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Christopher Hrynkow, PhD, ThD, EdD

Professor of Religion and Culture, St. Thomas More College

Christopher Hrynkow is a Full Professor of Religion and Culture who loves teaching in the Religious Studies, Peace Studies and Catholics Studies distinctive area programs at St. Thomas More College. On sabbatical this fall, he is researching for a book project that intersects with health issues in a number of ways, The People’s Priest, Politician, and Peace Activist: Revisiting the Life of “Father Bob” Ogle.

Keynote:

Wellsprings of Hope: Practical Foundations for Transformative Hospitality that Heals the Wounded

The Church of the 21st century is being reshaped as a more inclusive, welcoming and missionary community. In recent years papal teaching has provided practical foundations for fostering genuinely hospitable policies and practices.  Bridging past and present papal thought, these teachings are true wellsprings – vital sources of hope – that can animate and transform the way we approach care for vulnerable people, the elderly and people who find themselves excluded.

Key focus

·         Cultures of Peace: Fostering environments of healing and harmony.

·         Cultures of Care: Deepening our commitment to compassionate service.

·         Cultures of Encounter: Building meaningful connections with every person we serve.

·         Cultures of Dialogue: Encouraging open communication and understanding.