College, 2005 D.Min. SUPERVISOR Brid Liston, 2009 D.Min. COMPREHENSIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Brid Liston, Regis College, 2011 Linda Gregg, Regis College, 2010 Rev. Mark Vellenuava, Regis College, 2008 Mary Ann Blaksley, Regis College, 2007 Rev. Leo Huard, St. Michael?s College, 2006 - 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE ACADEMIC SERVICE Acting Director, Master of Divinity Program. (2013-Present Director, Theological Field Education. (2002-Present) Director, Master of Sacred Theology Program. (2002-Present) Director, Master of Theological Studies Program. (January 2010 – August 2010) ACADEMIC SERVICE Board of Governors, Regis College, Toronto. (2013-Present) Association of Theological Schools, Regis College Financial Report Committee. (January-August, 2012) Mission Statement Review Committee, Regis College, member and co-editor. (September-May, 2012-2013) Dean?s Committee, Regis College, Toronto. (2002-Present) Conjoint Basic Degree Committee, Regis College, Toronto. (2002-Present) Library Committee, Regis College, Toronto. (2004-Present) Nominations Committee, Board of Governors, Regis College, Toronto. (2009-Present) Grievance Committee, Regis College, Toronto. (2009-Present) Appointments and Rank Committee, Regis College. (2009-2010) Calendar of Events Committee, Regis College. (2002-2009) Alternate, Appointments and Rank Committee, Regis College, Toronto, (2008-2009) Search Committee Member, Moral Theology Position, Regis College. (Jan. – Feb. 2009) Board of Governors, Regis College, Acting Member. (Sept. – Dec. 2007) Development Committee, Regis College, Acting Member. (Sept. – Dec. 2007) Appointments and Rank Committee, Acting Member. (Sept. – Dec. 2007) Master of Divinity Review Committee for the Ontario College of Graduate Studies Study, Toronto School of Theology, Toronto. (2006-2007) Presidential Review Committee, Regis College, Toronto. (Spring 2005) Awards Committee, Regis College, Toronto, (2005-2006) Appointments and Rank Committee, Regis College, Toronto. (2005-2006) Ecclesial Degree Review Committee, Regis College, Toronto. (2005-2006) - 5 - Outcomes Based Survey Committee for the Master of Divinity Programme and the Master of Arts in Ministry and Spirituality Programme, Regis College, Toronto. (2004) Chair, Curriculum Review Committee, Master of Divinity Programme, Regis College, Toronto. (2002-2003) OTHER RELATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Endorsement Committee, Office of Lay Ministry and Chaplaincy, Archdiocese of Toronto. (2002-2010) Board Member, Manresa Retreat Centre, Pickering, Ontario. (2009-Present) Spiritual and Religious Affairs Committee, University of Toronto Health Network, University of Toronto. (2006-2009) Advisory Committee, Manresa Retreat Centre, Pickering, Ontario. (2007) Theological Education Committee, Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2004-2006) University of Toronto Health Network, Education Sub-Committee, Self-Study Group For CAPPE Accreditation. (2004-2005) SCHOLARLY AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Keynote Speaker, St. Michael?s College, Vermont, July 28-31, 2012, “Vatican II at Fifty”. Conference Workshop Presenter, University of St. Paul?s, Ottawa, September 27-29, 2012, “Vatican II for the Next Generation: The „Signs of the Times? for a Global Church”.0, 2013, “Vatican II and the New Evangelization”. Guest Lecturer, St. John?s University, Queens, New York, February 20, 2013, “Vatican II and the New Evangelization”. Panel Member, Regis College, Toronto, March 19, 2013, “Post-Modern Papacy: The Petrine Ministry as Promotion of Human and Religious Solidarity”. Panel Member, TV Ontario, Toronto, October 11, 2012, “A Modern Catholic Church? 50 Years of Vatican II”. Invited Guest, CBC Television Studio, Toronto, CBC News Now, March 13 and 14, 2013, “The Papal Conclave”. Guest Lecturer, Bat Kol Biblical Institute, Jerusalem, July 8, 2008, “Nostra Aetate and Beyond”, and July 31, 2008, “Midrash and the Western Intellectual Tradition”. Guest Lecturer, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Additional Qualification Course for Catholic Teachers, June 10, 2008. Lecture Title: “Theology for Ministry”. Keynote Speaker, Conference sponsored by the United States Bishops in collaboration with - 6 - the Secretariat for Family, Laity, Women, and Youth. St. Michael?s College, Colchester, Vermont, July 19, 2007. Presentation title: “The Theological and Ecclesiological Foundations for Lay Ecclesial Ministry”. Presenter and panel member, Ultimate Reality and Meaning Conference, Regis College, Toronto, August 8, 2007. Presentation title: “The Particularity of Ultimate Reality and the Contingency of Theological Inquiry”. Presenter, Canadian Theological Society, “Paradoxes of Belonging: The Eucharist and the Body Politic,” University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, May 16, 2005. Presenter, Faculty / Advanced Degree Seminar, “Paradoxes of Belonging: The Eucharist and the Body Politic,” University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, March 29, 2005. Presenter, Association of Theological Field Educators Biennial Conference, „Theology for Ministry,? Chelsea Inn, Toronto, Ontario, January 21, 2005. Respondent to the paper “Reception and Elemental Meaning: An Expansion of the Notion of Psychic Conversion,” presented by Prof. Robert Doran, Regis College, Toronto, January 14, 2005. PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES The following presentations were all connected to the fiftieth year of the anniversary of Vatican II and/or the celebration of the Year of Faith, both celebrated in 2012: , Friday, May 4, 2012, Regis College Alumni Talk, “Vatican II: Fifty Years Evolution and Revolution in the Catholic Church”. , Sunday, October 7, 2012, Printed Interview, Toronto Star on “Vatican II”. , November 16, 2012, Monsignor John Pereyana Catholic Secondary School, Professional Development Day for Teachers, “Vatican II: A Catholic Reformation. , February 9, 2012, St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Mississauga, “Signs of the Times: 50 Years after Vatican II”. , February 28, 2012, St. Michael?s and St. Francis Parish, Kitchener- Waterloo, “Lumen Gentium”. , March 5, 2013, Regis College, Keynote Speaker for Development and Peace annual Toronto Conference, “Signs of the Times”. , March 11, 2013, Faith Connections, Toronto, Theology on Tap Series, , “Signs of the Times”. , May 7, 2013, St. Kevin?s Parish, Welland, Ontario, “Vatican II: Legacy and Contemporary Challenges”. , February 7, February 14, March 7, and March 21, 2013, Facilitator for Lenten Lecture Series, Our Lady of Perpetual Health Parish, Toronto, “Issues of Vatican II, and the New Evangelization”. , March 14, 2013, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Toronto, “Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes”. - 7 - Presenter, Regis College Open House, “The Meaning of Life: The Sacraments”, March 5, 2011 Facilitator, Weekend Retreat, Manresa Retreat Centre, Pickering, “Where is God in Suffering?” June 11 – June 13, 2010. Keynote Speaker, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Pubisher?s Display Conference for Librarians, Principals, and Superintendents, “What We Believe: Practical Theology for Catholic Teachers”, November 19, 2009. Guest Speaker, Toronto School of Theology, Student Council Presidents? Annual Meeting, “Developing an Ecumenical Conciousness”, December 4, 2009. Keynote Speaker, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Catholic Student Teachers? Conference, “What We Believe: Practical Theology for Teachers”, October 3, 2009. Presenter, Regis College Open House, “What Me a Theologian? Why Study Theology?” October 3, 2009. Keynote Speaker, Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board, Ontario, Professional Development Day for Superintendents, Principals, and Librarians, “What We Believe: Practical Theology for Teachers”, November 19, 2009. Guest Speaker, Toronto School of Theology?s College Students? Annual Meeting, “Developing an Ecumenical Consciousness”, December 4, 2009. Presenter, Regis College Open House, “Vatican II: A Catholic Reformation”, Regis College, Toronto, September 27, 2008 Guest Speaker, Faithful Companions of Jesus Religious Community Seminar, “Mary”, Toronto, May 31, 2008. Presenter, Regis College Open House, “The Sacraments: Sacred Stages, Sacred Rites, Sacred Services,” Regis College, Toronto, March 10, 2007. Interviewee, Catholic Focus, “Dei Verbum: The Dogmatic Constitution of Divine Revelation.” A fifteen minute interview with the host of the programme on the context and significance of the doctrine of Divine Revelation, Salt and Light Television, Toronto, November 30, 2005. Facilitator for an introductory day retreat for Regis College Master of Divinity Candidates, St. Bonaventure Retreat Centre, Toronto, Ontario, September 24, 2005. Keynote speaker, Toronto Catholic District School Board annual conference for Religion Department Heads and Chaplains, “Theology for Ministry,” St. Joseph?s Morrow Park Retreat Centre, Toronto, Ontario, June 2, 2005. Presenter, Regis College Annual Lecture Series, “Two by Two: Theology for Ministry,” Regis - 8 - College, Toronto, April 7, 2005. Presenter, Loyola House Jesuit Retreat Centre Lecture Series, “ Two by Two: Theology for Ministry,” Loyola House, Guelph, Ontario, April 4, 2005. Presenter, Regis College Open House, “Learning to Serve: Theology for Ministry,” Regis College, Toronto, March 24, 2005. Guest speaker and facilitator, Faithful Companions of Jesus and Associates, “Living Eucharist,” Faithful Companions of Jesus Residence, Toronto, February 12, 2005. Keynote speaker, Marriage Preparation and Engaged Encounter Group Facilitators? Conference, “The Ministry of Marriage,” Queen of Apostle Renewal Centre, Mississauga, Ontario, February 6, 2005. Facilitator for a weekend retreat for Regis College Master of Divinity candidates entitled “The Art of Listening,” Camp Ekon, Ontario, September 24-26, 2004. Member, panel discussion addressing key contemporary issues in theological education hosted by The Ontario English Catholic Teachers? Association, Mariott Hotel, Toronto, Ontario, April 23, 2004. Coordinator and Facilitator for the Canadian Caucus of Theological Field Educators Conference, “Educating for Healthy Ministry: Theology, Context, and Leadership,” Mount Carmel Conference Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, April 15-17, 2004. Keynote speaker, World Day of Christian Life Communities, “Ignatian Spirituality at Work,” Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Toronto, March 25, 2004. Co-facilitator, workshop on Christian Leadership and Ignatian Spirituality, Camp Ekon, Ontario, June 18-21, 2000. PUBLICATIONS 1) Life-time summary - Books authored ............................................................................................... 2 - Book reviews ..................................................................................................2 - Papers in refereed journals ...............................................................................1 - Others (Articles). .........................................................................................…2 - Others (Presentation, Workshops, Conferences) ............................................ 31 Books Authored 1. Theology for Ministry. Ottawa: Novalis, 2004. Back cover blurb: “In simple contemporary language Margaret Lavin explain why and how all baptized Christian believers are equipped and empowered to minister to their neighbour. With suitable depth and contagious passion she draws on the Scriptures of the Old and the New Testament, on the doctrines of the Trinity and the Incarnation, and on the sacramental and - 9 - liturgical tradition to show that, whether they are ordained or not, ministry can and should become an integral part of their life.” Fr. George . Tavard, Assumption Centre, Boston H Review Quote: “Theology for Ministry is a breakthrough book in its approach to understanding ministry.” Dr. Richard Shields, Lecturer, University of St. Michael?s College, in Catholic New Times, 9/12/2004. Citations of Theology for Ministry in the following publications: “Ordained and Other Ministries: Making a Difference”, John Collins. Ecclesiology 2006 3/11. Catholic Women in Ministry: Changing the Way Things Are, Marie-Louise Ternier-Gomes. Ottawa: Novalis, 2007. This work specifically acknowledges that it builds its understanding of ministry using the definition presented in Theology for Ministry. 1A. Theology for Ministry was republished in 2007 in the Philippines – Theology for Ministry. Quezon City: Claretian Press, 2007. nd1B. Theology for Ministry 2 and revised edition was published in 2009 under the title What We Believe: Practical Theology for Teachers by the original publisher Novalis. This edition also included a Study Guide authored by Patricia O?Reilly and Ralph Bertram, lecturers at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Ontario. The book and its accompanying study guide are the required texts for Catholic student teachers. 2. Vatican II Fifty Years After: The Catholic Church in a Post-Modern World (In progress) Commissioned by Novalis Publishing in March 2010, for the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council in 2012. 3. Language, Culture, and Religious Belief (In progress) McGill-Queen?s University Press, Montreal, Quebec. Papers in Refereed Journals: 1. “Revelation Theology and Theological Anthropology: Are They Incommensurable?” Toronto Journal of Theology 16/2 (Fall 2000). Other (Articles): 1. “Mercy is Beyond Justice,” in Sacred Journey: Daily Reflections for Lent 2007. Saint Paul University, Ottawa: Novalis, 2007. 2. “Prayer in Everyday Life,” in Sacred Journey: Daily Reflections for Lent 2005. Saint paul University, Ottawa: Novalis, 2005. Book Reviews: 1. Marguerite Abdul-Masih. Edward Schillebeeckx and Hans Frei: A Conversation on Method and Christology. Waterloo, Ontario: Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2001, in Toronto Journal of Theology (Fall 2003) - 10 - 2. Jeffrey Vanderwilt. A Church Without Borders: The Eucharist and the Church in Ecumenical Perspective. Collegeville: Minnesota, 1998, in Toronto Journal of Theology (Fall 2000). Related Publishing Activity General Book Review Editor for the Toronto Journal of Theology. PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT ADVISING Theological Field Education and Theological Reflection Conceived a restructuring of the Theological Field Education component and Theological Reflection seminar of the Master of Divinity programme at Regis College. This involved creating new material for the Theological Field Education Manual to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing student body. It also involved designing a new policy and structure for ministry placements to deal with the wide disparity of ministerial background on the part of students, and for enhanced preparation for theological reflection, by considering each student?s particular needs, experience, and gifts. (2003-2006) Note on the above: The Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley recommended to the Director of Theological Field education that I be consulted on the structure for Theological Field Education that I developed at Regis with the possibility that the same model be adapted for their Master of Divinity programme. Consultant to St. Patrick?s College, Maynooth, Ireland regarding Theological Field Education. Met with Sr. Brid Liston, May 3, 2007 at Regis College to discuss the programme. Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education As a member of the Spiritual and Religious Care Advisory Committee and the Educational Sub-Committee Self-Study for CAPPE accreditation, assisted in the drafting of a two-year study of the University of Toronto Health Network. (2004-2005) Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops As a member of the Theological Education Committee of the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops, oversaw the writing and accreditation of on-line Religious Education courses for the Theology departments of Ontario universities. (2004-2006) Pastoral Ministry and Liturgy Organize and co-facilitate the annual Pastoral and Liturgical workshops for the Regis College - 11 - Master of Divinity Programme. (Present) Community Service Curriculum Curriculum advisor to the administrative team of the Giles School, Don Mills, Ontario, for the development of a curriculum for the Community Service component for senior students. (2005) ACADEMIC AWARDS Jean-Marc Laporte Scholarship (Academic Competence and Research Merit), Regis College, Toronto. (1993-94) Kuna-Delecaet Scholarship (Academic Excellence), Regis College, Toronto. (1992-93) Study and Research Award, Toronto Catholic School Board (One year of full time study with full remuneration and tuition for the study of theology). (1981-82) COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CHRISTIAN OUTREACH thMember, Jesuit Congress 2011 Committee in preparation for the 400 anniversary of the Society of Jesus in Canada. (Present) Greater Toronto Faith Alliance, working on proposal for a Faith Based Educational Program for High Risk Youth. 2006-2008 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS British Wittgenstein Society Canadian Theological Society Canadian Association of Theological Field Educator Catholic Theological Field Educators? Association IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY AND IGNATIAN PEDAGOGY Personal: Receiving spiritual direction in the Ignatian Spiritual Tradition from a member of the Society of Jesus (1993-present) Participant in annual eight-day retreat in the Ignatian Spiritual Tradition. (1997-Present) Participant in the 30-day Spiritual Exercises? Retreat. (1998) Professional: Offer spiritual direction in the Ignatian Spiritual Tradition. Incorporate Ignatian pedagogical principles into all aspect of teaching. - 12 - August 2013 - 13 -