Fr. Nathan Munsch, O.S.B.

Assistant Professor of Theology

Placid Hall, Room 313A
724-805-2843 (on campus ext. 2843)
nathan.munsch@email.stvincent.edu  

Areas of Specialization

Systematic Theology
Monasteric Studies
Fun Facts
Grew up in the North Hills of Pittsburgh
Contemplative monk for thirteen years at Mt. Saviour Monastery
First encountered the Benedictines while on foreign study in France
Lord of the Rings freak: read the trilogy three times!
Once traveled for six months in Europe and the Middle East with a backpack
Pastor of St. Benedict's Parish in Marguerite, PA (2004-2008), revolutionizing my view of Christian life.
Likes to bicycle and hike--riding the Youghiogheny River Trail on an Indian Summer day at the height of the fall foliage is the closest thing to heaven!

Education

Ph.D., Boston College, 2002
S.T.B., Catholic University of America, 1991
M.A., Duquesne University, 1977
B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1973

Courses Taught

Basics of Catholic Faith
Catholic Sacraments
Christology
Classics of Catholic Theology
Ecclesiastical Latin
Medieval Theology
The Benedictine Heritage
World Religions