Russell Ward
Primary Area: Moral Theology/Christian Ethics
Biography
From 2015-2020, Fr. Russell completed his philosophical and theological studies at the Regina Apostolorum in Rome before coming to the University of Notre Dame in 2021 to obtain the M.T.S and, in 2023, to begin a PhD in moral theology and Christian Ethics. His dissertation aims to uncover the moral implications of the concept and nature of authority in medieval canon law.
Research Interests
Fundamental Moral Theology, Medieval Canon Law, Virtue Theory
Dissertation
"Ecclesial Structures of Authority: Moral Insights from Medieval Canon Law for Contemporary Challenges"
Director: Jean Porter
Education
- Licentiate in Philosophy (Regina Apostolorum)
- Baccalaureate in Theology (Regina Apostolorum)
- M.T.S. (University of Notre Dame)