About Sister Laurel M. O`Neal
Expertise
I am a systematic theologian, religious Sister, hermit, and spiritual
director. I am willing to answer all questions in the major areas of
theology including Christology, ecclesiology, moral theology, and
historical theology. My background (BA, MA, ThD) is strong in Scripture
studies and I bring that as well as a commitment to providing genuinely
pastoral perspectives to every answer. (Doctrinal content is never to be
divorced from pastoral concerns). I am not willing to answer detailed
technical exegetical questions, but general exegetical questions are
most welcome.
I am comfortable bridging the gaps which exist between basic catechetics
and the work of professional theologians which is generally inaccessible
to the average reader. I am also especially interested in the notion of
chronic illness as vocation, and the theological problems which crop up
in regard to death, dying, and bereavement, especially those that
commonly result from poor understandings of the nature of God`s
sovereignty, mercy and justice, etc. (Included here would be the notion
that God is responsible FOR death, whether as author or agent).
Experience
Besides the academic work indicated above in Systematic Theology and Scripture),and my work in spiritual direction, I have written for publication, usually articles and book reviews for "Review For Religious". Recently two articles were reprinted as "Best of the Review" (selected from articles printed over the past 10-12 years). My pastoral and professional experience includes hospital chaplaincy and work as a research assistant in neurosciences, as well as past work in clinical lab, and catechetics.
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