Michael Stoeber teaches courses in the areas of spirituality and philosophy of religion at Regis College. His work has focused on the nature of religious experience, issues in comparative mysticism, the problems of evil and suffering, and theodicy. He is also currently interested in exploring the intersections of spirituality and art. His Areas of Research include philosophy of religion and comparative spirituality (especially Christian and Hindu forms); religious experience, mysticism, evil and theodicy, afterlife beliefs, theological anthropology.
Selected Publications
“Mysticism in Ecumenical Dialogue: Questions on the Nature and Effects of Mystical Experience”, in Teaching Mysticism, William B. Parsons, ed. (New York: Oxford University Press, forthcoming 2011).
“Reflections on the Virtues and Dangers of Sexuality and Celibacy in the Roman Catholic Tradition”, Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue, Issue 2, (2009) pp. 11-32. http://irdialogue.org/journal/issue02/reflections-on-the-virtues-and-dangers-of-sexuality-and-celibacy-in-the-roman-catholic-tradition-by-michael-stoeber/
“Tantra and Śāktism in the Spirituality of Aurobindo Ghose”, Studies in Religion vol. 38, no. 2 (2009) pp. 293-321.
Reclaiming Theodicy: Reflections on Suffering, Compassion and Spiritual Transformation (New York and Houndmills, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, 2005)
Theo-Monistic Mysticism: A Hindu-Christian Comparison (London: Macmillan Press; New York: St Martin’s Press, 1994—Ebook Palgrave Connect Platform, forthcoming 2011).
Regis College
BA, MA (University of Calgary), PhD (University of Toronto)
Room 208
Regis College
Tel: (416) 922-5474 (#255)
Email: m.stoeber@utoronto.ca
http://michaelstoeber.com/