Rev. John H. McKenna, C.M.

Professor
Theology and Religious Studies
St.John Hall Room B20-6
(718) 990-5425
mckennaj@stjohns.edu

Educational Background
Marquette University, Naval Officer’s Training Program, 1954-55

St. Joseph’s College, Classical Language (maj.), English (min.), A.A., 1955-56

Mary Immaculate Seminary and College, Philosophy, B.A. Theology, M.Div., 1960-64

Trier University, Germany, Major-Systematics, Minor-Sacred Scripture, Degrees-S.T.D., 1971, S.T.L., 1968

Liturgisches Institut, Major-Liturgy; Diploma in Sacred Liturgy, 1971

Accomplishments/Honors
St. John's University St. Vincent de Paul Teacher/Scholar Award (1999)
Service Learning Teacher of the Year Award (2005)
President of North American Academy of Liturgy (1983)

Publications
Eucharist and Holy Spirit (Alcuin Club Collections #57) (1975 – first edition)

“Eucharist and Memorial,” Worship 76, #6 (November 2005) pp. 504-522.

“Theology of Adoration,” Vincentiana (January-February 2005) pp. 83-87.

“Eucharist and Sacrifice: An Overview,” Worship 76 (September 2002) pp. 386-401.

“Eucharistic Presence: An Invitation to Dialogue,” Theological Studies 60 (1999) pp. 294-317.

“Infant Baptism: Theological Presence,” Worship 70 (May, 1996) pp. 194-210.

Memberships in Professional Societies
Catholic Theological Society of America
National Liturgical Conference
Directory of American Scholars
Charter member of North American Academy of Liturgy (elected President 1982)
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Societas Liturgica

Scholarly Interests
Working on a systematic study of the Eucharist. Eucharist: Symbol and Reality.  Also working on revision of my earlier work Eucharist and Holy Spirit for Hillenbrand Publications (2007)

Courses Taught
Theology 2205 Jesus in Christian Faith
Theology 3225 Death and Resurrection in Modern Christian Thought
Theology G402 Jesus the Christ
Theology G406 The Eucharist: Symbol and Reality
Theology G407 The Healing Ministry of the Church
Theology G408 Sacraments of Initiation
Theology G823 Liturgical Celebration
Theology G150 The Liturgy Today