Kathleen O'Gorman , Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Religion and Education
6363 St. Charles Avenue, Box 67 |
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Education
- 1986 Columbia University Teachers College, New York City
Ed. D. - Religion and Education - 1984 Columbia University Teachers College, New York City
M. Ed. - Education - 1978 Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
M.R.E. - Religious Education - 1973 Rollins College, Winter Park, FL
Teaching Certification - 1970 Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
B.A. - History
Academic/Professional Experience
- 1994 - Present Associate Professor, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA
- Faculty responsibilities include: developing and teaching graduate courses in religious education, the cultural context of ministry, religious ecology, and closure courses for the Institute for Ministry as well as undergraduate courses in religious studies for City College, Loyola’s adult division. Assumed Instructor of record responsibilities for LIMEX Courses 1 and 10 in 1994.
- 1981 - 1994 Assistant Professor, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA.
- Responsibilities detailed above.
- 1979 - 1981 Associate Director of the Catechetical and Pastoral Institute of Loyola University.
- Administrative duties included: office management and supervision, academic leadership, university liaison, preparation of statistical reports, budget supervision, and promotion. Responsibilities also included teaching, communication with students, academic advising, and supervision of field work.
- 1971 - 1978 Director of Religious Education, St. Augustine Parish, Casselberry, Florida.
- Assessed educational needs, elementary through adult, of 900-family parish. Developed and facilitated education programs, recruited, trained, coordinated 100+ volunteer teachers. Taught fundamental and sacramental theology, scripture and various topics related to Religious Education. Reported to pastor and Board. Proposed, obtained approval for, and administered annual budget of $25,000.
- 1970 - 1973 Teacher, Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida.
- Taught economically and academically handicapped children, served as music teacher, and coordinated extracurricular activities.
- 1963 - 1970 Sister/Teacher, School Sisters of Notre Dame, Annunciation Parish, North Hollywood, Florida.
- Taught elementary classes, third through eighth grades, and served as music teacher
Research Interests
- The Natural World as Sacred Community and Story
- The New Story of the Universe and its Implications for Theology and Religious Practice
- Religious Education in its Multipllicity of Forms and Expressions
- Greening Religious Education
- World Religions: The Wisdom They Offer; The Reconstruction Required for their Future Viability
Publications
- 1995 “The Greening of Religious Education” for journal entitled, Professional Approaches for Christian Educators.
- 1994 “Religious Education: Contemporary Theory and Practice” - a chapter for an edited volume entitled Contemporary Religious Ideas, published by Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
- 1994 “Eco-Theology: Religion’s Recovery of Ecological Perspective” - a chapter for an edited volume entitled Contemporary Religious Ideas , published by Libraries Unlimited, Inc.
- 1993 “Toward the Cultivation of Ecological Spirituality: The Possibilities of Partnership,” Religious Education , (New Haven: The Religious Education Association, Volume 87, Number 4, Fall, 1992). The paper was originally presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education, 1989.
- 1990 “Addiction,” Encyclopedia of Religious Education. (San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1990).
- 1986 Book Review: “A Church Ministering to Adults.”
- 1985 The Cultural Context of Ministry : Exploring its Resources and Challenges. (Loyola University, 1985).
- 1985 Ministry Guide To Religious Education. (Loyola University, 1985).
Selected Presentations
- 1996 “The Congregation as Educator: The Natural World as Curriculum” given at the annual meetings of the Religious Education Association and The Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education.
- 1996 “The Implications of Thomas Berry’s Work for Religious Education” day-long presentation to approximately 100 religious educators in Owensboro, KY.
- 1996 “The Universe as the Primary Context of Unitarian-Universalist Spirituality,” a homily delivered to the Lacombe congregation.
- 1994 “Working for the Welfare of Women and Animals: An Ecofeminist Perspective” at the annual Womens' Studies Conference at Tulane University.
- 1992 Panelist - “Ignatius and Columbus” - Loyola Day.
- 1990 Address to Graduates, Baccalaureate Liturgy, Loyola University.
- 1990 Address to Brother Martin High School Faculty - “The Three Curricula That Teach.”
- 1989 Panelist - Outcomes Assessment and the Adult Student” - Loyola Day.
- 2000 Address/inservice to Religion faculty at Brother Martin High School, New Orleans, LA.
- 1989 “Repairing Our Debt to the Nonhuman World: Religious Education in an Ecological Perspective” - Paper presented at annual meeting of the Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education.
- 1989 “Christianity in an Ecological Perspective” - Public lecture sponsored by LIM.
- 1988 “Teaching Exceptional Patrons” - American Library Association Conference.
- 1988 “Education as Religious Activity” - Address to religious educators at annual conference sponsored by Diocese of Baton Rouge.
Affiliations
- The Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education
- Sierra Club
- League in Support of Animals
- ASPCA and Louisiana SPCA
Awards
- 1993 Anthony Waters Distinguished Teaching Award
- 1990 Anthony Waters Distinguished Teaching Award
- 1987 NEH Course Development Grant, “Humanities Scholarship and Instruction for Non Traditional Students”
- 1996 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
LIMEX Courses
- Pastoral and Educational Praxis
- Foundations of Religious Education
- Curriculum Development
- The Universe as Divine Manifestation
- Emergent Universe: Our Sacred Story
LIM On-Campus Courses
- Foundations of Religious Education
- Adolescent Religious Education
- Adult Religious Education
- Curriculum Development
- Interdisciplinary Resources for Religious Education
- Religious Education Seminar
- Synthesis Seminar
- Religion and Ecology
- Cultural Context of Ministry
- Pastoral/Educational Strategies
- Cosmology: A Religious Perspective
- Nature Writings: Resources for Spirituality & Education
Additional Professional Information
Undergraduate Teaching
- Developed and taught the following undergraduate courses in Religious Studies:
- Current Moral Problems
- Religion and Faith Today
- Church Today
- Religion and Society
- Christianity and the Environment
- Religions of the World
- Women’s Religious Experience
- Spirituality of the Nature Writers
- Foundations of Religious Studies
Teach Religious Studies courses within the Environmental Studies Minor
1982 - 1983 Taught two extension courses sponsored by the College of St. Francis, Joliet, IL
Administration of Undergraduate Religious Studies Program
1989 - 1993 Developed and coordinated curriculum, faculty assignments, and scheduling of all religious studies courses in core.
Educational Leadership
1993 Core Revision Project
1988 Outcomes Assessment Project
1988 Proposed and coordinated faculty inservice workshop with Dr. Stephen Brookfield
Consultant
1996 Steering Committee for local REA Steering Committee
1996 Hofinger Conference Planning Team
1996 Site visit to LIMEX group, Evansville, Ohio
Coordination of Special Events
1999 Coordinated lecture and workshop presented by Thomas Berry, "The Great Work."
1998 Coordinated lecture and workshop presented by Thomas Berry, "The Ecozoic Era."
1997 Coordinated lecture and workshop presented by Thomas Berry, "Education in the 21st Century."
1996 Coordinated lecture and workshop series led by Thomas Berry, “The Sacred Universe”
1995 Coordinated lecture/workshop series led by Thomas Berry, “The Sacred Community”
1994 Nomination and facilitation of Fr. Thomas Berry as Honorary Degree Recipient
1993 Reception/Seminar for Religious Educators featuring Dr. Dwayne Huebner, Bushnell Professor of Christian Nurture, Yale Divinity School
1990 - 1993 Blessing of Animals Ceremony in collaboration with Campus Ministry
1993 Workshop: Sr. Gloria Davis, “Navaho Spirituality”
1992 Dr. Thomas Regan, Seminar on the Philosophy of Animal Rights
1991 Biever Lecture - Fr. Thomas Berry, “The Earth Story: The Crisis Moment.”
1991 Organization of Earth Day Ritual
1987 Arranged LIM workshop featuring Dr. Ray McDermott, Professor of Anthropology and Education, Stanford University
Committee Membership
1996 - 1998 Building and Grounds Committee
1995 - 1996 City College Decanal Search Committee
1978 - Present LIM Graduate Studies Committee
1983 - 1999 City College Courses and Curriculum Committee, Chair 1990
1984 - 1997 Affirmative Action Committee
1990 - Present City College Rank and Tenure Committee, Chairperson - 1990, 1993
1990 - 1999 Standing Committee for Academic Planning
1990 Dux Academicus Committee
1989 - 1990 Outcomes Synthesizing Committee
1986 - 1988 New Faculty Orientation
1985 - 1987 Faculty Senate
Advising Responsibilities
1981 - Present Approximately 40 on-campus M.R.E. students and approximately 300 LIMEX students
1992 - 1993 Undergraduate students with undeclared majors
1988 - 1992 Social Science majors
1988 - 1990 LUFORUM, City College Student Organization
1989 - 1998 Students for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Personal
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