The Unity of Pope Benedict XVI's Theology
Season 3, Episode 3
Discover the insightful perspective of Dr. Richard DeClue, an esteemed Abbey alum, as he delves into the unity of Pope Benedict XVI’s Theology in the newest episode of Conversatio. Tune in to listen to this enlightening presentation, originally shared at the “A Day of Reflection: The Life & Thought of Joseph Ratzinger” conference held last spring. Listen Now!
About the Host
Dr. Richard DeClue
Guest Presenter
Richard G. DeClue, Jr., S.Th.D. is the Professor of Theology at the Word on Fire Institute. In addition to his undergraduate degree in theology (Belmont Abbey College), he earned three ecclesiastical degrees in theology at the Catholic University of America. He specializes in systematic theology with a particular interest and expertise in the thought of Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. His STL thesis treated Ratzinger’s Eucharistic ecclesiology in comparison to the Eastern Orthodox theologian John Zizioulas. His doctoral dissertation expounded and evaluated Ratzinger’s theology of divine revelation. Dr. DeClue has published articles in peer-reviewed journals on Ratzinger’s theology, and he taught a college course on the thought of Pope Benedict XVI. He is also interested in the ecclesiology of Henri de Lubac, the debate over nature and grace, and developing a rapprochement between Communio (ressourcement) theology and Thomism.
