Michel Andraos
Catholic Theological Union
Chicago, Illinois

 

Michel Andraos is an associate professor of Cross-Cultural Ministry at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. A native of Lebanon and citizen of Canada, he has studied, worked and lived in six different countries. His diverse theological background and extensive cross-cultural exposure enable him to facilitate dialogue across cultural boundaries. Andraos’ areas of interest and research in theology include religion and culture, violence and peace, and Catholic social teaching. He is a member of EATWOT (Ecumenical Association of Third World Theologians). He lives in Hyde Park, Chicago, with his wife Gisela and their two children Elias and Anna.

Andraos’ recent publications include:  “Empire, Violence, Religion and Resistance,” New Theology Review, August 2008, vol. 21(3), 48-59; “Migration: A Human Right to Be Defended,” New Theology Review, August 2007, vol. 20(3), 78-81; “No Peace in Lying,” New Theology Review, May 2006, vol. 19(2), 73-76; "Indigenous Leadership in the Church: The Experience of the Diocese of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico," Toronto Journal of Theology, Spring 2005, vol. 21(1), 57-65; and “Becoming a Christian, Becoming a Peacemaker,” New Theology Review, August 2005, vol. 18(3), 32-40.