Books by Christopher Collins
Contributed Chapter entitled: "Doubt and the Task of Theology in the New Evangelization"
Talks by Christopher Collins
A brief summary of my dissertation.
Two talks at Creighton university regarding aspects of Ignatian spirituality: "Discovering Our Tr... more Two talks at Creighton university regarding aspects of Ignatian spirituality: "Discovering Our True Selves" and "Cultivating a Discerning Heart"
Some proposals for ways of praying in daily life in light of the Christocentric spirituality of S... more Some proposals for ways of praying in daily life in light of the Christocentric spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Articles by Christopher Collins
America Magazine, Jul 8, 2013
A study of this 17th century martyrology reveals something about the Jesuit self-understanding in... more A study of this 17th century martyrology reveals something about the Jesuit self-understanding in this era, particularly where eccleiology and soteriology are concerned.
A re-visiting of a challenge posed by Father Arrupe to the Society of Jesus.
An examination of Benedict XVI's treatment of the Christological foundation of solidarity among ... more An examination of Benedict XVI's treatment of the Christological foundation of solidarity among peoples.
Gonzaga Witness, Dec 2012
Book Reviews by Christopher Collins
Catholic Library World 83/4, p. 292., Jun 2013
The recent retirement of Benedict XVI should serve as the impetus for a fresh reappraisal of his ... more The recent retirement of Benedict XVI should serve as the impetus for a fresh reappraisal of his ideology, both as a pope and a theologian. Christopher S. Collins, assistant professor of theology at the Saint Louis University, has written such a volume, which is ideally intended for beginning students of Benedict XVI who Collins rightfully claims is "a guide and an exemplar of a contemporary theologian who does theology…with a profound pastoral and spiritual sensibility" (xii). What makes this volume truly stand out is the synthesis of much of Ratzinger's thought processes, encompassing more than fifty years. This work is centered around Ratzinger's christological, ecclesial, and eschatological notions. In the chapter entitled "Jesus the Christ: Eternal Logos-Made-Love in History," we learn of Ratzinger's Christology, which he sees as foundational, "because in Christ not only has God spoken to humanity, but humanity is now able to enter into a new subjectivity with respect to God-to speak as a new 'I'" (58). The chapter entitled "Church as the Locus of Divine-Human Dialogue" is key, in that we learn that our reception of God's word through Christ incarnate "begets mission." Ratzinger affirms that his communion ecclesiology "is the movement of receptivity of the word of God, the second movement is the outward one to communicate the word to the world" (121). Collins' foray into the theological world of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI is highly recommended, both for beginning students, and institutions with collections dedicated to Papal History and Theology. It is extremely well-written and concise, inspiring the reader to more fully appreciate our last pontiff.
Papers by Christopher Collins
Teachers College Record, 2005
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