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Thomas Grenham

Dr.

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Spc M 102

T:Ext. 9297

E:Thomas.Grenham@dcu.ie

SPC M 102
T:Ext. 9297

E:Thomas.Grenham@dcu.ie

Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Grenham (Ph.D, MA, LGSM) is Assistant Professor of Chaplaincy Studies and Practical Theology in the School of Human Development, DCU Institute of Education, Dublin City University. Dr. Grenham was formally the Head of Theology and Director of and Lecturer on the MA programmes in Leadership and Pastoral Care and Social Justice and Public Policy at All Hallows College, Dublin September 2013--2016. He has lectured in Religious Education at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick (2009—2012). He was formally Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Head of the Department of Pastoral Theology at the Milltown Institute of Philosophy and Theology, Dublin (2003—2009). He was an adjunct member of faculty at Boston College, Mass. USA teaching holistic formation for pastoral ministry and religious education (1998—2002). He is a missionary and member of St. Patrick’s Missionary Society, (Kiltegan Fathers) and served for many years among the Turkana of Kenya (1985—95).
He received an Interdisciplinary Ph.D in Religion and Education and a Master's in Pastoral Ministry (Pastoral Care and Counselling) from Boston College, Massachusetts, USA. Dr. Grenham holds a teaching qualification in Speech and Drama L.G.S.M (Licentiate Guildhall School of Music) from the Guildhall School of Music, London, England.
His research interest areas are: Practical/Pastoral Theology; Spirituality; Religious Education; Pastoral Ministry; Cultural and Religious Pluralism and Interreligious dialogue; Society and the Economy; Faith and Culture; Interculturalism and Globalisation.

Book

	Year	Publication
	2018	Grenham, T.G. (2018) Transformative education in contemporary Ireland: Leadership, justice, service. [Link]
	2005	Thomas G. Grenham (2005) The Unknown God: Religious and Theological Interculturation. Bern, Switzerland: Peter Lang.

Book Chapter

	Year	Publication
	2021	Thomas G. Grenham (2021) 'To Be or Not to Be Present: The Question of the Role of the Chaplain in Catholic Education and Beyond' In: Catholic Education: A Life-long Journey. Dublin, Ireland : Veritas Publications.
	2021	Thomas G. Grenham (2021) 'A Light in the Darkness: Practical Theology and the Practice of Chaplaincy' In: Chaplains: Minister of Hope. Dublin, Ireland : Messenger Publications.
	2018	Grenham, T.G. (2018) 'Educating for tolerance: Learning about, from and within diverse religions and beliefs in the Irish primary school, a strategy for transformation' In: Transformative Education in Contemporary Ireland Leadership Justice Service. [Link]
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham (2012) 'Teacher Educators and Teaching, Learning and Reflective Practice Among the Turkana of Kenya' In: Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: Closer Perspectives. Oxford : Symposium Books.
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham (2012) 'Pluralism in the Primary School: Engaging with and Learning about Cultures and Religions' In: New Educational Horizons in Contemporary Ireland: Trends and Challenges. Bern, Switzerland : Peter Lang.
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham (2012) 'The Changing Face of Ireland and New Educational Horizons' In: New Educational Horizons in Contemporary Ireland: Trends and Challenges. Bern, Switzerland : Peter Lang.
	2009	Thomas G. Grenham and Margaret Eletta Guider (2009) ''Roman Catholics 1910-2010''' In: Atlas of Global Christianity. Edinburgh, Scotland : Edinburgh University Press.
	2008	Thomas G. Grenham (2008) 'Educating and Learning Toward Spiritual Awakening--A Response to Stephenie Paulsell' In: With Wisdom Seeking God: The Academic Study of Spirituality. Leuven : Peeters.
	2005	Thomas G. Grenham (2005) 'Did the Samaritan Woman Evangelise Jesus? A Biblical Foundation for Mission (John 4. 1--42)' In: Faithful Witness: Glimpses of the Kingdom. Dublin : Milltown Institute of Philosophy and Theology.
	2004	Thomas G. Grenham (2004) 'Mutual Enrichment: Intercultural Spirituality in an Age of Pluralism' In: Lamplighters: Exploring Spirituality in New Context. Dublin : Veritas.
	2024	Thomas G. Grenham (2024) ''The Skillset and Formation Needed for Competent Chaplains'' In: Call to Courage: The Art of School Chaplaincy. Bolton, UK : Don Bosco publications. [DOI]

Edited Book

	Year	Publication
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (Ed.). (2012) New Educational Horizons in Contemporary Ireland: Trends and Challenges. Bern, Switzerland: Peter Lang,
	2009	Thomas G. Grenham (Ed.). (2009) Pastoral Ministry for Today: 'Who Do You Say That I Am' : Conference Papers 2008. Dublin: Veritas,

Peer Reviewed Journal

	Year	Publication
	2004	Thomas G. Grenham (2004) 'Beyond Inculturation? Toward Religious and Theological Interculturation'. MILLTOWN STUDIES, .
	2009	Thomas G. Grenham (2009) 'From the Particular to the Universal: Mission Spirituality for Changing Times'. MILLTOWN STUDIES, .
	2006	Thomas G. Grenham (2006) 'Interculturation: Transformative Action for Flexible Identity'. MILLTOWN STUDIES, .
	1992	Thomas G. Grenham (1992) 'Speech and Drama Among the Turkana'. Word Matters, .
	2001	Thomas G. Grenham (2001) 'Interculturation: Exploring Changing Religious, Cultural, and Faith Identities in an African Context'. Pacifica: Australasian theological studies, .
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham (2012) 'Religious Education: Developing Responsible Citizens in an Age of Pluralism'. Journal of pastoral care, .
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham (2012) 'Discovering the Universal in the Particular: A Vision for Christian Mission Spirituality'. Missiology: an international review, .
	2011	Thomas G. Grenham (2011) 'Rethinking Religious Education: Spiritual Sustenance for All'. The Furrow, .
	2003	Thomas G. Grenham (2003) 'Reconstructing Christian Culture toward the Globalization of Gospel Vision: Identity, Empowerment, and Transformation in an African Context'. Missiology: an international review, .

Other Journal

	Year	Publication
	2019	Thomas G. Grenham (2019) 'Ethos in Education' .
	2002	Thomas G. Grenham (2002) 'Sifting the Ashes for Hope at Ground Zero' .
	2005	Thomas G. Grenham (2005) 'Beyond Tolerance: Intercultural Conversation for a Safer and Just World' .
	2005	Thomas G. Grenham (2005) 'Mission Today and Tomorrow: Religious Evangelisation in an Age of Advancing Pluralism' .
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham (2012) 'Eucharist: Feast or famine' .
	2010	Thomas G. Grenham (2010) 'Renewing the Church: Opportunities and Challenges' .
	2009	Thomas G. Grenham (2009) 'Why I Am Still a Catholic?' .
	2008	Thomas G. Grenham (2008) 'Theology and Pastoral Care: Liberation of the Person-in-Context' .

Conference Publication

	Year	Publication
	2005	Thomas G. Grenham (2005) International Ad Gentes Conference, The Milltown Institute, Dublin *A Vision for Mission Spirituality*
	2001	Thomas G. Grenham (2001) Association of Professors and Researcher in Religious Education (APRRE) Annual Conference *Reconstructing Christian Culture toward the Globalistion of Gospel Vision: Identity, Empowerment, and Transformation in an African Context*
	2009	Thomas G. Grenham (2009) International Pastoral Conference: The Milltown Institute, Dublin *The Intercultural Reality of Pastoral Presence*
	2013	Thomas G. Grenham (2013) 2013 Research Conference: Limerick Education Centre and Clare Education Centre *Learning about, from and within Diverse Religions and Beliefs in the Irish Primary School (Part Two)*

Conference Contribution

	Year	Publication
	2019	Thomas G. Grenham (2019) Catholic Education Service Committee (AMRI) Catholic Presence in Contemporary Culture and Religion (s) Dromantine, Newry, Co. Down, .
	2019	Thomas G. Grenham (2019) Catholic Education: Formal, Informal and Life-long The Role of Chaplaincy in Catholic Education and Beyond Dublin City University, .
	2017	Thomas G. Grenham (2017) SIETAR Europa Congress The Role of Inclusive Religious Education in Cultural Perspective Change Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, .
	2011	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (2011) Sáthaispeántas Taighde, Mary Immaculate College Collaborative Research on Emerging Trends in Primary Education in Post-Modern Ireland Clarion Hotel, Limerick, .
	2011	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (2011) Conversations in the Consortium in University of Limerick and Mary Immaculate College, Sponsored by the Shannon Consortium Nurturing Research Capacity: Developing and Sustaining Interdisciplinary Research Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, .
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (2012) Toward Mutual Ground: Religious Pluralism in Educational Practice in Irish Schools Teaching and Learning about Religions and Beliefs in Irish Primary Schools: Challenges and Opportunities Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, .
	2013	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (2013) Limerick Education Centre and Clare Education Centre third Annual Research Conference Learning about, from and within Diverse Religions and Beliefs in the Irish Primary School Limerick, .
	2010	Thomas G. Grenham (2010) International Conference entitled: Changing Boundaries: Spirituality and Education, (Wellbeing, Interculturalism and Spirituality in Education Research (WISER)) Awakening to the Diversity of Embodied Spirits in the Irish Primary School Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland, .
	2008	Thomas G. Grenham (2008) International Pastoral Conference The Intercultural Reality of Pastoral Presence The Milltown Institute, Dublin, .
	2011	Thomas G. Grenham (2011) Childhood in Irish Society Conference, Mater Dei Let the Little Children Come: The Signifiicance of Awakening the Spirituality of the Child and the Teacher in the Irish Primary School Context Dublin, Ireland, .
	2012	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (2012) ESAI Annual Conference, Cork Transformative Religious Education: Learning about, for and within Diverse Religions and Beliefs in the Irish Primary School Cork, Ireland, .
	2013	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (2013) ESAI Annual Conference, Limerick Rethinking religion in Irish Classrooms: The Implications of the Report of the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector (2012) Limerick, Ireland, .
	2013	Thomas G. Grenham and Patricia Kieran (2013) The John Marcus O' Sullivan Education Summer School University of Limerick Rethinking diversity and religion in Irish Classrooms: The Implications of the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the Primary Sector University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, .
	2011	Thomas G. Grenham (2011) American Society of Missiology (ASM) Annual Conference Discovering the Universal in the Particular: Mission Spirituality in an Age of Globalisation Techny, Chicago, USA, .

Book Review

	Year	Publication
	2004	Thomas G. Grenham (2004) City Limits: Mission Issues in Postmodern Times. BREV
	2004	Thomas G. Grenham (2004) The Letters of Baron Friedrich von Hugel and Maude D. Petre. BREV
	2004	Thomas G. Grenham (2004) Mission After Christendom. BREV
	2003	Thomas G. Grenham (2003) Confessing and Commending the Faith: Historic Witness and Apologetic Method. BREV
	2011	Thomas G. Grenham (2011) The Sacrifice of Africa: A Political Theology for Africa. BREV

Other Publication

	Year	Publication
	2018	Grenham, T.G. (2018) Introduction: Education as transformative and the future of Irish society. [Link]

Professional Associations

Association	Function	From / To
SAI ( Supervision Association of Ireland	member	01/01/2006 -
BIAPT (British and Irish Association of Practical Theology	member	01/01/2016 -
BIAMS (British and Irish Association of Mission Studies)	member	01/01/2001 -
ITA (Irish Theological Society)	member	01/01/2007 -
IAM (International Association of Mission	member	01/01/2007 -
SIETAR Europa	member	19/01/2017 -
ASM (American Society of Missiology	member	01/01/2001 - 31/01/2017
STSD	member	04/04/1990 - 04/01/2017
CTSA	member	01/01/2000 -
AAR ( American Academy of Religion)	member	01/01/2001 -

Honors and Awards

	Date	Title	Awarding Body
	01/01/1997	Doctoral Scholarship	Boston College
	01/05/2017	IAACCM 2017 "that's interesting" award	International Association of Cross-Cultural Competence and Management

Committees

	Committee	Function	From / To
	Academic Management Team, All Hallows College, Dublin		01/04/2014 - 31/08/2016
	Academic Research Committee, All Hallows College, Dublin		01/09/2013 - 31/08/2016
	Values Committee, School of Human Development, DCU Institute of Education, Dublin		01/01/2017 -

Employment

Employer	Position	From / To
Dublin City University	Assistant Professor of Religious Education and Practical Theology	12/09/2016 -
Kimmage Mission Institute, Dublin	Lecturer in Mission Theology	16/08/2002 - 31/08/2003
The Milltown Institute, Dublin	Head of Practical Theology Department	01/09/2003 - 31/07/2009
All Hallows College, DCU	Head of Theology	01/08/2013 - 09/09/2016
Mary Immacuate College, Limerick	Lecturer in Religious Education	17/08/2009 - 17/08/2012

Education

	Start date	Institution	Qualification	Subject
		Boston College, USA	Ph.D.
		Guidhall, London	Licenciate in Educ
		Boston College, USA	Master of Arts

Languages

Language	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Swahili	Functional	None	None
English	Fluent	Fluent	Fluent
French	Functional	Basic	None
Irish	Basic	Basic	Functional

Reviews

	Journal	Role
	IRISH THEOLOGICAL STUDIES	Reviewer

Other Activities

	Description

	Engaged in a variety of pastoral ministry, human development and leadership projects among the Turkana of Kenya, East Africa from 1985-1995.

Enterprise Engagement

Year	Engagement Type	Client	Description
2017	Invited talk/presentation	St. Anne's Retreat Centre, Killenard	Two day Sabbatical Presentation: Practical Theology
2016	Consultancy	National College of Ireland	Transfer and redesigning an MA Programme for the National College of Ireland from All Hallows College, (DCU)
2018	Invited talk/presentation	Pathways Programme, Archdiocese of Dublin	Pathways Programme, Archdiocese of Dublin
2017	Invited talk/presentation	Pathways Programme, Archdiocese of Dublin	Caring for the Bereaved: Understanding Loss and Grief

Outreach Activities

	Year	Engagement Type	Organisation	Description
				Lectures delivered at Pope John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, Massachusetts, USA (1999, 2000, 2002).
				International lecture (July, 2006) Carmelite International Formation Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.
				Delivered public lecture series on the Stepping Stones Programme at the Orlagh Retreat Centre, Dublin (2005).
				Presented a series of lectures as part of the An Croi Adult Education Programme, Ashbourne, Co. Meath (2005).
				Delivered public lecture entitled: 'Discovering the Signs of God's Presence and Action' Presentation Brothers, Cork (2010).
				Delivered public lecture entitled: 'The Development of the Sacraments' Nostra Programme, Mary Immaculate College, Limerick (2010).
				Public lecture delivered at the Lonergan Centre, Milltown Institute, Dublin (2006).
				Lectures delivered at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Clinical Pastoral Care Programme (CPE), Brighton, Boston, USA (2001,2002, 2006).

Research Interests

Interdisciplinary Research Areas:

Practical/Pastoral Theology; Spirituality; Religious Education; Pastoral Ministry; Cultural and Religious Pluralism and Interreligious Dialogue; Society and the Economy; Faith and Culture; Interculturalism and Globalisation

Currently working on an edited volume Working title: Education as Transformative: Leadership, Justice, Service. (Forthcoming Peter Lang Publications)

Research Projects

	Title	Role	Description	Start date	End date
	Education as Transformative: Leadership, Justice, Service	Editor		01/05/2015	01/08/2018

Current Postgraduate Students

	Student Name	Degree	Supervision
	Barry ,Elizabeth	Doctor of Education	Supervisor

External Collaborators

	Type	Name	Company	Role
	External	Dr. Patricia Kieran	Mary Immaculate College	Academic

Teaching Interests

Religious Education
Religious Diversity
Christian Bible
Cultural Pluralism
School Placement
Spirituality
Practical Theology
Interculturalism