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1. Identity & Title • Also known as Father Bruno Demers, O.P., a Dominican friar (Order of Preachers). • Serves as a theology professor with academic roles in both Ottawa and Montreal. 2. Education • Doctorate in Theology from the Institut Catholique de Paris (2006). • D.E.A. in History and Anthropology of Religions from the Sorbonne, 1995. • Previously obtained an M.A. and Licentiate in Theology (1993), as well as another M.A. and Bachelor’s in Philosophy (1986 and 1979), and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Ottawa (1976). 3. Academic Appointments • Currently Dean at the Faculty of Theology, Dominican University College (Collège universitaire dominicain), Ottawa. • Also holds a teaching position at the Institut de pastorale des Dominicains, Montreal. • Acting as Associate Professor at Université Laval in the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies. 4. Scholarly Focus • Works in fundamental and systematic theology, intersecting with psychology, philosophy, and theology. Key areas include: o Theological hermeneutics (interpretation of revelation) o Christology and soteriology (study of Christ and salvation) o History of theological methods o Mission and evangelization o Interreligious dialogue o Christianity’s interface with modernity 5. Editorial & Publication Contributions • Member of the editorial board for Lumen Vitae, a respected theological journal. • Co-editor of volumes such as Religions et laïcité. Pour un nécessaire dialogue (2014), and contributor to Juifs et chrétiens au Canada. 50 ans après Nostra Aetate (2017). • Regular author of articles in academic journals on themes like revelation, catechesis, interfaith dialogue, and theological hermeneutics. Name & Title Dr. Bruno Demers, O.P. (Dominican friar, theologian) Education Doctorate in Theology (Paris, 2006); DEA (Sorbonne, 1995); M.A./Licentiate in Theology, Philosophy, B.A. in Psychology (Ottawa) Positions Dean at Dominican University College (Ottawa); Professor in Montreal; Associate Professor at Université Laval Research Areas Systematic/fundamental theology, hermeneutics, Christology, interreligious dialogue, theology & modernity Editorial Roles Editorial member of Lumen Vitae; author/editor of theological texts and journal articles • He has written and co-edited books, essays, and scholarly articles on theology, pastoral studies, and interreligious dialogue. • Example publications: o Religions et laïcité. Pour un nécessaire dialogue (2014, co-editor) o Juifs et chrétiens au Canada. 50 ans après Nostra Aetate (2017, contributor) • He regularly publishes articles in academic journals like Lumen Vitae and Cahiers de recherche en sciences de la religion, focusing on revelation, Christology, catechesis, and interfaith dialogue. • His works are referenced in French, English, and international theological circles, especially in Canada and Europe. 🌍 Impact as an Author • Through his writings, Dr. Demers helps bridge psychology, philosophy, and theology. • He advocates dialogue between religion and modern secular society, and promotes Christian–Jewish relations and interreligious understanding. • His editorial and authorial work has made him a respected voice in systematic and fundamental theology.
Jinamanjari
Vol. 39 · No. 01
By Sarah Hadmack, Bruno Demers, Mathieu E. Courville, Ellen Gough, Pankaj Jain
Jinamanjari
Vol. 39 · No. 01
By Bruno Demers