Jean-Pierre Fortin

Director of Field Education at University of Toronto - University of St. Michael’s College

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Holding a Ph.D. in theology (University of St. Michael's College), a Ph.D. in philosophy (Université Laval/Namur University) and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (Regis College), I am a scholar proficient in Christian spirituality and systematic theology, aesthetics, ancient philosophy, and philosophy of science, who is actively involved in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. My research addresses the question of the human condition in the context of an evolving world where radical evil and suffering are found abiding; a great spiritual concern of our time. I possess significant teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate levels in theology and philosophy and have been serving as Associate Professor of Practical Theology at the Regis St. Michael's Faculty of Theology in Toronto since 2019. I have published 3 monographs, 30 peer-reviewed articles, co-edited one collection of essays, and given over 100 presentations at academic conferences. I currently serve as President of the Canadian Theological Society (2026-27) and Vice-President of the Canadian Corporation for Studies in Religion (2026-29).

Experience

  • University of Toronto - University of St. Michael's College (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Associate Professor of Practical Theology
      Dec 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 8 mos

    • Director of Field Education
      Jul 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

      I accompany students with discerning suitable field placement sites, contribute to the negotiation of memoranda of agreement with partner organizations, and act as intermediary between the latter and my own institution.

  • Associate Editor at Journal of Moral Theology
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    I assist the Editor with the evaluation of received manuscripts, have also contributed to the issue production process and proofreading of manuscripts and entire issues.

  • Regular Member, Roman Catholic Lutheran Church Canada Dialogue at Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
    Jul 2014 - Jan 2025 · 10 yrs 7 mos

  • Assistant Professor in Practical Theology at University of Toronto - University of St. Michael's College, Faculty of Theology
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Assistant Professor of Spirituality at Loyola University Chicago
    Aug 2016 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    I taught graduate level courses in spirituality at the Institute of Pastoral Studies. I also advised students registered in the spirituality program. Courses taught: 545 Foundations of Christian Spirituality, 428 Introduction to Spirituality Praxis, 429 Advanced Spirituality Praxis, 404 Theologies of Suffering.