Daniel Horan
Daniel Patrick Horan (born 1983) is an American Franciscan friar (of the Order of Friars Minor of Holy Name Province), Roman Catholic priest, theologian, and author. He is currently the Director of the Center for Spirituality and Professor of Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Theology at Saint Mary's College (Indiana) in Notre Dame, IN. He previously held the Duns Scotus Chair of Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is a columnist for "National Catholic Reporter". Early life and education. Horan was born on November 15, 1983, in Pensacola, Florida. He studied theology (in the School of  Arts and Sciences) and journalism (in the Jandoli School of Journalism) at St. Bonaventure University, and studied in the Master of Arts in systematic theology and Master of Divinity programs at the Washington Theological Union. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in systematic theology from Boston College. Career. Horan taught in the Department of Religious Studies at Siena College in Loudonville, New York, and summer courses in the Department of Theology at St. Bonaventure University, the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College, and at Catholic Theological Union. He serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Bonaventure  University and the Board of Regents of Franciscan School of Theology. He previously served several terms on the International Thomas Merton Society Board of Directors and is a former columnist at "America". Horan has written on Franciscan theology, philosophy, and spirituality as well as given lectures and delivered academic papers (around the US, Canada, and Europe) on the theological and social significance of the work of Thomas Merton. He has also given workshops and delivered lectures on the intersection of the millennial generation and spirituality. His current work focuses on postmodern thought and the use of medieval Franciscan thinkers like  John Duns Scotus as well as the authentic retrieval of their thought for contemporary theological inquiry; the life, work and thought of Thomas Merton; and contemporary systematic and constructive theologies. Horan is known for leading retreats.