My position as Graduate Program Director of the MA in Social Justice at IPS gives me the opportunity and encouragement to contribute to the development of social ethics as an academic discipline through research and writing (See attachment of published books, chapters and articles) as well as praxis. My interest in the structural change dimensions of Catholic Social Teachings as well as my own leadership positions encouraged me to complete yet another degree in Human Resources and Industrial Relations with the Institute of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Loyola University Chicago (MS, 1999).
Other areas of research and writing interests include Catholic social teaching, peace & justice education, women's spirituality, women’s leadership, human rights and social change.
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Sr. Mary Elsbernd, OSF Received prestigious medal, Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Mary Elsbernd (with award and roses) is congratulated by well-wishers (left to right):
Steve Hrycyniak, Randy Gibbons, Susann Ozuk, Robert Ludwig, Diane Maloney
Sr. Mary Elsbernd, OSF, former Director of the Institute of Pastoral Studies and current Graduate Program Director of the M.A. in Social Justice degree, was awarded the St. Elizabeth Seton Medal from the College of Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati, Ohio on Wednesday, October 29th. The annual St. Elizabeth Seton Medal event was established in 1996 as part of the College's 75th anniversary celebration in recognition of the Sisters of Charity who founded the College, and to honor a woman theologian who is making significant contributions to the field of theology. Cited as particular to Sr. Elsbernd are the many contributions she has made to the work of integrating social justice and ministry in a coherent and practical theological foundation for students and readers of her work. In addition to receiving the St. Elizabeth Seton medal, Sr. Elsbernd gave a lecture entitled "Dangerous Imagination: The Transforming Power of the Future." The Institute of Pastoral Studies is happy and proud to congratulate Sr. Mary Elsbernd on receiving this well-deserved recognition!