Dr Edward Hahnenberg
1973-

Edward P. Hahnenberg, Ph.D. is the Breen Chair in Catholic Theology and Chair of the Department of Theology & Religious Studies at John Carroll University in Ohio.

Dr. Hahnenberg’s research explores 20th-century Catholic theology, with particular attention to developments in the understanding of church and ministry, the Second Vatican Council, theology of vocation and discernment, and lay ecclesial ministry. A popular speaker, he is a past delegate to the U.S. Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue and former theological consultant to the U.S. Bishops’ Subcommittee on Lay Ministry in its preparation of the document “Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord.”

Dr. Hahnenberg is the author or co-editor of seven books — including Theodore Hesburgh: Bridge Builder (Liturgical Press, 2020) and Theology for Ministry: An Introduction for Lay Ministers (Liturgical Press, 2014) — and numerous articles in academic and pastoral journals. In 2019 he received the Called and Gifted Award from the Association of Graduate Programs in Ministry in recognition of his contributions to the church’s ministerial life.

NOTE: The following list includes all documents in our Edward Hahnenberg fonds, sorted by category and date. In addition to documents held in the current fonds, there are also documents specifically authored by Edward Hahnenberg.