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About Jeffrey L. Morrow, Ph.D.

Dr. Morrow's research focuses on the history of biblical interpretation and theological exegesis. He is particularly interested in the union between Catholic theology and Catholic biblical scholarship. The bulk of his current research pertains to the early modern and enlightenment political background to the rise of the historical critical method for studying the Bible in the university as well as the Catholic modernist controversy. He also is interested in traditional forms of Jewish and Christian biblical exegesis, and especially the important role the liturgy plays in developing a sacramental hermeneutic.

Positions

2014 - Present Chair, Department of Undergraduate Theology, Seton Hall University ‐ Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
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2013 - Present Associate Professor, Seton Hall University ‐ Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
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2015 - 2016 Visiting Scholar, Princeton Theological Seminary
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2009 - 2013 Assistant Professor, Seton Hall University ‐ Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
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2008 - 2009 Lecturer, University of Dayton ‐ Department of Religious Studies
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2007 - 2008 Adjunct Professor, University of Dayton ‐ Department of Religious Studies
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Curriculum Vitae

Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2018 - 2018 “Toward a Theology of Work and Rest: Jewish and Catholic Contributions.”
University Research Council, Seton Hall University
Summer Stipend
Role: Researcher
2015 - 2016 Sabbatical Grant
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Sabbatical Research Grant
Role: Researcher
2015 - 2015 “Alfred Loisy’s Ecclesiological Vision in L’Évangile et l’Église.”
University Research Council, Seton Hall University
Summer Stipend
Role: Researcher
2009 - 2009 “Dialectic of Faith and History: A Vocational Exploration of the Early Modern Theological and Historical Discussions Concerning Biblical Interpretation.”
Program for Christian Leadership, University of Dayton
Faculty Fund for Vocational Exploration Summer Grant
Role: Researcher
2006 - 2006 “Evangelical Catholics and Biblical Hermeneutics: A Test Case of Scott Hahn’s Method of Biblical Interpretation.”
University of Dayton
Summer Student Fellowship Grant
Role: Researcher
2005 - 2005 “Baruch Spinoza and the Founding of Modern Biblical Criticism.”
University of Dayton
Summer Student Fellowship Grant
Role: Researcher
2004 - 2004 “Media Analysis and the War with Iraq."
University of Dayton
Summer Student Fellowship Grant
Role: Researcher
2003 - 2003 “J.R.R. Tolkien Vis-à-vis Friedrich Max Müller’s Religionswissenschaft.”
University of Dayton
Summer Student Fellowship Grant
Role: Researcher
2002 - 2002 "The Relationship Between Nuzi Customs and the Patriarchal Narratives in Genesis."
University of Dayton
Summer Student Fellowship Grant
Role: Researcher
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2017 - Present Member, Joseph Ratzinger Society of Biblical Theology
2017 - Present Senior Fellow, Principium Institute
2016 - Present Member, North American Spinoza Society
2015 - Present Fellow, Institute for Biblical Research
2014 - Present Member, Academy of Catholic Theology
2013 - Present Member, Catholic Theological Society of America
2011 - Present Member, La Société Internationale d’Études sur Alfred Loisy
2010 - Present Member, American Catholic Historical Association
2007 - Present Associate Member, Catholic Biblical Association of America
2007 - Present Senior Fellow, St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
2003 - Present Member, College Theology Society
2001 - Present Member, American Academy of Religion
2000 - Present Member, Society of Biblical Literature
2003 - 2006 Member, American Society of Church History
2002 - 2006 Member, Conference on Christianity and Literature
2002 - 2006 Member, Ohio Academy of Religion
2001 - 2006 Member, Religious Communication Association
2002 - 2004 Member, American Oriental Society
2001 - 2004 Member, North American Patristic Society
2002 - 2003 Member, American Schools of Oriental Research
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Honors and Awards

  • Researcher of the Year, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, Seton Hall University, 2017
  • Sabbatical Awarded, Seton Hall University, 2015-2016
  • Researcher of the Year, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, Seton Hall University, 2013
  • Competitive Doctoral Fellowship, University of Dayton, 2006-2007
  • Visiting Research Scholar, Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem, 2005
  • Competitive Doctoral Assistantships, University of Dayton, 2003-2006
  • Awarded "Honors" on Master's Thesis, University of Dayton, 2003
  • Competitive Graduate Assistantships, University of Dayton, 2001-2003

Courses

  • Christian Belief and Thought
  • The Biblical Theology of Pope Benedict XVI
  • The Eucharist
  • Catholic Apologetics
  • The Teachings of St. John Paul II
  • Theology of the New Testament
  • The Theology of Pope Benedict XVI
  • Apologetics
  • Christianity and Culture in Dialogue
  • The Eucharist and the Family
  • Revelation and Faith
  • Ecclesiology
  • Old Testament Spirituality
  • Jesus Christ and the Mystery of the Church
  • Theology of the Old Testament
  • To Know God: Introduction to Roman Catholic Doctrine
  • The Journey of Transformation
  • The Bible: Word of God and Book of the Church

Education

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2003 - 2007 Ph.D., University of Dayton ‐ Theology
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2001 - 2003 M.A., University of Dayton ‐ Theology
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1997 - 2001 B.A., Miami University - Oxford ‐ Comparative Religion
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Books (10)

Articles (40)