Daniel Horan
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Daniel P. Horan, OFM is a Franciscan
Friar (of the Order of Friars Minor of Holy Name Province ) and a Franciscan theological and spiritual writer. He studied Theology
(in the School of Arts and Sciences) and Journalism
(in the Jandoli School of Journalism) at St. Bonaventure University
and studied in the Master of Arts in Systematic Theology
and Master of Divinity
programs at the Washington Theological Union
. He currently teaches in the Department of Religious Studies at Siena College
in Loudonville, NY.
He has written extensively on Franciscan theology, philosophy and spirituality as well as given lectures and delivered academic papers (in both the UK and the US) on the theological and social significance of the work of Thomas Merton
. His current work focuses on postmodern thought and the use of medieval franciscan thinkers like John Duns Scotus as well as the authentic retrieval of their thought for contemporary theological inquiry.
. Much of his work has appeared in Franciscan journals, most notably The Cord. Subsequently he has published a number of articles and essays in publications including The Heythrop Journal, The Downside Review, Review for Religious, Spiritual Life, The Merton Journal, The Merton Annual, Spirtu u Hajja, and others. Horan is working on several book projects. He is the author of a popular article in the magazine St. Anthony Messenger Magazine, titled "St. Francis and the Millennials: Kindred Spirits." Horan is the author of the blog Dating God: A Franciscan Spirituality for the 21st Century
thinkers. He has published articles on Bonaventure
, John Duns Scotus, Francis of Assisi
, and Clare of Assisi
, among others, in publications such as Review for Religious, The Cord, and Spiritual Life. His work on Thomas Merton has also resulted in publications in both the United Kingdom
and in the US... He has delivered lectures, workshops and academic papers in both the US and Europe on Merton - which has received some attention. Horan is also interested in contemporary theological movements, with particular attention paid to the Radical Orthodoxy
movement that originated in the UK.
Franciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
Friar (of the Order of Friars Minor of Holy Name Province ) and a Franciscan theological and spiritual writer. He studied Theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
(in the School of Arts and Sciences) and Journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
(in the Jandoli School of Journalism) at St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University is a private, Franciscan Catholic university, located in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has roughly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students....
and studied in the Master of Arts in Systematic Theology
Systematic theology
In the context of Christianity, systematic theology is a discipline of Christian theology that attempts to formulate an orderly, rational, and coherent account of the Christian faith and beliefs...
and Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
programs at the Washington Theological Union
Washington Theological Union
Washington Theological Union is a Roman Catholic graduate school of theology and ministry in Washington, D.C., with a mission of educating and forming candidates for the priesthood and other church ministries. WTU is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada...
. He currently teaches in the Department of Religious Studies at Siena College
Siena College
Siena College is an independent Roman Catholic liberal arts college in Loudonville, in the town of Colonie, New York, United States. Siena is a four-year, coeducational, independent college in the Franciscan tradition, founded by the Franciscan Friars in 1937. It has 3,000 full-time students and...
in Loudonville, NY.
He has written extensively on Franciscan theology, philosophy and spirituality as well as given lectures and delivered academic papers (in both the UK and the US) on the theological and social significance of the work of Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton
Thomas Merton, O.C.S.O. was a 20th century Anglo-American Catholic writer and mystic. A Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani, Kentucky, he was a poet, social activist, and student of comparative religion...
. His current work focuses on postmodern thought and the use of medieval franciscan thinkers like John Duns Scotus as well as the authentic retrieval of their thought for contemporary theological inquiry.
History
Horan entered the Franciscans as a postulant for Holy Name Province in July 2005 and entered the Novitiate the following year after which he professed his first vows in 2007. At a young age he had already begun to write and publish articles on matters of theology and spirituality. The first widely-received published work is his article "Dating God: A Young Friar's Experience of Solitude" which appeared in the Jesuit-run Catholic Magazine America (magazine)America (magazine)
America is a national weekly magazine published by the American Jesuits that contains news and opinion about Catholicism and how it relates to American politics and cultural life....
. Much of his work has appeared in Franciscan journals, most notably The Cord. Subsequently he has published a number of articles and essays in publications including The Heythrop Journal, The Downside Review, Review for Religious, Spiritual Life, The Merton Journal, The Merton Annual, Spirtu u Hajja, and others. Horan is working on several book projects. He is the author of a popular article in the magazine St. Anthony Messenger Magazine, titled "St. Francis and the Millennials: Kindred Spirits." Horan is the author of the blog Dating God: A Franciscan Spirituality for the 21st Century
Thought
Horan seems to have focused his research on the contemporary application of medieval FranciscanFranciscan
Most Franciscans are members of Roman Catholic religious orders founded by Saint Francis of Assisi. Besides Roman Catholic communities, there are also Old Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, ecumenical and Non-denominational Franciscan communities....
thinkers. He has published articles on Bonaventure
Bonaventure
Saint Bonaventure, O.F.M., , born John of Fidanza , was an Italian medieval scholastic theologian and philosopher. The seventh Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, he was also a Cardinal Bishop of Albano. He was canonized on 14 April 1482 by Pope Sixtus IV and declared a Doctor of the...
, John Duns Scotus, Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men's Franciscan Order, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the lay Third Order of Saint Francis. St...
, and Clare of Assisi
Clare of Assisi
Clare of Assisi , born Chiara Offreduccio, is an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi...
, among others, in publications such as Review for Religious, The Cord, and Spiritual Life. His work on Thomas Merton has also resulted in publications in both the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and in the US... He has delivered lectures, workshops and academic papers in both the US and Europe on Merton - which has received some attention. Horan is also interested in contemporary theological movements, with particular attention paid to the Radical Orthodoxy
Radical orthodoxy
Radical Orthodoxy is Christian theological and philosophical school of thought which makes use of postmodern philosophy to reject the paradigm of modernity...
movement that originated in the UK.
External links
- http://www.hnp.org http://www.hnp.org
- http://www.danhoran.com http://www.danhoran.com Daniel Horan's professional website
- http://www.franciscantheology.org http://www.franciscantheology.org
- http://www.wtu.edu http://www.wtu.edu
- http://www.sbu.edu http://www.sbu.edu
- http://www.theotherjournal.com/article.php?id=572 http://www.theotherjournal.com/article.php?id=572
- http://www.merton.org/ITMS/annual.htm http://www.merton.org/ITMS/annual.htm