Saint Vincent College Theology Department

05/27/2026

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05/21/2026

Recently, in addition to assuming chair of the theology department in January, Dr. Briola (c'13) was appointed the Saint Vincent Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought and Culture and, by extension, the Director of the Saint Vincent Center for Catholic Thought and Culture. Look for more exciting initiatives coming out of the department through the Center! Read all about it here:

Saint Vincent College appoints Dr. Lucas Briola as Endowed Chair in Catholic Thought and Culture and director of the Center for Catholic Thought and Culture.

05/19/2026

Pictured here, next to junior theology major Sr. Le Nguyen (left), is Sr. Dao Nguyen, OP. A theology minor (and sociology major) who just graduated, Sr. Dao will be heading to St. John’s School of Theology and Seminary (Collegeville, MN). She received a full tuition scholarship plus stipend for their MA program! Wow! Congratulations, Sr. Dao. Continue to serve God’s Kingdom!

05/06/2026

Dr. Sharbaugh’s May blog post is up! Check out the reflection titled, “Attending” at the link:

One of my closest friends, Cathy, had an unusual childhood. Her mother abandoned her when she was an infant, and she was raised by their grandmother in Ligonier while her father stayed in Pittsburgh. Cathy and I have children of similar ages. Our friendship was formed around our children and we shar...

05/04/2026

Our final senior spotlight of the year is Carolina Walters.

Carolina is a double major in philosophy and theology with minors in psychology and French. She is active in Campus Ministry and plays both tennis and lacrosse. Following graduation, Carolina plans to continue working in publishing as a copyeditor. Here’s what she had to say about her time in the SVC Theology Department:

“I am so grateful for my time in the Theology Department. The department truly feels like family to me. I have received so much support from my professors and classmates, and I have been inspired to grow in my relationship with God and my study of theology because of their diligence and enthusiasm. Through my time here, I have learned what God’s love looks like in the world and how we can cooperate with his plan in real, tangible ways.”

Thank you, Carolina! We are so proud of you!

05/01/2026

Next up in the senior spotlight is Monica Slattery.

Monica is a double major in theology and music studies. She participates in The Company, The Players, school bands, choir, and campus ministry. She is a Nathan Munsch scholarship recipient, and she was awarded the academic excellence award in music studies at the honors convocation. She will be getting married in the fall and will be moving to Virginia. Here’s what she had to say about her time in the SVC Theology Department:

“My favorite aspect of the theology department is the teachers. Every single one is compassionate and thoughtful. If you have to miss class, they are very understanding. They are also punctual with grading and email responses. If you need anything, they are there for you.”

Thank you, Monica! We are so proud of you!

04/29/2026

We have a very exciting event on campus today, and you’re invited!

Today, April 29 at 7:00 in the Fred Rogers Center, Vatican journalist Elise Ann Allen will introduce and discuss her forthcoming biography of Pope Leo XIV—the first major work of its kind. Allen is the only journalist to date to have conducted a one-on-one interview with the new pope, giving her a uniquely personal perspective on him. Allen will give a talk accompanied by a Q&A session. Copies of her new book will be available for purchase and signing following the talk. Her biography promises to be essential reading for understanding Pope Leo’s leadership and vision, already receiving high praise as both “an extraordinary achievement” and an “amazingly intimate portrait.”

The event is hosted by the Saint Vincent Center for Catholic Thought and Culture. Doors open at 6:30, and all are welcome! We hope to see you there!

04/27/2026

This past Wednesday, 4/22, Saint Vincent College held their annual Honors Convocation, where the Theology Department was well represented!

Carolina Walters, a double major in Theology and Philosophy, won the 52nd annual President’s Award. This is the College’s highest student accolade and is presented to the member of the graduating class who best exemplifies the College’s Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts values, including outstanding academic achievement, student leadership, and community service. Theology minor, Grace Scoville was also a finalist for the award. At the convocation, Theology/Philosophy major Corey Beougher was awarded the theology excellence award, Theology/Political Science major Alicia Boretti was awarded the politics excellence award, Theology/Music Studies major Monica Slattery was awarded the music studies excellence award, and Theology minor Sr. Dao was awarded the sociology award.

Congratulations to these members of the Theology Department and all graduating seniors. We are so proud of you!

04/24/2026

Next in the senior spotlight is Alicia Boretti.

Alicia is a double major in Theology and Political Science. Following graduation, Alicia will be a full-time missionary in Philadelphia with the organization Christ in the City. Here’s what she had to say about her time in the SVC Theology Department:

“I have truly loved my time in the St. Vincent Theology department! The theology classes I have taken have led to an enrichening of my faith and a better understanding of the beauty of the Catholic theological tradition. I will miss my professors and classmates and the wonderful discussions we have had inside the classroom over the years. With that said, I am excited to take what I have learned and go out into the world to share it with others!”

Thank you Alicia! We are so proud of you! Many prayers for your next missionary chapter.

04/22/2026

As the end of the semester nears, it’s time to celebrate our wonderful senior Theology majors! First up is Corey Beougher.

Corey is graduating with Theology and Philosophy majors, as well as Psychology and Classical Thought minors. During her time at SVC, Corey has been active in campus ministry, leading small groups and planning both the Advent and Women’s retreats.

Here’s what she had to say about her time in the SVC Theology Department:
“I have loved the community of the theology department. It is an amazing group of people open to discussions of the real-life implications of the theology we study. I am grateful to have been a part of it.”

We are so grateful for you too, Corey, and we are so proud of you! Thank you for your contribution to the Department!