Abbreviated CURRICULUM VITAE David Brian Perrin, Ph.D. St. Jerome’s University 290 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G3
Phone 519-884-8111 x28307 (w); Business Mobile: 519-504-4840
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David B. Perrin, Ph.D. is a full-time Full Professor at St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada and a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Hamilton. He has been teaching Christian spirituality and ethics since 1995. He is the former President and Vice-Chancellor of St. Jerome’s University, a past- President of the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality, and was the Dean of the Faculty of Theology, Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada. As a professional educator, academic speaker and author, as well as a popular workshop and retreat director, he has given conferences, workshops and retreats on a range of topics in Canada, the United States and Europe. As a missionary in Haiti (two years) and graduate student in Rome, Italy (three years) he draws on a truly international experience to inform his reflection. He is the author of a number of books which include For Love of the World (1997); The Sacrament of Reconciliation (1998) and Studying Christian Spirituality (2007). He is also the editor of Women Christian Mystics (2001).
1. PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Citizenship: Canadian
Present Position: Full Professor, Department of Religious Studies, St. Jerome’s University
Languages: English: Language of birth French: Reading/Understanding: excellent; Speaking: excellent Italian: Reading/Understanding: excellent; Speaking: fair Spanish: Reading/Understanding: excellent; Speaking: fair German: One course, University of Ottawa, 1990-91
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2. EDUCATION
1995 Ph.D. (Th.)/D.Th. -- University of Ottawa/Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada; Title of the doctoral thesis: Canciones entre el alma y el esposo of Juan de la Cruz: A Hermeneutical Interpretation
1987 Licentiate in Theology (S.T.L.), Institute of Spirituality, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy; Title of the licentiate thesis: Symbols: Doors To Reality: How symbols in the thought of Mircea Eliade impact the understanding of symbols in the Christian tradition, and more specifically, the Christian sacrament of Reconciliation
1985 Baccalaureate in Theology (S.T.B.), Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
1980-82 Theology Studies (Bachelor's level) -- Saint Paul University, Ottawa, Canada
1978-79 Philosophy Studies -- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
1978 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.-Chemistry), University of Western Ontario, London, Canada
3. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2008 – present Full Professor, St. Jerome’s University
2007- 2012 President and Vice-Chancellor, St. Jerome’s University
2006-2007 Associate Professor, Saint Paul University
2005-2006 Sabbatical Year, Saint Paul University
2004 Associate Professor, Saint Paul University, Ottawa
2002-2003 Provincial, St. Peter’s Province, Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate;
2002-2003 Chair, Amalgamation Committee: Five Oblate Provinces into One; launch of OMI Lacombe Canada; secondment from Saint Paul University
1999 - 2002 Dean, Associate Professor, Faculty of Theology, Saint Paul University, Ottawa
1998 - 1999 Interim Dean, Faculty of Theology, Saint Paul University, Ottawa
1995 – 1999 Assistant Professor in Spirituality and Ethics, Saint Paul University, Ottawa.
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1994-1995 Full-time Lecturer in Theology, Saint Paul University, Ottawa.
1994 – 1995 Distance Education Coordinator, Saint Paul University, Ottawa.
1993 Summer: Secretary to Apostolic Nuncio His Excellency Carlo Curis, Ottawa, Canada.
1991-1994 Part-time Lecturer in Theology (Spirituality), Saint Paul University.
1989-90 Pastor, St. Agnes Parish, Thunder Bay, Ontario.
1987-1989 Assistant Pastor, St. Mary's Parish, Fort Frances, Ontario.
1987- 2007 Part-time Lecturer for the Ontario Eastern Catholic Teacher's Association (O.E.C.T.A) in the ongoing education program leading to a Specialist Certificate in Religious Education; Subject areas taught: Ethics: Levels I, II, III; Dogma: Levels I, II, and III. Places taught: Fort Frances, ON; Kenora, ON; Thunder Bay, ON; Smith Falls, ON.
1987-present Various work (spiritual direction, retreats, conferences) at the Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario; Various talks and presentations for Professional Development Days for Catholic School Boards particularly in the areas of Spirituality and Moral Theology.
1982-84 High School English teacher, Camp Perrin, Haiti.
4. MEMBERSHIPS IN ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS
2016 – present, Chair, Governance Committee, Council of Administration (Board of Governors), Saint Paul University, Ottawa.
2013 – present Director on the Council of Administration (Board of Governors), Saint Paul University, Ottawa; member of its Governance Committee
2010 – present Member of Editorial Board: Vinayasādhana: Journal of Psycho-Spiritual Formation; Dharmaram College; Bangalore, India
2006-2010 Chair, Promotions Committee, Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
2005-2006 President, international group Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality of the American Academy of Religion
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2004-2005 Vice-President/President-Elect, Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
2001 - 2004 Board Member Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
1992 - present American Academy of Religion
1998 - 2002 Chair – Mysticism Group, American Academy of Religion
1992 - present Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
1996 - present Canadian Theological Society
1996 - present Société Canadienne de Théologie
5. PUBLICATIONS
a) Books
Studying Christian Spirituality, (London, UK: Routledge, 2007), 346 pages.
Christian Women Mystics Speak to our Times, edited by David B. Perrin, with an Introduction by the Editor pages ix-xxi, (Franklin, WI: Sheed & Ward, 2001), 209 pages.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation: An Existential Approach, (Queenston, ON, Edwin Mellen Press, 1998), 147 pages.
For Love of the World: The Old and New Self of John of the Cross, (Bethesda, MD: International Scholars Publications, 1997), 123 pages.
Canciones entre el alma y el esposo of Juan de la Cruz: A Hermeneutical Interpretation, (Bethseda, MD: International Scholars Publications, 1996), 429 pages.
Editions of Journals
Spirituality at the University, edited by David B. Perrin and Micheline Laguë, thematic edition of scholarly journal with an introduction by the Editors, THEOFORUM, 33 (2002), 158 pages.
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b) Articles in Referred Journals or Books
“The Clash of Transcendence and History: The Conversion of Óscar Arnulfo Romero, Part II,” Vol. VII, No. 2, July 2016, Vinayasādhana: Dharmaram Journal of Psycho-Spiritual Formation, Dharmaram College, Bangalore, India, 60-76.
“The Clash of Transcendence and History: The Conversion of Óscar Arnulfo Romero, Part I,” Vol. VII, No. 1, January 2016, Vinayasādhana: Dharmaram Journal of Psycho-Spiritual Formation, Dharmaram College, Bangalore, India, 53-62.
“God’s Defeat of Deceit: The Seduction of Oscar Romero,” in Robert S. Pelton, editor, Archbishop Romero and Spiritual Leadership in the Modern World, (Lanham: Lexington Books, 2015), 56-60.
“The New Self of John of the Cross,” Vol. V, No. 1, January 2014, Vinayasādhana: Dharmaram Journal of Psycho-Spiritual Formation, Dharmaram College, Bangalore, India, 31-42.
“Hermeneutical Methodology in Christian Spirituality,” THEOFORUM 44 (2013), 317-227.
“The Uneasy Relationship Between Christian Spirituality and the Human Sciences: Psychology as a Test Case,” Fall 2007 Spiritus: A Journal of Christian Spirituality, Johns Hopkins University Press, 169-192.
“Mysticism,” entry in The Blackwell Companion to Christian Spirituality, Arthur Holder, editor, Oxford, U.K.: Blackwell, publication 2005, 442-458.
“The Mythopoetic Interpretation of Texts: Hermeneutical Considerations,” in Mythopoetic Perspectives of Men’s Healing Work: An Anthology for Therapists and Others, James Doyle, Editor, Greenwood Press, Westport, CT, 2000, 59-74.
“The Unique Contribution of John of the Cross to the Western Mystical Tradition,” Science et Esprit, 51/2 (1999), 199-230.
“Spiritual Direction, Hermeneutics, and the Textual Constitution of Selfhood,” Église et Théologie, 29/1 (1998), 31-62.
“Asceticism: The Enigma of Corporal Joy in Paul Ricoeur and John of the Cross,” Pastoral Sciences, 16 (1997), 135-162.
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“Implications of Hermeneutical Methodology for the Interpretation of the Cántico espiritual of Juan de la Cruz,” Science et Esprit, XLVIII/2 mai-septembre (1996), 153-174.
“Foundations for a Hermeneutical Interpretation of the Cántico espiritual of Juan de la Cruz,” Science et Esprit, XLVIII/1, janvier-avril (1996), 61-84.
“Mysticism and Art: The Importance of Affective Reception,” Église et Théologie 27/1 (1996), 47-70. c) Encyclopaedia Articles
Philip Sheldrake, Editor, The New SCM Press Dictionary of Christian Spirituality (Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville: KY, 2005) contributed: Ecstasy; Illuminative Way; Purgative Way; Unitive Way; Visionary Literature.
d) Articles in Popular Journals
“China in the Fast Lane,” Oblate Missions 236 (December 2004), 16-19.
“Integration: To Live Is Not Enough: The Journey of the Human Person,” Oblate Missions 215 (December 1998), 8-14.
“Au-delà des péchés formels: Une spiritualité de la réconciliation,” Présence Magazine (Novembre 1998), 5.
“A Spirituality of Reconciliation: Time to Begin Again,” Oblate Missions 212 (March 1998), 16-19.
“Feminist and Men’s Issues: A Spirituality of Dialogue,” Everyman: A Men’s Journal 29 (Jan./Feb. 1998),10-11.
“Christian Spirituality: A Meeting Place for Friends,” Oblate Missions 208 (March 1997), 24- 28.
“Homily Suggestions: January 1, 1992,” Celebrate! 31/1 (Jan.-Feb. 1992), 34.
“Homily Suggestions: Dec. 29, 1991,” Celebrate! 30/6 (Nov.-Dec. 1991), 48-49.
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6. CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS / RETREATS
2017
March 27: “The Spirituality of Óscar Arnulfo Romero,” Keynote address during the annual “Romero Days,” (March 24-28) Notre Dame University, IL, U.S.A..
April 4: “Board Governance and Mission,” Workshop for Board of Directors, Galilee Community, Arnprior, Ontario.
March 11-15: “Conversion in the Ordinary: Discerning God in Everyday Life,” Preached Mission/Lenten Retreat, St. Michael’s Parish, Waterloo, Ontario.
2016 May 8-13, Preached Retreat, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, ON. Title of retreat: Living Trinitarian Life: An Invitation to Live With God Always
January 17, “Les étapes vers l’union divine selon Jean de la Croix,” 3 hour Master seminar Saint Paul University, Ottawa, in DES (Diplôme d'études supérieures) in Théologie contemplative et mentorat spiritual.
2015 June 19-21 Preached Retreat, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, ON. Title of retreat: The Experience of God: Mysticism in Everyday Life
2014 September 27 “God’s Defeat of Deceit: The Seduction of Oscar Romero,” Scholarly paper given at the conference: “International Conference on Oscar Arnulfo Romero,” September 25-27, 2014, Notre Dame University, IN, U.S.A. a response to“How far can a soul ascend if it lets itself be possessed entirely by God?” by Damian Zynda, Th.D.
June 1-6 Preached Annual Retreat for the Scarboro Foreign Missions Society, Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, Pickering, ON. Title of retreat: Living Trinitarian Life: An Invitation to Live With God Always.
January 21 The Veritas Forum, Interviewer of Dr. Sam Newlands, William J. and Dorothy K. O’Neill Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, IN, University of Waterloo, Topic: “Is Spirituality Reasonable?”
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January 11 – Christology: Incarnation, Redemption, Christological Councils, 6-hour teaching period, Diocese of Hamilton Diaconate Training Program, Hamilton, ON.
2013
December 7 – Christology: The Fourth Gospel, 6-hour teaching period, Diocese of Hamilton Diaconate Training Program, Hamilton, ON.
November 9 – Christology: The Synoptic Gospels, 6-hour teaching period, Diocese of Hamilton Diaconate Training Program, Hamilton, ON.
September 19 – 1 hour Radio Interview with Fr. Bill Trusz, “Spirituality in Today’s World,” aired on Sept. 25, 2013 Radio Teopoli AM 530, Catholic Radio Toronto; Toronto, ON.
June 29 “The Wondrous New Self of John of the Cross,” Scholarly paper given at the conference: “Wondrous Fear and Holy Awe.” June 29-July 2, 2013, Notre Dame University, IN, U.S.A..
May 17 “Metodologia ermeneutica: fenomenologia e interdisciplinarità,” Scholarly paper given at the symposium: “L’Incontro con Dio: Il metodo della Teologia Spirituale: fenomenico?” May 16-17, 2013, Teresianum University, Rome, Italy.
2006
November 18 “The Uneasy Relationship Between Christian Spirituality and the Human Sciences: Psychology as a Test Case,” Presidential Address given at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality, Washington, D.C.
October 12 Guest Lecture “The Anthropology of the Soul in the Writings of John of the Cross,” in undergraduate course Death and Afterlife in World Religions, Dr. Angela Sumegi, Carleton University.
May 29 “The Cauldron of the City: Spirituality in Urban Life,” Scholarly paper given at the annual meeting of the Canadian Theological Society, York University.
April 11 “Following Jesus into the Kingdom of God,” Preached Retreat Day for R.C. Priests of Diocese of Pembroke, Grey Nuns Motherhouse, Pembroke, ON.
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2005
September 22 “Impact of Vatican II on Roman Catholic Church in Canada,” University of Ottawa: Guest Conference: course of Professor Emma Anderson, History of Religion in Canada.
2001
March 24 Contemplative Spirituality for Everyday Living, Conference/Workshop, Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Kingston, MA, U.S.A.
2000
April 25, 28 Spirituality and Sexuality: The Enigma of Corporeal Joy, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
1999
October 19, 21 Contemplative Spirituality for Everyday Living, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
January 9, February 6 Spirituality and Social Justice II and III , Kairos: Spirituality-for-Justice Centre, Bronson Place, Ottawa, Ontario
1998
November 28 Spirituality and Social Justice I , Kairos: Spirituality-for-Justice Centre, Bronson Place, Ottawa, Ontario
October 7 Challenges for Today: Dei Verbum in Context, Resource Person, St. Margaret Mary’s Parish, Ottawa, Ontario
September 26 Foi chrétienne et morale and Crées à l’image de Dieu, scholarly papers given at the conference Église et sexualité: pour une parole porteuse de libération et d’accueil, (dédié à la mémoire d’André Guindon, o.m.i.) Centre Saint-Pierre, Montreal, Québec
May 8-10 Human Sexuality: The Basis for a Sexual Ethics, Permanent Deaconate Program,
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Thunder Bay Diocese, Thunder Bay, Ontario
March 31, April 3 Spirituality and Sexuality: The Enigma of Corporeal Joy, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
1997
September 23, 25 Contemplative Spirituality for Everyday Living, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
May 20, 22 Spirituality and Sexuality: The Enigma of Corporeal Joy, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
April 15, 17 Contemplative Spirituality for Everyday Living, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
1996
November 24 “Masculinity: Personal and Communal Transformation via the Mytho-Poetic Text,” Scholarly paper given at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion: New Orleans, LA
November 2 Contemporary Spirituality For Christians: John of the Cross in Context, Waupoos Foundation, Ottawa, Ontario
October 4-5 Justice-Making and Ethics in a Postmodern World: Principles of Moral Theology Part II, O.E.C.T.A. Ongoing Education, Kenora Roman Catholic Separate School Board, Kenora, Ontario
September 16 The Desire of Desire in Saint John of the Cross, Edith Stein Society, Ottawa, Ontario
May 17-19 Hope In A World of Chaos: Post-modern Spirituality in a Modern World / Spiritualité Post-Moderne dans un Monde Moderne, Facilitator of Grey Nuns Summit / Sommet Les Soeurs Grises , Pembroke, Ontario
April 13 “Asceticism - The Enigma of Corporal Joy,” Scholarly paper given at the American
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Academy of Religion - International Regional Meeting: LeMoyne College, Syracuse, N.Y.
February 27, March 12 Spirituality and Sexuality: The Enigma of Corporeal Joy, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
1995
September 22-23 Basic Principles of Moral Theology, O.E.C.T.A. Ongoing Education, Kenora Roman Catholic Separate School Board, Kenora, Ontario
August 28, 30 Apostolic Christian Community: A Hermeneutical Approach, Oblate Conference of Canada - Formation; Specialized Assembly on Apostolic Community (Aug. 27- 31, 1995), Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, Ontario
May 9, 23 Contemplative Spirituality for Everyday Living, Galilee Mission Centre, Arnprior, Ontario
May 3 Reconciliation: That Thing of Joy, Saint Patrick’s Church, R.C.I.A., Adult Education, Fallowfield, Ontario
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