Jason Steidl Jack

"I smile every time I reflect on my time at Fordham. Friendships with faculty and fellow students were the foundation of my community in New York City and introduced me to a global network of theological reflection. Coursework shaped me into the scholar I am today, with a heart for justice and attention to the lived realities of Christian faith. At Fordham, I learned that theology is historical, contextual, and political, a truth that has opened countless possibilities for my work as a gay Catholic theologian and advocate for LGBTQ people. Working with mentors to create my own syllabi and teach multiple courses put me at ease in front of a classroom, and the program's focus on pedagogy put me far ahead of colleagues at other institutions. Being part of Fordham’s theology department was a great gift, and I’m so thankful for the ways it prepared me to be a public theologian."

Jason Steidl Jack is Assistant Teaching Professor of Religious Studies at St. Joseph's University New York and an LGBTQ advocate. He holds a BA from Georgetown University, an MTS from the University of Notre Dame, and a PhD from Fordham University. Dr. Steidl Jack teaches across theological disciplines, from healthcare ethics and social justice to Christology and world religions.

Dr. Steidl Jack published LGBTQ Catholic Ministry: Past and Present through Paulist Press in 2023. The book was preceded and has been followed by multiple articles in scholarly and popular outlets on the histories and experiences of LGBTQ Catholics and Catholic LGBTQ ministries. He also continues to write on the Chicano Movement, the focus of his dissertation at Fordham. Dr. Steidl Jack's writings have appeared in U.S. Catholic Historian, Worship, National Catholic Reporter, Commonweal, the Huffington Post, and more.

Credit: Jason Steidl Jack, Ph.D.