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Thomas H. Groome
Professor of Theology and Religious Education
Thomas H. Groome
Ed.D.
Contact
Church in the 21st Century Center
Heffernan House
110 College Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Telephone: 617-552-8449
Email: groomet@bc.edu
Education
- M.Div. (equiv.), St. Patrick's Seminary, Carlow, Ireland
- M.A., Fordham University
- Ed.D., Union Theological Seminary/Columbia University Teachers College
Research Interests
The History, Theory and Practice of Religious Education; Pastoral Ministry and Practical Theology
Expertise
- Ministerial Formation
- Religious Education
Profile
Dr. Thomas H. Groome was born in County Kildare, Ireland. Professor Groome holds the equivalent of an M.Div. from St. Patrick's Seminary in Carlow, Ireland, an M.A. from Fordham University and a doctoral degree in religious education from Union Theological Seminary/Columbia University.
Professor Groome's publications include his most recent book Catholic Spiritual Practices: Treasures Old and New (Paraclete), Will There Be Faith: A New vision for Education and Growing Disciples (HarperCollins), Reclaiming Catholicism: Treasures Old and New (Orbis Books), What Makes Us Catholic: Eight Gifts for Life (HarperCollins), Educating for Life, A Spiritual Vision for Every Teacher and Parent (Crossroads), Christian Religious Education: Sharing Our Story and Vision (Jossey Bass), Language for a "Catholic" Church (Sheed and Ward) and Sharing Faith: A Comprehensive Approach to Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry (Wipf and Stock). Professor Groome is also the primary author of various religion textbook series including the Catholic High School Theology series, Credo from Veritas.