Chelsea Jordan King, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office Location
Catholic Studies
Martire Center W338
Dr. King's research focuses on the relationship between theology and science, especially how evolutionary theory impacts certain Catholic doctrines like original sin and salvation.
Degrees & Certifications
- PhD in Systematic Theology, University of Notre Dame
- ThM in Systematic Theology, Boston College
- MTS in Historical Theology, Boston College
- BA in Theology & Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
Teaching Responsibilities
- CIT 201 The Human Journey Seminars: Journey to God
- CIT 202 The Human Journey Seminars: Journey to the World
- CIT 211 Do All Dogs Go to Heaven?
Awards & Fellowships
- Center for Theology, Science, and Human Flourishing & John Templeton Funded Human
Distinctiveness Grant for Ph.D. in Systematic Theology at Notre Dame (2015-2020) - Center for Theology, Science, and Human Flourishing & John Templeton Funded Human Distinctiveness Grant for “Girard Reclaimed: Finding Common Ground Between Sarah Coakley and René Girard Sacrifice” (2016)
- 1st Place Raymund Schwager Best Graduate Paper Award at Colloquium on Violence and Religion
Conference, COVR (2015)
Research Interests
- Theology & Science
- Soteriology
- Ecotheology
- Feminist Theology